Franklin police: Hales Corners man died of apparent natural causes while riding his bicycle
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 54-year-old man died of apparent natural causes while riding his bicycle Saturday, June 13th.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 54-year-old man died of apparent natural causes while riding his bicycle Saturday, June 13th.
"I'm livid:" Victim of identity theft gets notice from IRS, her tax refund may be going to someone else
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- A truly "taxing" experience for a Franklin woman who is the victim of identity theft.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- A truly "taxing" experience for a Franklin woman who is the victim of identity theft.
"Very dangerous:" Woman beaten in attempted carjacking at Walmart that preceded high-speed chase
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Early Tuesday morning, April 21st, in the parking lot of the Walmart store on S. 27th Street in Franklin, a woman screamed for help as she was beaten by a group of men and teens in an attempted carjacking.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Early Tuesday morning, April 21st, in the parking lot of the Walmart store on S. 27th Street in Franklin, a woman screamed for help as she was beaten by a group of men and teens in an attempted carjacking.
Franklin police warn residents about suspicious man in red van who motioned at children
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are warning residents about a suspicious van driven by a man in his 60s.Police say on Monday, April 6th, they received a call regarding a red Dodge van, 2013 or newer with no rust being driven by a white male in his 60s.The man was wearing a baseball hat, and has no facial hair.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are warning residents about a suspicious van driven by a man in his 60s.Police say on Monday, April 6th, they received a call regarding a red Dodge van, 2013 or newer with no rust being driven by a white male in his 60s.The man was wearing a baseball hat, and has no facial hair.
Charges filed in Franklin home invasion, and suspect was already in custody for similar crime
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Charges were filed on Monday, March 16th against 34-year-old Scott Vukovic of Milwaukee in connection with a home invasion that took place in Franklin at the end of January.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Charges were filed on Monday, March 16th against 34-year-old Scott Vukovic of Milwaukee in connection with a home invasion that took place in Franklin at the end of January.
Franklin police: Violent home invasion involved 83-year-old victim, and no one's in custody
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking a suspect in connection with a home invasion involving an 83-year-old victim.It happened Monday, January 26th just after 3 a.m. near 117th and Oakwood Road.Police say a male suspect, between the ages of 20 and 29 entered the 83-year-old victim's home -- demanding money, prescription medication and alcohol.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking a suspect in connection with a home invasion involving an 83-year-old victim.It happened Monday, January 26th just after 3 a.m. near 117th and Oakwood Road.Police say a male suspect, between the ages of 20 and 29 entered the 83-year-old victim's home -- demanding money, prescription medication and alcohol.
Residents evacuated following trailer home fire near S. 27th Street in Franklin
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin Fire officials on Wednesday afternoon, November 19th were called out to the scene of a trailer home fire that has displaced residents.It happened at a trailer home in the 6300 block of S. 27th Street shortly before 4:00 p.m.Upon their arrival at the scene, fire officials observed flames and smoke pouring from the trailer.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin Fire officials on Wednesday afternoon, November 19th were called out to the scene of a trailer home fire that has displaced residents.It happened at a trailer home in the 6300 block of S. 27th Street shortly before 4:00 p.m.Upon their arrival at the scene, fire officials observed flames and smoke pouring from the trailer.
Franklin police seek suspects after two victims found bound, held against their will in armed robbery
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking two suspects after two people were found bound and held against their will at a home on S. 92nd Street.Police on Monday morning, November 17th responded to the home for a reported armed robbery.Police say the 75-year-old homeowner and a 53-year-old employee were bound and held by suspects displaying weapons.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking two suspects after two people were found bound and held against their will at a home on S. 92nd Street.Police on Monday morning, November 17th responded to the home for a reported armed robbery.Police say the 75-year-old homeowner and a 53-year-old employee were bound and held by suspects displaying weapons.
Franklin police seek to identify suspect in North Shore Bank robbery
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- The Franklin Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.The suspected entered the North Shore Bank at 7151 S. 76th Street around 4:47 p.m. on Thursday,October 23rd.Police say the suspect passed the teller a note and demanded money before fleeing the scene with an undermined amount of cash.The suspect is described as an African America male, approximately 6'0" to 6'3" with a heavier build, weighing approximately 200 to 250 pounds.If you have any information about the robbery or the identity of the suspect please contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- The Franklin Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.The suspected entered the North Shore Bank at 7151 S. 76th Street around 4:47 p.m. on Thursday,October 23rd.Police say the suspect passed the teller a note and demanded money before fleeing the scene with an undermined amount of cash.The suspect is described as an African America male, approximately 6'0" to 6'3" with a heavier build, weighing approximately 200 to 250 pounds.If you have any information about the robbery or the identity of the suspect please contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522.
Franklin police: 31-year-old woman taken into custody following stabbing
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police took a 31-year-old woman into custody Friday morning, October 17th following a stabbing.Authorities say they responded to a residence around 5:30 a.m. for a report of a stabbing where the female suspect fled the scene.When officers arrived on scene, they located the 36-year-old victim on the front porch with a bleeding chest wound.Medical care was provided by officers until the Franklin Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to Froedtert Memorial Hospital.A responding officer located the suspect vehicle fleeing the area, performed a traffic stop and took the 31-year-old woman into custody.The suspect was transported to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility and is awaiting charges.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police took a 31-year-old woman into custody Friday morning, October 17th following a stabbing.Authorities say they responded to a residence around 5:30 a.m. for a report of a stabbing where the female suspect fled the scene.When officers arrived on scene, they located the 36-year-old victim on the front porch with a bleeding chest wound.Medical care was provided by officers until the Franklin Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to Froedtert Memorial Hospital.A responding officer located the suspect vehicle fleeing the area, performed a traffic stop and took the 31-year-old woman into custody.The suspect was transported to the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility and is awaiting charges.
Police evacuate gym at Milwaukee County Sports Complex after spectators get rowdy
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Spectators were cleared out of the Milwaukee County Sports Complex on Ryan Road in Franklin on Sunday, August 31st after a fight broke out during an adult league soccer tournament.Franklin police say they were called out to the facility just after 3:00 p.m.Police say they received multiple 911 calls about a fight at the complex -- and when they arrived, they found a group of fans taunting the other team's supporters.Players went into the stands to calm the fans, but ended up joining the melee -- according to Franklin police.Police cleared the gym and searched it.We're told four people were hurt -- including two security guards, a fan and a player.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Spectators were cleared out of the Milwaukee County Sports Complex on Ryan Road in Franklin on Sunday, August 31st after a fight broke out during an adult league soccer tournament.Franklin police say they were called out to the facility just after 3:00 p.m.Police say they received multiple 911 calls about a fight at the complex -- and when they arrived, they found a group of fans taunting the other team's supporters.Players went into the stands to calm the fans, but ended up joining the melee -- according to Franklin police.Police cleared the gym and searched it.We're told four people were hurt -- including two security guards, a fan and a player.
Accused of fleeing police: Man arrested after being involved in crash
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police on Tuesday afternoon, May 27th arrested a 24-year-old man for refusing to stop his vehicle -- and he was later involved in a crash.Franklin police attempted to stop the man's vehicle just before 4:00 Tuesday -- but say he refused, because the vehicle's registered owner had two misdemeanor warrants.Police say the driver ran a red light at the intersection of S. 27th Street and W.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police on Tuesday afternoon, May 27th arrested a 24-year-old man for refusing to stop his vehicle -- and he was later involved in a crash.Franklin police attempted to stop the man's vehicle just before 4:00 Tuesday -- but say he refused, because the vehicle's registered owner had two misdemeanor warrants.Police say the driver ran a red light at the intersection of S. 27th Street and W.
Franklin police seek suspect in armed robbery of Check 'n Go
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of the Check 'n Go located on S. 27th Street.According to police, the suspect entered the store around 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th, displayed a weapon and demanded money from the clerk.The clerk surrendered an undetermined amount of money.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are seeking the suspect responsible for the armed robbery of the Check 'n Go located on S. 27th Street.According to police, the suspect entered the store around 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 6th, displayed a weapon and demanded money from the clerk.The clerk surrendered an undetermined amount of money.
How UWM student accused of bizarre sex crime got away
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A foreign exchange student, accused of a brutal sexual assault, was arrested for his crime seven years ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A foreign exchange student, accused of a brutal sexual assault, was arrested for his crime seven years ago.
Chinese exchange student back in Milw., accepts plea deal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A victory for Milwaukee County and the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday, October 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A victory for Milwaukee County and the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Five cited for disorderly conduct after fight at Jump Zone
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Five people were cited for disorderly conduct after a fight reportedly broke out at Jump Zone located on S.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Five people were cited for disorderly conduct after a fight reportedly broke out at Jump Zone located on S.
Franklin police investigate robbery of KFC restaurant
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are searching for suspects in the armed robbery of a Kentucky Fried Chicken near 27th and College on Friday, May 10th.Officials say workers at the restaurant called 911 at 10 p.m. -- saying the place had just been robbed.Officers from the Franklin, Greenfield, and Oak Creek Police Departments, including a K-9 unit from Oak Creek, checked the neighborhood but were unable to locate the suspects.Nobody was hurt during the robbery -- and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.If you have information that could help police locate the suspects in this robbery, you're urged to call 414-425-2522.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Franklin police are searching for suspects in the armed robbery of a Kentucky Fried Chicken near 27th and College on Friday, May 10th.Officials say workers at the restaurant called 911 at 10 p.m. -- saying the place had just been robbed.Officers from the Franklin, Greenfield, and Oak Creek Police Departments, including a K-9 unit from Oak Creek, checked the neighborhood but were unable to locate the suspects.Nobody was hurt during the robbery -- and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.If you have information that could help police locate the suspects in this robbery, you're urged to call 414-425-2522.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Four taken to hospital following six vehicle crash in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police and fire officials responded to an accident involving six vehicles on South 27th Street and West Rawson Avenue just before noon on Saturday, August 4th.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police and fire officials responded to an accident involving six vehicles on South 27th Street and West Rawson Avenue just before noon on Saturday, August 4th.
Ripoff Romeo targets unsuspecting women online
FRANKLIN -- Don’t tell Jill Mohr that men are like dogs.
FRANKLIN -- Don’t tell Jill Mohr that men are like dogs.
Franklin police investigating threatening stickers placed on mailboxes
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are investigating threatening stickers with a picture of Trayvon Martin on them.
FRANKLIN -- Franklin police are investigating threatening stickers with a picture of Trayvon Martin on them.