Suspicious package leaves Waukesha residents uneasy
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A bomb scare on Friday evening, July 26th has left many in Waukesha with an uneasy feeling.Waukesha Police and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad were called to Bryant Street Bridge around 7:30 p.m. as hundreds gathered for "Friday Night Live." They found an unattended box covered in duct tape with tubing protruding from the device."We grew up in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A bomb scare on Friday evening, July 26th has left many in Waukesha with an uneasy feeling.Waukesha Police and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad were called to Bryant Street Bridge around 7:30 p.m. as hundreds gathered for "Friday Night Live." They found an unattended box covered in duct tape with tubing protruding from the device."We grew up in Waukesha.
Bomb Squad determines "suspicious package" in Waukesha not dangerous
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha Police responded to a report of a suspicious package near the Fox River.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha Police responded to a report of a suspicious package near the Fox River.
Menomonee Falls police seeking suspect in repeated gas thefts
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Menomonee Falls police are seeking the suspect responsible for multiple thefts of gasoline, and armed robbery.The thefts occurred on:
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- Menomonee Falls police are seeking the suspect responsible for multiple thefts of gasoline, and armed robbery.The thefts occurred on:
56-year-old man injured after being struck by train in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 56-year-old man was injured Tuesday evening, July 23rd when he was struck by a train in Waukesha.It happened in the 400 block of Arcadian Avenue.A spokesperson for the Canadian National Railway told FOX6 News one of the company's northbound trains struck a person just after 5:00 p.m. near Arcadian and Hartwell Ave.The pedestrian was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life.He is said to be in stable condition, and under medical evaluation.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 56-year-old man was injured Tuesday evening, July 23rd when he was struck by a train in Waukesha.It happened in the 400 block of Arcadian Avenue.A spokesperson for the Canadian National Railway told FOX6 News one of the company's northbound trains struck a person just after 5:00 p.m. near Arcadian and Hartwell Ave.The pedestrian was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life.He is said to be in stable condition, and under medical evaluation.
Man suffers medical emergency, dies on trail in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 56-year-old man from the Town of Genesee was found unresponsive on the Drumlin Trail near Grandview Boulevard and MacArthur Drive in Waukesha Monday night, July 22nd.Officials say the 56-year-old man was riding his bike on the Drumlin Trail when they believe he suffered a health emergency, and died.Few additional details have been released at this time, including exactly what led to the man's death.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 56-year-old man from the Town of Genesee was found unresponsive on the Drumlin Trail near Grandview Boulevard and MacArthur Drive in Waukesha Monday night, July 22nd.Officials say the 56-year-old man was riding his bike on the Drumlin Trail when they believe he suffered a health emergency, and died.Few additional details have been released at this time, including exactly what led to the man's death.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
One killed, another injured in early morning crash in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials say a driver was killed in a crash in Waukesha that occurred on Sunday, July 21st just after 4:40 a.m.It happened in the 1100 block of E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Officials say a driver was killed in a crash in Waukesha that occurred on Sunday, July 21st just after 4:40 a.m.It happened in the 1100 block of E.
48-year-old man arrested after standoff in Pewaukee
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- A 48-year-old Brookfield man was arrested in Pewaukee after a four-hour standoff with authorities at the man's business on Jericho Dr.Investigators say the man locked himself inside the business and refused to exit.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- A 48-year-old Brookfield man was arrested in Pewaukee after a four-hour standoff with authorities at the man's business on Jericho Dr.Investigators say the man locked himself inside the business and refused to exit.
Two arrested following reports of theft in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police arrested two suspects following reports of subjects entering and removing items from unlocked vehicles in the area of 13400 W.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- New Berlin police arrested two suspects following reports of subjects entering and removing items from unlocked vehicles in the area of 13400 W.
Fire crews battle heat while knocking down Waukesha house fire
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Firefighters battled the heat and humidity on Thursday, July 18th as they responded to a house fire at 405 E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Firefighters battled the heat and humidity on Thursday, July 18th as they responded to a house fire at 405 E.
Surprising twist revealed as police investigate Waukesha stabbing
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, July 6th, officials responded to a Waukesha apartment, and found a man covered in blood.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- On Saturday, July 6th, officials responded to a Waukesha apartment, and found a man covered in blood.
Waukesha man charged with sexual assault of a child due in court
WAUKESHA (WITI) — 34-year-old David Trejo Miguel, the Waukesha man facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child, is due in court Tuesday, July 9thMiguel is charged with the following: Repeated sexual assault of a child, sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age, and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child.The criminal complaint against Trejo Miguel indicates on Saturday, March 23rd, police were called to the defendant’s home because the parents of one of three teenage girls who had been at the home were concerned for the well-being of another one of the girls.The complaint says Trejo Miguel “admitted he did provide a twelve-pack of hard lemonade to the girls and also provided them with marijuana to smoke.
WAUKESHA (WITI) — 34-year-old David Trejo Miguel, the Waukesha man facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child, is due in court Tuesday, July 9thMiguel is charged with the following: Repeated sexual assault of a child, sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age, and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child.The criminal complaint against Trejo Miguel indicates on Saturday, March 23rd, police were called to the defendant’s home because the parents of one of three teenage girls who had been at the home were concerned for the well-being of another one of the girls.The complaint says Trejo Miguel “admitted he did provide a twelve-pack of hard lemonade to the girls and also provided them with marijuana to smoke.
Waukesha County Sheriff's officials search for suspect
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials on Sunday, June 23rd were searching for a suspect in the woods in the area of Balmer Park -- located near Lyndsay Road and Woods Edge Drive in the city of Pewaukee.Officials say they received a tip advising that a suspect involved in an ongoing investigation was camping in the woods.The Tactical Enforcement Unit was called out to complete a search of the area.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was assisted in the search by several other municipalities including; City of Waukesha Police Department, City of Brookfield Police Department, Village of Hartland Police Department, Village of Menomonee Falls Police Department and Village of Pewaukee Police Department as well the Pewaukee Fire Department.A reverse 911 call was made to the residents in that area at approximately 1:50 p.m. advising them that we were looking for a possible suspect and to call 911 if they saw anything suspicious.A search of the entire area was completed with no one located at this time.After the search, the residents were notified that the area was cleared and they could resume normal activities.It is unknown if this tip was valid or not, however all necessary precautions were taken to insure the safety of that community.The tip received is still under investigation at this time.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials on Sunday, June 23rd were searching for a suspect in the woods in the area of Balmer Park -- located near Lyndsay Road and Woods Edge Drive in the city of Pewaukee.Officials say they received a tip advising that a suspect involved in an ongoing investigation was camping in the woods.The Tactical Enforcement Unit was called out to complete a search of the area.The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department was assisted in the search by several other municipalities including; City of Waukesha Police Department, City of Brookfield Police Department, Village of Hartland Police Department, Village of Menomonee Falls Police Department and Village of Pewaukee Police Department as well the Pewaukee Fire Department.A reverse 911 call was made to the residents in that area at approximately 1:50 p.m. advising them that we were looking for a possible suspect and to call 911 if they saw anything suspicious.A search of the entire area was completed with no one located at this time.After the search, the residents were notified that the area was cleared and they could resume normal activities.It is unknown if this tip was valid or not, however all necessary precautions were taken to insure the safety of that community.The tip received is still under investigation at this time.
Neighbors upset over plan for Brookfield quarry
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- People in the city of Brookfield got a closer look Wednesday night, June 19th at a plan to fill a former quarry with waste from highway construction projects.The area in question is about 85 acres south of Burleigh and east of Lilly Road.Currently, the old quarry is filled with water, and the area is undeveloped.Clean fill from places like the Zoo Interchange Project would fill the area.Once that's done, the area could be developed into housing units.Brookfield's mayor says there's a lot to consider before it's all approved -- and neighbors don't want it."The numbers have been run that we're going to have a truck every four minutes six days a week 12 hours a day bringing a substantial amount of landfill," Brookfield resident Jack Berlinski said."It's not a done deal.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- People in the city of Brookfield got a closer look Wednesday night, June 19th at a plan to fill a former quarry with waste from highway construction projects.The area in question is about 85 acres south of Burleigh and east of Lilly Road.Currently, the old quarry is filled with water, and the area is undeveloped.Clean fill from places like the Zoo Interchange Project would fill the area.Once that's done, the area could be developed into housing units.Brookfield's mayor says there's a lot to consider before it's all approved -- and neighbors don't want it."The numbers have been run that we're going to have a truck every four minutes six days a week 12 hours a day bringing a substantial amount of landfill," Brookfield resident Jack Berlinski said."It's not a done deal.
Man faces charges, accused of encouraging sex with goats
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 41-year-old Waukesha man faces charges in connection with an incident during which he is accused of acting disorderly inside a Waukesha restaurant -- allegedly questioning patrons about their feelings on having sexual relations with goats.41-year-old Shaun Orris of Waukesha faces one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of disorderly conduct.A criminal complaint in the case says officers were dispatched to the Montecito restaurant on West Broadway for a report of a possible disorderly person.The complaint says there, officials located Orris, whom the restaurant's owner said had been drinking in the bar that night.The complaint says the restaurant's owner told officials Orris was asking other patrons whether they believed it was their Constitutional right to have sexual relations with a goat.Based upon these questions and other unusual statements from Orris, the restaurant's owner told officials he asked Orris to leave the bar -- according to the complaint.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A 41-year-old Waukesha man faces charges in connection with an incident during which he is accused of acting disorderly inside a Waukesha restaurant -- allegedly questioning patrons about their feelings on having sexual relations with goats.41-year-old Shaun Orris of Waukesha faces one count of carrying a concealed weapon and one count of disorderly conduct.A criminal complaint in the case says officers were dispatched to the Montecito restaurant on West Broadway for a report of a possible disorderly person.The complaint says there, officials located Orris, whom the restaurant's owner said had been drinking in the bar that night.The complaint says the restaurant's owner told officials Orris was asking other patrons whether they believed it was their Constitutional right to have sexual relations with a goat.Based upon these questions and other unusual statements from Orris, the restaurant's owner told officials he asked Orris to leave the bar -- according to the complaint.
Brookfield church recovering after storm damage
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- A tree that crashed onto the roof of a Brookfield church has been cleaned up.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- A tree that crashed onto the roof of a Brookfield church has been cleaned up.
Waukesha police seeking suspect in armed bank robbery
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are seeking the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of Summit Credit Union on W.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha police are seeking the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of Summit Credit Union on W.
Man struck by bus after attempting to retrieve turtle from roadway
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a 70-year-old Eagle man was struck by a school bus, while in the roadway trying to remove a turtle.The man was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay.It happened on Highway 59, just west of Antique Lane in the Town of Eagle.Sheriff's officials say the man pulled his car onto the shoulder of the road, exited his vehicle and walked into the roadway to attempt to remove a turtle in the road.A 49-year-old bus driver slowed down when he saw the man cross the road, but as he returned to his vehicle, he did not see the bus and stepped out in front of it -- according to officials.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say a 70-year-old Eagle man was struck by a school bus, while in the roadway trying to remove a turtle.The man was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay.It happened on Highway 59, just west of Antique Lane in the Town of Eagle.Sheriff's officials say the man pulled his car onto the shoulder of the road, exited his vehicle and walked into the roadway to attempt to remove a turtle in the road.A 49-year-old bus driver slowed down when he saw the man cross the road, but as he returned to his vehicle, he did not see the bus and stepped out in front of it -- according to officials.
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.
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.
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.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A jury on Wednesday, June 5th found Billy Ingram guilty in the murder of a Waukesha gas station clerk last August.