No one hurt when 2 vehicles caught fire behind Jensen's Towing in Racine
RACINE -- An investigation is underway after a fire Monday morning, August 7th at Batten Field, behind Jensen's Towing and Wild Rides.Two vehicles were found to be on fire around 7:00 a.m. in the secured yard of Jensen's Towing.Firefighters had to use bolt cutters to slice through a heavy chain to access Jensen's yard.A fully-involved 2003 Honda Odyssey was a total loss and a 2003 Chrysler Pacifica also was on fire.The fire was extinguished quickly and without incident.
RACINE -- An investigation is underway after a fire Monday morning, August 7th at Batten Field, behind Jensen's Towing and Wild Rides.Two vehicles were found to be on fire around 7:00 a.m. in the secured yard of Jensen's Towing.Firefighters had to use bolt cutters to slice through a heavy chain to access Jensen's yard.A fully-involved 2003 Honda Odyssey was a total loss and a 2003 Chrysler Pacifica also was on fire.The fire was extinguished quickly and without incident.
Suspects in latest break-in at Manheim Auto Auction are juveniles from Milwaukee
CALEDONIA -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Monday, August 7th the suspects arrested following a break-in at the Manheim Auto Auction are juveniles.It happened early on August 3rd.Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said several individuals were taken into custody in connection with the attempted theft of vehicles.
CALEDONIA -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Monday, August 7th the suspects arrested following a break-in at the Manheim Auto Auction are juveniles.It happened early on August 3rd.Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said several individuals were taken into custody in connection with the attempted theft of vehicles.
Police seek suspect after armed robbery at Landmark Credit Union near 27th and Howard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect after an armed robbery at the Landmark Credit Union near 27th and Howard.It happened around 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7th.Police said an unknown male suspect entered the credit union, presented a demand note to the teller and stole the money.The suspect fled in a vehicle from the scene.MPD is now seeking that suspect.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect after an armed robbery at the Landmark Credit Union near 27th and Howard.It happened around 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7th.Police said an unknown male suspect entered the credit union, presented a demand note to the teller and stole the money.The suspect fled in a vehicle from the scene.MPD is now seeking that suspect.PHOTO GALLERY
Family of Lynn Rickard, missing since June 25th, increases reward in case to $25K
KANSASVILLE -- The family of Lynn Rickard, missing from Kansasville since June 25th is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.The original reward of $10,000 was increased to $25,000 on Monday, August 7th.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Racine County Sheriff's Office immediately.In July, the Milwaukee Police Department's Mounted Unit assisted with the search for Rickard.
KANSASVILLE -- The family of Lynn Rickard, missing from Kansasville since June 25th is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.The original reward of $10,000 was increased to $25,000 on Monday, August 7th.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Racine County Sheriff's Office immediately.In July, the Milwaukee Police Department's Mounted Unit assisted with the search for Rickard.
Search for suspects underway after robbery at Guaranty Bank near 76th and Brown Deer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Monday morning, August 7th at the Guaranty Bank near 76th and Brown Deer.It happened around 9:30 a.m.Police say several suspects forced an employee to hand over money at gunpoint.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Monday morning, August 7th at the Guaranty Bank near 76th and Brown Deer.It happened around 9:30 a.m.Police say several suspects forced an employee to hand over money at gunpoint.
Update: Striking vehicle found in hit-and-run crash that injured MPD officer
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they have recovered a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured an MPD motorcycle officer near 27th and Clybourn.The crash happened Thursday, August 3rd as a motorcycle officer, with his lights on, tried to stop a suspicious vehicle by pulling in front of it.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they have recovered a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured an MPD motorcycle officer near 27th and Clybourn.The crash happened Thursday, August 3rd as a motorcycle officer, with his lights on, tried to stop a suspicious vehicle by pulling in front of it.
Police seek suspects after multiple vehicle break-ins in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins near Reservoir and Killian Place in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood.Police said shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5th a caller reported the windows had been smashed on her vehicle and several others in the area.Investigators are working to determine the total number of vehicles damaged.Suspects are being sought by MPD.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins near Reservoir and Killian Place in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood.Police said shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5th a caller reported the windows had been smashed on her vehicle and several others in the area.Investigators are working to determine the total number of vehicles damaged.Suspects are being sought by MPD.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Man pronounced dead at scene of crash involving motorcycle near 20th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash in Milwaukee Sunday evening, August 6th.It happened near 20th and Villard around 7:00 p.m., and involved the motorcycle and a vehicle.Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said the victim was a man.A FOX6 viewer on Sunday evening shared a photo showing a heavy police presence in the area:
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash in Milwaukee Sunday evening, August 6th.It happened near 20th and Villard around 7:00 p.m., and involved the motorcycle and a vehicle.Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said the victim was a man.A FOX6 viewer on Sunday evening shared a photo showing a heavy police presence in the area:
2 pedestrians struck by vehicle near Old World Third and Juneau; driver taken into custody
MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested after a car struck two pedestrians early Sunday morning, August 6th.Police say it happened outside of Ugly's bar on Old World Third.The pedestrians are expected to be OK.The driver was arrested on suspicion of OWI.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested after a car struck two pedestrians early Sunday morning, August 6th.Police say it happened outside of Ugly's bar on Old World Third.The pedestrians are expected to be OK.The driver was arrested on suspicion of OWI.
Father and son pull man from water at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant: "Praying he makes it"
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 23-year-old man was pulled from the water at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant in Racine County Saturday, August 5th by good Samaritans -- and taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.It happened around 4:30 p.m.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in regarding a man in the water at Quarry Lake Park, struggling to keep his head above water -- screaming.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 23-year-old man was pulled from the water at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant in Racine County Saturday, August 5th by good Samaritans -- and taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.It happened around 4:30 p.m.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in regarding a man in the water at Quarry Lake Park, struggling to keep his head above water -- screaming.
Police: 40-year-old man dies from injuries after shooting near 10th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, August 5th near 10th and Locust -- and on Saturday evening, we learned the victim has died from his injuries.The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m.Police said the 40-year-old victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, August 5th near 10th and Locust -- and on Saturday evening, we learned the victim has died from his injuries.The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m.Police said the 40-year-old victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Wanted: Police seek suspect after armed robbery at Walgreens near 27th and North
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at the Walgreens store near 27th and North -- and they've released relatively clear surveillance photos of the suspect.The armed robbery happened around 8:00 a.m.According to police, the suspect entered the store, grabbed some merchandise and then approached an employee at a cash register.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at the Walgreens store near 27th and North -- and they've released relatively clear surveillance photos of the suspect.The armed robbery happened around 8:00 a.m.According to police, the suspect entered the store, grabbed some merchandise and then approached an employee at a cash register.
At least 2 hurt in crash involving 3 vehicles near Appleton and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- At least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Milwaukee Saturday, August 5th.It happened near Appleton and Hampton around 11:00 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said three vehicles collided at this location.The extent of injuries suffered is unclear.The cause of the crash is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- At least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Milwaukee Saturday, August 5th.It happened near Appleton and Hampton around 11:00 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said three vehicles collided at this location.The extent of injuries suffered is unclear.The cause of the crash is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
Police: 26-year-old man shot, killed near North and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and killed near North and Teutonia Friday afternoon, August 4th.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the victim, identified as Jerome Johnson, was shot during circumstances that remain unclear, and died from his injuries.MPD is now seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and killed near North and Teutonia Friday afternoon, August 4th.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the victim, identified as Jerome Johnson, was shot during circumstances that remain unclear, and died from his injuries.MPD is now seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Watch: Police use stop sticks to end 20-minute pursuit following carjacking in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A man is in custody after a pursuit following a carjacking that ended on the Franklin/Oak Creek border.Milwaukee police said it began around 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 4th near 27th and Chambers.The pursuit ended 20 minutes later near S. 27th and Sycamore at the Franklin/Oak Creek border -- where the man was arrested.The investigation is ongoing.The end of the pursuit was caught on camera by Dallas, a FOX6 viewer.WATCH:
MILWAUKEE -- A man is in custody after a pursuit following a carjacking that ended on the Franklin/Oak Creek border.Milwaukee police said it began around 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 4th near 27th and Chambers.The pursuit ended 20 minutes later near S. 27th and Sycamore at the Franklin/Oak Creek border -- where the man was arrested.The investigation is ongoing.The end of the pursuit was caught on camera by Dallas, a FOX6 viewer.WATCH:
4 in custody in connection with hit-and-run crash that injured MPD officer; striking vehicle sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say four people have been taken into custody following a hit-and-run crash that injured an MPD motorcycle officer near 27th Clybourn.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say four people have been taken into custody following a hit-and-run crash that injured an MPD motorcycle officer near 27th Clybourn.
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Garage destroyed by fire, possibly sparked by blown transformer
MILWAUKEE -- A possible blown transformer sparked a fire on Milwaukee's northwest side early Friday, August 4th.Milwaukee firefighters were called to the garage fire near 89th and Thurston.Nobody was hurt.Milwaukee police and firefighters are investigating this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A possible blown transformer sparked a fire on Milwaukee's northwest side early Friday, August 4th.Milwaukee firefighters were called to the garage fire near 89th and Thurston.Nobody was hurt.Milwaukee police and firefighters are investigating this incident.