Milwaukee County Jail death, man found unconscious in cell
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a man died in custody at the jail Thursday morning, March 16. He had been in custody since Jan. 31.
Waukesha police chief's gun in Milwaukee airport carry-on leads to fine
Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson was cited for “presenting a weapon at a screening station” at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday.
Milwaukee County Jail death; no 'criminal liability,' Brieon Green suicide
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office finds no basis for criminal liability related to the June 2022 death by suicide of Brieon Green on the part of any person, including any employee of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.
Denita Ball, Milwaukee County's 1st female sheriff, sworn in
Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball was sworn into office, making her the first Black woman elected sheriff in the state.
Milwaukee County deputy squads hit in 3 separate crashes
Three different Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad cars were involved in separate crashes Friday morning, Dec. 23.
Milwaukee County Jail death, woman found 'in distress'
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a woman died in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail Friday morning, Dec. 16. It was an "apparent suicide."
Milwaukee County drug arrests, freeway traffic stop
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said two "possible drug dealers" were arrested after a Sunday afternoon traffic stop.
Milwaukee County Jail death, family says officer 'didn't even look'
The family of a man found dead in the Milwaukee County Jail in June said they're finally getting some answers as to exactly what happened.
Milwaukee County Jail death, Armor Correctional fined $175K
Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc. has been fined $175,000 for the 2016 Milwaukee County Jail death of Terrill Thomas, court records show.
Milwaukee County Jail voter event, dozens registered
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it partnered with a number of local organizations to host a voter registration drive at the county jail.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball takes office, outlines plan
Denita Ball took office as Milwaukee County's new sheriff Monday, Oct. 24 – a few months earlier than expected after Earnell Lucas resigned.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas' last day on job, gift to memorial
Earnell Lucas ended his tenure as Milwaukee County sheriff on Sunday. In his last act as sheriff, Lucas donated $10,000 for much-needed repairs to the fallen deputies memorial, also known as the "Call to Duty Memorial."

















