Prosecutors: Suspected 'drug kit' found in striking vehicle after hit-and-run near Carroll University

WAUKESHA -- An Elkhorn man with prior OWI convictions is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Sept. 8 near Carroll University in Waukesha.Samuel Gauger, 39, of Elkhorn, faces four charges:

Waukesha Co. sheriff: Suspect in custody after fleeing scene of serious crash in Merton

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- One person was taken into custody after sheriff's officials say they fled the scene of a serious crash in Merton.The crash happened near Hartling Road and Ridgeview Lane on Friday night, Sept. 7 -- shortly before 10:30 p.m.When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle with severe damage, with a 46-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man inside.

Recognize her? Menomonee Falls police seek suspect accused of stealing liquor from Metro Market

MENOMONEE FALLS — Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing liquor from the Metro Market on County Line Road.Police say it happened on Monday, Sept. 3 at around 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Brookfield police: Man attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbooks from Best Buy

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbook computers from Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police say the credit cards were stolen from the Panera Bread located on West Greenfield Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 1.According to police, the suspect then attempted to use the credit cards to buy two Macbook computers worth $5,700 from the Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police describe the suspect as a male, Hispanic, 30-40 years old, average height, slightly overweight, with a goatee.

Waukesha County officials respond to boat fire on Okauchee Lake

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County officials responded to a boat engulfed in flames on Okauchee Lake on Saturday, Aug. 25.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Officials tell FOX6 News, the vessel was on fire on the southern portion of the lake.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Stone Bank and Okauchee Fire Departments helped put out the flames.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Menomonee Falls police seek man who stole backpack from hospital's ICU area

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help identifying a suspect accused of entering the Community Memorial Hospital's ICU area and stealing a backpack from a locker room.

Several people taken into custody following pursuit, crash in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Several people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Aug. 22 following a pursuit and crash in Waukesha.The incident began after deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.

Waukesha Dairy Queen hosts benefit for family of boy who died after being struck by pickup truck

WAUKESHA -- A benefit was held Monday, Aug. 20 at the Dairy Queen in Waukesha in honor of a 6-year-old boy who died when he was struck by a vehicle while on the way to the restaurant with his family on July 14.It happened near Racine and Cheviot Chase.

'Thank you for helping!' Waukesha police identify female who is non-verbal

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were able to identify a female they found Monday morning, Aug. 13 -- with help from the public.Police said the female who is non-verbal and has developmental disabilities was found around 10 a.m. in the Springdale Apartment Complex near Springdale and Bluemound.

Recognize this woman? Menomonee Falls police seek help to ID theft suspect

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing from the TJ Maxx in Menomonee Falls.Officials say the woman pictured in this post removed a blue rolling suitcase from the TJ Maxx without making payment around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8.If you recognize this person, you are urged to call Menomonee Falls police at 262-532-8700 and reference Menomonee Falls Case# 18-022473.

Police investigate crash involving dump truck in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police are investigating a crash involving a dump truck that happened Thursday afternoon, Aug. 9.It happened around 10:45 a.m. on Menomonee Avenue near Lannon Road.According to police, the dump truck driver reported that he lost control after he veered to avoid an animal in the road.

Home surveillance captures person trespassing outside Waukesha home

WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person believed to be trespassing in a Waukesha neighborhood.Home surveillance video captured the person approach a home in Waukesha.The person can be seen checking the locks on the front doors, and then is seen walking away around the side of the house.

49-year-old Milwaukee man killed when truck hit median wall on I-94 WB in Brookfield

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 49-year-old Milwaukee man was killed when a SUV crashed into the median wall on I-94 westbound in the City of Brookfield.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, a red GMC SUV struck the median wall near Calhoun Road around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7.The driver, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Missing teen found: Authorities locate Teresa Beltran of Pewaukee

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said Sunday, Aug. 5 Teresa Beltran, who had been missing since July 31, was located.There was concerns after Beltran was believed to have voluntarily run away from her home in Pewaukee.

Police: 'Isolated incident' at Brookfield business park; no danger to the public

BROOKFIELD -- There was an active police situation happening at a Brookfield business park on Friday, Aug. 3.We're told it involved a subject who caused harm to himself.