'Lock your doors:' Germantown police report 2 dozen car break-ins, burglaries overnight
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police have issued a warning to residents after a rash of break-ins and thefts occurred overnight Tuesday, July 10.
'An all-around good kid:' 18-year-old killed, 7 hurt when minivan crossed median on I-41
SLINGER -- A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I-41 at County Highway K near Slinger in Washington County for almost three hours on Sunday, July 8.It happened around 7:45 p.m.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an 18-year-old man was driving a minivan northbound on I-41 when he crossed over the center median and into southbound traffic.
2 family dogs die in fire at home in Township of Barton in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two dogs died in a fire in the Township of Barton in Washington County Tuesday, July 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m. at a home on Edelweiss Lane.Sheriff's officials said multiple fire departments responded.The first arriving deputy observed smoke emanating from the soffits.
Police respond to fight involving employees at Burger King in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Police responded to the Burger King in Germantown on Tuesday, July 3 for a report of a fight.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the restaurant on County Line Road near Appleton Avenue.We're told when police arrived, three people were fighting -- two employees and another person.
Washington County officials recover stolen guns, drugs
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Washington County officials recovered several stolen guns and hundreds of dollars of drugs off the streets.A photo shared to their Facebook page on Friday, June 29 shows some of the goods recovered.
Police: Man passes out drunk while shopping for car at West Bend dealership
WEST BEND -- Police say a 47-year-old man was drinking while shopping for a car at a West Bend dealership and passed out mid-negotiations.
West Bend man accused of sexual assault, threatening woman pleads not guilty
WEST BEND -- A 42-year-old West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was in court Monday, June 18 for his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
Washington County Sheriff: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-41
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Lanes were closed on I-41 for a short period of time as deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash Sunday night, June 17.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, they were notified of the crash on I-41 southbound between Highway 45 and Holy Hill Road just before 9 p.m.Once they arrived, three people were found to have minor injures.Authorities say a 39-year-old Milwaukee man was heading southbound on Highway 45 attempting to merge onto I-41.
81-year-old man dies after weed cutting machine overturned on Wallace Lake in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The body of an 81-year-old man was recovered from Wallace Lake in Washington County Thursday afternoon, June 14 amid a report of a missing boater.
Police: Men who conned elderly couple out of thousands in paving scam likely seeking new victims
GERMANTOWN -- An elderly couple from Germantown is out thousands of dollars after police say con men took advantage of their trusting nature.
'This is the 4th time:' 3 suspects sought after attempted break-in at Germantown gun shop
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police need your help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with an attempted break-in that happened early Monday morning, June 11 at Ron's Gun Shop.It happened around 1 a.m. at the shop off Lannon Road and I-41.
Case dismissed against Jackson man accused of leaving gun in restroom at Starbucks
WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.
Traffic alert: Crumpled trailer creates some serious issues for drivers in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Drivers take note...
Washington Co. deputy mooned in middle of road while responding to stop sign thefts
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 18-year-old is facing charges after officials say he stole stop signs in Washington County Sunday evening, May 27.The Washington County Sheriff's Office received information around 11:30 p.m., that a group was taking down stop signs on Cedarview Road in the Town of Addison.Officials say the first responding deputy was met by an 18-year-old mooning them in the middle of the road.Multiple people were located at a nearby home and were cited for underage alcohol.
West Bend police warn of bomb scare scam at Dollar General stores across the state
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.
Walmart semi catches fire on I-41 off-ramp in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A semi truck caught fire off I-41 in Washington County Saturday, May 19.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the driver -- a 63-year-old New Lisbon man -- was traveling northbound on I-41 in the Town of Polk, when the front passenger side tire had a blowout.
Germantown police ask for help to ID man suspected of 'lewd' behavior in restaurant
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say committed an act of lewd and lascivious behavior at a restaurant on Thursday, May 17.Officials say 'Lewd and Lascivious Behavior' is a class A misdemeanor.