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Weird Crime

Monday, March 18, 2013

The Ties That Bind Are Handcuffs

An effort to address some family issues was interrupted … by more family issues. Welcome to OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." It’s “Stepbrothers 2,” performed live just outside a police station. What’s for dinner? Police presence. One woman was not up for a game of Duck, Duck, Goose, Goose, Goose, Goose, Goose … Love bites … and barks, and growls. After this man tried dancing with firefighters at the station, things just got weird. _____________________ 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 …

Monday, March 11, 2013

The Driveway is Clear, But Not the Motive

One woman ups the ante in a dispute with her neighbor. Here is our weird crime roundup, OMG PD

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Would hate to find out how this woman cleans up after her dog. Someone should tell these future leaders that stores have cameras too. Make no mistake, no one will pop a 360-degree Ollie while riding fakie while Oak Creek police are on the job. Hard to tell what’s worse, the hiding place or the lie about it. This is what you call a tactical error. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested …

Monday, March 4, 2013

If the Car’s Not Swerving, You’re Doing Something Wrong

A Waukesha man was pulled over for unsteady driving, and he had a pretty good reason. Welcome to OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." The best answer ever to “Do you know why I pulled you over?” And on the third day, he just kind of laid around and ate cold pizza A “small object” that “moved about” in the “groin area,” said the report. Wisconsin is tough on drunk drivers, said the guy who was drunk. A bus driver from Oak Creek has quite a story to tell the grandkids.            Greenfield police are cursed with great SEO. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an …

TOM

7:54 am on Monday, March 4, 2013

Anybody riding with a goof like this must have been a real prize. So trying to steer and keep a bag over her head was not a easy task / I'll BET HER MOTHER AND FATHER ARE PROUD OF HER   more ›

Monday, February 25, 2013

This Cupid Has More Ammo, Less Aim

One man’s Valentine’s Day turned out less than romantic. Here is our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Can we all at least agree a little gun control here would have been a good idea? “Your Valentine’s Day surprise is in the garage, dear.” We now know what the “Guess Your Weight” folks from the fair are doing in the winter. What’s my emergency? Dude’s in my parking space. By February, you’d think we’d all have honed our winter driving skills. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person …

Monday, February 18, 2013

Just Because it Worked in ‘Animal House’ Doesn’t Mean it’s a Good Idea

The mayor’s daughter must not have been working the checkout at the Shorewood Pick 'n Save. Welcome to OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." It’s a good bet this guy wasn’t pledging a fraternity. An angry shopper unknowingly came up with the name for Eminem’s Christmas CD. “Hey, want to join me in the 306.7 section of the Dewey Decimal System?” Greenfield paramedics rescued a man from a possible drug overdose, and you’ll never believe what he actually consumed. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Unguarded Undergarments Under Attack

Store know for saucy lingerie can’t seem to keep it from some suspected shoplifters. Welcome to our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Victoria might have a secret, but she’s running out of merchandise. “And now it’s the couple’s first dance to their song, ‘Mama Said Knock You Out.’” How can it be prostitution when there was, according to the principals involved, no money paid for sex that didn’t happen? Police in Sturtevant could have called in the B-team to track down this suspected thief. You know this was a virus and scam because they’re only “charging” $30. Positive ID wasn’t terribly positive for a woman shopping in Greenfield. Ditto for a suspected shoplifter in Mount …

Sunday, February 3, 2013

I’ll Keep Getting Arrested Until I Get it Right

For most folks, an OWI arrest is an ordeal. For one Oak Creek man, it was just a warmup. This is our weird crime roundup, OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Improving your BAC by .03 doesn’t mean you’re not still drunk. So who gets to claim this donation on their taxes? Beavis and Butthead would be disappointed to not have been involved in this. Christmas shopping at the park-and-ride? Makes perfect sense to me. Experts recommend learning all you can about a prospective employer. What not to wear to a murder. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The …

Brian Grimmer

12:47 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I am working on a class project and am needing survey participants - this is a completely anonymous survey about cannabis culture and cannabis markets. I am using the data in my sociology class. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZSTpQmoDUquC6yEccfoXgecib1kQTed_yCovuKvxw3Q/viewform Thanks to those who have already taken the survey!   more ›

Monday, January 28, 2013

Save Money? Check. Live Better? Uh, No.

A woman accused of shoplifting from a Walmart made a memorable statement as security officers stopped her.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." Suddenly, the idea of a Walmart greeter seems awfully quaint. Instagram lets you share your photos with the world, a world which includes members of the law enforcement community. No, leave the 8-inch furry slippers on. One bar patron in Port Washington sure proved the bartender right. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. 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 …

Monday, January 21, 2013

Truth is Stranger Than Fictional Girlfriends

Whatever fallout Notre Dame star Manti Te'o is having from the story of his fake online girlfriend, a guy in Racine would probably trade online girlfriends. It's our weekly weird crime roundup, OMG PD.

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD." One fellow only wishes that the girl he met online was fake. A police pursuit in the North Shore — where else? — reached speeds of up to 43 mph before stop sticks took care of things. A suspected thief is Lucky in name only. The Overreaction Society has a new role model. _____________________ The above items are from reports from local police departments. 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.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Traffic Spikes Used in Low-Speed Chase Saturday Night

A 42-year-old Fox Point woman said she kept driving because she didn't do anything wrong, despite squealing police sirens and traffic spikes.

Whitefish Bay police had to use traffic spikes to stop a 42-year-old Fox Point woman in a low-speed, two-mile police chase down Lake Drive Saturday night. Whitefish Bay police first attempted to pull the driver over at 10:11 p.m. Saturday near the Shorewood border on Lake Drive at Hampton Road, where officers clocked her traveling 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. Instead of pulling over, the vehicle slowed to the posted limit of 30 mph but continued northbound while the police sirens continued to wail. The vehicle pulled to the curb in the 5100 block of Lake Drive but continued to travel in the parking lane. Two blocks later, the vehicle pulled to the curb again and eventually stopped in the 5400 block of Lake Drive. After about 20 seconds, the …

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