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Waukesha Police Arrest Suspect Over Threat to Christmas Parade

Officials said the parade proceeded under heightened security following the arrest.

Overview

  • Police say a social media post circulated shortly before the Dec. 7 event contained potentially threatening language.
  • Officers located the person behind the post before the parade began and took the individual into custody without incident.
  • The department reported no ongoing risk to the public following the arrest.
  • The parade went on as scheduled with an expanded security presence along the route.
  • Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or any charges, and the case remains under investigation.