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.
VIDEO: 27-year-old Milwaukee woman accused of driving the wrong way on I-43
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of eight drunken drivers arrested during this past weekend's "Operation Drive Sober" initiative was a wrong-way driver, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of eight drunken drivers arrested during this past weekend's "Operation Drive Sober" initiative was a wrong-way driver, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says.
BUSTED: Deputies arrest wrong-way driver after hit-and-run crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 51-year-old Milwaukee woman after she allegedly crashed her car near I-94 and Rawson Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 51-year-old Milwaukee woman after she allegedly crashed her car near I-94 and Rawson Ave.
CHARGED: 23-year-old Milwaukee man faces felony charge after wrong-way driving incident on I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A criminal complaint has been issued, charging a 23-year-old Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way on I-43 NB near Good Hope Road last Saturday, February 14th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A criminal complaint has been issued, charging a 23-year-old Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way on I-43 NB near Good Hope Road last Saturday, February 14th.
Dashcam, traffic cam video shows alleged wrong-way driver on I-43 near Good Hope Road
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Monday, February 16th dashcam video, traffic cam video and 911 calls from a wrong-way driving incident that happened early on Saturday.Deputies responded to calls of a wrong-way driver at 3:15 a.m. Saturday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Monday, February 16th dashcam video, traffic cam video and 911 calls from a wrong-way driving incident that happened early on Saturday.Deputies responded to calls of a wrong-way driver at 3:15 a.m. Saturday.
WRECK CLEARED: Crash affected left lanes of I-43 NB at W. Wright Street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The two left lanes of I-43 northbound at W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The two left lanes of I-43 northbound at W.
Sheriff Clarke, Deputy Sheriff's Association suing County over "lack of proper funding" in budget
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and the union for his deputies -- the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff's Association are suing Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and the union for his deputies -- the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriff's Association are suing Milwaukee County.
"It's that time of year:" Snow falls during rush hour, makes evening commute slow-going for many
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- More snow in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday, February 3rd, and on this day, it was the timing that was significant.
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- More snow in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday, February 3rd, and on this day, it was the timing that was significant.
See flashing lights on the side of the road? You MUST move over, or at the very least, slow down!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
Close call on US-45: Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy nearly struck by Illinois driver
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was nearly struck by a car on US-45 at Burleigh St.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was nearly struck by a car on US-45 at Burleigh St.
Taking a break from shoveling, folks in Milwaukee enjoy HUGE waves on Lake Michigan, fun sledding
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Snow Emergency took effect for Milwaukee at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 1st and remains in effect until further notice.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Snow Emergency took effect for Milwaukee at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 1st and remains in effect until further notice.
County-by-county: Sheriff's officials report snow-covered, slick roads in areas surrounding Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow is expected to continue to fall as we head into Sunday night in southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow is expected to continue to fall as we head into Sunday night in southeastern Wisconsin.
"They ain't seen nothing yet:" David Clarke kicks off a new term as Milwaukee County Sheriff
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a formal confirmation of office for Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke held on Friday, January 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a formal confirmation of office for Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke held on Friday, January 30th.
Bizarre: Investigators look into reports of beheaded chickens in Milwaukee County parks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Beheaded chickens...found with candles in Milwaukee County parks!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Beheaded chickens...found with candles in Milwaukee County parks!
Sheriff Clarke to provide testimony in D.C. at hearing to announce Attorney General nomination
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has received an invitation from the Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senator Charles E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has received an invitation from the Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senator Charles E.
"Keep fighting, keep your chin up:" Sheriff Clarke shows support for Milwaukee law enforcement
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On a night to show appreciation for law enforcement, the Milwaukee County Sheriff throws his support behind a man who has been at the center of protests in Milwaukee.Sheriff David Clarke showed support for Christopher Manney, the police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton last April.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On a night to show appreciation for law enforcement, the Milwaukee County Sheriff throws his support behind a man who has been at the center of protests in Milwaukee.Sheriff David Clarke showed support for Christopher Manney, the police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton last April.
Drivers: Do you know what you should do if you're involved in a crash on the highway this winter?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw the first snow of 2015 this past weekend, and we've seen more this week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw the first snow of 2015 this past weekend, and we've seen more this week.