Firefighters Respond to Alarm at Brookfield Residence

Emergency officials responded to the fire alarm Tuesday morning on North Avenue.

Brookfield Police Will Be Out in Force All Holiday Weekend

Extra effort and resources will focus on both drunken driving and speeding as police seek to protect those out to enjoy the beginning of summer.

Driver Trying to Avoid OWI Ticket Charged with Felony for Fleeing

Brookfield man takes off at high speed hoping to elude patrol officer, but instead he multiplies his trouble.

Facsimile Handgun Creates Scare in Brookfield Business Parking Lot, Police Say

A Milwaukee man is accused of pointing a BB gun that resembled a semi-automatic handgun in his former brother-in-law's face in Brookfield, according to a criminal complaint.

Teen Burglarizes Home to Fuel Propane Huffing Habit

Teen was huffing stolen propane inside his stepfather's home.

UPDATE: Police Search for Guaranty Bank Robbers

Guaranty Bank at 127th Street and Capitol Drive, Brookfield, was robbed Thursday afternoon. Three men went in, at least one armed, and two more were waiting in a backup getaway car.

Family Friend Turns Out to Be Party to Burglary, Police Say

Brookfield resident finds his home broken into and quickly comes to suspect one of his oldest acquaintance's daughter. According to police and the district attorney, he was right.

Deputies Helped Rescue Wounded Victims in Azana Spa Shooting

Three Waukesha County deputies were honored Wednesday by the Waukesha Optimist Club for their response to the mass shooting in Brookfield.

On Police Memorial Day, Brookfield PD Honors Fallen Comrades

During National Police Week, Brookfield Department takes time out from regular duties for a special one: remembering those who sacrificed all "so that others may live."

School Scuffle Turns Out to be Best Part of Student's Day

Police say they find marijuana, paraphernalia and intent to sell in different ways after they are called to Brookfield Central High School for a fight.

Jury Trial Set for Brookfield Man in March Armed Robbery Case

Evan Dunlap is charged with a series of felonies after police say he fired shots at an acquaintance during a robbery in the victim's home.

Brookfield Honoring National Police Week With Flag-Raising Ceremony

The public ceremony will take place Wednesday in honor of National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Wisconsin Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Officers Honors Jennifer Sebena

A number of law enforcement agencies, including Brookfield, attended the ceremony. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber was the keynote speaker at Friday's ceremony in Madison, which also recognized four other officers.

Brookfield Banker Learns Teen Isn't Who He Thought

Waukesha County detective posing online as a teenage girl investigated a Milwaukee man who was sending sexual videos to the "girl" on multiple occasions, according to a criminal complaint.

Sound Company Employee Charged with Felony Theft of Equipment

After property disappears from his business, owner installs video system and sees employee making off with microphones. Ultimately, he learns, he's out more than $13,000 worth of equipment.

OWI Suspect Didn't Know Whether She Was Coming or Going

Driving west into Brookfield from Tosa, resident says she was on her way to Milwaukee – and, by the way, was dropping off her car for some work, but then again... maybe not.

Brookfield Police Investigating Drug-Related Fatality

Family of a 2002 Hamilton High School graduate tells the Brookfield Police Department Michael McMann had his first relapse after coming clean from an opiate addiction.

When 'Not Enough' Is Too Much to Be Driving On

Pewaukee woman talks faster than she can think, and it's little wonder with the cocktail of illegal substances she admits she's been imbibing before driving.

Schoolyard Scuffle Turns into Ugly Beat-Down at East

War of 'words' between students turns into after-school fisticuffs and then into a one-sided contest leaving younger boy injured and three older boys facing criminal charges.

Wisconsin Ambulance Safety Inspection Program Comes Under Scrutiny

While Brookfield Fire Department officials say they have no problems with how ambulances are inspected, others raise concerns that some ambulances in Wisconsin just shouldn't be on the road.

Bottling Up Baby Formula Thefts Keeps Police Busy

Shoplifters all around Milwaukee — and the country — are pushing the limits to get their hands on expensive canisters that are often being resold by other business owners.

Gas Station Robbed by Men Thought to Be Armed

Robbers create strange diversion by dumping can of pennies on counter before demanding cash and cigarettes from clerks.

Runs in Support for Boston Being Held in Brookfield

Fleet Feet Sports and Performance Running Outfitters in Brookfield are holding a run on Monday in support of Boston.

Suspected Toilet Valve Bandit Facing a Host of New Charges

Brookfield man, already charged with five counts of property theft, now also faces six felony counts of identity theft for claiming to represent a plumbing company when he sold stolen flushers to salvager, reports say.

Fallen Town of Brookfield Officer Don Bishop Honored by His Peers

About 80 different police and fire agencies turned out for the funeral of Officer Don Bishop, who died in the line of duty on Saturday.

7th OWI Charges Follow Erratic Driving Near Brookfield Square

Milwaukee man had a .18 percent blood alcohol concentration and faces 14-1/2 years in prison if convicted of two felonies, according to the complaint.

Woman's 'Friend' Accused of Stealing $45,000 Worth of Her Jewelry

In the 'with friends like these' category, resident finds that while she was powdering her nose, visitor to her home was taking a powder with her jewelry and checks.

Google Launches Person Finder For Information on Boston Marathon Participants

Google launched a person finder for people to find information about marathon runners, spectators and participants. People can also add in information about a particular runner.

Services Set for Town of Brookfield Officer Who Died Saturday

Funeral services are scheduled for later this week for Donald Bishop, who died on duty over the weekend.

Dairy Queen, 3 Strip Mall Businesses Targeted for Burglary

Someone tried to break into three next-door Greenfield Ave. businesses in one night, but succeeded only once, and another entry in the same fashion occurred at Blue Mound Dairy Queen.

Town of Brookfield Police Officer Always Wanted to Help Others

32-year-old Donald Bishop, who died Saturday while on duty, remembered as someone who truly wanted to serve the community.

Town of Brookfield Police Officer Dies On Duty

Officer Donald Bishop dies Saturday from an apparent heart attack while responding to a call of a burglary in progress.

Brookfield Man Charged with Robbing Friend, Trying to Shoot Him

Defendant invited himself over to an acquaintance's house and then decided to rob him. When his victim tried to flee, he opened fire. But his victim had an even bigger gun.

Gun Law Loophole Allowed Spa Shooter to Privately Buy Handgun

Lawmakers are reviewing a gun-regulation bill that would expand the background check system and possibly limit private gun sales.

Convicted Burglar Adds 2 More to Resume, Both from Brookfield

Charges were filed this week in a pair of 2010 burglaries in Brookfield; the man charged is already in prison for the same act elsewhere.

5 Charged in Brookfield Home Burglaries from 2011

The men also are charged with two burglaries in Menomonee Falls, and are suspected in at least one Milwaukee burglary.

They Take the Whole Cart and Kaboodle – But Get Caught

Without pausing to unload, couple steals a cart full of jeans, but they don't get far before being spotted, followed, and carted off to jail.

Tosa Man Gets Prison for Felony Drunken Driving

Dennis J. Haase, 63, was pulled after driving slow and nearly hitting a Brookfield police officer.

‘Crazy Train’ as Done By Barenaked Ladies

Ozzy Osbourne’s classic song took on an entirely different meaning on the Amtrak last week. This is our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.

This Little Piggy Ran Through Brookfield Traffic

On April Fool's Day, a pig got loose and was spotted running through traffic on Lilly Road.