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JANESVILLE – The Janesville fire and police departments are investigating a possible arson-related fire that occurred at Michael’s, 2900 Deerfield Dr., on Wednesday night.
A Janesville teen was arrested Saturday in connection with two alleged early morning burglaries on the city's north side.
Two men were arrested Saturday night after a report of an armed subject in Janesville.
Janesville home hit by gunfire Sunday night, no injuries reported February 1, 2021 3:52 PM Logan Rude JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police are investigating a shots fired incident after multiple area residents reported hearing gun shots in the 1200 block of South Grant Street. Officers were dispatched to the area around 10 p.m. Sunday night. During their investigation, police discovered a house near South Grant and West State streets had been struck by gunfire. The house was occupied by four people at the time of the shooting, but on one was injured, police said. Po...
By Logan Rude Jan 25, 2021 4:07 PM JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police are investigating after a resident reported getting nearly 15 phone calls Monday from a person claiming to be a Janesville police officer. According to a news release, the caller asked the resident for personal identifying information. Authorities with the Janesville Police Department said the caller was likely trying to steal the resident’s identity. Police said the caller was “caller ID spoofing,” which allowed them to have their number display as the JPD’s mainline number, 6-8-755-3100. Officials said...