Mugged, smacked and threatened: A photographer's night in Ferguson, MO
WAUKESHA/FERGUSON, MO (WITI) -- Nights of unrest, violence in the streets and a call for justice -- all captured with the snap of a camera.
Charged with homicide: 17-year-old boy, in connection with a heroin overdose death
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Oconomowoc faces a homicide charge -- accused of delivering heroin that led to 19-year-old man's death.
Pronounced dead at the scene: One dead following single-vehicle crash on River Road in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Squads from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and the Town of Waukesha Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident on River Road in the Town of Waukesha Wednesday night, August 13th.Upon arrival, EMS and deputies located a SUV against a tree, fully engulfed in flames.The occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.The investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on River Road when the vehicle left the roadway and a struck a tree.The accident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
Can YOU help? Brookfield police seek suspect in armed robbery of Open Pantry store
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for the July 16th armed of the Open Pantry convenience store located on Bluemound Road in Brookfield.According to police, the suspect entered the store just after 5 p.m., approached the clerk, implied he had a handgun and demanded money.The suspect then exited the store and fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a white male in his 20's, 5'7" to 6'00"tall and 150 to 200 pounds.No suspect vehicle information was observed or reported.Anyone with any information is advised to contact Officer Leidel at 262-787-3702.
Scare near Waukesha Memorial Hospital Monday leads to brief lockdown
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a man inside a home near Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, August 11th was thought to have a gun -- and prompted a police response.A Waukesha Memorial Hospital spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown -- after police were called out to the home near the hospital around 5:00 p.m.Police say the man, who was thought to have a gun, has been suicidal in the past.The man did not have any hostages, but there were others inside the home at the time police were called out.
Waukesha police: 61-year-old man in custody after alleged domestic disturbance, search
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say a 61-year-old man is in custody after a search following an alleged domestic disturbance that occurred Saturday night, August 9th.The call came in just before 10:15 p.m. Saturday -- from a multi-unit apartment building in the 1800 block of E.
Flight for Life called to accident involving two Waukesha County teens
TOWN OF LISBON (WITI) -- Two Waukesha County teens are injured in a one-car crash Saturday afternoon, August 2nd, when their car hits a tree head on.The accident happened on Ryan Rd.
Flight for Life transports man to the hospital after motorcycle crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Investigators in Waukesha County are looking into what led to a motorcycle crash that occurred around midnight Thursday, July 31st.It happened near Watertown Road and Doral Road.Flight for Life was called to the scene to transport the man who was driving the motorcycle to the hospital.There is no word at this time on his condition, or what may have led to this crash.
CHARGED: Confidential informant tells officials 17-year-old was driver in pursuit that ended in Greenfield
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A 17-year-old from Milwaukee has been charged in connection with one of three law enforcement pursuits that occurred this week.
Menomonee Falls police: Three in custody after residential burglary, two-vehicle crash Saturday
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Menomonee Falls Police say three people are in custody in connection with a residential burglary, and two-vehicle crash.Police were called out to a residential burglary in progress on Saturday, July 26th -- just before 4:30 p.m. It happened in the 16200 block of Lone Oak Lane.As police were responding, they learned the fleeing suspects were involved in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lisbon Road and Graysland Drive.Police say the suspects then fled on foot into the city of Brookfield.Several agencies, including a K9 unit assisted in locating and apprehending three male suspects.The investigation is ongoing.
"I trusted him. He was someone I went to school with:" Waukesha homeowner frustrated with contractor
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Take a look around your house.
Arrest warrant issued: Woman accused of showing children pornographic pictures
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Waukesha County law enforcement officials have issued an arrest warrant against a Waupaca woman who allegedly showed children pornographic pictures.20-year-old Bridget Wilcox is accused of showing two girls explicit pictures of her boyfriend as proof he was cheating on her.Wilcox faces two charges of exposing a child to harmful material.She could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Police: Suspect in custody after high-speed chase begins in Waukesha County, ends in Greenfield
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- Muskego police tell FOX6 News a high-speed chase that began in Waukesha County on Tuesday night, July 22nd made its way to the area of 60th and Layton in Greenfield.The pursuit began around 8:45 p.m. in Muskego -- and made its way into New Berlin and onto I-43 -- finishing up in Greenfield, according to Muskego police.Muskego police said they were assisting with a perimeter that was set up near 60th Street and Layton Avenue in Greenfield.Several streets near 60th and Layton were blocked off.Just before 10:00 p.m., FOX6 News learned a K9 officer found a suspect near 51st and Armor.
Sense of security shaken: Three teenagers accused of stealing dozens of items from several homes
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Three teenagers, dozens of stolen items and an alleged night of crime!
An indoor shooting range in Brookfield? One is set to open in October...but where?
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Three avid hunters are looking to open an indoor shooting range in Brookfield.The partners bought the former B&G Golf store on Burleigh Street near 124th Street in January.Since then, they have been gutting the place to create an indoor shooting range.It is expected to open in early October.The overall project -- including the purchase of the building, is $2 million.
One killed in crash on I-94 near Moorland Road; alcohol and speed appear to be factors
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Brookfield Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on I-94 westbound, east of Moorland Road, early Tuesday morning, July 15th.The first deputy on the scene found a vehicle on its side in the north ditch line of I-94.There were two occupants located outside the vehicle.The first occupant, a 33-year-old man from Milwaukee, was unconscious and appeared to have been ejected.He was transported to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life.The second occupant, a 31-year-old man also from Milwaukee, was transported by ambulance to Elmbrook Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.The 33-year-old man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounce deceased approximately two hours later.The initial investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on I-94 in the left lane when the driver lost control, crossed all lanes of traffic and left the roadway.Upon leaving the roadway, the vehicle rolled at least once, coming to rest in the ditch line on the north side of I-94.Both alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the crash.This incident remains under investigation by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.
ARRESTED: Teen in custody in connection with at least five burglaries in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department arrested on Monday, July 14th a suspect who is believed to be responsible for several recent burglaries.According to officials, a search warrant was conducted on a residence in the 300 block of Douglas Avenue in the City of Waukesha.
Getting "hooked:" Officers team up with special needs kids for a day of fishing
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- Police officers were in Waukesha County's Menomonee Park, but they weren't in uniform.
Sex offender alert: Waukesha police issue information on woman set to be released
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department is alerting neighbors about a registered sex offender set to be released.The Waukesha Police Department says 46-year-old Lisa Farkas is currently homeless.She is no longer under the supervision of the state of Wisconsin.Police say Farkas is a lifetime registrant with Wisconsin's Sex Offender Registry.Police say Farkas prefers adult female victims.Her previous violations, according to police, include working with a male companion and taking an adult female back to their apartment -- where the two tied the victim up and forced her to perform sex acts with Farkas.Police say another victim was beaten with a clothes hanger.Police say Farkas' last victim was in prison -- and police say this victim was under the influence of tranquilizers.Farkas is 5'7" tall, and weighs 176 pounds.
"We're so grateful we're safe:" Waukesha County one of the hardest hit by Monday's storms
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Strong storms that pushed across the state on Monday evening, June 30th whipped up a heavy dose of damage!