Sheriff's officials on hand as thousands take to Bradford Beach

MILWAUKEE -- The arrival of Memorial Day Weekend and summer-like temperatures in the area brought the unofficial start of summer for many, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was ready as thousands made their way to the beach this weekend.

Dog wanders onto freeway, causes three-vehicle crash

MILWAUKEE -- Three cars were involved in a crash around 9:30 Sunday morning, May 27th on I-43 between Hampton Ave.

56-year-old woman arrested for sixth OWI

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials arrested a 56-year-old woman for her sixth OWI early Saturday morning, May 26th.

Sheriff’s deputy involved in child porn case pleads not guilty

WEST ALLIS — Philip Wentzel, the former Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Sergeant facing a nine-count federal indictment for distribution and possession of child pornography pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court Friday morning, May 25th.

Nine-count federal indictment issued against former sheriff's sergeant

WEST ALLIS -- 41-year-old former Milwaukee County Sheriff's Sergeant Philip Wentzel faces a nine-count federal indictment for distribution and possession of child pornography.

"Click It or Ticket" seatbelt enforcement begins

GREENDALE -- Law enforcement officials ramped up their seat belt monitoring with the "Click It or Ticket" campaign which began Monday, May 21st.

Sheriff's officials looking for wanted suspect who fled deputies

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are looking for a suspect they say fled deputies at high speeds early Saturday morning, May 19th.

Seven arrested this weekend near Bradford Beach

MILWAUKEE -- It was the perfect day to hit up the beach on Saturday, May 19th - with temperatures in the mid-80s in most of southeastern Wisconsin, and mostly sunny skies.

Man arrested for OWI at lakefront had child in car

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a 42-year-old Greenfield man for drunk driving Monday evening, May 14th.

No injuries after sheriff's squad struck on North Ave.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a sheriff's deputy's squad car was struck while traveling on North Ave.

Milw. Co. Sheriff's Sgt. Philip Wentzel in federal custody

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a high-ranking deputy is being held in federal custody.

Woman charged with driving wrong way on Hoan Bridge

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials arrested 26-year-old Megan Ninneman of Milwaukee for first offense OWI after she was pulled over for driving the wrong way on I-794 over the Hoan Bridge early Wednesday morning, May 2nd.Ninneman has been charged with OWI-first offense, two counts of recklessly endangering safety and hit and run.Officials say Ninneman struck a vehicle while she was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-794 over the Hoan Bridge and did not stop.

Milwaukee Co. Sheriff’s Explorer Unit helps fellow Explorer in need

FRANKLIN -- 21-year-old college senior Cory Brennan not only had to deal with his mother's suicide, but pay for the funeral and her debts as well.

Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's unit nabs escaped inmate

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Apprehension Unit nabbed escaped inmate Eric Lee Tuesday morning.

Sheriff's office seeking escaped inmate

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit is looking for an escapee from the court-run Day Reporting Center.31-year-old Eric J.

Four inmates taken to hospital after bus clips semi

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies responded to an incident on I-43 at Holt Avenue Thursday, just before noon, in which a G4S Secure Solutions inmate transport bus clipped the right rear corner of a semi.Officials say the bus driver was attempting to change lanes to avoid a disabled vehicle.

Escaped inmate back in custody

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Apprehension Unit captured escaped inmate Thomas Jones.