Waukesha County sheriff's deputy accused of illegal strip search at jail pleads not guilty
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County deputy accused of conducting an illegal strip search on an inmate has pleaded not guilty.Jeffrey Haren, 50, of Waukesha, was in court Monday, April 9 for his initial appearance -- where he pleaded not guilty.
Latest: Victim identified in Waukesha homicide on Sunset Drive; woman in custody
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are investigating a homicide that occurred on West Sunset Drive near Oakdale Drive on Friday, April 6.According to the Waukesha Police Department, a 46-year-old man was shot in the chest and transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries and died.
Mother faces child abuse charges, accused of dropping infant boy 'out of frustration'
WAUKESHA -- Chelsey Zamitalo, 22, of Waukesha faces two counts of physical abuse of a child.
BearCat called in to evacuate bar patrons amid report of suspect making threats with gun
GENESEE DEPOT -- A BearCat had to be used to evacuate bar patrons on Tuesday night, April 3 in Waukesha County.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to "In Cahoots" bar in the Town of Genesee for a report of a person with a gun.A bartender called 911 to report that a patron left the bar after drinking -- returning a short time later -- threatening people with a gun.The suspect then left the bar again, and went to an upstairs apartment.A perimeter was established, and the BearCat was brought in to help evacuate people from the bar.Deputies attempted to make contact with the suspect with negative results, Eventually, the suspect exited the apartment and was taken into custody -- transported to the Waukesha County Jail without further incident.
Waukesha police seek whereabouts of suspect wanted for theft of $4K from Citgo
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are looking to apprehend a man wanted for stealing money from the Citgo gas station on Whiterock Ave., and they're hopeful you might have information on his whereabouts.The suspect is Nicholas Williamson.
Waukesha police release info. on convicted sex offender, set to live near Main and Genesee
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police on Monday, April 2 shared information regarding the release of a convicted sex offender into the community, who will live at an apartment on E.
Arrested: Brookfield police identify suspects who stole $600+ worth of DVDs
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have identified a pair of people they say were involved with the theft of DVDs.Officials say on Monday, March 19, the two subjects entered a Target store on W.
Brookfield officers cleared in deadly December shooting
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Two Brookfield officers are cleared of wrongdoing after a man takes his own life during a traffic stop.Officials say the 52-year-old man was stopped last December in the parking lot of the Quality Inn on Bluemound.He had a warrant out for his arrest.
The same suspect? Donation jar stolen from Firehouse Subs in Brown Deer, day after theft in Brookfield
BROWN DEER -- A donation jar was stolen from Firehouse Subs on Green Bay Rd.
$1,000 reward issued for info. leading to arrest after armed robbery at Sussex gas station
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County District Attorney Sue Opper, chairwoman of Crime Stoppers of Waukesha County, has announced that CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for an armed robbery at a gas station in Sussex.
Police: Man killed by train in Waukesha after dog pulled him onto tracks
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Waukesha police said Tuesday, March 27 a man who was killed by a train on Monday was pulled onto the railroad tracks by his dog.Authorities said Alois Hinkes, 73, was walking his dog along the tracks in Waukesha Monday morning when the approaching train scared the dog -- causing it to pull the man onto the tracks.
Illegal strip search: Waukesha County deputy charged after retrieving marijuana from inmate at jail
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of conducting an illegal strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.It happened on Nov. 19, 2017 -- and the charge is misdemeanor "illegal strip search," filed against Deputy Jeffrey Haren.The victim is an inmate, who is currently 23 years old.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office led the investigation in this case.According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2017, a Walworth County sheriff's captain spoke with Deputy Haren regarding Haren's interactions with the inmate in the booking room at the Waukesha County Jail on Nov. 19, 2017 around 3 a.m.Deputy Haren stated that the inmate and two other males had been arrested and were entering the booking room when Haren smelled an odor of marijuana.
Waukesha County sheriff's deputy charged with conducting unauthorized strip search
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy has been charged with conducting an unauthorized strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.
Police seek suspects accused of stealing credit cards from Xperience Fitness; using them at Home Depot
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking two suspects, a man and a woman, accused of stealing credit cards from locked lockers at Xperience Fitness.One victim's credit card was used down the road at Home Depot in Wauwatosa, and police say the suspects were caught on camera there.According to police, the male used one victim's credit card, and it went through.
Menomonee Falls police seek suspects accused of stealing 100+ scratch-off tickets from Speedway
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls are looking for three suspects accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from the Speedway gas station on Main St.
Menomonee Falls police search for man involved in Kwik Trip gas theft
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who filled up with gas at a Kwik Trip and left without paying.According to police, it happened on Thursday, March 15 shortly after 5:30 p.m.Police say the man, described as a white male, pumped $30.01 worth of gas into a gray, four-door Pontiac G6 with an unknown dealership plate attached.
Waukesha man accused of driving drunk with a 4-year-old child in the back seat
MILWAUKEE -- A 36-year-old Waukesha man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk with a 4-year-old child in the back seat of his vehicle.