Tougher OWI laws could 'flood courts'
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are gearing up for another push to get tough on drunk drivers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are gearing up for another push to get tough on drunk drivers.
Corrections officer arrested for possession of marijuana
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a corrections officer was arrested for possession of marijuana.It happened during a traffic stop on Monday, May 13th just before 8:00 p.m.Officials say they observed an occupant throw a baggie out of the window.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a corrections officer was arrested for possession of marijuana.It happened during a traffic stop on Monday, May 13th just before 8:00 p.m.Officials say they observed an occupant throw a baggie out of the window.
Waukesha man unknowingly purchases grenade
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department evacuated the neighborhood near Wilson and Grand Avenues after a grenade was found inside a home."I opened it up and oh my god!" said Shane Dietrich.Dietrich and a friend planned to make some extra cash by purchasing the contents of a public storage unit on Layton and Highway 100 in Greenfield.When Dietrich got home, he began searching through his treasure trove."There's a grenade with a pin still in the handle," said Dietrich. "What's going to happen?
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department evacuated the neighborhood near Wilson and Grand Avenues after a grenade was found inside a home."I opened it up and oh my god!" said Shane Dietrich.Dietrich and a friend planned to make some extra cash by purchasing the contents of a public storage unit on Layton and Highway 100 in Greenfield.When Dietrich got home, he began searching through his treasure trove."There's a grenade with a pin still in the handle," said Dietrich. "What's going to happen?
Driver arrested for OWI after car starts on fire on I-43
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials responded to a car fire on I-43 at the Mineral Street off-ramp early Sunday morning, May 5th.Officials say a driver drove through a construction zone and into a two foot deep drop in the pavement, which caused the car to start on fire.The driver was able to escape, and was taken to the hospital -- and is expected to survive.That driver was also arrested for OWI (first offense).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials responded to a car fire on I-43 at the Mineral Street off-ramp early Sunday morning, May 5th.Officials say a driver drove through a construction zone and into a two foot deep drop in the pavement, which caused the car to start on fire.The driver was able to escape, and was taken to the hospital -- and is expected to survive.That driver was also arrested for OWI (first offense).
Ceremony marks 11th anniversary of Alexis Patterson's disappearance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Friday, May 3rd marked the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson.Patterson disappeared outside of Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School 11 years ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Friday, May 3rd marked the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson.Patterson disappeared outside of Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School 11 years ago.
Milw. Co. Sheriff's Office patrol on lakefront now underway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It felt a little like summer in Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 30th as many headed to the Lakefront to enjoy the sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It felt a little like summer in Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 30th as many headed to the Lakefront to enjoy the sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.
Man charged in attempt to disarm officer at Mental Health Complex
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Milwaukee man with Attempt to Disarm a Peace Officer, a Class H felony.On Wednesday, April 17, at about 5:30 a.m., a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a call about a patient causing a disturbance at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Center.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Milwaukee man with Attempt to Disarm a Peace Officer, a Class H felony.On Wednesday, April 17, at about 5:30 a.m., a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a call about a patient causing a disturbance at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Center.
Milw. Bomb Squad Commander urges vigilance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the tragedy at the Boston Marathon on Monday, people are on high alert, and are thinking about their safety.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the tragedy at the Boston Marathon on Monday, people are on high alert, and are thinking about their safety.
Man arrested for bomb threat at Behavioral Health Division
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 46-year-old Michael Wisniewski of Greenfield was arrested by Milwaukee County Sheriff Detectives after allegedly making a bomb threat at the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) on Watertown Plank Road Monday, April 15th.According to police, a nursing supervisor received a call from a man shouting that he had placed a bomb in the building, and stated that it would go off the next day.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 46-year-old Michael Wisniewski of Greenfield was arrested by Milwaukee County Sheriff Detectives after allegedly making a bomb threat at the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) on Watertown Plank Road Monday, April 15th.According to police, a nursing supervisor received a call from a man shouting that he had placed a bomb in the building, and stated that it would go off the next day.
Explosive substance turned in at West Bend firehouse
WEST BEND (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded on Tuesday, April 9th to the third call this week from surrounding communities to investigate and render safe explosive materials.The West Bend Police Department requested assistance after a highly explosive substance was turned in at a firehouse.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) technicians responded at 9 a.m. Tuesday.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST BEND (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded on Tuesday, April 9th to the third call this week from surrounding communities to investigate and render safe explosive materials.The West Bend Police Department requested assistance after a highly explosive substance was turned in at a firehouse.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) technicians responded at 9 a.m. Tuesday.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Findings released from audit of Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board has requested an audit of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board has requested an audit of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's deputy saves suicidal woman after jump over Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was able to save a suicidal woman, after she jumped off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, April 1st.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispatch broadcast of a pedestrian on the Hoan Bridge near a vehicle with its hazard lights on at 10:52 p.m. Monday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was able to save a suicidal woman, after she jumped off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, April 1st.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispatch broadcast of a pedestrian on the Hoan Bridge near a vehicle with its hazard lights on at 10:52 p.m. Monday.
Sheriff's officials: 22 weekend drunken driver arrests
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the start of this year, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered an aggressive weekend Driving Under the Influence (DUI) initiative to rid the Milwaukee County freeway system of drunken drivers.This weekend’s initiative from Friday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 31st at 6:00 a.m. resulted in the arrest of 22 drunken drivers.Seven of these were repeat offenders, and one of the DUI-1st offenders is a correctional officer with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday for making an improper left turn on N. 4th Street at McKinley Avenue.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the start of this year, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered an aggressive weekend Driving Under the Influence (DUI) initiative to rid the Milwaukee County freeway system of drunken drivers.This weekend’s initiative from Friday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 31st at 6:00 a.m. resulted in the arrest of 22 drunken drivers.Seven of these were repeat offenders, and one of the DUI-1st offenders is a correctional officer with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday for making an improper left turn on N. 4th Street at McKinley Avenue.
Sheriff's Office releases video of weekend OWI chase, arrest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has released video of a weekend OWI arrest involving a 19-year-old West Allis woman.Sheriff's officials say deputies were trying to pull Kirsten Reichard over early Saturday morning, March 23rd after they say she hit the median wall on three occasions.After a four-mile pursuit, Reichard finally pulled over in a construction zone near Chase Avenue.Officials say Reichard would not exit the vehicle, so deputies removed and handcuffed her.Reichard faces several charges, including OWI, recklessly endangering safety and possession of marijuana.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has released video of a weekend OWI arrest involving a 19-year-old West Allis woman.Sheriff's officials say deputies were trying to pull Kirsten Reichard over early Saturday morning, March 23rd after they say she hit the median wall on three occasions.After a four-mile pursuit, Reichard finally pulled over in a construction zone near Chase Avenue.Officials say Reichard would not exit the vehicle, so deputies removed and handcuffed her.Reichard faces several charges, including OWI, recklessly endangering safety and possession of marijuana.
East Troy man being charged with heroin possession following freeway crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 27-year-old East Troy man is being charged following a crash Monday, March 11th on I-43 westbound at the S. 84th Street on-ramp.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 27-year-old East Troy man is being charged following a crash Monday, March 11th on I-43 westbound at the S. 84th Street on-ramp.
10 months after allegations made against her, Nancy Evans not charged
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Nancy Evans, the former warden of the Milwaukee Correctional Facility in Franklin is accused of giving thousands of taxpayer dollars to her boyfriend. 10 months after the allegations were first made, Evans faces no criminal charges and still has a job with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.FOX6 News profiled Evans over a year ago -- taking a look at how quickly she was able to rise through the ranks.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Nancy Evans, the former warden of the Milwaukee Correctional Facility in Franklin is accused of giving thousands of taxpayer dollars to her boyfriend. 10 months after the allegations were first made, Evans faces no criminal charges and still has a job with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.FOX6 News profiled Evans over a year ago -- taking a look at how quickly she was able to rise through the ranks.
Mitchell Interchange ramp closed Sunday due to semi rollover
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported the southbound ramp in the Mitchell Interchange was closed Sunday evening, March 10th following a semi rollover.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman told FOX6 News a truck filled with 42,000 pounds of French fries rolled over, prompting the ramp shutdown.Cars were being diverted off of the highway at 27th Street.FOX6 News has learned a passenger in the semi suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported the southbound ramp in the Mitchell Interchange was closed Sunday evening, March 10th following a semi rollover.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman told FOX6 News a truck filled with 42,000 pounds of French fries rolled over, prompting the ramp shutdown.Cars were being diverted off of the highway at 27th Street.FOX6 News has learned a passenger in the semi suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital.
New Berlin business provides free training to Sheriff K-9's
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- K-9 officers never know what situation they'll encounter when chasing down criminals.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- K-9 officers never know what situation they'll encounter when chasing down criminals.
D.A. reviews case of man who allegedly threatened Sheriff Clarke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man accused of threatening Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke via an email is out of jail -- but not yet out of trouble.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man accused of threatening Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke via an email is out of jail -- but not yet out of trouble.