Waukesha man arrested for 3rd OWI, accused of striking other vehicles with passenger, age 4
MILWAUKEE -- A Waukesha man, 36, is accused of driving drunk, striking other vehicles on I-41 northbound near Mayfair Rd., and sheriff's officials say he had a child, 4, in the back seat.It happened Tuesday, March 13 around 4:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say they received several calls from motorists indicating they'd been struck by a black Toyota on I-41.
Suspect sought: Over $200 worth of tools stolen from Auto Zone 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 March 2 at Auto Zone.According to police, around 5:20 p.m. the suspect selected two items -- a Duralast socket set and a Performance Tools brand impact wrench -- and fled the store on foot.Total loss to the store was $219.98.
Waukesha police looking to track down suspect who stole $700 worth of baby formula, drinks
WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person who stole $700 worth of merchandise from a Waukesha business.According to the Waukesha Police Department, the suspect stole baby formula, Red Bull and soda -- totaling $700.The suspect was last seen wearing what appears to be a striped gray and black hat, black zip-up jacket and black-framed glasses.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know the person in the attached photos, you're asked to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-2929.
On the mend: Injured hawk gets help after being removed from Waukesha County roadway
WAUKESHA -- A hawk is being cared for at a veterinarian's clinic after it was found injured in traffic on Sunday, March 11.Deputies with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department were called to the area near Pewaukee Rd.
Brookfield police seek suspect accused of concealing merchandise in duffel bag at mall
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing merchandise from the "Name of the Game" store inside Brookfield Square Mall.It happened on Friday, March 9 around 11:15 a.m.According to police, the suspect, a black man in his 20s, entered the store carrying a duffel bag, and indicated he had recently gotten "a nice tax refund," and he wanted to buy his wife and children some shirts and other merchandise.
Police: TJ Maxx thieves fill carts, flee store in Menomonee Falls, Fond du Lac
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are looking to track down two people who filled two shopping carts with merchandise at a TJ Maxx and fled the store without paying.Officials say it happened on Wednesday, March 7, shortly after 5:40 p.m.According to police, the suspects fled the scene in a Silver Kia Sedona with Wisconsin plates AAV4469.
SUV reported stolen from Glendale spotted in Menomonee Falls with out-of-state plates
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A vehicle reported stolen out of Glendale was spotted at a Menomonee Falls gas station with Michigan license plates.According to police, Tuesday, March 6 around 8:15 p.m., a man operating the 2017 Infiniti SUV bearing Michigan registration DSB2174, pumped nearly $60 worth of gas and fled the store without paying.
1 of 2 charged after deputy exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop pleads not guilty
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One of two men charged after a Waukesha County deputy had to be treated for exposure to fentanyl was in court Thursday, March 8.Dewayne Veasy, 27, was in court for his preliminary hearing.
Police: Man tries to use counterfeit $20 bills at CVS Pharmacy in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are looking to track down a suspect who tried to make a purchase at a CVS Pharmacy, using counterfeit $20 bills Friday afternoon, March 2.According to the Menomonee Falls Police Department, it happened at the CVS Pharmacy located on Appleton Avenue.Police say a man attempted to buy a bag of candy, greeting card, and pre-paid $100 VISA debit card.
92 miles-per-hour: Woman who was passenger during multi-county pursuit ordered to pay fine
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Madison woman charged in connection with a wild chase through several counties on Sept. 17, 2017 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.Alyssa Daniels, 22, of Madison, on Tuesday, March 6 pleaded no contest to resisting/obstructing, and she was ordered to pay a fine of $362.
Man, 2 others face prostitution charges after man called to report theft of phone, cash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Three people are facing charges after prosecutors say a man who ordered a prostitute off of Backpage.com called authorities to report the theft of his cell phone and cash from his home in the Town of Merton.Charges are as follows:Scott Peschmann, 41, of Hartland
Brookfield police: Suspects steal credit cards from Panera Bread customer, use them to buy gift cards
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are looking to track down two people who allegedly stole credit cards from a person dining at Panera Bread -- and then used them to buy gift cards.The theft happened on January 31st at the Panera Bread on Calhoun Road.Brookfield police say the credit cards were used at Target and Pick 'N Save in Waukesha, to purchase large amounts of gift cards.Police say the female suspect was with an African-American male, who was heavier set with pierced ears.
Menomonee Falls police look to track down group who stole $350 sewing machine
MILWAUKEE -- Menomonee Falls police are looking to find a group of people who walked out of a JoAnn Fabrics store without paying for a pricey sewing machine.Wednesday, February 28th, Menomonee Falls police say an African-American male, along with two African-American females, entered the JoAnn Fabrics on Appleton Avenue around 2 p.m.
Caught on camera: Backpack stolen from vehicle while driver pumps gas, suspects sought
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are investigating a theft from a vehicle that happened Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Kwik Trip on Silver Spring Dr.
Elm Grove man killed in head-on crash on Springdale Rd. in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD -- An Elm Grove man, 57, was killed in a head-on crash on Springdale Rd.
Bomb threat located inside Arrowhead High School, students evacuated from South Campus
HARTLAND -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a written bomb threat that was located inside Arrowhead High School on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27.Officials say a deputy assigned to Arrowhead was notified that there was a written bomb threat located inside the school.