'Forgot it:' CCW permit holder arrested after loaded gun left on changing table in Starbucks bathroom
WEST BEND -- A man with a concealed carry permit was arrested after a handgun was found on a baby changing table in West Bend.Police said on Monday, April 9 around 4:30 p.m., a Starbucks employee reported finding the loaded gun in a holster on the changing table in the restroom.Officers identified the owner -- a Jackson man, 42.
Car leaves roadway, strikes tree, killing Milwaukee man in Washington County
TOWN OF TRENTON -- West Bend police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Highway 33 at Aerial Dr.
Attempted homicide: West Bend boy, 16, accused of stabbing mother after discipline over tablet use
WEST BEND -- A West Bend boy, 16, was arrested for attempted first degree intentional homicide after police say he attacked his mother, stabbing her several times.It happened Sunday, March 11 around 6:15 p.m.Police say the mother, 43, sustained several stab wounds to both of her hands.
'A bit surprising:' 2 charged in wake of bar-time brouhaha outside West Bend Taco Bell
WEST BEND -- Police are investigating a bar-time brouhaha at Taco Bell in West Bend that happened early on Feb. 17 -- and was caught on camera.
West Bend police: 2 arrested after shots fired incident in Taco Bell drive-thru
WEST BEND -- Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident at a Taco bell restaurant that happened early Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in West Bend.At around 2:15 a.m., police were called the Taco Bell located near Main St.
West Bend police warn about telemarketers seeking donations for "Police & Troopers"
WEST BEND -- The West Bend Police Department is warning residents about telemarketers seeking donations for "Americans for Police & Trooper Safety.""Soliciting for the Military, the police, fallen soldiers," said Tom Pihringer.Tom Pihringer is no stranger to telemarketers pushing for a donation."That's what I can't figure out; how they would get a cellphone number," said Pihringer.For years, the 64-year-old has received calls from several organizations."It boils me up really bad," said Pihringer.Police have a new telemarketing alert for people to keep in mind."I believe once a call was made in the area it was a sign that many more were going to be made," said Jackson Police Chief Jed Dolnick.Jackson police recently posted to a message on social media warning residents of telemarketers seeking donations for police and state troopers.In the Facebook post, officials say the treasurer, David Dierks, is associated with a number of other organizations that use the police name to raise funds.
South Milwaukee man arrested twice for drunk driving within 4 hours
WEST BEND -- A 26-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested twice in four hours for drunk driving Thursday night, January 4th.At around 5:45 p.m., West Bend police said an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the area of Barton Avenue and Main Street.
Replacement baby Jesus stolen from West Bend Nativity after head, arm ripped from figurine
WEST BEND -- West Bend police said on Christmas Eve a replacement baby Jesus at the Nativity scene at Old Settlers Park was stolen -- but thanks to an alert police officer, the woman who stole it was quickly apprehended.According to police, around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 24th, the officer saw the woman walking in the area near Main and Hickory carrying a baby jesus figurine.
No criminal charges for volunteer firefighter who drove into bar in West Bend
WEST BEND -- A Washington County volunteer firefighter won't face any criminal charges after crashing his truck into a bar.It happened on December 3rd in West Bend.47-year-old Bradley Enright was cited for OWI, first offense, but the owners of Rally Time, the bar that was struck, have opted not to press charges.Enright was arrested after police say he drove his truck into a transformer and then struck the bar, knocking out power to hundreds and shutting down a lights festival.
Volunteer firefighter accused of driving drunk, slamming truck into transformer box, bar
WEST BEND -- A volunteer firefighter was arrested Sunday night after police say he drove his truck into a transformer and then struck a bar, knocking out power to hundreds and shutting down a local lights festival.
Man arrested for OWI after truck struck transformer box, bar in West Bend, knocking out power
WEST BEND -- A Kewaskum man was arrested Sunday evening, December 3rd after crashing his truck into a We Energies' transformer box and a bar in West Bend -- knocking out power to hundreds.It happened around 6:00 p.m.West Bend police said the 47-year-old driver's pickup truck left the roadway and struck the transformer box and then the building on N.
Suspect in custody after 2 gas station robberies in Mequon, at least 2 other crimes elsewhere
MEQUON -- Mequon police said Tuesday, November 28th a suspect has been taken into custody after an armed robbery at the BP gas station in Mequon Sunday night.
Germantown, West Bend police seek same armed robbery suspects; both crimes caught on camera
WEST BEND -- We are learning more about a pair of armed robbers who assaulted a Germantown store employee over the weekend then fled police.
"Forcibly removed money:" Suspect wearing ski mask robs West Bend gas station
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are investigating a strong armed robbery that happened Monday night, October 23rd at a Mad Max convenience store -- located on Main Street near Paradise Drive.According to police, a male suspect wearing a ski mask entered the store around 9:50 p.m. and forcibly removed money.The suspect fled the store on foot.There were no customers in the store and the employee was not injured during the incident.The suspect is described as a male, 5’ 11”, 150 to 160 pounds, thin build, wearing a ski mask and dark clothing.Anyone with any information should call the West Bend Police Department at (262) 335-5000.
West Bend police recover 2017 Dodge Charger stolen from dealership showroom
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have recovered a Dodge Charger that was stolen from the Russ Darrow Dodge dealership on WEst Washington Street in West Bend.It happened early on Thursday, October 19th, between 3:20 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.Police said forced entry was made to the dealership, and the yellow 2017 four-door Charger with no license plates was taken from the showroom floor.Officials say the vehicle was recovered undamaged on Friday, October 20th on Milwaukee's northwest side.The department is continuing to work on identifying the suspects responsible for the burglary and theft.
37-year-old Milwaukee man accused of approaching girls in West Bend with modeling offer
WEST BEND -- Charges are pending against a 37-year-old Milwaukee man, accused of approaching two 16-year-old girls at separate locations in West Bend -- and asking them to model for him.
"A lot of red flags:" Police investigate after girls say they were approached by man seeking models
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are issuing a warning after two teenagers were approached by a suspicious man.
Busted: Convicted carjacker, accused of stealing vehicle from elderly woman at grocery store now in custody
WEST BEND/MILWAUKEE -- West Bend police said Thursday, July 20th a wanted, convicted carjacker, accused of striking again just after his release from custody, has been arrested.Rakeem Woodley was found Thursday morning, hiding in a relative's home near 12th and Greenfield in Milwaukee.Police said around 11:15 a.m., a Milwaukee police officer located a 2008 Infiniti G35, stolen from a 75-year-old woman in a Piggly Wiggly parking lot on Washington Street near Stockhausen Lane in West Bend on July 18th, around 7:30 a.m. Woodley was found about an hour later, in the area.West Bend police responded and took custody of the vehicle and suspect.Police said the victim's vehicle was not damaged, and will be returned to the 75-year-old woman after it's processed for evidence.Woodley was arrested for strong armed robbery and operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.