KEWASKUM - The Village of Kewaskum has reached an agreement with Police Officer Troy Ellis.

Ellis had been suspended with pay since June 2011 following an incident that happened while he was off duty.

The Germantown Police Department was assigned to investigate the incident.

In early August, results of the investigation were turned over to the Village of Kewaskum and the Village’s labor attorney determined whether there was just cause for internal charges.

While the Village declined to pursue charges, Ellis has signed a five-page document agreeing to voluntary retirement; his last day will be May 10, 2012.

Per the Oct. 7, 2011 agreement, Ellis will remain on paid leave of absence until Dec. 31, 2011. Effective Jan. 1, 2012 Ellis agrees to use all his accrued leave to remain in paid status until Feb. 12, 2012.

The Menomonee Falls police department has had a few reports of suspicious people in the village.

• July 20 at 11:50 a.m. at the farmer's market: A grandmother was walking with her two grandchildren as they were approached by a man who they believed was in his 60s. The man asked them if they wanted teddy bears and then left. The police feel this was not at all an attempt of child enticement and that it was just a vendor at the market.
   
• July 26 10:30 a.m. on One Mile Rd: A six-year-old boy was riding his bike in his driveway as two male subjects approached in a dark red vehicle. One of them asked the boy his name and the boy ran inside to tell his mom. Two squad cars were dispatched to the area but they were unable to locate the vehicle.

Police remind everyone to contact the them if you see suspicious activity. The sooner you report it, the quicker police can respond.