Muskego Honors Those in Uniform, and Those in the Neighborhood

Annual awards ceremony recalls incidents where officers and citizens reacted above and beyond the call of duty, recognizing one family for doing so for decades.

UPDATED: Tactical Situation on Muskego Drive Alarms Neighbors

Residents describe a big presence of SWAT team members surrounding a home on Muskego Drive Thursday afternoon after an apparent standoff that ended peacefully.

Kohl's Sniffs Out Attempt to Turn Scents into Dollars

Reports state a Milwaukee man had taken more than $800 in perfume from the Kohl's Department Store in Muskego to pay for a heroin habit

Muskego Honoring National Police Week With Memorial Service

Law enforcement agencies, including Muskego, will come together for a public ceremony will take place Wednesday in honor of National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Local Heroes Will be Honored by Muskego Police

Not everyone who acts heroically wears a badge, and Muskego Police will recognize citizens and law enforcement alike on Thursday.

Warm Weather Brings out Muskego Vandals

It must be getting warmer, as the Muskego Police blotter includes thefts of outdoor yard equipment and after-hours vandalism.

Muskego Baby Formula Theft a Hot Trend

Muskego incident joins those where shoplifters all around the county - and the country - are pushing the limits to get their hands on expensive canisters that are often being resold by other business owners.

Muskego Liquor Thefts Continue, Police Seeking a Woman This Time

After a series of thefts from Piggly Wiggly and Pick n Save in Muskego a few weeks ago, police are again asking for help in identifying a female suspect who walked off with booze on May 4

May is Bike Month: What Muskego Police Want You to Know

Rider safety, road rules and an unusual problem that nets about 30 bikes for the Muskego Police Department every year.

Child Pornography Case Involving Muskego Man Ends in Plea Deal

Initially charged with five counts of possession of child pornography, Muskego man Daine Marisch has reached a plea deal with Waukesha County.

Muskego Man Rescued from Heroin Overdose, But Now Faces a Judge

Familiar scenario plays out as an 18-year-old man is found unresponsive in his home, revived by paramedics and is now charged with possession of narcotics

Muskego Man Pleads Guilty in Imprisonment Case

Police say Anthony Cottello held his girlfriend against her will in October 2012, and were only able to rescue her after her hang up 911 call; he's facing two counts of disorderly conduct and intimidating a victim

It's OK to Burn in Muskego, But When and Where?

Often Muskego police are called to make residents put out a fire while also solving a dispute; what are the rules for burning?

Muskego Residents Remain a Target of Bold Scammers

Giving personal information about family members, even posing as them, scammers continue to target Muskego residents and their money

State's Ambulance Inspection Program Comes Under Scrutiny

Tess Corners ambulances all passed their biennial inspections, but some area fire chiefs think the process could be improved.

$28K Aluminum Theft From Muskego Company Leads to Charges for Wind Lake Man

Citing a need to fund his heroin addiction, a man steals $38,000 in aluminum from a Muskego business, according to reports; he's also pleaded guilty to similar charges in another county

Drug Deals with Undercover Officer Lead to Charges for Muskego Man

Collaboration between an informant and the Waukesha County Metro Drug Enforcement Unit lead to two counts each for manufacturing, delivering and trafficking of heroin

Does Muskego Have a Curfew?

Muskego Police reports answer the question, with teens out late and getting into trouble are featured in the blotter

Muskego Police Seek Liquor Thief

Have you seen this man? Muskego Police are seeking him in connection with a series of thefts from area stores.

Muskego Teen Rescued from Overdose, But Charged With Possession

The 17-year-old Muskego girl was with a 22-year-old Greenfield man in Milwaukee shooting heroin according to reports, when she overdosed. After recovering in the hospital, she now faces prison time

Man Who Drove Over Roundabout Near Muskego Enters Not Guilty Plea for 4th OWI

Charged with his 4th offense OWI after an arrest in Muskego, a Greendale man enters a plea of not guilty as a trial is pending.

Big Bend Man Pleads Guilty to 5th OWI

Matthew Fett said he was using a motorcycle as a "buffet table" but ultimately was charged for driving it under the influence for a fifth time.

Student Charged in Lockdown at Muskego High School

Student was despondent over a breakup with his girlfriend and had taken his parents' handgun, but never entered the school building with it. However, with his whereabouts unknown, the school was locked down.

Muskego Police Warn of Scam Targeting Older Residents

Scammers have personal information and are using it to get money from older Muskego residents, and are using their grandchildren's names to do it.

Muskego Woman Goes After Husband After Getting 'Ugly' Valentine Card, Police Say

Wife accused of confronting husband with a steak knife when he gave her one of those "jumbo" cards for Valentine's Day. Next time, try Hallmark.

Trio Charged in Theft of Nearly $2K in Electronics from Muskego Walmart

A November spree at the Muskego Walmart was caught on surveillance, with two of the stolen items being surveillance systems.

Heroin, Scrap Metal and Mouse Traps Dot Muskego Man's Arrest Story

Muskego man is charged with theft and possession of heroin and paraphernalia for an incident on a September afternoon in New Berlin

Muskego Man Takes out Frustrations on Aurora Clinic Door After He's Denied Treatment

Without proper ID, a Muskego man couldn't receive treatment at Aurora Clinic, but his reaction earned him a disorderly conduct citation

Police Tip Hat to Salentine Family

Recognizing their service to the community over the generations, the Muskego Police Department will honor the Salentine family with a plaque and tree planting at Veteran's Memorial Park.

Hit-and-Run Suspect Assaults Driver Before Leaving Scene

The man appeared to be cooperative after hitting another woman's car in Muskego, but assaulted her and fled the scene.

Muskego 6-Year-Old Helps Save Sister's Life

Cole Steffens used his "training" in school to stay calm under pressure as he called 911 as his sister was choking.

Muskego Police Credit 911 Callers For Nabbing Drunk Drivers

This week's Muskego Police blotter features several eyes on the road that assisted Muskego Police in arresting drunk drivers.

Man Protests Ticket at Police Department, But Gets Another for 3rd OWI

Muskego Police advised an intoxicated man who came to contest a citation not to drive, but he learned the hard way that they weren't kidding.

‘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.

Janesville Road Speed Limits to Change

It's construction season in Muskego, so as the temps rise, the speed limits fall along the Janesville Road construction zone. Just how light should your foot be on the pedal?

Muskego Police Department Hits the Trail

It's finally looking like spring is making a decent showing in Muskego, so the Muskego Police Department has added a new beat, off road and on the rec trails.

Kevin Cobus Found Guilty of Reckless Homicide

The jury delivered its verdict in the trial for Kevin Cobus, who is charged with reckless homicide in Muskego woman's overdose death.

State Rests in Kevin Cobus Trial; Defense to Start Thursday

Special design on bags of heroin and text messages could connect the dots for the prosecution to convict Kevin Cobus of reckless homicide in the deaths of Jamie Hansen and Cody Riggs, but defense takes its turn beginning Thursday.

Muskego Reckless Homicide Trial Opens

Muskego woman Jamie Hansen died from an overdose in July 2011, and prosecutors are hoping to convict Waukesha's Kevin Cobus of reckless homicide in her death and that of a man from Delafield.

Mukwonago Woman's Reckless Driving Leads to Charges of Heroin Possession

Heroin, syringes and cookers found in woman's car after an eyewitness follows her swerving into Muskego, according to reports.