Patch Muskego, WI --Police are always asking motorists to put down their cell phones, but when it comes to reporting drunken or reckless drivers, they ask that you safely contact them to report it. Such was the case for several incidents, resulting in taking the offending drivers off the road, with good reason.
On Wednesday, March 20, a cellular 911 transfer call reporting a reckless driver resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old Muskego man for drunk driving on Racine Avenue at Thornapple Trail.
Police then arrested a 26-year-old East Troy woman with operating after revocation (drunk driving related) and an ignition interlock device violation on Janesville Road at Crowbar Drive. They were made aware of the driver after receiving a transferred cellular call reporting a reckless driver on Friday, March 22 at about 9:36 in the morning.
Another cellular 911 transfer call came in on Tuesday, March 26, around 7 p.m. reporting a reckless driver on College Avenue at Martin Drive. The call resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Palmyra woman for drunk driving.
Other incidents on the police blotter included:
*Saturday, March 16* –
· A 43-year-old Waterford man was arrested for drunk driving on Racine Avenue at Prospect Drive.
· A 17-year-old Muskego woman was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, and the 19-year-old Muskego man she was with was arrested for outstanding warrants, after they were found in Horn Park after hours.
*Sunday, March 17* –
· A fight at the Moose Lodge resulted in the arrests of three Muskego men, ages 27, 45 and 49, for disorderly conduct.
· Officers responded to the report of a man walking in the area of Highway 36 and Highway 45 who had fallen in the ditch. Officers found an intoxicated 37-year-old Franklin man who was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
*Monday, March 18 *–
· A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for drunk driving on Janesville Road at College Avenue.
· A 51-year-old Muskego woman was arrested for shoplifting at Piggly Wiggly.
*Wednesday, March 20* – A 54-year-old Muskego man was arrested for shoplifting at Pick N Save.
*Thursday, March 21 *– A homeowner in the S6400 block of Kipling Drive reported damage to a mailbox.
*Friday, March 22 *– A 31-year-old Muskego man was arrested for his second drunk driving offense on College Avenue at College Court. He was also charged with refusing to take a breath test.
*Saturday, March 23* – Officers and rescue personnel responded to a residence in the S7900 block of Ancient Oaks Drive for the report of a 21-year-old Muskego woman who had overdosed on drugs. Upon arrival, the woman had regained consciousness and refused treatment. She was arrested and charged with possession of heroin.
*Sunday, March 24* –
· A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for drunk driving in the W12600 block of Somerset Drive.
· A mailbox in the S7900 block of Lannon Drive was damaged.
· Several calls were received reporting cars egged in the area of Foxboro Place and Bending Brae Drive.
*Monday, March 25* – Loud music in the S6500 block of Muskego Drive was reported around 8:40 a.m.
*Friday, March 29* – The parks department reported vandalism to the playground equipment at Jensen Park. It is unknown when the damage occurred.
A 29-year-old Muskego man was arrested for disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance at Aurora Health on Janesville Road.
*Saturday, March 30* – Lawn damage caused by a vehicle was reported at a residence in the W16800 block of Green Street. Additional damage was located to a lawn on Bridgeport Way.
*Sunday, March 31 *–
· A 66-year-old Union Grove man was arrested for operating after revocation (drunk driving related) on Muskego Dam Drive at Highway 36.
· Damage to numerous lawns in the Lake Forest Subdivision was reported.
*Wednesday, April 3* – A complaint of a loud party at Muskego County Park led to the citing of four South Milwaukee men, ages 17 thru 19, for underage drinking.
*Thursday, April 4 *–
· Officers and Tess Corners Firefighters were called to a car fire in the parking lot of Tess Corners Fire Station #2 after a driver pulled in looking for help. The cause of the fire was determined to be a cigarette in the back seat.
· A resident reported that Badger Wholesale Foods was soliciting door to door in the area of Canfield Drive and Castle Glen Court. The salesman was advised he could not sell door to door because he did not hold a valid city permit to solicit. Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.