New Berlin police officer honored for service to city
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- A New Berlin police officer was honored on Thursday, June 6th, for his outstanding customer service as a city employee.Ryan Puente was announced the recipient of the 16th annual John W.
Probe: Butler P.D. officers accused of inappropriate behavior
BUTLER (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department has released a scathing report on the Village of Butler Police Department.
Billy Ingram found guilty in Waukesha Petro Mart murder
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A jury on Wednesday, June 5th found Billy Ingram guilty in the murder of a Waukesha gas station clerk last August.
Police examine contents of package at Brookfield business
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield police were called to a business near 124th and Townsend on Tuesday afternoon, May 28th to deal with what appeared to be a suspicious package.The call came after officials say a disgruntled employee, a woman, dropped off a package at the business and claimed it had a dangerous substance inside.Police and fire officials examined the contents of the package and do not believe it is hazardous.About six people at the business left on their own accord as a precaution.
Crews battle chimney fire in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Brookfield fire officials on Tuesday morning, May 28th responded to a house fire at 20270 W.
Waukesha police to intensify safety belt law May 20 - June 2
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police will intensify its enforcement of Wisconsin’s mandatory safety belt law during the annual Click It or Ticket mobilization from May 20 to June 2.Approximately 400 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are expected to participate in this year’s Click It or Ticket mobilization, according to Sgt Dave Wanner.“Traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year have increased compared with the same time last year.
New charges for man charged in fatal crash involving Sheriff's squad
WAUKESHA (WITI) — Ihor Sahan, a St.
Off-duty Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Detective arrested for OWI
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a Sheriff's Detective was arrested on May 5th for an OWI.The detective is not being identified at this time, but Sheriff's officials say he has 23 years of service with the Sheriff's Department, and was off-duty at the time of the incident.The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has initiated an internal investigation into this matter.The detective has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Police say they acted appropriately in releasing Jaren Kuester
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Waukesha police say they acted appropriately in releasing 31-year-old Jaren Kuester on bail shortly before he is accused of driving to Lafayette County and killing three people.Waukesha police say Kuester was arrested on a warrant after an incident at HAWS -- the Humane Society in Waukesha.
77-year-old Waukesha man accused of operating shoplifting ring
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 77-year-old Waukesha man is accused of selling stolen items on Amazon and eBay.
"It's basically bidding for bodies:" Tissue harvesting in Wisconsin is big business
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In Wisconsin, when you sign up to be an organ donor, you are also signing up to donate your tissue.
Mother cited after truck slams into tree, injuring three in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The woman driving a truck that struck a tree and left that woman and her two children seriously injured on Saturday, May 4th has been cited.
Martin will stand trial, accused of charging officers with knives
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Gibson Martin -- a man accused of charging at police officers with knives on April 21st will stand trial in the case.
Aisha Jackson faces new criminal charge related to drugs
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Aisha Jackson faces a new criminal charge of possession with intent to deliver THC in Waukesha County.Jackson was sentenced in January for making fake 911 calls in order to avoid getting a ticket for her driving.On Wednesday, May 8th, Jackson was charged again.
UPDATE: Brookfield man stuck in Costa Rica hospital has died
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned on Tuesday, May 7th Steve Flesch, a Brookfield man stuck in a Costa Rican hospital, in a medically induced coma since he was shot in the the head on April 2nd has died.Flesch's sister on Facebook posted an update Tuesday afternoon, saying: "Some very sad news this morning, Steve Flesch passed away fighting the battle of his life.
Two children remain hospitalized after weekend crash
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials say two children remain in the hospital after a crash in Waukesha on Saturday, May 4th.A seven-year-old suffered a head injury and is in critical condition, while a four-year-old suffered a broken leg and remains in the hospital.The children's mother was also hospitalized after the crash.
Mother, 2 children seriously injured after truck slams into tree
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police say two children and their 30-year-old mother suffered life threatening injuries when their truck lost control and crashed just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4th.The accident happened in the 700 block of Main Street in Waukesha.Officials say one child was transported via Flight for Life to Children's Hospital.
Investigating ongoing into Lafayette County triple homicide
LAFAYETTE COUNTY (WITI) -- Officials continued on Monday, April 29th to investigate a triple homicide that was discovered on Sunday in Lafayette County.
Taking steps in Waukesha to put an end to multiple sclerosis
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Hundreds on Sunday, April 28th took steps to put an end to multiple sclerosis.
Flight for Life called to rollover crash in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- A single vehicle rollover crash near Barker Rd.