'Not going to stand for this:' Thieves break into vehicles along fallen MPD officer's procession route
OAK CREEK -- While many paid their respects to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner during his funeral on Wednesday, Feb. 13, thieves decided to break into vehicles at an Oak Creek gymnastics facility."It makes me angry," said Katie Giuffre, Midwest Twisters Gymnastics.
OAK CREEK -- While many paid their respects to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner during his funeral on Wednesday, Feb. 13, thieves decided to break into vehicles at an Oak Creek gymnastics facility."It makes me angry," said Katie Giuffre, Midwest Twisters Gymnastics.
3 teenage boys accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl in Oak Creek park plead not guilty
OAK CREEK -- Three teenage boys accused in the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Oak Creek in September have pleaded not guilty.Twin brothers, Austin and Dallas Menhorn, 17, were in court Thursday, Dec. 20 for their preliminary hearings.
OAK CREEK -- Three teenage boys accused in the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Oak Creek in September have pleaded not guilty.Twin brothers, Austin and Dallas Menhorn, 17, were in court Thursday, Dec. 20 for their preliminary hearings.
Charges filed: 3 teens accused in September 2017 sexual assault in Oak Creek
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Three teenage boys are accused in the sexual assault of a teenage girl -- a crime that allegedly happened in September 2017.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Three teenage boys are accused in the sexual assault of a teenage girl -- a crime that allegedly happened in September 2017.
Oak Creek police: Suspects tied to vehicle break-ins now in custody
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police say the suspects tied to nearly 30 vehicle break-ins at an apartment complex off Puetz Rd.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police say the suspects tied to nearly 30 vehicle break-ins at an apartment complex off Puetz Rd.
Oak Creek PD seeks help to ID 2 suspected of attaching skimming devices on ATM
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police need your help identifying two men suspected of attaching a skimming device on an ATM machine at a gas station.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police need your help identifying two men suspected of attaching a skimming device on an ATM machine at a gas station.
Oak Creek police K-9 Bronco passes away
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police K-9 Bronco has passed away, according to a Facebook post from the department.Wednesday, Oct. 3 Oak Creek police made the announcement.Bronco served with the department from 2006-2016.The department says Bronco "loved his job," and always brought energy to those he worked with.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police K-9 Bronco has passed away, according to a Facebook post from the department.Wednesday, Oct. 3 Oak Creek police made the announcement.Bronco served with the department from 2006-2016.The department says Bronco "loved his job," and always brought energy to those he worked with.
Prosecutors: Robbery suspect admitted to pointing BB gun at officers before they shot him in the arm
OAK CREEK -- A man shot in the arm by Oak Creek police on Tuesday, Aug. 28 after an armed robbery at the Meijer gas station near Drexel and Howell has been charged.Vadim McCormick, 30, faces one count of armed robbery (threat of force) for the Meijer incident, and one count of failure to comply with officer's attempt to take person into custody for the officer-involved shooting, which happened near 8th and American Avenue.According to a criminal complaint, around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, police were dispatched to the report of the robbery at the Meijer gas station, where an employee said a suspect wandered around the store for a short period of time before approaching him and pointing a handgun at him.
OAK CREEK -- A man shot in the arm by Oak Creek police on Tuesday, Aug. 28 after an armed robbery at the Meijer gas station near Drexel and Howell has been charged.Vadim McCormick, 30, faces one count of armed robbery (threat of force) for the Meijer incident, and one count of failure to comply with officer's attempt to take person into custody for the officer-involved shooting, which happened near 8th and American Avenue.According to a criminal complaint, around 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 28, police were dispatched to the report of the robbery at the Meijer gas station, where an employee said a suspect wandered around the store for a short period of time before approaching him and pointing a handgun at him.
Amazon or Foxconn supplier in Oak Creek? Mayor says 'we want to make sure we have available land'
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 10 took the first step toward transforming a large area of farmland near Ryan Road and S. 13th Street -- and the developer said a number of businesses have expressed interest.
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 10 took the first step toward transforming a large area of farmland near Ryan Road and S. 13th Street -- and the developer said a number of businesses have expressed interest.
Explosives detonated in remote area of Oak Creek after they were discovered at a home
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
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'Going to be a problem:' Some worried about traffic changes tied to IKEA opening in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Wisconsin's first IKEA store opens Wednesday, May 16 in Oak Creek, and as IKEA officials put finishing touches on the store on "IKEA eve" on Tuesday, police warned of traffic changes that'll be put into place on opening day."We have over 30 toppings.
OAK CREEK -- Wisconsin's first IKEA store opens Wednesday, May 16 in Oak Creek, and as IKEA officials put finishing touches on the store on "IKEA eve" on Tuesday, police warned of traffic changes that'll be put into place on opening day."We have over 30 toppings.
Recognize her? Oak Creek police look to identify liquor thief
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of stealing a cart full of alcohol from an area grocery store.The department released photos of the suspect on their Facebook page Tuesday, May 15.It appears the woman tried to conceal her face by wearing large sunglasses.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information on the identity of the woman, you're asked to contact the Oak Creek Police Department at 414-762-8200 -- contact Officer Hernon -- or email phernon@oakcreekwi.org.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of stealing a cart full of alcohol from an area grocery store.The department released photos of the suspect on their Facebook page Tuesday, May 15.It appears the woman tried to conceal her face by wearing large sunglasses.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information on the identity of the woman, you're asked to contact the Oak Creek Police Department at 414-762-8200 -- contact Officer Hernon -- or email phernon@oakcreekwi.org.
City leaders, police prepare to handle traffic crush on opening day of IKEA Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- The grand opening of IKEA Oak Creek is set for Wednesday, May 16.
OAK CREEK -- The grand opening of IKEA Oak Creek is set for Wednesday, May 16.
Man accused of firing multiple gunshots while high on drugs outside Meijer in Oak Creek sentenced to prison
OAK CREEK -- A man accused of firing multiple gunshots while high on drugs outside a Meijer store in Oak Creek has been sentenced to prison.Alexzander Schlieve, 19, of New Berlin, on April 27 pleaded guilty to three charges:
OAK CREEK -- A man accused of firing multiple gunshots while high on drugs outside a Meijer store in Oak Creek has been sentenced to prison.Alexzander Schlieve, 19, of New Berlin, on April 27 pleaded guilty to three charges: