Sheriff: Milwaukee County Jail inmate found unconscious with 'ligature around his neck'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Jail inmate was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was found unconscious with "a ligature around his neck" on Sunday evening, Jan. 5.The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m., according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.Sheriff's officials said a correctional officer was conducting rounds in the jail when he opened a cell door to check the welfare of a 34-year-old man -- and found him unconscious.Medical attention was immediately administered, and the man was transferred to a hospital in critical condition.The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene to conduct an independent investigation into this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Jail inmate was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was found unconscious with "a ligature around his neck" on Sunday evening, Jan. 5.The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m., according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.Sheriff's officials said a correctional officer was conducting rounds in the jail when he opened a cell door to check the welfare of a 34-year-old man -- and found him unconscious.Medical attention was immediately administered, and the man was transferred to a hospital in critical condition.The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene to conduct an independent investigation into this incident.
'She's still out there:' Family of Lynn Rickard, missing for more than 2 years, hires private investigator
KANSASVILLE -- The daughter of a Kansasville woman who disappeared in June 2017 believes her mother is still alive and said Monday, Jan. 6 she hopes a private investigator will help bring her mom home.Time has done little to heal Laura Koehn's broken heart."Every day just gets worse," said Koehn. "I lost my best friend.
KANSASVILLE -- The daughter of a Kansasville woman who disappeared in June 2017 believes her mother is still alive and said Monday, Jan. 6 she hopes a private investigator will help bring her mom home.Time has done little to heal Laura Koehn's broken heart."Every day just gets worse," said Koehn. "I lost my best friend.
2 kids shot by motorist after throwing snowballs at passing vehicle: 'He should turn himself in'
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were shot Saturday, Jan. 4 after throwing snowballs at passing vehicles in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were shot Saturday, Jan. 4 after throwing snowballs at passing vehicles in Milwaukee.
Police: Man shot by son after argument near Booth and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot by his own son during an argument near Booth Street and Hadley Street on Monday afternoon, Jan. 6.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the 50-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.Meanwhile, the shooter, who police said is an adult, fled the scene.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot by his own son during an argument near Booth Street and Hadley Street on Monday afternoon, Jan. 6.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the 50-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.Meanwhile, the shooter, who police said is an adult, fled the scene.An investigation was ongoing.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, Jan. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, Jan. 5.
Police: Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend near Layton and Evergreen
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a stabbing near Layton Boulevard and Evergreen Lane on Sunday night, Jan. 5.It happened around 8:30 p.m.Police said the woman stabbed her 60-year-old boyfriend in the arm, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a stabbing near Layton Boulevard and Evergreen Lane on Sunday night, Jan. 5.It happened around 8:30 p.m.Police said the woman stabbed her 60-year-old boyfriend in the arm, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MPD: 2 injured in hit-and-run near Sherman and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were injured in a hit-and-run accident on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night.The Milwaukee Police Department was called to the incident, near Sherman and Congress, around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 4.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were injured in a hit-and-run accident on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night.The Milwaukee Police Department was called to the incident, near Sherman and Congress, around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 4.
Sheriff: Death investigation closes ramp to Highway 145 northbound
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called out to the ramp to Highway 145 northbound Saturday, Jan. 4.The call came in around 4:15 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a deputy reported a body in the grass adjacent to the freeway at Highway 145 south of 124th Street.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called out to the ramp to Highway 145 northbound Saturday, Jan. 4.The call came in around 4:15 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said a deputy reported a body in the grass adjacent to the freeway at Highway 145 south of 124th Street.
'A great way to give back:' MPD officers mingled with families during annual '3 Kings Event'
MILWAUKEE -- More than 200 children joined Milwaukee police officers from the Milwaukee Police Department's District 2 for the "Three Kings Event" on Saturday, Jan. 4.The event was hosted by the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization.The goal of the event was to offer an opportunity for children and families to have positive interactions with officers in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 200 children joined Milwaukee police officers from the Milwaukee Police Department's District 2 for the "Three Kings Event" on Saturday, Jan. 4.The event was hosted by the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization.The goal of the event was to offer an opportunity for children and families to have positive interactions with officers in the area.
MPD: 1 shot, another beaten in incident near 91st and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- One man was shot, another beaten, in an incident near 91st Street and Appleton Avenue on Milwaukee's far northwest side on Saturday, Jan. 4.Police said the incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m.The shooting victim, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man, was taken to the hospital with a serious gunshot wound and was in critical condition.
MILWAUKEE -- One man was shot, another beaten, in an incident near 91st Street and Appleton Avenue on Milwaukee's far northwest side on Saturday, Jan. 4.Police said the incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m.The shooting victim, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man, was taken to the hospital with a serious gunshot wound and was in critical condition.
Driver reached speeds of 130 mph, arrested after pursuit on NB I-43, authorities say
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities have apprehended the driver involved in a police pursuit on northbound I-43 near Silver Spring, Saturday.The pursuit began around 12 a.m. midnight on Saturday, Jan. 4.
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities have apprehended the driver involved in a police pursuit on northbound I-43 near Silver Spring, Saturday.The pursuit began around 12 a.m. midnight on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Milwaukee police called to overdose near 27th and Hope, 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to an overdose call around 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.Authorities say the overdose victim was taken to the hospital and two people were taken into custody from the scene near 27th and Hope.This is a developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to an overdose call around 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.Authorities say the overdose victim was taken to the hospital and two people were taken into custody from the scene near 27th and Hope.This is a developing story.
Milwaukee police investigate crash involving minivan, shuttle bus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened late Thursday night, Jan. 2 near 27th and Fond du Lac.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened late Thursday night, Jan. 2 near 27th and Fond du Lac.
1 car caught fire in 2-car crash near 76th and Brown Deer, police say
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a two-car crash near 76th and Brown Deer on the city's far north side Friday.Authorities say the crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on Jan. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a two-car crash near 76th and Brown Deer on the city's far north side Friday.Authorities say the crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on Jan. 3.