To prevent traffic crashes and keep the upcoming holiday season from becoming a time of tragedy, the Greendale Police Department will mobilize for the statewide “Booze and Belts” campaign from December 9th to 17th.

“Our officers will be out in force during the Booze and Belts mobilization to prevent needless traffic deaths and injuries by arresting drunken drivers and enforcing the mandatory safety belt law,” said Chief Bob Malasuk.

Law enforcement agencies are cracking down on impaired and unbuckled motorists.

Last year in Wisconsin, there were more than 40,000 convictions for drunken driving. “If you drive drunk, you are risking humiliation, huge fines, possible jail time and having to install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you own, have registered in your name, or drive”, said Chief Malasuk. “You are also risking your life and the lives of others on the road.”

Furthermore, there were nearly 120,000 convictions for failure to fasten safety belts, which was the second most frequent traffic conviction in 2010.

“Our goal is not to make more drunken driving arrests or write more safety belt tickets. We are striving to save lives and prevent injuries, so we hope that people will voluntarily decide to buckle up and drive sober. But if they don’t, our intensified enforcement will increase the risks of getting caught,” said Chief Malasuk. “We will pursue our enforcement and education efforts until we attain our ultimate goal of zero preventable traffic deaths in Wisconsin.”

The Greendale Police Department will be holding a sale on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9:00am to 11:00am to sell the remaining unclaimed bicycles and property in our possession.

This sale will be held in the garage of the Greendale Police Station, 5911 West Grange Avenue, Greendale, Wisconsin.
All items offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cash only accepted.

All items sold “as-is”.

The Greendale Police Department will be offering a Concealed Carry Class at the Greendale Police Station, located at 5911 West Grange Avenue. Classes will be taught by instructors who are state certified to instruct both law enforcement and civilian personnel. This curriculum was developed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice and meets all the requirements set forth by the new concealed carry law.

We are offering this one-day class on the following dates, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

• Saturday, February 4
• Saturday, March 3
  • Saturday, April 14
• Saturday, May 5
  

Classes are limited to 15 people, filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional classes may be added if necessary.

The fee for this one-day class is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents.

There is an option to fire your handgun at the conclusion of the class at the department range. If you choose to do this, you must bring 1 box of ammunition in addition to your handgun.

Applications for these classes can be downloaded by clicking here, by stopping at the Greendale Police Department, or by email request to rrosenow@greendalepolice.org.

Required items for class: Encased and unloaded handgun, ammunition and safety glasses (for shooters only), photo ID in the form of Wisconsin ID or driver’s license, required fee for the class, as well as pen, pencil and notepad.

The official trick-or-treat hours for the Village of Greendale are Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Trick-or-treat hours were adjusted this year to provide for the option of trick-or-treating after sunset. On October 30th, sunset occurs at approximately 6:00pm. The Greendale Police Department has assigned police officers to extra patrols during trick or treating.
Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating

• Always trick-or-treat with a supervising adult.
• There is safety in numbers, always trick-or-treat with friends.
• Be careful when you cross a street. Make sure to look in both directions and make sure there are no cars coming.
• It is important that costumes allow for a clear field of vision. Face paint is recommended, but if a mask is used, ensure eye holes are large enough as to not cover the face.
• Make your costume out of bright colors or affix reflective strips on your clothing.
• Vehicles make not be able to see you if you wear dark clothing.
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick in order to help vehicles see you better.
  

Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers

• Pay extra attention, particularly to crosswalks, intersections and the side of the road. Kids tend to walk along the curbs, cutting across the street to get to other homes. Keep scanning all around you as you drive, whether as thru traffic or along with your kids as they trick-or-treat.
• Drive below the posted speed limit in residential areas during trick-or-treating hours. This will allow you time to brake if you see a child dart in front of you.
• Do not pass other vehicles that have stopped in the roadway, they could be dropping off children.
  

THE GREENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT, PARTNERED WITH HALLOWEEN EXPRESS, IS PROVIDING FREE GLOW STICKS. Look for the tent at the end of the parade route (3:00 to 4:00pm) or stop at the Greendale Police Station during trick-or-treat hours (while supplies last). See the Village of Greendale website for parade details.

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011, the Greendale Police Department, along with State DCI agents and criminal analysts from the Computer Forensic Unit, executed a search warrant at the residence of CHAD M. WINKIE, 10/05/70, in the 5400 block of Montgomery Drive in the Village of Greendale.

Authorities began an investigation when a juvenile victim reported to Greendale Police that Mr. Winkie had taken inappropriate photographic images of her while at the residence on Montgomery Drive.

During the execution of the search warrant at Mr. Winkie’s residence, video evidence depicting images of child pornography were located, and Mr. Winkie was arrested for knowingly possessing child pornography and knowingly producing child pornography. Forensic analysis of Mr. Winkie’s computer may result in additional charges.

At the time of the arrest, all juvenile children were removed from the residence and placed with a family member.

Mr. Winkie remains in custody where federal charges have been filed.

Due to construction that is taking place, and which is going to take place over the next year, we want to remind everyone to drive safely in the Mall parking lots.

Hundreds of vehicles come and go from Southridge Mall over the course of a week. Due to Mall renovations and the new construction project on the south end of the Mall, there may be detours and the possibility of poor visibility due to construction signs and equipment.

Police and Mall Security are working together to increase parking lot patrols.

Not all traffic laws are enforceable on private property such as Southridge Mall parking lots. However, the Village has ordinances which cover driving that is dangerous such as speeding, failing to stop for stop signs on the property, and driving recklessly in the lot. Violating these rules may result in the driver being issued a citation.

Citations being issued on Southridge property are not common. It only occurs when a person’s driving is dangerous to others or themselves, and frequently is because a citizen called to complain about other driver’s actions or due to an accident in the parking lot. Mall security patrols will call the police if they observe reckless driving.

Let’s all slow down and drive with care and consideration for other drivers when driving in the parking lots. Our shopping experience will be safer and more enjoyable.

On Saturday, June 25, 2011 at approximately 3:28am, Greendale Police and Fire were dispatched to a garage fire located in the 5400 block of Mansfield Drive. The garage was completely consumed by the fire before it was extinguished by the Greendale Fire Department. There was minor damage to vehicles and neighboring residences, with no reported injuries. The fire is currently under investigation by the Greendale Police Department.

On Saturday, June 25, 2011 at approximately 3:55am, Greendale Police officers responded to the report of a burglary in the 6500 block of Greenway. Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the apartment. The resident, who had been sleeping in a different room, heard the fire alarm sounding and observed a small fire on top of his bedroom comforter. The fire was extinguished by the resident. The resident later reported a burglary from a bedroom where miscellaneous coins were taken.

There is no known link between these two fires.

The Greendale Police and Fire Commission has announced that Greendale Police Captain Robert M. Malasuk has been appointed Police Chief.

Greendale Interim Police Chief Bob Malasuk announced that on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, the Greendale Police Department arrested 3 adult female subjects for Forgery / Financial Transaction Card violations at the Southridge Mall at 5300 South 76th Street in the Village of Greendale.

At approximately 3:18pm, Police were notified by JC Penney’s security to respond to the Mall for possible fraudulent credit card activity. Officers responded to the food court of the mall where security pointed out 3 subjects in a vehicle. These 3 subjects were observed throwing store receipts out the front window of the vehicle as well as hiding credit cards on their person and in various areas of the vehicle. Officers then approached the vehicle.

The 3 subjects, identified as Hazel Celinda-Nuttall, Charlene S. Stith and Britny T. Cusic, all from Chicago, were found in possession of over 125 counterfeit credit cards in their names.

Gift cards were later found in the vehicle along with minor merchandise they had purchased with the counterfeit cards. Receipts for merchandise were also found in the vehicle from shopping centers in St. Louis MO, Chicago IL and Indiana.

On Saturday, June 18, 2011, all three subjects, Britny Cusic, Charlene Stith and Hazel Celinda-Nuttall, were each charged with 3 counts of Credit Card Forgery-Alteration in the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Greendale Interim Police Chief Bob Malasuk announced that on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, the Greendale Police Department arrested 2 adult subjects for Forgery / Financial Transaction Card violations at the Southridge Mall at 5300 South 76th Street in the Village of Greendale.

At approximately 4:05pm, Police were notified by JC Penney’s security to respond to the Mall for possible fraudulent credit card activity. Officers responded where JC Penney security pointed out a vehicle containing the suspects involved which was then stopped for a traffic violation.

The 2 subjects in the vehicle, identified as Jorge L. Gonzalez and Lidia M. Valdivia, were in possession of counterfeit identification cards from out of state as well as over 100 counterfeit credit cards.

Both individuals flew into Wisconsin after receiving cash, plane tickets and instructions to buy some merchandise for themselves and gift cards, which were then to be sent back to Florida.

On Thursday, June 14, 2011, Jorge Gonzalez was charged with a felony count of Credit Card Forgery and Lidia Valdivia was charged with a felony count of Credit Card Forgery and misdemeanor Obstructing an Officer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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