"Use of force warranted:" No charges after man shot, killed by 2 Waukesha police officers in June
WAUKESHA -- No charges will be issued after a fatal officer-involved shooting on June 18th in Waukesha, the Waukesha County district attorney announced Thursday, September 7th.Authorities said 64-year-old William Brewster, who was suicidal, was fatally shot by officers when he pointed a gun at them.In announcing his decision that no charges will be filed against the two officers in this case, Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper said "the officers were privileged to use deadly force based on their reasonable belief that such force was necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others."
WAUKESHA -- No charges will be issued after a fatal officer-involved shooting on June 18th in Waukesha, the Waukesha County district attorney announced Thursday, September 7th.Authorities said 64-year-old William Brewster, who was suicidal, was fatally shot by officers when he pointed a gun at them.In announcing his decision that no charges will be filed against the two officers in this case, Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper said "the officers were privileged to use deadly force based on their reasonable belief that such force was necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others."
She thought she discovered a wallet with $150K inside, but she was "completely fooled"
BROOKFIELD -- She thought she had discovered a wallet with $150,000 in it, and she decided "finders keepers," but what she thought was good fortune turned out to be a huge mistake."I was completely, completely fooled," the woman, who asked that we not reveal her identity said.
BROOKFIELD -- She thought she had discovered a wallet with $150,000 in it, and she decided "finders keepers," but what she thought was good fortune turned out to be a huge mistake."I was completely, completely fooled," the woman, who asked that we not reveal her identity said.
Crash involving semi closes all lanes of I-94 WB at Calhoun in Brookfield for 3 hours
BROOKFIELD -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported early Monday, September 4th a crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle closed all lanes of I-94 westbound at Calhoun Road in Brookfield.It happened around 12:30 a.m.When authorities arrived on scene, they found there was complete lane blockage, and one vehicle was slightly under the trailer of the semi.The initial investigation indicates the semi and unloaded trailer were traveling eastbound on I-94, at which point the driver became inattentive.
BROOKFIELD -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported early Monday, September 4th a crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle closed all lanes of I-94 westbound at Calhoun Road in Brookfield.It happened around 12:30 a.m.When authorities arrived on scene, they found there was complete lane blockage, and one vehicle was slightly under the trailer of the semi.The initial investigation indicates the semi and unloaded trailer were traveling eastbound on I-94, at which point the driver became inattentive.
Oconomowoc man accused in death of good Samaritan along I-94 pleads not guilty
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- An Oconomowoc man facing several charges, accused of killing a good Samaritan on I-94 while allegedly driving under the influences has pleaded not guilty.37-year-old Frank Schiller was in court Thursday, August 31st for his preliminary hearing.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- An Oconomowoc man facing several charges, accused of killing a good Samaritan on I-94 while allegedly driving under the influences has pleaded not guilty.37-year-old Frank Schiller was in court Thursday, August 31st for his preliminary hearing.
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office now reviewing deputy-involved fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th.
Waukesha police: Man threatens he'll "shoot clerks" during attempted robbery at Walgreens
WAUKESHA -- A man in his 30s was arrested after Waukesha police say he entered a Walgreens store and demanded Oxycodone pills otherwise he'd "shoot clerks."The incident happened at the Walgreens located at 230 Madison Street on Monday, August 28th around 7:30 p.m.Waukesha police say a white man in his 30s handed an employee who works in the pharmacy a note demanding Oxycodone pills otherwise he'd "shoot clerks." The suspect then showed the employee and object which resembled a handgun.Officials say the man was given a small amount of Oxycodone pills and he took off on foot.Authorities responded to the scene and began searching the area with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit.
WAUKESHA -- A man in his 30s was arrested after Waukesha police say he entered a Walgreens store and demanded Oxycodone pills otherwise he'd "shoot clerks."The incident happened at the Walgreens located at 230 Madison Street on Monday, August 28th around 7:30 p.m.Waukesha police say a white man in his 30s handed an employee who works in the pharmacy a note demanding Oxycodone pills otherwise he'd "shoot clerks." The suspect then showed the employee and object which resembled a handgun.Officials say the man was given a small amount of Oxycodone pills and he took off on foot.Authorities responded to the scene and began searching the area with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit.
Brookfield PD seeks possible victims of man with HIV who had sexual relations with 15-year-old boy
BROOKFIELD -- A 51-year-old man from Brookfield, who admitted he was HIV positive, had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy.
BROOKFIELD -- A 51-year-old man from Brookfield, who admitted he was HIV positive, had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy.
Milwaukee man accused of child sexual assault
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 41-year-old Robert Evans of Milwaukee faces some serious accusations.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 41-year-old Robert Evans of Milwaukee faces some serious accusations.
72-year-old woman killed in collision with pickup truck in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE -- A 72-year-old Waukesha woman was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in the City of Pewaukee on Thursday morning, August 24th.Officials say the wreck happened at Bluemound Rd.
PEWAUKEE -- A 72-year-old Waukesha woman was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in the City of Pewaukee on Thursday morning, August 24th.Officials say the wreck happened at Bluemound Rd.
Menomonee Falls police seek suspects after break-in at Verizon store
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning, August 24th at the Verizon store on Silver Spring Drive, near Pilgrim Road.According to police, initial information indicates the suspects gained entry to the store by force around 2:30 a.m. , and that several electronic devices were stolen and/or damaged.The details of this incident are currently being gathered, and the Menomonee Falls Police Department is working with other area law enforcement departments to determine if this burglary may be related to others that have occurred in the area.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning, August 24th at the Verizon store on Silver Spring Drive, near Pilgrim Road.According to police, initial information indicates the suspects gained entry to the store by force around 2:30 a.m. , and that several electronic devices were stolen and/or damaged.The details of this incident are currently being gathered, and the Menomonee Falls Police Department is working with other area law enforcement departments to determine if this burglary may be related to others that have occurred in the area.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Recognize them? Brookfield police work to identify 3 retail theft suspects
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for your help in identify three suspects in their early twenties who committed retail theft.The suspects, one man and two women, entered the DSW near Bluemound Road and Calhoun Road around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.Officials say they fled the scene in a stolen red Ford Focus with the license plate 891XWL.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for your help in identify three suspects in their early twenties who committed retail theft.The suspects, one man and two women, entered the DSW near Bluemound Road and Calhoun Road around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.Officials say they fled the scene in a stolen red Ford Focus with the license plate 891XWL.
Waukesha County: 43-year-old man arrested on 5th OWI charge following crash on I-94
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a 43-year-old man for operating a motor vehicle under the influence -- his fifth offense -- after he crashed into a median wall on Saturday, August 19th.The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on I-94 eastbound near Elm Grove Road in Waukesha County.According to the state patrol, the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a 43-year-old man for operating a motor vehicle under the influence -- his fifth offense -- after he crashed into a median wall on Saturday, August 19th.The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on I-94 eastbound near Elm Grove Road in Waukesha County.According to the state patrol, the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle.
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.