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CRIME & SAFETY
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to a House Fire South of Slinger
The Washington County Communication Center took a 911 call from the owners of a residence on Hwy 175, south of Slinger on Sunday, June 30 at 6:14 p.m. The house was on fire and no one was inside. Washington County Sheriff's deputies and Slinger firefighters were dispatched to the scene.
5 fire departments respond to house fire in Town of Polk | By Chief Brad Schaefer
July 3, 2024 – Town of Polk, WI – On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 6:16 p.m., the Slinger Fire Department and Lifestar EMS were dispatched to the 3500 Block of Highway 175 in the town of Polk for a residential house fire. Responding law enforcement reported an active fire in the home upon arrival.
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,...
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,...
Pewaukee boy located; returned to father
WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. - UPDATE: The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says Aaron Amell, 4, has been located. The original notification is available below. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is attempting to locate a four-year-old child on Tuesday, July 2. Officials said Aaron Amell is believed to be with his biological...
Family with 2-year-old, man and son rescued from Milwaukee River near Lime Liln Park in Grafton | By Ozaukee County Sheriff
June 30, 2024 – Ozaukee Co., WI – On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 11:55 a.m., the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of kayakers in distress on an island in the Milwaukee River near Manchester Drive in the Town of Grafton. A 38-year-old male,...
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