“Who steals a toddlers tricycle?” Waukesha Co. sheriff’s detective replaces...
WAUKESHA — A little girl in Waukesha is very happy after her stolen tricycle was replaced by a detective with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department! Sheriff’s officials shared the happy update on...
View Article54-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Town of Ottawa in Waukesha...
TOWN OF OTTAWA — A 54-year-old man was killed in a crash in Waukesha County early Thursday, July 20th. It happened on County Highway Z at Hardscrabble Road in the Town of Ottawa shortly before 5:00...
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“Pretty insane:” Officials say man who wanted to die led pursuit lasting...
Steven Gaffney BIG BEND -- A vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Big Bend and taken on a wild ride! A pursuit, spanning multiple counties, lasting nearly two hours, ended in a crash. Deputies tried...
View ArticleBusted after dropping off wife at Huber, Muskego man accused of his 10th OWI...
WAUKESHA — A Muskego man is accused of his 10th OWI offense. 51-year-old Daniel Lesniewski is facing one count of OWI, 10th and subsequent offense. According to a criminal complaint, on July 26th,...
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“Hopeful there’s bodycam footage:” New call for answers from family of man...
MILWAUKEE — There was a new call for answers Tuesday, August 1st from the family of a man shot and killed by a deputy along Milwaukee’s lakefront in June. Nasheka Bryant “I am hopeful there is bodycam...
View ArticleWaukesha County sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries when his squad crashed
TOWN OF OTTAWA — A Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy sustained minor injuries when his squad car was involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, August 5th. It happened around 8:00 p.m. near...
View ArticleFirefighters respond to structure fire in Waukesha; no one injured
WAUKESHA — Firefighters on Saturday morning, August 19th were called out to the scene of a fire in Waukesha. The fire broke out in a structure around 6:25 a.m. near Sunset drive and Boettcher road....
View ArticleWaukesha County: 43-year-old man arrested on 5th OWI charge following crash...
WAUKESHA COUNTY — The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a 43-year-old man for operating a motor vehicle under the influence — his fifth offense — after he crashed into a median wall on Saturday, August...
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72-year-old woman killed in collision with pickup truck in Pewaukee
PEWAUKEE — A 72-year-old Waukesha woman was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in the City of Pewaukee on Thursday morning, August 24th. Officials say the wreck happened at Bluemound Rd. and...
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Milwaukee man accused of child sexual assault
Robert Evans WAUKESHA COUNTY — 41-year-old Robert Evans of Milwaukee faces some serious accusations. He is now charged with one count of first-degree child sexual assault in Waukesha County. According...
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Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office now reviewing deputy-involved...
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th. Williams was shot along...
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Oconomowoc man accused in death of good Samaritan along I-94 pleads not guilty
Frank Schiller WAUKESHA COUNTY — An Oconomowoc man facing several charges, accused of killing a good Samaritan on I-94 while allegedly driving under the influences has pleaded not guilty. 37-year-old...
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Family, friends of mother killed by alleged drunk, wrong-way driver: “Would...
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother of two was killed by a wrong-way driver, and prosecutors say that driver was drunk. Candace Franckowiak was working as a medical courier when she was struck head-on,...
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“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. The incident happened late Sunday, September 24th. Crash on Bluemound Road between...
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Brookfield police identify person who died in crash after being pursued by...
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....
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Not guilty plea entered by driver in wrong-way, fatal crash stuns victim’s...
MILWAUKEE -- A family is awaiting justice after their mother was killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash, allegedly caused by a drunk driver. The driver charged in the case pleaded not guilty in court --...
View Article2 hurt in fire at home in Sussex; cause under investigation
SUSSEX — Two people were hurt in a fire at a home in Sussex Monday, October 16th. Fire officials say it happened around 7:30 a.m. at a home near Aster Drive and Aster Court. Of the two people hurt, one...
View ArticleWaukesha sheriff asks for immigration enforcement authority
WAUKESHA — The Waukesha County sheriff wants training for his deputies to perform the functions of immigration agents at his jail. Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson made the request in a May 15...
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Saturday is Drug Take-Back Day; Here’s where you can drop off your prescriptions
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- On the heels of President Donald Trump declaring that the country's opioid crisis is now a public health emergency, Wisconsin leaders are pushing for the community to do their part....
View ArticleSheriff’s Office: 35-year-old inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th. Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress. The...
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