A Trio of Firefighters Joins the Department

After a yearlong probationary period, three dedicated firefighters are now considered full members of the Menomonee Falls Fire Department.

Kohl's Call Center Employee Accused of Identity Theft

Suspect tells police she wrote down a New York woman's personal information while helping her on a service call in September.

Woman Steals Car From EVS, Leaves Her Son's Artwork Inside

Suspect is accused of taking a Volkswagon Jetta in 2010, which eventually ends up in a Milwaukee tow lot for parking citations.

Lightning Strikes Falls Home Causing Partial Roof Collapse

No one was injured by the strike, and it didn't ignite a fire. It's the first storm damage in the village this year.

Man Charged After Throwing Shoes at Village Bowl Employee

Man tries to run from police and hide behind a tree in February altercation. He had been drinking vodka and beer throughout the day, and the shoe-throwing incident began when he got into a fight with his family members.

Drug Collection Results Top Last Year's Drive

Across seven Waukesha County sites Saturday, volunteers collected 5,712 pounds of medications for proper disposal, keeping them away from drug abusers and public water supplies.

Police Use Stun Gun to Subdue Fleeing Check Forger

Vernon Haste was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Wednesday with one count of identity theft for financial gain and one count of obstructing an officer. If convicted, he faces nearly seven years in prison and $20,000 in fines.

Falls Car Thief Caught Red-handed

Suspect is found by police covered in dried blood, and then tells them he fell down stairs before trying to run away.

Police Beat: A Bevvied Collection of Crimes

Incidents from the Menomonee Falls police department. The latest Police Beat features a handful of alcohol-related crimes.

Two Charged In Waukesha County Armed Robberies

Suspects admit to robbing the Good-to-Go Citgo in Menomonee Falls, as well as a second robbery in Waukesha.

Sunday House Fire Started in Bedroom

A fire on Joper Road started at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, but there were no injuries.

Reaping Dividends in a 'Bear' Market

Menomonee Falls 16-year-old Nicolas Bast has been a driving force behind WTMJ's annual Teddy Bear Patrol drive. He's been one of the top producers of "bear revenue" in the program's history.

Police Beat: A Botched Theft from Home Depot

Incidents from the Menomonee Falls police department. Scrap metal thieves also strike again and nab roughly $1,600 worth of metal from Alto-Shaam.

Neighborhood Watch Forges Crime-Busting Partnership

The Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch, Police Department and Waste Management brought the Waste Watch program to the village in early April.

Menomonee Falls Man Charged in Fox Point Burglary

Suspect broke into a Fox Point home and looked up pornography on the family computer early Saturday morning.

Whiskey Corners Burglarized, Details Under Wraps

The local bar was burglarized Friday morning, but police are staying mum about the details until they discover more details.

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze on Oakwood Drive

Fire is said to have started in the attic at approximately 5:50 p.m.

No Surprises After Falls Woman Tells Police About Her Grow Operation

Falls woman goes to report her boyfriend to police, then decides to tell them she grows her own marijuana for medicinal use.

Woman Punches, Runs Over Kohl's Employees

Milwaukee woman charged after she runs down a Kohl's employee who confronted her about theft.

Blowing Bubbles Leads to Assault at a Nursing Home

Suspect punched an elderly man after he told the employee to go away after a bubble landed in his eye.

Man Accused of Stealing Blackberry Phones From Kohl's Corporate Center

Suspect is caught after security sets up a hidden camera and sees him take an iPod.

Police Beat: A Heroin Overdose and a BB Gun Vandal

Incidents from the Menomonee Falls police reports.

Man Charged With Writing Bad Checks to Falls Jewelry Stores

Suspect wrote two bad checks in one day in an effort to get money to pay his rent.

Woman Charged After Stealing From Home, Abandoning Victim at Casino

Milwaukee woman burglarizes a man who she meets in heroin addiction program, then steals his car by leaving him at Potawatomi Casino.

Police Beat: Arandell Employee Allegedly Threatens Mangement

Incidents from the Menomonee Falls Police Department. A loose dog in Rotary Park also bit a young boy in the face, and Speedway is hit by synchronized gas thieves.

Falls Man Caught With Pill in His Pocket

Suspect has Adderall in his pocket when he's in a car pulled over by police.

JC Penney Employee Accused of Purchasing Items With Customer Credit Cards

Suspect allegedly used cards that customers left behind while she was working as a cashier at the store.

Police Beat: Intoxicated Man Threatens to Cut Off His Toes

Incidents from the Menomonee Falls police reports. This week, one man attempted to "send a message" to a woman by stealing a power tool from her garage.

Police Beat: Scam Artist Bilks Elderly Woman Out of Thousands

Reports from the Menomonee Falls Police Department.

Smoke Shop Burglarized Early Monday Morning

Two individuals stole roughly $2,000 worth of Newport cigarettes in less than a minute.

Butler Man Gives Light Pole The Ax

A Butler man is spotted by a DOT traffic camera cutting apart the light pole Sunday afternoon and is later arrested when he returns to the scene. The metal shavings in the back of his truck gave him away to police.

Falls High School Student Charged With Threatening to Shoot Up The School

Suspect made repeated threats to police, staff and students in January about creating a "Columbine" incident at the school.

Two Homes Evacuated After a Garage Fire Ignites on Cumberland Road

All four residents who were removed from the homes are safe, but investigators are still attempting to identify the cause of the blaze.

Germantown Man Charged in Falls With 6th OWI

Suspect tells police he has issues with his computer when he's approached in Liquor Lodge parking lot.

Teen Approached By Stranger Near School Bus Stop

The police and school district are asking parents and students to be aware of their surroundings.

7 Firefighters Earn Their Badges Tuesday

After a yearlong probationary period, seven recruits earned full membership with the department.

Police Chief Says New Role Is About Finding Common Ground

Ruzinski appointed to lead the newly consolidated police and fire departments under the newly formed Protective Services Department.

Teen Burglarizes His Mother's Home

Suspect and two friends went through the home and took change, a DVD player and collectable dolls.

Falls Woman Caught With Oxycodone Pills in Restaurant

Police find pills inside woman's apron inside Odyssey Restaurant.

Man Caught Selling Marijuana to Police Informant in Falls

Suspect sold to informant on three different occasions outside of Falls businesses.