Social Media 101: In this digital age, parents learn how they can protect their children from trouble online
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- A lesson at Brown Deer High School Tuesday evening, February 17th: This one, for parents!
Brown Deer Middle School officials "deeply troubled" after students accused of taking part in "sex party"
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Four Brown Deer Middle School students could face serious charges.
Four Brown Deer Middle School students could face charges over alleged "sex party"
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Police are investigating an incident involving four Brown Deer Middle School students and an alleged "sex party" that occurred at a home over the winter holiday break.We're told several middle school students were questioned, and four students could face charges via Milwaukee County's juvenile justice system.The incident apparently came to light when a student told a staff member at Brown Deer Middle School about the "sex party." The alleged party did not occur on school grounds.We're told incidents occurring at the party may have been recorded by students using their smartphones.Charges have been referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Two suspects taken into custody in Glendale following theft from Kohl's store in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER/GLENDALE (WITI) -- Glendale police say two suspects are in custody after the Kohl's store in Brown Deer was robbed on Wednesday, January 7th.Glendale police say following the theft at the Kohl's store, two suspects fled from the scene in a vehicle.
Police: Vehicle stolen in carjacking recovered, suspects sought
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police say they recovered the vehicle that was carjacked from a woman near Brown Deer and Green Bay Roads on Sunday, December 28th.The victim was robbed at gunpoint in a parking lot outside of Bath and Body Works in Brown Deer.
Brown Deer police release new details about carjacking at shopping center
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police released on Monday, December 29th new information related to a carjacking that happened in the parking lot of a shopping center just north of Brown Deer and Green Bay on Sunday.Officials say a woman was getting out of her maroon 2006 Toyota Corolla just before 3 p.m. near the Bath and Body Works store."They just held me up with a gun," said the victim in the 911 call to police.One suspect entered the passenger side door.
Police: Woman carjacked in shopping mall parking lot in broad daylight in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating after a woman was carjacked and personal items were taken from her on Sunday afternoon, December 28th.It happened in the parking lot of a shopping mall in the 9000 block of North Green Bay Road.Police say the woman was parking her vehicle just before 3:00 p.m. when she was approached by two black males.
"Booze and Belts:" Brown Deer PD, other agencies will be out in force December 12th - 20th
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- The Brown Deer Police Department will be out in force along with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Wisconsin for the “Booze and Belts” mobilization from Friday, December 12th, 2014 to Saturday, December 20th, 2014.Law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be out in force to prevent needless deaths and injuries by looking for unbuckled and impaired motorists along with other unsafe driving behavior.
Your first offense is going to carry a hefty price: Officers are on the look out for drunk drivers
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Nearly 400 law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to combat drunken driving beginning Friday August 15th.
Seeking a suspect: Walgreens on West Brown Deer robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are seeking the suspect responsible for an armed robbery that occurred at the Walgreens store on West Brown Deer Road on Sunday afternoon, August 3rd.It happened at the Walgreens store near 60th and West Brown Deer just before 3:00 p.m.Police say a suspect entered the store and approached the register.
CHARGED: 44-year-old Brown Deer woman allegedly stabbed her children over $20
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- The Brown Deer Police Department says a 44-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on Friday, July 25th.That woman is Deneice Luckett of Brown Deer.Luckett faces the following charges:
Brown Deer Police: Two injured following early morning stabbing incident; woman in custody
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police on Friday, July 25th responded to a 911 call at a residence in the 8000 block of North 67th Street in the Village of Brown Deer for reports of a stabbing.
Saying goodbye: Brown Deer Police Chief Steven Rinzel retiring after more than 40 years of service
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- He has served for more than 40 years, and at the end of this week, Brown Deer's Police Chief will say goodbye.Chief Steven Rinzel is retiring at the end of the week.Rinzel says it's gotten harder to work 60-hour weeks at the age of 64, but he says he's loved working in the community.He says now, it's time to give someone else a chance to serve."There comes a point in time when you understand it's time to turn around and do something else in your life, and give someone else an opportunity to come in and do the same job that I've done for a long time," Chief Rinzel said.Rinzel says he'll be using his free time to help take care of his three grandsons.
Suspect sought: Brown Deer police investigate Tri City National Bank robbery
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are searching for a suspect in connection with the robbery of the Tri City National Bank.According to police, on Wednesday, June 11th at approximately 1:58 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the Tri City National Bank on W.
NO THREAT: Lockdown lifted at Brown Deer Middle, High Schools
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer Middle and High Schools were placed under lockdown on Thursday afternoon, May 1st.Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deb Kerr says the lockdown was a precaution -- after a posting was discovered on Facebook that caused concern.The post, which was discovered around 1:15 p.m., contained prayers and thoughts for an alleged shooting that had already taken place at the school.As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the information posted was misinterpreted by the social media poster.
Brown Deer police say death of Ronnie Johnson ruled a suicide
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police have announced the death of Ronnie Johnson has been ruled a suicide.
Two in custody after credit union robbery in Brown Deer
GLENDALE (WITI) -- Two suspects are in custody and police are searching for a third after an armed robbery at the Credit Union Services Center in Brown Deer on Thursday, January 16th.Officials say two of the suspects entered the credit union just before 11:30 a.m..
Brown Deer police investigate attempted child enticement case
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating a case of attempted child enticement that happened around 7:45 a.m. on Friday, January 10th.The victim told officials that while waiting for the school bus on W.
Brown Deer police officer retires after 35 years on the job
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- There was a celebration in Brown Deer on Wednesday, January 8th for a Brown Deer police officer retiring after 35 years.Ted Kern is a patrol officer with the Brown Deer Police Department and has been keeping the community safe since 1979.On Wednesday, the police department hosted a ceremony to help him kick off his retirement -- complete with a cake.FOX6 News had the chance to talk with Officer Kern about what inspired him to become a police officer."I was just inspired by shows like Adam-12 and the writings of Joseph Wambaugh's 'The New Centurions' that made police work sound interesting," Kern said.Kern says it has been an honor to work with such great people in such a great community.
Brown Deer police searching for two armed robbery suspects
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a BP Gas Station Friday night, December 20th.