"Unusual for out here:" 16-year-old boy shot, seriously injured near Bugline Trail in Sussex
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot near the Bugline Trail in Sussex.There was a heavy law enforcement presence near Highway 164 and Silver Spring Drive Saturday afternoon, May 14th.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after he was shot near the Bugline Trail in Sussex.There was a heavy law enforcement presence near Highway 164 and Silver Spring Drive Saturday afternoon, May 14th.
Waukesha police encourage use of "Safe Exchange Zone" after Craigslist seller robbed at gunpoint
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a man selling an iPhone on Craigslist was robbed by the buyer on Tuesday, May 10th -- and that has police reminding folks that there is a "Safe Exchange Zone" set up for these types of transactions at the Waukesha Police Department.The armed robbery happened around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.Police say a 911 call came in from the victim, who indicated he was robbed at gunpoint on Haymarket Road near School Drive after driving to the area to meet a buyer for his iPhone he had posted for sale on Craigslist.When the victim arrived at the location, police say the suspect grabbed the phone away and pointed a handgun at the victim and then fled on foot.Officers responded to the scene along with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department's K-9 unit and searched for the suspect.Based on the information given by the victim, officers responded to a residence nearby and located the juvenile suspect inside.The juvenile was arrested and confessed to the robbery and is believed to be responsible for additional thefts and robberies in the neighborhood linked to Craigslist ads, police said.Police are encouraging people to use the "Safe Exchange Zone" at the Waukesha Police Departments and other departments in southeastern Wisconsin to prevent this type of crime from occurring.These "Safe Exchange Zones" are under 24-hour video surveillance.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say a man selling an iPhone on Craigslist was robbed by the buyer on Tuesday, May 10th -- and that has police reminding folks that there is a "Safe Exchange Zone" set up for these types of transactions at the Waukesha Police Department.The armed robbery happened around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.Police say a 911 call came in from the victim, who indicated he was robbed at gunpoint on Haymarket Road near School Drive after driving to the area to meet a buyer for his iPhone he had posted for sale on Craigslist.When the victim arrived at the location, police say the suspect grabbed the phone away and pointed a handgun at the victim and then fled on foot.Officers responded to the scene along with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department's K-9 unit and searched for the suspect.Based on the information given by the victim, officers responded to a residence nearby and located the juvenile suspect inside.The juvenile was arrested and confessed to the robbery and is believed to be responsible for additional thefts and robberies in the neighborhood linked to Craigslist ads, police said.Police are encouraging people to use the "Safe Exchange Zone" at the Waukesha Police Departments and other departments in southeastern Wisconsin to prevent this type of crime from occurring.These "Safe Exchange Zones" are under 24-hour video surveillance.
Menomonee Falls man admits to firing gun inside vehicle, now faces two charges
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 30-year-old Damero Pickett of Menomonee Falls admits to firing a handgun inside a vehicle.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 30-year-old Damero Pickett of Menomonee Falls admits to firing a handgun inside a vehicle.
Student in custody after threat made to Kettle Moraine High School
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kettle Moraine School District and Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said Thursday, May 5th an individual is in custody after a threat was made to the Kettle Moraine High School building indicating students and staff would be harmed on a specific future date.School district officials said the threat was written on a bathroom wall.Sheriff's officials were able to identify the individual believed responsible for the threat -- and that person was taken into custody.The suspect is a student, who has been suspended, and will go through "established school district disciplinary procedures."Safety sweeps were being conducted at Kettle Moraine High School Thursday -- and evening activities inside the building were cancelled for Thursday evening.Patricia Deklotz, the Kettle Moraine School District superintendent, said this in a statement:
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kettle Moraine School District and Waukesha County Sheriff's Department said Thursday, May 5th an individual is in custody after a threat was made to the Kettle Moraine High School building indicating students and staff would be harmed on a specific future date.School district officials said the threat was written on a bathroom wall.Sheriff's officials were able to identify the individual believed responsible for the threat -- and that person was taken into custody.The suspect is a student, who has been suspended, and will go through "established school district disciplinary procedures."Safety sweeps were being conducted at Kettle Moraine High School Thursday -- and evening activities inside the building were cancelled for Thursday evening.Patricia Deklotz, the Kettle Moraine School District superintendent, said this in a statement:
Sign of the times: Police departments offer sense of security with internet exchange sites
MILWAUKEE -- Buying and selling items online is a fast-growing trend.
MILWAUKEE -- Buying and selling items online is a fast-growing trend.
New forms help ensure first responders provide the best service to those with special needs
NEW BERLIN/WAUKESHA -- April is "Autism Awareness Month," and there is a new effort by Waukesha police to ensure that the best service is being provided to those with special needs.At New Berlin Bowl on Sunday, April 24th, bowlers were adorned in colorful shirts and sporting leis during the 8th annual "Hoa Aloha Autism Awareness" event.
NEW BERLIN/WAUKESHA -- April is "Autism Awareness Month," and there is a new effort by Waukesha police to ensure that the best service is being provided to those with special needs.At New Berlin Bowl on Sunday, April 24th, bowlers were adorned in colorful shirts and sporting leis during the 8th annual "Hoa Aloha Autism Awareness" event.
New Berlin police investigate armed robbery at Pizza Hut restaurant
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday night, April 21st at the Pizza Hut on National Avenue.
NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday night, April 21st at the Pizza Hut on National Avenue.
Regional leaders consider who should access Great Lakes
WAUKESHA — A push for expanded access to water from the Great Lakes is at a key point as a regional regulating group meets in Chicago this week to consider a request from a Milwaukee suburb to draw from Lake Michigan.The upcoming recommendation from the Great Lakes-St.
WAUKESHA — A push for expanded access to water from the Great Lakes is at a key point as a regional regulating group meets in Chicago this week to consider a request from a Milwaukee suburb to draw from Lake Michigan.The upcoming recommendation from the Great Lakes-St.
Waukesha girl says man tried to lure her into his car: "She saw a gun in his car"
WAUKESHA -- A game of hide and seek turned frightening in Waukesha on Saturday, April 16th.
WAUKESHA -- A game of hide and seek turned frightening in Waukesha on Saturday, April 16th.
"You have to be careful:" Brookfield police seek identity of suspects in fraud case
BROOKFIELD -- Check your wallets and your statements!
BROOKFIELD -- Check your wallets and your statements!
Are they still a danger? Judge to rule on whether Morgan Geyser, Anissa Weier can be released
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A judge on Friday, April 15th will decide whether two young girls, accused of stabbing a classmate 19 times and leaving her for dead in the woods to appease the fictional character "Slenderman" should be released from custody while the court proceedings against them continue.13-year-old Morgan Geyser and 14-year-old Anissa Weier are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody -- saying they are not dangerous and can return to family.The girls were 12 years old at the time of the alleged stabbing.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A judge on Friday, April 15th will decide whether two young girls, accused of stabbing a classmate 19 times and leaving her for dead in the woods to appease the fictional character "Slenderman" should be released from custody while the court proceedings against them continue.13-year-old Morgan Geyser and 14-year-old Anissa Weier are seeking their release after nearly two years in custody -- saying they are not dangerous and can return to family.The girls were 12 years old at the time of the alleged stabbing.
Police: Five juveniles arrested after fights at "Epic Student Ministries" building in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say five juveniles were arrested following fights at the "Epic Student Ministries" building during an event there Wednesday evening, April 13th.Police say there were 100-120 young people at the event.Police were on hand to monitor the event, along with several adult citizens.Around 8:00 p.m., one teenager apparently began picking fights with people.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say five juveniles were arrested following fights at the "Epic Student Ministries" building during an event there Wednesday evening, April 13th.Police say there were 100-120 young people at the event.Police were on hand to monitor the event, along with several adult citizens.Around 8:00 p.m., one teenager apparently began picking fights with people.
"Looked like drug paraphernalia:" Unusual device prompts hazmat response in Sussex
SUSSEX -- A strange-looking devise prompted a major response at a Sussex apartment complex including hazmat and the DEA Monday afternoon, April 11th.A Sussex man interested in buying the condo discovered the device during a tour of the space.
SUSSEX -- A strange-looking devise prompted a major response at a Sussex apartment complex including hazmat and the DEA Monday afternoon, April 11th.A Sussex man interested in buying the condo discovered the device during a tour of the space.
Five Waukesha South H.S. students taken to hospital after car struck tree
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say five Waukesha South High School students were taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash that happened near Roberta Avenue and Sweetbriar Drive on Wednesday afternoon, April 6th.The crash happened around 12:30 p.m.Police say the vehicle the five teenage boys were in struck a tree.One of the five students in the vehicle had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police say five Waukesha South High School students were taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash that happened near Roberta Avenue and Sweetbriar Drive on Wednesday afternoon, April 6th.The crash happened around 12:30 p.m.Police say the vehicle the five teenage boys were in struck a tree.One of the five students in the vehicle had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.
Buyer beware: Two Waukesha residents victimized by online puppy scam
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department issued a warning Tuesday, March 29th regarding an online scam.Police say in the last few weeks, two separate citizens of Waukesha were victimized by an online scam advertising puppies for sale in the Waukesha area.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha Police Department issued a warning Tuesday, March 29th regarding an online scam.Police say in the last few weeks, two separate citizens of Waukesha were victimized by an online scam advertising puppies for sale in the Waukesha area.
Drugs by mail: Waukesha Co. investigates pot, heroin, meth shipped through U.S. Postal Service
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County authorities are investigating marijuana, meth and heroin all being shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County authorities are investigating marijuana, meth and heroin all being shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Menomonee Falls police need your help to identify GameStop theft suspect
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help to identify a person who they say stole an X-Box One gaming system from the GameStop on County Line Rd.Officials say the suspect was in the GameStop store around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21st.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police need your help to identify a person who they say stole an X-Box One gaming system from the GameStop on County Line Rd.Officials say the suspect was in the GameStop store around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21st.
"It was terrifying:" Brookfield parents worry about their daughter, living in Brussels
BROOKFIELD -- After the Brussels terror attacks, at least one set of parents in the Milwaukee area is waiting for their daughter to come home.
BROOKFIELD -- After the Brussels terror attacks, at least one set of parents in the Milwaukee area is waiting for their daughter to come home.
Hartland mother charged with battery, disorderly conduct, allegedly over school's illness policy
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 32-year-old Jessica Uriniuk of Hartland faces charges of misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct tied to an incident that happened in December 2015.According to the criminal complaint, Waukesha County deputies were dispatched around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 to the Pewaukee Lake Montessori Academy because of a "disturbance in progress."The complaint indicates Uriniuk had emailed the school the day before saying her child had been sick and had "thrown up all over the house." The email stated the child was not going to be able to attend a concert that was scheduled for the afternoon of December 13th.On the morning of December 14th, Uriniuk brought her child to school.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- 32-year-old Jessica Uriniuk of Hartland faces charges of misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct tied to an incident that happened in December 2015.According to the criminal complaint, Waukesha County deputies were dispatched around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 to the Pewaukee Lake Montessori Academy because of a "disturbance in progress."The complaint indicates Uriniuk had emailed the school the day before saying her child had been sick and had "thrown up all over the house." The email stated the child was not going to be able to attend a concert that was scheduled for the afternoon of December 13th.On the morning of December 14th, Uriniuk brought her child to school.
Waukesha police squad struck while on scene of crash near Highway 164, Racine Avenue
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha Police Department squad car was struck in a crash involving three vehicles (including the squad) on Tuesday, March 15th.The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 164 and Racine Avenue.The officer whose squad was struck wasn't hurt.The squad was at the scene of a crash that happened around 4:15 p.m. involving two vehicles.The squad was struck around 4:45.One person suffered a minor injury in the second crash, involving the squad.Both incidents are under investigation.
WAUKESHA -- A Waukesha Police Department squad car was struck in a crash involving three vehicles (including the squad) on Tuesday, March 15th.The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 164 and Racine Avenue.The officer whose squad was struck wasn't hurt.The squad was at the scene of a crash that happened around 4:15 p.m. involving two vehicles.The squad was struck around 4:45.One person suffered a minor injury in the second crash, involving the squad.Both incidents are under investigation.