Police: Intoxicated driver arrested at scene of crash near 52nd and Burleigh

Police: Intoxicated driver arrested at scene of crash near 52nd and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a crash early Friday, Aug. 2 near 52nd and Burleigh.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said an investigation into the single-vehicle crash revealed the driver, a woman, 23, was intoxicated.The driver was arrested, and a female passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a crash early Friday, Aug. 2 near 52nd and Burleigh.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said an investigation into the single-vehicle crash revealed the driver, a woman, 23, was intoxicated.The driver was arrested, and a female passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

'Stop stealing cars!' 3 arrested after stolen SUV slammed into empty Payless near 10th and Mitchell

'Stop stealing cars!' 3 arrested after stolen SUV slammed into empty Payless near 10th and Mitchell

MILWAUKEE -- A stolen SUV barreled into an empty Payless shoe store near 10th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side Friday morning, Aug. 2.Neighbors said the crash shook buildings in the area, and responding officers found a smoking vehicle, and a damaged building."It was like, 'boom,'" said Carrie Meyer, witness. "I was like, 'Uh oh.

MILWAUKEE -- A stolen SUV barreled into an empty Payless shoe store near 10th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side Friday morning, Aug. 2.Neighbors said the crash shook buildings in the area, and responding officers found a smoking vehicle, and a damaged building."It was like, 'boom,'" said Carrie Meyer, witness. "I was like, 'Uh oh.

'Driver did an excellent job:' No injuries after semi hauling food caught fire on I-43 SB near Keefe

'Driver did an excellent job:' No injuries after semi hauling food caught fire on I-43 SB near Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.

Police look to ID young men wanted in strong-armed robbery near 21st and Burleigh

Police look to ID young men wanted in strong-armed robbery near 21st and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Friday, Aug. 2 asked for the public's help identifying two young men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Sunday night, July 28 near 21st and Burleigh.According to police, around 9 p.m., the victim was parked in the area when the two young men approached her vehicle.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Friday, Aug. 2 asked for the public's help identifying two young men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Sunday night, July 28 near 21st and Burleigh.According to police, around 9 p.m., the victim was parked in the area when the two young men approached her vehicle.

'Trying to lose the cops:' Man with suspended license charged in crash that injured 2 children, officer

'Trying to lose the cops:' Man with suspended license charged in crash that injured 2 children, officer

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was driving with a suspended license when he caused a crash that left two children and a police officer injured on Tuesday night, July 30.Tyreese Hines, 28, faces four charges filed Friday, Aug. 2:

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was driving with a suspended license when he caused a crash that left two children and a police officer injured on Tuesday night, July 30.Tyreese Hines, 28, faces four charges filed Friday, Aug. 2:

'Bad history of accidents:' Neighbors voice concern after crash at Raymond intersection

'Bad history of accidents:' Neighbors voice concern after crash at Raymond intersection

RACINE COUNTY -- A fatal crash at a Town of Raymond intersection Monday night, July 29 caused concern among neighbors."I feel sorry for the people," said James Chervenka.First responders rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash shortly after 5:30 p.m. The collision claimed the life of a 61-year-old woman and sent another woman to the hospital via Flight for Life."This intersection has a bad history of accidents," said Chervenka.Those who've lived near Highway 45 and 7 Mile Road for decades said they're concerned with the intersection, which is a two-way stop.

RACINE COUNTY -- A fatal crash at a Town of Raymond intersection Monday night, July 29 caused concern among neighbors."I feel sorry for the people," said James Chervenka.First responders rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash shortly after 5:30 p.m. The collision claimed the life of a 61-year-old woman and sent another woman to the hospital via Flight for Life."This intersection has a bad history of accidents," said Chervenka.Those who've lived near Highway 45 and 7 Mile Road for decades said they're concerned with the intersection, which is a two-way stop.

FBI: Amazon delivery drivers involved in theft ring for 6 years

FBI: Amazon delivery drivers involved in theft ring for 6 years

SEATTLE — The two contract delivery drivers working for Amazon had a clear-cut assignment: They were supposed to bring packages from a warehouse south of Seattle to a post office for shipping, or sometimes drive to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to pick up items that were being returned to the company.Instead, the FBI said in a search warrant affidavit unsealed last month, they routinely stole the items and sold them at pawn shops.A police detective last summer noticed that one of the drivers had dozens of pawn shop transactions, and thus began an investigation that uncovered a theft ring that sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, the FBI said.According to the search warrant affidavit, two storefront businesses posing as pawn shops bought the goods from shoplifters, then had the items shipped to Amazon warehouses, where they were stored until sold online.Entities associated with the alleged ringleader did at least $10 million in sales on Amazon since 2013, FBI agent Ariana Kroshinsky wrote in her affidavit.

SEATTLE — The two contract delivery drivers working for Amazon had a clear-cut assignment: They were supposed to bring packages from a warehouse south of Seattle to a post office for shipping, or sometimes drive to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to pick up items that were being returned to the company.Instead, the FBI said in a search warrant affidavit unsealed last month, they routinely stole the items and sold them at pawn shops.A police detective last summer noticed that one of the drivers had dozens of pawn shop transactions, and thus began an investigation that uncovered a theft ring that sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, the FBI said.According to the search warrant affidavit, two storefront businesses posing as pawn shops bought the goods from shoplifters, then had the items shipped to Amazon warehouses, where they were stored until sold online.Entities associated with the alleged ringleader did at least $10 million in sales on Amazon since 2013, FBI agent Ariana Kroshinsky wrote in her affidavit.

Family holds vigil for young man killed in crash near 12th and Locust

Family holds vigil for young man killed in crash near 12th and Locust

MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Thursday evening, Aug. 1 for a 19-year-old man who was killed after being hit by a reckless driver.Police were pursuing a reckless driver in a stolen vehicle for nearly four miles before they crashed near 12th and Locust.Lequon McCoy was killed after police say the suspect's vehicle collided with McCoy's car.Loved ones held signs and placed balloons near the scene of the crash.

MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Thursday evening, Aug. 1 for a 19-year-old man who was killed after being hit by a reckless driver.Police were pursuing a reckless driver in a stolen vehicle for nearly four miles before they crashed near 12th and Locust.Lequon McCoy was killed after police say the suspect's vehicle collided with McCoy's car.Loved ones held signs and placed balloons near the scene of the crash.

Milwaukee police: 36-year-old man shot, wounded near 27th and Atkinson

Milwaukee police: 36-year-old man shot, wounded near 27th and Atkinson

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting near 27th and Atkinson just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.Officials say a 36-year-old Milwaukee man was treated for non-life threatening injuries.Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and determine a motive.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting near 27th and Atkinson just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.Officials say a 36-year-old Milwaukee man was treated for non-life threatening injuries.Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and determine a motive.

Racine police: Be aware of possible scam involving fundraiser for basketball team

Racine police: Be aware of possible scam involving fundraiser for basketball team

RACINE -- The Racine Police Department would like to make the public aware of a possible scam.Officials said in a Facebook post that recently some youths have been going door to door soliciting money for a fundraiser.

RACINE -- The Racine Police Department would like to make the public aware of a possible scam.Officials said in a Facebook post that recently some youths have been going door to door soliciting money for a fundraiser.

Sheriff: Milwaukee man suspected of driving drunk with 2 kids and baby in car

Sheriff: Milwaukee man suspected of driving drunk with 2 kids and baby in car

RACINE COUNTY -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his third OWI offense on Wednesday, July 31, and sheriff's officials said he had three children in his vehicle -- including an infant.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 7 p.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle in the Village of Raymond for traveling 82 mph in a 60 mph construction zone.There were four passengers inside the vehicle, a 26-year-old Milwaukee woman, two minor children, and an infant.Sheriff's officials said the driver, 26-year-old Thomas Gray of Milwaukee, failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.

RACINE COUNTY -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his third OWI offense on Wednesday, July 31, and sheriff's officials said he had three children in his vehicle -- including an infant.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 7 p.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle in the Village of Raymond for traveling 82 mph in a 60 mph construction zone.There were four passengers inside the vehicle, a 26-year-old Milwaukee woman, two minor children, and an infant.Sheriff's officials said the driver, 26-year-old Thomas Gray of Milwaukee, failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.

Cocaine, mushrooms, firearm discovered during search warrant at Racine County home

Cocaine, mushrooms, firearm discovered during search warrant at Racine County home

RACINE COUNTY -- Drugs -- including cocaine and mushrooms -- and a firearm were found in a Racine County residence on Thursday, Aug. 1.The Racine County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant with a K-9 unit at a home on Euclid Drive in the Town of Burlington.

RACINE COUNTY -- Drugs -- including cocaine and mushrooms -- and a firearm were found in a Racine County residence on Thursday, Aug. 1.The Racine County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant with a K-9 unit at a home on Euclid Drive in the Town of Burlington.

FBI: Amazon drivers part of major theft ring

FBI: Amazon drivers part of major theft ring

SEATTLE — The FBI says a theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of Amazon delivery drivers was involved.According to a search warrant affidavit reviewed by The Associated Press, two storefront businesses posing as pawn shops bought the goods from shoplifters, then had the items shipped to Amazon warehouses, where they were stored until sold online.The affidavit says two contract Amazon drivers whose job was to pick up items being returned to the company instead routinely stole the goods and sold them to the pawn shops.The FBI said the ringleader had received at least $10 million selling items on Amazon since 2013.No charges have yet been filed.

SEATTLE — The FBI says a theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of Amazon delivery drivers was involved.According to a search warrant affidavit reviewed by The Associated Press, two storefront businesses posing as pawn shops bought the goods from shoplifters, then had the items shipped to Amazon warehouses, where they were stored until sold online.The affidavit says two contract Amazon drivers whose job was to pick up items being returned to the company instead routinely stole the goods and sold them to the pawn shops.The FBI said the ringleader had received at least $10 million selling items on Amazon since 2013.No charges have yet been filed.