Prosecutors: New Berlin man admits to setting 5 fires, 3 at his neighbor's home

MUSKEGO -- A New Berlin man is facing arson charges in connection with five incidents dating back to March in Muskego and New Berlin -- three of them at his neighbor's home.31-year-old Adam Erickson faces three counts of arson of a building without the owner's consent, and two counts of arson of property other than a building.The alleged incidents occurred as follows:

New Berlin man accused of taking advantage of "fragile" teen girls pleads not guilty

WAUKESHA -- 44-year-old Craig Miller of New Berlin pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial on Friday, May 26th on multiple charges related to a series of incidents from April 2015 through November 2016.Miller of New Berlin is accused of taking advantage of "fragile" teenage girls across the country -- using his phone and computer to get them to send him nude photos.

Waukesha man accused of trying to steal large TVs from Walmart in New Berlin

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Waukesha man is charged with felony retail theft and misdemeanor bail jumping after police say he walked out of a Walmart store with televisions he did not pay for.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, January 13th, a male suspect was observed at the Walmart located near Greenfield and Moorland in New Berlin, pushing a cart with large Samsung televisions inside of it out of the store, without making any attempt to purchase them.The complaint state New Berlin police were already at the Walmart store for an unrelated incident.

Flight for Life called out to head-on collision in New Berlin; 2 injured

NEW BERLIN -- Flight for Life was called to the scene of a head-on collision in New Berlin Monday morning, January 2nd.The accident happened around 7 a.m. on Racine Avenue near Swartz Road.Authorities say one individual was flown to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life and one driver was taken to a local hospital by New Berlin Fire Department ambulance.The accident is still under investigation.

New Berlin police identify husband, wife who died after shooting incident at home on Hickory Trail

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police have identified a man and a woman in their 70s who died Wednesday, November 23rd following a 911 call from a home on Hickory Trail.The victims have been identified as 76-year-old William Krueger and 71-year-old Karen Krueger -- husband and wife.Both lived at the home on Hickory Trail.Police say an investigation has revealed this incident was possibly related to health issues, and didn't involve domestic violence.Police are not looking for any suspects.No criminal charges are being pursued against anyone.Police say the community was never in any danger.The investigation into the double shooting started with an odd 911 call on Wednesday morning.A man on the phone did not identify himself but insinuated help was needed.

New Berlin police seek suspect after gas station robbed of cash, cigarettes at gunpoint

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are seeking a suspect after a gas station at 124th and Cleveland was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday afternoon, September 18th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.Police say a lone male suspect obtained an undetermined amount of cash and cigarettes -- and fled the gas station prior to the arrival of police.The suspect vehicle is described as an older Chevy Cavalier, possibly blue in color, with faded headlights and faded paint.Police don't have a license plate number.No one was hurt in this armed robbery.Police are investigating.

New Berlin police: 7 juveniles cited for trespassing at vacant Prospect Hill School

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say citations were issued to seven juveniles accused of trespassing at the vacant Prospect Hill School in New Berlin.It happened around 2:00 a.m. Monday, August 29th.Police say they were notified by a concerned neighbor that several juveniles were seen running into the building.Seven juveniles were located -- ranging in age from 15 to 17.