Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies called out to Hoan Bridge for man flagging down motorists

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy received minor injuries while responding to a combative subject on the Hoan Bridge.The incident happened on Saturday, March 23.According to the sheriff's office, they received several calls around 8:45 a.m., about a man who was flagging down motorists while on the Hoan Bridge.

'Great support:' Back the Blue event raises money to send families of fallen officers to DC memorial

GREENDALE -- The Milwaukee Police Department raising funds to help honor three fallen officers killed in the line of duty this year.The Explorium Brewpub at Southridge Mall hosted a fundraiser to "Back the Blue" on Saturday, March 23, to help send families of fallen officers Charles Irvine Jr.

2 injured after separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee; police seeking suspects

MILWAUKEE -- Two 32-year-old men are being treated for injuries after separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee Friday night, March 22.According to officials, the first shooting happened near 32nd and Clybourn around 8:05 p.m. A 32-year-old man was in the area conducting a drug buy when a suspect tried to rob him.

MPD: Suspect in custody after shots fired incident on Wisconsin Highway 175

MILWAUKEE -- A suspect is in custody, facing multiple charges after involvement in a shooting incident on Monday, March 18.On Monday, March 18, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squads were dispatched regarding a report of shots fired on northbound Wisconsin Highway 175, just north of W.

MCSO seeks applicants for public safety officer positions, starting pay $14.47/hour

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is encouraging members of the community, including residents from communities of color, to apply for the position of Public Safety Officer.

'It's getting outrageous:' Man shot, injured during dispute near Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, March 21 were searching for the person responsible for shooting and wounding a man in an incident that began as a dispute inside a gas station near Sherman and Capitol around 12:30 a.m. It eventually spilled out into the street, and left one man wounded.

Prosecutors: Man said 'sorry' after robbing Wells Fargo in Racine, taking $4K+

RACINE -- Charges have been filed against a Racine man, accused of robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on Martin Luther King Drive on March 14.Christopher DeMark, 44, faces one count of robbery of a financial institution, use of a dangerous weapon.A criminal complaint said police learned a bank employee was approached by a suspect wearing a black hat, sunglasses and thick black coat.

1st artificial intelligence Google Doodle features Bach

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach with its first artificial intelligence-powered Doodle.Thursday's animated Google Doodle shows the composer playing an organ in celebration of his March 21, 1685, birthday under the old Julian calendar.

12 arrests: MCSO 'encouraged by the decrease' in St. Patrick's Day OWI busts

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said OWI arrests were down in 2019, when compared with 2018.In a news release Thursday, March 21, officials said there were 387 traffic stops and 12 OWI arrests during the St.

Police: Man accused of abducting 2-year-old, killing her mother had help avoiding capture

MILWAUKEE -- We're learning more about the alleged accomplice of Dariaz Higgins, the man accused of abducting his daughter, Noelani Robinson, after killing her mother, Sierra Robinson, near 91st and Mill in Milwaukee on March 11.

Police: Man shot, wounded near 18th and Wilbur on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 18th and Wilbur on the city's south side on Wednesday morning, March 20.Officials say the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

'I miss my sons:' Man charged in November 2018 fatal shooting in Racine pleads not guilty

RACINE COUNTY -- A man charged in connection with a shooting death in November 2018 in Racine pleaded not guilty Wednesday, March 20.Marcellus Martinez, 32, died Nov. 5, 2018 after he was shot while in a vehicle near Lasalle Street and High Street.

Woman prosecutors say admitted to taking methadone, driving revoked with child pleads not guilty

RACINE COUNTY -- A Burlington woman accused of driving while impaired with a 5-year-old child in her vehicle was in court Wednesday, March 20 for her preliminary hearing, which she waived.Sarah Gorzalski, 33, is facing the following charges:

'Hang up:' Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam involving 'phishing'

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a renewed phone scam.Officials say Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office phone numbers are being used by scammers to scare Milwaukee County residents.