Scams: You DIdn't Win the Lottery, Beware of Gypsies, and the FBI Isn't Emailing You

Scam reports prompt a warning from police to be wary of 'good news' of lotteries you didn't enter, driveway gypsies and emails claiming to be from the FBI asking for money; these are all scams

UPDATE: Information on Stolen Emblem Needed; Anonymous Tips Sought Through CrimeStoppers

Muskego Police have taken on the case of the missing brass emblem, which was part of a commemorative bench donated by the American Legion, and are asking for its return.

Crime Corner: Police Seek Shoplifting Suspects

Muskego Police blotter includes a man who attempted to shoplift at Kohl's, fleeing with another suspect before police could arrive on scene.

Fatal Accidents Await Results, Underscoring Backlog at State Lab

Two residents were killed over the summer in separate accidents, but a backlog of toxicology evidence at the state crime lab has officials holding off on charges.

Man Charged With Selling Marijuana to Police Informant

Suspect sells informant drugs twice, then on the third occasion he tells the informant he still owes money.

Woman Takes Mom's SUV, Then Gives it to a Friend

Muskego woman takes off with mom's SUV, but tells her dad she has no idea where it is.

Crime Corner: Fireworks and Drunks in Ditches

Multiple incidents this week of folks opting to curl up in ditches on their way home from drinking, and others who haven't given up on the 4th of July

Police Seeking Information on Suspicious Man

Recent incidents where a man motioned for a 12-year-old to get into his car has led police to a possible suspect, but absent of any broken laws, they aren't able to make any arrests. Further help from the public is being sought.

Falls Woman Charged in 1 Vehicle Muskego Crash

Woman tells police she took several medications before driving, then doesn't remember anything until waking up in the hospital.

Drug Collection Drive Announced for End of September

Muskego Police will join with the Drug Enforcement Administration at the Walgreen's on the corner of Janesville Road and Racine Avenue to collect old and unused medications.

Muskego Woman Facing 5th OWI

Deana Damico already has two convictions and two pending OWI cases, and an incident early Sunday could lead to a pending fifth.

Crime Corner: McDrunk at the Drive Through

Muskego McDonald's is not the place to drive if you've had a few too many.

Speeding Muskego Man Charged With 2nd OWI in Two Months

Man, 26, who is convicted in July of drunk driving faces charges again after speeding through Hales Corners with a damaged car.

Muskego Man Faces 6th OWI, 8 Years in Prison

Suspect also has a knife with him when he's pulled over, and threatens to shoot a sheriff's deputy, according to reports

Crime Corner: Too Loud, Too Off-Road and Too Drunk

Muskego Police are wondering what's in the water, as one day brings complaints of various off road vehicles tooling around in neighborhoods, and another has squads responding to noise complaints.

Vandalism Brings a Rocky Road to Island Ice Cream

Owner started with a lot of optimism and support, but a rash of vandalism targeting the small business has Kristin Formolo thinking she might close for good.

Drunken Muskego Man Charged With Waukesha Thefts

Suspect hands police a stolen bottle of pills while looking for his cell phone in his jeans while laying in the street.

MPD Recap: National Night Out, A New Officer, and Festival Advice

Lt. Dave Constantineau says thanks for another successful, but wet National Night Out, welcomes a new officer and shares some advice on 'festing' safely.

Cops Investigate Burglary and Find Drunk Driver Instead

Muskego man is pulled over when he drives near a burglary and cops discover he has marijuana in his pickup truck and is driving drunk.

Muskego Senior Killed in Accident at Tudor Oaks

Henry A. Hintze, 92, was in the parking lot of retirement community when a visitor's car struck him, and then a garage. The driver, 63, suffered minor injuries.

Crime Corner: Thefts Inside and Out as Businesses Report Losses

Several reports of thefts at businesses in the city are just part of the Muskego Police Department's neighborhood watch newsletter.

Man Caught Passing Fake Prescriptions

Muskego man allegedly fills two fake prescriptions for Oxycodone at an area pharmacy.

Update: Teen Charged with Drug Possession After Mom Lets Cop Search Car

Muskego teen is charged after he doesn't allow a cop to search his car, but his mom lets the officer in later where he finds a pipe.

Muskego Man Allegedly Asks Cop to Get Phone He Left Next to a Heroin Kit

Suspect from Muskego is arrested after an accident in Milwaukee when officers find the drugs in his vehicle.

Muskego Man Charged With Incest

Suspect allegedly assaults his sister after a night of drinking at a Big Bend bar.

Police Respond to Assault, Find Marijuana As Well

Suspect chokes girlfriend after she says she doesn't want to stay the night at his home, and police arrive to find suspect, girlfriend and marijuana in the garage.

Ride of Remembrance Organizers Say Thanks

A successful ride through Muskego catches some off guard, but has organizers grateful for the response of residents and riders.

Crime Corner: Young Suspects Up to Pranks, Shoplifting

The Muskego Police Department's crime report includes a rash of pranks as well as arrests for shoplifting by juveniles... is it time to go back to school?

Felony Charges Follow Man After Heroin Overdose

Suspect overdoses inside a Muskego home and is now charged with drug possession.

Man Caught With Heroin After Accident

Suspect flees the scene of an accident, but is later pulled over in Muskego with items used to cook up heroin inside his car.

Man Flees From Cops, Then Later Turns Himself In

Suspect is pulled over by a state trooper in Muskego, but hangs up his phone and runs away when he's told he's being placed under arrest.

National Night Out Set to Return Thursday

Community public safety event aims to bring neighbors together, and recent Oak Creek shooting underscores the importance of knowing your neighbors, and working in partnership with police.

Celebrate Olympics, But Leave the Fireworks Out of if, Say Police

Even though the city's burning ban has been lifted, fireworks permit period is long over, however several incidents in the past week indicate people aren't getting the message, and might be celebrating Olympic victories with a bang.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder from Police Reports

London is hosting the decathlon and modern pentathlon. Wisconsin has a new Olympic-style event that most likely will never be broadcast by NBC.

PHOTO GALLERY: Ride Rumbles and Remembers

Ride to Remember makes a loud statement as it rolls into Muskego Saturday afternoon for a little lunch.

Crime Corner: Some Can't Wait to Burn

If folks would've waited just a little longer for the rain, they wouldn't have gotten a visit from the police.

Burglary Suspect Caught

A friend of the homeowner interrupted the burglary back in May, but a suspect had been at large until now.

Man Charged in Marijuana Delivery Scheme

Waukesha man is busted picking up a package of marijuana mailed to a Muskego home.

Friendly Police Reminders for Safety

From keeping furnace vents clear to clearing ice dams, Muskego Police are sharing tips for safety.

Crime Corner: Mailboxes Take a Beating

Police blotter Feb 5 - 10, 2011