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. In a statement released Friday, Benton's mother said in part: "We are very overwhelmed by all of it. There are not published alerts yet. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton. The initial investigation revealed no active threat at the school, 1800 Vettleson Road,Kehl said. Shooting suspect in custody. Police say he is armed and dangerous and urge the residents to stay in their homes. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. Police say he is also wanted for an incident in North Dakota. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. "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. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is taped off along with multiple police, sheriff and EMT. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. Public urged to stay indoors @CBS58. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. Police refused to identify the suspect. in Delafield. "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. Scott said he and his father were sitting out back when they "heard some cracks and pops in the woods." 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. Find My Report For Me. It is unclear at this stage the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the condition of the officers is unknown at this time. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. I want him in custody. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Angela Phillips called authorities as soon as she recognized Benton's clothes. For more information, click here. He returned to Fargo and called police. It was very comforting to feel that everything was under control.". 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. Need to search a different area? Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers and their families," said Nancy Nikolay, the HLSD superintendent. DOT issued an alert around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, November 6 for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. I-94 was closed in both directions. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. He did not specify on what type of threat was made. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. 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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. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Scott then called 911. Authorities warn do not approach Benton. Nathanael Benton was found in a field less than a mile from the hotel where the shooting happened @CBS58pic.twitter.com/AlCnjdarA4. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Benton is describedas a white male, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. 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. "How quickly and how efficiently they had sealed off everywhere in Delafield, I just think they did a fantastic job," said neighbor Steven Green. 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. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. The information shared with the website is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the man was arrested without resistance in a field not far from the Holiday Inn where the officers were shot in Waukesha County, about 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Milwaukee. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is also reported to have been taped off and emergency crews and police are at the scene. UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been taken into custody, according to police. 51 were here. This undated photo provided by the Fargo Police Department shows Nathanael Benton. Scott said he found Benton, put his gun on him and told him to get his hands up. When should I request a legal consultation? 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. All persons depicted The suspect is in protective custody until treatment can be obtained. Police say they were called to the Holiday Inn Express in Delafield around 1:40 a.m., for reports of a hit-and-run. Around 4:16 a.m., Delafield residents received an automatic alert that asked citizens to avoid the area of HWY 83 and Golf Rd., and for residents in the area to shelter at the lowest level of their home/business. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. Notify Me When The Officer Has Filed My Report. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. The suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. The cost of a Police report in Wisconsin typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. In an afternoon news conference following the shooting, police said Benton was accompanied by two other people -- a 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man -- from Indiana. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. 51 were here. For more information, click here. People are being asked to stay away from the area and stay home. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. recommend any participating Third Party Legal Professionals that pay to participate in this The injured officers were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 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. "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.". 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. After information was publicized about Benton, a citizen called authorities, advising that he saw a man matching Benton's description. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us 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. @AndyDevineCBS58 will have live updates shortly on @CBS58pic.twitter.com/Z6y1EVNInj. All rights reserved. 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. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. "It looked spooked because it kept looking back." According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. 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 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. Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend the school. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates. 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 Scared the hell out of me. DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. "Negotiations took place as other assets responded and took up positions around the suspect to secure the incident scene.". There are not published alerts yet. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available. There are not published alerts yet. "Please keep your own children inside today until the suspect at large has been taken into police custody. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. Police confirmed two officers shot in Delafield and they are looking for a suspect. Yeah, I want this guy, Kehl told reporters during an impromptu news conference in a nearby parking lot. He then had Benton walk into the field, hoping helicopters would see him. Fargo police said a warrant was issued for Benton's arrest for his connection to a shooting that happened in Fargo on Nov. 1. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Residents in Delafield were being asked to avoid the area of Highway 83 and Golf Road. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. 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 The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. The officers were injured. FOX6 News spoke with the man who found a suspect -- who allegedly shot two police officers in Delafield -- hiding on his father's property. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. 51 were here. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Two police officers have been shot in Delafield early in the morning on Friday, November 6.