Archive for October, 2009
Another daytime burglary frustrates Waukesha police
Posted by: | CommentsAt 2:15 p.m., another south side home was broken into, making it the 18th incident of burglary or attempted home entry since early summer in southern section of Waukesha, Police Capt. Mark Stigler.
Police are frustrated because the burglary happened about 24 hours after law enforcement issued a public alert to be on the look out for individuals or groups of people who do not belong in the once peaceful and secure neighborhoods.
Stigler said he understands it’s hard for residents to comprehend that burglars would be so brazen as to enter homes during daytime.
The latest burglary was of a home on Green Valley, south of Sunset Drive in the Town of Waukesha.
“We have extra patrols down there and we really the public’s help to catch these guys,” Stigler said.
He advised that anyone who sees anything suspicious, such as an unfamiliar person in the area or backyard of a house, 911 should be called.
“Our dispatchers are on high alert,” he said.
For more information, see earlier story below.
No more H1N1 vaccine
Posted by: | CommentsThis in from Julianne Klimetz, a Waukesha County public information officer:
Waukesha County Public Health Division has administered all H1N1 vaccine available over the course of two clinics held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Clinics will be cancelled indefinitely until additional shipments of vaccine are received.
The clinics scheduled for Thursday are canceled.
The Division of Public Health expects additional shipments of the intranasal vaccine as well as the injectable vaccine to be available in the coming weeks and will announce clinics to administer the vaccine once the shipment has arrived.
According to new information from the state of Wisconsin, those targeted to receive the H1N1 vaccine include:
- Health care and emergency medical personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material
- Pregnant women
- Children age 6 months to 4 years
- Persons who live with or provide care for infants age 6 months or younger, such as parents, siblings, daycare providers
- Children and adolescents age 5 to 18 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications
For more information, and to learn more about the H1N1 virus and upcoming clinics please visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/pandemicflu or dial 2-1-1. This service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (877) 947-2211 or (262) 547-3388.
Numerous burglaries on Waukesha’s south side prompt police call for public’s help
Posted by: | CommentsNearly 20 south side Waukesha homes have been struck by burglars since early this summer and a half dozen car break ins have happened in the same area, police Capt. Mark Stigler reported this afternoon.
No arrests have been made and police do not have any suspects. The are asking the public for help to end this string of crimes in the usually quiet, residential neighborhoods.
In an interview, Stigler said that some burglaries happened during the day at condominium complexes for retired residents.
“It’s pretty scary to think the condos for retired people are being hit,” Stigler said.
Police believe that several groups familiar with Waukesha’s south side are committing the crimes, Stigler said.
Here’s his news release
“Over the last few months, mainly on the south side of the city of Waukesha, a number of residential burglaries have been reported. Most of these burglaries have occurred during the day while the home owners were away.
“Items such as jewelry, cash and small electronics have been taken. Most of the entries or attempted entries have been through rear windows or rear doors.
“Some homes have been pried open and others forced open by pushing. The actors may have knocked on the doors or rang the doorbell before forcing entry to ensure no one was home.
“We are encouraging citizens to keep their eyes open and to call the Waukesha Police Department if they see someone they don’t know who knocks on their door during the day and when answered, they then make an excuse such as they are looking for a lost pet.
“Residents should also call and report slow moving suspicious vehicles or people who are walking through their neighborhood or through yards and appear to be looking at houses.”
Locations and dates of break ins are:
10/27 - 1600 block S Grand Ave. forced entry
10/26 – 1700 block Cottonwood Dr. screens removed
10/26 - 1700 block Cottonwood Dr. pry marks on door
10/26 – 1200 block S Grand Ave. forced back door
10/26 - 1600 block Cottonwood Dr. window entry
10/26 - 1700 block Haymarket Road service door forced
10/26 – 1200 block S Grand Ave. door hinge pried
10/20 – 1900 block Springbrook Dr. (N) patio door pried open
10/12 – 300 block Westminster Dr. attempt entry/door kicked
10/11 - 900 block E. Racine Ave. screen cut
09/16 – 1900 block Springbrook Dr. (N) screen cut
09/10 - 300 block Enfield Circle no force
09/04 – 1500 block E Racine Ave. attempted entry with rock
07/23 - 1600 block Hunter Rd. garage door kicked
07/14 – 1200 block Cavalier Dr open garage door
06/07 - 1600 block Blackhawk Trail unknown entry point
“We have noticed a group of entry into locked vehicles that have taken place in the last month all in the same neighborhood.”
10/26 1100 block W Sunset Dr.
10/22 1600 block Fox River Pkwy.
10/22 1600 block Fox River Pkwy.
10/22 1800 block Waterview Lane
10/14 1200 block River Place Blvd.
10/14 1200 block River Place Blvd.
No suspects have been arrested in any of these incidents. Citizens with information are asked to call the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3831 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-441-5505.
The line for Wauakesha flu shots got a little disorderly
Posted by: | CommentsPolice report that around 12:30 Tuesday a gray sedan skipped in front of a long line of cars with passengers who were waiting for N1H1 (Swine Flu) vaccinations at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road.
The incident set off a shouting match and police were called. The county mediated the situation.
The cars apparently lined up outside of the Expo parking lot on Northview Road prior to the shots being distributed at 1 p.m.
Reminder – Waukesha County flu clinics today
Posted by: | CommentsThis in from the county.
Waukesha County Public Health Division will begin free, public vaccination clinics Oct. 27.
The clinics are intended to provide vaccine to targeted groups in Waukesha County which include children ages 2 through 24, health-care providers and EMS under age 50, and parents and caregivers of children under 6 months old.
At this time, only the intranasal vaccine is available and can only be administered to healthy individuals ages 2 through 49.
The vaccination will be given on a first come, first serve basis until the vaccine supply runs out at the Waukesha County Expo Center Forum Building.
- Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.
The intranasal vaccine is very safe and effective, however, it should not be administered to those under age 2 or over age 49, anyone with a severe allergy to eggs, pregnant women, anyone with a weakened immune system or anyone with diabetes, asthma, or any other chronic medical condition.
The Division of Public Health expects the injectable vaccine to be available in the coming weeks and will announce clinics to administer the injectable vaccine once the shipment has arrived. Those targeted to receive the injectable vaccine include pregnant women, children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years and anyone with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions in addition to the groups listed above.
For more information, and to learn more about the H1N1 virus and upcoming clinics, visit www.waukeshacounty.gov/pandemicflu or dial 2-1-1. This service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (877) 947-2211 or (262) 547-3388.
Barrett, DNR chief disagree on water policy
Posted by: | CommentsDon Behm of Journal Sentinel writes about a key sticking point in Waukesha’s pursuit of Lake Michigan water.
Flu on rise at Waukesha schools, vaccinations available next week.
Posted by: | CommentsMuch has been made of the Hartland school closing due the virus H1N1, but pupils of Waukesha schools, especially middle schools, have been fighting the flu.
Waukesha Schools Superintendent Todd reports that last week Butler hit a peak last week of having 20% of its kids out and Horning had 18% out earlier this week.
County spokeswoman Julianne Klimetz announced today plans to hold free public vaccination clinics Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
Vaccinations will be first come first serve for those between 2 years and 49 years old. Health care workers, emergency responders and caregivers of infants under six month old also are eligible for the vaccine. The vaccine is administered intranasally.
Vaccines will be given all three days at the Waukesha County Expo Forum Building from 1 to 7 p.m., or until supplies run out.
People with a severe allergy to eggs, who are pregnant or have a weakened immune system should not take the vaccine.
Anyone with diabetes, asthma or other chronic medical conditions also should not take the vaccine.
For more information, call 866-211-3380 or 262-547-3388.
Changes at Waukesha Clarke Hotel, restaurant
Posted by: | CommentsExecutive Chief Dean Schmitz is leaving the kitchen of the Black Trumpet Restaurant and room prices are dropping dramatically at the Clarke Hotel, owner Drew Vallozzi said.
With Schmitz departure, the last influence of Andy Ruggeri, Vallozzi’s former partner, on the restaurant/hotel operation in downtown Waukesha is gone.
Vallozzi said he has an entirely different vision for his boutique hotel. Its once high-priced restaurant will feature affordable pasta dishes, thin-crust pizza and an expanded kids menu. For $9.95, it will offer a bottomless pasta bowl. An all-you-can-eat Friday fish fry is $13.99.
Single-bedroom suites for non-commercial accounts have dropped in price from as much as $300 a night to $139.
The new menu will launch Saturday night.
Waukesha seeking support letters for Lake Michigan water
Posted by: | CommentsThe city needs to know what water utility will step forward and provide Waukesha with Lake Michigan water – Racine, Oak Creek or Milwaukee.
Don Behm of Journal Sentinel provides the news.
Blogger Jim Rowen provides a bit more information
Jack sworn in as new Waukesha police chief
Posted by: | CommentsRussell P. Jack, a proclaimed Minnesota Vikings fan, took an oath of office this morning to become Waukesha’s 13th chief of police.
Jack, 42, will earn $109,500 annually.
Jack rose above more than 50 other applicants, many from throughout the country, to become the top choice of the Police and Fire Commission, Mayor Larry Nelson said.
Jack, a striking figure in his new chief uniform, told hundreds of well wishers at his swearing in that serving as Waukesha police chief would be his final career move.
The oath was administered by the Waukesha City Clerk/Treasurer Thomas Neill.
Jack commented that his new office this morning was decorated with Green Bay Packer paraphernalia, which he interpreted as a good-hearted show of support for his becoming the new chief.
Jack said he saw no need for major changes within the department, which he said retired chief Les Sharrock had left “in very good shape.”
Ald. Terry Thieme, a retired Waukesha police officer, said Jack’s popularity within the department can be traced to his work in training officers new law enforcement skills and participating in the training exercises, himself.
Below is Jack’s bio provided by the department:
Education
University of Phoenix – Masters of Business Administration Program (2007 – Present)
University of Virginia – Masters Degree Program (2004)
Graduated from UW-Eau Claire in (1989)
Positions
Hired as a Police Officer on April 9, 1990.
Promoted to Sergeant of Police in August 1996.
Promoted to Lieutenant of Police in October 2000.
Promoted to Captain of Police in October 2007.
Appointment to Chief of Police on October 21, 2009.
Special assignments
Patrol Division Commander
Tactical Unit Commander
Department Training Coordinator
Carroll College Security Task Force
Library Security Task Force
Waukesha Parks, Recreation and Forestry Task Force
Department Trainer in numerous topics
Accomplishments
FBI National Academy Graduate 2004, 217th Session
FBI National Academy Conference Pistol Match Chairman
Successfully coordinated the “Weekend in Waukesha” event
Staff Sergeant in the US Army Reserves
Personal
Loving wife (Chris)
Two sons (Derek, 14 and Aaron, 12)
Favorite hobby: Deer and turkey hunting
Mission
Dedicated to leading the Waukesha Police Department to perform at an exceptional level to protect and serve the citizens of Waukesha.
