advertising. Authorities say there is a tremendous number of resources searching for the suspect. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. 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. 51 were here. for hiring an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 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. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. "I wanted to make sure that he was taken into custody you know, because we don't live that far away," Phillips said. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. Authorities are identifying himas Nathanael Benton. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is also reported to have been taped off and emergency crews and police are at the scene. 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.". Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. He returned to Fargo and called police. Kehl urged residents in the area to stay home because the suspect in the shooting is still at large. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. Police say 23-year-old Nathanael Ray Benton is a threat to the public. The lanes reopened just before 9:30 a.m. Friday. All three are in custody. 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. 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. WAUKESHA CO. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Office is actively investigating an incident near Hwy 83 and Golf Rd. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or [email protected]. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Early Friday, an officer from Delafield and an officer from Hartland were shot and wounded near the Holiday Inn Express on Golf Road, while responding to a report of a hit-and-run. Hartland Lakeside School District said schools will be closed Friday due to the ongoing search for the suspect. CBS 58 has a crew on-scene and has reached out to WCSO for information relating to the incident. Both officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. Contributions to this story also made by: All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. After an unforgettable and chaotic manhunt, law enforcement and neighbors say they're relieved Benton is now behind bars. Further information was not available. "Please keep your own children inside today until the suspect at large has been taken into police custody. The injured officers were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us The initial investigation revealed no active threat at the school, 1800 Vettleson Road,Kehl said. They say 23-year-old Nathanael Benton was on the run for attempted murder in Fargo, North Dakota. 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. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. Yeah, I want this guy, Kehl told reporters during an impromptu news conference in a nearby parking lot. Scott then called 911. "I would like to thank responding all assisting agencies, including members of the Villages of Hartland and Chenequa Police Departments, Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol and Suburban Critical Incident Team," Kehl said. There are not published alerts yet. video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. "It was not anything that seemed very exigent, but out of an abundance of caution and consulting with the school administration, we decided to evacuate the school," Kehl said. Job Openings at Weigel Broadcasting Milwaukee. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. Scott said. Police confirmed two officers shot in Delafield and they are looking for a suspect. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Scott said he and his father were sitting out back when they "heard some cracks and pops in the woods." They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. "I'm glad he's apprehended -- much easier to sleep tonight," added Phillips. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Man suspected of shooting 2 officers in Delafield now in custody, 27th and McKinley homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison, Baby found dead in Whitewater field, police seek tips, Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says, Oak Creek car thefts; gas station customers targeted, police say, Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says, Delavan-Darien School Districts Pathways to Success. Large police presence. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. #BREAKING emergency alert sent out to residents here in the Delafield area telling residents to avoid HWY 83 & Golf Rd., seek shelter and wait for the all clear. The suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. All persons depicted 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. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. "I thought I was just going to come out and have lunch with my dad, my pops. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. 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. The suspect, identified as Nathanael Benton, 23, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. An emergency alert was sent to Waukesha County area residents just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, urging them to avoid the area and to take shelter if they lived in the immediate area. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. All Rights Reserved. Benton is wanted for attempted murder in North Dakota and remains at large. The cost of a Police report in Wisconsin typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. Pewaukee School District canceled class on Friday, November 6 due to ongoing situation. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. 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. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. 51 were here. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . There are no firm suspects at this point, but Kehl said the incident is underinvestigation. "Dialog was initiated and officers saw the subject was in possession of a handgun," Kehl stated. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. Two other people who were in the car with Benton were taken into custody, but Benton fled. Two other people inside the vehicle, a 29-year-old woman and 30-year-old man -- both from Warsaw, Indiana -- were taken into custody. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. Police refused to identify the suspect. MyAccident.org does "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. 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 He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. Fargo Police Department have been searching for Benton since Nov. 1 in relation to another incident. out a form. He said the morning's events were surreal. in a photo or A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Authorities found him in the far south side of the city, hiding in a field. According to Chief Kehl, the Delafield officer injured was moved out of the trauma unit and is in good spirits considering the circumstances. At least one officer fired back at the suspect. "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield.