Sex Offender Lied About Address While Living in Falls, Complaint Says

Printiss D. Deese faces a felony charge after he reported he was homeless when he actually was living on Fond du Lac Avenue in Menomonee Falls, according to a criminal complaint.

Drunken Driver Sends Cops a Smoke Signal

A drunken driver and a man using heroin were both arrested after sending police some blatant signs of mischief.

Police Investigate Embezzlement from Falls Business

Police believe a man embezzled roughly $120,000 from Novum Structures LLC in Menomonee Falls, according to an affidavit filed through the Waukesha County Circuit Court.

‘Deth-picable’ Text Creates a Flap

A woman receives a threat that is just kind of daffy. Welcome to OMG PD.

Suspect Evades Police After High-Speed Chase

Police were unable to catch a suspect driving a vehicle that was used to flee the scene of a retail theft in Germantown.

Police Arrest Trio of Mail Thieves

The arrests come roughly one month after the police department issued a warning to residents about a series of thefts occurring.

'Responsible' Man Owns Up to 5th OWI

Erik L. Kettleson, 37, tells a Menomonee Falls police officer he is a responsible person who had too much to drink, according to a criminal complaint.

Man Accused of Manufacturing M80s Indicted in Federal Court

Three of the four charges carry a penalty of 10 years imprisonment and $250,000 in fines.

Updated: Southbound Lanes of US 41/45 Reopened

The two left southbound lanes were closed but were reopened by 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Police Warn of Driveway Paving Scam

The suspects ask for money up front, but never complete the work.

Vehicle Is Easy Pickings in Home Burglary

A Menomonee Falls resident's vehicle was stolen from her garage during the night between May 16 and 17.

Falls Police Seeking Two Armed Robbery Suspects

At 11:25 p.m., two men armed with guns robbed the McDonald's on Pilgrim Road and Appleton Avenue. Police are still searching for the men involved.

Man Packs Suitcase For Trip to Jail, Police Say

A Milwaukee man is facing a felony retail theft charge after nabbing $1,500 worth of merchandise from Kohl's.

Practice Fire Shifts to Real Fire Early Wednesday Morning

The Menomonee Falls Fire Department was busy last night, but had to extinguish a blaze that reignited in a practice home firefighters were using earlier in the night.

Husband Records Wife's Abusive Behavior

A Menomonee Falls woman was arrested after her husband recorded her violent outburst in their home.

Menomonee Falls Honoring National Police Week With Memorial Service

Law enforcement agencies, including Menomonee Falls, will come together for a 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 Menomonee Falls, attended the ceremony. The rifle squad of seven Menomonee Falls officers shouldered and fired three crisp volleys for the fallen.

Knives Drawn in Drug Deal Gone Sour, Police Say

A trio of individuals seeking revenge against a former drug dealer, are now facing charges after attempting to steal money and drugs.

Charges Dismissed Against Man Accused of Recording Teen Using the Bathroom

One count charge of possession of child pornography against a Butler man were dismissed Thursday.

Drunken Man Fires Gun Near Elementary School, Police Say

A 53-year-old man was charged after firing his gun into the ground in his backyard, which was less than 200 feet from Shady Lane Elementary School.

Hamilton High Graduate's Drug-Related Death Under Investigation

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.

State's Ambulance Inspection Program Comes Under Scrutiny

In a Patch survey sent to Milwaukee suburban communities, Falls Fire Chief Jeffrey Hevey said there is some room for improvement in the state's inspection program — and others agree.

Man's Fireworks Business Fails to Launch, Faces Felony Charges

A Germantown man shut down a section of County Line Road throughout the day Wednesday as highly trained bomb crews removed and detonated thousands of M80-style fireworks that were found in a home.

Police Urge Residents To Use U.S. Post Office Mailboxes

Police received three reports of individuals stealing mail to obtain personal information. Residents are urged to use secure U.S. Post Office mailboxes.

As Temperatures Rise, Theft Complaints Spike

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is reminding residents to secure their vehicles and garages after a string of thefts in the village.

Police Find Hundreds of Pounds of Explosives in Germantown Home

A 33-year-old man was arrested after explosives were discovered Tuesday afternoon on County Line Road and Fond du Lac Avenue. Police removed hundreds of pounds of the explosives much of the day Wednesday.

Family of Menomonee Falls Missing Woman Hold on to Hope After 25 Years

The family is asking the person responsible to step forward and let them know of her remains.

Apartment Fire Causes $30K in Damage

The Menomonee Falls Fire Department extinguished a fire early Sunday morning in an apartment complex along Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls.

Sheriffs Conduct Bomb Sweep at North Middle School

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department conducted an early morning bomb sweep after a threat was discovered in Menomonee Falls North Middle School.

Driver Caught With 3-inch Blunt

The 24-year-old man was caught with marijuana, but also his third offense for driving without a license.

Student From Falls Charged With Dealing Drugs from UWGB Campus Apartment

The student, who withdrew from the university this week, told police he sells drugs to people on campus.

Man Accused of Burglary May Have Trespassed at Local Church

Police believe the suspect is the same man who broke into a Schwabenhof outbuilding in March, and is facing charges for burglarizing his mother's home. During a recent arrest, he told officers that he is essentially homeless.

Firing Weapons in Falls Ends in Arrest of Residents

One individual was intoxicated while firing a handgun in his backyard along Roosevelt Drive.

Falls Man Charged In Fatal Heroin Delivery

Tyler J. Herzog, 25, was found dead in a Waukesha apartment in February 2012. James J. Howard, of Menomonee Falls, could face up to 10 years in prison for dealing the drugs, according to the complaint.

Man With Thieving Problem Also Has Crack Problem, Police Say

A Milwaukee man was arrested for repeatedly stealing baby formula from a local Menomonee Falls Pick'n Save.

Sister Duo Bilked $2,100 from Woodman's, Police Say

A Woodman's employee is charged with fraudulently voiding transactions, and letting her sister walk out the store with a full cart.

5 Charged in Menomonee Falls Home Burglaries from 2011

The men also are charged with five burglaries in Brookfield, and are suspected in at least one Milwaukee burglary.

High-speed Chase Ends in Crash, Charges for Two Teens

A Menomonee Falls officer was led on a pursuit in January along Appleton Avenue in which the driver reached speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour near Woosencraft Drive.

Resident Cited For Firing Weapon Near Lisbon Road

Brookfield and Falls police were dispatched to Lisbon Road Sunday evening because a man discharged a firearm in a rural part of the village.

‘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.