Deputy charged in death of MPS lobbyist waives preliminary hearing, pleads not guilty

Deputy charged in death of MPS lobbyist waives preliminary hearing, pleads not guilty

MILWAUKEE -- Joel Streicher, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy facing a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a January crash that killed a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist, waived his preliminary hearing, was bound over for trial and entered a plea of not guilty on Friday, May 29.47-year-old Ceasar Stinson was the victim of a Jan. 25 crash near 10th Street and State Street while Streicher was on duty, prosecutors said.According to the complaint filed on May 18, Streicher told investigators he "looked away from the road to look at his squad computer," and indicated it "was possible he had driven through a red light."Streicher, who indicated he had been a deputy since 1996, told investigators he "did not have a memory of seeing any of the traffic signals or entering the intersection," and his "next memory was the crash." He said he never saw the victim's vehicle.The complaint said the video showed the lights were red for 11 seconds prior to the crash.

MILWAUKEE -- Joel Streicher, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy facing a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a January crash that killed a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist, waived his preliminary hearing, was bound over for trial and entered a plea of not guilty on Friday, May 29.47-year-old Ceasar Stinson was the victim of a Jan. 25 crash near 10th Street and State Street while Streicher was on duty, prosecutors said.According to the complaint filed on May 18, Streicher told investigators he "looked away from the road to look at his squad computer," and indicated it "was possible he had driven through a red light."Streicher, who indicated he had been a deputy since 1996, told investigators he "did not have a memory of seeing any of the traffic signals or entering the intersection," and his "next memory was the crash." He said he never saw the victim's vehicle.The complaint said the video showed the lights were red for 11 seconds prior to the crash.

Sheriff: Milwaukee man fired handgun toward woman, children at Moody Park

Sheriff: Milwaukee man fired handgun toward woman, children at Moody Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Tuesday evening, May 26 arrested a man accused of firing a handgun in the direction of a woman and several children.It happened just before 5 p.m. at the park on Burleigh Street.Sheriff's officials said at the park, witnesses indicated after firing, the man dropped the gun and fled.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Tuesday evening, May 26 arrested a man accused of firing a handgun in the direction of a woman and several children.It happened just before 5 p.m. at the park on Burleigh Street.Sheriff's officials said at the park, witnesses indicated after firing, the man dropped the gun and fled.

Police: Driver in custody after pursuit ends near HWY 100 and Watertown Plank

Police: Driver in custody after pursuit ends near HWY 100 and Watertown Plank

WAUWATOSA -- A male driver has been taken into custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday night, according to Greenfield police.Police attempted to stop the driver for vehicle registration issues when he took off.

WAUWATOSA -- A male driver has been taken into custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday night, according to Greenfield police.Police attempted to stop the driver for vehicle registration issues when he took off.

'There will be justice:' Family of MPS lobbyist killed in crash speaks on charges against deputy

'There will be justice:' Family of MPS lobbyist killed in crash speaks on charges against deputy

MILWAUKEE -- The family of a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist killed in a crash near 10th Street and State Street in January said Wednesday, May 20 the loss remains overwhelming nearly four months later.

MILWAUKEE -- The family of a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist killed in a crash near 10th Street and State Street in January said Wednesday, May 20 the loss remains overwhelming nearly four months later.

Sheriff: 17-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting on basketball court at Dineen Park

Sheriff: 17-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting on basketball court at Dineen Park

MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at the basketball courts at Dineen Park Wednesday evening, May 20.It happened just after 5 p.m. at the park near 67th Street and Vienna Avenue.Sheriff's officials said Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies responded to 911 calls for a shooting at the park and found the 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.A preliminary investigation revealed there were approximately 20 people in the area at the time.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is being handled by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigation Division.Anyone with information on the shooter(s) was asked to please contact MCSO.

MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at the basketball courts at Dineen Park Wednesday evening, May 20.It happened just after 5 p.m. at the park near 67th Street and Vienna Avenue.Sheriff's officials said Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies responded to 911 calls for a shooting at the park and found the 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.A preliminary investigation revealed there were approximately 20 people in the area at the time.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is being handled by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigation Division.Anyone with information on the shooter(s) was asked to please contact MCSO.

I-794 EB/WB reopens after utility emergency between Marquette Interchange, Lake Interchange

I-794 EB/WB reopens after utility emergency between Marquette Interchange, Lake Interchange

MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on I-794 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed between the Marquette Interchange and the Lake Interchange Monday morning, May 18 because of a utility emergency.According to We Energies, heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the steam system in downtown Milwaukee – creating large steam plumes."We are investigating a steam system outage that is impacting some customers.

MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on I-794 eastbound and westbound were temporarily closed between the Marquette Interchange and the Lake Interchange Monday morning, May 18 because of a utility emergency.According to We Energies, heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the steam system in downtown Milwaukee – creating large steam plumes."We are investigating a steam system outage that is impacting some customers.

MCSO reports 47 crashes in 14-hour span as rain made roads slick

MCSO reports 47 crashes in 14-hour span as rain made roads slick

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate crashes that occurred on I-43 Sunday morning, May 17 -- two of a total of 47 crashes between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate crashes that occurred on I-43 Sunday morning, May 17 -- two of a total of 47 crashes between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Sheriff: Driver arrested after fleeing deputies, crashing near Hwy 100 and Bluemound

Sheriff: Driver arrested after fleeing deputies, crashing near Hwy 100 and Bluemound

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a driver seen speeding without headlights on while deviating between lanes on I-41 northbound near Wisconsin Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 16, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a driver seen speeding without headlights on while deviating between lanes on I-41 northbound near Wisconsin Avenue around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 16, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

On-ramp to I-41 NB from Appleton Avenue closed Friday morning after report of 'shots fired'

On-ramp to I-41 NB from Appleton Avenue closed Friday morning after report of 'shots fired'

MILWAUKEE -- The on-ramp to northbound I-41/US 45 from Appleton Avenue was temporarily closed Friday morning, May 15 following reports of "shots fired."Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, a search of the on-ramp was conducted and shell casings were recovered.A canvass of the residential area, located adjacent to the freeway, was conducted and there were no reports of any citizens being injured.The sheriff's offices says local hospitals were also contacted and there were no reports of any recent gun shot victims.The on-ramp was closed from approximately 3:05 a.m. to 5:49 a.m.There are no suspects or victims at this time.This is an ongoing investigation and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- The on-ramp to northbound I-41/US 45 from Appleton Avenue was temporarily closed Friday morning, May 15 following reports of "shots fired."Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, a search of the on-ramp was conducted and shell casings were recovered.A canvass of the residential area, located adjacent to the freeway, was conducted and there were no reports of any citizens being injured.The sheriff's offices says local hospitals were also contacted and there were no reports of any recent gun shot victims.The on-ramp was closed from approximately 3:05 a.m. to 5:49 a.m.There are no suspects or victims at this time.This is an ongoing investigation and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation.

MCSO: Stadium interchange partially closed due to semi rollover

MCSO: Stadium interchange partially closed due to semi rollover

MILWAUKEE -- A portion of the stadium interchange was closed Saturday, May 9 due to a roll-over semi-truck incident, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.The truck rolled over Saturday afternoon before 4 p.m. Authorities announced the closure of the ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound WIS-175.Officials did not say what caused the semi to roll over, and no other vehicles appeared to be involved.

MILWAUKEE -- A portion of the stadium interchange was closed Saturday, May 9 due to a roll-over semi-truck incident, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.The truck rolled over Saturday afternoon before 4 p.m. Authorities announced the closure of the ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound WIS-175.Officials did not say what caused the semi to roll over, and no other vehicles appeared to be involved.

MCSO: Driver arrested for OWI after crash on SB I-43 near Wells

MCSO: Driver arrested for OWI after crash on SB I-43 near Wells

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were called to a one-car crash on southbound I-43 near Wells Saturday just before noon.Authorities say the car crashed into the wall of the interstate and the driver complained of minor injuries but refused medical treatment.The driver showed signs of impairment, officials said, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated - second offense, and taken to the hospital.The two right lanes of traffic were closed for approximately 40 minutes as a result of the crash.

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were called to a one-car crash on southbound I-43 near Wells Saturday just before noon.Authorities say the car crashed into the wall of the interstate and the driver complained of minor injuries but refused medical treatment.The driver showed signs of impairment, officials said, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated - second offense, and taken to the hospital.The two right lanes of traffic were closed for approximately 40 minutes as a result of the crash.

MCSO: Shots fired at vehicle cause closure of I-94 EB near Miller Park, suspect in custody

MCSO: Shots fired at vehicle cause closure of I-94 EB near Miller Park, suspect in custody

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office closed eastbound I-94 near the Stadium Interchange around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 due to a report of a vehicle being struck by gunfire.Authorities say they spoke to the person who called in the incident after his vehicle was shot at.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office closed eastbound I-94 near the Stadium Interchange around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 due to a report of a vehicle being struck by gunfire.Authorities say they spoke to the person who called in the incident after his vehicle was shot at.

Sheriff: 2 Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for COVID-19

Sheriff: 2 Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, April 19 reported two Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for the coronavirus, but said neither showed symptoms while in custody.MCSO officials said officials with the jail's contracted medical provider reported that one individual detained in the jail, and one individual released from the jail on Sunday, tested positive for COVID-19.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, April 19 reported two Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for the coronavirus, but said neither showed symptoms while in custody.MCSO officials said officials with the jail's contracted medical provider reported that one individual detained in the jail, and one individual released from the jail on Sunday, tested positive for COVID-19.