Operation Trick or Treat: Officers to conduct "knock and talks" at homes of sex offenders

MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- They're teaming up for Operation Trick or Treat -- an effort to ensure the safety of children as they go door-to-door through neighborhoods collecting Halloween treats.On Sunday, October 26th, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., law enforcement teams (including the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit and Criminal Investigative Unit, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation and Parole, US Marshal’s Service and police departments in Milwaukee, West Allis, and West Milwaukee) will conduct “Knock and Talks” at residences of known sex offenders and serve warrants on sex offenders who have not registered with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.During the “Knock and Talks,” officers will enforce and confirm that sexual predators are in compliance with the Halloween guidelines set forth by the DOC.

Busy holiday weekend: American Red Cross volunteers respond to NINE residential fires!

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- It was a busy holiday weekend for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Wisconsin!Red Cross officials say they responded to NINE residential fires over the Fourth of July weekend!In a blog post, Red Cross officials wrote: "Dedicated, trained, responders cancelled concert plans, picnics and lost sleep, all to help others.

Boaters beware: Wardens check those celebrating on the water this Fourth of July

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Fourth of July is always a big holiday for Wisconsin boaters, but when it falls on the weekend, state game wardens expect even bigger crowds on the water -- and that means law enforcement officials are on the water too.You've got to believe Warden Jason Roberts isn't alone this weekend.