CRIME & SAFETY
Person responsible for arrow at Hartford playground steps forward | By Hartford Police
April 24, 2024 – Hartford, Wi – Hartford Police have resolved an incident where an arrow was found this week on some playground equipment at Centennial Park. Police said law enforcement with Washington County received a phone call Monday around 5:28 p.m. saying someone shot an arrow at the playground equipment at Centennial Park. An officer responded and met with the caller, who stated she heard a “ping” sound and a child who was playing on the playground equipment, said they found an arrow.
Milwaukee woman shot in head; woman pleads guilty, sentenced
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to shooting another woman in the back of the head in March 2023. 28-year-old Erma L. Bowie pleaded guilty to 1st Degree Reckless Injury with Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the shooting of Asiah Dennis near 16th and Lincoln in Milwaukee on March 4, 2023.
Menomonee Falls police seek help identifying suspect in battery at Dunkin' Donuts
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Menomonee Falls police are investigating a battery that occurred at Dunkin' Donuts Monday, April 22. Officials say it happened around 12:40 p.m. at the location off Silver Spring and Pilgrim Road. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage before and after the assault. Anyone...
Oconomowoc fire: Dog alerted residents, everyone out safely
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. - An Oconomowoc family's dog alerted them to a fire on Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said, and everyone was able to get out safely. It happened around 1:30 p.m. on Hancock Court, near Summit Avenue and Old Tower Road. According to the Western Lakes Fire District, the dog...
Grandmother charged after police believe 11-month-old boy took ecstasy pill
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee grandmother is charged after police said they believe her 11-month-old grandson took an ecstasy pill. Sherrie Jones, 47, is charged with neglecting a child causing bodily harm. According to a criminal complaint, Jones was watching her daughter's son overnight Sunday. When her daughter arrived home...
30 years since Oswald shootout; fallen police captain honored
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Sunday marks 30 years since Waukesha Police Captain James Lutz was shot and killed in the line of duty. It happened during the infamous Oswald father-and-son crime spree. At the Waukesha Public Safety Memorial, Gary Bach remembers his friend killed in the line of duty. "Well liked,...
Neighbors fed up with reckless driving after car crashes through fence into home
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a crash that sent an adult and two children inside the vehicle to the hospital early Monday. It happened on North 76th Street, near Carmen Avenue.
Milwaukee man killed neighbor over money, sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man convicted of shooting his neighbor over money in 2023 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Kenneth Burrows, 34, pleaded guilty in March to second-degree reckless homicide. Court records show, in addition to prison time, he was sentenced on Thursday to eight years of extended supervision.
6 departments respond to fire in Germantown, WI
April 24, 2024 – Germantown, WI – Germantown has a fire at KSM industries on Edison Drive. The fire call came in before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Five other departments are responding including Hartford, Jackson, Richfield, Menomonee Falls and Southern Ozaukee. This is a working...
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