Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office hiring; seeks correctional officers
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire close to 100 correctional officers – and held a hiring event on Tuesday, May 2 to fill that shortage.
Jackknifed semi closes I-43 northbound at North Avenue
A jackknifed semi shut down all lanes of I-43 northbound Sunday night.
I-43S/National road rage: Shots fired after crash
I-43 southbound was closed at National Sunday after shots were fired amid a road rage incident.
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.
Freeway shooting investigation, I-43 ramp closed at 76th Street
Milwaukee County sheriff's officials closed the 76th Street off-ramp from I-43 westbound for a shooting investigation Saturday evening.
Shots fired report on I-41 SB at Silver Spring, 3 arrested
There was a full freeway closure on southbound I-41 at Silver Spring Drive after the Milwaukee County Sheriff's?Office reported shots fired nearby in the I-41 and Hampton area on Sunday morning. Three people were arrested.
Shots fired report on I-41 SB at Silver Spring, 3 arrested
There was a full freeway closure on southbound I-41 at Silver Spring Drive after the Milwaukee County Sheriff's?Office reported shots fired nearby in the I-41 and Hampton area on Sunday morning. Three people were arrested.
Semi hauling corn rolls over on I-41 SB
A semi hauling 40,000 pounds of corn overturned on I-41 southbound at Florist Thursday night.
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 Washington Park shooting, 13-year-old girl hurt
A 13-year-old girl was shot at Washington Park Monday evening.
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."