Police release update in Greenfield stabbing death

GREENFIELD -- Greenfield police on Monday, July 16th released an update on this weekend's stabbing death near 44th and Morgan. 38-year-old Maggie Litwicki was found stabbed to death in her home early Saturday morning, July 14th.

Deputy stuck with heroin needle while investigating traffic stop

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was struck with a heroin needle while responding to a three-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 east of Mitchell Boulevard Wednesday, July 11th, just before 3:30 p.m.

53-year-old man arrested for fourth OWI

MILWAUKEE -- 53-year-old Robert Kraft was arrested Tuesday, July 10th for his fourth OWI.

Sheriff's officials: 38-year-old man died at Behavioral Health facility

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 38-year-old man at a Behavioral Health Division facility Monday morning, July 9th.

Deputy Sheriff's squad struck on I-894 near Lincoln Ave.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County deputy sheriff’s squad was struck at about 11:45 a.m. Friday on southbound I-894 just north of Lincoln Avenue in the median distress lane.

Sheriff's officials respond to wrong-way crash on U.S. 45

MILWAUKEE -- Sheriff's officials say a wrong-way driver struck another vehicle on U.S. 45 Tuesday afternoon, July 3rd.

Airport security employee suffers heart attack, dies

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies took a 911 call early Friday morning about an airport security employee suffering a possible heart attack.

Military ordnance found in Fond du Lac Co. basement

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit responded to a request from the Fond du Lac County Sheriff at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21st for the disposal of a military ordnance found in the basement of a Fond du Lac home.

Deputies arrest driver for hit-and-run that injured bicyclist

MILWAUKEE -- A witness tip helped Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies arrest a suspected hit-and-run driver who struck a bicyclist on an I-894 southbound off-ramp.

Sheriff's deputy speaks out after saving attorney's life

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies had to act fast after long-time defense attorney Bradley Bloch of Waukesha had a heart attack in the courtroom.

Sheriff's deputies save man's life after he stops breathing in courtroom

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies are credited with saving a 60-year-old man's life after he experienced difficulty breathing and collapsed in a courtroom Monday, June 11th.

K9 officer helps Sheriff's officials arrest felon at lakefront

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say K9 Officer "Arras" helped them arrest a felon who fled a traffic stop Sunday, June 10th.

Patient in custody after escaping from Mental Health Complex

WAUWATOSA -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 47-year-old male patient from the Behavioral Health Division is back in custody after they say he escaped in a food service truck.

Sheriff's Office conducting criminal investigation into high-ranking Nancy Evans

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a criminal investigation into a high-ranking member of its Detention Services Bureau.

West Bend man arrested for fifth OWI

MILWAUKEE – 37-year-old Derek Cramey of West Bend was arrested Friday, May 31st for his fifth OWI after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy observed him deviating lanes on southbound I-43 at Lapham.

Sheriff's Office issues Memorial Day arrest/citation numbers

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office increased its patrols during the Memorial Day weekend to ensure that the lakefront was free from crime and disorder -- especially given the warm temperatures and sunny skies.

Quieter day on Memorial Day at Milwaukee's lakefront

MILWAUKEE -- It was quieter along Milwaukee's lakefront on Memorial Day Monday, May 28th, compared to the weekend -- perhaps due to the gusty winds and threat of afternoon storms.