Franklin police seek suspects after portable toilet "blown up" at The Rock Sports Complex
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are seeking suspects after a portable toilet was blown up at The Rock Sports Complex on Sunday night, June 26th.Police say this happened sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.Police received several calls from people reporting the sounds of shots fired and an explosion in the area near 76th and Rawson.An investigation revealed a Port-a-John had been blown up near the BMX track at The Rock Sports Complex.Police have now increased patrols to deter any further damage and to possibly locate the suspects responsible for the damage.Anyone with any information should contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are seeking suspects after a portable toilet was blown up at The Rock Sports Complex on Sunday night, June 26th.Police say this happened sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.Police received several calls from people reporting the sounds of shots fired and an explosion in the area near 76th and Rawson.An investigation revealed a Port-a-John had been blown up near the BMX track at The Rock Sports Complex.Police have now increased patrols to deter any further damage and to possibly locate the suspects responsible for the damage.Anyone with any information should contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522.
Franklin Police Department the latest to add "Safe Exchange Zone" for internet purchases
FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Police Department is the latest to add a "Safe Exchange Zone" at its police department for internet purchases.It is an effort to keep you safe when meeting strangers you may be buying something from or selling something to online.There are two parking spots at the Franklin Police Department -- located on Loomis Road near Ryan Road in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Police Department is the latest to add a "Safe Exchange Zone" at its police department for internet purchases.It is an effort to keep you safe when meeting strangers you may be buying something from or selling something to online.There are two parking spots at the Franklin Police Department -- located on Loomis Road near Ryan Road in Franklin.
"I couldn't find her:" Woman rescued after falling into open sewer access box under construction
FRANKLIN -- A 26-year-old Franklin woman spent hours trapped inside a sewer access box, until paramedics were able to pull her out.
FRANKLIN -- A 26-year-old Franklin woman spent hours trapped inside a sewer access box, until paramedics were able to pull her out.
Bomb threats called into three schools in the Milwaukee area: "It's frustrating"
GERMANTOWN -- A wave of bomb threats forced evacuations at schools across the state of Wisconsin and the country this week, and on Wednesday, May 25th, this happened at at least three schools in the Milwaukee area.Students were evacuated from Franklin High School in Franklin,County Line Elementary School in Germantown and Bradford High School in Kenosha after threats were phoned into those schools.
GERMANTOWN -- A wave of bomb threats forced evacuations at schools across the state of Wisconsin and the country this week, and on Wednesday, May 25th, this happened at at least three schools in the Milwaukee area.Students were evacuated from Franklin High School in Franklin,County Line Elementary School in Germantown and Bradford High School in Kenosha after threats were phoned into those schools.
One person taken to the hospital from scene of condo fire in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say one person had to be taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire that occurred in a condo building on West Virginia Circle (near W.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say one person had to be taken to the hospital from the scene of a fire that occurred in a condo building on West Virginia Circle (near W.
Franklin police: Couple taken to hospital following rollover crash near S. 27th & Riverwood
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An elderly man and his wife were taken to the hospital following a rollover near S. 27th and Riverwood Boulevard.The crash occurred Saturday, April 16th.According to the Franklin Police Department, a 91-year-old man was traveling with his 70-year-old wife, when his foot got stuck between the brake and gas pedal.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An elderly man and his wife were taken to the hospital following a rollover near S. 27th and Riverwood Boulevard.The crash occurred Saturday, April 16th.According to the Franklin Police Department, a 91-year-old man was traveling with his 70-year-old wife, when his foot got stuck between the brake and gas pedal.
Bus driver suffers medical emergency while driving, strikes vehicle in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 71-year-old school bus driver was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and the bus that happened near Rawson and Forest Home on Wednesday, April 13th.The crash happened shortly after 4:00 p.m.A "First Student" school bus that had departed from Country Dale Elementary School collided with a vehicle that was stopped at a red light at the intersection.Police say it appears the school bus driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the bus.The bus driver was taken to the hospital.None of the 42 students on the bus were hurt.The driver of the vehicle that the bus hit wasn't hurt.Country Dale Elementary School officials responded to the scene to assist with turning the children over to their parents.PHOTO GALLERY
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 71-year-old school bus driver was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and the bus that happened near Rawson and Forest Home on Wednesday, April 13th.The crash happened shortly after 4:00 p.m.A "First Student" school bus that had departed from Country Dale Elementary School collided with a vehicle that was stopped at a red light at the intersection.Police say it appears the school bus driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the bus.The bus driver was taken to the hospital.None of the 42 students on the bus were hurt.The driver of the vehicle that the bus hit wasn't hurt.Country Dale Elementary School officials responded to the scene to assist with turning the children over to their parents.PHOTO GALLERY
Three hand grenades found in donation at Franklin Goodwill
FRANKLIN -- Three hand grenades were discovered by employees in a dropped off donation at a Goodwill store in Franklin on Saturday afternoon, March 19th.According to the Franklin Police Department, the store was evacuated as a precaution and the Milwaukee Police Department's "Hazardous Devices Unit" was called to the scene to assist.After the team determined all the grenades were inoperable and posed no danger, Goodwill returned to normal operation.Franklin police said there was nothing suspicious about the incident and it does not appear there was any intent to cause harm or injury.
FRANKLIN -- Three hand grenades were discovered by employees in a dropped off donation at a Goodwill store in Franklin on Saturday afternoon, March 19th.According to the Franklin Police Department, the store was evacuated as a precaution and the Milwaukee Police Department's "Hazardous Devices Unit" was called to the scene to assist.After the team determined all the grenades were inoperable and posed no danger, Goodwill returned to normal operation.Franklin police said there was nothing suspicious about the incident and it does not appear there was any intent to cause harm or injury.
Franklin police warn of out-of-state burglary crews targeting Hindu homes
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are issuing a warning regarding out-of-state burglary crews that are committing burglaries in the Milwaukee area, including in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are issuing a warning regarding out-of-state burglary crews that are committing burglaries in the Milwaukee area, including in Franklin.
Update: Body of missing Franklin man recovered near Oak Leaf bike trail
FRANKLIN -- The body of a missing Franklin man was recovered along the Oak Leaf Bike trail near Drexel Ave.Franklin police recovered the body of 54-year-old James Blume shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24th.
FRANKLIN -- The body of a missing Franklin man was recovered along the Oak Leaf Bike trail near Drexel Ave.Franklin police recovered the body of 54-year-old James Blume shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24th.
Woman accused of keeping a "place of prostitution" at spa in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- 33-year-old Shuying Ding of Appleton has been charged with keeping a place of prostitution in the City of Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- 33-year-old Shuying Ding of Appleton has been charged with keeping a place of prostitution in the City of Franklin.
Developing: Body of Hayward man found in wooded area of Franklin
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office were called out to the area near S. 27th Street and College Avenue -- where a body was found on Tuesday afternoon, November 10th.The body was found in a wooded area north of the Home Depot store in the area -- and behind a mobile home court on the west side of S. 27th Street.Police say the body is identified as a 54-year-old man from Hayward.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office were called out to the area near S. 27th Street and College Avenue -- where a body was found on Tuesday afternoon, November 10th.The body was found in a wooded area north of the Home Depot store in the area -- and behind a mobile home court on the west side of S. 27th Street.Police say the body is identified as a 54-year-old man from Hayward.
Back in court for his 48th adult criminal case, the 'Moving Menace' tries the insanity defense
MILWAUKEE -- There are criminals.
MILWAUKEE -- There are criminals.
Missing: Franklin police search for 54-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Oct. 8th
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are asking for the public's help in its search for a missing 54-year-old man.James Blume was last seen on Thursday, October 8th in the area of 68th and Drexel Ave.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are asking for the public's help in its search for a missing 54-year-old man.James Blume was last seen on Thursday, October 8th in the area of 68th and Drexel Ave.
FRANKLIN -- Why?
Bank robbed: Police seek suspect after incident at Franklin branch of WaterStone Bank
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are investigating a robbery at the WaterStone Bank branch near Highway 100 and Speedway Drive.It happened around 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29th.Police say an unknown suspect entered the bank and demanded money.The suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival, and police say that suspect was able to get away with an undetermined amount of cash.No one was hurt.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's K-9 unit assisted with a search for this suspect.The investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are investigating a robbery at the WaterStone Bank branch near Highway 100 and Speedway Drive.It happened around 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29th.Police say an unknown suspect entered the bank and demanded money.The suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival, and police say that suspect was able to get away with an undetermined amount of cash.No one was hurt.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's K-9 unit assisted with a search for this suspect.The investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Busted: 55-year-old man in custody after Franklin homeowner found burglar in his home
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a suspect has been taken into custody -- accused of burglarizing a home on Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd.Police say the homeowner came home shortly before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, and found someone burglarizing his home on West Stone Hedge Drive.The suspect was described as a white male, standing 5'9 to 5'10" tall, with a heavy, muscular build.That suspect fled the scene on foot.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a suspect has been taken into custody -- accused of burglarizing a home on Wednesday afternoon, September 23rd.Police say the homeowner came home shortly before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, and found someone burglarizing his home on West Stone Hedge Drive.The suspect was described as a white male, standing 5'9 to 5'10" tall, with a heavy, muscular build.That suspect fled the scene on foot.
"This is a small hiccup:" Vandals strike 'Kayla's Playground' days after ground was broken
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are asking for your help in their search for suspects who damaged the new home of 'Kayla's Playground.' The vandalism occurred just days after ground was broken for this project.Officers responded to Franklin Wood Parks just before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6th to find vandalism to six portable toilets, two portable sinks and a portable spot light.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are asking for your help in their search for suspects who damaged the new home of 'Kayla's Playground.' The vandalism occurred just days after ground was broken for this project.Officers responded to Franklin Wood Parks just before 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6th to find vandalism to six portable toilets, two portable sinks and a portable spot light.
Cudahy bicyclist struck by vehicle, dies from injuries
FRANKLIN -- A 51-year-old Cudahy man died from injuries suffered after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Franklin on Sunday evening, September 6th.Officials say the bicyclist was struck on S. 76th St.
FRANKLIN -- A 51-year-old Cudahy man died from injuries suffered after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Franklin on Sunday evening, September 6th.Officials say the bicyclist was struck on S. 76th St.
Man seriously injured following two-vehicle crash near 76th & Ryan Road
FRANKLIN -- Franklin fire and police responded to a two-vehicle accident late Monday night, July 20th.It happened at the intersection of S. 76th Street and W.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin fire and police responded to a two-vehicle accident late Monday night, July 20th.It happened at the intersection of S. 76th Street and W.