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Public Safety

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 …

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

On Split Vote, Village Board Passes Sexual Predator Ordinance

Some trustees express concern that families will substitute ordinance for attentive parenting and community vigilance.

The Village Board passed a new sexual predator ordinance Tuesday after a heated discussion among board members that led to a split vote. Two adjustments were made to the ordinance originally recommended by the Public Safety and Welfare Committee on Oct. 6. A local church board members did not name was concerned about its religious education classes, which are held simultaneously for children and adults. The board decided it’s OK for a convicted sexual offender to attend the adult classes as long as he/she is accompanied by other adults who are not sexual offenders. Also, the village decided on a $500 fine for violators of the ordinance. This is average when compared to neighboring communities. Although the board passed the ordinance, it …

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Sussex Week Ahead: Concealed Carry, Sexual Predator Ordinances and the 9/11 Memorial

This week is filled with important meetings covering everything from Sussex's sexual predator ordinance to the village possibly buying a brick at Lisbon's 9/11 memorial.

As fall rolls into Sussex, bringing along a cool, brisk breeze, the events of summer are winding down. This week, however, is is filled with village meetings concerning some pretty important topics. Mark your calendars to attend them and hear first-hand about possible changes in Sussex to accompany the changing color of the leaves. Public Works Committee Meeting Village officials will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Sussex Village Hall to discuss various items on the agenda. Some of the more important ones include speed tables at Ivy Avenue and Pewaukee Road and how to spend excess money budgeted for roads. The board will also discuss getting entry signs for the roads leading into Sussex. Finance and Personnel Evaluation Committee Meeting…

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