West Bend Police Archive
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
Bank robbery in West Bend
Photo courtesy Rex Rubenzer Jan. 7, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend police on scene of a bank robbery. It occurred around 1:20 p.m. Monday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2019 at Chase Bank, 801 W. Washington Street. West Bend Police said the incident is still under investigation. No
Man cited for OWI after vehicle crashes on Paradise Drive at Hwy 45
Dec. 22, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The eastbound lane of Paradise Drive was shut down from Walmart to Menards in West Bend on Friday night following a single-vehicle accident that occurred around 9:20 p.m. According to West Bend Police Lt. Tracy Heterbrueg the vehicle was northbound
7-year-old student from McLane Elementary questioned by police about CBD oil
Nov. 23, 2018 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police questioned a 7-year-old student at McLane Elementary School regarding his use of CBD oil.
Man accused of passing counterfeit bills punches female Applebee’s employee in the head | By West Bend Police
Nov. 20, 2018 – West Bend, WI – On Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at 11:27 p.m., an employee of Applebee’s, 2510 W. Washington Street, reported two males were in the bar and purchased drinks with two counterfeit bills. When staff from Applebee’s confronted the men about the fake money,
West Bend police officer injured in OWI arrest | By West Bend Police
Nov. 13, 2018 – West Bend, WI – OWI 4th OFFENSE/HIT AND RUN/RESISTING ARREST W. Decorah Rd. at S. Silverbrook Dr. On Monday November 12th, 2018, at 6:25 PM, a citizen reported a driver of a vehicle was eastbound on W. Decorah Rd, was speeding and failed to stop
One person dead following single-vehicle accident in West Bend
Oct. 19, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Fire Department was called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident Friday afternoon Oct. 19 at the intersection of Butternut Street and S. Main Street. According to West Bend Fire Lt./Paramedic Don Peil the accident happened just
Message from West Bend Chief of Police Kenneth J Meuler – Need increasing for a mental health facility in Washington County
Oct. 18, 2018 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police Chief Ken Meuler penned a note to go along with his monthly crime report regarding the growing need for a mental health facility in Washington County. His article is posted below. October 10 was World Mental
West Bend Police investigate report of student carrying Glock 45 to West Bend School | By West Bend Police
Sept. 26, 2018 – West Bend, WI – On Sept. 25, 2018, at 6 p.m., the West Bend Police Department was notified by West Bend School District officials of a social media post in which a subject posted that his daughter carried a “Glock 45” handgun to school each
West Bend Police Chief confirms teen taken into custody for pornography at school
Sept. 24, 2018 – West Bend, WI – West Bend Police Chief Ken Meuler is confirming one child was arrested in the West Bend School District in connection with an issue involving pornography. During a telephone interview last week Meuler commented on record. “We have one complaint that was
West Bend Police blotter: Hunters prey drops into Deli Food Parking lot
Sept. 22, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Initial reports came in this morning about police activity by Silverbrook and Highway 33. Checking with West Bend Police it appears there were two separate incidents early Saturday morning. Police said a tree branch fell in the area of Silverbrook
Attempted homicide reported in Barton | By West Bend Police
Sept. 6, 2018 – Barton, WI – On Tuesday, Sept. 4 2018 at 11 p.m. a woman reported her 32-year-old ex-husband and her 33-year-old present boyfriend were involved in an argument. The woman told the police dispatcher that during the argument her ex-husband stabbed her boyfriend several times. Responding
UPDATE | 160 snakes and over 250 mice removed from home on Indiana Avenue in West Bend | By West Bend Police
June 1, 2018 – West Bend, WI – Rob Chalifoux from West Bend Building Inspection carries plastic containers filled with rodents and reptiles from a side-by-side duplex on the northwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Linwood Terrace. June 1, 2018 WEST BEND POLICE MEDIA BRIEFS Animal Complaint
West Bend PD bike sale is Saturday, April 7
April 7, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department annual Spring Bike Sale will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8 a.m. There are 95 bikes for sale with a majority in good condition. The sale will be on the north end of West Bend City
West Bend PD bike sale is Saturday, April 7
March 30, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department annual Spring Bike Sale will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8 a.m. There are 95 bikes for sale with a majority in good condition. The sale will be on the north end of West Bend City
West Bend PD bike sale is Saturday, April 7
March 14, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department annual Spring Bike Sale will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8 a.m. There are 95 bikes for sale with a majority in good condition. The sale will be on the north end of West Bend City
West Bend PD bike sale is Saturday, April 7
March 13, 2018 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department annual Spring Bike Sale will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 8 a.m. There are 95 bikes for sale with a majority in good condition. The sale will be on the north end of West Bend City
West Bend man arrested for 6th OWI
Feb. 27, 2018 – West Bend, WI – On Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 11:44 p.m., a citizen reported her vehicle was struck by another vehicle while it was parked at Walmart, 1515 W. Paradise Drive. West Bend Officers identified the driver of the striking vehicle as a 53-year-old West
West Bend Police make multiple arrests for OWI
Dec. 5, 2017 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Police Department made the following arrests for OWI between Thursday Nov. 30, 2017 and Sunday Dec. 3, 2017. OWI/RESISTING ARREST/ POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 1100 Block W. Washington St. On Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at 7:05 PM, West Bend
Accident update: Shared Ride Taxi and pickup truck collide on Hwy 45
Nov. 24, 2017 – Town of Barton, WI – On Friday, Nov. 24 at 10:42 a.m. the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a pickup truck versus a transit bus accident on Highway 45 southbound south of Cty Tk D in the Town of Barton. Callers reported