"Law and order will prevail in Milwaukee County:" City leaders prepare for more protests
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As protesters meet to discuss future demonstrations, city leaders are preparing for the worst.The National Guard is on stand-by in case things get out of hand.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke made the request this weekend to have the National Guard on stand-by.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As protesters meet to discuss future demonstrations, city leaders are preparing for the worst.The National Guard is on stand-by in case things get out of hand.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke made the request this weekend to have the National Guard on stand-by.
One lane closed on I-43 SB near Keefe for an hour after semi loses tire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say traffic was slowed on I-43 southbound at Keefe Avenue on Thursday evening, December 11th after a semi lost a tire.No one was injured.Sheriff's officials had to close one lane to clear the tire tread that was spread along the freeway.The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m., and the scene was cleared just after 7:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say traffic was slowed on I-43 southbound at Keefe Avenue on Thursday evening, December 11th after a semi lost a tire.No one was injured.Sheriff's officials had to close one lane to clear the tire tread that was spread along the freeway.The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m., and the scene was cleared just after 7:30 p.m.
Woman arrested for driving drunk with two-year-old child in car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy arrested 25-year-old Nicole Kinder on Friday morning, December 5th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy arrested 25-year-old Nicole Kinder on Friday morning, December 5th.
Several hurt after collision, double rollover crash in Marquette Interchange
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several people were hurt after a collision in the Marquette Interchange early Saturday, November 29th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several people were hurt after a collision in the Marquette Interchange early Saturday, November 29th.
47-year-old Kenosha man arrested after pursuit that began in Waukesha ended near Miller Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials took a driver into custody in the Stadium Interchange after a vehicle crashed following a pursuit that began in Waukesha County.Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say shortly after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26th, they received a reckless driving complaint from a citizen traveling eastbound on I-94 in the area of State Highway 67.Just before 2:30 p.m., the vehicle described in the complaint was located on I-94 eastbound near County Highway T, and a traffic stop was initiated.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials took a driver into custody in the Stadium Interchange after a vehicle crashed following a pursuit that began in Waukesha County.Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say shortly after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26th, they received a reckless driving complaint from a citizen traveling eastbound on I-94 in the area of State Highway 67.Just before 2:30 p.m., the vehicle described in the complaint was located on I-94 eastbound near County Highway T, and a traffic stop was initiated.
Sheriff's officials: 54-year-old man dies at the hospital following rollover crash on I-94
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 55-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon, November 25th on westbound I-94 near the ramp to US 41 northbound.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 55-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon, November 25th on westbound I-94 near the ramp to US 41 northbound.
"Drive defensively:" Sheriff Clarke triples number of squads patrolling over holidays
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County launches an effort to make the roads safer this holiday season.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County launches an effort to make the roads safer this holiday season.
Man taken into custody after crashing stolen vehicle on EB I-94 near 84th Street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have arrested a 31-year-old man following a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, November 19th on I-94 eastbound at 84th Street around 5:00 a.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have arrested a 31-year-old man following a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday morning, November 19th on I-94 eastbound at 84th Street around 5:00 a.m.
"This is a sadistic act:" Sheriff Clarke, close friend speak out against mother accused of child abuse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tortured -- allegedly by his own mother, a 14-month-old boy is in the hospital.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tortured -- allegedly by his own mother, a 14-month-old boy is in the hospital.
Recalculating: GPS leads truck driver onto foot bridge in Milwaukee's Lake Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is one time when it appears technology may have failed -- unless it was operator error.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is one time when it appears technology may have failed -- unless it was operator error.
Sheriff's Office: GPS gets semi driver stuck on foot bridge near North Point Lighthouse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A semi-trailer truck got stuck on a foot bridge near the North Point Lighthouse on Tuesday evening, November 11th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News calls started coming in around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the semi's driver is a 50-year-old man who claimed he was following GPS directions that apparently led him to a foot path, over an initial pedestrian bridge and onto a second bridge, where the semi stopped.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A semi-trailer truck got stuck on a foot bridge near the North Point Lighthouse on Tuesday evening, November 11th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News calls started coming in around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the semi's driver is a 50-year-old man who claimed he was following GPS directions that apparently led him to a foot path, over an initial pedestrian bridge and onto a second bridge, where the semi stopped.
With precipitation, potential snow in the forecast, it's time to re-evaluate your driving habits!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service has forecasted an 80% chance of precipitation for Tuesday, November 11th, to include the possibility of minor snow accumulation -- and that has the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office asking drivers to take a moment to re-evaluate their driving habits.The Sheriff's Office says it’s not uncommon to see multiple “fender-benders” as people adjust to the changing weather this time of the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service has forecasted an 80% chance of precipitation for Tuesday, November 11th, to include the possibility of minor snow accumulation -- and that has the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office asking drivers to take a moment to re-evaluate their driving habits.The Sheriff's Office says it’s not uncommon to see multiple “fender-benders” as people adjust to the changing weather this time of the year.
Sheriff's Office: Female driver injured in rollover crash on Highway 45
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person was injured on Sunday morning, November 9th in a rollover crash that occurred on Highway 45 near Burleigh.It happened around 7:15 a.m.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a female driver had to be extricated from her vehicle following this rollover crash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person was injured on Sunday morning, November 9th in a rollover crash that occurred on Highway 45 near Burleigh.It happened around 7:15 a.m.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a female driver had to be extricated from her vehicle following this rollover crash.
Police: Sheriff's squad struck by vehicle near the Milwaukee County Courthouse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad was struck near the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday evening, October 27th.Police tell FOX6 News this was a property damage only crash -- saying no one was in the squad at the time.We're told the striking vehicle stayed at the scene, and Milwaukee police are looking into what may have caused the vehicle to strike the squad.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad was struck near the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday evening, October 27th.Police tell FOX6 News this was a property damage only crash -- saying no one was in the squad at the time.We're told the striking vehicle stayed at the scene, and Milwaukee police are looking into what may have caused the vehicle to strike the squad.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Sheriff's Office: Five sex offenders arrested during "Operation Trick or Treat"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says five sex offenders were arrested as law enforcement officials checked up on registered sex offenders in advance of and during Trick-or-Treat.The Sheriff’s Office conducted its annual “Operation Trick or Treat” initiative on Sunday, October 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says five sex offenders were arrested as law enforcement officials checked up on registered sex offenders in advance of and during Trick-or-Treat.The Sheriff’s Office conducted its annual “Operation Trick or Treat” initiative on Sunday, October 26th.
Operation Trick or Treat: Officers to conduct "knock and talks" at homes of sex offenders
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- They're teaming up for Operation Trick or Treat -- an effort to ensure the safety of children as they go door-to-door through neighborhoods collecting Halloween treats.On Sunday, October 26th, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., law enforcement teams (including the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit and Criminal Investigative Unit, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation and Parole, US Marshal’s Service and police departments in Milwaukee, West Allis, and West Milwaukee) will conduct “Knock and Talks” at residences of known sex offenders and serve warrants on sex offenders who have not registered with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.During the “Knock and Talks,” officers will enforce and confirm that sexual predators are in compliance with the Halloween guidelines set forth by the DOC.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- They're teaming up for Operation Trick or Treat -- an effort to ensure the safety of children as they go door-to-door through neighborhoods collecting Halloween treats.On Sunday, October 26th, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., law enforcement teams (including the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit and Criminal Investigative Unit, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation and Parole, US Marshal’s Service and police departments in Milwaukee, West Allis, and West Milwaukee) will conduct “Knock and Talks” at residences of known sex offenders and serve warrants on sex offenders who have not registered with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.During the “Knock and Talks,” officers will enforce and confirm that sexual predators are in compliance with the Halloween guidelines set forth by the DOC.
Minor crash slows traffic a bit on I-43/I-94 southbound at Howard Avenue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a crash on I-43/I-94 southbound at Howard Avenue slowed traffic for a bit on Tuesday evening, October 14th.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials say it was a minor crash, and the vehicles were on the right shoulder.No lanes of traffic were blocked, but we're told the crash did cause some slowdowns.Sheriff's officials say one person was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a laceration to the face.The crash scene was clearing around 7:45 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a crash on I-43/I-94 southbound at Howard Avenue slowed traffic for a bit on Tuesday evening, October 14th.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials say it was a minor crash, and the vehicles were on the right shoulder.No lanes of traffic were blocked, but we're told the crash did cause some slowdowns.Sheriff's officials say one person was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a laceration to the face.The crash scene was clearing around 7:45 p.m.
Semi jackknifes, leads to backups on NB I-43 west of Hale Interchange
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A semi tractor trailer jackknifed on northbound I-43 at 124th St.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- A semi tractor trailer jackknifed on northbound I-43 at 124th St.
Protocol now in place to screen for Ebola virus at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Jail now has in place a protocol to screen for the Ebola virus.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release, "The screening is a proactive way to reduce the likelihood of the Ebola virus disease entering the jail, and in the event that it did, to prevent its spread."Sheriff David Clarke added, "Routine screening occurs for every inmate for diseases like TB and Hepatitis C.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Jail now has in place a protocol to screen for the Ebola virus.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release, "The screening is a proactive way to reduce the likelihood of the Ebola virus disease entering the jail, and in the event that it did, to prevent its spread."Sheriff David Clarke added, "Routine screening occurs for every inmate for diseases like TB and Hepatitis C.
Tire flies off car on I-43, jumps median and plows into SUV's windshield
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A driver had to be taken to the hospital following an incident involving a tire that occurred on I-43 on Tuesday afternoon, October 7th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News just before 1:00 p.m., a vehicle headed southbound on I-43 lost a tire, which went over the median and through a northbound SUV's windshield.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A driver had to be taken to the hospital following an incident involving a tire that occurred on I-43 on Tuesday afternoon, October 7th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News just before 1:00 p.m., a vehicle headed southbound on I-43 lost a tire, which went over the median and through a northbound SUV's windshield.