All lanes clear on I-43 NB at Racine Avenue in Waukesha Co. after crash
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-43 are now clear at Racine Avenue (County Y) after a traffic accident Friday, December 1st.The New Berlin Police Department said the Sheriff's Department has closed the Racine Avenue bridge over I-43 due to an accident with a dump truck on I-43 striking the bridge.Officials said Racine Avenue was closed in both directions in that area.
Recognize him? Brookfield police release sketch of suspect in hotel armed robberies
BROOKFIELD -- The Brookfield Police Department has released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies.
Suspect sought: Over $500 worth of boots stolen from DSW store in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a retail theft incident that happened Tuesday, November 14th.It happened around 2:50 p.m. at the DSW store located on Bluemound Road.
Brookfield police look to identify Best Western armed robbery suspect
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in connection to an armed robbery at Best Western hotel.Police say it happened Tuesday, October 31st and the suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.Officials released photos of the suspect from the incident on Thursday, November 16th.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact the Brookfield Police Department at 262-787-3702.
Waukesha schools were temporarily on lockdown after nearby gun report
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police tell FOX6 News that several schools were temporarily on lockdown on Wednesday afternoon, November 15th.
74-year-old driver of pickup killed after collision with train in North Lake
NORTH LAKE -- Investigators were on the scene Monday, November 6th of a collision between a train and a pickup truck in North Lake.Officials told FOX6 News the collision happened shortly before noon on Monday on E.
ICE board recommends approval for Waukesha Co. after sheriff asked for immigration enforcement authority
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Program Advisory Board at the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recommended approval for Waukesha County in obtaining 287(g) authority.Final approval is pending with the director if ICE and is expected to take up to four weeks, according to a press release from sheriff's officials.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson made the request in a May 15th letter obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union in Milwaukee.Deputies can perform duties of immigration agents after completing a four-week training course with Immigration and Custom Enforcement as part of the 287(g) program.
1 in custody following pursuit that happened 2 days after carjacking in Brookfield Pick 'n Save parking lot
BROOKFIELD -- One suspect was arrested after a pursuit that happened two days after a carjacking in the Pick 'n Save parking lot near 124th and Capitol in Milwaukee.According to Brookfield police, on Saturday, November 11th, around 8:15 p.m. a victim said she returned to her vehicle and shortly after sitting down, a black male "pointed a large black gun at her," and demanded she get out of her vehicle and leave the keys inside.When she exited, the victim said she saw a silver or white four-door vehicle occupied by three black males.Both vehicles fled eastbound on Capitol Drive at a high rate of speed.Officers in the area were unable to locate any vehicles matching the descriptions provided.On Monday night, an officer in the area of 108th and Hampton believed they'd observed the victim's stolen car, but lost it in the area.
Brookfield police investigate break-in at AT&T store near 124th and Capitol
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Tuesday morning, November 14th at an AT&T store.Officers were dispatched to the store near 124th and Capitol around 2:00 a.m. for an alarm.
Gift cards for bail: Elderly woman scammed into buying $4,000 in Target gift cards
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects in connection with a report of fraud that targeted an elderly woman.According to officials, police took a report of a fraud in which the elderly victim bought $4,000 worth of Target gift cards at the instruction of an unknown male who claimed to be her nephew.The suspect stated he was involved in a crash and needed bail money-- but she had to provide the bail money in gift cards.Police have released photos of the suspects that redeemed the gift cards.
Menomonee Falls PD: Thief removes more than 7,000 pounds of copper, brass shavings from business
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for help in a theft case involving copper and brass shavings -- thousands of pounds of it.Officials say sometime between October 1st and November 1st, someone removed more than 7,000 pounds of copper and brass shavings from a business on Leon Rd. -- adjacent to I-41/Highway 45.
60-year-old man leads police on pursuit; faces 2nd OWI charge
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he led police on a pursuit Saturday night, October 28th.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, just after 8:00 p.m. Deputies attempted to located a possible drunk driver that was leaving a restaurant in the City of Brookfield.
Sheriff's Office: 35-year-old inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th.Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress.
Waukesha sheriff asks for immigration enforcement authority
WAUKESHA — The Waukesha County sheriff wants training for his deputies to perform the functions of immigration agents at his jail.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson made the request in a May 15 letter obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union in Milwaukee.Deputies can perform duties of immigration agents after completing a four-week training course with Immigration and Custom Enforcement as part of the 287(g) program.
"I'm screwed:" Former St. Francis teacher's aide convicted of sexually assaulting 2 boys
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A former teacher's aide is a convicted felon after reaching a plea deal in a sexual assault case.24-year-old Kimberly Gersonde on Wednesday, October 25th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of sexual assault of a student by school staff.
Dashcam video: 67 rounds fired at robbery suspect fatally shot by police, response ruled "justified"
WEST ALLIS -- A robbery suspect dies in a hail of gunfire by police.
67 rounds: DA rules 5 officers "lawfully used deadly force" in fatal shooting of Maxwell Holt
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office ruled on Tuesday, October 24th that five officers "lawfully used deadly force" in a West Allis incident that resulted in the shooting death of Maxwell Holt.
Waukesha police: 60-year-old man trapped between vehicles dies at US Foods
WAUKESHA -- A 60-year-old man was found dead after police say he became trapped between two vehicles at US Foods.Police on Monday, October 16th responded to the scene near Gale Street and Whiterock Avenue around 12:30 p.m.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.