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.
Fire destroys milk parlor, barn in Washington County, cause believed to be electrical
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A milk parlor and barn were destroyed by fire early Friday morning, December 22nd in Washington County.
15-year-old runaway accused of leading deputies on high-speed pursuit; crashing into semi
GERMANTOWN -- A 15-year-old runaway led deputies on a 10-mile pursuit Wednesday afternoon, December 20th, reaching 100 miles-per-hour.
80-year-old Hartford man seriously injured in crash on I-41 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An 80-year-old Hartford man was seriously injured in a crash involving a semi on Thursday, December 14th in Washington County.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on I-41 northbound just north of Pioneer Road in the Town of Polk.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred when a northbound vehicle, driven by an 80-year-old City of Hartford man, began to merge into the slow lane and struck the rear portion of a semi-tractor trailer that was travelling northbound.The vehicle then lost control and rolled over.Another semi that was in the area at the time of the accident, stopped and provided scene safety by blocking the accident scene from oncoming traffic with his semi and setting up orange hazard triangles to warn oncoming motorists.The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident.
Slinger police squad struck in head-on crash amid slick roads after Wednesday snowfall
SLINGER -- A Slinger police squad was struck head-on on Wednesday night, December 13th on Highway 41, a half-mile south of Highway 60 in Slinger.According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office the crash happened shortly before 11:30 p.m., when a vehicle slid off the roadway and struck the squad head-on, before drifting into the southbound lanes of Highway 41, where the striking vehicle was then struck by another vehicle.Highway 41 had to be shut down for about an hour so crews could clear the scene.
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.
Washington County: Man dies after vehicle falls on him in Newburg
NEWBURG -- Fire officials tell FOX6 News a man died after a vehicle he was working on collapsed and fell on top of him on Saturday December 9th.According to the Newburg Fire Department, it happened near Main and Monroe Streets in Newburg.Officials say the man was extricated from underneath the vehicle and lifesaving measures were performed but were unsuccessful.
Man suffers severe head trauma in industrial accident in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- A 32-year-old man suffered severe head trauma in an industrial accident in Germantown Tuesday, December 5th.It happened at Automated Manufacturing on Edison Drive near McCormick Drive around 2:45 p.m.According to police, the man was struck in the head by an interior part from a piece of machinery.
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.
Speeds reached 113 mph: 2 arrested following retail theft, police pursuit in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Speeds topped 110 miles-per-hour as Germantown police gave chase to a man and woman accused of shoplifting.
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.
Milwaukee Fire Department employee arrested for sexual assault of a co-worker
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials report a male Milwaukee Fire Department heavy equipment operator was arrested for second-degree sexual assault by use of force against a female co-worker.The MFD employee was arrested at approximately 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd.According to MFD, the department arrested the man with the cooperation of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Milwaukee Fire Department Administration.The Milwaukee Fire Department will not be commenting at this time, as it is an ongoing investigation.
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.
3 people hurt after collision between pickup truck, transit bus on US 45 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Three people were hurt after a collision on southbound US 45 in the Town of Barton on Friday morning, November 24th.The Washington County Sheriff's Office says around 10:45 a.m., dispatchers were notified of a collision between a pickup truck and transit bus.
Rollover crash: Driver falls asleep at the wheel while drinking beer, crashes in field
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 20-year-old Hartford man was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life early Wednesday morning, November 22nd following a crash in Washington County.
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.
Recognize these guys? 2 suspects sought after armed robbery at GT Vapor in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday, November 18th at the GT Vapor store on Mequon Road.According to police, around 3:15 p.m. two suspects, one armed with a black handgun, entered the store, confronted a store employee, and took property by force.A worker frantically called police after the robbery."I just got hit in the head with a (expletive) gun!" the worker said.
Washington County: Good Samaritan rescues 2 fishermen from overturned boat on Friess Lake
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A good Samaritan rescued two fisherman after their boat capsized in Friess Lake in the Village of Richfield.