Pewaukee man tased by Brookfield officer after attempted traffic stop

Pewaukee man tased by Brookfield officer after attempted traffic stop

BROOKFIELD -- A 45-year-old Pewaukee man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident late Thursday, July 4.Officials say a Brookfield police officer attempted to stop a vehicle eastbound on Bluemound Road at Brookfield Road shortly before midnight.

Police: Man stole purse from North Shore Bank, attempted purchases with stolen cards at Home Depot

Police: Man stole purse from North Shore Bank, attempted purchases with stolen cards at Home Depot

BROOKFIELD -- Police need your help identifying a man accused of stealing a purse from North Sore Bank on Bluemound Road near Moorland Road.It happened May 16 just after 1 p.m.Police said the man entered the bank and gained entry to the third floor offices, where he stole the purse containing multiple credit cards.He then went to Home Depot in Waukesha, where he attempted numerous purchases using the stolen credit cards.Police described the man as black, standing 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, wearing a bright red shirt and matching bright red shoes.He was caught on camera leaving the bank in a black SUV.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Brookfield police.

1 in custody following police pursuit in Brookfield

1 in custody following police pursuit in Brookfield

BROOKFIELD -- A subject is in custody following a police pursuit in Brookfield early morning Sunday, April 28.According to officials, a City of Brookfield police officer initiated a traffic stop near 124th and Capitol around 2:42 a.m. The suspect vehicle fled eastbound on Capitol at a high rate of speed, resulting in a pursuit that police terminated.

Bomb threat at Dick's Sporting Goods in Brookfield prompts evacuation

Bomb threat at Dick's Sporting Goods in Brookfield prompts evacuation

BROOKFIELD -- A report of a bomb threat prompted the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Brookfield to evacuate Saturday evening, April 27.According to the City of Brookfield Police Department, the threat was made to the store via telephone just before 6 p.m.A bomb detection K-9 conducted a sweep of the business and no bombs were located.There is no threat to the public.The investigation into the threat is ongoing.

2 injured after 3 car crash in Brookfield

2 injured after 3 car crash in Brookfield

BROOKFIELD -- A 30-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl are being treated for injuries after a three car crash at the intersection of Calhoun Rd.

'I did the homicide:' Man out on bond in domestic violence case accused of strangling wife to death

'I did the homicide:' Man out on bond in domestic violence case accused of strangling wife to death

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Franklin man has been charged in connection with the murder of his estranged wife.Prosecutors charged Sunkeun Kim, 29, with one count of first degree intentional homicide and two counts of felony bail jumping.According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday evening, Nov. 18, Town of Brookfield police officers were called out to a condo complex near Bluemound Road and Brookfield Road, after a 911 caller indicated her roommate, Madeline Kim, 27, was dead.

Brookfield police: Man attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbooks from Best Buy

Brookfield police: Man attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbooks from Best Buy

BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards to buy Macbook computers from Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police say the credit cards were stolen from the Panera Bread located on West Greenfield Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 1.According to police, the suspect then attempted to use the credit cards to buy two Macbook computers worth $5,700 from the Best Buy in Wauwatosa.Police describe the suspect as a male, Hispanic, 30-40 years old, average height, slightly overweight, with a goatee.