Brookfield mother, stepfather convicted after locking 13-year-old child with autism in basement
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield parents, accused of locking their 13-year-old child who has autism in an unfinished basement with no toilet or sink have been convicted.Patrick Keller, 50, and Alicyn Keller, 44, were found guilty by a jury on Friday, Jan. 26 -- convicted on three counts of causing mental harm to a child as party to a crime.They will be sentenced on March 1.Police records show the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services knew the 13-year-old child with autism was being forced to live in a cold basement at least a year before she was removed from her home."The systems and people who are supposed to protect the most vulnerable members of our community failed this teenager, multiple times and at every level," says Liz Field, President of Autism Speaks. "It is important to investigate how this inhumane situation continued, despite numerous reports and visible signs of neglect and abuse."According to New Berlin police reports from 2012-2014, WCDHHS was notified at least 10 times about concerns police, neighbors and teachers had about how the child was being treated at home.In April of 2016, the child's mother and stepfather were charged with child neglect for allegedly locking the teen who has autism in an unfinished basement with no toilet or sink, forcing her to wear diapers and refusing to allow her to sit on furniture.
Police seek suspects accused of stealing shoes, employee's wallet from Rogan's in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are seeking two suspects, accused of stealing a pair of shoes and a wallet belonging to an employee at Rogan's Shoes on Appleton Ave.
Menomonee Falls: Pair with loaded shopping cart leave Woodman's without paying
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly walked out of a Woodman's grocery store with a cart full of groceries without paying.
District attorney: Father of Menomonee Falls elementary school student won't face charges after gun brought to school
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Charges will not be issued against the father of a Menomonee Falls elementary school student after the superintendent said a handgun was "mistakenly" brought to Shady Lane Elementary School in Menomonee Falls on Friday, Jan. 12.Officials with the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office noted in a news release that the charge of "possession of a firearm on school grounds," is committed by any person who knowingly possesses a firearm at a school.The investigation determined there is no evidence to conclude anyone knowingly possessed a firearm at the school, so no charges will be issued, the district attorney said.The district attorney said the father in this case was very cooperative with the Menomonee Falls Police Department, and stated that on Friday morning, his girlfriend followed him to a vehicle repair shop in her vehicle.
Photos of smashed squad highlight dangers faced by first responders at crash scenes
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Menomonee Falls police officer assisting at the scene of a crash became a victim himself when his squad was rear-ended in December, sending him and several others to the hospital.
"Suspicious activity:" Police pursuit ends with car, train colliding in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A police pursuit early Thursday morning, January 11th ends with a crash involving a train in West Allis.It began around 12:15 a.m. in New Berlin after police pulled over a vehicle for suspicious activity.
Menomonee Falls police believe 2 brazen shoplifting cases committed by 1 group
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police believe two brazen shoplifting cases -- executed by several people in both incidents -- are connected.According to police, the first theft happened at the Kohl's store located on Appleton Avenue, on Sunday, January 7th.
Police: 55-year-old felon on supervision shot, wounded by officer after pursuit
WAUKESHA -- A 55-year-old man who is a convicted felon on supervision through the Wisconsin DOC was shot and wounded by a Waukesha police officer after a pursuit Monday night, Jan. 8.Shortly before 7 p.m., officers in the area near S.
Prosecutors: Menomonee Falls Verizon robbery suspect wanted for nearly 2 years in Milwaukee shooting case
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A man suspected of robbing a cellphone store and then leading police on a chase on Friday, January 5th was in court Monday, January 8th.
Police catch man who displayed handgun, demanded cellphones
MENOMONEE FALLS — Police say an armed robber accused of stealing several cellphones from a Menomonee Falls store has been arrested.The robbery happened about 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 5th, at a Verizon Store on Silver Spring Drive.
Police: Referee allegedly assaulted by UW-Rock County basketball coaches at UW-Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A college basketball coach is under investigation after police in Waukesha say he attacked an official.
All clear: All NB lanes on I-41 reopen at 124th Street following multi-vehicle crash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes are now clear after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, December 30th closed all lanes of I-41 northbound at 124th Street -- near Menomonee Falls.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported this crash around 11:00 a.m.Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said six vehicles were involved in the crash.
Several vehicles involved in 2 separate wrecks on I-41
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Germantown Fire Department (GFD) on Friday morning, December 29th responded to two separate wrecks on southbound I-41.
Prosecutors: Beer cans found in vehicle driven by man now accused of his 5th OWI after Christmas arrest
WAUKESHA -- A Milwaukee man is accused of driving drunk in Waukesha, and prosecutors say while he was being booked into jail, he apparently made statements to indicate he believed he'd be able to get away with it.40-year-old Isaac Taylor of Milwaukee has been charged with OWI, fifth or sixth offense, and operating a motor vehicle while revoked.According to a criminal complaint, on Christmas, Monday, December 25th around 9:00 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated in the area near S.
10 miles-per-hour: Man accused of committing 4th OWI offense on Christmas Eve in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Milwaukee man is accused of committing his fourth OWI offense after an observant driver saw him swerving and driving very slowly early on Christmas Eve in Menomonee Falls.59-year-old James Adonnis of Milwaukee faces one count of OWI, fourth offense.According to a criminal complaint, on Christmas Eve, around 12:30 a.m., police responded to the area near Appleton Avenue and County Line Road in Menomonee Falls for a report of a driver who was possibly intoxicated.
Prosecutors: Man led deputy on pursuit reaching speeds "well above 100," with 16-year-old, infant in car
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man is accused of leading a sheriff's deputy on a pursuit that began on I-94, reaching speeds "well above 100 miles-per-hour." Prosecutors say he had passengers at the time -- a 16-year-old girl and an infant.18-year-old Edwin Sosa-Santos of Milwaukee faces one count of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer, and two counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety.According to a criminal complaint, a Waukesha County sheriff's deputy was on patrol around 2:00 a.m. on December 23rd on I-94 near Sunnyslope when the deputy spotted a vehicle traveling at 72 miles-per-hour in a 55 miles-per-hour zone.