Milw. Co. Sheriff's Office investigates threat against Sheriff Clarke

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a threat against Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.The threat came in the form of an email -- a message peppered with racial slurs and a hope of violence.Sheriff Clarke shared the email with FOX6 News Monday night.The email reads: "You lousy Uncle Tom piece of (expletive).

Three cars involved in crash near Highway 45 and North

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three cars were involved in a crash Sunday afternoon, March 3rd, near Highway 45 and North.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says one car rolled over and smashed into two other vehicles.The people in the vehicle that rolled were shaken up, but were able to walk around following the crash.They were taken to the hospital as a precaution.No one else was hurt.

Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Deputy involved in crash

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a two-car crash on Howell Avenue at Hutsteiner Dr.

FOX6 Investigators: Drunk drivers still avoiding interlocks

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 15,000 drunk drivers ordered to get a special breath-testing device installed on their cars have not done so.

Sheriff's deputy struck by car on SB I-43 at Greenfield Ave.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy was taken to the hospital Saturday evening, February 9th after being struck by a car while the deputy was responding to an accident.The incident happened at 7:03 p.m. as the deputy was attending to the accident on I-43 southbound near Greenfield Ave.The deputy was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons.The condition of the driver involved in the accident is not known.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.

Sheriff's OWI weekend patrols extended for Super Bowl Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Super Bowl Sunday, Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies were on the lookout for drivers under the influence.

Sheriff Clarke: "Calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released a new public service announcement regarding gun safety on Thursday, January 24th that is getting attention for its bluntness.

28-year-old Milwaukee woman charged with misuse of 911

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call from a passenger of a car on the freeway on Wednesday, January 23rd shortly after 2:00 p.m. -- reporting she was being held captive.

Sheriff's officials arrest 17 over the weekend for DUI offenses

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say 17 people were arrested this weekend (January 4th through 6th) for drunken driving.

18 drunk drivers arrested in holiday enforcement initiative

MILWAUKEE -- There were extra law enforcement patrols in Milwaukee County from Monday, December 31st through Tuesday, January 1st.

Sheriff's Office to announce first OWI offender of New Year

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is expected to announce the first drunken driver of the New Year. 

Deputy's squad struck by suspected drunk driver on I-43

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy was on a traffic stop inside his squad with his emergency lights activated on I-43 northbound at Locust Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 29th when his squad was rammed from behind by a suspected drunken driver.

37-year-old man arrested for fourth OWI offense

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials arrested 37-year-old Kevin Crivello of Cudahy for his fourth OWI. 

Sheriff's deputy sent home to change after wearing Packers jersey to work

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was asked to go home and change on Wednesday, December 12th, when he showed up to work wearing his Packers' A.J. Hawk jersey. 

Sheriff's officials responded to 32 freeway crashes Monday

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 32 crashes on the freeway system from 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 3rd. 

Man arrested for first OWI after rollover crash on I-43

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a rollover crash on southbound I-43 just north of Highway 100 in Greenfield early Sunday morning, and a 33-year-old man was arrested for his first OWI.