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.
32-year-old man injured in shooting near 55th and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 55th Street and Congress Street on Sunday, May 17, around 12:30 a.m.A 32-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to police.The circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 55th Street and Congress Street on Sunday, May 17, around 12:30 a.m.A 32-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to police.The circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MFD: 1 injured after car crashes into house near 19th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a home in Milwaukee's Lincoln Park neighborhood on Saturday.The Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were in the car at the time of the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a home in Milwaukee's Lincoln Park neighborhood on Saturday.The Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were in the car at the time of the crash.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded in shooting near Hopkins and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday evening on the city's north side.Authorities say a 31-year-old man was shot and wounded near Hopkins and Villard at around 5:40 p.m. on May 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday evening on the city's north side.Authorities say a 31-year-old man was shot and wounded near Hopkins and Villard at around 5:40 p.m. on May 16.
Racine man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2018 Christmas Day burglary, baseball bat beating incident
RACINE -- Deandre Charles was sentenced on Friday, May 15 to 10 years in prison and eight years of extended supervision on charges related to beating a man with a baseball bat on Christmas Day 2018.Charles, 27, of Racine was sentenced on the following charges:
RACINE -- Deandre Charles was sentenced on Friday, May 15 to 10 years in prison and eight years of extended supervision on charges related to beating a man with a baseball bat on Christmas Day 2018.Charles, 27, of Racine was sentenced on the following charges:
Vehicle fire damages two homes in Racine
RACINE -- Fire officials responded to a car fire at a residence near De Koven Avenue and Taylor Avenue around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.The vehicle was engulfed in the driveway between two houses causing exterior damage to the siding of both.Racine firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented both houses from sustaining further damage.The residents exited to safety and there were no injuries.The fire is under investigation and no more information is being released.
RACINE -- Fire officials responded to a car fire at a residence near De Koven Avenue and Taylor Avenue around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.The vehicle was engulfed in the driveway between two houses causing exterior damage to the siding of both.Racine firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented both houses from sustaining further damage.The residents exited to safety and there were no injuries.The fire is under investigation and no more information is being released.
WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.
MPD: Man faces life-threatening injuries after shooting near 44th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
We Energies crews called out to report of service line that was struck in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
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.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
Passenger from stolen vehicle in critical condition, struck by squad after crash during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.
Police: 2 dead following separate shootings in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Thursday morning, May 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Thursday morning, May 14.
National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
Baby seriously hurt after being bitten by family dog; 45-year-old woman also injured
MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.
Fire damages duplex near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday, May 13 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday, May 13 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee.
Tribute on 2 wheels: Bicycle riders honor law enforcement's fallen heroes
MILWAUKEE -- Every year, a bicycle ride of more than 300 miles takes place from New Jersey to our nation's capital.
MILWAUKEE -- Every year, a bicycle ride of more than 300 miles takes place from New Jersey to our nation's capital.
