Milwaukee officials to amp up patrols during St. Patrick's Day festivities
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has ordered an increase in patrols to be out in force this St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has ordered an increase in patrols to be out in force this St.
Three suspects charged after fleeing sheriff’s deputy, crashing into squad appear in court
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Three suspects who fled from a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy and eventually crashed their vehicle into his squad near Howell and Grange Avenues on February 25th were in court on Thursday, March 10th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Three suspects who fled from a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy and eventually crashed their vehicle into his squad near Howell and Grange Avenues on February 25th were in court on Thursday, March 10th.
Woman injured in crash involving three vehicles on I-894 in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say one person was hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened Wednesday, March 9th on I-894 NB at Schlinger Avenue in West Allis.A 27-year-old woman suffered lacerations as a result of this crash, but her injuries were not believed to be serious.The crash happened around 5:00 p.m.PHOTO GALLERY
WEST ALLIS -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say one person was hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened Wednesday, March 9th on I-894 NB at Schlinger Avenue in West Allis.A 27-year-old woman suffered lacerations as a result of this crash, but her injuries were not believed to be serious.The crash happened around 5:00 p.m.PHOTO GALLERY
Rollover crash forces full closure of I-94 EB near 73rd Street in Zoo Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- I-94 EB was shut down on Sunday morning, March 6th due to a rollover crash.The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. on I-94 EB near 73rd Street.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials said the full closure in the Zoo Interchange impacted I-894 NB to I-94 EB, 45 SB to I-94 EB, I-94 EB west of the Zoo heading eastbound off at Highway 100 and back on at Hawley.A person who was inside the vehicle that rolled over was being extricated from the vehicle after the crash.The scene was cleared and lanes were reopened to traffic around 11:40 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- I-94 EB was shut down on Sunday morning, March 6th due to a rollover crash.The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. on I-94 EB near 73rd Street.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials said the full closure in the Zoo Interchange impacted I-894 NB to I-94 EB, 45 SB to I-94 EB, I-94 EB west of the Zoo heading eastbound off at Highway 100 and back on at Hawley.A person who was inside the vehicle that rolled over was being extricated from the vehicle after the crash.The scene was cleared and lanes were reopened to traffic around 11:40 a.m.
Sheriff's officials seek charges against 24-year-old driver after wrong-way, head-on crash
GREENFIELD -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are seeking charges against a 24-year-old driver accused in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-894 early Sunday morning, March 6th.Sheriff's officials got a call around 2:30 a.m. regarding a wrong-way driver on I-894 at Greenfield Avenue.The caller indicated the 24-year-old driver from West Allis was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-894.Eventually, officials say the driver crashed head-on into a box truck while heading eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-43 at 92nd Street.The driver's vehicle "bounced off of the box truck" and struck another vehicle.The alleged wrong-way driver was taken to the hospital after she was extracted from the vehicle by officials with the Greenfield Fire Department.
GREENFIELD -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are seeking charges against a 24-year-old driver accused in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-894 early Sunday morning, March 6th.Sheriff's officials got a call around 2:30 a.m. regarding a wrong-way driver on I-894 at Greenfield Avenue.The caller indicated the 24-year-old driver from West Allis was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-894.Eventually, officials say the driver crashed head-on into a box truck while heading eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-43 at 92nd Street.The driver's vehicle "bounced off of the box truck" and struck another vehicle.The alleged wrong-way driver was taken to the hospital after she was extracted from the vehicle by officials with the Greenfield Fire Department.
Three suspects charged after fleeing Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy, crashing into squad
MILWAUKEE -- Three suspects who fled from a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy and eventually crashed their vehicle into his squad near Howell and Grange Avenues on February 25th were charged on Tuesday, March 1st.The driver, 26-year-old Travis Shields Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Three suspects who fled from a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy and eventually crashed their vehicle into his squad near Howell and Grange Avenues on February 25th were charged on Tuesday, March 1st.The driver, 26-year-old Travis Shields Jr.
Sheriff's Office: No one reported losing mattress that was struck by driver on I-94
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released video showing the aftermath of a crash involving a mattress on I-94.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released video showing the aftermath of a crash involving a mattress on I-94.
Witnesses said he was "driving like an idiot:" Man pleads guilty in connection with fatal crash
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 46-year-old Charles Jones, charged in connection a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 45 southbound near Watertown Plank Road back in 2015 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 46-year-old Charles Jones, charged in connection a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 45 southbound near Watertown Plank Road back in 2015 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: 54-year-old West Allis man arrested for 9th DUI
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested for his ninth DUI offense during "Operation Drive Sober" patrols this weekend.The 54-year-old West Allis man was arrested on Saturday afternoon, February 27th after deputies responded to a call regarding a reckless driver on I-41 to I-94 westbound -- shortly after 4:00 p.m.A caller indicated the driver exited at Highway 100.He was arrested outside his home near 104th and Greenfield Avenue -- and Sheriff's officials say a preliminary breath test resulted in a reading of .29.Records show the following drunk driving convictions for this man, according to Sheriff's officials:
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested for his ninth DUI offense during "Operation Drive Sober" patrols this weekend.The 54-year-old West Allis man was arrested on Saturday afternoon, February 27th after deputies responded to a call regarding a reckless driver on I-41 to I-94 westbound -- shortly after 4:00 p.m.A caller indicated the driver exited at Highway 100.He was arrested outside his home near 104th and Greenfield Avenue -- and Sheriff's officials say a preliminary breath test resulted in a reading of .29.Records show the following drunk driving convictions for this man, according to Sheriff's officials:
Three in custody, accused of fleeing traffic stop, striking squad near Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say three people were arrested -- accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking a squad car on Thursday morning, February 25th.
Sheriff Clarke weighs in on Abele's private security, issue of contention in county executive race
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- It was an issue that took center stage during the first debate between Chris Abele, and Chris Larson, candidates for Milwaukee county executive.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- It was an issue that took center stage during the first debate between Chris Abele, and Chris Larson, candidates for Milwaukee county executive.
Dump truck incident on westbound I-94 caused delays in Stadium Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Two lanes were temporarily blocked on westbound I-94 through the Stadium Interchange Monday, February 22nd after a dump truck lost a load of dirt in the center lane.The scene was cleared shortly before 2:30 p.m.The Milwaukee Fire Department was on scene shortly after the incident happened at 9:30 a.m. to flush the roadway to clear the debris.Two of the lanes were blocked for nearly five hours while the cleanup was underway.
MILWAUKEE -- Two lanes were temporarily blocked on westbound I-94 through the Stadium Interchange Monday, February 22nd after a dump truck lost a load of dirt in the center lane.The scene was cleared shortly before 2:30 p.m.The Milwaukee Fire Department was on scene shortly after the incident happened at 9:30 a.m. to flush the roadway to clear the debris.Two of the lanes were blocked for nearly five hours while the cleanup was underway.
Man pronounced dead in Greenfield Park, cause appears to be related to bitter cold
WEST ALLIS -- An investigation is underway after a 60-year-old man died on Sunday morning, February 14th in Greenfield Park -- near 116th Street and Lincoln Avenue in West Allis.Shortly before 8:00 p.m., deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office -- along with the West Allis Fire Department responded to Greenfield Park for a report of an unresponsive man.
WEST ALLIS -- An investigation is underway after a 60-year-old man died on Sunday morning, February 14th in Greenfield Park -- near 116th Street and Lincoln Avenue in West Allis.Shortly before 8:00 p.m., deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office -- along with the West Allis Fire Department responded to Greenfield Park for a report of an unresponsive man.
Airport crime spree: Two accused of shooting out car windows, stealing items
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Two teens are accused of breaking into vehicles parked at General Mitchell International Airport.
No one hurt in crash involving school bus, minivan on I-43 north of Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say no one was hurt in a crash involving a school bus and a minivan on I-43 north of Capitol Drive on Monday evening, February 8th.It happened around 5:00 p.m.We're told the minivan ran into the back of the school bus.No children were on board the bus at the time.No injuries were reported.It's unclear at this point whether the weather played a role in this crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say no one was hurt in a crash involving a school bus and a minivan on I-43 north of Capitol Drive on Monday evening, February 8th.It happened around 5:00 p.m.We're told the minivan ran into the back of the school bus.No children were on board the bus at the time.No injuries were reported.It's unclear at this point whether the weather played a role in this crash.
Milwaukee County deputy sheriff under federal investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered a deputy sheriff be placed on administrative duty after learning the deputy is under federal investigation.According to a new release issued on Saturday, February 6th, the deputy failed to advise the Sheriff’s Office of the pending investigation for more than two years.The deputy is not being named at this time because no charge has yet been issued -- and it is still under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered a deputy sheriff be placed on administrative duty after learning the deputy is under federal investigation.According to a new release issued on Saturday, February 6th, the deputy failed to advise the Sheriff’s Office of the pending investigation for more than two years.The deputy is not being named at this time because no charge has yet been issued -- and it is still under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Wanted for distributing cocaine, U.S. Marshals seek Timothy Young
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Marshals are looking for 30-year-old Timothy Young.Young is wanted for the distribution of cocaine.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Marshals are looking for 30-year-old Timothy Young.Young is wanted for the distribution of cocaine.
Two men charged in shooting that left victim lying at Miller Park Way; third suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been arrested and charged, accused in a shooting on January 11th that happened on Miller Park Way.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been arrested and charged, accused in a shooting on January 11th that happened on Miller Park Way.
"Like 'Fast and the Furious:'" Wild car chase ends with four 13-year-old boys arrested
MILWAUKEE -- A cross town chase ends with four 13-year-old boys in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- A cross town chase ends with four 13-year-old boys in custody.
27 men and women part of first class of Milwaukee Co. sheriff's deputies to graduate since 2003
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Tuesday, January 12th was graduation day for Milwaukee County's newest sheriff's deputies.Twenty-seven men and women were part of the first class to graduate since 2003.The ceremony took place at the War Memorial Center on Lincoln Memorial Drive.The recruits had to complete 760 hours of training to earn their badges."It's really about service.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Tuesday, January 12th was graduation day for Milwaukee County's newest sheriff's deputies.Twenty-seven men and women were part of the first class to graduate since 2003.The ceremony took place at the War Memorial Center on Lincoln Memorial Drive.The recruits had to complete 760 hours of training to earn their badges."It's really about service.