Police finish investigation into allegations New Berlin teacher had sexual contact with student

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police said on Thursday, February 18th they have finished their investigation into alleged inappropriate sexual contact between a female New Berlin West High School teacher and a 17-year-old male student.Police say their report has been sent over to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office for possible charging.Following an internal investigation, the teacher was fired from the school.Officials with the School District of New Berlin said they learned of the allegations on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.After an internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin, the teacher was fired.

Latest: New Berlin West teacher fired, accused of inappropriate relationship with student

NEW BERLIN -- Officials with the School District of New Berlin say a New Berlin West High School teacher has been fired following an investigation into an allegation the teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a student.School district officials say New Berlin West administrators learned of the allegation on January 15th.The 28-year-old teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave.An internal investigation by the School District of New Berlin has now concluded, and the teacher has been fired.New Berlin police continue their investigation into this allegation.Earlier this week, police told FOX6 News the case was expected to be handed over to the District Attorney's Office by week's end.This teacher has not yet been officially charged.In a statement, school district officials said:

New Berlin police: Four teens in custody after several recent criminal damage incidents

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say four teens have been taken into custody in connection with a series of criminal damage incidents that have occurred in recent weeks.The teens were taken into custody early on Wednesday, December 23rd -- around 12:30 a.m.Police say the teens were taken into custody for criminal damage to property and other offenses following what police are calling "a fresh round of destruction" near Ohio Drive and Sandalwood Drive.Police were called out to that area regarding suspects who were causing damage to a lamp in a yard.The caller provided a description of the suspect vehicle -- and responding officers located the vehicle near 124th Street and National Avenue.The four teens were arrested during a traffic stop.If you live in this area of New Berlin and you have experienced recent damage, police are asking that you report it by calling the Waukesha County Communication Center at (262) 446-5070.New Berlin police said on December 17th they were stepping up patrols after a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents.Police said most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours, and indicated water bottles were being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.

New Berlin police step up patrols, warn residents after series of criminal damage incidents

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police are warning residents about a significant uptick in criminal damage incidents in recent weeks.Police say most of these incidents are occurring during the overnight hours.Water bottles are being used to smash out vehicle windows and lamp post lights.Police are asking that anyone who observed suspicious activity give them a call immediately.

Pedestrian struck & killed by hit-and-run driver in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver and struck again by a second vehicle early Saturday, October 31st.Officials say officers from New Berlin and Brookfield responded to the crash scene shortly before 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of Greenfield Ave.

Armed robbery in Waukesha leads to lockdown of Walmart in New Berlin; two in custody

NEW BERLIN -- An armed robbery in Waukesha, and a subsequent pursuit of the suspect vehicle led to a lockdown at the Walmart store on Greenfield Avenue in New Berlin on Saturday, October 24th.It all began around 3:20 p.m. -- when New Berlin police were advised of an armed robbery that had just occurred in Waukesha.Waukesha police tell FOX6 News it happened at the Verizon Wireless store on Silvernail Road.The suspects were identified as two or three black males, last seen driving a white SUV.Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a New Berlin officer spotted the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Greenfield Avenue and S.

Man arrested for operating while intoxicated following crash, car fire in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN -- The New Berlin Police Department responded to a two-car accident at Sunnyslope Road and Nicolet Drive Wednesday night, September 16th.According to police, a 51-year-old man was turning left from Nicolet Drive onto southbound Sunnyslope Road when he collided head-on with a northbound vehicle on Sunnyslope Road.

27-year-old man arrested after high-speed pursuit, suspected of DUI, third offense

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police say a high-speed pursuit and subsequent "high-risk traffic stop" led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man for DUI.Shortly before 4:00 p.m., police were made aware of a reckless driving complaint on I-43NB near Highway 83 -- near the Town of Mukwonago.Two separate callers reported a vehicle driving erratically and at speeds in excess of 100 miles-per-hour.The vehicle entered the city of New Berlin and was observed by an officer near Moorland Road.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it failed to stop -- continuing northbound on I-43.A pursuit continued, and the suspect lowered the vehicle's speed to 55 miles-per-hour, but he still wasn't stopping the vehicle.The vehicle finally stopped when several squads were following on I-43 at 124th Street.A "high-risk traffic stop" ensued.Police say a language barrier hindered arrest efforts which were improved with the arrival of the police K-9 officer and a Spanish speaking officer.The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident.

Police, MPD's Bomb Squad investigate suspicious object found in New Berlin's Lions Park

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were called to Lions Park shortly before 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th to investigate a report of a suspicious object found in the park's north parking lot.Officers arrived and called in the Milwaukee Police Department's Bomb Squad.The object was checked out and it was determined that the object wasn't dangerous.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.