04Feb 2017 by admin

Menomonee Falls 911 Dispatch Announcement

Neighborhood Watch News
***For Immediate Release ***  The Village of Menomonee Falls is transitioning all of its police/fire/EMS dispatch services to the Waukesha County Communications Center (WCC).  On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 7:00 am, Menomonee Falls 911 dispatchers will broadcast a sign off message to all radio channels followed by WCC dispatchers broadcasting a sign on message. The WCC regional dispatch center will connect Menomonee Falls residents directly to the WCC dispatchers when they call 911, from any phone whether the call is from a landline or a cellular phone.  Non-Emergency calls for service requesting a police, fire, or medical assistance response should be directed to #262-446-5070, replacing the #262-532-1700 currently in use.  This new number will connect directly to WCC.  All other police and fire business such as general questions, burning…
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24Jul 2016 by admin

Support our Menomonee Falls Police Department

Neighborhood Watch News
Help show your support for the Menomonee Falls Police Department and get your yard sign today! Signs are $10 each and there is a limited supply. To purchase one, private message Eileen McGowan Curran at: https://www.facebook.com/eileen.m.curran.1 [caption id="attachment_761" align="alignnone" width="300"] Support Our Police[/caption]
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15May 2016 by admin

Police Memorial Service

Neighborhood Watch News
Location: John S. Taylor Park, Menomonee Falls (2:00pm-3:00pm) At our service we remember in a special way our brother John Taylor, a former Menomonee Falls Police Officer, who was killed in the line of duty. The speaker at this year’s Police Memorial Ceremony will be Joe Helm (Menomonee Falls Village President). Following this Police Memorial Service, the Neighborhood Watch will provide a time of refreshments and fellowship.
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13Jul 2015 by admin

Daytime Residential Burglaries – Menomonee Falls and surrounding communities

Community Announcement, Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert Menomonee Falls & surrounding communities are experiencing an increase in daytime burglaries to residences.  Suspects utilize the following scheme: Stolen vehicle is backed into driveway (different stolen vehicles have been used).  One suspect rings the front doorbell repeatedly.  If no one answers, suspects enter home through unlocked doors/windows or will force entry if necessary.  If door is answered, suspects give the name of a fictitious person they are trying to contact and will leave quickly **SUSPECTS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED**  When a victim confronted a suspect removing a screen from an open window, one of the suspects brandished a firearm.  Suspects are stealing electronics, cash, jewelry, firearms and vehicle. Contact the police department IMMEDIATELY (262-532-1700) if you experience a similar occurrence or notice suspicious activity in…
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18Jun 2015 by admin

Daytime Burglaries – Crime Alert – Menomonee Falls

Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert The Village of Menomonee Falls and surrounding communities, have experienced an increase in daytime burglaries to residential homes.  In most instances entry to the victims' homes is being made through the garage service door.  The criminal(s) will then steal jewelry, narcotics, electronics, firearms, and motor vehicles – if they can locate keys. The suspects utilize the following scheme:  They will ring the front doorbell repeatedly.  If no one answers, they will enter into the home through unlocked doors/windows or they will force entry when necessary.  However, if someone answers the door, the suspect(s) will quickly provide the name of someone they are attempting to contact.  When the resident responds that they know no such person, the suspect will leave and attempt the same scheme elsewhere.  Please…
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11Jun 2015 by admin

Crime Alert – Grandparent Telephone Scam

Crime Reporting, Crime/Safety Alert, Neighborhood Watch News
Menomonee Falls Crime Alert Recently, the Menomonee Falls Police Department and surrounding agencies have received complaints of telephone scams in which a scammer will call claiming to be a police officer demanding bail for a relative, a relative calling for bail money or a kidnapper demanding ransom. These types of scams have been around for years and typically target the elderly. Victims will be directed to transfer money through a money wiring service to a location outside of the United States. The scam and scam artists have become more sophisticated. Thanks to the Internet and social networking sites, a criminal can sometimes uncover personal information about their targets, which makes the impersonations more believable. Common scenarios have included a grandparent receives a phone call or an e-mail from a “grandchild”…
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