Waukesha police: Convicted sex offender released, has the 'potential' to reoffend
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department revealed information about the Tuesday, June 12 release of convicted sex offender Benjamin Todd.
Convicted sex offender released in Waukesha, listed as homeless
WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender was released in Waukesha on Monday, June 11 -- and officials listed him as homeless in a bulletin notifying the public of his release.Police said Gary Klotz, 73, was convicted in 1994 for inappropriately touching four pre-teen female acquaintances.
Tracking Jonathan Pogreba: Investigators believe he is headed for Minnesota
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, June 8 that are getting new clues in their tracking of Jonathan Pogreba.
Dump truck takes down power lines in rollover crash near Elmwood School in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN -- A dump truck took down power lines when it rolled over Tuesday afternoon, June 5 near Elmwood Elementary School in New Berlin.New Berlin police said Sunny Slope Road was shut down between College Avenue and Grange Avenue as a result of the crash and the wires down.They're advising anyone needing to reach the school to enter from the north of the school on Sunny Slope.
Waukesha County Sheriff's Department welcomes newest K-9, Titus
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Sunday, June 3 welcomed a new deputy to the force!The department's newest member is K-9 Deputy Titus -- a 19-month-old Belgian Malinois from Holland.
Waukesha County seeks women to be correctional officers, it pays $22.14/hour
WAUKESHA -- The Jail Division of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is seeking women to join its team.
Brookfield police: 79-year-old man crashes moped, suffers life-threatening injuries
BROOKFIELD -- Police say a 79-year-old Brookfield man suffered life-threatening injuries after a wreck on Capitol Dr.
Police need help identifying 2 suspects after retail theft at Woodman's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying two of three suspects accused in a retail theft incident at Woodman's on Highway 145.It happened on Thursday morning, May 24, around 2 a.m.Police said the three suspects arrived at the store together.
Police look to identify suspect accused of assaulting employee at McDonald's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need help identifying a suspect accused of assaulting an employee at the McDonald's restaurant near Pilgrim and Silver Spring.It happened just before noon on April 26.Police said the suspect went behind the counter at the restaurant and into the manager's office, where he physically assaulted the employee.
Ex-Carroll instructor who allegedly called alleged Parkland shooter 'his hero' sentenced to time served
WAUKESHA -- An ex-Carroll University adjunct instructor, accused of making statements to indicate Nikolas Cruz, the alleged Parkland, Florida school shooter is "his hero" during an employment dispute with the university has been sentenced to time served in the case against him.Timothy Hoeller, 57, on May 11 was found guilty via an Alford plea of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Menomonee Falls: Pair with 2 loaded shopping carts leave Kohl’s without paying
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly walked out of a Kohl's store with two carts full of merchandise without paying.
Motorcycle operator dies after crash on I-41 northbound, south of Pilgrim in Menomonee Falls
WAUKESHA -- One person was killed in a crash Wednesday, May 16 in Menomonee Falls.It happened around 6 p.m. on I-41 northbound just south of Pilgrim Road.
Man accused of conspiracy to intimidate a witness: 'If he doesn't show up for court, the case would be dismissed'
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha man is accused of contacting individuals while in jail, in an effort to encourage a victim in his armed robbery case to not show up to court.Diante Smith, 28, of Waukesha faces two counts of conspiracy to commit felony intimidation of a witness, as party to a crime.A criminal complaint notes that Smith was charged with felony armed robbery as party to a crime in January, and upon making his initial appearance in court, cash bond was set at $25,000, with the condition that he commit no further crimes.
2 taken into custody following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
WEST ALLIS -- Two men were taken into custody following a police pursuit Friday morning, May 11.
Suspect sought after clothing, jewelry stolen from Kohl's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking the public for their help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a retail theft that happened May 4 at Kohl's.According to police, around 10:30 p.m. a woman stole several clothing items and jewelry from the store.
Caught on camera: Brookfield police seek suspect after theft from Target
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a retail theft that happened Sunday, May 6 at Target.According to police, the suspect went to the electronics department and requested two iPad Pros.