Milwaukee County launches investigation of Sheriff Clarke over airplane complaint, Clarke says it's a "witch hunt"

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County auditors have launched an investigation into a man’s complaint that Sheriff David Clarke had deputies question him because he shook his head at Clarke on board an airplane last week.

For 2nd time in a week, a Milwaukee police officer has been arrested for DUI

MILWAUKEE -- For the second time in a week, a Milwaukee police officer has been arrested for DUI.It happened on Sunday morning, January 8th on I-43 southbound at Locust Street.

Sheriff's Office: MPD officer accused of driving drunk "held badge out window" when he was pulled over

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was arrested -- accused of driving drunk over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to a release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Federal lawsuit filed after newborn baby died at Milwaukee County Jail; 1 of 4 deaths in 6 months

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A federal lawsuit has been filed in connection with one of four deaths occurring at the Milwaukee County Jail within a six-month period.The lawsuit says the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and Armor Health Correctional Services were negligent and liable for the death of Shadé Swayzer's infant daughter, who was born while she was in the Milwaukee County Jail.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office receives children's books, backpacks for use during crisis situations

MILWAUKEE -- Some help was delivered to first responders in Milwaukee County this holiday season.1,250 children's books, along with 1,250 drawstring backpacks contained within 125 first responder backpacks were dropped off at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday, December 20th -- filled with children's books and backpacks.

Victim of fatal crash from Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge identified

MILWAUKEE — Authorities have identified a man who died when his pickup truck plunged off a Milwaukee bridge in icy conditions.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Christopher Weber died about 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 19th after he lost control of his truck on the Hoan Bridge.

Chaze Biami pleads no contest to 6 felony counts in connection with wrong-way crash

MILWAUKEE -- 37-year-old Chaze Biami pleaded no contest on Monday, December 19th to three counts of injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and three counts of second degree reckless injury related to a wrong-way crash on I-43 in June.

3 Democratic state lawmakers call for resignation, removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke

MILWAUKEE -- Three Democratic state lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.State Senator Chris Larson, Representative Jonathon Brostoff and Representative Christine Sinicki issued a joint statement Wednesday, December 14th -- urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: Wrong-way driver crashes into snow plow

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a wrong-way crash that involved a vehicle striking a county plow truck early Monday, December 12th.Deputies responded to a call at 2:00 a.m. regarding the wrong-way crash.

Milwaukee County supervisor: "Sheriff Clarke must resign before more people die"

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor is calling for the resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.In a statement Thursday, December 1st, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde said the reasoning for that is because he says four people have died over a six-month period at the Milwaukee County Jail -- a facility at which Sheriff Clarke is responsible for operations.Supervisor Omokunde said the following in the statement:

Woman sues Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after her newborn died inside the Milwaukee County Jail

MILWAUKEE -- A woman is suing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in an $8.5 million lawsuit -- alleging mistreatment that resulted in the death of her newborn in the Milwaukee County Jail.

Freeway Service Team aims to "keep the road flowing," so you can get home quicker

MILWAUKEE -- They are known as the "Freeway Service Team" -- and chances are you've seen their large, bright yellow trucks either on patrol or in action.

3 people injured in hit-and-run crash on I-894 off-ramp

GREENFIELD -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash from Friday evening, November 11th.The Greenfield Fire Department was called to the scene of the crash around 6:45 p.m. at the eastbound off-ramp from I-894 at Loomis Road.

Sheriff Clarke detains airline passenger who became drunk, disorderly on flight to North Carolina

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County's sheriff says he detained an airline passenger who became drunk and disorderly on a flight originating in Milwaukee.Sheriff David Clarke said Monday, September 26th the male passenger was intoxicated, profane and harassing the flight attendants and passengers during the flight to Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday.Clarke says he told the man to "chill out" when the passenger began harassing a flight attendant.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office seeks information on vehicle involved in freeway shooting

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a vehicle that may have been involved in a shooting incident on northbound I-43 near Capitol Dr.