Washington County squad car struck by vehicle traveling on HWY 45

POLK (WITI) -- A Washington County Sheriff's Department squad car was struck while running radar on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 45 in the town of Polk on Saturday, January 17th.The squad car was parked along the east shoulder when it was struck by a car traveling northbound.The northbound car crossed over the fog line colliding with the rear of the squad car.There were 2 people in the vehicle that struck the squad car and were taken to St.

Germantown police investigating daytime home burglary; say suspects rang the doorbell

Germantown police investigating daytime home burglary; say suspects rang the doorbell

GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police are looking for the person(s) responsible for a home burglary that occurred on Tuesday, December 30th.It happened during the daytime/morning at a home near Pilgrim Road and Donges Bay Road.Police say the suspect(s) parked a vehicle on an adjacent street and walked to the victim's home -- ringing the doorbell.

ARRESTED: 27-year-old Milwaukee man in jail, accused of delivering heroin to undercover officer

ARRESTED: 27-year-old Milwaukee man in jail, accused of delivering heroin to undercover officer

WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a 27-year-old Milwaukee man is in jail, accused of delivering heroin to an undercover officer with the Washington County Multi-jurisdictional Drug Unit.Sheriff's officials say the drug transaction occurred in Germantown.Following the transaction, the suspect was able to flee the scene -- nearly striking police who were attempting to take him into custody.A brief high-speed pursuit ensued on Highway 41, but that chase was terminated by police.Unmarked squad cars were able to see the suspect vehicle and followed it into a parking lot on W.

"I want this off her record:" Dozens of West Bend High School students charged after protest

"I want this off her record:" Dozens of West Bend High School students charged after protest

WEST BEND (WITI) -- Dozens of West Bend High School students are expected to be charged with disorderly conduct or issued municipal citations for their alleged role in a protest that turned ugly inside the school on Thursday morning, November 20th.On that morning, officers from the West Bend Police Department and deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded and encountered a number of students running through the halls, yelling, and ripping material off of the walls.

"It was actually scary:" One arrested after West Bend students become unruly over new rules

"It was actually scary:" One arrested after West Bend students become unruly over new rules

WEST BEND (WITI) -- It was chaotic inside West Bend High School on Thursday morning, November 20th -- so chaotic, the school was placed on a "soft lockdown." It began when students from West Bend East and West Bend West met with administrators to discuss some new rules."It was actually scary," a West Bend student said.Video from inside the school shows what began as a peaceful meeting didn't stay that way for long.According to Superintendent Ted Neitzke, some students became unruly during a planned meeting to discuss new hall pass procedures."All of a sudden, this kid walks up on the lunch table and starts speaking his mind and swearing," Alison Webb said.Webb was sitting next to the boy who stood up on the table.

88-year-old man found dead after apparently leaving his Town of Barton home on foot

TOWN OF BARTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say a missing 88-year-old man was found dead near his home.Sheriff's officials were called out to the man's home around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11th, where they learned the man had left his home on foot.Given the rural terrain surrounding the man's home, two fire departments and a police department were called in to assist the Washington County Sheriff's officials already on scene.

Several departments called out to grain bin dryer fire in Town of Trenton

Several departments called out to grain bin dryer fire in Town of Trenton

TOWN OF TRENTON (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say several departments were called out to battle a grain bin dryer fire in the Town of Trenton early Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. at a property on Highway Y.The property owner noticed the fire when he went outside to begin his daily chores and observed flames near the heater fan of the grain bin dryer -- quickly turning off the fan to try to slow the flames.When officials responded to the scene, the flames were extinguished and the electric and propane sources were turned off.

Flight for Life called out to scene of serious crash on Highway 175 in Washington County

Flight for Life called out to scene of serious crash on Highway 175 in Washington County

WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Flight for Life was called out to the scene of a serious crash in Washington County late Monday morning, November 10th.It happened shortly before noon at the intersection of Highway 175 and Highway S in the Town of Addison.Washington County Sheriff's officials say the crash involved a semi tractor trailer and a small passenger vehicle.

Masked men ransack Germantown tavern, tie up workers, flee with cash

Masked men ransack Germantown tavern, tie up workers, flee with cash

GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- "Brazen." That's how one neighbor describes the early-morning armed robbery at the Last Stop Saloon in the Town of Germantown.According to officials, a 27-year-old Hartford man exited the tavern shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, September 29th and was confronted by multiple men that were wearing masks and carrying firearms.

Town of West Bend home severely damaged by fire early Sunday

Town of West Bend home severely damaged by fire early Sunday

WEST BEND (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials and eight fire departments were called out to a house fire in West Bend early Sunday morning, September 7th.The fire was called in by several neighbors, as well as the homeowner, who had just returned home -- shortly before 5:00 a.m. Sunday.Sheriff's officials say the first deputy to arrive at the scene on Peninsula Drive in the Town of West Bend saw flames coming from the first and second floors of the home.No one was inside the home at the time of the fire.

BUSTED: 12 federally indicted after Washington Co. Sheriff's officials, DEA take down "molly" drug ring

BUSTED: 12 federally indicted after Washington Co. Sheriff's officials, DEA take down "molly" drug ring

WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Department, and the DEA are being credited for taking down a large "molly" drug ring -- and 12 individuals have been federally indicted.United States Attorney James Santelle announced on Monday, July 21st 12 defendants have been indicted in federal court with conspiracy to import and distribute methylone -- a Schedule 1 controlled substance.