Sheriff releases description of vehicle sought in 3rd freeway shooting in less than 2 weeks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Monday, Oct. 28 released a description of the vehicle sought in connection with a shooting that closed I-43 Sunday night, Oct. 27 -- the third such incident in less than two weeks.The shooting was non-fatal, and happened shortly before 8 p.m., north of Silver Spring Drive.The incident was reported by a driver whose minivan had sustained damage to the front driver-side window.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Monday, Oct. 28 released a description of the vehicle sought in connection with a shooting that closed I-43 Sunday night, Oct. 27 -- the third such incident in less than two weeks.The shooting was non-fatal, and happened shortly before 8 p.m., north of Silver Spring Drive.The incident was reported by a driver whose minivan had sustained damage to the front driver-side window.
Woman reaches plea deal in crash that killed friend, injured 2-year-old
MILWAUKEE — Taylor Arms of Milwaukee, charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened at 67th Street and Marion Street in Milwaukee on Oct. 25, 2018 reached a plea deal in the case more than a year later -- pleading no contest to operator flee/elude officer, causing death on Monday, Oct. 28.Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 19.Prosecutors said she was attempting to flee police when the vehicle she was driving, without a valid license, struck a tree.A 21-year-old woman died in the crash -- and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized with serious injuries.According to the criminal complaint, officers were traveling eastbound on W.
MILWAUKEE — Taylor Arms of Milwaukee, charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened at 67th Street and Marion Street in Milwaukee on Oct. 25, 2018 reached a plea deal in the case more than a year later -- pleading no contest to operator flee/elude officer, causing death on Monday, Oct. 28.Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 19.Prosecutors said she was attempting to flee police when the vehicle she was driving, without a valid license, struck a tree.A 21-year-old woman died in the crash -- and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized with serious injuries.According to the criminal complaint, officers were traveling eastbound on W.
Sheriff: Needles, crack pipe found in vehicle after witnesses reported reckless driving on I-94
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Monday, Oct. 28 against a Sullivan man accused in connection with a crash involving a semi that was being towed on I-94 near Highway 20 on Saturday afternoon Oct. 26.David Wetherell, 34, faces one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, repeater, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, repeater.The crash happened just after 2 p.m., when deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 from Milwaukee County.Witnesses said a Kia station wagon was weaving all over the road, nearly crashing into other vehicles.It eventually crashed into the semi being towed near the southbound Highway 20 entrance ramp, causing significant damage the station wagon.There were no reported injuries in the crash.Wetherall was identified as the driver of the station wagon.Field sobriety testing led to his arrest for OWI, first offense.Sheriff's officials said a search of his vehicle revealed hypodermic needles, a crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia.Wetherell made his initial appearance in court on Monday.
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Monday, Oct. 28 against a Sullivan man accused in connection with a crash involving a semi that was being towed on I-94 near Highway 20 on Saturday afternoon Oct. 26.David Wetherell, 34, faces one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, repeater, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, repeater.The crash happened just after 2 p.m., when deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 from Milwaukee County.Witnesses said a Kia station wagon was weaving all over the road, nearly crashing into other vehicles.It eventually crashed into the semi being towed near the southbound Highway 20 entrance ramp, causing significant damage the station wagon.There were no reported injuries in the crash.Wetherall was identified as the driver of the station wagon.Field sobriety testing led to his arrest for OWI, first offense.Sheriff's officials said a search of his vehicle revealed hypodermic needles, a crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia.Wetherell made his initial appearance in court on Monday.
Prosecutors: Driver accused of hitting bicyclist in Racine County admitted to drinking during Packers game
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County said he had one beer at a bar while watching the Green Bay Packers game before going for a drive towards Wind Lake.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County said he had one beer at a bar while watching the Green Bay Packers game before going for a drive towards Wind Lake.
Prosecutors: Waukesha man accused of 6th OWI was transporting 82-year-old mother after drinking
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waukesha man stands accused of driving drunk with his 82-year-old mother as a passenger on Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Town of Dover in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waukesha man stands accused of driving drunk with his 82-year-old mother as a passenger on Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Town of Dover in Racine County.
Police: 2 dead, 1 injured following 3 separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed and another injured following three separate shootings in Milwaukee Saturday evening, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27.The first shooting happened near 29th Street and Clybourn Street around 6 p.m. Saturday.Police said a 23-year-old Milwaukee man was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed and another injured following three separate shootings in Milwaukee Saturday evening, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27.The first shooting happened near 29th Street and Clybourn Street around 6 p.m. Saturday.Police said a 23-year-old Milwaukee man was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Driver suffers medical condition, hits MPD squad near Neighborhood Task Force building
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Monday morning, Oct. 28 outside Neighborhood Task Force building -- near 47th and Vliet.According to police, a driver collided into the rear of a legally parked MPD squad car outside the Milwaukee Police Department Neighborhood Task Force building.The squad then struck another legally parked squad.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Monday morning, Oct. 28 outside Neighborhood Task Force building -- near 47th and Vliet.According to police, a driver collided into the rear of a legally parked MPD squad car outside the Milwaukee Police Department Neighborhood Task Force building.The squad then struck another legally parked squad.
Shooting closes I-43 for 3rd time in less than 2 weeks, no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE -- A report of shots fired closed I-43 southbound at Good Hope Road Sunday night, Oct. 27, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office confirmed.It happened around 8:15 p.m. The roadway reopened by 9:45 p.m.MCSO officials said deputies completed a canvass of the freeway for evidence related to a non-fatal shooting that occurred in the southbound lanes of I-43, north of Silver Spring Drive.No injuries were reported.
MILWAUKEE -- A report of shots fired closed I-43 southbound at Good Hope Road Sunday night, Oct. 27, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office confirmed.It happened around 8:15 p.m. The roadway reopened by 9:45 p.m.MCSO officials said deputies completed a canvass of the freeway for evidence related to a non-fatal shooting that occurred in the southbound lanes of I-43, north of Silver Spring Drive.No injuries were reported.
'Did you not see these kids?' Mother of sisters involved in hit-and-run speaks at vigil
MILWAUKEE -- A large crowd gathered Sunday, Oct. 27 near 22nd Street and Center Street, where three children were struck by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening, Oct. 24.
MILWAUKEE -- A large crowd gathered Sunday, Oct. 27 near 22nd Street and Center Street, where three children were struck by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening, Oct. 24.
Racine County deputies arrested 5 for impaired driving in 5-hour span Sunday
RACINE COUNTY -- Deputies arrested five people for impaired driving in a five-hour span, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.A 59-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for felony OWI, sixth offense following a traffic stop in the Town of Dover.
RACINE COUNTY -- Deputies arrested five people for impaired driving in a five-hour span, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.A 59-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for felony OWI, sixth offense following a traffic stop in the Town of Dover.
Police: Child suffers life-threatening injuries, struck by vehicle at 95th and Brown Deer
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle near 95th Street and Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee on Saturday evening, Oct. 26 -- suffering life-threatening injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle near 95th Street and Brown Deer Road in Milwaukee on Saturday evening, Oct. 26 -- suffering life-threatening injuries.
Sheriff: Driver arrested 7 days after bicyclist injured in hit-and-run in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist injured on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County.Racine County sheriff's officials said the 40-year-old man was arrested for felony hit-and-run causing injuries.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist injured on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County.Racine County sheriff's officials said the 40-year-old man was arrested for felony hit-and-run causing injuries.
Possible hit-and-run: Man found unconscious near 30th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A man was found unconscious near 30th Street and Center Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, when police were called out for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.Police said the man, 34, suffered multiple injuries, and officers were unable to interview him.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was found unconscious near 30th Street and Center Street around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, when police were called out for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.Police said the man, 34, suffered multiple injuries, and officers were unable to interview him.
'The neighborhood is safe:' Cudahy police arrest man after 5-hour standoff
CUDAHY -- On a busy trick-or-treating night, families in one Cudahy neighborhood were nearly forced to stay in their homes.
CUDAHY -- On a busy trick-or-treating night, families in one Cudahy neighborhood were nearly forced to stay in their homes.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 29th and St. Paul in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a man was shot and wounded near 29th and St.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a man was shot and wounded near 29th and St.
1 dead, 1 injured following shooting near 41st and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot near 41st and Lisbon early morning Saturday, Oct. 26.Around 1:15 a.m., a 30-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by an unknown suspect and pronounced dead at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot near 41st and Lisbon early morning Saturday, Oct. 26.Around 1:15 a.m., a 30-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by an unknown suspect and pronounced dead at the scene.
MPD tactical unit called to area near 71st and Carmen following gun complaint; 2 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- A man and a woman are both in custody following a gun complaint near 71st and Carmen Friday night, Oct. 25.According to officials, the Milwaukee Police Department's Tactical Enforcement Unit was called to the scene following the complaint.The man, 33 and the woman, 26 were taken into custody without incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A man and a woman are both in custody following a gun complaint near 71st and Carmen Friday night, Oct. 25.According to officials, the Milwaukee Police Department's Tactical Enforcement Unit was called to the scene following the complaint.The man, 33 and the woman, 26 were taken into custody without incident.
'A hard thing to see:' Man says hit-and-run driver who struck kids sped past him at red light
MILWAUKEE -- Three children simply walking home Thursday evening, Oct. 24 were struck by a hit-and-run driver near 22nd Street and Center Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Three children simply walking home Thursday evening, Oct. 24 were struck by a hit-and-run driver near 22nd Street and Center Street.
Police: Persons of interest in custody, vehicle recovered after hit-and-run involving children
MILWAUKEE -- Persons of interest were arrested and a vehicle was recovered after a hit-and-run that left a 6-year-old girl dead and two other children injured Thursday evening, Oct. 24 near 22nd Street and Center Street.Police said around 5:30 p.m. a driver drove around other vehicles stopped at a red light, striking the children who were walking in the crosswalk.Several concerned citizens called 911 and remained on the scene to provide information to responding squads.A 6-year-old girl was killed.
MILWAUKEE -- Persons of interest were arrested and a vehicle was recovered after a hit-and-run that left a 6-year-old girl dead and two other children injured Thursday evening, Oct. 24 near 22nd Street and Center Street.Police said around 5:30 p.m. a driver drove around other vehicles stopped at a red light, striking the children who were walking in the crosswalk.Several concerned citizens called 911 and remained on the scene to provide information to responding squads.A 6-year-old girl was killed.
Milwaukee man awarded $160K settlement after alleging police roughed him up during arrest
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was awarded a $160,000 settlement from the city after he said police roughed him up during an arrest.Rafael Rosales was being taken into custody following a pursuit in 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was awarded a $160,000 settlement from the city after he said police roughed him up during an arrest.Rafael Rosales was being taken into custody following a pursuit in 2017.