'Absolutely unacceptable:' Sheriff's officials investigate graffiti at Greenfield Park as hate speech
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are investigating graffiti discovered at Greenfield Park as hate speech.According to a news release from sheriff's officials, on Saturday night, July 28, around 10:30 p.m., a deputy on patrol responded to a call from the park, located near 124th and Lincoln in West Allis, regarding criminal damage to property.
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are investigating graffiti discovered at Greenfield Park as hate speech.According to a news release from sheriff's officials, on Saturday night, July 28, around 10:30 p.m., a deputy on patrol responded to a call from the park, located near 124th and Lincoln in West Allis, regarding criminal damage to property.
Acting Milwaukee County sheriff denies advising domestic violence victims to submit to their spouses
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt is flatly denying claims that he told domestic violence victims to submit to their spouses.A group of activists who are supporting Schmidt's rival, Earnell Lucas, in the Democratic primary made the assertion on Monday, July 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt is flatly denying claims that he told domestic violence victims to submit to their spouses.A group of activists who are supporting Schmidt's rival, Earnell Lucas, in the Democratic primary made the assertion on Monday, July 30.
Drivers with minor passengers arrested for OWI after separate freeway crashes Sunday night
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said two drivers were arrested for OWI after separate freeway crashes Sunday night, July 29 -- and both had minor passengers.The arrests were part of MCSO's weekly "Operation Drive Sober" initiative, which began at 4 p.m. Friday, July 27 and continued through 6 a.m. Monday, July 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said two drivers were arrested for OWI after separate freeway crashes Sunday night, July 29 -- and both had minor passengers.The arrests were part of MCSO's weekly "Operation Drive Sober" initiative, which began at 4 p.m. Friday, July 27 and continued through 6 a.m. Monday, July 30.
Taser used on man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense, seen 'dancing barefoot,' performing 'karate moves' in traffic
MILWAUKEE -- A Sheboygan man, 30, was arrested Wednesday evening, July 25 for OWI, third offense, and sheriff's officials say a Taser had to be used to take him into custody, and medication had to be administered to calm him down.Sheriff's officials said deputies responded to a crash just after 6:30 p.m. on I-43 southbound near Daphne Road.
MILWAUKEE -- A Sheboygan man, 30, was arrested Wednesday evening, July 25 for OWI, third offense, and sheriff's officials say a Taser had to be used to take him into custody, and medication had to be administered to calm him down.Sheriff's officials said deputies responded to a crash just after 6:30 p.m. on I-43 southbound near Daphne Road.
Deputies arrest 'dramatically drunk' woman driving with suspended license with 5-year-old passenger
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies on Tuesday night, July 24 arrested a Franksville woman for OWI, fourth offense, with a 5-year-old passenger.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies on Tuesday night, July 24 arrested a Franksville woman for OWI, fourth offense, with a 5-year-old passenger.
Truck fire on NB I-94 near Puetz Road in Oak Creek creates significant backups; no injuries
OAK CREEK -- A truck fire on northbound I-94 near Puetz Road created significant backups on the interstate Tuesday morning, July 24.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said no one was hurt.
OAK CREEK -- A truck fire on northbound I-94 near Puetz Road created significant backups on the interstate Tuesday morning, July 24.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said no one was hurt.
Officials: Woman, 85, dies from injuries in multi-vehicle wreck on I-41/94; speed a factor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old woman injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-41/94 near Edgerton has died.Emergency crews responded to the wreck involving four or five vehicles around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 22.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old woman injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-41/94 near Edgerton has died.Emergency crews responded to the wreck involving four or five vehicles around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 22.
Crash involving 4-5 vehicles closes system ramp on I-41/94 northbound near Grange
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving four to five vehicles closed a system ramp on I-41/94 northbound at Grange Avenue eastbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving four to five vehicles closed a system ramp on I-41/94 northbound at Grange Avenue eastbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sheriff's Office: Speed a factor in both semi crashes that closed freeways
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, speed was a factor in both of the crashes involving semi-tractor trucks this week that resulted in full freeway closures.
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, speed was a factor in both of the crashes involving semi-tractor trucks this week that resulted in full freeway closures.
Man faces homicide charge after Army veteran died from injuries suffered in crash on I-43 on Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE -- Cornelius McShane, 65, of Freeport, Ill.
MILWAUKEE -- Cornelius McShane, 65, of Freeport, Ill.
'Rush hour nightmare:' Semi driver faces multiple citations after rollover crash on I-41
MILWAUKEE -- The operator of a semi that rolled over in the northbound lanes of I-41/US 45 near Mayfair Road has been issued citations for unreasonable/imprudent speed/failure to control and truck following too closely.The wreck happened around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 -- and blocked all lanes of traffic.
MILWAUKEE -- The operator of a semi that rolled over in the northbound lanes of I-41/US 45 near Mayfair Road has been issued citations for unreasonable/imprudent speed/failure to control and truck following too closely.The wreck happened around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 -- and blocked all lanes of traffic.
Crash sparks chemical fire on I-43 near Marquette Interchange, no one injured
MILWAUKEE -- No one was injured in a fiery crash on northbound I-43 early Wednesday morning, July 18 -- but it shut down the freeway for nearly six hours.
MILWAUKEE -- No one was injured in a fiery crash on northbound I-43 early Wednesday morning, July 18 -- but it shut down the freeway for nearly six hours.
Semi rolls over, closes I-41 NB for 6+ hours near Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
Driver found with gunshot wound to head following crash on I-41 near Good Hope Road
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man was pronounced dead at the hospital following a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning, July 16 on I-41 southbound near Good Hope Road.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man was pronounced dead at the hospital following a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning, July 16 on I-41 southbound near Good Hope Road.
Recognize him? MCSO looking to return man's property left at courthouse
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is looking to find a man who left property at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday, June 29.According to the sheriff's office, the man left property at the security checkpoint of the building's 10th Street entrance.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know this man, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 414-278-4951 to identify him and facilitate the property's return.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is looking to find a man who left property at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday, June 29.According to the sheriff's office, the man left property at the security checkpoint of the building's 10th Street entrance.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know this man, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 414-278-4951 to identify him and facilitate the property's return.