Menomonee Falls PD: Thief removes more than 7,000 pounds of copper, brass shavings from business
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for help in a theft case involving copper and brass shavings -- thousands of pounds of it.Officials say sometime between October 1st and November 1st, someone removed more than 7,000 pounds of copper and brass shavings from a business on Leon Rd. -- adjacent to I-41/Highway 45.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are asking for help in a theft case involving copper and brass shavings -- thousands of pounds of it.Officials say sometime between October 1st and November 1st, someone removed more than 7,000 pounds of copper and brass shavings from a business on Leon Rd. -- adjacent to I-41/Highway 45.
60-year-old man leads police on pursuit; faces 2nd OWI charge
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he led police on a pursuit Saturday night, October 28th.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, just after 8:00 p.m. Deputies attempted to located a possible drunk driver that was leaving a restaurant in the City of Brookfield.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 60-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he led police on a pursuit Saturday night, October 28th.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, just after 8:00 p.m. Deputies attempted to located a possible drunk driver that was leaving a restaurant in the City of Brookfield.
Sheriff's Office: 35-year-old inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th.Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress.
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th.Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress.
Waukesha sheriff asks for immigration enforcement authority
WAUKESHA — The Waukesha County sheriff wants training for his deputies to perform the functions of immigration agents at his jail.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson made the request in a May 15 letter obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union in Milwaukee.Deputies can perform duties of immigration agents after completing a four-week training course with Immigration and Custom Enforcement as part of the 287(g) program.
WAUKESHA — The Waukesha County sheriff wants training for his deputies to perform the functions of immigration agents at his jail.Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson made the request in a May 15 letter obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union in Milwaukee.Deputies can perform duties of immigration agents after completing a four-week training course with Immigration and Custom Enforcement as part of the 287(g) program.
"I'm screwed:" Former St. Francis teacher's aide convicted of sexually assaulting 2 boys
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A former teacher's aide is a convicted felon after reaching a plea deal in a sexual assault case.24-year-old Kimberly Gersonde on Wednesday, October 25th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of sexual assault of a student by school staff.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A former teacher's aide is a convicted felon after reaching a plea deal in a sexual assault case.24-year-old Kimberly Gersonde on Wednesday, October 25th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of sexual assault of a student by school staff.
Dashcam video: 67 rounds fired at robbery suspect fatally shot by police, response ruled "justified"
WEST ALLIS -- A robbery suspect dies in a hail of gunfire by police.
WEST ALLIS -- A robbery suspect dies in a hail of gunfire by police.
67 rounds: DA rules 5 officers "lawfully used deadly force" in fatal shooting of Maxwell Holt
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office ruled on Tuesday, October 24th that five officers "lawfully used deadly force" in a West Allis incident that resulted in the shooting death of Maxwell Holt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office ruled on Tuesday, October 24th that five officers "lawfully used deadly force" in a West Allis incident that resulted in the shooting death of Maxwell Holt.
Waukesha police: 60-year-old man trapped between vehicles dies at US Foods
WAUKESHA -- A 60-year-old man was found dead after police say he became trapped between two vehicles at US Foods.Police on Monday, October 16th responded to the scene near Gale Street and Whiterock Avenue around 12:30 p.m.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
WAUKESHA -- A 60-year-old man was found dead after police say he became trapped between two vehicles at US Foods.Police on Monday, October 16th responded to the scene near Gale Street and Whiterock Avenue around 12:30 p.m.Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
2 hurt in fire at home in Sussex; cause under investigation
SUSSEX -- Two people were hurt in a fire at a home in Sussex Monday, October 16th.Fire officials say it happened around 7:30 a.m. at a home near Aster Drive and Aster Court.Of the two people hurt, one was taken to the hospital and the other was treated at the scene.Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department are investigating.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
SUSSEX -- Two people were hurt in a fire at a home in Sussex Monday, October 16th.Fire officials say it happened around 7:30 a.m. at a home near Aster Drive and Aster Court.Of the two people hurt, one was taken to the hospital and the other was treated at the scene.Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department are investigating.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Brookfield student accused of making a threat showed classmate a "kill list"
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released new information on Wednesday, October 11th about a threat a Brookfield East High School student made involving a gun last week.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released new information on Wednesday, October 11th about a threat a Brookfield East High School student made involving a gun last week.
Not guilty plea in wrong-way, fatal crash stuns victim's family: "Caught us off-guard"
MILWAUKEE -- A family is awaiting justice after their mother was killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash, allegedly caused by a drunk driver.
MILWAUKEE -- A family is awaiting justice after their mother was killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash, allegedly caused by a drunk driver.
Convicted sex offender to be released, live in home near Main and Genesee in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender is set for release, and will live in a home near Main Street and Genesee Street in Waukesha.Police said 25-year-old Brock Brumfield sexually assaulted a 13-year-old female acquaintance who was a runaway, and in a separate instance, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female acquaintance who was a runaway.According to police, Brumfield plays "the nervous game," where he touches and kisses victims "until they tell him that they fell nervous."Brumfield, who is 5'4" tall and weighs 125 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender is set for release, and will live in a home near Main Street and Genesee Street in Waukesha.Police said 25-year-old Brock Brumfield sexually assaulted a 13-year-old female acquaintance who was a runaway, and in a separate instance, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female acquaintance who was a runaway.According to police, Brumfield plays "the nervous game," where he touches and kisses victims "until they tell him that they fell nervous."Brumfield, who is 5'4" tall and weighs 125 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
New Berlin officers praised for saving life of woman trapped in burning car after crash
NEW BERLIN -- Two New Berlin police officers are being hailed heroes for their work saving the life of a woman badly hurt in a crash early Sunday, October 8th.According to a post on the New Berlin Police Department's Facebook page, early Sunday, around 3:00 a.m., Officer Ryan Straus and Officer Kyle Kegley were assigned to drive to the Greendale Police Department to pick up a prisoner.While en route, they came across a crash involving a single vehicle on I-894/I-43 near 84th Street in Greenfield.The vehicle was badly damaged, and the doors wouldn't open.
NEW BERLIN -- Two New Berlin police officers are being hailed heroes for their work saving the life of a woman badly hurt in a crash early Sunday, October 8th.According to a post on the New Berlin Police Department's Facebook page, early Sunday, around 3:00 a.m., Officer Ryan Straus and Officer Kyle Kegley were assigned to drive to the Greendale Police Department to pick up a prisoner.While en route, they came across a crash involving a single vehicle on I-894/I-43 near 84th Street in Greenfield.The vehicle was badly damaged, and the doors wouldn't open.
Student in custody after threat "involving a gun" at Brookfield East High School
BROOKFIELD -- The City of Brookfield Police Department is working with Brookfield East High School concerning a threat a student made involving a gun.
BROOKFIELD -- The City of Brookfield Police Department is working with Brookfield East High School concerning a threat a student made involving a gun.
Police investigate break-ins at car dealerships in West Allis and Brookfield
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating another round of break-ins at Milwaukee-area car dealerships.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating another round of break-ins at Milwaukee-area car dealerships.
Brookfield police identify person who died in crash after being pursued by deputies
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released on Wednesday, September 27th the identity of the person who died in a crash near Bluemound and Calhoun following a police pursuit on Sunday, September 24th.Officials say the person who crashed the car is 24-year-old Stephan Ramsey of Milwaukee.Officials say around 11:45 p.m., a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car for a traffic violation related to excessive speed at Barker and Bluemound Roads.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released on Wednesday, September 27th the identity of the person who died in a crash near Bluemound and Calhoun following a police pursuit on Sunday, September 24th.Officials say the person who crashed the car is 24-year-old Stephan Ramsey of Milwaukee.Officials say around 11:45 p.m., a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car for a traffic violation related to excessive speed at Barker and Bluemound Roads.
Brookfield police: Suspect wanted for attempt to defraud Verizon store
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are looking for a suspect who is believed to have attempted to defraud a Verizon store on W.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are looking for a suspect who is believed to have attempted to defraud a Verizon store on W.