Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office handling investigation into shooting that may have happened on freeway
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night, January 11th.Police received a call about a shooting victim at the intersection of Canal Street and Selig Drive at 11:00 p.m.When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that the male victim was shot somewhere north of National Avenue on what becomes Miller Park Way.It's unclear how he got to the intersection of Canal Street and Selig Drive.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation because this shooting may have happened on the freeway.At this time, is unknown what led up to the shooting or if any suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night, January 11th.Police received a call about a shooting victim at the intersection of Canal Street and Selig Drive at 11:00 p.m.When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that the male victim was shot somewhere north of National Avenue on what becomes Miller Park Way.It's unclear how he got to the intersection of Canal Street and Selig Drive.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation because this shooting may have happened on the freeway.At this time, is unknown what led up to the shooting or if any suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Two people taken to the hospital after single vehicle rollover crash in Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say two people were taken to the hospital following a rollover crash involving one vehicle that happened in the Mitchell Interchange.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle carrying two people rolled onto its roof.Both of the vehicle's occupants were taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say two people were taken to the hospital following a rollover crash involving one vehicle that happened in the Mitchell Interchange.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle carrying two people rolled onto its roof.Both of the vehicle's occupants were taken to the hospital.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: 34-year-old Milwaukee man arrested for fourth DUI
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a Milwaukee man was arrested early Monday morning, January 11th for his fourth DUI.Around 4:00 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a rollover crash on I-43 southbound at W.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a Milwaukee man was arrested early Monday morning, January 11th for his fourth DUI.Around 4:00 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a rollover crash on I-43 southbound at W.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials release results of DUI initiative over NYE holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have released the results of a DUI initiative that involved increased patrols over the New Year's Eve holiday weekend.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered increased patrols beginning on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 through Sunday, January 3rd, 2016.The New Year’s Eve initiative focused on keeping the public safe from drunk drivers.One repeat offender, and 14 first time offenders were arrested this weekend.From Thursday at 2:00 p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office enforcement initiative resulted in the following arrests, citations, and calls for service:Traffic stops3 Seat belt violations47 Excessive speed citations19 Unlicensed/ revoked/ suspended drivers42 Other moving violations14 DUIs7 Crashes with property damage4 Personal injury crashes0 Fatal crashes1 Drunk driving related crash16 Warrant arrests4 Summary arrestsNew Year’s Eve/New Year's Day stats – (These are included in the weekend totals above):Eight drunken drivers arrested on the holiday -- with the first drunken driver arrested at 1:09 a.m. Friday.The last New Year's Eve DUI arrest occurred at 7:17 a.m. on Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have released the results of a DUI initiative that involved increased patrols over the New Year's Eve holiday weekend.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered increased patrols beginning on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 through Sunday, January 3rd, 2016.The New Year’s Eve initiative focused on keeping the public safe from drunk drivers.One repeat offender, and 14 first time offenders were arrested this weekend.From Thursday at 2:00 p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office enforcement initiative resulted in the following arrests, citations, and calls for service:Traffic stops3 Seat belt violations47 Excessive speed citations19 Unlicensed/ revoked/ suspended drivers42 Other moving violations14 DUIs7 Crashes with property damage4 Personal injury crashes0 Fatal crashes1 Drunk driving related crash16 Warrant arrests4 Summary arrestsNew Year’s Eve/New Year's Day stats – (These are included in the weekend totals above):Eight drunken drivers arrested on the holiday -- with the first drunken driver arrested at 1:09 a.m. Friday.The last New Year's Eve DUI arrest occurred at 7:17 a.m. on Friday.
Alleged wrong-way driver, arrested on Christmas Eve morning, now facing felony charge
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have been filed against 31-year-old Carmen Mitchell of Milwaukee -- accused of driving the wrong way on US 45 on Christmas Eve morning.Mitchell faces one felony count of second degree recklessly endangering safety, along with traffic forfeitures.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have been filed against 31-year-old Carmen Mitchell of Milwaukee -- accused of driving the wrong way on US 45 on Christmas Eve morning.Mitchell faces one felony count of second degree recklessly endangering safety, along with traffic forfeitures.
Sheriff's Office: 31-year-old Milwaukee woman arrested, accused of driving the wrong way on 45
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say a wrong-way driver was arrested early on Christmas Eve morning.It was around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 24th when deputies responded to 911 calls regarding a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of US-45 from Appleton Avenue.A deputy and Wisconsin State Patrol trooper were able to stop the vehicle at Mayfair Road.The total distance traveled was about 5.5 miles, according to sheriff's officials.The 31-year-old Milwaukee woman who was driving the vehicle told officials she had consumed one-and-a-half drinks at a friend's home.She refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, and was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw.A search warrant for that blood draw was obtained from a judge after the woman also refused the blood draw.She now faces charges of DUI - first offense, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, second degree recklessly endangering safety, and operating while suspended.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials say a wrong-way driver was arrested early on Christmas Eve morning.It was around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 24th when deputies responded to 911 calls regarding a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of US-45 from Appleton Avenue.A deputy and Wisconsin State Patrol trooper were able to stop the vehicle at Mayfair Road.The total distance traveled was about 5.5 miles, according to sheriff's officials.The 31-year-old Milwaukee woman who was driving the vehicle told officials she had consumed one-and-a-half drinks at a friend's home.She refused to submit to a preliminary breath test, and was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw.A search warrant for that blood draw was obtained from a judge after the woman also refused the blood draw.She now faces charges of DUI - first offense, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, second degree recklessly endangering safety, and operating while suspended.
35-year-old man dies after single-car crash in South Milwaukee
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Police in South Milwaukee are investigating a fatal crash that happened at the intersection of 10th Ave.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Police in South Milwaukee are investigating a fatal crash that happened at the intersection of 10th Ave.
Freeway shootout: Two men formally charged after shooting that led to closure of I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two men have now been formally charged in connection with a shootout that occurred on the freeway system in Milwaukee County last Wednesday, December 9th.The accused are 25-year-old Jerome Johnson of Milwaukee, and 22-year-old Martez Maclin-Dyson.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two men have now been formally charged in connection with a shootout that occurred on the freeway system in Milwaukee County last Wednesday, December 9th.The accused are 25-year-old Jerome Johnson of Milwaukee, and 22-year-old Martez Maclin-Dyson.
Wet, slippery roads: Sheriff's deputies respond to dozens of crashes Sunday
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Fog and rain may have contributed to dozens of crashes on the Milwaukee County freeway system Sunday, December 13th.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s officials say deputies were called out to 30 crashes involving property damage only, 16 crashes involving injury and seven disabled vehicles Sunday.The majority of those crashes occurred in the Plainfield Curve and the Stadium Interchange.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News a squad car was struck Sunday morning in the Mitchell Interchange -- setting off a chain-reaction crash.It happened around 6:30 a.m.We're told a squad was on scene backing up another deputy on scene in a separate squad -- as they worked a crash involving property damage.A pickup truck hauling a fifth wheel trailer with another truck on the bed of that trailer struck one of the squads.The truck subsequently struck the other squad at the scene -- pushing that squad into the vehicle that was involved in the initial crash.One deputy had to be extricated from a squad, and that deputy was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the driver of the pickup truck was arrested, and will be facing citations.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Fog and rain may have contributed to dozens of crashes on the Milwaukee County freeway system Sunday, December 13th.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s officials say deputies were called out to 30 crashes involving property damage only, 16 crashes involving injury and seven disabled vehicles Sunday.The majority of those crashes occurred in the Plainfield Curve and the Stadium Interchange.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News a squad car was struck Sunday morning in the Mitchell Interchange -- setting off a chain-reaction crash.It happened around 6:30 a.m.We're told a squad was on scene backing up another deputy on scene in a separate squad -- as they worked a crash involving property damage.A pickup truck hauling a fifth wheel trailer with another truck on the bed of that trailer struck one of the squads.The truck subsequently struck the other squad at the scene -- pushing that squad into the vehicle that was involved in the initial crash.One deputy had to be extricated from a squad, and that deputy was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the driver of the pickup truck was arrested, and will be facing citations.
Sheriff's Office: Squad struck in Mitchell Interchange, setting off chain-reaction crash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News a squad car was struck Sunday morning, December 13th in the Mitchell Interchange -- setting off a chain-reaction crash.It happened around 6:30 a.m.We're told a squad was on scene backing up another deputy on scene in a separate squad -- as they worked a crash involving property damage.A pickup truck hauling a fifth wheel trailer with another truck on the bed of that trailer struck one of the squads.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News a squad car was struck Sunday morning, December 13th in the Mitchell Interchange -- setting off a chain-reaction crash.It happened around 6:30 a.m.We're told a squad was on scene backing up another deputy on scene in a separate squad -- as they worked a crash involving property damage.A pickup truck hauling a fifth wheel trailer with another truck on the bed of that trailer struck one of the squads.
Plea for help: Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office asks for help to identify people in photos
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to take a close look at a couple of pictures that show two people suspected of leaving spent shotgun shells and broken clay pigeon targets at O'Donnell Park on Saturday, December 5th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to take a close look at a couple of pictures that show two people suspected of leaving spent shotgun shells and broken clay pigeon targets at O'Donnell Park on Saturday, December 5th.
Four in custody after 'freeway shootout' that closed I-43 SB: "About as brazen as it comes"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a man was injured in a "freeway shootout" on I-43 that led to a complete closure of I-43 southbound near Fond du Lac Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a man was injured in a "freeway shootout" on I-43 that led to a complete closure of I-43 southbound near Fond du Lac Avenue.
Sheriff's Office: One person in custody after pursuit on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect was taken into custody following a short pursuit that took place on Milwaukee's south side on Monday afternoon, December 7th.The pursuit began around 4:15 p.m., when a deputy on patrol came up behind a vehicle near S. 6th Street and Mitchell Street in Milwaukee.The deputy ran the vehicle’s plates, and found out the vehicle was listed as stolen and wanted in reference to an armed robbery in the city of Milwaukee.While waiting for backup from deputies or MPD, the suspect vehicle took off, ran a red light, and then crashed into a light pole near S. 2nd Street and Orchard Street.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle got out and fled on foot, and that suspect was pursued by the deputy on foot.That deputy lost sight of the suspect, but MPD officers and sheriff’s deputies flooded the area and found the suspect lying down and hiding in a backyard near S. 3rd Street, about a block away from the crash.The suspect was arrested by MPD, and they also took custody of the vehicle to process it for evidence.No injuries were reported.The pursuit of the vehicle lasted about five to seven blocks.Once Milwaukee police are through with their portion of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office will pursue charges of fleeing an officer.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect was taken into custody following a short pursuit that took place on Milwaukee's south side on Monday afternoon, December 7th.The pursuit began around 4:15 p.m., when a deputy on patrol came up behind a vehicle near S. 6th Street and Mitchell Street in Milwaukee.The deputy ran the vehicle’s plates, and found out the vehicle was listed as stolen and wanted in reference to an armed robbery in the city of Milwaukee.While waiting for backup from deputies or MPD, the suspect vehicle took off, ran a red light, and then crashed into a light pole near S. 2nd Street and Orchard Street.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle got out and fled on foot, and that suspect was pursued by the deputy on foot.That deputy lost sight of the suspect, but MPD officers and sheriff’s deputies flooded the area and found the suspect lying down and hiding in a backyard near S. 3rd Street, about a block away from the crash.The suspect was arrested by MPD, and they also took custody of the vehicle to process it for evidence.No injuries were reported.The pursuit of the vehicle lasted about five to seven blocks.Once Milwaukee police are through with their portion of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office will pursue charges of fleeing an officer.
Sheriff's Office: Piles of clay pigeons, shotgun shell casings found near Milwaukee Art Museum
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News piles of shotgun shell casings were discovered near the Milwaukee Art Museum on Saturday, December 5th.Sheriff's officials say around 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to the area near the Calatrava after a citizen observed two men dumping piles of debris there.Deputies located 18 separate piles.The debris consisted of clay pigeons and inert plastic shotgun shell casings.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office detectives are now investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News piles of shotgun shell casings were discovered near the Milwaukee Art Museum on Saturday, December 5th.Sheriff's officials say around 11:00 a.m., deputies responded to the area near the Calatrava after a citizen observed two men dumping piles of debris there.Deputies located 18 separate piles.The debris consisted of clay pigeons and inert plastic shotgun shell casings.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office detectives are now investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
All clear: Highway 175 in Milwaukee temporarily shut down after 10-vehicle wreck
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes of Highway 175 just north of Miller Park were shut down at Lloyd St.
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes of Highway 175 just north of Miller Park were shut down at Lloyd St.
Developing: Tanker truck rolled over on on-ramp at Ryan Rd. in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- A tanker hauling food has rolled over on the ramp to northbound I-94 in Oak Creek.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say the rollover happened around 5:20 p.m. The on-ramp to I-94 is shut down -- but there are no lane closures on I-94.
OAK CREEK -- A tanker hauling food has rolled over on the ramp to northbound I-94 in Oak Creek.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say the rollover happened around 5:20 p.m. The on-ramp to I-94 is shut down -- but there are no lane closures on I-94.
Two hot-button issues, one vote: Milwaukee Co. Board overrides Abele's vetoes
MILWAUKEE -- Two hot-button issues with lots of money attached to them went before the Milwaukee County Board on Wednesday, November 18th.
MILWAUKEE -- Two hot-button issues with lots of money attached to them went before the Milwaukee County Board on Wednesday, November 18th.
Sheriff's deputies respond to Mitchell Interchange for jackknifed semi amid rainfall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a semi jackknifed in the Mitchell Interchange as rain fell on Tuesday evening, November 17th.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m.The semi ended up blocking all three lanes, and another car spun out trying to avoid the jackknifed semi.The cleanup process took nearly two hours.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a semi jackknifed in the Mitchell Interchange as rain fell on Tuesday evening, November 17th.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m.The semi ended up blocking all three lanes, and another car spun out trying to avoid the jackknifed semi.The cleanup process took nearly two hours.
Chris Abele vetoes money for Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Clarke threatens lawsuit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has vetoed $4 million earmarked for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, leading Sheriff Clarke to threaten Abele with a lawsuit.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has vetoed $4 million earmarked for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, leading Sheriff Clarke to threaten Abele with a lawsuit.
Racine man dies after wreck on southbound I-94 near Ryan Rd.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 45-year-old Racine man died in a crash on southbound I-94 near Ryan Rd.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 45-year-old Racine man died in a crash on southbound I-94 near Ryan Rd.