Total loss: Fire destroys barn, two outbuildings in Town of Barton
WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a report of a barn fire at 3745 Beaver Dam Road in the Town of Barton early Monday morning, June 30th.When deputies arrived on scene, they observed a large wood barn completely ablaze, with the fire rapidly intensifying and spreading to two adjacent outbuildings.The West Bend Fire Department requested assistance from the Fillmore, Jackson, Slinger, Kewaskum, Allenton, and Newburg Fire Departments to aid at the scene.
Headed to grandma's house: 9-year-old drives car with 4-year-old passenger
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- A wild ride in West Bend!
Three injured after 'erratic' motorist collides head-on with pickup truck
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three people were injured following a head-on collision near the intersection of Main Street and Church Street in West Bend on Thursday night, June 12th.According to officials, the West Bend Police Department received a report of an erratic motorist on E.
Suicidal suspect puts neighbors on edge, guns drawn
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A scary scene at an apartment complex near Mequon Rd.
BUSTED: Three arrested for involvement in heroin deliveries
WEST BEND (WITI) -- Three suspects were arrested during a traffic stop on US 45 near West Bend on Thursday, May 29th for their involvement in heroin deliveries.According to officials, a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a 20-year-old man and a 41-year-old man from the Kewaskum area and a 24-year-old woman from the City of West Bend.Authorities say the suspects had been the subject of an on-going investigation by the Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Group (Drug Unit).The investigation resulted in sales of heroin to an undercover police officer in the City of West Bend, the Village of Jackson, and the Village of Kewaskum.
Report after fatal crash: Couple's BAC roughly 3 times legal limit
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- A report released by the Washington County Sheriff's Office indicates Josh and Monica Griebel each had a blood alcohol content roughly three times the legal limit for driving (.08 BAC) when they crashed their car on Friday, April 25th.One of the Griebels has a BAC of .25 -- the other, .228.Investigators say the Griebels were in a car that crossed the center line, entered a ditch, hit a culvert, went airborne, and slammed into a utility pole.
BUSTED: Accused of burglarizing 100 storage units, two now in custody
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- Two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with around 100 storage unit burglaries that took place in Washington County in the first quarter of 2014.The burglaries were taking place at multiple storage facilities in the Towns of Barton, Jackson, Kewaskum, Polk and Trenton.During the course of the investigation, Washington County authorities identified a 54-year-old man and his 29-year-old nephew as being the prime suspects in these cases.
What led driver to lose ability to steer, causing two-vehicle crash on 41/45 SB?
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say a box that fell off a truck on U.S. 41/45 SB north of County Line Road on Wednesday evening, May 7th led to a crash.It happened around 5:15 p.m.Police say two vehicles were involved.Police say their preliminary investigation indicates a box fell from a truck headed southbound, and landed in the right lane of traffic.A vehicle heading southbound drove over the box, and it became lodged under the vehicle.The driver lost the ability to steer -- and went off the road left into the center median.The driver was the only occupant of the car, and wasn't injured.Police say the vehicle struck another vehicle before coming to rest in the median.The second vehicle rolled multiple times and came to rest on the right shoulder of the highway.A 35-year-old woman was the only occupant of this vehicle.She was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries -- but is expected to survive.
Masked man robs CC's Place at closing time in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for help to find a suspect wanted in connection with the armed robbery of CC's Place in the Town of Wayne.The robbery happened just before closing time early Tuesday, April 22nd.
Woman held without bail on six charges in January fatal crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say they have taken a 28-year-old West Bend woman into custody in connection with a fatal crash that occurred back in January.The crash occurred on January 23rd near the intersection of County Trunk A and County Trunk M in the Town of Farmington.A 70-year-old Cedar Grove man was killed after he became pinned between his truck and trailer after it was rear-ended by the 28-year-old woman.That woman is being held without bail on the following charges: homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle, homicide while operating with a detectable amount of restricted controlled substance, knowingly operating while suspended and causing death to another person, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police seek suspects in armed robbery of Zwireless store
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police are seeking the suspects responsible for an armed robbery at the Zwireless store on Mequon Road.The armed robbery occurred around 2:30 p.m.Police say two men entered the store.
Suspects flag down officers before being arrested for drugs
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A man and a woman arrested outside a Germantown gas station Thursday evening, March 6th flagged down authorities before being taken into custody.25-year-old Jacob Eggers hailed a police detective after locking his keys in his car outside a Mobil station.
Germantown K9 officer finds drugs on coat inside police station
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- A Germantown Police Department K9 Officer named "Rambo" is getting a lot of praise for alerting police to drugs in a suspect's coat inside the Germantown Police Department.
Investigators need your help to identify burglary suspects
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two residential burglaries which occurred on November 29th and 30th in the Village of Richfield and the Town of Farmington.Officials say two suspects were photographed leaving one of the residences.
Cedarburg man arrested for allegedly impersonating officer
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say an arrest is made after an Ozaukee County man allegedly impersonated an officer.According to the Germantown Police Department Facebook page, on Saturday, October 19th, a female subject reported observing a dark, unmarked SUV, with red/blue lights on top that were activated two times traveled east on Freistadt Rd., north of Wasaukee Rd.Officers met with an Ozaukee County deputy who responded to the registered owner's Cedarburg address.
Police seek suspect in armed robbery of Romie's Service
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Romie's Service in Allenton on Sunday, October 20th.According to police, an employee of Romie's Service told police that a masked subject with a gun demanded cash from the register.
Culver's in Jackson reopens after shooting incident Sunday
JACKSON (WITI) -- The Culver's restaurant in Jackson reopened on Monday, October 7th after an attempted robbery and shooting incident there on Sunday.Officials also released additional details on the incident on Monday.Officials say just before 8:30 on Sunday, the manager and an employee were inside the Culver's restaurant preparing for the day when they heard a noise outside the rear door.When a manager opened the door, he was confronted by a man wearing a mask, and armed with a shotgun.The manager then grabbed the shotgun and attempted to disarm the man.During the struggle, the suspect lost control of the shotgun, and produced a knife, and proceeded to stab the manager in the head, according to officials.The suspect and manager continued to fight for control of the shotgun and knife until police arrived.At that time, officials say the suspect gained control of the shotgun and pointed it at officers.Three law enforcement officials fired shots at the suspect.The suspect was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life and is in critical condition.The manager was taken to St.
Germantown police seeking man accused of child enticement
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown police say a nine-year-old girl was approached by a man on Sunday afternoon, September 9th, and police say the little girl did the right thing, by running for home.
Washington County Sheriff's Office goes robotic
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- Two years after the Washington County Sheriff's Office brought a robot onto their team, they are finally able to use it in the field.Washington County Sheriff Dale Schmidt knew what he was looking for back in 2011, when he started looking for a robotic addition to his team."I could count back in history at least 15 times we could have used this, but what we did use is a lot of manpower which cost a lot of money,” said Washington County Sheriff Dale Schmidt. “It's just a need I perceived over time and it seems to be working out now."The official name for the new robot is a mini caliber.
Authorities investigating string of robberies in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON CO. (WITI) -- Authorities in Washington County are investigating a string of robberies that are happening in broad daylight.