Guilty plea from woman accused of driving drunk, wrong way on I-41 for nearly 10 miles
MILWAUKEE -- Tamara McVicker, an accused wrong-way driver, who prosecutors say drove nearly 10 miles the wrong way on I-41 in April has been convicted after reaching a plea deal in the case against her.29-year-old Tamara McVicker on December 12th pleaded guilty to two charges: Second degree recklessly endangering safety, and OWI, second offense.She'll be sentenced on February 21st.According to a criminal complaint, around 3:00 a.m. on April 9th, Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to multiple reports of a wrong-way driver headed southbound in the northbound lanes of 41/45.
MILWAUKEE -- Tamara McVicker, an accused wrong-way driver, who prosecutors say drove nearly 10 miles the wrong way on I-41 in April has been convicted after reaching a plea deal in the case against her.29-year-old Tamara McVicker on December 12th pleaded guilty to two charges: Second degree recklessly endangering safety, and OWI, second offense.She'll be sentenced on February 21st.According to a criminal complaint, around 3:00 a.m. on April 9th, Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to multiple reports of a wrong-way driver headed southbound in the northbound lanes of 41/45.
Acting Sheriff Schmidt: $7M budget deficit inherited from Sheriff Clarke whittled down to $3.5M
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said Monday, December 11th he has inherited a nearly $7 million budget deficit from former Sheriff David Clarke.Schmidt also said as of Monday, he has already reduced the deficit to about $3.5 million.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said Monday, December 11th he has inherited a nearly $7 million budget deficit from former Sheriff David Clarke.Schmidt also said as of Monday, he has already reduced the deficit to about $3.5 million.
Not guilty plea from man who allegedly "had a few beers" prior to wrong-way crash on I-43
MILWAUKEE -- A man whose girlfriend told investigators he "had a few beers" before allegedly driving the wrong way on I-43, causing a head-on crash on November 18th has pleaded not guilty.48-year-old Robert Banks on Thursday, November 30th waived his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man whose girlfriend told investigators he "had a few beers" before allegedly driving the wrong way on I-43, causing a head-on crash on November 18th has pleaded not guilty.48-year-old Robert Banks on Thursday, November 30th waived his preliminary hearing.
Milwaukee Co. sheriff's deputy stops 20-year-old man from jumping off Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- A deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped a man from jumping off the Hoan Bridge on Wednesday morning, November 29th.Officials say just before 10:00 a.m., deputies responded to a call about a disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes of the bridge at the arches.
MILWAUKEE -- A deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped a man from jumping off the Hoan Bridge on Wednesday morning, November 29th.Officials say just before 10:00 a.m., deputies responded to a call about a disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes of the bridge at the arches.
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Officials identify 2 men killed in crash at end of I-794 off ramp
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) released on Monday, November 27th the names of two men killed at the end of an I-794 off ramp.The victims are identified as:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) released on Monday, November 27th the names of two men killed at the end of an I-794 off ramp.The victims are identified as:
“Speed kills:" Deputies hand out 197 speeding citations in less than 1 week in Milwaukee Co.
MILWAUKEE -- 197 speeding citations were handed out by Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- 197 speeding citations were handed out by Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
"Let us do something for you:" Sheriff's deputies hand out Thanksgiving meals
MILWAUKEE -- Long before she earned a badge or took an oath, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Kristine Camarillo had already pledged her life to service.“Previous to being a sheriff’s deputy, was a case worker for the Birth to Three program," Camarillo said Tuesday, November 21st.
MILWAUKEE -- Long before she earned a badge or took an oath, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Kristine Camarillo had already pledged her life to service.“Previous to being a sheriff’s deputy, was a case worker for the Birth to Three program," Camarillo said Tuesday, November 21st.
Sheriff's officials: Alleged wrong-way driver, fleeing police, causes near head-on crash on I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials are recommending charges against a 48-year-old Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way on I-43, and causing a crash near Good Hope Saturday night, November 18th.According to the sheriff's office, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to a call regarding a vehicle that had entered the southbound I-43 exit ramp at Silver Spring Drive, heading northbound on the ramp.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials are recommending charges against a 48-year-old Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way on I-43, and causing a crash near Good Hope Saturday night, November 18th.According to the sheriff's office, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to a call regarding a vehicle that had entered the southbound I-43 exit ramp at Silver Spring Drive, heading northbound on the ramp.
Scam alert: Do not give money to callers claiming to be from Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) warns the public not to give money to callers claiming to be from the sheriff's office.A scam alert on the sheriff's office website says scammers are calling county residents claiming to be with the sheriff's office, and advising the victim they will be arrested for warrants or failure to show for jury duty unless they pay the fines with pre-paid credit cards or gift cards.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) warns the public not to give money to callers claiming to be from the sheriff's office.A scam alert on the sheriff's office website says scammers are calling county residents claiming to be with the sheriff's office, and advising the victim they will be arrested for warrants or failure to show for jury duty unless they pay the fines with pre-paid credit cards or gift cards.
Crash closes all lanes of I-43 southbound near Good Hope Road after police pursuit
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports a crash closed all lanes of I-43 southbound near Good Hope Road Saturday night, November 18th.A FOX6 News reporter drove by the scene and reported multiple vehicles were involved.Officials said Whitefish Bay police were pursuing a suspect vehicle that got onto the highway.
WHITEFISH BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports a crash closed all lanes of I-43 southbound near Good Hope Road Saturday night, November 18th.A FOX6 News reporter drove by the scene and reported multiple vehicles were involved.Officials said Whitefish Bay police were pursuing a suspect vehicle that got onto the highway.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office issues 195 citations for speeding in just 7 days 🚔
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Thursday, November 16th its latest results of the ongoing random saturation patrols on the freeway system.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Thursday, November 16th its latest results of the ongoing random saturation patrols on the freeway system.
"Really intense:" 16-year-old good Samaritan stepped in after man struck, killed while filling car with gas
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Greenfield man was struck by a vehicle as he was putting gas into his disabled vehicle on I-43 southbound near the Holt Avenue off-ramp Saturday night, November 11th.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the deceased has been identified as Angelo Quin.Sheriff's officials say the driver of the striking vehicle stopped in the left distress lane and ran across all lanes of traffic to rush to the aid of Quin, after striking him around 9:00 p.m.Good Samaritans attempted to give CPR until deputies and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel arrived on scene to continue life-saving measures.16-year-old Josh Herkert was on his way home after ice skating with friends when he came upon the accident.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Greenfield man was struck by a vehicle as he was putting gas into his disabled vehicle on I-43 southbound near the Holt Avenue off-ramp Saturday night, November 11th.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the deceased has been identified as Angelo Quin.Sheriff's officials say the driver of the striking vehicle stopped in the left distress lane and ran across all lanes of traffic to rush to the aid of Quin, after striking him around 9:00 p.m.Good Samaritans attempted to give CPR until deputies and Milwaukee Fire Department personnel arrived on scene to continue life-saving measures.16-year-old Josh Herkert was on his way home after ice skating with friends when he came upon the accident.
1 dead, 1 hurt following incident on I-43 southbound at Holt Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- One person is dead and another one is hurt following an incident that happened on I-43 southbound near Holt Avenue Saturday evening, November 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- One person is dead and another one is hurt following an incident that happened on I-43 southbound near Holt Avenue Saturday evening, November 11th.
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office issues 202 traffic citations in past week
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office issued 202 traffic citations within the last seven days officials announced Friday, November 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office issued 202 traffic citations within the last seven days officials announced Friday, November 10th.
No injuries in crash involving 2 semis, car on I-43/I-94 at 6th Street
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving three vehicles, including two semis, led to delays on I-43/I-94 at 6th Street Tuesday evening, November 7th.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it involved two semis and a car.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving three vehicles, including two semis, led to delays on I-43/I-94 at 6th Street Tuesday evening, November 7th.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it involved two semis and a car.
Wrong-way driver who died in fiery crash on High Rise Bridge identified
MILWAUKEE -- The driver of the wrong-way vehicle who died in the fatal crash on the High Rise Bridge on November 1st has been positively identified as 39-year-old Antonio Holmes of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The driver of the wrong-way vehicle who died in the fatal crash on the High Rise Bridge on November 1st has been positively identified as 39-year-old Antonio Holmes of Milwaukee.
"Significant danger:" Acting sheriff orders enhanced truck safety enforcement on freeways
MILWAUKEE -- Citing "significant danger" when not maintained, due to their "massive size," Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt has ordered "enhanced truck safety enforcement" on Milwaukee County's freeways.According to a news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, safety inspection operations on commercial motor vehicles are conducted by deputies certified in truck inspections.Unsafe trucks with serious equipment violations, combined with excessive speeds, is a recipe for disaster on the 158 miles of the Milwaukee County expressway system, sheriff's officials said in the release.
MILWAUKEE -- Citing "significant danger" when not maintained, due to their "massive size," Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt has ordered "enhanced truck safety enforcement" on Milwaukee County's freeways.According to a news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, safety inspection operations on commercial motor vehicles are conducted by deputies certified in truck inspections.Unsafe trucks with serious equipment violations, combined with excessive speeds, is a recipe for disaster on the 158 miles of the Milwaukee County expressway system, sheriff's officials said in the release.