Recognize him? Menomonee Falls police seek info on subject in credit card fraud case

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls are asking for the public's help to identify a subject in a credit card fraud case.Officials say on Aug. 22, several credit cards were taken from a wallet at the YMCA in Menomonee Falls.

Brothers accused of operating 'empire of illegal drugs' in Kenosha County

KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Wednesday, Sept. 11 two brothers were arrested, accused of operating an "empire of illegal drugs" in southeast Wisconsin.

Sheriff investigates string of thefts, including 2 vehicles, in Pewaukee, Sussex, Lisbon

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, Sept. 10 asked that people please lock their homes, garages, and vehicles after reports of multiple thefts Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 in Pewaukee, Sussex, and Lisbon.Sheriff's officials said the crimes involved the theft of two vehicles, entries to garages, and the theft of property from unlocked vehicles.All of the incidents, occurring in the overnight hours, appeared to be related, officials said, noting that it was believed the burglar(s) used garage door openers found in unlocked vehicles to access garages.Sheriff's officials asked that you please lock your property in order to prevent becoming a victim.

$250K cash bond for Kalin Sunde after authorities said she cut off her GPS monitoring device

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Waukesha County woman accused of causing a highway standoff and stabbing a K-9 with her bra was in court Wednesday, Sept. 4 after authorities said she cut off her GPS monitoring device and was on the run.

Officials: 1 adult, 3 juveniles led Brookfield police on chase in stolen minivan

BROOKFIELD -- One adult and three juveniles led Brookfield police on a chase in a stolen minivan Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.Police said the pursuit started near Brookfield Square Mall around 3:30 a.m. Officers used stop sticks to end the chase near Minooka Park in Waukesha, and the minivan went off the roadway.Authorities determined the van was stolen on Sunday, Sept. 1 and was believed to have been involved in several incidents throughout the City of Milwaukee overnight Monday.Police said multiple felony charges were referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, and they were collaborating with the Milwaukee Police Department on the offenses that occurred in Milwaukee.

Recognize him? Menomonee Falls police seek man who stole bike from unlocked garage

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Despite being chased by the victim and a witness, a man got away with a bicycle, stolen from a garage at an apartment complex in Menomonee Falls Monday, Sept. 2.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near Fond du Lac Avenue and the Menomonee River Parkway.Police said the man entered the unlocked garage and removed the bicycle.

From land to water, law enforcement ensures 'everybody's acting safe' over Labor Day weekend

OCONOMOWOC -- Whether on land, or on the water, law enforcement officials were out in force during the Labor Day holiday weekend, looking for those making the choice to put themselves and others in danger by driving while intoxicated or impaired.

Recognize this pair? Police seek 2 suspect accused of stealing from Woodman's in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS — Menomonee Falls police on Tuesday, Aug. 28 asked for help identifying and apprehending two people accused of stealing from Woodman’s in Menomonee Falls.The theft happened on Sunday, Aug. 18 around 1:46 p.m.Police say the pair stole roughly $400 worth of groceries and fled in a blue, early 2000s Saturn SL1.

Kalin Sunde, accused in Waukesha County pursuit, standoff on I-94, allegedly cut off GPS monitor

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A bench warrant was issued for Kalin Sunde, 31, charged in connection to an hours-long standoff on I-94 after court records showed Sunde cut off her GPS monitoring device.Sunde faces charges in four open cases:Fond du Lac County (filed July 10)

Waukesha police: Convicted sex offender set to move into home on Main near Genesee

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police on Monday, Aug. 26 announced the planned release of a registered sex offender, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27.Police said Christopher Lesik, 55, would live in a home at 1104 E.

3 accused of stealing hundreds from Menomonee Falls Pick 'n Save

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying three women accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from the Pick 'n Save store on Appleton Avenue.

Police search for man who committed 'lewd' act at Brookfield Square Mall

BROOKFIELD -- Police are searching for a man who's accused of masturbating in front of an employee at Sepncer's Gifts inside Brookfield Square Mall.The incident happened on Thursday, Aug. 15 around 11:30 a.m.Police say the suspect was followed by mall security into the parking lot.

34-year-old convicted sex offender to be released in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha officials are alerting the community about the release of a convicted sex offender on Tuesday, Aug. 13.According to the Waukesha Police Department, 34-year-old Arleigh Smith will live in a home at 1100 East Main Street in Waukesha.Smith was convicted in 2009 of two counts of second degree sexual assault of a child.

Waukesha police seek surveillance video after car windows broken by BB gun pellets

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police on Sunday, Aug. 11 asked for surveillance video and/or reports of suspicious activity after car windows were broken by BB gun pellets.Police said they took multiple reports of criminal damage to property in the 1800-2100 blocks of Kensington Drive (off of St.

‘Swim at your own risk:’ Waukesha County transitions to beaches without lifeguards starting August 15

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- As lifeguard staff availability changes, the Waukesha County Parks lifeguard-staffed beaches at Fox Brook Park and Menomonee Park will begin to transition to "Swim At Your Own Risk" beaches beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.“Switching the beaches to all Swim at Your Own Risk allows us to extend the swim season for residents and visitors for as long as the weather will allow,” said County Executive Paul Farrow. “The park beaches are a great place to stretch out the summer fun before school begins.”