Waukesha Man Charged in Associated Bank Robbery

James N. Rivera, 30, threatened to blow up Waukesha bank if he didn't get $5,000 because he was "freaking out" about money problems, according to a criminal complaint.

A 30-year-old Waukesha man has been charged in connection with the robbery of Associated Bank on Dec. 26. An anonymous tip lead police to arrest James N. Rivera for the robbery on Thursday, said Waukesha Police Capt. Ron Oremus. Rivera was charged Friday in Waukesha County Circuit Court with robbery with the threat of force. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and $50,000 in fines. Rivera remains in the Waukesha County Jail in lieu of $25,000. According to the criminal complaint: A man with a star tattoo under his right eye walked into Associated Bank, 1270 W. Sunset Drive shortly before 1:30 p.m. Dec. 26. The man demanded $5,000 in 10 minutes and threatened to blow up the bank if he did not receive the money. An anonymous …

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Sussex Man Accused of Stealing a Check From His Brother

Suspect admits taking a check, then cashing it at a Waukesha bank.

A 25-year-old Sussex man is accused of stealing a check from his brother, then cashing it at a Waukesha bank. Joshua E. Fazekas was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Wednesday with one count of uttering a forgery and one count of forgery. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison and $20,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint: On July 11, Fazekas’ brother contacted the Waukesha Police Department to report his brother had stolen a check from him and cashed it for $220 at Associated Bank, 100 E. Sunset Drive. The victim said Fazekas is a Percocet addict and it wasn’t the first time he stole from him. Fazekas admitted to the theft when questioned by police. He’s currently being held in Waukesha County Jail on $500 …

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Benefit Fund Set for Azana; Autopsy Reports Released

Donations can be made to Associated Bank to spa victims and their families. Three women remain hospitalized with one released Monday. The results of the autopsies on three women who died showed multiple gunshot wounds.

Update Oct. 26: Froedtert Hospital on Friday released the third of four women wounded in Sunday's mass shooting at Azana Salon & Spa. The fourth woman remains in satisfactory condition. _____________________________ Associated Bank has set up a benefit fund for the victims of Azana Salon & Spa shootings and their familes. Donations can be dropped off at any Associated Bank branch or mailed to the Associated Bank at 1 N. Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53045. BMO Harris Bank, 1433 Pabst Farm Circle in Oconomowoc, also set up a benefit account for the Maelyn Lind famiy. Eight children lost their mothers in Sunday's mass shooting at the spa: Zina Haughton's two daughters, Cary Robuck's two daughters and Maelyn Lind's daughter and three sons. All…

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Jim Price

11:13 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012

So terribly sorry for the victims and their families and friends, so thankful for Associated Bank for stepping up. And good for Fuddruckers for helping out our emergency responders. As a journalist who was there, I want to credit another business – Red Robin restaurant – that also stayed open and served free food and drinks to police and firefighters even though it is directly across from the …   more ›

Associated Bank Celebrates Renovated Office

Editor's Note: The following information was provided to Patch via a news release from the Waukesha County Business Alliance.

Associated Bank, part of Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ: ASBC), recently celebrated the renovations of its branch location at 704 Grand Ave. in Waukesha with a ribbon cutting with the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha Business Improvement District. The location features Associated’s new branch design elements and standards which includes a fully accessible branch. It also features the added convenience of a drive-up ATM, a two-lane drive-thru, and safe deposit boxes.

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Associated Banks in Brookfield, Waukesha Slated for Closure

Associated Bank branches in Brookfield and Waukesha are among those listed for closure, according to a Wisconsin State Journal report.

Associated Bank Opens in New Location in Waukesha

Offices are now open at 1270 W. Sunset Drive.

Associated Bank, part of Associated Banc-Corp, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new branch location at 1270 W. Sunset Drive with a ribbon cutting with the Waukesha County Business Alliance. “We take great pride in the relationships we have built in this community and are excited to continue these relationships at our new location,” said Dave Frank, Central Regional Retail Director of Associated Bank. “We are thrilled about our new location and are proud to offer five conveniently located branches in the Waukesha community to serve our customers.” The location features Associated Bank’s new branch design elements and standards, which includes a fully accessible branch. It also features the added convenience of a drive-up ATM, a …

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