Officials: Suspects arrested after high-risk stop tied to multiple burglaries
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A piece of evidence left at the crime scenes.
23-year-old woman dies after she was hit by vehicle in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a 23-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle on Thursday evening, February 4th near the intersection of Highway 164 and Sunset.It happened just before 6:00 p.m.Police say when first responders arrived at the scene, they located the woman who had been hit by a vehicle.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.PHOTO GALLERY:A Waukesha Police Accident Reconstruction Specialist was called in to investigate this crash.Waukesha police closed northbound Highway 164 north of Sunset due to the crash.That closure was expected to last for three hours.
Burglary suspects arrested after crashing vehicle into ditch on I-94 near Hwy. 164
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Two burglary suspects were arrested Thursday, February 4th after crashing their vehicle on eastbound I-94 near Highway 164.
Four suspects accused of stealing $1,400 worth of condoms, energy drinks, earphones
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have released surveillance photos showing suspects wanted in connection with a retail theft incident that took place at the CVS Pharmacy near Bluemound Road and Calhoun in Brookfield.It happened on January 24th between 5:45 and 6:10 p.m.Police say four suspects entered the CVS Pharmacy and selected and concealed more than $1,400 worth of condoms, five-hour energy drinks and earphones.Suspect #1 is described as a black female with a light complexion, standing 5'5" tall, weighing 110 - 120 pounds.
New Berlin police warn residents to be on lookout for suspicious vehicles following home burglaries
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say two residential daytime burglaries took place late last week, and are sending a warning to residents it may be the beginning of a trend.Authorities say the two burglaries were similar -- both with breaking and entering through the rear door of the homes.
Latest: New Berlin West teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with student
NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the School District of New Berlin say a New Berlin West High School teacher has been fired following an investigation into an allegation the teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a student.School district officials say New Berlin West administrators learned of the allegation on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.An internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin has now concluded, and the teacher has been fired.New Berlin police continue their investigation into this allegation.Earlier this week, police told FOX6 News the case was expected to be handed over to the District Attorney's Office by week's end.This teacher has not yet been officially charged.In a statement, school district officials said:
Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issues warning about computer scam
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning Thursday morning, January 28th regarding computer scams.In multiple cases, victims receive an error message on their computer indicating they have a virus or their computer is “infected," according to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.The message directs them to call the number provided to resolve the issues.
Garrett and Tricia Rees, accused of hoarding hundreds of chinchillas, learn their punishment
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Garrett and Tricia Rees, the Muskego couple accused of hoarding chinchillas have been sentenced to serve two years probation.On Wednesday, January 27th, they pleaded no contest to a charge of child neglect and intentionally providing improper animal shelter (ventilation).Officials say they found more than 300 chinchillas in their home.The home was declared uninhabitable, and the couple's seven-year-old child was removed from the home.Garrett and Tricia Rees cannot possess any animals, except for the two cats they already own.The chinchillas are being cared for by the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in Waukesha County.
Charges could come soon for New Berlin teacher accused of sexual contact with student
NEW BERLIN -- A New Berlin West High School teacher could be facing criminal charges by week's end.
Waukesha P.D.: 3 officers on paid administrative leave in wake of officer-involved shooting
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha Police Chief Russell Jack fielded questions on Monday morning, January 25th in relation to an officer-involved shooting that happened late on Sunday.Chief Jack told reporters a suicidal man was shot and injured by three different police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital.This all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.The woman reported her boyfriend has a history of suicide attempts and he was in possession of a firearm -- possibly an AR-15, that she said was under his futon.
Waukesha police: Suicidal man wielding firearm shot, injured by officers
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a suicidal man was shot and injured by police officers before he was taken into custody, and transported to the hospital on Sunday night, January 24th.Police say this all began just before 9:00 p.m., when the City of Waukesha's Emergency Communications Center received a call from a woman reporting that her boyfriend was drinking alcohol, and was very depressed.
"Staffing changes at New Berlin West High School:" At least one teacher on administrative leave
NEW BERLIN -- Nearly a year after a New Berlin West High School basketball coach was arrested and accused of possessing marijuana on school property and fired, FOX6 News has learned of new issues at the school.
Man accused of trying to steal purses from women during Mass: "Thank goodness we have a forgiving God"
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 43-year-old Menomonee Falls man is accused of attempting to steal purses from women during church services at St.
Brookfield police arrest suspect who confessed to robbery of Ridgestone Bank
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have announced an arrest in connection with the January 12th robbery of the Ridgestone Bank, located near North Avenue and Lilly Road.According to police, the suspect entered the bank around 4:45 p.m. and passed a note to the teller.
30-year-old Milwaukee man now facing state charges in connection with shooting in Brookfield
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 30-year-old Milwaukee man has now been criminally charged in connection with a shooting that happened in Brookfield on October 28th.
Kohl's Off-Aisle, Rogan's Shoes coming to Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A Kohl's Off-Aisle store will be coming to the Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha.The Off-Aisle is a discount store.It will likely fill the space that was home to a Kmart store.The Sunset Crossing shopping center has also recently sealed a lease for a Rogan's Shoes store.There's no word yet on when either store will open.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Several in custody after separate vehicle thefts, pursuit in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police say several people are in custody following separate vehicle thefts and one pursuit that occurred late on Saturday, January 2nd.Police say two people are in custody following a report of a vehicle theft and subsequent pursuit.Police say around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft near Lynwood Drive and Menomonee Avenue.Officers in the area observed the vehicle, and pursued it to the intersection of Menomonee Avenue and Town Line Road, where the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a snow bank.The vehicle's passenger was taken into custody immediately.Police say the driver fled the scene on foot.A perimeter was established, and with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and New Berlin K-9 officers the driver was taken into custody near Lannon Road and Schlei Road.
Two suspects at large, accused of stealing from vehicles parked in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are seeking two suspects accused of entering vehicles in the parking lot of a business, and stealing items from those vehicles.Police say on Tuesday, December 29th shortly before noon, two black males entered three parked vehicles in a manufacturing company's parking lot -- removing a Ruger 9mm SR9 handgun with a black holster, a cell phone, jumper cables and a phone charger.Police say in one of these incidents the suspects forced entry into a trunk.The suspects then fled the scene in an orange Kia Forte four-door vehicle with a temporary Texas license plate of: DRT-5965.Police say these suspects fled from an officer east on Brown Deer Road from 124th Street and south of 91st before the pursuit was terminated.Menomonee Falls police say they received a call from Milwaukee police indicating the suspect vehicle, which had been stolen, was recovered on Tuesday night.The suspects remain at large.
Three critically injured in crash on I-94 near County P in Waukesha County
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-94 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed at County P Tuesday, December 29th due to a multi-vehicle crash.
"Cars in the ditch all over:" Second winter storm of the season meant white-knuckle driving in SE WI
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Strong winds and heavy snow led to white-out conditions at times Monday, December 28th in Waukesha County.