MCSO: 3 arrested after pursuit; Car was stolen, involved in hit-and-run in Waukesha County
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities have taken three people into custody for their involvement in a hit-and-run involving a stolen car, Thursday, Dec. 5 around 8:20 p.m.Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office spotted a black sedan with severe front-end damage on eastbound I-94 that matched the description of a car reported by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department as being involved in a hit-and-run at Brookfield and Barker Roads.When authorities attempted to pull the car over, the driver fled.
MILWAUKEE -- Authorities have taken three people into custody for their involvement in a hit-and-run involving a stolen car, Thursday, Dec. 5 around 8:20 p.m.Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office spotted a black sedan with severe front-end damage on eastbound I-94 that matched the description of a car reported by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department as being involved in a hit-and-run at Brookfield and Barker Roads.When authorities attempted to pull the car over, the driver fled.
MPD seeks help to ID man wanted for shooting near 47th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Police: 22-year-old man shot, wounded near 48th and Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 48th and Center on Thursday evening, Dec. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 48th and Center on Thursday evening, Dec. 5.
Milwaukee man charged in connection with crash that led to woman's death
MILWAUKEE -- Pedro Gonzalez-Iniguez of Milwaukee is charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle after an incident that happened on the city's south side late last week.According to the criminal complaint, officers were dispatched to the intersection of 16th and Mitchell in Milwaukee around 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
MILWAUKEE -- Pedro Gonzalez-Iniguez of Milwaukee is charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle after an incident that happened on the city's south side late last week.According to the criminal complaint, officers were dispatched to the intersection of 16th and Mitchell in Milwaukee around 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
Police investigate threat made by student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast
MILWAUKEE -- An alleged threat made by one student to another at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast has been deemed non-credible.The threat was made in the last month.
MILWAUKEE -- An alleged threat made by one student to another at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast has been deemed non-credible.The threat was made in the last month.
'It's a concern:' Boys ages 12, 13, 14, arrested for terror threats to Wedgewood School in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested three boys -- ages 12, 13, and 14 -- for making terror threats via social media to Wedgewood Park International School near 68th Street and Morgan Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested three boys -- ages 12, 13, and 14 -- for making terror threats via social media to Wedgewood Park International School near 68th Street and Morgan Avenue.
Police seek 3 who pushed woman into vehicle near Oakland and Irving; demanded property
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 4 on Irving Place near Oakland Avenue.It happened shortly before 10 a.m.Police said two of the men approached the victim while the third man stayed in a vehicle -- a gray Chevy Impala.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 4 on Irving Place near Oakland Avenue.It happened shortly before 10 a.m.Police said two of the men approached the victim while the third man stayed in a vehicle -- a gray Chevy Impala.
$100K cash bond for parolee arrested after robbery, pursuit, crash near I-41 and Appleton Avenue
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Dec. 4 against Korey Reaves, 32, in connection with an armed robbery that led to a chase and standoff.Reaves was charged with armed robbery, repeater, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, repeater, and take and drive vehicle without consent, repeater.He made his initial appearance in court Wednesday.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Dec. 4 against Korey Reaves, 32, in connection with an armed robbery that led to a chase and standoff.Reaves was charged with armed robbery, repeater, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, repeater, and take and drive vehicle without consent, repeater.He made his initial appearance in court Wednesday.
MCSO apprehends employee in identity theft, felony misconduct case
MILWAUKEE -- The Criminal Investigations Division of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has initiated an investigation into complaints that funds had been withdrawn from Milwaukee County Jail inmates' accounts without their consent.In October and November, the MCSO received those complaints from individuals who had been released from the Milwaukee County Jail, which ensures inmates are returned their personal funds upon release.A primary suspect -- Decorie Smith -- has been identified.
MILWAUKEE -- The Criminal Investigations Division of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has initiated an investigation into complaints that funds had been withdrawn from Milwaukee County Jail inmates' accounts without their consent.In October and November, the MCSO received those complaints from individuals who had been released from the Milwaukee County Jail, which ensures inmates are returned their personal funds upon release.A primary suspect -- Decorie Smith -- has been identified.
Wrong-way driver causes 3-vehicle crash on SB I-43, showed no signs of impairment
MILWAUKEE -- A three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down a stretch of southbound I-43 near Capitol Drive on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene around 11 a.m. -- and reports a driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-43.When they arrived on the scene, deputies found three vehicles and debris covering all three lanes.Officials say the wrong-way driver, a female, showed no signs of impairment.
MILWAUKEE -- A three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver shut down a stretch of southbound I-43 near Capitol Drive on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene around 11 a.m. -- and reports a driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-43.When they arrived on the scene, deputies found three vehicles and debris covering all three lanes.Officials say the wrong-way driver, a female, showed no signs of impairment.
Local artist Kaylee Crossfire discusses her journey on new Netflix show helping hip-hop artists
MILWAUKEE -- It's a new music competition show on Netflix helping hip-hop artists pursue their dreams.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a new music competition show on Netflix helping hip-hop artists pursue their dreams.
Sheriff: Pothole on I-894 at 60th Street deflated tires for 6 drivers
MILWAUKEE -- Six drivers had to be towed after a pothole resulted in flat tires on I-894 at 60th Street on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 5:30 p.m.The pothole was in the right lane at 68th Street, where there is construction.The right lane was temporarily closed until the Milwaukee County Highway Department came out to fix the pothole.Again, six vehicles were towed due to flat tires.Sheriff's officials said crews took out the overpass for 68th Street to rebuild the bridge, and as part of the construction, the lanes shift to the right and the pothole formed in the right lane in what was previously the right distress lane.The lane was closed for approximately one hour.
MILWAUKEE -- Six drivers had to be towed after a pothole resulted in flat tires on I-894 at 60th Street on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 5:30 p.m.The pothole was in the right lane at 68th Street, where there is construction.The right lane was temporarily closed until the Milwaukee County Highway Department came out to fix the pothole.Again, six vehicles were towed due to flat tires.Sheriff's officials said crews took out the overpass for 68th Street to rebuild the bridge, and as part of the construction, the lanes shift to the right and the pothole formed in the right lane in what was previously the right distress lane.The lane was closed for approximately one hour.
Police: 2 men hurt in shooting near 26th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th Street and Auer Avenue late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victims, Milwaukee men ages 39 and 33, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine what led up to this, with police noting one of the victims was not cooperating with investigators.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th Street and Auer Avenue late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victims, Milwaukee men ages 39 and 33, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine what led up to this, with police noting one of the victims was not cooperating with investigators.
MFD lieutenant resigns amid accusations he sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
36-year-old shot on Milwaukee's north side, police searching for suspect
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened around 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Authorities say the incident happened near 63rd and Kaul on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened around 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Authorities say the incident happened near 63rd and Kaul on the city's north side.
Police: Threat made by Carmen Schools student determined to be non-credible
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."
'I've got about half a pound:' Traffic stop for busted headlight led to arrests for marijuana in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop for a busted headlight turned into a drug bust in Racine County on Saturday, Nov. 30.Around 9:30 p.m., a Racine County deputy was on patrol along I-94 southbound in the Village of Yorkville when they saw a red car approaching them with a defective passenger side headlamp.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop for a busted headlight turned into a drug bust in Racine County on Saturday, Nov. 30.Around 9:30 p.m., a Racine County deputy was on patrol along I-94 southbound in the Village of Yorkville when they saw a red car approaching them with a defective passenger side headlamp.