Police Roundup: Woman Arrested For Spitting At Police

Police report also details several thefts, an assault and a drunk driving arrest.

1 Brookfield OWI Arrest Among 23 on New Year's Eve

Some 59 officers from area agencies also wrote 210 tickets and issued 105 warnings during the evening.

Year In Review: Top Brookfield Crime, Police and Rescue Stories Of 2012

The year of 2012 will be remembered for horrific event that unfolded at the Azana Salon and Spa.

Benjamin Sebena Had Been Stalking Wife for Days Before Shooting: Complaint

Husband of slain Wauwaotsa police officer Jennifer Sebena admitted to police that he waited in hiding for her near Fire Station No. 1 for hours, and shot her when she left the building after taking a break, court records state.

UPDATED: Benjamin Sebena Charged with Homicide of Police Officer Wife

Formal charges were filed Thursday in the Christmas Eve murder of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena.

Update: Husband Held Following Death of Officer Jennifer Sebena

Reports indicate Benjamin Sebena is being held at the West Allis Police Department, but they do not say whether he has been arrested for the shooting death of the 30-year-old Wauwatosa police officer.

UPDATED: Wauwatosa Police Seek Killer of Officer Jennifer Sebena

The death of the 30-year-old officer is being investigated as a homicide. The on-duty officer was shot multiple times and found about 5 a.m. in the Tosa Village. She is believed to be the first Wauwatosa officer killed in the line of duty.

Brookfield Man Accused of Having Stolen Credit Card

Police say the victim had the card stolen out of his car several years ago.

Couple, With Baby, Swipes Wallet, Goes On Spending Spree

Pair takes wallet out of purse at Pick 'n Save and use one of its credit cards at a Target in Wauwatosa to purchase various electronics totaling $2,700.

Brookfield Attorney Disbarred After $500K Theft

Action comes after Thomas Bielinski is convicted of stealing more than $500,000 in unclaimed foreclosure funds from Milwaukee County.

Waukesha Schools Tighten Security After Rumors of Threats Surface

Rumors spreading on social networking sites regarding possible violence at North and South high schools, but Waukesha Police Department has not located a specific threat.

Police: Watch Out For Those Scrooges While Spreading Holiday Cheer

Brookfield Police Department recommends being extra diligent as you finish your Christmas shopping.

Udated: Elmbrook Schools Have Emergency Protocols In Place

Mark Hansen, the superintendent of the Elmbrook School District, says schools are ready while extending "thoughts and prayers ... with the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School."

Man Faces Second Drunk Driving Charge

A 25-year-old man was taken into custody at 2:15 a.m. Friday for allegedly drunk driving in the 14800 block of West Capitol Drive.

Man Caught Trying to Pilfer Smokes From Pick 'n Save

A Milwaukee man is accused of damaging a cigarette cabinet after he tried to finagle a carton out and leave without paying.

Police Investigating Sexting Incident at East

Affidavit states one East student brags about students trading nude photos of female classmates "like Pokemon cards."

No Injuries Reported In House Fire

Three people were in the home at 14830 San Marcos Drive but got out safely when the fire started about about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Man Hides Weed in Sleeping Child's Fist, Police Say

Police say the suspect claims the child may have gotten the marijuana from the floor of the car, but the child is belted in.

Brookfield Woman Accused of Stealing Scrap Metal From Sussex Company

Woman runs from sheriff's deputy, but then comes back saying it was too cold out to keep hiding.

More Legal Problems for City Engineer

A city engineer facing charges for a violent altercation with his wife now faces more charges after police say he drove drunk through Menomonee Falls.

Fire Officials All Smiles After Birth In Brookfield Square Parking Lot

Rescue personnel who arrived on scene are described as pretty emotional ... pretty speechless.

Woman Fends Off Three Thugs

Victim able to get in her vehicle and lock the door. Men flee on foot toward Brookfield Academy.

Chamber of Commerce Sets Up Fund For Businesses Dealing With Tragedy

First proceeds to go to Azana Salon & Spa, scene of mass shooting in October.

Baby Born In Brookfield Square Parking Lot

Parents describe a 48-minute tour de force that ends with 5 pound, 7 ounce baby girl being born on the ground outside the shopping mall.

Police Officer Suspension Upheld by Police and Fire Commission

Comissioners upheld the chief's four-day suspension for officer Sarah Mork over an unrestrained prisoner in a squad crash. The prisoner was suffering heroin withdrawal and extremely uncooperative with officers.

Repeat Drunken Driver Sped Past Officer, Charges Say

Suspect was charged with his fifth offense drunken drunk driving and possession of marijuana.

Does Brookfield Have Enough Police Officers?

Brookfield has 1.68 officers for every 1,000 people living in the city. Use this searchable database on Patch to see how this compares with others around the state.

Two 5-Time Drunken Drivers and Two Crashes in Crackdown, Police Say

Brookfield police made seven OWI-related arrests in recent days, including two for their alleged fifth offenses, a mother who had her 5-year-old daughter in the vehicle, and more.

Police Reports: Fake Money, Real Pot, Banned from Mall

The latest police reports also include a wolf sighting, theft of a half-ton piece of construction equipment, a Publisher's Clearinghouse scam, noise complaint and more.

Slaughter a Turkey for Thanksgiving? Not in Bird City Brookfield

A Brookfield resident called police before killing the main course for his Thanksgiving meal.

Near Crash at Mall Ends in Fourth OWI Charge

A New Berlin woman tested with a high blood-alcohol level after a driver said she nearly hit another car while leaving Brookfield Square mall, charges allege.

Teen Enters Plea in Fatal Crash that Injured Deputies

Ihor Sahan, 18, moves towards trial on charges alleging he drove drunk and got into an accident that killed his friend, Ryan Petri, 17.

Brookfield Man Upset With Stopped Bus, Attacks Driver, Police Say

A 73-year-old man is accused of battering a Milwaukee County bus driver after he becomes upset the driver stopped the bus for a layover on Greenfield Avenue without its lights flashing.

OWI Task Force Nets Three Brookfield, Elm Grove Arrests

In all, a metro-wide sweep the night before Thanksgiving resulted in 16 drunken driving arrests in 214 stops after the enforcement action was heavily publicized in advance.

Newspaper Carrier Imposters Get Jail Time, Probation

Two men who ran a scheme to pose as Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper carriers to get holiday tips were sentenced to jail Monday for their crimes.

Brookfield Crime Alert: Duo Stealing Purses, Wallets

Police issued an alert, saying elderly female shoppers were targeted in several thefts this month that may be part of a crime ring.

'All Available Squads': How Duty Officers Took Charge at Azana Spa

When a quiet Sunday exploded into a scene of mass terror at the Azana Spa and Salon in Brookfield, officers from the western suburbs took the initiative to save lives — while risking their own.

Property Crime in Brookfield and Around the State

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States includes data from Brookfield and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of property crimes were reported here and how the city compares to others.

Violent Crime in Brookfield and Wisconsin

The Federal Bureau of Investigation report on crime in the United States, includes data from Brookfield and most other communities in the state. See what kinds of violent crimes were reported here and how Brookfield compares to others.

Gas Station Homicide Defendant's Attempts at Tossing Evidence Fail

Waukesha County Judge Kathryn Foster rules that 21-year-old Billy Ingram was detained appropriately while Brookfield police officers were investigating a nearby home invasion.