Authorities say there is a tremendous number of resources searching for the suspect. The Hartland officer was recovering with non-life threatening injuries. Contributions to this story also made by: All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. in Delafield. Charges against the suspect are not anticipated, Kehl said. An Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Scott then called 911. "Police men and women that were all surrounding this like field all the way up here and all the way around, kind of converged on him and took him down," said Owen Cieslak, who recorded the arrest. A dangerous situation with an armed suspect ended peacefully near Elmbrook Church-Lake Country on Wednesday. Yeah, I want this guy, Kehl told reporters during an impromptu news conference in a nearby parking lot. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. Here are photos of the damage. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. DELAFIELD, Wis. (AP) A man suspected of wounding two police officers in a shooting in Wisconsin on Friday and who is wanted in North Dakota for attempted murder has been arrested following a large-scale manhunt, police said. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. In a statement released Friday, Benton's mother said in part: "We are very overwhelmed by all of it. You also agree to our Terms of A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. People are being asked to stay away from the area and stay home. All three are in custody. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. There are not published alerts yet. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. Scared the hell out of me. He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. in a photo or The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. Aerial video of the arrest taken by WISN-TV shows the suspect walking across the field near a residential cul-de-sac with his hands up. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Please keep your own children inside today until the suspect at large has been taken into police custody. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. The two officers -- one from Delafield and one from Hartland --were shot and woundedoutside a Holiday Inn near I-94 and Highway 83. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. Residents in Delafield were being asked to avoid the area of Highway 83 and Golf Road. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. Police say he is armed and dangerous and urge the residents to stay in their homes. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. The suspect is described as a white man wearing khaki pants. Benton is wanted for attempted murder in North Dakota and remains at large. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is also reported to have been taped off and emergency crews and police are at the scene. Kehl urged residents in the area to stay home because the suspect in the shooting is still at large. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend the school. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. supports HTML5 video. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said that one of his officers and another from nearby Hartland confronted a man suspected in the hit-and-run crash outside a Holiday Inn at Interstate 94 and Highway 83 in Waukesha County, about 27 miles west of Milwaukee. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield early Friday has been taken into custody, police say. Here are photos of the damage. 51 were here. not endorse or Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. DELAFIELD, Wis. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect, police said. The district sent an email to families Friday morning say there would be no virtual classes and that school would resume on Monday, Nov. 9. For more information, click here. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. The suspect is described as a white man, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. One of the individuals in the incident displayed a handgun to the caller, according to a news release from Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. Large police presence. He then had Benton walk into the field, hoping helicopters would see him. WAUKESHA CO. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Office is actively investigating an incident near Hwy 83 and Golf Rd. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton. Law enforcement officers had been looking for the suspect for about nine hours after he fled from the shooting about 1:40 a.m. outside the Holiday Inn, which is less than a mile from where he was arrested. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 Office Hours Monday - Wednesday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Thursday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM Officer Hours 24/7 Staff Directory video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. FOX6 News spoke with the man who found a suspect -- who allegedly shot two police officers in Delafield -- hiding on his father's property. Read the latest updates here. "We did an initial (investigation of the school) to make sure that it is safe to open up again (Wednesday) and we're confident it is.". The suspect, identified as Nathanael Benton, 23, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. "He had walked down to the bottom of our hill and when he got to the bottom he disappeared," said Angela Phillips, who called 911. You will likely need to provide information such as the report number, your name, drivers license number, vehicle plate number, the date/time of accident, location of accident, who was involved in the accident, your mailing address, phone number, and email. Kehl said that one of his officers and another from nearby Hartland confronted the man, suspected in a hit-and-run crash, outside the hotel at Interstate 94 and Highway 83. "I just think it's weird that my sister -- from 2,200 miles away -- calls me to go out and keep an eye on my pops, because he's home today," said Scott. Officers found the suspect vehicle and suspect in a lot behind the church, 1100 Highway 83. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office urged everyone to also avoid the area of I-94 at CTY Road SS and CTY Road C. Please avoid the area of I94 at Cty rd SS and Cty rd C. This is an active scene. Benton is describedas a white male, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. is it a Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. "The school is closed for the rest of the night, but they will resume classes (on Wednesday)," Kehl said. Lake Country School announced Friday morning that it was delaying school for two hours. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt is underway for a Fargo, North Dakota man, who is accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield, Wisconsin Friday morning, Nov. 6. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Fargo Police Department have been searching for Benton since Nov. 1 in relation to another incident. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Two officers were shot in the area of Highway 83 and GolfRoad in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6. Authorities are identifying himas Nathanael Benton. Fargo police, in a Facebook post, said they were notified Friday morning that the shooting in Delafield involved Benton, a man wanted in their city for attempted murder. We are sorry for any harm or pain he caused to anyone and are thankful no one else was hurt when they took him into custody.". Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers and their families," said Nancy Nikolay, the HLSD superintendent. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 On their Facebook page, the department said "thoughts and prayers" were with the injured officers in Delafield and Hartland. Nathanael Benton was found in a field less than a mile from the hotel where the shooting happened @CBS58pic.twitter.com/AlCnjdarA4. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Benton was taken into custody a short time after 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. Angela Phillips called authorities as soon as she recognized Benton's clothes. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. "I'm glad he's apprehended -- much easier to sleep tonight," added Phillips. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. The officers were injured. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 I-94 was closed in both directions.