Repeat offenders: Deputies arrest driver allegedly drinking Corona, motorcycle operator
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies arrested two alleged repeat drunk drivers in less than 12 hours, and noted in a news release there have been 98 repeat offenders arrested year-to-date.The first arrest took place around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, when deputies responded to a call about a driver deviating from lanes on -94 eastbound near State Fair Park -- while drinking a Corona.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies arrested two alleged repeat drunk drivers in less than 12 hours, and noted in a news release there have been 98 repeat offenders arrested year-to-date.The first arrest took place around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, when deputies responded to a call about a driver deviating from lanes on -94 eastbound near State Fair Park -- while drinking a Corona.
Police: 2 taken into custody following pursuit, 2-vehicle crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night, June 19 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The collision happened near Roosevelt and Capitol just before 10 p.m.Police say this crash resulted from a pursuit that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office initiated.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night, June 19 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The collision happened near Roosevelt and Capitol just before 10 p.m.Police say this crash resulted from a pursuit that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office initiated.
Sheriff's officials identify 2 killed in motorcycle crash that shut down 794 at Carferry
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were killed in a crash on 794 near Carferry Drive involving a motorcycle Wednesday night, June 13.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were killed in a crash on 794 near Carferry Drive involving a motorcycle Wednesday night, June 13.
$23-$33/hour: Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt seeking deputy sheriffs
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt is seeking deputy sheriffs, and the position pays $23.60 to $33.85/per hour.You must apply before June 25.A news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says applicants will be screened, and those selected will then take a written test on July 12 and 13, and a "physical readiness test" on July 21 and 22.Below are more details about the position of deputy sheriff, from the Milwaukee County careers website -- where you can submit your application.
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt is seeking deputy sheriffs, and the position pays $23.60 to $33.85/per hour.You must apply before June 25.A news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says applicants will be screened, and those selected will then take a written test on July 12 and 13, and a "physical readiness test" on July 21 and 22.Below are more details about the position of deputy sheriff, from the Milwaukee County careers website -- where you can submit your application.
Dropped phone: Deputy involved in OWI arrest under investigation for possible prostitution
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy is at the center of a criminal investigation involving naughty pictures and possible prostitution after he allegedly dropped his phone into a woman's purse after pulling her over for OWI earlier this year.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy is at the center of a criminal investigation involving naughty pictures and possible prostitution after he allegedly dropped his phone into a woman's purse after pulling her over for OWI earlier this year.
Explosives detonated in remote area of Oak Creek after they were discovered at a home
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
Sheriff's deputies save suicidal woman from freeway overpass
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were able to save a suicidal woman, after she called 911 indicating she was on a bridge and was going to end her life.It happened Thursday, June 7 around 3:45 p.m.Officials responded to an area on I-41/US-45 near Wisconsin Avenue, and found the woman straddling the freeway overpass railing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were able to save a suicidal woman, after she called 911 indicating she was on a bridge and was going to end her life.It happened Thursday, June 7 around 3:45 p.m.Officials responded to an area on I-41/US-45 near Wisconsin Avenue, and found the woman straddling the freeway overpass railing.
'Recipe for disaster:' Deputy arrests felon in possession of firearms during traffic stop
MILWAUKEE -- A traffic stop during a speed saturation enforcement in Milwaukee County netted a couple of arrests and handguns too.A deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped a speeding vehicle on southbound I-43 around 2:30 am.
MILWAUKEE -- A traffic stop during a speed saturation enforcement in Milwaukee County netted a couple of arrests and handguns too.A deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped a speeding vehicle on southbound I-43 around 2:30 am.
Visitors to lakefront to see greater law enforcement presence; 'Deputies will respond quickly'
MILWAUKEE -- The scorching heat on Sunday afternoon, May 27 prompted many to seek relief at Milwaukee's lakefront.
MILWAUKEE -- The scorching heat on Sunday afternoon, May 27 prompted many to seek relief at Milwaukee's lakefront.
Driver arrested for OWI, drugs after being found unconscious in vehicle after crash
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old Manchester man was arrested Tuesday night, May 22 for OWI and drugs after he was found unconscious in his vehicle after striking the median wall in the Stadium Interchange in Milwaukee.According the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a crash on westbound I-94 in the Stadium Interchange around 6 p.m.Upon arrival, deputies observed that a vehicle has struck the median wall and the driver was unconscious, but breathing.Milwaukee Fire Department emergency responders administered two doses of Narcan and the man immediately became responsive.
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old Manchester man was arrested Tuesday night, May 22 for OWI and drugs after he was found unconscious in his vehicle after striking the median wall in the Stadium Interchange in Milwaukee.According the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a crash on westbound I-94 in the Stadium Interchange around 6 p.m.Upon arrival, deputies observed that a vehicle has struck the median wall and the driver was unconscious, but breathing.Milwaukee Fire Department emergency responders administered two doses of Narcan and the man immediately became responsive.
First responders, nurse save woman's life at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE -- First responders and a citizen who identified herself as a nurse helped save the life of a 67-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona woman at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday, May 17.Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 7 p.m. about an unresponsive female at the baggage drive of the airport.
MILWAUKEE -- First responders and a citizen who identified herself as a nurse helped save the life of a 67-year-old Scottsdale, Arizona woman at Mitchell International Airport on Thursday, May 17.Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 7 p.m. about an unresponsive female at the baggage drive of the airport.
Out on bond for fleeing/eluding in January, woman faces new charges after pursuit ended in Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- New dashcam video shows a high-speed pursuit through Milwaukee County, with speeds reaching more than 100 miles-per-hour.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- New dashcam video shows a high-speed pursuit through Milwaukee County, with speeds reaching more than 100 miles-per-hour.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: Person shot, wounded on I-41 near Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating a shooting that happened on southbound I-41 at Hampton Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating a shooting that happened on southbound I-41 at Hampton Ave.
South Milwaukee woman arrested after pursuit reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee woman was arrested early Thursday, May 10 after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and stretched more than 18 miles.A news release says a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office first attempted to stop the woman, 31, around 3 a.m. for speeding and unsafe lane deviations on southbound I-794 near Oklahoma Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee woman was arrested early Thursday, May 10 after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and stretched more than 18 miles.A news release says a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office first attempted to stop the woman, 31, around 3 a.m. for speeding and unsafe lane deviations on southbound I-794 near Oklahoma Avenue.
Deputy breaks car window, helps firefighters save unconscious 18-year-old overdose victim
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are being credited with helping save an unconscious overdose victim.Officials say around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, deputies responded to a call about a sick driver on northbound Mitchell Boulevard near the I-94 overpass.
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are being credited with helping save an unconscious overdose victim.Officials say around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, deputies responded to a call about a sick driver on northbound Mitchell Boulevard near the I-94 overpass.
'It's just crazy:' Milwaukee residents grow concerned after brawls break out 2 days in a row
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is defending her actions after unleashing pepper spray at a group of teenagers.Some scattered while others were detained as Milwaukee police and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to Moody Park on Monday evening, May 7.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is defending her actions after unleashing pepper spray at a group of teenagers.Some scattered while others were detained as Milwaukee police and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to Moody Park on Monday evening, May 7.
Deputy spots man who appeared to be texting while driving, later arrests him for OWI-4th
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for felony OWI-4th in West Allis on Wednesday evening, May 2.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office indicates that around 6:30 p.m., a deputy spotted a driver who appeared to be texting while driving northbound on I-894.
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for felony OWI-4th in West Allis on Wednesday evening, May 2.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office indicates that around 6:30 p.m., a deputy spotted a driver who appeared to be texting while driving northbound on I-894.