New tool in its arsenal: Waukesha County Sheriff's Department now using Narcan
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a pilot Narcan program to help address the increase of drug related-overdose deaths throughout Waukesha County.As of January 2015, each marked Sheriff’s vehicle was equipped with a kit containing the necessary drug and equipment needed to administer the Narcan.Deputy Nathan Franzke is one of those who is now trained and ready to use Narcan to save lives."It's just another trained function that we have.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a pilot Narcan program to help address the increase of drug related-overdose deaths throughout Waukesha County.As of January 2015, each marked Sheriff’s vehicle was equipped with a kit containing the necessary drug and equipment needed to administer the Narcan.Deputy Nathan Franzke is one of those who is now trained and ready to use Narcan to save lives."It's just another trained function that we have.
Two Brookfield East High School staff members hurt in scuffle with student
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Two staff members (a teacher and a teacher's aide) from Brookfield East High School were hurt after a physical altercation with a 16-year-old student outside of the school on Wednesday morning, February 4th.Police tell FOX6 News say around 8:15 a.m. an officer was investigating a property complaint when he was dispatched to the school.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Two staff members (a teacher and a teacher's aide) from Brookfield East High School were hurt after a physical altercation with a 16-year-old student outside of the school on Wednesday morning, February 4th.Police tell FOX6 News say around 8:15 a.m. an officer was investigating a property complaint when he was dispatched to the school.
Smokey Bear sign LOCATED, now search is on for suspects who stole it
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- The "Smokey Bear" sign stolen from in front of the Town of Vernon Fire Station #2 has been located -- and is back with the fire department.Officials say the sign was found by a Town of Vernon employee -- it had been discarded in front of the Town Hall.
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- The "Smokey Bear" sign stolen from in front of the Town of Vernon Fire Station #2 has been located -- and is back with the fire department.Officials say the sign was found by a Town of Vernon employee -- it had been discarded in front of the Town Hall.
Smokey Bear STOLEN: Suspects use chainsaw to take 6-foot icon for themselves
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- He stands six feet tall and lets people know they can prevent forest fires.
TOWN OF VERNON (WITI) -- He stands six feet tall and lets people know they can prevent forest fires.
"It's easy stuff to plow:" Plow crews, residents in Waukesha try to stay ahead of the snow
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County was just one of the areas hit hard by snow falling late Saturday night, January 31st and continuing through the day and into the night on Sunday, February 1st.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County was just one of the areas hit hard by snow falling late Saturday night, January 31st and continuing through the day and into the night on Sunday, February 1st.
Caught on camera: Man suspected of stealing several John Deere lawn tractors
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in its search for a suspect who stole several John Deere lawn tractors from a business in the Town of Vernon.Officials say the crime happened between Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th at Proven Power on National Avenue.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in its search for a suspect who stole several John Deere lawn tractors from a business in the Town of Vernon.Officials say the crime happened between Saturday, December 27th and Sunday, December 28th at Proven Power on National Avenue.
Pain at the pump: A community seeks justice for Citgo gas station clerk
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A Waukesha gas station attendant was fatally shot two weeks ago, and now his co-workers are speaking out -- and his customers are calling for justice.Two suspects in the case are behind bars for their alleged involvement in the shooting.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A Waukesha gas station attendant was fatally shot two weeks ago, and now his co-workers are speaking out -- and his customers are calling for justice.Two suspects in the case are behind bars for their alleged involvement in the shooting.
You can now drop off your unwanted, expired drugs at the Waukesha Police Department
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- In an effort to combat the abuse of prescription drugs, the Waukesha Police Department has installed a metal drug collection box in the front lobby of the police department on Delafield Street -- where folks can drop off unwanted or expired medications.The following guidelines have been set for the Waukesha Police Department Drug Disposal Program:
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- In an effort to combat the abuse of prescription drugs, the Waukesha Police Department has installed a metal drug collection box in the front lobby of the police department on Delafield Street -- where folks can drop off unwanted or expired medications.The following guidelines have been set for the Waukesha Police Department Drug Disposal Program:
"He's going to have a lot of success stories:" K9 Officer Askan to join New Berlin PD
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- He's an expert at finding illegal drugs and criminals, and he's about to become the newest member of the New Berlin Police Force.From sniffing out heroin to finding evidence left behind by a burglar, K9 Officer Askan can do it all.Askan is a German Shepard, and one of two K9s on the New Berlin Police Force.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- He's an expert at finding illegal drugs and criminals, and he's about to become the newest member of the New Berlin Police Force.From sniffing out heroin to finding evidence left behind by a burglar, K9 Officer Askan can do it all.Askan is a German Shepard, and one of two K9s on the New Berlin Police Force.
Waukesha police investigating incident in which shots were fired outside apartment complex
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Monday evening, January 19th.Police were called out to the 2700 block of N.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Monday evening, January 19th.Police were called out to the 2700 block of N.
WANTED by police: Search continues for Darrin Malone, suspect in gas station robbery/shooting
WAUKESHA (WITI) — Two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at the Citgo gas station in Waukesha that killed 65-year-old Saeed Sharwani of Brookfield -- and police say one of those in custody is the man who pulled the trigger.
WAUKESHA (WITI) — Two people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at the Citgo gas station in Waukesha that killed 65-year-old Saeed Sharwani of Brookfield -- and police say one of those in custody is the man who pulled the trigger.
BUSTED: Waukesha police arrest man who shot, killed Citgo gas station clerk
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police have arrested one of the suspects involved in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Citgo gas station in Waukesha on Tuesday, January 13th.Police say 19-year-old convicted felon, Kenneth Thomas, was arrested in West Allis less than 10 hours after the shooting.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Police have arrested one of the suspects involved in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Citgo gas station in Waukesha on Tuesday, January 13th.Police say 19-year-old convicted felon, Kenneth Thomas, was arrested in West Allis less than 10 hours after the shooting.
"We're going to be there in a small part:" Waukesha company helps 'light up' Seattle
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The NFC Championship broadcast will have some Wisconsin ties that you might miss -- if you're not looking carefully!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The NFC Championship broadcast will have some Wisconsin ties that you might miss -- if you're not looking carefully!
Drug collection units now available at Waukesha County Sheriff's Department
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has installed three drug collection units through a grant from CVS Pharmacy.In participating in this program, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to help keep harmful, unused medications out of the hands of children as well as out of the environment.“The drug collection unit is a valuable tool in the community to assist in safely removing unneeded medications, especially opiates, from homes.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has installed three drug collection units through a grant from CVS Pharmacy.In participating in this program, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department has taken steps to help keep harmful, unused medications out of the hands of children as well as out of the environment.“The drug collection unit is a valuable tool in the community to assist in safely removing unneeded medications, especially opiates, from homes.
Police: Trailer carrying crushed cars tips over, cars spill onto roadway in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police were working to clean up a crash that led to crushed cars being spilled onto the roadway Thursday, January 15th.It happened at E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police were working to clean up a crash that led to crushed cars being spilled onto the roadway Thursday, January 15th.It happened at E.
"Armed and dangerous:" Police on the hunt for suspects who shot, killed gas station clerk in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are asking for the public's help as they search for two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday, January 13th at a gas station in Waukesha -- suspects they describe as armed and dangerous.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are asking for the public's help as they search for two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday, January 13th at a gas station in Waukesha -- suspects they describe as armed and dangerous.
New Berlin police apprehend robbery suspects with the help of alert citizens
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- They knocked at the front door, but New Berlin police say a group of burglars from Milwaukee hoped no one would answer.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- They knocked at the front door, but New Berlin police say a group of burglars from Milwaukee hoped no one would answer.
Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy on administrative duty; arrested on suspicion of OWI
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a deputy was arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Monday night, January 5th.
WAUKESHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a deputy was arrested following a single-vehicle crash on Monday night, January 5th.
As bitter cold lingers, Waukesha County officials launch online resource directory
WAUKESHA (WITI) – Based on forecasts, southeast Wisconsin temperatures are expected to continue to drop well below zero.
WAUKESHA (WITI) – Based on forecasts, southeast Wisconsin temperatures are expected to continue to drop well below zero.
BUSTED! New Berlin police arrest three burglary suspects who may be responsible for crimes in other counties
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say some alert citizens helped to bust a daytime burglary ring, and they say the suspects may be responsible for burglaries in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.Police say the suspects' method of operation was to look for what appeared to be unoccupied homes.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police say some alert citizens helped to bust a daytime burglary ring, and they say the suspects may be responsible for burglaries in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.Police say the suspects' method of operation was to look for what appeared to be unoccupied homes.