Weekly Safety Report: Sentencing in Fatal Hit-and-Run, Plea in Fatal Stabbing in Lac du Flambeau
This week in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, two incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the community. In the first incident, a 25-year-old woman was sentenced for her involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in 2022. She faced four felony charges in Vilas County. The second incident involved a 21-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to fatally stabbing a 38-year-old man in Lac du Flambeau. The suspect appeared in court and was found to have probable cause for trial. He currently remains in jail with a $100,000 cash bond.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Incidents in Germantown and Hartford Union High School
This week in Germantown, WI, the police department responded to a total of 411 calls for service. These incidents included check on the welfare investigations, controlled substance investigations, disorderly conduct investigations, domestic violence investigations, misdialled 911 calls, motor vehicle theft, operating while intoxicated investigations, requests for assistance (non-criminal incidents), suspicious activity investigations, school checks, theft investigations, traffic crashes, traffic stops, and vehicle driving complaints.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash with injuries and fire incident hit Westboro, Wisconsin
Two incidents occurred in Westboro, Wisconsin this week. The first incident involved a crash with injuries on the Mass Pike, causing delays. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown. The second incident involved a person setting a fire inside the Westboro Police Station. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fire at Pet Crematory and Fatal Stabbing in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Two incidents occurred in Vilas County, Wisconsin this week. The first incident involved a fire at the Forever Remembered Pet Crematory in Eagle River, causing significant damage to both the main office building and the cremation building. The second incident was a fatal stabbing in Lac du Flambeau, where a 38-year-old man was repeatedly stabbed with a large butcher knife. The suspect, a 21-year-old man, pleaded not guilty and is currently held on a $100,000 cash bond.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Police Assist Proposal, Armed Robbery Case Uncovered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
This week in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, two incidents occurred that caught our attention. In the first incident, police officers staged a traffic stop to help a man propose to his girlfriend. The second incident involved a 20-year-old man who was accused of armed robbery during a home invasion. These incidents highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug and Gun Charges, Attempted Homicide, and Scam Account Target La Crosse
This week in La Crosse, Wisconsin, there were three incidents that raised concerns for public safety. A Rochester man was indicted by a grand jury for drug and gun charges after being arrested in La Crosse. Another man from La Crosse was accused of attempted homicide for allegedly firing a shot at two individuals. Additionally, officials warned the public about a scam account posing as the La Crosse Center's Facebook page, attempting to deceive users into providing personal information.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Staged Proposal, Double Homicide Retrial, and Armed Robbery in Eau Claire
This week in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, there were three notable incidents. The first incident involved police officers staging a traffic stop to help a man propose to his girlfriend. The second incident is the upcoming retrial of a Fall Creek man who was previously sentenced to over 25 years in prison for a double homicide. The third incident involves a 20-year-old Eau Claire man accused of armed robbery and home invasion. These incidents highlight a range of events in the area, from heartwarming gestures to serious criminal cases.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Attempted Homicide and Child Custody Interference hit Plover, Wisconsin
Two incidents occurred in Plover, Wisconsin this week. In the first incident, a man was charged with attempted homicide and aggravated battery after hitting another man with his pick-up truck. The victim reported the incident after being hit while visiting family. In the second incident, a father was charged with felony custody interference for taking his two sons from their home, leading to an Amber Alert and a multi-state search. The children were eventually found in Iowa and returned to Plover.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Bond Increased for Homicide Suspect and Youth Faces Multiple Charges in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
This week in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, two incidents occurred that have raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a woman accused of homicide in the death of Wisconsin Public Media Director Gene Purcell had her bond significantly increased by a judge. The second incident involved a 16-year-old youth from Fitchburg who is facing multiple charges, including felony bail jumping, after being arrested in a stolen vehicle following a police chase.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arson Investigation and Wanted Domestic Abuse Suspect in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The Sheboygan Police and Fire Departments are investigating two incidents in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The first incident involved two fires at the same location on Michigan Avenue, prompting an arson investigation. The second incident involves a wanted domestic abuse suspect, Nathaniel Cabrera, who is believed to be hiding in the Sheboygan or Milwaukee areas. Residents are advised to be on the lookout for Cabrera and to contact the Sheboygan Police Department if they have any information.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Structure Fire, Stolen U-Haul, and Standoff Incident Impact Chippewa Falls
This week in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, authorities responded to a structure fire at 1615 Wheaton St., resulting in an estimated $100,000 in damages. A U-Haul truck that was not returned in October was found stolen in Georgia, leading to charges against a former resident. Additionally, three Chippewa County dispatchers were honored for their professionalism during a standoff incident that resulted in the suspect's death.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting, Arson, Drug Bust, Deer Rescue, and Wanted Person in Wausau, WI
This week in Wausau, Wisconsin, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a shooting on US 51, an arson case at a local apartment complex, a drug bust resulting in the seizure of methamphetamine, a heartwarming rescue of a deer by a police officer, and the search for a wanted person in the area.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Incidents in Westboro, Taylor County
This week in Taylor County, Wisconsin, there were three incidents that occurred. One incident involved a man being accidentally shot in the thigh by a member of his deer hunting group. Another incident was a crash with injuries on the Mass Pike in Westboro, causing delays. The third incident involved a person setting a fire inside the Westboro Police Station. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported in any of these incidents.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Janesville, Wisconsin Faces OWI Charge, Drug Incident, and Police Chief Finalist
This week in Janesville, Wisconsin, there were three incidents that occurred. A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 6th Offense after being caught driving in the wrong lane. A woman was given 2 years of probation after passing out on drugs in a minivan with children inside. Lastly, the acting police chief of Janesville was named the finalist to permanently lead the agency.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Stolen Car Pursuit, Fraud Allegations, Gas Leak, Bomb Threat, Equipment Acquisition, and Traffic Incidents in Dane County, Wisconsin
This week in Dane County, Wisconsin, several incidents occurred that required police intervention and posed potential safety risks to the community. These incidents include a pursuit of two individuals in a stolen car, allegations of fraud by a former EMS chief, a gas leak that forced residents to evacuate, a bomb threat at a middle school, the acquisition of new equipment by the Brooklyn Fire/EMS Department, and various traffic stops and violations reported by the Verona Police Department.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and OWI Incident Impact Clark County, Wisconsin
Two incidents occurred this week in Clark County, Wisconsin. The first incident involved a man who died after being shot by an officer in Abbotsford. The second incident involved a Neillsville woman who was sentenced for her second offense of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) with children in the vehicle.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Retail Thefts, Shooting Trial, Garage Fire, and New Police Chief in Racine, Wisconsin
This week in Racine, Wisconsin, there were several incidents that occurred, including multiple retail thefts, a shooting trial, a garage fire, and the appointment of a new police chief. The police are seeking two men involved in the retail thefts, while the trial is underway for the shooting of a Case High School student. Firefighters responded to a garage fire, which was contained to the attached garage, and the new police chief, Alex Ramirez, is committed to making a difference in the community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fines, Fatal Crash, Shooting Suspect, and Missing Kayaker in Green Bay
Multiple incidents occurred in Green Bay, Wisconsin this week, resulting in fines, a court ruling, a search, and a missing person. These incidents include a fatal injury at Lambeau Field, a high-speed fatal crash, a shooting suspect search, and a missing kayaker.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gun Incident, Homicide, and Gunfire in Appleton
This week in Appleton, Wisconsin, there were three incidents that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents included a fight at a restaurant where a gun was found, a homicide linked to a drug deal, and a resident firing a gun inside a home. The Appleton Police Department responded to each incident and made arrests in connection with the crimes. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in any of these incidents.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash, Fatal Injury, Shooting, and Missing Kayaker in Brown County, Wisconsin
This week in Brown County, Wisconsin, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a crash in Greenleaf that resulted in power lines being hit, contractors being fined for a fatal injury at Lambeau Field, a teen driver facing trial in adult court for a high-speed fatal crash, Green Bay Police searching for a shooting suspect, and a missing kayaker who did not return from a fishing trip.
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