Officials: 1 injured in crash near 76th and Loomis in Franklin

Officials: 1 injured in crash near 76th and Loomis in Franklin

FRANKLIN -- One person was injured in a crash near 76th Street and Loomis Road in Franklin early Saturday morning, Jan. 4.The Franklin Police and Fire Departments were called to the scene around 3:45 a.m. Authorities said it was a single-vehicle crash and that the driver was taken to the hospital for treatment.The cause of the crash and the extent of the driver's injuries weren't immediately known.

Franklin PD: Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Walmart on S. 27th Street

Franklin PD: Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Walmart on S. 27th Street

FRANKLIN -- Police say a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Walmart on S. 27th Street in Franklin on Thursday morning, Dec. 19.Officials say at 10:15 a.m., they received a 911 call from managers at the Walmart reporting they had discovered an indication that an explosive device may be in the building.The store was safely evacuated and the building was searched by officers from the Franklin Police Department with assistance of Explosive Detection K-9(s) from the Milwaukee Police Department and Department of Homeland Security.No explosive devices were located in the building.The store was expected to reopen for business Thursday afternoon.

Franklin Police Department warns of area gift card scam

Franklin Police Department warns of area gift card scam

FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Police Department is warning citizens about a gift card scam recently discovered in Franklin and surrounding suburbs.According to the Department, scammers are printing out their own barcodes and placing them over the actual gift card barcode at local retailers.

'It's sad:' Dementia leads to dropped charge against caregiver accused of stealing $17K

'It's sad:' Dementia leads to dropped charge against caregiver accused of stealing $17K

FRANKLIN — Stealing from the elderly is a growing problem across Wisconsin, and the FOX6 Investigators found caregivers suspected of financially abusing their elderly clients sometimes go unpunished.Franklin police said they had a "tight case" against a personal care worker accused of fraud, until something happened that derailed it.

Franklin Walmart evacuated Sunday morning following bomb threat; no explosives found

Franklin Walmart evacuated Sunday morning following bomb threat; no explosives found

FRANKLIN -- The Walmart on 27th Street in Franklin was evacuated Sunday morning, Aug. 11 following a bomb threat -- and officials said no explosives were found.Police responded around 9:30 a.m. after a phone call came in from a store manager, who said they had "discovered an indication that an explosive device may be in the building."The store was safely evacuated and then checked by Franklin police with help from explosive detection K-9 officers from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and Milwaukee Police Department.No explosive devices were found, and the store reopened for business.

Franklin police called out to Sam's Club for reports of person shot in parking lot

Franklin police called out to Sam's Club for reports of person shot in parking lot

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police on Saturday, July 27 were dispatched to Sam's Club around 12:15 p.m. for reports of a person shot in the parking lot.According to police, one person was shot and a 56-year-old Milwaukee resident was taken into custody.There is no danger to the public.The case will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Franklin Walmart evacuated due to bomb threat; nothing suspicious found

Franklin Walmart evacuated due to bomb threat; nothing suspicious found

FRANKLIN -- The Walmart store near 27th and Rawson was evacuated Tuesday, June 18 due to a bomb threat.Franklin police said around 3:45 p.m., a 911 call came in from Walmart management, who said they discovered an indication an explosive device might have been in the building.After the building was evacuated, it was searched by police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's explosive detection K-9s.No explosive devices were found, and the store reopened for business.

'Didn't see it as a big deal:' Probation for Greenfield man prosecutors said impersonated an officer at Walgreens

'Didn't see it as a big deal:' Probation for Greenfield man prosecutors said impersonated an officer at Walgreens

FRANKLIN -- A Greenfield man prosecutors said tried to pat down a woman at a Walgreens and then gave her a ride home was sentenced to one year probation after pleading guilty to one count of impersonating a peace officer on April 18.Lucas VanEngen, 29, was sentenced to serve 90 days in the House of Correction with Huber release and credit for two days' time served, but that sentence was imposed and stayed, and VanEngen was instead placed on probation for a year, with 30 days in the House of Correction imposed and stayed.FOX6 News spoke with VanEngen shortly after this incident and he called it a big misunderstanding.According to a criminal complaint, VanEngen made a purchase at the Walgreens on West Loomis Road in Franklin on Dec. 16, 2018.

Police: Crash in Franklin may have followed medical emergency; driver taken to hospital

Police: Crash in Franklin may have followed medical emergency; driver taken to hospital

FRANKLIN -- A 61-year-old Franklin man was taken to the hospital after a crash that may have been caused by a medical emergency.It happened on Thursday, May 2, just before 11 a.m. near 92nd and Rawson.Police said the victim's vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.The 61-year-old driver was taken to the hospital from the scene.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was assisting Franklin police with the investigation.