Brookfield police arrest suspect who confessed to robbery of Ridgestone Bank

Brookfield police arrest suspect who confessed to robbery of Ridgestone Bank

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have announced an arrest in connection with the January 12th robbery of the Ridgestone Bank, located near North Avenue and Lilly Road.According to police, the suspect entered the bank around 4:45 p.m. and passed a note to the teller.

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have announced an arrest in connection with the January 12th robbery of the Ridgestone Bank, located near North Avenue and Lilly Road.According to police, the suspect entered the bank around 4:45 p.m. and passed a note to the teller.

Kohl's Off-Aisle, Rogan's Shoes coming to Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha

Kohl's Off-Aisle, Rogan's Shoes coming to Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- A Kohl's Off-Aisle store will be coming to the Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha.The Off-Aisle is a discount store.It will likely fill the space that was home to a Kmart store.The Sunset Crossing shopping center has also recently sealed a lease for a Rogan's Shoes store.There's no word yet on when either store will open.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

WAUKESHA -- A Kohl's Off-Aisle store will be coming to the Sunset Crossing shopping center in Waukesha.The Off-Aisle is a discount store.It will likely fill the space that was home to a Kmart store.The Sunset Crossing shopping center has also recently sealed a lease for a Rogan's Shoes store.There's no word yet on when either store will open.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Several in custody after separate vehicle thefts, pursuit in Menomonee Falls

Several in custody after separate vehicle thefts, pursuit in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police say several people are in custody following separate vehicle thefts and one pursuit that occurred late on Saturday, January 2nd.Police say two people are in custody following a report of a vehicle theft and subsequent pursuit.Police say around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft near Lynwood Drive and Menomonee Avenue.Officers in the area observed the vehicle, and pursued it to the intersection of Menomonee Avenue and Town Line Road, where the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a snow bank.The vehicle's passenger was taken into custody immediately.Police say the driver fled the scene on foot.A perimeter was established, and with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and New Berlin K-9 officers the driver was taken into custody near Lannon Road and Schlei Road.

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police say several people are in custody following separate vehicle thefts and one pursuit that occurred late on Saturday, January 2nd.Police say two people are in custody following a report of a vehicle theft and subsequent pursuit.Police say around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft near Lynwood Drive and Menomonee Avenue.Officers in the area observed the vehicle, and pursued it to the intersection of Menomonee Avenue and Town Line Road, where the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a snow bank.The vehicle's passenger was taken into custody immediately.Police say the driver fled the scene on foot.A perimeter was established, and with the assistance of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and New Berlin K-9 officers the driver was taken into custody near Lannon Road and Schlei Road.

Two suspects at large, accused of stealing from vehicles parked in Menomonee Falls

Two suspects at large, accused of stealing from vehicles parked in Menomonee Falls

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are seeking two suspects accused of entering vehicles in the parking lot of a business, and stealing items from those vehicles.Police say on Tuesday, December 29th shortly before noon, two black males entered three parked vehicles in a manufacturing company's parking lot -- removing a Ruger 9mm SR9 handgun with a black holster, a cell phone, jumper cables and a phone charger.Police say in one of these incidents the suspects forced entry into a trunk.The suspects then fled the scene in an orange Kia Forte four-door vehicle with a temporary Texas license plate of: DRT-5965.Police say these suspects fled from an officer east on Brown Deer Road from 124th Street and south of 91st before the pursuit was terminated.Menomonee Falls police say they received a call from Milwaukee police indicating the suspect vehicle, which had been stolen, was recovered on Tuesday night.The suspects remain at large.

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls police are seeking two suspects accused of entering vehicles in the parking lot of a business, and stealing items from those vehicles.Police say on Tuesday, December 29th shortly before noon, two black males entered three parked vehicles in a manufacturing company's parking lot -- removing a Ruger 9mm SR9 handgun with a black holster, a cell phone, jumper cables and a phone charger.Police say in one of these incidents the suspects forced entry into a trunk.The suspects then fled the scene in an orange Kia Forte four-door vehicle with a temporary Texas license plate of: DRT-5965.Police say these suspects fled from an officer east on Brown Deer Road from 124th Street and south of 91st before the pursuit was terminated.Menomonee Falls police say they received a call from Milwaukee police indicating the suspect vehicle, which had been stolen, was recovered on Tuesday night.The suspects remain at large.

Three critically injured in crash on I-94 near County P in Waukesha County

Three critically injured in crash on I-94 near County P in Waukesha County

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-94 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed at County P Tuesday, December 29th due to a multi-vehicle crash.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- All lanes on I-94 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed at County P Tuesday, December 29th due to a multi-vehicle crash.

New Berlin police: Four teens in custody after several recent criminal damage incidents

New Berlin police: Four teens in custody after several recent criminal damage incidents

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say four teens have been taken into custody in connection with a series of criminal damage incidents that have occurred in recent weeks.The teens were taken into custody early on Wednesday, December 23rd -- around 12:30 a.m.Police say the teens were taken into custody for criminal damage to property and other offenses following what police are calling "a fresh round of destruction" near Ohio Drive and Sandalwood Drive.Police were called out to that area regarding suspects who were causing damage to a lamp in a yard.The caller provided a description of the suspect vehicle -- and responding officers located the vehicle near 124th Street and National Avenue.The four teens were arrested during a traffic stop.If you live in this area of New Berlin and you have experienced recent damage, police are asking that you report it by calling the Waukesha County Communication Center at (262) 446-5070.New Berlin police said on December 17th they were stepping up patrols after a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents.Police said most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours, and indicated water bottles were being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say four teens have been taken into custody in connection with a series of criminal damage incidents that have occurred in recent weeks.The teens were taken into custody early on Wednesday, December 23rd -- around 12:30 a.m.Police say the teens were taken into custody for criminal damage to property and other offenses following what police are calling "a fresh round of destruction" near Ohio Drive and Sandalwood Drive.Police were called out to that area regarding suspects who were causing damage to a lamp in a yard.The caller provided a description of the suspect vehicle -- and responding officers located the vehicle near 124th Street and National Avenue.The four teens were arrested during a traffic stop.If you live in this area of New Berlin and you have experienced recent damage, police are asking that you report it by calling the Waukesha County Communication Center at (262) 446-5070.New Berlin police said on December 17th they were stepping up patrols after a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents.Police said most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours, and indicated water bottles were being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.

Three teens accused in carjacking at gunpoint in health center parking lot barely old enough to drive

Three teens accused in carjacking at gunpoint in health center parking lot barely old enough to drive

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three teens from Milwaukee are in custody for allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Froedtert North Hills Health Center in Menomonee Falls on Monday, December 21st.

MENOMONEE FALLS -- Three teens from Milwaukee are in custody for allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Froedtert North Hills Health Center in Menomonee Falls on Monday, December 21st.

Medical emergency: First responders dispatched to Kettle Moraine High School; scene secured

Medical emergency: First responders dispatched to Kettle Moraine High School; scene secured

WALES -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say emergency responders were called out to Kettle Moraine High School Thursday evening, December 17th.We're told there was an unknown medical emergency involving a staff member at Kettle Moraine High School.Emergency responders were called to the school around 5:00 p.m. -- and the scene was secured.Sheriff's officials say the school is safe -- and that everything would continue at the high school as scheduled Thursday evening.No further details have been released on this incident.

WALES -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say emergency responders were called out to Kettle Moraine High School Thursday evening, December 17th.We're told there was an unknown medical emergency involving a staff member at Kettle Moraine High School.Emergency responders were called to the school around 5:00 p.m. -- and the scene was secured.Sheriff's officials say the school is safe -- and that everything would continue at the high school as scheduled Thursday evening.No further details have been released on this incident.

New Berlin police step up patrols, warn residents after series of criminal damage incidents

New Berlin police step up patrols, warn residents after series of criminal damage incidents

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are warning residents about a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents in recent weeks.Police say most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours.Water bottles are being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.Police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity give them a call immediately.

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are warning residents about a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents in recent weeks.Police say most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours.Water bottles are being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.Police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity give them a call immediately.

Officials need help locating suspect after home invasion in Waukesha County

Officials need help locating suspect after home invasion in Waukesha County

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials in Waukesha County are seeking a suspect in connection with a home invasion that occurred in the Town of Vernon in Waukesha County on Monday evening, December 7th.It happened around 5:30 p.m. at a home on Crestview Court.Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say the victim was able to run out of her home, and to a neighbor's home, where 911 was called.Deputies responded immediately, but were unable to locate a suspect.The home was searched and processed for evidence.The suspect is described as a white man, standing 5'6" to 5'8" tall with a slim build.

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Officials in Waukesha County are seeking a suspect in connection with a home invasion that occurred in the Town of Vernon in Waukesha County on Monday evening, December 7th.It happened around 5:30 p.m. at a home on Crestview Court.Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say the victim was able to run out of her home, and to a neighbor's home, where 911 was called.Deputies responded immediately, but were unable to locate a suspect.The home was searched and processed for evidence.The suspect is described as a white man, standing 5'6" to 5'8" tall with a slim build.

Woman rescued from car roof after driving into Fox River in Waukesha

Woman rescued from car roof after driving into Fox River in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- A 24-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she drove her car into the frigid Fox River in downtown Waukesha on Friday, November 27th.

WAUKESHA -- A 24-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she drove her car into the frigid Fox River in downtown Waukesha on Friday, November 27th.

Woman taken to the hospital after two-vehicle crash on Barstow Street in Waukesha

Woman taken to the hospital after two-vehicle crash on Barstow Street in Waukesha

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening, Novemer 25th.It happened around 7:15 p.m.Police say a woman headed northbound on Barstow Street crossed the center line and struck another vehicle headed southbound.The crash caused the woman's vehicle to roll onto its roof.The woman was was taken to a hospital, but we're told her injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.Police are looking into whether the woman was impaired at the time of the crash.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening, Novemer 25th.It happened around 7:15 p.m.Police say a woman headed northbound on Barstow Street crossed the center line and struck another vehicle headed southbound.The crash caused the woman's vehicle to roll onto its roof.The woman was was taken to a hospital, but we're told her injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.Police are looking into whether the woman was impaired at the time of the crash.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Waukesha man wins $163,000 jackpot in Wisconsin Lottery's Badger 5 drawing

Waukesha man wins $163,000 jackpot in Wisconsin Lottery's Badger 5 drawing

WAUKESHA -- A man from Waukesha is the lucky winner of a $163,000 jackpot from the Badger 5 drawing on Wednesday, November 18th.Ales Tompa purchased the winning ticket at the PDQ store located at 2302 E.

WAUKESHA -- A man from Waukesha is the lucky winner of a $163,000 jackpot from the Badger 5 drawing on Wednesday, November 18th.Ales Tompa purchased the winning ticket at the PDQ store located at 2302 E.