"He wasn't waiting for anybody:" First responders deliver baby boy in McDonald's parking lot
GERMANTOWN -- A fast delivery at a fast food restaurant!
West Bend police: Drunk driver tries to check on drunk friend who was just arrested for OWI
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- An OWI arrest in West Bend ends with two friends arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.According to West Bend Police, On Friday, February 24th around 12:23 a.m., a West Bend officer stopped a vehicle near South 7th Avenue and Oak Street, after it drifted out of the traffic lane and struck a curb.
Drug paraphernalia found in vehicle driven by "lost" Brookfield man driving in middle of 2 lanes
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Brookfield man, apparently lost on his way home was arrested after officials found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office said just after midnight on Thursday, February 23rd, the man was arrested on charges of possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.The incident occurred on US 45 near West Washington Street.
Woman arrested in Wash. Co. had pot, open wine, toiletries purchased fraudulently in her vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A Milwaukee woman arrested in Washington County had marijuana and toiletry items purchased fraudulently in her vehicle, sheriff's officials said.The 20-year-old woman was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday morning, February 23rd, around 2:30 a.m.A deputy observed her vehicle headed southbound on US 45 near Pleasant Valley Road traveling at 47 miles-per-hour with a defective headlamp.
Man found hiding in pine trees arrested for 6th OWI offense in Washington County
WEST BEND -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from West Bend police, arrested a 49-year-old man for his SIXTH OWI offense.It happened Wednesday night, February 22nd around 9:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials said the man attempted to elude a deputy, who clocked him driving 72 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone on County Trunk D.
West Bend police arrest Racine man, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
WEST BEND -- West Bend police on Sunday, February 12th arrested a 22-year-old man -- accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.Around 1:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle parked at the entrance to Royal Oaks Park.
West Bend woman arrested for OWI; was allegedly more than 4 times legal limit
WEST BEND -- A 48-year-old West Bend woman was arrested after allegedly driving around a Sendik's parking lot drinking wine.
Police ID woman struck, killed while walking on County Line Road in Germantown
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police on Tuesday, February 7th identified the 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee who was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.
Pedestrian struck, killed on County Line Road in Germantown; police looking for third vehicle that hit her
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown police are investigating after a 23-year-old woman from Milwaukee was struck by three vehicles and killed on Monday morning, February 6th.It happened on County Line Road near Tree Tops Drive around 6:00 a.m.Police are calling this a tragic accident.
Washington County officials locate guns, body armor, drugs during traffic stop; 3 men arrested
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested three men after a traffic stop uncovered guns, body armor and marijuana inside a vehicle Friday, January 27th.The traffic stop took place after a vehicle was operating without a tail lights around 8:40 p.m. on I-41 near Mequon Road in the Village of Germantown.
Sheriff's office: Man driving stolen vehicle clocked driving 100 mph through Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested early Monday, January 30th in the Town of Addison in Washington County.What was the man's alleged crime?
5 teens taken into custody, accused of leading police on pursuit in stolen vehicle
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Five of six teenagers are in police custody, accused of leading officers on a chase through several cities and counties in a vehicle stolen out of Racine.
Sheriff's officials seek hit-and-run driver after crash in Kewaskum, and they've got a few clues!
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are seeking a hit-and-run driver, and they have a few clues!The hit-and-run crash happened around 10:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23rd on Badger Road near Kettle View Drive in the Town of Kewaskum.Sheriff's officials said the suspect vehicle was westbound on Badger Road when, according to a witness, the operator rapidly accelerated away from a stop sign and lost control of the vehicle, skidded off the roadway and struck a power pole.Officials said it was fortunate there was not an oncoming vehicle.The operator then fled the scene -- headed west on Badger Road.
10 more victims allege sexual assault by retired Slinger band teacher, but he won't face charges
SLINGER -- Nearly a dozen Slinger High School graduates have now come forward, accusing a retired band teacher of sexual assault.
62-year-old convicted sex offender set to be released; he'll live on County Highway NN in Jackson
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Officials with the Washington County Sheriff's Office are notifying neighbors of the release of a registered sex offender -- set for Tuesday, January 24th.62-year-old Steven Arthur Wienke will live in a home at 1725 County Highway NN in the Township of Jackson in Washington County.Sheriff's officials said Wienke was convicted of one count of first degree sexual assault of a child, one count of second degree sexual assault of a child, and one count of causing harm to a child.Wienke will be on community supervision (parole and probation) until 2024 and he will be monitored closely by WI-DOC Division of Community Corrections agents.
"Spreading like wildfire:" Officials receive more calls after retired band director charged with sexual assault
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Things are going from bad to worse for a former Slinger High School band director.
Police: Man shot on I-41 taken to hospital after showing up at Cousins restaurant
GERMANTOWN -- Police are investigating after a shooting victim showed up at a Cousins Subs restaurant Sunday evening, January 15th.Menomonee Falls police said they were notified shortly before 7:30 p.m. of a shooting involving a 31-year-old Jackson Man.
Washington County sheriff's deputy helps lost and "sneaky" beagle find owner
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office is to thank for helping reunite a lost beagle with its owner.
Germantown police chief praises officers for stopping vehicle driven by 77-year-old who suffered medical condition
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown's police chief is praising the actions of officers who worked to stop a vehicle driven by a 77-year-old man who suffered some sort of medical condition.It happened on Wednesday, January 11th shortly before 4:30 p.m.Germantown police said the Germantown Police Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a possible impaired driver westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Wausaukee Road.Complainants reported that a vehicle was weaving in its lane of travel, driving into oncoming traffic, disregarding stoplight(s) and going into the ditch.Two Germantown squads located the suspect vehicle westbound on Mequon Road in the vicinity of Country Aire Drive.
Update: Washington County recovers additional $39K in 2016 email scam
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, January 5th provided an update on the June 23, 2016 wire fraud investigation involving county funds.The investigation centers around the County Treasurer making two wire transfers of county funds in the amounts of $48,560 and $39,200, into accounts at two different financial institutions.The investigation revealed the County Treasurer made the transfers based on a series of emails she believed to have originated from the County Administrator.