Suspect accused of striking corrections officer inside jail's booking room
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect is accused of striking a correctional officer inside the Milwaukee County Jail's booking room.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect is accused of striking a correctional officer inside the Milwaukee County Jail's booking room.
Task force established to assess wrong-way driving problem
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has announced a special task force has been established to assess Milwaukee County's wrong-way driving problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has announced a special task force has been established to assess Milwaukee County's wrong-way driving problem.
Woman accused of stealing personal info. from Election Comm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of an individual whom they say confessed to stealing personal information from the Milwaukee County Election Commission Office.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered his Criminal Investigation Division to do an investigation in February after receiving a complaint of stolen identities and fraudulent credit card applications from employees at the Milwaukee County Election Commission Office.Detectives identified a suspect through their investigation.Sheriff’s detectives arrested the suspect on Thursday, March 20th, and she confessed to stealing personal information from the employees’ purses and then applying for credit cards in their names.She subsequently made fraudulent online purchases with the cards, according to the Sheriff's Office.The subject was booked on two felony counts of Unauthorized use of an individual’s personal identifying information or documents, and one misdemeanor count of Theft.The Class H felony counts each carry a penalty of up to six years in prison.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of an individual whom they say confessed to stealing personal information from the Milwaukee County Election Commission Office.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered his Criminal Investigation Division to do an investigation in February after receiving a complaint of stolen identities and fraudulent credit card applications from employees at the Milwaukee County Election Commission Office.Detectives identified a suspect through their investigation.Sheriff’s detectives arrested the suspect on Thursday, March 20th, and she confessed to stealing personal information from the employees’ purses and then applying for credit cards in their names.She subsequently made fraudulent online purchases with the cards, according to the Sheriff's Office.The subject was booked on two felony counts of Unauthorized use of an individual’s personal identifying information or documents, and one misdemeanor count of Theft.The Class H felony counts each carry a penalty of up to six years in prison.
Dashcam video released after man arrested for 7th DUI
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have released dashcam video after a 42-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for his seventh DUI offense.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials have released dashcam video after a 42-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for his seventh DUI offense.
Clarke: Most celebrate responsibly, but "some simply will not"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's no way around it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's no way around it.
Prison guard arrested in alleged domestic violence incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
DA rules County employee accused of theft won't face charges
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a County employee has confessed to stealing from the Sheriff's Office.According to the Sheriff's Office, in December of 2013, the Sheriff's Office received notification that a process unit's cash register was showing shortages from money taken in.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered detectives to investigate.The investigation pointed to 38-year-old Damond Watts of Milwaukee, who confessed to stealing approximately $1,000 over a period of time.Watts was employed by Milwaukee County since August 2012.The Sheriff's Office sought misdemeanor charges of theft with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Last week, Assistant District Attorney Michael Lonski did not issue a criminal charge and is recommending that it be handled as a deferred prosecution case.A deferred prosecution means, for example, that there is a stipulation that if Watt engages in no further criminal conduct, no charge will be issued."A deferred prosecution normalizes criminal behavior and removes accountability.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a County employee has confessed to stealing from the Sheriff's Office.According to the Sheriff's Office, in December of 2013, the Sheriff's Office received notification that a process unit's cash register was showing shortages from money taken in.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered detectives to investigate.The investigation pointed to 38-year-old Damond Watts of Milwaukee, who confessed to stealing approximately $1,000 over a period of time.Watts was employed by Milwaukee County since August 2012.The Sheriff's Office sought misdemeanor charges of theft with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Last week, Assistant District Attorney Michael Lonski did not issue a criminal charge and is recommending that it be handled as a deferred prosecution case.A deferred prosecution means, for example, that there is a stipulation that if Watt engages in no further criminal conduct, no charge will be issued."A deferred prosecution normalizes criminal behavior and removes accountability.
Sheriff's deputy's squad struck Saturday on I-94 near Ryan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eighth time since December 2013, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a deputy's squad car was struck by another driver.It happened on Saturday, March 1st, shortly after 9:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the eighth time since December 2013, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a deputy's squad car was struck by another driver.It happened on Saturday, March 1st, shortly after 9:00 p.m.
Milw. Co. Jail inmate accused of assaulting corrections officers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Jail inmate serving time for attempted first degree intentional homicide assaulted corrections officers inside the jail on Tuesday morning, February 25th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Jail inmate serving time for attempted first degree intentional homicide assaulted corrections officers inside the jail on Tuesday morning, February 25th.
Sheriff's deputy injured after squad car struck Sunday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has happened again.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has happened again.
Motorist rear-ends squad at crash scene, deputy hurt
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was hurt after a motorist rear-ended his squad on Monday, February 17th.The deputy was on the scene of another crash -- blocking off the right lane of traffic to protect those in the wreck.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was hurt after a motorist rear-ended his squad on Monday, February 17th.The deputy was on the scene of another crash -- blocking off the right lane of traffic to protect those in the wreck.
Arrest made in $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detectives from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man they say is connected to a $20,000 theft at Mitchell International Airport.The theft happened in December 2012 at the airport.
Deputy struck by driver, injured for second time this winter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was injured Thursday, February 13th after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on the road -- marking the second time this particular deputy has been hit this winter.While responding to a rollover crash on Highway 145, a driver lost control and hit another vehicle before crashing into a fire truck and the deputy's squad car.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was injured Thursday, February 13th after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on the road -- marking the second time this particular deputy has been hit this winter.While responding to a rollover crash on Highway 145, a driver lost control and hit another vehicle before crashing into a fire truck and the deputy's squad car.
Man with firearm reported near Milw. Co. Courthouse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th, two men were reported near the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th, two men were reported near the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Sheriff's deputy injured in crash on highway Thursday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Highway 145 on-ramp to southbound Highway 45.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a two-vehicle crash on the Highway 145 on-ramp to southbound Highway 45.
Correctional officer accused in videotaping incident resigns
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The correctional officer under arrest for placing a surveillance camera in the women’s locker room at the Milwaukee County Jail has resigned.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The correctional officer under arrest for placing a surveillance camera in the women’s locker room at the Milwaukee County Jail has resigned.
Inmate accuses former correctional officer of sexual assault
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a criminal investigation of a correctional officer who was accused of having sexual contact with an inmate.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a criminal investigation of a correctional officer who was accused of having sexual contact with an inmate.
Deputies injured when squad struck on freeway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies were injured this morning when their squad was struck by a vehicle on the northbound I-894 off ramp at Beloit Road.The squad had been stopped with its emergency lights activated to provide warning of a traffic crash ahead.Both deputies were conveyed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The Greenfield Police Department is investigating the crash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies were injured this morning when their squad was struck by a vehicle on the northbound I-894 off ramp at Beloit Road.The squad had been stopped with its emergency lights activated to provide warning of a traffic crash ahead.Both deputies were conveyed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.The Greenfield Police Department is investigating the crash.
Sheriff says 6 of Top 10 wanted suspects arrested since October
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr.
Correctional officer under investigation for alleged rape of inmate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's spokeswoman has confirmed for FOX6 News the Sheriff's Office is investigating the alleged rape of an inmate by a Milwaukee County correctional officer.The Sheriff's Office has completed an internal investigation -- and has turned over information to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.The Sheriff's Office is asking for charges including second degree sexual assault, obstruction and misconduct in public office.The correctional officer was being held at the Waukesha County Jail.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's spokeswoman has confirmed for FOX6 News the Sheriff's Office is investigating the alleged rape of an inmate by a Milwaukee County correctional officer.The Sheriff's Office has completed an internal investigation -- and has turned over information to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.The Sheriff's Office is asking for charges including second degree sexual assault, obstruction and misconduct in public office.The correctional officer was being held at the Waukesha County Jail.