Former Franklin volunteer bowling coach accused of sexually assaulting teen boy pleads not guilty
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin High School bowling coach accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student pleaded not guilty Thursday, Feb. 28.Zachary Drabek, 19, waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial.
Greenfield police: Suspects hit cellphone stores in 5 jurisdictions in 'smash and grab' incidents
GREENFIELD -- Police in five jurisdictions are investigating "smash and grab" incidents that happened at cellphone stores early Thursday, Jan. 31.Greenfield police said the AT&T store near 76th and Edgerton Avenue was hit around 2:30 a.m. by five suspects who were wearing hoodies with their faces covered.
43-year-old Franklin man in custody for homicide, human remains found in burn pit
EAST TROY -- A 43-year-old Franklin resident and business owner has been taken into custody for first degree intentional homicide, officials say.
'Look me in the eye -- you will die:' Franklin man accused of threatening police officers
FRANKLIN -- A Franklin man is accused of threatening police officers -- an incident that began when officers were taking him home upon his release from custody.Robert Michalak, 51, faces two counts of "threat to a law enforcement officer."According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 11, around 10:30 p.m., police were transporting Michalak back to his home after he was released from custody in connection with an earlier incident.
Man accused of making a bomb scare at Franklin Walmart pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Aaron Ziehr pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 10 to one count of making a bomb scare.The charge against Ziehr was filed after a September incident in which Ziehr indicated he had a bomb strapped to his chest at the Walmart in Franklin.
Police: Man arrested after report of suicide bomber near Franklin Walmart
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 20-year-old man is now in custody after a report of a suicidal subject with a bomb vest attached to his chest near the Franklin Walmart late Tuesday, Sept. 25.Officials say West Allis police arrested the 20-year-old shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Walmart in Franklin evacuated amid report of suicidal man wearing bomb vest
FRANKLIN -- FOX6 News was on the scene of a police investigation at the Walmart in Franklin Tuesday night, Sept. 25 -- where an employee told FOX6's Suzanne Spencer everyone was ordered to get out of the store, but did not say why.
3 vehicles struck by fleeing driver arrested for heroin possession, fraudulent checks and more
HALES CORNERS -- A driver was taken into custody, accused of striking three other vehicles as Hales Corners police attempted to stop her Wednesday, Aug 15.According to Hales Corners police, there was an incident in Franklin that led to a pursuit, and as it neared the border between Franklin and Hales Corners, the pursuit was terminated, and Hales Corners police were notified about the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.Hales Corners officers spotted it in the area where Forest Home approaches the intersection with Highway 100 and Janesville Road.
Game of 'Paranoia' has officials urging parents to talk with kids about making good decisions
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are urging parents in their community to talk to their kids about making good decisions.
Franklin police issue warning after suspicious man reported near The Rock Sports Complex
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are warning residents after taking a report of a suspicious person near The Rock Sports Complex on Monday evening, April 30.According to police, shortly before 5 p.m., the man, 60, who was employed as a subcontractor was conducting site inspections at The Rock, and upon leaving the area, police say he stopped his vehicle and asked a boy playing basketball in his driveway if the boy wanted to play basketball against him.The boy went into his house and the man left the area.Police found the man and his rental vehicle in The Rock's parking lot, and he indicated he'd left the area around 5 p.m. after he was done working and went to the bar at The Rock before officers met him in the parking lot.According to police, his employer notified investigators and indicated he's no longer employed -- and should have no reason to be in the area near The Rock.He's described as a white man with gray hair and a mustache.
1 in custody after social media threat against students at Franklin High School
FRANKLIN -- One person was taken into custody Monday night, April 30 following a social media post about plans to harm students at Franklin High School.According to police, at approximately 10:10 p.m. on Monday, the Franklin Police Department was made aware of a social media post referring to someone making plans to harm students at the high school on Tuesday.The Franklin Police Department investigated this complaint and determined it not to be credible.The suspect behind the social media post was taken into custody.The investigation is currently ongoing and charges are pending.
'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.
Man faces multiple charges, accused of leading police on pursuit of vehicle filled with stolen items
RACINE COUNTY -- A man with a lengthy criminal history is facing multiple charges in connection with a pursuit that began in Franklin and ended in Racine County.
30-year-old driver in custody after 2 separate pursuits in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 30-year-old driver is in custody after officials say they fled from police on two separate occasions.It began Friday, April 20, around 6:30 p.m., when Franklin police asked for assistance from the Racine County Sheriff's Office.
