'It's concerning:' $5K reward offered after explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.
ATF offers $5K reward for information after 2 explosions in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has offered a $5,000 reward for information related to "recent explosions" that led to the closure of Coffee Road and Woelfel Road beginning late Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.ATF officials said investigators are looking into two explosions that happened on Coffee near Woelfel.
Man accused of attacking woman in Walmart parking lot pleads not guilty
NEW BERLIN -- A Wauwatosa man, accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of the Walmart store in New Berlin after an argument about the placement of his shopping cart, has pleaded not guilty.John Engebos, 60, was in court Thursday, Sept. 13 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived.
Man who led deputy on pursuit with infant, 16-year-old passengers sentenced to jail
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour" with passengers, a 16-year-old girl and an infant, has been sentenced.Edwin Sosa-Santos, 19, in June pleaded no contest to one count of vehicle operator flee/elude officer.
Prosecutors: Man accused in hit-and-run was drinking beforehand; said he hit 'a deer or something'
VILLAGE OF MERTON -- Charges have been filed in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Friday night, Sept. 7 in the Village of Merton in Waukesha County, injuring a man and woman who were inside the vehicle he's accused of hitting.Jesse Zellmer, 40, of Colgate faces two counts of hit-and-run, great bodily harm and two counts of intoxicated use of a vehicle, great bodily harm.
Prosecutors: Suspected 'drug kit' found in striking vehicle after hit-and-run near Carroll University
WAUKESHA -- An Elkhorn man with prior OWI convictions is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Sept. 8 near Carroll University in Waukesha.Samuel Gauger, 39, of Elkhorn, faces four charges:
Waukesha Co. sheriff: Suspect in custody after fleeing scene of serious crash in Merton
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One person was taken into custody after sheriff's officials say they fled the scene of a serious crash in Merton.The crash happened near Hartling Road and Ridgeview Lane on Friday night, Sept. 7 -- shortly before 10:30 p.m.When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle with severe damage, with a 46-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man inside.
Police seek 2 women accused of stealing men's clothing from TJ Maxx in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify two women who allegedly stole items from the TJ Maxx located on Menomonee Falls.
Recognize her? Menomonee Falls police seek suspect accused of stealing liquor from Metro Market
MENOMONEE FALLS — Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing liquor from the Metro Market on County Line Road.Police say it happened on Monday, Sept. 3 at around 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Can you help? Menomonee Falls police seek suspect accused of stealing from Rogan's Shoes
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing three pairs of shoes from Rogan's Shoes.
Pewaukee priest accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl, 'making her feel uncomfortable'
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The pastor of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Pewaukee is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl during confession.
Brookfield police: Man attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbooks from Best Buy
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbook computers from Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police say the credit cards were stolen from the Panera Bread located on West Greenfield Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 1.According to police, the suspect then attempted to use the credit cards to buy two Macbook computers worth $5,700 from the Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police describe the suspect as a male, Hispanic, 30-40 years old, average height, slightly overweight, with a goatee.
Recognize him? Man suspected of stealing grocery cart full of alcohol, paper products
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police hope you can help identify a man wanted for stealing a grocery cart full of alcohol and more.
Waukesha County officials respond to boat fire on Okauchee Lake
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County officials responded to a boat engulfed in flames on Okauchee Lake on Saturday, Aug. 25.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Officials tell FOX6 News, the vessel was on fire on the southern portion of the lake.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Stone Bank and Okauchee Fire Departments helped put out the flames.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Police: Suspect assaults store manager after robbing Champs Sports at Brookfield Square Mall
BROOKFIELD -- Police need your help identifying a group of three people accused in a strong armed robbery at Brookfield Square Mall.
Menomonee Falls police seek man who stole backpack from hospital's ICU area
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of entering the Community Memorial Hospital's ICU area and stealing a backpack from a locker room.
Several people taken into custody following pursuit, crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Several people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 following a pursuit and crash in Waukesha.The incident began after deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
Waukesha Dairy Queen hosts benefit for family of boy who died after being struck by pickup truck
WAUKESHA -- A benefit was held Monday, Aug. 20 at the Dairy Queen in Waukesha in honor of a 6-year-old boy who died when he was struck by a vehicle while on the way to the restaurant with his family on July 14.It happened near Racine and Cheviot Chase.
'Thank you for helping!' Waukesha police identify female who is non-verbal
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were able to identify a female they found Monday morning, Aug. 13 -- with help from the public.Police said the female who is non-verbal and has developmental disabilities was found around 10 a.m. in the Springdale Apartment Complex near Springdale and Bluemound.