West Bend Police Archive
VIDEO | Baby raccoons relocated after kits found on Sixth Ave. and Oak Street in West Bend
May 13, 2020 – West Bend, WI – A bit of excitement on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Oak Street in West Bend as squeals from a couple baby raccoons drew the attention of passersby. A small masked face poked out of a hole in a tree about
West Bend Police evacuate neighborhood following threatening situation
March 23, 2020 – West Bend, WI – On Monday, March 23, 2020 at approximately 5:25 p.m. a citizen viewed a video on social media posted by a neighbor in the 1600 block of Vogt Drive. In the video, the neighbor threatened to harm himself and blow up their
Washington Co. Sheriff’s K-9 teams with West Bend Police for successful arrest | By Washington County Sheriff
March 22, 2020 – West Bend, WI – On Wednesday evening, March 18 around 9:30 p.m. the West Bend Police Department was investigating a domestic incident. The initial report was the suspect brandished a knife and then fled the residence on foot when the victim called 911. First responding
Washington Co. Sheriff’s K-9 teams with West Bend Police for successful arrest | By Washington County Sheriff
March 19, 2020 – West Bend, WI – On Wednesday evening, March 18 around 9:30 p.m. the West Bend Police Department was investigating a domestic incident. The initial report was the suspect brandished a knife and then fled the residence on foot when the victim called 911. First responding
West Bend Police and City of West Bend recognize 15 people with Citizen Awards
March 4, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Common Council recognized 15 people in the community this week with Citizen Awards from the West Bend Police Department. “The citizens assisted in clearing crimes, preventing crimes, and helping their fellow citizens in need,” according to the West
Lt. Rob Lloyd retires from West Bend PD | West Bend Police
December 13, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On Friday, December 13, 2019 Lieutenant Robert (Rob) Lloyd retired from the Police Department after serving over 29 years. Lloyd was hired in July 1990 as a patrol officer and was promoted to detective in December 2006. In January 2013, Lloyd
West Bend PD and WBSD release message as a second school lockdown underway in Waukesha
December 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – A message from the West Bend School District and West Bend Police Department: We are aware of the shooting at Waukesha South High School this morning. According to news reports, gunshots were exchanged between a student and school resource officer
West Bend Police Chief sent notice to families in West Bend School District about reported threat
December 1, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police Chief Ken Meuler sent a note to parents and students in the West Bend School District regarding a reported threat on social media. Below is his message. “On November 7, 2019, a 19-year-old female reported to the West
West Bend Police called to Badger Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 7 for lockdown
November 8, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police were called to Badger Middle School in West Bend on Thursday. Parents received a note about a school lockdown. It said the lockdown lasted “no more than 40 minutes.” Superintendent Don Kirkegaard said the incident involved a student.
VIDEO | Two new West Bend Police officers take Oath of Office
October 21, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Two new West Bend Police Officers took the Oath of Office during Monday night’s Common Council meeting. The Oath of Office was administered to Police Officer Nathan L. Gosha and Police Officer Trevor J. Gatz.
Semi driver arrested for OWI in West Bend | By West Bend Police
October 1, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Five OWI arrests by West Bend Police between September 23, 2019 and September 29, 2019. OWI/HIT AND RUN/OPEN INTOXICANTS IN VEHICLE West Paradise Drive at US Hwy 45 On Monday September 23, 2019, at 5:07 PM, several citizens reported a driver
Man armed with BB gun taken into custody | By West Bend Police
August 22, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 3:53 p.m. West Bend Police responded to a call for assistance at S. River Road and Rusco Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, a 25-year-old male was threatening suicide. He was armed with
UPDATE: One person in custody following incident on Rusco Drive in West Bend
August 22, 2019 – West Bend, WI – One person has been taken into custody by West Bend Police following a high-profile stop Thursday afternoon on Rusco Drive, just west of River Road. About five West Bend Police squads cordoned off an area just to the east of the
West Bend Police with guns drawn and road shut down at River Road and Rusco Drive
August 22, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police have closed down a portion of River Road near Rusco Drive. An incident is underway just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, August. 22. Witnesses say police have their guns drawn. This is a story in progress and
Man cited for recklessly endangering safety after gun discharges at work | By West Bend Police
June 18, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On Saturday June 15, 2019 at 6:20 a.m. a citizen called West Bend Police to a business 100 block W. Progress Drive for an employee that had injured himself with his own firearm. Investigating officers learned that a 63 year old
UPDATE | Man taken into custody on Sunday in West Bend
April 29, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police will release more details later today regarding an incident Sunday afternoon at Eighth Avenue and Elm Street. Police said one man was taken into custody after making threats. He was taken in and referred for mental health treatment.
Arrest made following situation at 8th Ave. and Elm Street in West Bend
April 28, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police took one person into custody on Sunday afternoon around 5 p.m. in the area of Eighth Avenue and Elm Street. Neighbors said they were told to stay inside their homes as police and members of the SWAT team
West Bend Police Dept. bicycle sale is Saturday, April 20
April 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the West Bend Police Department will be selling approximately 70 abandoned bicycles. The bike sale will occur at the West Bend Police Department at 350 Vine Street. Interested buyers
West Bend Police Dept. bicycle sale is just around the corner
March 26, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the West Bend Police Department will be selling approximately 70 abandoned bicycles. The bike sale will occur at the West Bend Police Department at 350 Vine Street. Interested buyers
Thank you, West Bend Police, for keeping our community safe
Feb. 14, 2019 – West Bend, WI – A note of thanks to West Bend Police for keeping the community safe. There was a brief standoff today at a duplex located at 108 S. Seventh Avenue. The incident began around 11:30 a.m. and ended with one person taken into