Greendale Police Department
Greendale Police Arrest Subject Involved in Bank Robbery
April 22, 2011 | 11:03 AM
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at approximately 3:00
p.m., Greendale Police were dispatched to the US
Bank, located on South 76th Street in the Village of
Greendale, where employees reported a bank robbery
had just occurred. No weapon was displayed or implied
at that time.
The suspect, later identified as Matthew E. Schmid, demanded money from a teller and fled the bank on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect ran across the parking lot in an attempt to hide in the Southridge Mall. Police searched the Mall, however, the suspect changed into clothing he had previously hidden in the Mall and eluded being taken into custody at that time. Sergeant Mike Adamczak, after seeing photographs of the suspect in the bank, recalled seeing him at a store within Southridge Mall. Evidence obtained from that store assisted in identifying Schmid.
Officers were able to locate the suspect in the 2200 block of South 78th Street. With the assistance of West Allis Police, he was taken into custody without incident. Schmid was found to be in possession of some of the stolen money and additional money was later recovered in the City of Milwaukee.
Greendale investigators determined that Schmid was also involved in 2 burglaries and the arson of a residence in the city of Milwaukee.
Matthew Schmid was charged with one count of Robbery by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Milwaukee Police are currently seeking charges for the incidents that occurred in their jurisdiction.
The suspect, later identified as Matthew E. Schmid, demanded money from a teller and fled the bank on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect ran across the parking lot in an attempt to hide in the Southridge Mall. Police searched the Mall, however, the suspect changed into clothing he had previously hidden in the Mall and eluded being taken into custody at that time. Sergeant Mike Adamczak, after seeing photographs of the suspect in the bank, recalled seeing him at a store within Southridge Mall. Evidence obtained from that store assisted in identifying Schmid.
Officers were able to locate the suspect in the 2200 block of South 78th Street. With the assistance of West Allis Police, he was taken into custody without incident. Schmid was found to be in possession of some of the stolen money and additional money was later recovered in the City of Milwaukee.
Greendale investigators determined that Schmid was also involved in 2 burglaries and the arson of a residence in the city of Milwaukee.
Matthew Schmid was charged with one count of Robbery by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Milwaukee Police are currently seeking charges for the incidents that occurred in their jurisdiction.
Greendale Police Arrest Subjects Involved with Damage to Parkway
April 14, 2011 | 01:36 PM
Greendale Interim Police Chief Bob Malasuk announced
that on Monday, April 4, 2011, Greendale Police
Officers arrested 5 adult male subjects for causing
criminal damage to the Root River Parkway.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., Police were notified to respond to the Root River Parkway near Grange Avenue where there was a report of vehicles driving recklessly on the grass. When Officers arrived, they were able to stop 5 mud-covered vehicles leaving the area. In checking the area, Officers found a substantial amount of damage to the grass and soccer areas of the Parkway. The soft, wet grass of the soccer field had been driven on, causing deep ruts and torn up grass. Parkway officials estimate the damage to be approximately $5,000, and will be seeking restitution.
All 5 male subjects, who reside in Milwaukee and West Allis, were arrested in their vehicles. They admitted to driving on the grass and causing the damage although they gave no explanation as to why they were driving on the soccer fields.
On Thursday, April 14, 2011, all 5 men were charged in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office with Criminal Damage to Property.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., Police were notified to respond to the Root River Parkway near Grange Avenue where there was a report of vehicles driving recklessly on the grass. When Officers arrived, they were able to stop 5 mud-covered vehicles leaving the area. In checking the area, Officers found a substantial amount of damage to the grass and soccer areas of the Parkway. The soft, wet grass of the soccer field had been driven on, causing deep ruts and torn up grass. Parkway officials estimate the damage to be approximately $5,000, and will be seeking restitution.
All 5 male subjects, who reside in Milwaukee and West Allis, were arrested in their vehicles. They admitted to driving on the grass and causing the damage although they gave no explanation as to why they were driving on the soccer fields.
On Thursday, April 14, 2011, all 5 men were charged in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office with Criminal Damage to Property.
Snow Emergency Declared
February 01, 2011 | 12:15 PM
The Village of Greendale has declared a Snow
Emergency effective on Tuesday, February 1 at 4 p.m.
and is in enforce until further notice. Below you
will find the Village’s Ordinance covering Snow
Emergencies.
7.04. Snow emergencies.
(1) Declaration of emergency. No motor vehicle shall be parked and no commercial or industrial vehicle loaded or unloaded on any public street, alley or highway in the Village during such period in which the Village Manager or, in his absence, the Director of Public Works shall declare that a snow emergency exists. The Village Manager or, in his absence, the Director of Public Works may declare a snow emergency at any time within a twenty-four-hour period that there is three inches or more of snowfall. The duration of the snow emergency shall be for such period of time as the Department of Public Works shall require to plow the public streets, alleys and highways of the Village and make them conveniently passable for vehicular traffic.
(2) Removal of illegally parked vehicles. The Village Manager, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police, officers of the Police Department or other duly authorized officers or employees of the Village shall either cause the Village to remove illegally parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles or shall call the Village towing contractor for the removal of such vehicles. Removal of such vehicles shall be at the expense of the owner.
(3) The public interest requires that there be available to the Village and all departments thereof the services of a qualified and responsible towing contractor on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis to remove parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles from the public streets so that the following may be accomplished:
(a) Streets may be plowed and kept open for vehicular traffic during snow emergencies.
(b) Danger to the public shall be eliminated as quickly as possible.
(c) Impediments to traffic shall be removed and normal traffic flow restored as soon as possible.
(d) Parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles shall be placed where they are safe and secure until the owner can determine further disposition thereof.
(e) The Village shall have a lien against all illegally parked, wrecked or disabled motor vehicles for the expense of storing and removing the same from the Village thoroughfares.
(f) Whenever any motor vehicle has been towed away and has not been redeemed by the owner for a period of 30 days from the day of towing, it shall be deemed an abandoned vehicle and disposed of as provided by applicable law.
(4) Abandoned vehicles. The contractor shall notify the Village Manager of all cars which have remained unclaimed in his custody for a period of 30 days, including make, model, year and date of possession. Upon verification by the Chief of Police, the Village Manager shall make provision for disposal of the same.
7.04. Snow emergencies.
(1) Declaration of emergency. No motor vehicle shall be parked and no commercial or industrial vehicle loaded or unloaded on any public street, alley or highway in the Village during such period in which the Village Manager or, in his absence, the Director of Public Works shall declare that a snow emergency exists. The Village Manager or, in his absence, the Director of Public Works may declare a snow emergency at any time within a twenty-four-hour period that there is three inches or more of snowfall. The duration of the snow emergency shall be for such period of time as the Department of Public Works shall require to plow the public streets, alleys and highways of the Village and make them conveniently passable for vehicular traffic.
(2) Removal of illegally parked vehicles. The Village Manager, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police, officers of the Police Department or other duly authorized officers or employees of the Village shall either cause the Village to remove illegally parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles or shall call the Village towing contractor for the removal of such vehicles. Removal of such vehicles shall be at the expense of the owner.
(3) The public interest requires that there be available to the Village and all departments thereof the services of a qualified and responsible towing contractor on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis to remove parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles from the public streets so that the following may be accomplished:
(a) Streets may be plowed and kept open for vehicular traffic during snow emergencies.
(b) Danger to the public shall be eliminated as quickly as possible.
(c) Impediments to traffic shall be removed and normal traffic flow restored as soon as possible.
(d) Parked, wrecked or disabled vehicles shall be placed where they are safe and secure until the owner can determine further disposition thereof.
(e) The Village shall have a lien against all illegally parked, wrecked or disabled motor vehicles for the expense of storing and removing the same from the Village thoroughfares.
(f) Whenever any motor vehicle has been towed away and has not been redeemed by the owner for a period of 30 days from the day of towing, it shall be deemed an abandoned vehicle and disposed of as provided by applicable law.
(4) Abandoned vehicles. The contractor shall notify the Village Manager of all cars which have remained unclaimed in his custody for a period of 30 days, including make, model, year and date of possession. Upon verification by the Chief of Police, the Village Manager shall make provision for disposal of the same.
Police Department Participates in Prescription Drug Collection
May 17, 2010 | 07:23 AM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment. From November 2009 to May
2010, the Greendale Police Department had 87 people
drop off expired and unwanted medication for a total
of 117 pounds of medication.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
Bicyclist Struck
April 14, 2010 | 05:40 PM
At 10:20 a.m., numerous calls came into the police
station reporting either a bicyclist or pedestrians
were struck at Northway and Broad Street.
The investigation at this point is that a 29-year-old mother was crossing Broad Street at Northway along with her sister, one young son and one young daughter. According to our investigation and witnesses, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Northway began making a right turn to go south on Broad Street and struck the 29-year-old mother and the 5-year-old daughter.
The mother and child were taken to Froedtert Hospital. The mother is in satisfactory condition and the 5-year-old was pronounced dead at Froedtert Hospital.
The mother and daughter are both Greendale residents.
The driver of the car is a 59-year-old Franklin woman. No further information can be released at this time pending further investigation and notification of family members.
The Wisconsin State Patrol was requested to complete a full accident reconstruction.
For more information contact: Chief Robert J. Dams at (414) 423-2121.
The investigation at this point is that a 29-year-old mother was crossing Broad Street at Northway along with her sister, one young son and one young daughter. According to our investigation and witnesses, a vehicle traveling eastbound on Northway began making a right turn to go south on Broad Street and struck the 29-year-old mother and the 5-year-old daughter.
The mother and child were taken to Froedtert Hospital. The mother is in satisfactory condition and the 5-year-old was pronounced dead at Froedtert Hospital.
The mother and daughter are both Greendale residents.
The driver of the car is a 59-year-old Franklin woman. No further information can be released at this time pending further investigation and notification of family members.
The Wisconsin State Patrol was requested to complete a full accident reconstruction.
For more information contact: Chief Robert J. Dams at (414) 423-2121.
Police Department Recognized by Canterbury Elementary School
March 19, 2010 | 11:12 AM
Canterbury Elementary School recognized the Greendale
Police Department on March 19 for outstanding service to students,
families and the community as part of the school's Canterbury Cares
Week. Click on thumbnail below to view award.
Greendale Police Receives Grant for High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement Patrols
January 19, 2010 | 12:40 PM
Greendale Police Chief Rob Dams announced on January
19, 2010 that the Greendale Police Department has
received grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to
participate in “High Visibility Alcohol Enforcement
Patrols”.
This funding is being provided by the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department, with funding to Greendale being a sub-grant from the Sheriffs Department based on multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The Greendale Police Department joined the Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility Task Force in October of 2009.
In 2008, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.8% of all crashes in Wisconsin.
39.9% of all vehicle crash fatalities were alcohol related resulting in 234 deaths.
*2009 statistics not yet available
Chief Dams stated Greendale police officers will have a zero tolerance policy for impaired drivers and unrestrained occupants.
This funding is being provided by the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation Safety to the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department, with funding to Greendale being a sub-grant from the Sheriffs Department based on multi-jurisdictional enforcement. The Greendale Police Department joined the Multi-Jurisdictional High Visibility Task Force in October of 2009.
In 2008, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.8% of all crashes in Wisconsin.
39.9% of all vehicle crash fatalities were alcohol related resulting in 234 deaths.
*2009 statistics not yet available
Chief Dams stated Greendale police officers will have a zero tolerance policy for impaired drivers and unrestrained occupants.
GPD Joins Program to Reduce the Threat from Impaired Drivers
November 10, 2009 | 07:51 AM
The Greendale Police Department has joined the High Visibility Enforcement program along with the Southeast Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force to arrest drunk drivers according to Greendale Police Chief Rob Dams.
Since the program began many drivers are now trying to sidestep the freeway system in Milwaukee County by using other through fares such as Highway 36 and South 76th Street to avoid detection.
The deployment is called “Stop, Test, Arrest” with the goal of reducing the number of Operating While Intoxicated traffic deaths and injuries. The ultimate goal is to create voluntary compliance with OWI laws.
Greendale Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Medications from Village of Greendale Residents
November 09, 2009 | 05:56 PM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MSSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MSSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Greendale Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Medications from Village of Greendale Residents
August 31, 2009 | 03:31 PM
The Greendale Police Department recognizes that the
abuse of pharmaceuticals is a serious health and
social problem. The Greendale Police Department also
recognizes that improper disposal of medications is a
threat to our environment.
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MMSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community, we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
Our children today are experimenting with prescription drugs that can cause death. The Greendale Police Department must frequently deal with the results of drug abuse. The department recognizes that the diversion of pharmaceuticals has become a significant problem. The medicine collection program is one strategy we use to help fight the war on illegal drugs. We are committed to reducing both the supply and demand side of the problem. Please help us help the children.
Expired, unwanted medications can be turned into the Greendale Police Department by Village of Greendale residents during the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Medication should be kept in the original package or bottle. Names and addresses can be crossed off the bottle, but DO NOT cover up or remove the name of the medicine.
ACCEPTED MEDICATIONS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, vials and pet medications.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
Why Should We Care?
We are working in conjunction with MMSD to provide safe water. MMSD wastewater treatment plants are not designed to remove all medicines from wastewater. Drugs can end up filtering through the plants and directly to our rivers and lakes. Various levels of antibiotics, anti-depressants, veterinary drugs, birth control hormones and other drugs have been detected in waterways across the United States. Research suggests that hormones found in pharmaceuticals may cause abnormalities in the reproductive cycles of fish. Antibiotics in the environment may also contribute to the development of drug resistant germs. As a community, we need to keep prescription drugs out of the hands of our children and water systems of the State.
Help Protect Lake Michigan
Prevent Childhood Poisonings
Reduce Substance Abuse
