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.

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.

911 dispatchers give conflicting directives during Azana incident

BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- More than a dozen women were at Azana Salon and Spa in October 2012 when Radcliffe Haughton came in with a gun and opened fire.

Loved ones gather in Waukesha to remember "Nani" Negron

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Loved ones gathered Wednesday evening, April 24th at Frame Park in Waukesha to remember 24-year-old Shanel Negron -- known by her nickname "Nani." Negron was gunned down on Monday -- allegedly by her boyfriend, 26-year-old Eddie Callaway outside the Waukesha home the two shared.Negron was remembered on Wednesday as a candlelight vigil was held in her honor.

New details in Waukesha officer-involved shooting

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 24th released some additional details on two officers involved in a shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 21st in the 500 block of Spring Crest Circle.A 44-year-old man was shot and wounded by Waukesha officers early Sunday, April 21st after officials say he lunged at them with knives.

Students at Horning Middle School "go blue" for autism awareness

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Kids at Horning Middle School in Waukesha added some blue to their hair in an attempt to raise awareness of autism.April is Autism Awareness Month, and the slogan is "Light it up blue."The public charity "Good Friends" is encouraging kids in Waukesha to wear blue highlights in their hair for autism."Good Friends" teaches kids how to accept and show empathy to those with autism.Middle schoolers at Horning Middle School got to pay $10 for a blue streak, feather or blue tinsel -- or $25 for all three."We have been at about 10 different schools this month locally here at the Waukesha district and across the board they have just been blowing us away with their support for the good friends organization and autism awareness.

Charges expected soon in Waukesha officer-involved incident

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 44-year-old man was shot and wounded by Waukesha officers early Sunday, April 21st after officials say he lunged at them with knives.