April 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021

4/2 @ 9:29 p.m.- An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. An adult male passenger turned over a bag of marijuana and three items of drug paraphernalia. The passenger was cited for possession of THC (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

4/4 @ 9:05 p.m.- Multiple callers reported a vehicle driving recklessly on Highway 45. The vehicle was located and stopped. The driver refused to identify himself and appeared under the influence of intoxicants. When officers asked him to exit the vehicle, they observed drug paraphernalia in his hand. The man resisted arrest and was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a hospital for a blood test. A Menomonee Falls Police Officer responded to the hospital with a fingerprint identification device. The suspect was positively identified as a 42-year-old resident of Johnston, Iowa. A search warrant was obtained for a blood sample (.18%). The man was eventually transported to the Washington County Jail and charges for operating while under the influence (2nd offense) and resisting/ obstructing an officer were filed. Citations were issued for possession of drug paraphernalia, operating without a valid driver’s license, and open intoxicants in the vehicle.

4/5 – A resident reported a trespassing complaint after an ex-boyfriend forced his way into the residence. A charge of criminal trespassing was referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.

4/7- A search warrant was executed on Chateau Drive in the Village of Jackson. A 23-year-old Jackson man was taken into custody for fifteen counts of possession of child pornography. Charges are pending with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. We were assisted at the scene by the West Bend Police Department’s Special Response Team, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice- Division of Criminal Investigation.

4/8 @ 6:21 p.m. – A stolen license plate was recovered after an officer on patrol noticed the license plate on a passing vehicle. The driver was taken into custody for questioning regarding the stolen license plate.

4/9 @ 9:54 p.m.- A crash report was filed after a driver struck a gas meter. The crash resulted in a gas leak which was contained. WE Energies responded and fixed the gas meter.

4/11 @ 3:00 p.m.- a 21-year-old man was arrested after creating a disturbance at a local restaurant. The man was upset about his food not being made as he had ordered. The man entered the store and confronted the manager using loud and profane language and poked the manager in the chest. The suspect refused to identify himself to officers and was under the influence of intoxicants (.227). The suspect was transported to the Washington County Jail where he was positively identified by his fingerprints. Charges for disorderly conduct were filed.

4/11 @ 11:49 p.m.- An adult female was arrested for a Waukesha County warrant. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

4/20- Vandalism was reported in the women’s bathroom at Jackson Park. The suspects plugged the toilets with paper towel causing flooding. DPW was notified and this matter is under investigation.

4/20- Three adults were cited for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

4/22 @ 2:11 p.m.- An adult male was taken into custody for a warrant during a traffic stop. The driver was cited for operating after revocation and transported to jail due to the warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

4/23 @ 8:09 p.m.- An officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 45 wanted in relation to a retail theft in West Bend. The vehicle accelerated and short pursuit ensued. Due to the safety risk created by the high speeds, the pursuit was terminated.

4/26 @ 12:07 a.m.- A suspicious person was reported near apartment buildings on Georgetown Drive. The man was located and had stated he was out for a walk and stopped to urinate on a building. He had been consuming intoxicants which is a violation of his bond conditions. He was taken into custody for misdemeanor bail jumping.

4/27- A resident called Village Hall and made a threat related to using a firearm to resolve an outstanding bill. The man was interviewed and cited for disorderly conduct.

4/29- A business owner contacted police to report the theft of catalytic converters from two vehicles. During the overnight hours, the catalytic converters were cut off and stolen. Cat converter thefts have been reported throughout southeastern Wisconsin. This matter is under investigation.

4/30 @ 5:51 p.m.- A battery charge was filed after a basketball game got heated. One adult player punched another player in the face during a game of pick-up basketball. An adult male was cited for battery causing injury.