Developing: Semi rolls over into ditch along southbound I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A semi rolled over into a ditch along the southbound lanes of I-43 near Brown Deer Rd.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A semi rolled over into a ditch along the southbound lanes of I-43 near Brown Deer Rd.
All clear: Crash in Hale Interchange temporarily forced ramp closure
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office temporarily shut down the ramp from northbound I-43 to westbound I-894 in the Hale Interchange due to a crash.Traffic was being diverted at the scene.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office temporarily shut down the ramp from northbound I-43 to westbound I-894 in the Hale Interchange due to a crash.Traffic was being diverted at the scene.
Good Samaritan to the rescue after two-vehicle wreck shuts down lane on I-43
HALES CORNERS -- Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on northbound I-43 near 116th St.
HALES CORNERS -- Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on northbound I-43 near 116th St.
Man charged with homicide in connection with fatal crash on U.S. 45, witnesses said he was "driving like an idiot"
MILWAUKEE -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 45 southbound near Watertown Plank Road back in 2014.It happened on September 30th just before 2:30 p.m.54-year-old Dennis Meyer of Milwaukee was pronounced dead at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 45 southbound near Watertown Plank Road back in 2014.It happened on September 30th just before 2:30 p.m.54-year-old Dennis Meyer of Milwaukee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic alert: Lanes reopen, traffic slow on northbound US 45 after semi rollover
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A semi rolled over in the northbound lanes of US 45 just south of Burleigh in Wauwatosa on Tuesday afternoon, May 26th.The rolled-over semi initially blocked the center and right lanes of US 45.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A semi rolled over in the northbound lanes of US 45 just south of Burleigh in Wauwatosa on Tuesday afternoon, May 26th.The rolled-over semi initially blocked the center and right lanes of US 45.
Deputies secure "combative" patient at Froedtert Hospital; suffer bumps, bruises
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies suffered bumps and bruises on Wednesday, May 20th in their attempt to restrain a patient who was becoming combative at Froedtert Hospital.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the deputies were called to the hospital between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and secured the patient a short time later.The patient was brought in by another agency for medical clearance -- before being taken to a mental health facility.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies suffered bumps and bruises on Wednesday, May 20th in their attempt to restrain a patient who was becoming combative at Froedtert Hospital.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the deputies were called to the hospital between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and secured the patient a short time later.The patient was brought in by another agency for medical clearance -- before being taken to a mental health facility.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Ultimate sacrifice: Law enforcement officers killed in line of duty remembered in solemn ceremony
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
Wreath-laying ceremony held for Alexis Patterson, missing for 13 years
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony for Alexis Patterson on Sunday morning, May 3rd.Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of Alexis' disappearance.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony for Alexis Patterson on Sunday morning, May 3rd.Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of Alexis' disappearance.
Correctional officer accused of showing up at a school armed, impersonating deputy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has fired a correctional officer whom he says showed up at a parent-teacher conference at a Washington County elementary school while armed -- claiming to be a Sheriff's deputy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has fired a correctional officer whom he says showed up at a parent-teacher conference at a Washington County elementary school while armed -- claiming to be a Sheriff's deputy.
Officials: Wrong-way drunken driver involved in crash in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say deputies arrested 41-year-old Nyree Holt of Milwaukee on Monday morning, April 13th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say deputies arrested 41-year-old Nyree Holt of Milwaukee on Monday morning, April 13th.
Five shootings hit Milwaukee Easter weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A violent afternoon in Milwaukee as authorities responded to five separate shootings, all within about an hour and a half.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A violent afternoon in Milwaukee as authorities responded to five separate shootings, all within about an hour and a half.
Arrested: Four teens expected to face charges after rollover crash involving stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say four teenagers will face charges following a crash involving a stolen vehicle that occurred on Friday night, March 27th.Around 11:00 p.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to a rollover crash on I-43, north of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say four teenagers will face charges following a crash involving a stolen vehicle that occurred on Friday night, March 27th.Around 11:00 p.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to a rollover crash on I-43, north of W.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials, SE WI OWI Task Force officials release St. Patrick's Day arrest numbers
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies made a total of 164 traffic stops in an effort to stop and arrest drunk drivers on St.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies made a total of 164 traffic stops in an effort to stop and arrest drunk drivers on St.
Headed out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Police will be watching, helping you stay safe
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MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this St.
Suspects drive stolen vehicle, speed more than 100 m.p.h., crash on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for two suspects who were driving a stolen vehicle, speeding more than 100 miles an hour and fled the scene after wrecking the car.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for two suspects who were driving a stolen vehicle, speeding more than 100 miles an hour and fled the scene after wrecking the car.
Two-vehicle crash causes some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a two-vehicle crash caused some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB Thursday evening, March 5th.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.Other vehicles were able to get through the area, but some ended up going around the crash and through the "gore area" -- a center area created when two roadways split.There were some backups as a result of the crash.Everything was cleared up by about 6:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a two-vehicle crash caused some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB Thursday evening, March 5th.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.Other vehicles were able to get through the area, but some ended up going around the crash and through the "gore area" -- a center area created when two roadways split.There were some backups as a result of the crash.Everything was cleared up by about 6:30 p.m.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's squad struck during snowy, morning commute
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The squad of a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was struck shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26th on northbound I-43 near Holt Ave.Officials say the deputy was stopped in the median at the scene of a collision between a car and truck just north of Holt Ave.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The squad of a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was struck shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26th on northbound I-43 near Holt Ave.Officials say the deputy was stopped in the median at the scene of a collision between a car and truck just north of Holt Ave.
Crashed in a ditch: Deputies arrest man suspected of driving drunk
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Joseph Ristow of Big Bend on Monday evening, February 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Joseph Ristow of Big Bend on Monday evening, February 23rd.
Stolen, loaded gun found in dirty laundry sent to HOC: "This situation could have ended much differently"
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says a loaded gun was discovered in the dirty laundry sent from the County Jail to the House of Correction -- and he is applauding the quick action of correctional personnel at the House of Correction for their actions after the gun was found.Abele says the House of Correction provides laundry services for a number of county entities, including the Milwaukee County Jail.This incident is under investigation, but it appears the weapon was taken into the Milwaukee County Jail late last week by an inmate who then stashed the weapon in dirty laundry.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says a loaded gun was discovered in the dirty laundry sent from the County Jail to the House of Correction -- and he is applauding the quick action of correctional personnel at the House of Correction for their actions after the gun was found.Abele says the House of Correction provides laundry services for a number of county entities, including the Milwaukee County Jail.This incident is under investigation, but it appears the weapon was taken into the Milwaukee County Jail late last week by an inmate who then stashed the weapon in dirty laundry.
Sheriff's Office: Driver found passed out in his vehicle after crashing into exit sign, snowbank on I-894
MILAWUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating a crash that occurred on I-894 SB at National Avenue, and they say alcohol may have been involved.It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Buick crashed into a highway exit sign and then crashed into a snowbank before coming to a stop.We're told the driver was found to be passed out inside the vehicle with a foot on the gas pedal.The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw.
MILAWUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating a crash that occurred on I-894 SB at National Avenue, and they say alcohol may have been involved.It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Buick crashed into a highway exit sign and then crashed into a snowbank before coming to a stop.We're told the driver was found to be passed out inside the vehicle with a foot on the gas pedal.The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw.