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.

New Berlin woman arrested for OWI, battery to officer after pursuit through Germantown, Richfield

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A New Berlin woman was arrested in her own driveway after allegedly leading authorities on a wild chase that began in Germantown early Thursday, August 11th.Around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, a deputy on patrol heard a Germantown police officer conducting a traffic stop in the area of Highway 167 and I-41 request a second squad to the scene.The deputy was nearby, and responded to the scene to assist.As the deputy was exciting his squad car, Washington County Sheriff's officials say the deputy saw the suspect vehicle flee the scene at a high rate of speed.The suspect vehicle was pursued for several miles through Germantown until the operator's driving became too dangerous to continue the pursuit.The suspect vehicle was later found in the Cabela's parking lot in Richfield.

New Berlin K-9 Officer "Condor" praised for helping officers track and nab burglary suspect

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin Police Department K-9 Officer "Condor" is getting credit for helping to nab a burglary suspect.Early on Monday, June 6th, a homeowner confronted a burglar in his garage and called police.Condor led officers through backyards, wooded areas and along the streets -- eventually finding the suspect in a motor home -- one-third of a mile away!The suspect was taken to jail.