15-year-old arrested in Milwaukee after carjacking victim dragged by speeding vehicle in Racine
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a 15-year-old boy, not even old enough to have a valid license, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 23, accused of leading deputies on a wild chase from Racine to Milwaukee after a carjacking!Sheriff's officials said Racine police were investigating a carjacking where the offender dragged the owner with the car as he sped away.At about 1:20 p.m., Oak Creek police saw the vehicle, which was involved in a crash but drove away at recklessly high speeds.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a 15-year-old boy, not even old enough to have a valid license, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 23, accused of leading deputies on a wild chase from Racine to Milwaukee after a carjacking!Sheriff's officials said Racine police were investigating a carjacking where the offender dragged the owner with the car as he sped away.At about 1:20 p.m., Oak Creek police saw the vehicle, which was involved in a crash but drove away at recklessly high speeds.
2 revived, 2 arrested in separate drug-related incidents on I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Deputies responded to two freeway incidents involving drug-related crimes in two days in Milwaukee County.The first happened Saturday, Jan. 20 around 11:45 p.m. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a reported overdose on I-43 northbound near Lapham Blvd.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Deputies responded to two freeway incidents involving drug-related crimes in two days in Milwaukee County.The first happened Saturday, Jan. 20 around 11:45 p.m. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a reported overdose on I-43 northbound near Lapham Blvd.
Deputies recover revolver, suspected marijuana, heroin, cocaine in abandoned vehicle after attempted traffic stop
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a vehicle run a red light on Keefe Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, a deputy saw a vehicle run a red light on Keefe Ave.
Alleged wrong-way driver shows up at police station after crash he 'did not recall' on I-94
MILWAUKEE -- A Greenfield man, 61, was arrested for OWI, third offense, accused of driving the wrong way on I-94 and causing a crash involving two vehicles before fleeing the scene.It happened around 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.
MILWAUKEE -- A Greenfield man, 61, was arrested for OWI, third offense, accused of driving the wrong way on I-94 and causing a crash involving two vehicles before fleeing the scene.It happened around 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.
Gov. Walker says he's waiting for results of investigations into jail before making final decision on sheriff
MILWAUKEE -- The search for Milwaukee County's next sheriff could take longer than anticipated.Governor Scott Walker previously said he wanted to appoint an interim sheriff around the start of the year.
MILWAUKEE -- The search for Milwaukee County's next sheriff could take longer than anticipated.Governor Scott Walker previously said he wanted to appoint an interim sheriff around the start of the year.
“Yes, I grabbed the wheel:" Prosecutors say 1 of 8 kids in van shot video of fight that led to crash
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have been charged after a vehicle slammed into a retaining wall on I-43 SB at Fond du Lac Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have been charged after a vehicle slammed into a retaining wall on I-43 SB at Fond du Lac Ave.
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"A nightmare:" 2 arrested, 1 for OWI after minivan slammed into wall on I-43; 8 kids inside
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested, one for OWI, after a vehicle slammed into a retaining wall on I-43 SB at Fond du Lac Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested, one for OWI, after a vehicle slammed into a retaining wall on I-43 SB at Fond du Lac Ave.
Driver arrested for OWI, 5th offense, passenger for marijuana possession after crash in Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A Saukville man was arrested for OWI, fifth offense, and a Cascade man was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver as party to a crime after a crash Saturday night, January 6th in the Zoo Interchange.
MILWAUKEE -- A Saukville man was arrested for OWI, fifth offense, and a Cascade man was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver as party to a crime after a crash Saturday night, January 6th in the Zoo Interchange.
"Added layer of protection:" Milwaukee County Jail now has an inmate wellness monitor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Jail now has an inmate wellness monitor.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Jail now has an inmate wellness monitor.
Operation Drive Sober: Sheriff's deputies arrest 27 drunk drivers over New Year's weekend
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, January 2nd the results of its New Year’s Eve OWI enforcement operation.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, January 2nd the results of its New Year’s Eve OWI enforcement operation.
After defiance, ex-Sheriff Clarke deletes "taste their own blood" tweet; account temporarily blocked
MILWAUKEE -- Three tweets have been deleted from former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s Twitter timeline, including one about making the news media “taste their own blood” after reporting on a now-closed FBI investigation of Clarke.Clarke was initially defiant about the “blood” tweet, gloating in two Sunday, December 31st tweets that Twitter had taken no action against him after a complaint was filed about the post.However, CNN reports that Clarke was temporarily blocked from tweeting -- and that Twitter placed Clarke's account in a read-only mode until he deleted the tweets in question, indicating the tweets violated the company's terms of service.
MILWAUKEE -- Three tweets have been deleted from former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s Twitter timeline, including one about making the news media “taste their own blood” after reporting on a now-closed FBI investigation of Clarke.Clarke was initially defiant about the “blood” tweet, gloating in two Sunday, December 31st tweets that Twitter had taken no action against him after a complaint was filed about the post.However, CNN reports that Clarke was temporarily blocked from tweeting -- and that Twitter placed Clarke's account in a read-only mode until he deleted the tweets in question, indicating the tweets violated the company's terms of service.
6 big stories from 2017 in Wisconsin politics
MILWAUKEE -- From the Milwaukee County Courthouse to the White House, 2017 was a pivotal year in politics.
MILWAUKEE -- From the Milwaukee County Courthouse to the White House, 2017 was a pivotal year in politics.
Milwaukee man dies in rollover crash on I-43 near Silver Spring Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old man from Milwaukee died early Monday morning, January 1st following a rollover crash on I-43 near Silver Spring Drive.
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old man from Milwaukee died early Monday morning, January 1st following a rollover crash on I-43 near Silver Spring Drive.
"Drunk driving is preventable:" Task force works to combat intoxicated drivers this New Year's Eve
MILWAUKEE -- The message coming out of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is clear: There is zero tolerance for reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
MILWAUKEE -- The message coming out of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is clear: There is zero tolerance for reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
Medical examiner: "Lethal amount of fentanyl" led to suicide death of MCW resident at Froedtert
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, December 27th positively identified a Medical College of Wisconsin resident found dead at Froedtert Hospital Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, December 27th positively identified a Medical College of Wisconsin resident found dead at Froedtert Hospital Tuesday.
80mph in a 50: Acting Sheriff Schmidt stops alleged reckless driver in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt on the day after Christmas, Tuesday, December 26th stopped a driver traveling more than 30 miles-per-hour over the speed limit, and traveling recklessly in the Mitchell Interchange.It happened on I-43 SB near Howard around 5:30 p.m. A news release from MCSO indicates the driver was cutting in and out of lanes of traffic.Acting Sheriff Schmidt paced the vehicle with his speedometer and determined it was going approximately 80 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone."So I hit the sirens and I actually had to use a couple of different sounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt on the day after Christmas, Tuesday, December 26th stopped a driver traveling more than 30 miles-per-hour over the speed limit, and traveling recklessly in the Mitchell Interchange.It happened on I-43 SB near Howard around 5:30 p.m. A news release from MCSO indicates the driver was cutting in and out of lanes of traffic.Acting Sheriff Schmidt paced the vehicle with his speedometer and determined it was going approximately 80 miles-per-hour in a 50 miles-per-hour zone."So I hit the sirens and I actually had to use a couple of different sounds.
Sheriff's office: Milwaukee man found in Greenfield park died of apparent natural causes
GREENFIELD -- A man walking his dog in Kulwicki Park in Greenfield, called 911 after finding an elderly man unresponsive in a vehicle.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27th.Officials say the man walking his dog noticed the elderly man had not changed positions for over ten minutes in his vehicle.
GREENFIELD -- A man walking his dog in Kulwicki Park in Greenfield, called 911 after finding an elderly man unresponsive in a vehicle.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27th.Officials say the man walking his dog noticed the elderly man had not changed positions for over ten minutes in his vehicle.
SWAT team responds to Froedtert Hospital, Medical College resident later found dead
MILWAUKEE -- A resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin was found dead inside a room at the medical complex late on Monday night, December 25th.
MILWAUKEE -- A resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin was found dead inside a room at the medical complex late on Monday night, December 25th.
Medical examiner: 46-year-old woman dies in the Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the death of a 46-year-old woman in the Milwaukee County Jail.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the death of a 46-year-old woman in the Milwaukee County Jail.