Recognize her? Police release photos of suspect who left Ulta Beauty without paying
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing more than $600 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty on Falls Parkway on Saturday, July 14.Police said it happened around 8:30 at the store near I-41/45 and Pilgrim.According to police, the suspect placed items into a large, white handbag on her shoulder and left the store without paying -- exiting with $674 worth of merchandise.The suspect is described as a woman in her 30s, standing 5'5" to 5'8" tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds with brown hair.She fled the store in a dark, four-door Jeep-type vehicle with unknown license plate number.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Police: 6-year-old boy dies after he was struck by truck while riding his bike in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A 6-year-old boy died after he was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bike on Saturday night, July 14.Numerous 911 phone calls came in reporting the crash near the intersection of Racine Avenue and Cheviot Chase around 9:30 p.m.According to police, officials found a pickup truck that had struck a bicyclist.The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injures and later died, despite life-saving efforts.
3-year-old boy dies, 2 adults hurt after vehicle struck tree in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE -- A 3-year-old boy died and two adults were injured after a vehicle struck a tree in Pewaukee early Sunday morning, July 15.It happened just before 6 a.m. on Prospect Avenue at Rocky Point Road.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Prospect Avenue and left the roadway near Rocky Point Road -- striking the tree.PHOTO GALLERYThe 25-year-old man who was driving and a 24-year-old woman who was a passenger were taken to hospitals with injuries.The 3-year-old boy was taken to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, but died due to his injuries.This crash remains under investigation.
Menomonee Falls police seek man accused of assaulting juvenile at Goodwill store
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who sexually assaulted a juvenile at a Goodwill store.
Caught on camera: Byline Bank in Brookfield robbed, suspect on the run
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for help to identify a man who robbed the Byline Bank near North and Lilly on Monday afternoon, July 9.Officials say the suspect walked into the bank shortly after 2 p.m. and obtained an undetermined amount of money.
Recognize them? Menomonee Falls police look to ID Woodman's retail theft suspects
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying three people involved in a theft that happened at Woodman's.It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3.According to police, an unknown female engaged the victim in conversation to distract her regarding the location of an item in the store.
Shot in the hand: Man faces charges after retail theft, pursuit preceded officer-involved shooting
DELAFIELD -- Charges have been filed against a Waukesha man accused in connection with a retail theft that resulted in an officer-involved shooting in Johnson Creek.The accused is Michael Berson, 46, who faces three charges:
Recognize him? Police look to ID suspect accused of trying to take pictures of woman in fitting room
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police need your help identifying a suspect accused of trying to take a picture of a woman in a fitting room at H&M at Brookfield Square Mall on Saturday, June 30.He's wanted in connection with a disorderly conduct complaint.Police said the woman was changing in the fitting room at H&M before 11:30 a.m. when the man tried to reach over the top of the fitting room with his phone while in the fitting room next to her.The woman stated that she believed the suspect had been following her through the store prior to entering the fitting room.
Menomonee Falls police cancel alert after identifying Piggly Wiggly theft suspects
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police have canceled an alert asking for the public's help to identify suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from a Piggly Wiggly store.According to police, the suspects have been identified.On Sunday, June 24 three suspects entered the Piggly Wiggly on Appleton Avenue, grabbed liquor and other items, and left without paying.Officials say one of the suspects, a 42-year-old man, returned to the store later that same day, and taken into custody after being recognized by employees.A fourth suspect, a 52-year-old man, was detained in the parking lot and arrested on warrants.Police have released photos of the two remaining suspects.
Jefferson County: Officer shoots driver of stolen van during high-speed pursuit
WAUKESHA COUNTY/JEFFERSON COUNTY -- A high-speed chase spanning Waukesha and Jefferson Counties led to an officer-involved shooting along I-94 Thursday afternoon, June 28.
Recognize this person? Clear photos show burglary suspect inside Pewaukee business
PEWAUKEE -- Waukesha County officials are asking for the public's help to identify a burglary suspect who's accused of stealing from LenarduzziInteriors Atelier in Pewaukee.The sheriff's office says the business, located on Bluemound Road near Takoma Drive, installed surveillance cameras after noticing merchandise missing from the store, occurring over the past month-and-a-half.The cameras captured a suspect in the business on Monday, June 25 from 9:30 p.m. to 10:25 p.m. However, officials say there was no forced entry.PHOTO GALLERYIf you have any information on the burglary or the suspect in the attached photos, you're asked to contact the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office -- ask for Detective Adent at 262-691-6038.
Switch to 'single-stream recycling' saves millions in Waukesha Co.; recycling rates soar
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- After making a simple adjustment to the program, recycling rates have soared in Waukesha County, and it is saving communities millions of dollars.Detergent bottles, mason jars and planters were just a few of the recycled items being prepared to be packed up and shipped off at Waukesha County's contracted sorting facility Monday.
3 juveniles from Milwaukee County arrested after pursuit, crash involving stolen vehicle
NEW BERLIN -- Three young people from Milwaukee County were taken into police custody following a pursuit that ended in New Berlin early Wednesday morning, June 20.
Lightning strike sparks fire at home in New Berlin; firefighter taken to hospital
NEW BERLIN -- Fire officials said a lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a home on Grange Avenue in New Berlin Monday, June 18.One firefighter was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion.
Waukesha police announce release of convicted sex offender Dennis Fetzer
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department announced on Monday, June 18 the release of convicted sex offender Dennis Fetzer.Officials say Fetzer, 72, was convicted in 1990 for 1st degree sexual assault of a child -- and in 2004 for forced viewing of sexual activity.
Recognize these retail theft suspects? Menomonee Falls police want to hear from you
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are seeking to identify four female suspects in connection with a retail theft case in Menomonee Falls.Officials say four female suspects, black, entered the Menomonee Falls Kohl's store -- and selected various items of merchandise.
Recognize her? Police seek suspect after retail theft at Kohl's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls need your help identifying two suspects involved in a retail theft incident at Kohl's on Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday, June 13 around 3:30 p.m.Police say a female suspect entered the business and selected multiple clothing items.