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:
Police captain who's lived it hosts active shooter training at church: 'Something we have to think about'
OAK CREEK -- How safe is your church?
OAK CREEK -- How safe is your church?
Oak Creek police: Student arrested after threat made "to harm those at their school"
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police said a suspect was taken into custody in connection with a threat to Oak Creek East Middle School.According to police, Oak Creek-Franklin School District officials on Thursday morning were made aware of the threat from a student "to cause harm to those at their school." No actions were taken by the suspect, who was arrested without incident.Police said the suspect was interviewed and evaluated and they're recommending charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police said a suspect was taken into custody in connection with a threat to Oak Creek East Middle School.According to police, Oak Creek-Franklin School District officials on Thursday morning were made aware of the threat from a student "to cause harm to those at their school." No actions were taken by the suspect, who was arrested without incident.Police said the suspect was interviewed and evaluated and they're recommending charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Recognize her? Oak Creek police seek suspect who robbed Red Roof Inn
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are looking to identify a suspect who robbed the Red Roof Inn twice in 1 week!Police say the suspect, a female, was wearing the same clothing during both crimes.The left sleeve of the jacket/shirt she was wearing said "JORDAN."Police released surveillance photos of the suspect and a white car and red truck believed to have been involved in these crimes.Anyone with information is asked to contact Oak Creek PD.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are looking to identify a suspect who robbed the Red Roof Inn twice in 1 week!Police say the suspect, a female, was wearing the same clothing during both crimes.The left sleeve of the jacket/shirt she was wearing said "JORDAN."Police released surveillance photos of the suspect and a white car and red truck believed to have been involved in these crimes.Anyone with information is asked to contact Oak Creek PD.
Recognize him? Oak Creek police seek suspect who stole cigarettes from Kwik Trip
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police have shared surveillance photos of a theft suspect and his vehicle in an effort to identify him.Police say the man pictured below stole cigarettes at a Kwik Trip store.The suspect was driving a silver or gold early 2000s Pontiac Grand Am.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police have shared surveillance photos of a theft suspect and his vehicle in an effort to identify him.Police say the man pictured below stole cigarettes at a Kwik Trip store.The suspect was driving a silver or gold early 2000s Pontiac Grand Am.
Charges forwarded to DA: 4 arrested after theft, shots fired incident at Meijer store in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police said Monday evening, December 11th a total of four people are in custody in connection with a shots fired incident at the Meijer store near Howell and Drexel.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police said Monday evening, December 11th a total of four people are in custody in connection with a shots fired incident at the Meijer store near Howell and Drexel.
Prosecutors: Woman accused of taking off with 4-year-old previously drove under the influence with her
OAK CREEK -- Formal charges have been filed against a woman accused of taking her four-year-old granddaughter and going on the run for days.
OAK CREEK -- Formal charges have been filed against a woman accused of taking her four-year-old granddaughter and going on the run for days.
Oak Creek police arrest 3 after report of suspects trying to enter unoccupied vehicles
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are once again reminding people to lock their vehicles after several thefts of vehicles and from vehicles recently.In fact, police said on Sunday morning, November 26th, they took a report of several suspects looking into unoccupied vehicles near an apartment complex -- Oak Park Apartments on Puetz Road.Arriving officers located a vehicle leaving the complex, matching the description of the suspect vehicle.
OAK CREEK -- Oak Creek police are once again reminding people to lock their vehicles after several thefts of vehicles and from vehicles recently.In fact, police said on Sunday morning, November 26th, they took a report of several suspects looking into unoccupied vehicles near an apartment complex -- Oak Park Apartments on Puetz Road.Arriving officers located a vehicle leaving the complex, matching the description of the suspect vehicle.
"Happy, healthy and home:" 4-year-old missing from Oak Creek returned safe; grandmother arrested
OAK CREEK -- A missing girl is back home and police have arrested her grandmother.Both the girl and her grandmother, 43-year-old Kelly Smith, were found safe on Saturday, November 25th.
OAK CREEK -- A missing girl is back home and police have arrested her grandmother.Both the girl and her grandmother, 43-year-old Kelly Smith, were found safe on Saturday, November 25th.