"It's scary:" Man shot on highway forces I-43 southbound to close for hours; known suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- A freeway shooting sent a man to the hospital and left drivers in an absolute mess.
MILWAUKEE -- A freeway shooting sent a man to the hospital and left drivers in an absolute mess.
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Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office piecing together I-43 shooting; recovers 19 shell casings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is releasing more details into shots fired incident that happened on I-43 northbound near the Marquette Interchange Monday, September 25th, which caused the freeway to be shut down for several hours.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is releasing more details into shots fired incident that happened on I-43 northbound near the Marquette Interchange Monday, September 25th, which caused the freeway to be shut down for several hours.
Police pursuit leads to sheriff's deputy crashing into light pole
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit leads to a crash by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy on Milwaukee's north side on Sunday afternoon, September 24th.Officials say just after 4:30 p.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle -- and the vehicle fled.The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicle but crashed into a light pole at 8th and Wright.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit leads to a crash by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy on Milwaukee's north side on Sunday afternoon, September 24th.Officials say just after 4:30 p.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle -- and the vehicle fled.The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicle but crashed into a light pole at 8th and Wright.
Jailed: Milwaukee man accused of posing as airline hiring agent, scamming victims
MILWAUKEE -- 30-year-old Rey Antonio Figueroa-Diaz of Milwaukee is accused of posing as a Southwest Airlines hiring agent and scamming citizens out of hundreds of dollars, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).A news release from the MSCO says Figueroa-Diaz used social media to attract his victims.
MILWAUKEE -- 30-year-old Rey Antonio Figueroa-Diaz of Milwaukee is accused of posing as a Southwest Airlines hiring agent and scamming citizens out of hundreds of dollars, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).A news release from the MSCO says Figueroa-Diaz used social media to attract his victims.
39-year-old Milwaukee man arrested on 5th OWI charge after incident on I-43
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his fifth OWI after an incident on Thursday, September 21st.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 5:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been deviating from its lane on I-43 eastbound at Highland Avenue.The 39-year-old driver showed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests.
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his fifth OWI after an incident on Thursday, September 21st.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 5:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been deviating from its lane on I-43 eastbound at Highland Avenue.The 39-year-old driver showed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests.
"Selfless work:" Deputies save lives of 2 suicidal individuals on freeway in 7-hour span
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are praising two deputies who saved separate suicidal individuals on the freeway Monday, September 18th.The first incident happened around 7:30 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are praising two deputies who saved separate suicidal individuals on the freeway Monday, September 18th.The first incident happened around 7:30 a.m.
Child neglect charges filed against school bus driver after 3 kids left home alone
MILWAUKEE -- Child neglect charges have been filed against a mother after three children, ages six, one and five months were found alone in a home in Milwaukee.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were serving papers at a home when they found the children had been left alone.
MILWAUKEE -- Child neglect charges have been filed against a mother after three children, ages six, one and five months were found alone in a home in Milwaukee.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were serving papers at a home when they found the children had been left alone.
Arrested for OWI, 2nd offense: Taser used on Madison man, ending 9-mile pursuit; 2 deputies hurt
BROOKFIELD -- A Taser had to be used on a 24-year-old Madison man following an early-morning pursuit which ended in his arrest for OWI, second offense.
BROOKFIELD -- A Taser had to be used on a 24-year-old Madison man following an early-morning pursuit which ended in his arrest for OWI, second offense.
24/7 security for former Sheriff David Clarke cost taxpayers $226K+ this year
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- We're getting a new look at the costs associated with providing 24/7 security to former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released the numbers Wednesday, September 13th.The documents show deputies were paid more than $155,000 for working 6,120 hours.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- We're getting a new look at the costs associated with providing 24/7 security to former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released the numbers Wednesday, September 13th.The documents show deputies were paid more than $155,000 for working 6,120 hours.
Kenosha man faces 7th OWI after incident on I-43 in Hale Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old Kenosha man faces a seventh OWI after an incident on Wednesday morning, September 13th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies responded around 4:15 a.m. to a disabled vehicle in traffic on I-43 northbound south of Layton Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old Kenosha man faces a seventh OWI after an incident on Wednesday morning, September 13th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies responded around 4:15 a.m. to a disabled vehicle in traffic on I-43 northbound south of Layton Ave.
Invite the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office to your next community event
MILWAUKEE -- Community organizations are welcome to invite the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Community Relations Unit participation at their events, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced on Wednesday, September 13th.A news release issued by the MCSO indicates groups in Milwaukee County have enjoyed having the K9 Unit, Bomb Squad robot and technical equipment display, Motorcycle Unit, and Honor Guard Unit at various school, church and community events.
MILWAUKEE -- Community organizations are welcome to invite the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Community Relations Unit participation at their events, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced on Wednesday, September 13th.A news release issued by the MCSO indicates groups in Milwaukee County have enjoyed having the K9 Unit, Bomb Squad robot and technical equipment display, Motorcycle Unit, and Honor Guard Unit at various school, church and community events.
21-year-old Milwaukee man arrested, charged in August shooting incident
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Lajarius Pilcher of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with a shooting incident in August.According to a news release, Sheriff’s Office detectives and Apprehension Unit, in conjunction with the US Marshals Service Task Force, made an arrest earlier this week of the suspect who fired shots at another vehicle on city streets, pursued the vehicle on I-43 and back onto city streets, where the victim’s vehicle crashed.Initially, the distraught victim reported that the shooting occurred on the freeway.
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Lajarius Pilcher of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with a shooting incident in August.According to a news release, Sheriff’s Office detectives and Apprehension Unit, in conjunction with the US Marshals Service Task Force, made an arrest earlier this week of the suspect who fired shots at another vehicle on city streets, pursued the vehicle on I-43 and back onto city streets, where the victim’s vehicle crashed.Initially, the distraught victim reported that the shooting occurred on the freeway.
5th incident in weeks: Mother arrested after 3 kids, ages 6, 1, 5 months found alone in Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was arrested after deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office found three young children left alone as they served papers at a home Thursday morning, September 7th.Officials noted in a press release this is the fifth incident over the past few weeks where deputies had to place children with CPS due to parents or relatives not attending to their responsibilities.In this latest case, three children, ages six, one and five months were left alone.
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was arrested after deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office found three young children left alone as they served papers at a home Thursday morning, September 7th.Officials noted in a press release this is the fifth incident over the past few weeks where deputies had to place children with CPS due to parents or relatives not attending to their responsibilities.In this latest case, three children, ages six, one and five months were left alone.
26 speeders cited in less than a 2-hour period on Milwaukee County freeways
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies cited 26 speed violators on Wednesday morning, September 6th -- all in the wake of saturation patrols ordered by Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt.A news release issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) indicates the 26 violators were cited in less than a two-hour period Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies cited 26 speed violators on Wednesday morning, September 6th -- all in the wake of saturation patrols ordered by Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt.A news release issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) indicates the 26 violators were cited in less than a two-hour period Wednesday.
MCSO: 17 arrested for OWI over Labor Day holiday weekend; 1 for 3rd offense, 1 with child in car
MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen people were arrested for OWI in Milwaukee County over the Labor Day holiday weekend -- one with a child in her vehicle.According to a news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt ordered increased Labor Day weekend "Drive Sober" patrols beginning on Friday, September 1st, through Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00 a.m. The initiative focused on keeping the public safe through increased traffic enforcement.A 29-year-old Milwaukee woman is facing a misdemeanor DUI charge -- first offense with a minor child in the vehicle after she was stopped Sunday, September 3rd on I-43 northbound at Highland in Ozaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen people were arrested for OWI in Milwaukee County over the Labor Day holiday weekend -- one with a child in her vehicle.According to a news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt ordered increased Labor Day weekend "Drive Sober" patrols beginning on Friday, September 1st, through Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00 a.m. The initiative focused on keeping the public safe through increased traffic enforcement.A 29-year-old Milwaukee woman is facing a misdemeanor DUI charge -- first offense with a minor child in the vehicle after she was stopped Sunday, September 3rd on I-43 northbound at Highland in Ozaukee County.
"Public safety is my priority:" Acting Sheriff outlines transition at Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, September 5th to outline the transition taking place at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, September 5th to outline the transition taking place at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office: Young boy found wandering alone ID'd by family member
MILWAUKEE -- A family member contacted the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the identity of a young boy found wandering alone at McGovern Park on Sunday evening, September 3rd.Deputies responded to the park around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
MILWAUKEE -- A family member contacted the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the identity of a young boy found wandering alone at McGovern Park on Sunday evening, September 3rd.Deputies responded to the park around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.