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West Bend Police confirm body found in upper parking lot at Washington County Courthouse
May 17, 2024 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police confirmed a body was found by a county employee at 6:18 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, on county grounds. Lt. Brian McAndrews said police responded to the courthouse complex, 432 E. Washington Street, for an individual that was on the west side of the complex in the upper parking lot. The male, 69, was near the doors on the west side.
Police called to Germantown High School for student fight
GERMANTOWN, Wis. — Police responded to Germantown High School Friday morning for a report of a fight between students. According to an email sent from the Germantown High School principal to parents, the fight broke out at 7:43 a.m. during a physical education class. According to the email, Joel...
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of the 2024 Washington Co. Law Enforcement Memorial Service
Washington Co., Wi – The Germantown Police Department took the lead on the presentation of the 2024 Washington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service at Washington County Fair Park. Chief Mike Snow presided over the ceremony. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Service...
Brookfield forgery scheme; Florida man, woman accused
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - A Florida man accused in a Brookfield forgery case pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial on Friday, May 17. Prosecutors charged 37-year-old Ricardo Rivas Davila, along with 28-year-old Amanda Diaz Guillen, in April. Diaz Guillen pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial on May 13.
Menomonee Falls bakery cancels drag queen story hour children's event after threats
The owners of a Menomonee Falls bakery Monday canceled a Drag Story Hour and Cupcake Making children’s event scheduled for June 2 because they said they were receiving threatening phone messages. "The goal was to do a fun event about being inclusive," said Brittany Wohlfeil, who owns Batter &...
Glendale police chase, Milwaukee crash; driver charged
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is charged with multiple felonies after a police chase and multi-vehicle crash on Saturday, May 11. Prosecutors accuse 34-year-old Pierre Webb of leading Glendale officers on a pursuit into Milwaukee before crashing and running off. According to a criminal complaint, a license plate was reported...
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