Brown Deer police investigate scam after woman shipped thousands of dollars overseas
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a scam that involved a woman who shipped money overseas.Police say they received a call from a 58-year-old woman living near Green Bay and Schroeder Drive who indicated her husband as an international oil driller in Ghana.She said he sent her $3.5 million to O'Hare Airport -- but the company holding the money was now requesting she send $8,500 to get a certificate to retrieve the money.It was determined the woman had only talked with her "husband" via Skype, and they had never met in person.
Elderly driver hits gas instead of brakes, slams into Family Table in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- An elderly driver crashed his vehicle into the Family Table restaurant on Brown Deer Road in Brown Deer Sunday, November 13th.Police said he hit the accelerator instead of his brakes.There were people inside the restaurant at the time -- but no one was hurt.The owner of the restaurant told FOX6 News this was the second time a driver has smashed into their building in just three months.PHOTO GALLERY
Black Panthers in court as Brown Deer officer charged after March shooting pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 27-year-old Devon Kraemer, a Brown Deer police officer charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March, was in court on Thursday, November 3rd for her preliminary hearing.Kraemer waived her preliminary hearing, and pleaded not guilty.
Facing felony charge after March shooting, Brown Deer police officer appears in court
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Brown Deer police officer, charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, October 26th.
Brown Deer police officer charged with aggravated battery in connection to March shooting
BROWN DEER -- A Brown Deer police officer has been charged after shooting an unarmed man who was lying face down on the ground.
Couple attacked in Brown Deer Walmart; victim says "the girls turned their attitude towards me"
BROWN DEER -- The search is on for several suspects who hit a pregnant woman at a Brown Deer Walmart.
"Out looking for trouble:" Fight at Brown Deer Walmart leads to high-speed chase
BROWN DEER -- A fight at a Walmart store led to a high-speed chase in Brown Deer Thursday night, October 13th.
Brown Deer police: Shots fired from one vehicle to another near 51st & Dean Rd.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating after shots were fired near N. 51st and Dean Road.
Police update investigation into dog attack on girls; chief says "I’ve never seen an incident this horrific"
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police held a news conference on Tuesday, October 4th to update their investigation into a dog attack on two girls that occurred near 48th and Dean on September 29th.
Brown Deer police: Van, tanker truck collided near intersection of Green Bay, Brown Deer Road
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a crash that happened Tuesday, October 4th.It happened around 11:15 a.m. near the intersection of Brown Deer Road and Green Bay Road.The crash involved a van and a tanker truck.
Two 14-year-old girls taken to hospital after dog attack in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Two teen girls are recovering after they were attacked by two pit bulls near 48th and Dean in Brown Deer Thursday, September 29th.
Milwaukee man admits to twice breaking into Otto's Wine Cask in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is in police custody for breaking into Otto's Wine Cask on W.
Brown Deer police: 21-year-old man killed at senior living complex near 50th and Bradley
MILWAUKEE --A young man was shot and killed late Monday, September 12th at a senior living complex in the neighborhood near 50th and Bradley in Brown Deer.
Police: Man shot, killed near 50th and Bradley in Brown Deer; one in custody
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday night, September 12th in the neighborhood near 50th and Bradley.
"Thank you for your service:" Brown Deer police gift Packers, Badgers tickets to veteran who was scammed
BROWN DEER -- After a local veteran was scammed, her money stolen after she tried to purchase tickets to the Packers vs.
Teen taken into custody after leading police on pursuit in stolen vehicle
BROWN DEER -- A 17-year-old driver was taken into custody late Sunday night, August 21st after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.Brown Deer police attempted to stop a stolen minivan near 60th and Brown Deer around 11:30 p.m.The driver sped off -- reaching speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour and running multiple red lights.
"Crazy and scary:" SWAT unit called to Brown Deer home, turns out to be prank
BROWN DEER -- A prank emergency call to police sent several departments scrambling to the home of one very confused family.
Latest: Phone call prompts large police presence in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police responded on Wednesday evening to a report of a male subject in a home armed with a 44 magnum gun who was threatening to harm his parents who he reportedly had tied up.Officers responded to the home near 62nd and Silver Brook Lane around 4:00 p.m. in a tactical nature -- and secured the surrounding area.Early in the incident, it was learned there may be explosives involved and a larger perimeter was established.
Anthony Oliphant pleads guilty to Brown Deer bank robbery
BROWN DEER -- 25-year-old Anthony Oliphant has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of bank robbery and brandishing a firearm in connection with the March 4th robbery of the Tri City National Bank on W.
"I'm not me anymore:" Bus driver, witness to officer-involved shooting says it left her traumatized
BROWN DEER -- For the first time, we are hearing from the bus driver who had a front-row seat to an officer-involved shooting.