Crime & Safety

​Semi Obliterates Fire Hydrant; Man Throws Stereo, Furniture Out Window

An upset man began throwing items out of the window of the apartment including a stereo and assorted furniture.

Semi Obliterates Fire Hydrant

Waukesha police responded to the intersection of W. St. Paul Ave. and N. Prairie Ave. just after 6 a.m. on July 5 on a report that a semi truck hit a fire hydrant and kept on going.

According to reports, the Waukesha County Sheriff's office stopped the truck after the incident.

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Police reports indicated that the hydrant was completely sheared off, but was not leaking. The water utility was advised of the situation by police.

Man Throws Stereo, Furniture Out Window

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Waukesha police responded to the 400 block of Sheffield Road on July 5 just before 5:30 p.m. on a report of disorderly conduct.

According to police reports, a man got upset because his son would not speak with him. He began damaging his property, including throwing items out of the window of the apartment including a stereo and assorted furniture.

The man reportedly cleaned up the property prior to police arrival.

Police made contact with the person who called police and she was given options on how to proceed. The man did not wish voluntary treatment and stated he was going to calm down and relax for the evening.

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