Sheriff: Woman, 37, struck by train and killed in Washington County
SLINGER -- A woman was killed when she was struck by a train in Washington County Friday night, March 8.Sheriff's officials identified the victim as Jodi Schonasky, 37, of Slinger.The crash involved a Canadian National train.
Man found hiding in basement after hit-and-run crash led to standoff in West Bend
WEST BEND -- A crash led to a standoff in West Bend on Thursday, Feb. 14.According to police, just after 11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of the crash near 7th Avenue and Walnut Street.
Scam alert: West Bend police warn of call claiming to be from Social Security
WEST BEND -- West Bend police have issued a warning after seeing an uptick in Social Security scam calls.Police say the scammers identify themselves as Social Security Administration employees, and request personal information over the phone.
West Bend police: 14-year-old boy posted 'vague threats' on social media directed at other students
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say a 14-year-old student was taken into custody after officials say he "posted some vague threats on social media directed at other students at the high schools."The posts were made on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Recognize him? West Bend police seek suspect who robbed Chase Bank
WEST BEND -- West Bend police need your help identifying a suspect who robbed the Chase Bank on Washington Street on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7.It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the bank on Washington near 8th Avenue.Police said the suspect implied he had a weapon and demanded money -- fleeing with an undetermined amount.No one was hurt.Police described the suspect as a man, white, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 200 pounds.
Washington County Sheriff's Office swears in new sheriff
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- There's a new sheriff in town in Washington County.Martin Schulteis was sworn in Thursday evening, Jan. 3.
Drank 'too much:' West Bend man sentenced to prison in death of pedestrian after costume party
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A West Bend man accused of driving drunk and killing a pedestrian who had been at the same Halloween costume party he was at has been sentenced to prison.Brian George, 54, in October, pleaded no contest to one count of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and one count of operating a firearm while intoxicated.In court on Thursday, Dec. 13, George was sentenced to serve five years in prison and five years extended supervision on the first charge, and nine months in jail on the second.Additionally, his license was revoked for 12 months, and he was ordered to utilize an ignition interlock device for five years, when his driving privileges are reinstated.The crash happened on Oct. 29, around 2:30 a.m. That's when prosecutors said a vehicle driven by George struck Jason Scherr, 37, who was found lying in the roadway near Jug's Hitching Post in the Town of Wayne in Washington County."We were initially responding there because we thought he was passed out on the road," said Capt.
'In and out... in less than a minute:' Employees held at gunpoint during robbery at AT&T store
GERMANTOWN -- Terrifying surveillance video shows three men who charged into a Germantown AT&T store, and robbed it at gunpoint."They knew exactly what they were going to do," said Lt.
New Berlin semi driver suffers 'medical crisis,' dies on scene of crash on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A New Berlin man died at the scene of a crash on I-41 near Highway 33 in the Town of Addison in Washington County Monday afternoon, Dec. 17 -- after apparently suffering a medical emergency while driving.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, just after noon, they were notified of the crash -- with the initial caller indicating he had not seen any movement in the cab of the semi, and the driver wasn't exiting.Deputies and Wisconsin State Patrol officials responded, and located the semi in a marshy area about a half-mile south of Highway DW, west of I-41.
Sheriff: Man 'driving a 3,500-pound bullet' overdosed in squad after pursuit, crash at I-41/45 split
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16 along I-41 near Holy Hill Road -- accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Washington County.
Sheriff: Bus driver disregarded stop sign, causing crash that injured West Bend students
KEWASKUM -- A school bus crash involving the West Bend High School bowling team sent three students and the bus driver to the hospital Monday night, Dec. 10.
'It's very troubling:' Germantown police seek suspects after Cracker Barrel employee punched
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help locating two suspects involved in a brawl at Cracker Barrel in Germantown.According to police, a man and woman were upset with their service at the restaurant, and the man punched an employee in the face when they tried to break up the fight.A struggle ensued, and all sorts of merchandise ended up being destroyed."Obviously, it's very troubling.
21-year-old man pronounced dead after crashing vehicle into West Bend school
WEST BEND -- A 21-year-old West Bend man died after crashing a vehicle into Good Shepherd Church and School on Saturday, Nov. 3.The West Bend Police Department were called to the scene around 12:15 p.m.West Bend police and West Bend Fire Department officials responded to the scene and found a vehicle and the school severely damaged.Authorities say the driver was found slumped over and unresponsive.
Waubeka assistant fire chief dies in motorcycle crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Koehler of the Waubeka Fire Department passed away in a motorcycle crash on Friday, Nov. 2.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a Fredonia man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on Highway H, east of Highway M in the Town of Farmington at around 8:10 p.m. He was taken to the hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.The Waubeka Fire Department shared the following message on their Facebook page:
Recognize them? Police seek suspects accused of attacking teen employee at Cracker Barrel
GERMANTOWN -- Police need your help after a 16-year-old employee was attacked at the Cracker Barrel restaurant on Rivercrest Drive in Germantown on Wednesday night, Oct. 31.It happened shortly before 9 p.m.Police said staff members called law enforcement to report disorderly customers at the restaurant.An investigation revealed a man and woman were asked to leave, and while at the payment area, they confronted a manager and another employee.
Man dies from medical condition in West Bend crash
WEST BEND -- A 72-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in West Bend on Friday, Oct. 19.According to the West Bend Police Department, officials responded near South Main and Butternut Streets for a report of a crash.
