County officials say Sheriff Clarke should welcome audit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says a decision to look at how Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke spends his money is not payback, but standard practice.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says a decision to look at how Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke spends his money is not payback, but standard practice.
War of words between Sheriff Clarke, County Board over audit
MILWAUKEE -- There's a new battle being waged in the war of words between Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik.Jursik authored a resolution that passed in February which calls for an audit of how the sheriff uses federal funds garnered from things like drug busts and other seizures.
MILWAUKEE -- There's a new battle being waged in the war of words between Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik.Jursik authored a resolution that passed in February which calls for an audit of how the sheriff uses federal funds garnered from things like drug busts and other seizures.
Second sheriff's squad struck on freeway over weekend
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was hurt at a crash scene early Sunday morning when her stopped squad was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound on I-94/43 at the Plainfield curve.The initial crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. Witnesses said a car was traveling at excessive speed, spun out and hit the wall twice.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was hurt at a crash scene early Sunday morning when her stopped squad was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound on I-94/43 at the Plainfield curve.The initial crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. Witnesses said a car was traveling at excessive speed, spun out and hit the wall twice.
Dash cam video shows collision with sheriff's deputy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department released on Monday dash cam video that shows an SUV slamming into the rear-end of a sheriff's deputy squad early Saturday morning.Sheriff's deputies responded to a single-car crash on southbound I-894 near Cleveland Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department released on Monday dash cam video that shows an SUV slamming into the rear-end of a sheriff's deputy squad early Saturday morning.Sheriff's deputies responded to a single-car crash on southbound I-894 near Cleveland Ave.
Five people run for cover as Jeep slams into sheriff's squad car
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies narrowly avoid being struck by an out-of-control Jeep on southbound Interstate 894 early Saturday morning.Deputies originally responded to a single-car crash on I-894 near Cleveland Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies narrowly avoid being struck by an out-of-control Jeep on southbound Interstate 894 early Saturday morning.Deputies originally responded to a single-car crash on I-894 near Cleveland Ave.
What would you do if you were stranded in a snowstorm?
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- During the blizzard last year, dozens of abandoned vehicles were found along highways in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- During the blizzard last year, dozens of abandoned vehicles were found along highways in southeast Wisconsin.
Debate over presidential security gets personal
MILWAUKEE -- The finger pointing over providing presidential security is getting rather personal.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was out of town Thursday.
MILWAUKEE -- The finger pointing over providing presidential security is getting rather personal.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was out of town Thursday.
Sheriff Clarke fires back over security duty during presidential visit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke responded Thursday to attacks against him by city and county politicians, who said Wednesday he did not provide enough protection during President Obama's trip to Milwaukee to visit Master Lock.The heads of Milwaukee's Common Council and County Board blasted Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Wednesday for not providing enough security for Obama, and Sheriff Clarke is pointing the finger back at them.Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines said Sheriff Clarke's decision to assign sheriff's deputies to only partial security for President Obama was appalling and embarrassing. "It's irresponsible, it's unprecedented, it's unheard of and it's just plain not right.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke responded Thursday to attacks against him by city and county politicians, who said Wednesday he did not provide enough protection during President Obama's trip to Milwaukee to visit Master Lock.The heads of Milwaukee's Common Council and County Board blasted Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Wednesday for not providing enough security for Obama, and Sheriff Clarke is pointing the finger back at them.Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines said Sheriff Clarke's decision to assign sheriff's deputies to only partial security for President Obama was appalling and embarrassing. "It's irresponsible, it's unprecedented, it's unheard of and it's just plain not right.
Wanted bank robber arrested by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy
MILWAUKEE -- A man wanted by U.S. Marshals for bank robbery is now in custody after being in a car that was pulled over by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy early Saturday morning.The deputy made the traffic stop at 12:05 a.m. on I-43 near the county line.
MILWAUKEE -- A man wanted by U.S. Marshals for bank robbery is now in custody after being in a car that was pulled over by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy early Saturday morning.The deputy made the traffic stop at 12:05 a.m. on I-43 near the county line.
Chief Flynn, Sheriff Clarke meet publicly to discuss bus safety
MILWAUKEE -- A "frank discussion on the status of public safety" between Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Wednesday became all about the Milwaukee County Transit System buses.For the first time, at least publicly, Flynn and Clarke met to discuss the Milwaukee County Transit System and safety for bus riders. "If Ed's got some resources and he can help me out in the parks and the buses, I say 'thank you,'" Clarke said. "It's not a major resource strain because I don't have to have a dedicated unit," Flynn said.Recent fights caught on camera on Milwaukee County Transit System buses have sparked a small controversy over the safety of riders.
MILWAUKEE -- A "frank discussion on the status of public safety" between Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Wednesday became all about the Milwaukee County Transit System buses.For the first time, at least publicly, Flynn and Clarke met to discuss the Milwaukee County Transit System and safety for bus riders. "If Ed's got some resources and he can help me out in the parks and the buses, I say 'thank you,'" Clarke said. "It's not a major resource strain because I don't have to have a dedicated unit," Flynn said.Recent fights caught on camera on Milwaukee County Transit System buses have sparked a small controversy over the safety of riders.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office capture escaped inmate
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office captured 22-year-old Demond Thomas, an inmate who cut off his GPS bracelet late Tuesday night.The MCSO will seek a felony charge of escape against Thomas.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office captured 22-year-old Demond Thomas, an inmate who cut off his GPS bracelet late Tuesday night.The MCSO will seek a felony charge of escape against Thomas.
Oconomowoc man arrested for his fifth driving drunk offense
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a five-time repeat drunk driver from Oconomowoc early Wednesday morning.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a five-time repeat drunk driver from Oconomowoc early Wednesday morning.
Surveillance video released after county bus attack
Milwaukee police say a man attacked a woman on a Milwaukee County bus Friday around 2:45 p.m. in West Allis, and police say the attack was unprovoked, and could have been worse if another passenger hadn't stepped in.
Milwaukee police say a man attacked a woman on a Milwaukee County bus Friday around 2:45 p.m. in West Allis, and police say the attack was unprovoked, and could have been worse if another passenger hadn't stepped in.
Waukesha man arrested for fourth drunk driving offense
A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy arrested 26-year-old Brian Heineck of Waukesha late Tuesday night for his fourth drunk driving offense.The deputy spotted Heineck on eastbound I-94 near 68th Street.
A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy arrested 26-year-old Brian Heineck of Waukesha late Tuesday night for his fourth drunk driving offense.The deputy spotted Heineck on eastbound I-94 near 68th Street.
County Board overrides 18 out of 23 of Abele's vetoes
The Milwaukee County Board voted to override 18 of the 23 vetoes put into place by County Executive Chris Abele in the 2012 county budget.
The Milwaukee County Board voted to override 18 of the 23 vetoes put into place by County Executive Chris Abele in the 2012 county budget.