1 in custody following pursuit that happened 2 days after carjacking in Brookfield Pick 'n Save parking lot
BROOKFIELD -- One suspect was arrested after a pursuit that happened two days after a carjacking in the Pick 'n Save parking lot near 124th and Capitol in Milwaukee.According to Brookfield police, on Saturday, November 11th, around 8:15 p.m. a victim said she returned to her vehicle and shortly after sitting down, a black male "pointed a large black gun at her," and demanded she get out of her vehicle and leave the keys inside.When she exited, the victim said she saw a silver or white four-door vehicle occupied by three black males.Both vehicles fled eastbound on Capitol Drive at a high rate of speed.Officers in the area were unable to locate any vehicles matching the descriptions provided.On Monday night, an officer in the area of 108th and Hampton believed they'd observed the victim's stolen car, but lost it in the area.
Brookfield police investigate break-in at AT&T store near 124th and Capitol
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Tuesday morning, November 14th at an AT&T store.Officers were dispatched to the store near 124th and Capitol around 2:00 a.m. for an alarm.
Gift cards for bail: Elderly woman scammed into buying $4,000 in Target gift cards
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects in connection with a report of fraud that targeted an elderly woman.According to officials, police took a report of a fraud in which the elderly victim bought $4,000 worth of Target gift cards at the instruction of an unknown male who claimed to be her nephew.The suspect stated he was involved in a crash and needed bail money-- but she had to provide the bail money in gift cards.Police have released photos of the suspects that redeemed the gift cards.
Brookfield student accused of making a threat showed classmate a "kill list"
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released new information on Wednesday, October 11th about a threat a Brookfield East High School student made involving a gun last week.
Student in custody after threat "involving a gun" at Brookfield East High School
BROOKFIELD -- The City of Brookfield Police Department is working with Brookfield East High School concerning a threat a student made involving a gun.
Police investigate break-ins at car dealerships in West Allis and Brookfield
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating another round of break-ins at Milwaukee-area car dealerships.
Brookfield police identify person who died in crash after being pursued by deputies
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police released on Wednesday, September 27th the identity of the person who died in a crash near Bluemound and Calhoun following a police pursuit on Sunday, September 24th.Officials say the person who crashed the car is 24-year-old Stephan Ramsey of Milwaukee.Officials say around 11:45 p.m., a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car for a traffic violation related to excessive speed at Barker and Bluemound Roads.
Brookfield police: Suspect wanted for attempt to defraud Verizon store
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are looking for a suspect who is believed to have attempted to defraud a Verizon store on W.
"Really disturbing:" Traffic stop leads to high-speed pursuit, fatal crash
BROOKFIELD -- One man is dead after a police pursuit ended in a crash near Bluemound and Calhoun in Brookfield.
Suspect at large after Aldi robbery led to lockdowns in Brookfield: "Unreal he was able to get away"
BROOKFIELD -- A suspect slipped away from police as first responders with several agencies surrounded an Aldi grocery store in Brookfield Saturday night, September 16th -- prompting lockdowns at nearby businesses.
Arrested for OWI, 2nd offense: Taser used on Madison man, ending 9-mile pursuit; 2 deputies hurt
BROOKFIELD -- A Taser had to be used on a 24-year-old Madison man following an early-morning pursuit which ended in his arrest for OWI, second offense.
Manhunt underway for armed robbery suspect who escaped Brookfield Aldi store
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking a suspect who escaped an Aldi store after an armed robbery in Brookfield Saturday night, September 16th.According to police, around 8:00 p.m., they were called out to Aldi on Bluemound near Janacek for a report of an armed robbery, possibly in progress.
Recognize her? Woman makes off with nearly $200 in liquor from Brookfield Pick 'N Save
BROOKFIELD -- Police are looking to find a woman who stole nearly $200 worth of liquor from the Pick 'N Save store located on Capitol Drive near 124th Street in Brookfield.The theft happened Thursday, September 7th around 6:30 p.m.According to police, the suspect took approximately $177.42 worth of liquor without permission and without payment.
Recognize this guy? Brookfield police seek man accused of stealing from Target
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted for stealing a luggage bag from the Target store on Bluemound Road.It happened on Friday, September 8th around 3:00 p.m.The suspect is described as a male, approximately 25-30 years of age, 6'3", and 180 pounds.
She thought she discovered a wallet with $150K inside, but she was "completely fooled"
BROOKFIELD -- She thought she had discovered a wallet with $150,000 in it, and she decided "finders keepers," but what she thought was good fortune turned out to be a huge mistake."I was completely, completely fooled," the woman, who asked that we not reveal her identity said.
Crash involving semi closes all lanes of I-94 WB at Calhoun in Brookfield for 3 hours
BROOKFIELD -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported early Monday, September 4th a crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle closed all lanes of I-94 westbound at Calhoun Road in Brookfield.It happened around 12:30 a.m.When authorities arrived on scene, they found there was complete lane blockage, and one vehicle was slightly under the trailer of the semi.The initial investigation indicates the semi and unloaded trailer were traveling eastbound on I-94, at which point the driver became inattentive.
Brookfield PD seeks possible victims of man with HIV who had sexual relations with 15-year-old boy
BROOKFIELD -- A 51-year-old man from Brookfield, who admitted he was HIV positive, had sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy.
Recognize them? Brookfield police work to identify 3 retail theft suspects
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for your help in identify three suspects in their early twenties who committed retail theft.The suspects, one man and two women, entered the DSW near Bluemound Road and Calhoun Road around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.Officials say they fled the scene in a stolen red Ford Focus with the license plate 891XWL.
Brookfield police seek suspects after break-ins at Sprint, Verizon on Bluemound
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are seeking suspect(s) after two cell phone stores were broken into overnight Monday, August 14th/Tuesday, August 15th.The break-ins happened at the Sprint store on Bluemound near Main Street, and the Verizon store on Bluemound near Discovery Drive.
Update: Brookfield police identify Boston Store theft suspect
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police have identified a suspect who allegedly stole over $300 worth of merchandise from the Boston Store at Brookfield Square Mall.Police say the around 5:55 p.m. Thursday, August 10th, a white female in her late 20s to early 30s, entered the Boston Store and selected $327.41 worth of merchandise and left without paying.The woman was seen on surveillance wearing a black tank top, pink shorts, black sandals and sunglasses on top of her head at the time of the theft.PHOTO GALLERYFriday night, August 11th police say they have identified the suspect and are thanking the public for their help.