Crime & Safety

Police Break Up Conflict Over Near-Miss

Waukesha police responded to the intersection of Riverfront St. and N.Barstow St. on a report of battery just after 8:30 p.m. Monday.

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha police responded to the intersection of Riverfront St. and N.Barstow St. on a report of battery just after 8:30 p.m. Monday.

According to reports, an altercation ensued due to a man being nearly struck while he was walking in the crosswalk of Metal Tech.

Reports indicate that heated words were exchanged between a group of men who congregated in the area due to the near-miss. Two men went searching for the vehicle driver, eventually locating him near Discount Liquor and confronting him there.

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Police responded and strongly advised all parties on their actions. Nobody among either party involved wished a criminal complaint.

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