Three squad cars damaged, two in custody following pursuit that ended in Germantown
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say three squad cars were damaged during a pursuit as law enforcement officials looked to arrest an individual wanted on a felony warrant for theft and eluding officers Wednesday afternoon, February 11th.The State Patrol requested Waukesha County Sheriff's officials pick up the individual on the warrant.
Marijuana...in the mail? Police bust Waukesha family accused of ordering 32 pounds of pot from California
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Marijuana in the mail -- and lots of it!
Family business? Waukesha mother, father, son & daughter accused of running a drug house
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- It was their family business, but police say it was illegal.
SENTENCED: Daniel Montemayor to spend time in Huber facility, charged in high-speed pursuit
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Charged in connection with a high-speed chase that began in New Berlin and ended in Greenfield this past summer, 18-year-old Daniel Montemayor has been sentenced in the case against him.
GUILTY: Waukesha woman accused of practicing dentistry without a license reaches a plea deal
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A Waukesha woman accused of acting as a dentist has reached a plea deal in the case against her.37-year-old Noemi Aguilera initially faced four charges, including child abuse (recklessly causing great harm), child abuse (recklessly causing harm), and two counts of practicing dentistry without a license.In court on Thursday, February 5th, those charges were amended.
New tool in its arsenal: Waukesha County Sheriff's Department now using Narcan
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a pilot Narcan program to help address the increase of drug related-overdose deaths throughout Waukesha County.As of January 2015, each marked Sheriff’s vehicle was equipped with a kit containing the necessary drug and equipment needed to administer the Narcan.Deputy Nathan Franzke is one of those who is now trained and ready to use Narcan to save lives."It's just another trained function that we have.
Two Brookfield East High School staff members hurt in scuffle with student
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Two staff members (a teacher and a teacher's aide) from Brookfield East High School were hurt after a physical altercation with a 16-year-old student outside of the school on Wednesday morning, February 4th.Police tell FOX6 News say around 8:15 a.m. an officer was investigating a property complaint when he was dispatched to the school.
Smokey Bear sign LOCATED, now search is on for suspects who stole it
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- The "Smokey Bear" sign stolen from in front of the Town of Vernon Fire Station #2 has been located -- and is back with the fire department.Officials say the sign was found by a Town of Vernon employee -- it had been discarded in front of the Town Hall.
Smokey Bear STOLEN: Suspects use chainsaw to take 6-foot icon for themselves
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- He stands six feet tall and lets people know they can prevent forest fires.
"It's easy stuff to plow:" Plow crews, residents in Waukesha try to stay ahead of the snow
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County was just one of the areas hit hard by snow falling late Saturday night, January 31st and continuing through the day and into the night on Sunday, February 1st.
Caught on camera: Man suspected of stealing several John Deere lawn tractors
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in its search for a suspect who stole several John Deere lawn tractors from a business in the Town of Vernon.Officials say the crime happened between Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th at Proven Power on National Avenue.
Pain at the pump: A community seeks justice for Citgo gas station clerk
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A Waukesha gas station attendant was fatally shot two weeks ago, and now his co-workers are speaking out -- and his customers are calling for justice.Two suspects in the case are behind bars for their alleged involvement in the shooting.
You can now drop off your unwanted, expired drugs at the Waukesha Police Department
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- In an effort to combat the abuse of prescription drugs, the Waukesha Police Department has installed a metal drug collection box in the front lobby of the police department on Delafield Street -- where folks can drop off unwanted or expired medications.The following guidelines have been set for the Waukesha Police Department Drug Disposal Program:
"He's going to have a lot of success stories:" K9 Officer Askan to join New Berlin PD
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- He's an expert at finding illegal drugs and criminals, and he's about to become the newest member of the New Berlin Police Force.From sniffing out heroin to finding evidence left behind by a burglar, K9 Officer Askan can do it all.Askan is a German Shepard, and one of two K9s on the New Berlin Police Force.
Waukesha police investigating incident in which shots were fired outside apartment complex
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Monday evening, January 19th.Police were called out to the 2700 block of N.
WANTED by police: Search continues for Darrin Malone, suspect in gas station robbery/shooting
WAUKESHA (WITI) — Two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at the Citgo gas station in Waukesha that killed 65-year-old Saeed Sharwani of Brookfield -- and police say one of those in custody is the man who pulled the trigger.
BUSTED: Waukesha police arrest man who shot, killed Citgo gas station clerk
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police have arrested one of the suspects involved in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Citgo gas station in Waukesha on Tuesday, January 13th.Police say 19-year-old convicted felon, Kenneth Thomas, was arrested in West Allis less than 10 hours after the shooting.
"We're going to be there in a small part:" Waukesha company helps 'light up' Seattle
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The NFC Championship broadcast will have some Wisconsin ties that you might miss -- if you're not looking carefully!
Drug collection units now available at Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has installed three drug collection units through a grant from CVS Pharmacy.In participating in this program, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to help keep harmful, unused medications out of the hands of children as well as out of the environment.“The drug collection unit is a valuable tool in the community to assist in safely removing unneeded medications, especially opiates, from homes.
Police: Trailer carrying crushed cars tips over, cars spill onto roadway in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police were working to clean up a crash that led to crushed cars being spilled onto the roadway Thursday, January 15th.It happened at E.