Firefighters respond to structure fire in Waukesha; no one injured
WAUKESHA -- Firefighters on Saturday morning, August 19th were called out to the scene of a fire in Waukesha.The fire broke out in a structure around 6:25 a.m. near Sunset drive and Boettcher road.There are no reports of injuries.The fire was reported to the Waukesha County Communications Center by a passing motorist.Officials said the fire caused substantial property damage to the building.The initial cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.Additional assistance was requested from the Town of Waukesha, North Prairie, Town of Delafield, Western Lakes Fire District, City of Pewaukee, Lake Country, Eagle, Village of Big Bend, Town of Vernon, Hartland and Tess Corners Fire Departments.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WAUKESHA -- Firefighters on Saturday morning, August 19th were called out to the scene of a fire in Waukesha.The fire broke out in a structure around 6:25 a.m. near Sunset drive and Boettcher road.There are no reports of injuries.The fire was reported to the Waukesha County Communications Center by a passing motorist.Officials said the fire caused substantial property damage to the building.The initial cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.Additional assistance was requested from the Town of Waukesha, North Prairie, Town of Delafield, Western Lakes Fire District, City of Pewaukee, Lake Country, Eagle, Village of Big Bend, Town of Vernon, Hartland and Tess Corners Fire Departments.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Brookfield police seek suspects after break-ins at Sprint, Verizon on Bluemound
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking suspect(s) after two cell phone stores were broken into overnight Monday, August 14th/Tuesday, August 15th.The break-ins happened at the Sprint store on Bluemound near Main Street, and the Verizon store on Bluemound near Discovery Drive.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking suspect(s) after two cell phone stores were broken into overnight Monday, August 14th/Tuesday, August 15th.The break-ins happened at the Sprint store on Bluemound near Main Street, and the Verizon store on Bluemound near Discovery Drive.
5-0 vote: Waukesha chief's request to change policy so he can hire his son as officer denied
WAUKESHA -- City leaders on Wednesday, August 16th voted against the Waukesha police chief, who wants an exception to the rules so he can hire his son as a police officer.A committee voted 5-0 to deny the request to change policy.
WAUKESHA -- City leaders on Wednesday, August 16th voted against the Waukesha police chief, who wants an exception to the rules so he can hire his son as a police officer.A committee voted 5-0 to deny the request to change policy.
Update: Brookfield police identify Boston Store theft suspect
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have identified a suspect who allegedly stole over $300 worth of merchandise from the Boston Store at Brookfield Square Mall.Police say the around 5:55 p.m. Thursday, August 10th, a white female in her late 20s to early 30s, entered the Boston Store and selected $327.41 worth of merchandise and left without paying.The woman was seen on surveillance wearing a black tank top, pink shorts, black sandals and sunglasses on top of her head at the time of the theft.PHOTO GALLERYFriday night, August 11th police say they have identified the suspect and are thanking the public for their help.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have identified a suspect who allegedly stole over $300 worth of merchandise from the Boston Store at Brookfield Square Mall.Police say the around 5:55 p.m. Thursday, August 10th, a white female in her late 20s to early 30s, entered the Boston Store and selected $327.41 worth of merchandise and left without paying.The woman was seen on surveillance wearing a black tank top, pink shorts, black sandals and sunglasses on top of her head at the time of the theft.PHOTO GALLERYFriday night, August 11th police say they have identified the suspect and are thanking the public for their help.
Waukesha County sheriff's deputy suffered minor injuries when his squad crashed
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries when his squad car was involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, August 5th.It happened around 8:00 p.m. near Highway D and Moraine Hills Drive in the Town of Ottawa.The deputy was taken to the hospital from the scene.The crash is under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A Waukesha County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries when his squad car was involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, August 5th.It happened around 8:00 p.m. near Highway D and Moraine Hills Drive in the Town of Ottawa.The deputy was taken to the hospital from the scene.The crash is under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Recognize her? Police seek female suspect caught on camera stealing Toppers delivery vehicle
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking a suspect, accused of stealing a Toppers Pizza delivery vehicle.It happened Saturday, August 5th around 5:00 p.m.According to police, a female delivery driver came back from a delivery and parked in the back of the store.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking a suspect, accused of stealing a Toppers Pizza delivery vehicle.It happened Saturday, August 5th around 5:00 p.m.According to police, a female delivery driver came back from a delivery and parked in the back of the store.
"Hopeful there's bodycam footage:" New call for answers from family of man shot, killed by deputy
MILWAUKEE -- There was a new call for answers Tuesday, August 1st from the family of a man shot and killed by a deputy along Milwaukee's lakefront in June.
MILWAUKEE -- There was a new call for answers Tuesday, August 1st from the family of a man shot and killed by a deputy along Milwaukee's lakefront in June.
Happy ending: Waukesha police locate owner of found wedding gift
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department was able to locate the owner of a found wedding gift.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department was able to locate the owner of a found wedding gift.
Can you help? Wedding gift addressed to "John and Stacy" found in roadway in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- "John and Stacy" are missing a gift.
WAUKESHA -- "John and Stacy" are missing a gift.
Busted after dropping off wife at Huber, Muskego man accused of his 10th OWI offense
WAUKESHA -- A Muskego man is accused of his 10th OWI offense.51-year-old Daniel Lesniewski is facing one count of OWI, 10th and subsequent offense.According to a criminal complaint, on July 26th, around 6:30 p.m. officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department learned of a Huber inmate believed to be intoxicated.
WAUKESHA -- A Muskego man is accused of his 10th OWI offense.51-year-old Daniel Lesniewski is facing one count of OWI, 10th and subsequent offense.According to a criminal complaint, on July 26th, around 6:30 p.m. officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department learned of a Huber inmate believed to be intoxicated.
54-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Town of Ottawa in Waukesha County
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A 54-year-old man was killed in a crash in Waukesha County early Thursday, July 20th.It happened on County Highway Z at Hardscrabble Road in the Town of Ottawa shortly before 5:00 a.m. -- and involved a single vehicle.This crash was reported by a motorist who was a passerby.The operator and sole occupant, who was from the Town of Sullivan, sustained injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.The crash remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
TOWN OF OTTAWA -- A 54-year-old man was killed in a crash in Waukesha County early Thursday, July 20th.It happened on County Highway Z at Hardscrabble Road in the Town of Ottawa shortly before 5:00 a.m. -- and involved a single vehicle.This crash was reported by a motorist who was a passerby.The operator and sole occupant, who was from the Town of Sullivan, sustained injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.The crash remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
"Who steals a toddlers tricycle?" Waukesha Co. sheriff's detective replaces little girl's stolen Radio Flyer trike
WAUKESHA -- A little girl in Waukesha is very happy after her stolen tricycle was replaced by a detective with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department!Sheriff's officials shared the happy update on Facebook Tuesday, July 18th.According to that post, the theft happened in Genesee.
WAUKESHA -- A little girl in Waukesha is very happy after her stolen tricycle was replaced by a detective with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department!Sheriff's officials shared the happy update on Facebook Tuesday, July 18th.According to that post, the theft happened in Genesee.
Naked man killed in officer-involved shooting in Johnson Creek that followed carjacking
JOHNSON CREEK -- Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson confirmed a man died as a result of an officer-involved shooting at a restaurant in Johnson Creek on Tuesday afternoon, July 11th.
JOHNSON CREEK -- Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson confirmed a man died as a result of an officer-involved shooting at a restaurant in Johnson Creek on Tuesday afternoon, July 11th.
