Man with pending 5th/6th OWI case ID'd as alleged striking driver in deadly crash on I-94 in Delafield

DELAFIELD -- Officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said the alleged operator of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash on I-94 Saturday, July 8th appeared in court on Monday, July 10th.

Convicted sex offender to be released in Waukesha, and he'll be homeless

WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender will be released in Waukesha on Tuesday, July 11th, and he will be homeless.32-year-old Christopher O'Bright will be required to complete a face-to-face registration at the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and City of Waukesha Police Department upon his release.

Lightning strike believed to have sparked fire at home in Town of Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- A lightning strike is believed to have caused a fire early Monday, July 10th on Wood Lilly Lane in the Town of Waukesha.It happened around 4:15 a.m. at the home on Wood Lilly Lane near Lawnsdale Road.The Waukesha County Communications Center received a call from a citizen that a house was on fire.

1 killed, 3 hurt in crash after good Samaritan stopped to help change tire on I-94 EB in Delafield

DELAFIELD -- One person was killed and three others were hurt in a crash that happened on I-94 eastbound, just west of Cushing Park Road in Delafield Saturday night, July 8th.According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, shortly after 9:00 p.m., a passing motorist pulled over to assist the occupants of a minivan that was pulled over on the shoulder of I-94 EB with a flat tire.While the tire was being changed, a vehicle headed eastbound on I-94 struck the minivan and the motorist who was assisting the occupants of the minivan.Four vehicles total were involved in the crash.A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.A 56-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed life-threatening.An 11-year-old child was taken to Children's Hospital for treatment of injuries not believed life-threatening.The operator of the striking vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed life-threatening.I-94 EB was closed for six hours, and I-94 WB was closed for two while this crash was investigated and crews worked the scene.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol, City of Delafield, and Village of Chenequa Police Departments, along with the City of Delafield, Town of Delafield, Lake Country, Pewaukee, Western Lakes, Stone Bank and Hartland Fire Departments.

"It worked the 1st time!" 1 of 2 men caught on camera robbing 2 gas stations in 5 days sentenced to prison

WAUKESHA -- One of two men charged in connection with two armed robberies at two gas stations in Waukesha within a five-day period has been sentenced.29-year-old Anthony Deleon in April pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery as party to a crime.On July 5th, Deleon was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and five years extended supervision on each count -- to be served concurrently.

"Whatever you are game for:" 48-year-old Bayside man charged for seeking sex with underage girl

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 48-year-old Bayside man is facing charges after he tried to meet with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl and intended to have sex with her.48-year-old Mark Fairfield has been charged with one count of use of a computer to facilitate a sex crime.According to a criminal complaint, an officer trained as an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigator, responded to an ad found on Craigslist titled, "Any virgins want to experiment? - m4w." In internet terms, investigators say "m4w" means "man for woman" or "man seeking woman."The trained officer used the identity of a 14-year-old girl.Messages exchanged between the suspect, identified as Fairfield, and undercover officer include:Officer: "I'm 14 years old is that kewl?"Fairfield: "What do you look like? "Want to meet?" "What do you want me to do?"Officer: "im petite brownish hair and super pretty ;)" "I'll meet if your not a creep!!

16-year-old girl missing from Waukesha found safe

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are thanking the community for sharing social media posts and helping them locate a missing 16-year-old girl.

Waukesha police: Suspect in custody after theft at flower shop caught on camera

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police said Wednesday, June 21st a suspect has been arrested in connection with a theft of flowers from a flower shop on June 13th.Police are thanking the public for their assistance with this investigation, noting that a citizen's help led to this arrest.Police released surveillance video showing a woman pulling up in a white SUV near an outdoor area of the flower shop located in Waukesha around 6:40 a.m. on June 13th.The video shows the woman exit the SUV and grab two hanging plants, placing them near her vehicle.

Found safe: Missing 16-year-old girl from Menomonee Falls located

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police said Thursday evening, June 15th a missing 16-year-old girl has been found safe.There was concern after Brianna Ish was reportedly last seen at her home around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.Again -- she has been located.

Sex offender accused of assaulting girls ages 3, 8 released in Waukesha, and he's homeless

WAUKESHA -- A convicted sex offender has been released in Waukesha, and he is homeless.Waukesha police say 27-year-old Alexander De La Paz sexually assaulted two children he knew -- ages three and eight, when he was 18 years old.De La Paz must register with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry for life, and he had to register with law enforcement face-to-face upon his release.He is to have no unsupervised contact with minors, he cannot visit taverns/bars/liquor stores, he can have no contact with victim and he cannot purchase/possess or consume alcohol or illegal drugs.He is to comply with sex offender rules and will be on GPS monitoring while under supervision.De La Paz is 5'9" tall and weighs 209 pounds.

After deputy-involved shooting, investigators seek drone pilot, more witness video, photos

MILWAUKEE -- As they investigate the deputy-involved shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams, Waukesha County sheriff's officials are asking that a drone pilot who was operating along Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday, June 11th come forward.Sheriff's officials on Thursday, June 15th issued a statement thanking everyone who has come forward with information and/or video after the shooting on Lincoln Memorial Drive.But officials said "in an effort to be as thorough as possible, we want to make sure we have all the information and evidence that may exist.

West Nile Virus confirmed in Waukesha County

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- There has been a confirmed case of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in birds found in Waukesha County, after a crow tested positive for the virus as part of the mosquito and WNV surveillance, prevention and control program.

Woman captured on surveillance stealing flowers from Waukesha shop

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who stole flowers from a local shop early Tuesday morning, June 13th.

Sheriff Clarke identifies suspects, deputy after shooting on lakefront; 1 on life support

MILWAUKEE -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that unfolded on Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday evening, June 11th.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke held a news conference alongside Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson Monday afternoon.Clarke said this happened around 7:45 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Drive and E.

2 motorcyclists hurt after striking a deer in Town of Ottawa

TOWN OF OTTAWA -- Two people are in the hospital after striking a deer on a motorcycle in the Town of Ottawa Friday evening, June 9th.Officials say shortly before 8:30 p.m., squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and Village of Summit Police Department, along with units from the Dousman and Eagle Fire Departments, responded to the crash on Highway Z near Highway D.It was reported that a motorcycle traveling northbound on Highway Z struck a deer.

Man taken into custody after tactical situation in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- A man was taken into custody after a tactical situation in Waukesha Wednesday night, June 7th.Police responded to a burglary complaint near Moreland and Jefferson around 8:00 p.m.A woman came out of the building and told officers a man was still inside.