Monday, May 20, 2013
So it’s finally starting to warm up in Wisconsin, and suddenly there’s a nudity epidemic. This is our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Can I get a booth by the window with the view of the naked guy? If two officers see a naked guy and then he disappears, was he ever naked? Ten million organized activities, and these kids play “Paranoia” naked. It’s never too late to operate a widespread shoplifting operation. Seems like everything is being recorded nowadays. Everything. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Fox Point police arrested a man May 1 for retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after he allegedly stole from Best Buy, and police discovered several items used to consume heroin.
Fox Point police fielded some unlikely help May 1 as they pursued a man on foot, suspected of stealing from Best Buy. According to a police report, Fox Point police responded to a report of a retail theft in progress at about 12:58 p.m. at the electronics chain in the River Point Shopping Center, 8755 N. Port Washington Rd. The suspect left on foot before police arrived, however police spotted him walking westbound on West Brown Deer Road after receiving a suspect description. When an officer asked the man to stop, he fled west toward Indian Hill School. While in chase, the officer witnessed the suspect pull a box from a camouflage bag on his back, and drop it on the ground. Police later recovered the box that contained a $200 Beatspill …
An amorous couple needed police assistance to deal with a “wardrobe malfunction.” Welcome to OMG PD.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Handcuffs and a third person kind of killed the mood here. "These birds don’t look angry, dad.” “Times are tough,” but Porterhouse steaks aren’t. This case of vandalism smells fishy. Me Tarzan. You suspicious. The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Friday, May 10, 2013
About $300 was grabbed during a burglary at Bayside Floral Design overnight on April 25.
Bayside Floral Design was the target of a burglary overnight on April 25, Fox Point police say. The flower shop owner told police an employee recognized something was wrong after she rang up a sale the morning of April 26 and realized there was no money in the business' cash register. The owner told police about $100 was taken from the cash register, and another $200 in a drop safe, which was missing from the shop located at 333 W. Brown Deer Rd., in the Audobon Court Shopping Center. Fox Point police say there are signs of forced entry to a backdoor. They believe a pry tool was used to gain entry through the locked entrance. Police are investigating a similar incident at a café in Mequon.
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
After being arrested for making inappropriate comments to customers at McDonald's, a man was able to avoid charges because he is a marine slated to be deployed.
After being arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting police officers, a man will not be charged because he is a marine slated to be deployed, according to Fox Point police. On April 25 at 7:50 p.m., Fox Point police responded to McDonald's in the Riverpoint Shopping Center, 8739 N Port Washington Rd., for a report of a man making inappropriate comments to patrons at the fast food restaurant. A victim told police the man came over and asked if a 3-month-old infant was her daughter. She said yes and he responded by saying if he got a girl pregnant, he would abort the baby. He also made comments about breastfeeding and touched the infant several times after being asked not to touch her. Upon police arrival, the man refused to answer …
Monday, May 6, 2013
The period of romantic phone calls in this couple’s existence has long passed. This is our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Putting the “ex” in “ex-girlfriend.” Wauwatosa has a watering ban in place. No need for those silly sobriety tests This is not an emergency in Wisconsin. There’s a serious lack of quality control in shipping Now I lay me down to custody … _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Police say a woman received 26 harassing phone calls from a person she knows well. This is our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Here’s some phone work you can’t outsource. It’s harassment as a multimedia project. How to make marijuana in a hair weave sound appealing. Sometimes, it’s only the name of the charge that’s funny. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A roundup of the latest from the Fox Point police reports.
Fox Point police arrested a man April 14 for drunken driving during a traffic stop for failing to come to a complete stop at flashing red lights. At 2:55 a.m. a police squad was parked in the 7600 block of North Port Washington Road when he witnessed the driver fail to completely stop at a nearby intersection. Police made a traffic stop on the southbound I-43 on-ramp. The driver told police he didn’t have a valid driver’s license, and that’s when police say they could smell alcohol on the man. He failed field sobriety tests and registered a 0.13 blood alcohol content during a Breathalyzer. He was also cited for driving after suspension, and warned for speeding and a stop light violation. Also in the police report:
Monday, April 22, 2013
A woman spent an awful a lot of time in her friend’s bathroom during a recent visit. But what exactly was she doing? This is our weekly roundup of weird crime in the burbs.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." An easy way to get left off the next guest list. This is not what McDonald's had in mind when it became a Wi-Fi hot spot. Church might have been a better option. If at first you do succeed, keep trying until you get caught. A prime candidate for a 2018 taping of the Jerry Spring Show. He didn't bring flowers, so she settled for his puppy. His grandma likely would have been surprised to see him, had she been home. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested …
Monday, April 15, 2013
There are some things bad guys should already know. This is our weekly roundup of weird crime in the burbs.
Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Things not to leave behind at the scene of a crime: fingerprints, blood samples and wallet. This 68-year-old was not happy she got carded. And a shoe, and some other items. This birthday celebration took a wrong turn. She won't get yelled at for leaving the fridge door open. Just ask these sticks in the mud. Showing up drunk to court, to contest a drunken driving citation, is not advised. _____________________ The above items are from local police reports and criminal complaints. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed …
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8:21 am on Monday, May 13, 2013
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