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 (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.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a BP Gas Station Friday night, December 20th.
Brown Deer police need help to identify armed robber
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police need your help to identify and locate a suspect who robbed a BP gas station near 51st and Brown Deer Rd.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police need your help to identify and locate a suspect who robbed a BP gas station near 51st and Brown Deer Rd.
MPS subpoenaed in Ronnie Johnson alleged child sex assault case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
Police investigate assault that occurred inside Pitney Bowes in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer Police are investigating an assault that occurred inside Pitney Bowes early Monday morning, September 16th.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer Police are investigating an assault that occurred inside Pitney Bowes early Monday morning, September 16th.
Audit: Police responded appropriately in Haughton case
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- An independent audit of how the Brown Deer Police Department (BDPD) handled its dealings with Radcliffe Haughton, the Azana Salon & Spa suspect, finds the police agency responded appropriately and professionally.Haughton shot and killed three women and wounded four others when he walked into Azana Salon & Spa on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- An independent audit of how the Brown Deer Police Department (BDPD) handled its dealings with Radcliffe Haughton, the Azana Salon & Spa suspect, finds the police agency responded appropriately and professionally.Haughton shot and killed three women and wounded four others when he walked into Azana Salon & Spa on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Suspect in custody following hit-and-run crash involving school bus
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police have a suspect in custody following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus early Tuesday morning, January 22nd.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police have a suspect in custody following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus early Tuesday morning, January 22nd.
11-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver on North Carlotta Lane at West Radcliffe Drive on Wednesday, December 12th just after 2:30 p.m.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver on North Carlotta Lane at West Radcliffe Drive on Wednesday, December 12th just after 2:30 p.m.
Dashcam video released highlighting police response to Haughton home
BROWN DEER -- Dashcam video was released Tuesday, November 20th -- highlighting an incident during which Brown Deer police responded to the home of Zina Daniel and Radcliffe Haughton, after Daniel reportedly called 911.
BROWN DEER -- Dashcam video was released Tuesday, November 20th -- highlighting an incident during which Brown Deer police responded to the home of Zina Daniel and Radcliffe Haughton, after Daniel reportedly called 911.
Legislators calling for investigation into Brown Deer police after salon shooting
MILWAUKEE -- 12 state legislators have written to the Brown Deer police chief asking for an independent investigation of their interactions with Radcliffe Haughton -- the gunman in the Azana Salon & Spa shooting in Brookfield.
MILWAUKEE -- 12 state legislators have written to the Brown Deer police chief asking for an independent investigation of their interactions with Radcliffe Haughton -- the gunman in the Azana Salon & Spa shooting in Brookfield.
DOJ to offer domestic violence police training following Azana shooting
MADISON (AP) -- The state Justice Department plans to offer Milwaukee-area police more training in how to handle incidents of domestic violence in the wake of the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Justice Department plans to offer Milwaukee-area police more training in how to handle incidents of domestic violence in the wake of the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa.
Zina Haughton's attorney issues statement on events leading to spa shooting
BROWN DEER -- The attorney for Zina Haughton says there is information she wants to get out.
BROWN DEER -- The attorney for Zina Haughton says there is information she wants to get out.
Independent investigation to look into Brown Deer P.D.
BROWN DEER -- An independent investigation into the Brown Deer Police Department is being launched after it was discovered they had 20 interactions with Radcliffe Haughton.
BROWN DEER -- An independent investigation into the Brown Deer Police Department is being launched after it was discovered they had 20 interactions with Radcliffe Haughton.
Video, 911 calls released from incident involving Radcliffe, Zina Haughton
BROWN DEER -- Wednesday, October 24th FOX6 News obtained a 911 call made by Zina Haughton earlier in October which resulted in Brown Deer police tracking her down and attempting to make contact with her husband, Radcliffe Haughton.
BROWN DEER -- Wednesday, October 24th FOX6 News obtained a 911 call made by Zina Haughton earlier in October which resulted in Brown Deer police tracking her down and attempting to make contact with her husband, Radcliffe Haughton.
Brown Deer police chief defends department after criticism following shooting
BROWN DEER -- The Brown Deer Police Department has received heavy criticism for the way it handled a standoff last year involving Radcliffe Haughton -- the gunman in Sunday's shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa that left three dead (including Haughton's wife) and four injured.
BROWN DEER -- The Brown Deer Police Department has received heavy criticism for the way it handled a standoff last year involving Radcliffe Haughton -- the gunman in Sunday's shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa that left three dead (including Haughton's wife) and four injured.
Two arrested following alleged armed robbery in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police say two individuals were arrested on October 10th, following an alleged armed robbery in the 8900 block of N.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police say two individuals were arrested on October 10th, following an alleged armed robbery in the 8900 block of N.
Brown Deer police arrest suspect minutes after armed robbery
BROWN DEER -- Police arrested a 26-year-old Milwaukee man they say robbed a BP gas station near 51st and Brown Deer Rd.
BROWN DEER -- Police arrested a 26-year-old Milwaukee man they say robbed a BP gas station near 51st and Brown Deer Rd.
Three cars collide near 60th and Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police were on the scene of a crash Wednesday evening around 6:30 near 60th and Brown Deer.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police were on the scene of a crash Wednesday evening around 6:30 near 60th and Brown Deer.