The Carpet's Clean, but Something in Your Truck's On Fire

The luck of the Irish was not with a carpet cleaning company that was working in a Muskego home last week.

Muskego Police reported that an employee of a carpet cleaning company had a bigger mess to clean up after the carpet cleaning machine in his van caught fire on Friday, March 8. Officers responded to the incident around 11 a.m. in the W13200 block of Champions Drive.

If there is any luck to be found in this instance, it could be that the fire was extinguished, and no one was hurt. 

In other incidents:

Friday, March 8 – A 29-year-old Muskego man who fled Kohl’s Department Store on February 27 after being confronted for shoplifting, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. 

A 28-year-old West Allis woman was arrested for operating after revocation (drunk driving related) on Janesville Road at Princeton Drive. 

Saturday, March 9 – A 47-year-old Muskego man living on Plum Creek Boulevard was advised regarding shooting off fireworks after the police department received a complaint. 

A 49-year-old Muskego woman was arrested and charged with hit and run after striking numerous mailboxes in the area of Erin Court and then leaving her vehicle at the scene. 

Sunday, March 10 – A couple living in the W19500 of Apollo Drive was advised that the police department received a complaint that their television was too loud. 

Monday, March 11 – Olson Outdoor Power on College Avenue reported the theft of three outdoor flags which advertised equipment manufacturers. 

Thursday, March 14 – A 63-year-old man died after experiencing a medical emergency while driving on Highway 36 near Champions Drive. His vehicle left the roadway without striking any other vehicles. It is believed he died as a result of a medical condition. 

A resident in the W16700 block of Muskego Dam Road reported the theft of a car dolly.