Man dead after officer-involved shooting outside Waukesha Memorial Hospital

WAUKESHA -- A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting outside Waukesha Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning, April 15.According to police, at approximately 1:30 a.m. officers from the Waukesha Police Department responded to ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital for a report of a man with a gun in the parking lot.Upon arrival, officers located a suspect armed with a handgun near the entrance to the Emergency Room.

5 years probation for Watertown woman involved in fatal Waukesha County crash

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Danielle Grooms, 23, of Watertown, was placed on five years of probation for her role in a fatal 2016 Waukesha County crash.

Menomonee Falls police seek suspects involved in grocery store theft

MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department is seeking public assistance gathering information about two suspects and a driver involved in a theft at Woodman's Food Market on Thursday, April 9.Police say two suspects arrived at the store around 5 p.m. Thursday, and stole "numerous" meat products without making any attempt to pay.

Correctional officer at Waukesha County Jail tested positive for COVID-19

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A correctional officer at the Waukesha County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, April 9.The sheriff's department was notified Wednesday.Sheriff's officials noted they, along with jail officials "are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director."On Wednesday, sheriff's officials reported a jail inmate, a 41-year-old man, tested positive for COVID-19.

'Coronavirus was going to get them:' Waukesha man facing homicide charges in quadruple stabbing

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday, April 8 announced charges in connection with a March 10 stabbing that left two women dead and two others hospitalized.Adam Roth, 36, of Waukesha was charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, one count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon and one count of mistreatment of animals, causing death, use of a dangerous weapon.The stabbing on Oak Grove Lane near Green Country Road in the Town of Waukesha  took the lives of Dominique Roth, 34, and Deidre Popanda, 26.

Waukesha Co. Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19, sheriff says

WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday, April 8 reported that an inmate at the county jail has tested positive for COVID-19.Officials with the sheriff's department, along with the Waukesha County Jail, said they are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director.The inmate is a 41-year-old man.

2 deputies injured during traffic stop in Pewaukee; knife recovered

PEWAUKEE -- Two Waukesha County sheriff's deputies were hurt during a traffic stop on Monday evening, April 6 in Pewaukee.It happened shortly before 7:30 p.m., when a deputy stopped a suspected impaired driver in the area of Capitol Drive and Cecelia Drive.

Look familiar? Menomonee Falls police seek woman who allegedly stole from Woodman's

MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department is seeking a suspect who allegedly stole from the Woodman's grocery store near 124th Street and Leon Road on Thursday, April 2.The suspect is described as a black female.

Officials: Car strikes ambulance in Pewaukee pursuit, driver arrested

PEWAUKEE -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office was involved in a short pursuit of a suspect Wednesday, March 25 around 11:20 a.m. in Pewaukee.Authorities say the suspect fled on eastbound I-94 near Meadowbrook Road before striking the back of a Pewaukee Fire Department ambulance.

Menomonee Falls police seek suspect, vehicle involved in I-41 crash

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police have asked for public assistance identifying a suspect and vehicle involved in a crash that happened Saturday, March 21.The crash happened on the I-41 southbound on-ramp at Main Street in Menomonee Falls around 11:20 a.m. on Saturday.

Menomonee Falls police ID credit card fraud suspect

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Following a request for public assistance Saturday, March 21, the Menomonee Falls Police Department has identified a suspect wanted for credit card fraud.The fraud happened at a Domino's Pizza on Thursday, March 19 around 6 p.m. Police say a suspect used a stolen credit number online to make a purchase.The investigation remains ongoing.

Residents urged to stop calling 911, going to ER for non-emergency COVID-19 symptoms

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County residents are being asked to avoid calling 911 or going to the emergency room unless they are experiencing a life-safety emergency.According to the Waukesha County Office of the County Executive, the first step to address most health concerns that may be related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is to call your doctor or healthcare provider for medical information or call 211 to be connected with non-profit or government services."Hospitals, doctors offices, and public health providers are experiencing unprecedented call volume from the public.

Menomonee Falls PD seeks suspect who allegedly stole $500+ of perfume from Kohl's

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for public assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in an alleged theft from a Kohl's department store on Friday, March 13.Police say the suspect was last seen fleeing the store -- located near Appleton Avenue and County Line Road -- on foot, heading west on County Line Road after stealing $556.80 worth of women's perfume.

Fundraiser started for victims of Waukesha stabbings

WAUKESHA -- A quadruple stabbing in the Town of Waukesha Tuesday night, March 10 ended with the deaths of two women and the hospitalization of two other women.

Jury duty, trials temporarily shut down in Milwaukee County due to COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- With Wisconsin in a public health emergency, now Milwaukee County is canceling jury duty -- and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is shutting down all visits to state prisons.

Police ID suspect involved in hit-and-run of unattended vehicle at Woodman's in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Menomonee Falls Police Department has identified a suspect involved in a hit-and-run accident that occurred Tuesday morning, March 3 at Woodman's on Highway 145.

Quadruple stabbing in Town of Waukesha ends with 2 women dead: 'It's kind of terrifying'

TOWN OF WAUKESHA -- A quadruple stabbing in the Town of Waukesha Tuesday night, March 10 ended with the deaths of two women and the hospitalization of two other women.

2 dead, 2 hurt in stabbing on Oak Grove Lane in Waukesha; 1 arrested

WAUKESHA -- Two people were fatally stabbed on Oak Grove Lane in the Town of Waukesha Tuesday night, March 10, the Waukesha County sheriff said Tuesday night.