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Police presence at Waukesha funeral home; employees found open door
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha police are at the Cesarz Charapala & Zinnecker Funeral Home on N. Moreland on Wednesday, July 3 – conducting an investigation. FOX6 News counted at least nine squads in the area. Police tell FOX6 News that employees came to work and found an open door....
4-year-old child from Pewaukee missing
WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department needs help locating a missing 4 year old. Aaron Amell is believed to be with his biological mother Rachel Amell. On Tuesday, July 2, at approximately 1:45pm, the Amell was taken from his father’s home in Pewaukee without permission.
Retired Germantown Police Chief Peter Hoell has passed away
July 3, 2024 – Germantown, WI – Thoughts and prayers to Retired Police Chief Peter Hoell’s family. According to his wife, Anne-Marie, Hoell has passed away. In April 2024 Hoell wrote: This post is not about asking for sympathy but rather an explanation that I probably won’t be posting much now and in the near future.
Germantown Police Dept announces passing of CPO Robert “Bob” Case | By Germantown Police Dept.
July 1, 2024 – Germantown, WI – It is with great sadness that the [Germantown Police Department] shares the passing of Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) Robert (Bob) Case. CPO Case began his career with the Germantown Police Department on March 15, 1999. While serving the citizens of Germantown,...
‘Trooper in a Truck’ blitz taking place in Wisconsin next week
Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) troopers will be riding along in semi trucks next week, using the extra height to spot dangerous driving behaviors and violations. From July 8 through July 12, WSP will be taking part in a “Trooper in a Truck” detail in the following areas:. July...
I-894 crash, Milwaukee County Sheriff squad vehicle involved
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A Milwaukee County sheriff's squad vehicle was involved in a crash on I-894 in West Allis on Monday, July 1. The accident happened in the early afternoon on the southbound stretch of freeway between Greenfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. A sheriff's squad and two other vehicles...
Waukesha County jury duty phone scam; caller may identify as Captain Kasta
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about an ongoing jury duty scam. According to officials, individuals who have received the scam calls indicated that the caller may identify themselves as Captain Kasta with the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office. "The calls referenced were...
Hartford PD issues traffic update and info ahead of July 4 parade | By Hartford Police Dept.
July 3, 2024 – Hartford, WI – In advance of the July 4 festivities, the Hartford Police Department (HPD) would like to pass important information along about traffic flow both with the parade and the fireworks. If you are traveling the area during the time of the parade,...
REPORT: Woman Involved in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Sentenced to 20-Years in Prison
Melissa Bright, 48, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing the 2023 death of Dousman resident Brooklyn Gridley, 19, back in 2023. Bright’s sentence was issued in Waukesha County Circuit Court last week after the court decided she was guilty of the crime of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
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