Brookfield officers cleared in deadly December shooting
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Two Brookfield officers are cleared of wrongdoing after a man takes his own life during a traffic stop.Officials say the 52-year-old man was stopped last December in the parking lot of the Quality Inn on Bluemound.He had a warrant out for his arrest.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Two Brookfield officers are cleared of wrongdoing after a man takes his own life during a traffic stop.Officials say the 52-year-old man was stopped last December in the parking lot of the Quality Inn on Bluemound.He had a warrant out for his arrest.
The same suspect? Donation jar stolen from Firehouse Subs in Brown Deer, day after theft in Brookfield
BROWN DEER -- A donation jar was stolen from Firehouse Subs on Green Bay Rd.
BROWN DEER -- A donation jar was stolen from Firehouse Subs on Green Bay Rd.
$1,000 reward issued for info. leading to arrest after armed robbery at Sussex gas station
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County District Attorney Sue Opper, chairwoman of Crime Stoppers of Waukesha County, has announced that CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for an armed robbery at a gas station in Sussex.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County District Attorney Sue Opper, chairwoman of Crime Stoppers of Waukesha County, has announced that CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for an armed robbery at a gas station in Sussex.
Police: Man killed by train in Waukesha after dog pulled him onto tracks
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Waukesha police said Tuesday, March 27 a man who was killed by a train on Monday was pulled onto the railroad tracks by his dog.Authorities said Alois Hinkes, 73, was walking his dog along the tracks in Waukesha Monday morning when the approaching train scared the dog -- causing it to pull the man onto the tracks.
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Waukesha police said Tuesday, March 27 a man who was killed by a train on Monday was pulled onto the railroad tracks by his dog.Authorities said Alois Hinkes, 73, was walking his dog along the tracks in Waukesha Monday morning when the approaching train scared the dog -- causing it to pull the man onto the tracks.
Illegal strip search: Waukesha County deputy charged after retrieving marijuana from inmate at jail
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of conducting an illegal strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.It happened on Nov. 19, 2017 -- and the charge is misdemeanor "illegal strip search," filed against Deputy Jeffrey Haren.The victim is an inmate, who is currently 23 years old.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office led the investigation in this case.According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2017, a Walworth County sheriff's captain spoke with Deputy Haren regarding Haren's interactions with the inmate in the booking room at the Waukesha County Jail on Nov. 19, 2017 around 3 a.m.Deputy Haren stated that the inmate and two other males had been arrested and were entering the booking room when Haren smelled an odor of marijuana.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of conducting an illegal strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.It happened on Nov. 19, 2017 -- and the charge is misdemeanor "illegal strip search," filed against Deputy Jeffrey Haren.The victim is an inmate, who is currently 23 years old.The Walworth County Sheriff's Office led the investigation in this case.According to a criminal complaint, in December of 2017, a Walworth County sheriff's captain spoke with Deputy Haren regarding Haren's interactions with the inmate in the booking room at the Waukesha County Jail on Nov. 19, 2017 around 3 a.m.Deputy Haren stated that the inmate and two other males had been arrested and were entering the booking room when Haren smelled an odor of marijuana.
Waukesha County sheriff's deputy charged with conducting unauthorized strip search
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy has been charged with conducting an unauthorized strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy has been charged with conducting an unauthorized strip search at the Waukesha County Jail.
Police seek suspects accused of stealing credit cards from Xperience Fitness; using them at Home Depot
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking two suspects, a man and a woman, accused of stealing credit cards from locked lockers at Xperience Fitness.One victim's credit card was used down the road at Home Depot in Wauwatosa, and police say the suspects were caught on camera there.According to police, the male used one victim's credit card, and it went through.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking two suspects, a man and a woman, accused of stealing credit cards from locked lockers at Xperience Fitness.One victim's credit card was used down the road at Home Depot in Wauwatosa, and police say the suspects were caught on camera there.According to police, the male used one victim's credit card, and it went through.
Menomonee Falls police seek suspects accused of stealing 100+ scratch-off tickets from Speedway
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls are looking for three suspects accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from the Speedway gas station on Main St.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Police in Menomonee Falls are looking for three suspects accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from the Speedway gas station on Main St.
Menomonee Falls police search for man involved in Kwik Trip gas theft
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who filled up with gas at a Kwik Trip and left without paying.According to police, it happened on Thursday, March 15 shortly after 5:30 p.m.Police say the man, described as a white male, pumped $30.01 worth of gas into a gray, four-door Pontiac G6 with an unknown dealership plate attached.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who filled up with gas at a Kwik Trip and left without paying.According to police, it happened on Thursday, March 15 shortly after 5:30 p.m.Police say the man, described as a white male, pumped $30.01 worth of gas into a gray, four-door Pontiac G6 with an unknown dealership plate attached.
Waukesha man accused of driving drunk with a 4-year-old child in the back seat
MILWAUKEE -- A 36-year-old Waukesha man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk with a 4-year-old child in the back seat of his vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- A 36-year-old Waukesha man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk with a 4-year-old child in the back seat of his vehicle.
Waukesha man arrested for 3rd OWI, accused of striking other vehicles with passenger, age 4
MILWAUKEE -- A Waukesha man, 36, is accused of driving drunk, striking other vehicles on I-41 northbound near Mayfair Rd., and sheriff's officials say he had a child, 4, in the back seat.It happened Tuesday, March 13 around 4:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say they received several calls from motorists indicating they'd been struck by a black Toyota on I-41.
MILWAUKEE -- A Waukesha man, 36, is accused of driving drunk, striking other vehicles on I-41 northbound near Mayfair Rd., and sheriff's officials say he had a child, 4, in the back seat.It happened Tuesday, March 13 around 4:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say they received several calls from motorists indicating they'd been struck by a black Toyota on I-41.
Suspect sought: Over $200 worth of tools stolen from Auto Zone in Menomonee Falls
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking the public for their help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a retail theft that happened March 2 at Auto Zone.According to police, around 5:20 p.m. the suspect selected two items -- a Duralast socket set and a Performance Tools brand impact wrench -- and fled the store on foot.Total loss to the store was $219.98.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking the public for their help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a retail theft that happened March 2 at Auto Zone.According to police, around 5:20 p.m. the suspect selected two items -- a Duralast socket set and a Performance Tools brand impact wrench -- and fled the store on foot.Total loss to the store was $219.98.
Waukesha police looking to track down suspect who stole $700 worth of baby formula, drinks
WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person who stole $700 worth of merchandise from a Waukesha business.According to the Waukesha Police Department, the suspect stole baby formula, Red Bull and soda -- totaling $700.The suspect was last seen wearing what appears to be a striped gray and black hat, black zip-up jacket and black-framed glasses.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know the person in the attached photos, you're asked to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-2929.
WAUKESHA -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a person who stole $700 worth of merchandise from a Waukesha business.According to the Waukesha Police Department, the suspect stole baby formula, Red Bull and soda -- totaling $700.The suspect was last seen wearing what appears to be a striped gray and black hat, black zip-up jacket and black-framed glasses.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know the person in the attached photos, you're asked to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-2929.
On the mend: Injured hawk gets help after being removed from Waukesha County roadway
WAUKESHA -- A hawk is being cared for at a veterinarian's clinic after it was found injured in traffic on Sunday, March 11.Deputies with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department were called to the area near Pewaukee Rd.
WAUKESHA -- A hawk is being cared for at a veterinarian's clinic after it was found injured in traffic on Sunday, March 11.Deputies with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department were called to the area near Pewaukee Rd.
Brookfield police seek suspect accused of concealing merchandise in duffel bag at mall
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing merchandise from the "Name of the Game" store inside Brookfield Square Mall.It happened on Friday, March 9 around 11:15 a.m.According to police, the suspect, a black man in his 20s, entered the store carrying a duffel bag, and indicated he had recently gotten "a nice tax refund," and he wanted to buy his wife and children some shirts and other merchandise.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police need your help identifying a suspect accused of stealing merchandise from the "Name of the Game" store inside Brookfield Square Mall.It happened on Friday, March 9 around 11:15 a.m.According to police, the suspect, a black man in his 20s, entered the store carrying a duffel bag, and indicated he had recently gotten "a nice tax refund," and he wanted to buy his wife and children some shirts and other merchandise.