'Important to be safe:' Law enforcement officials hit the road to prevent tragedy on 'Funsgiving'
WAUWATOSA -- Law enforcement agencies across the state ramped up patrols Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- the day before Thanksgiving -- in an effort to combat impaired driving.
WAUWATOSA -- Law enforcement agencies across the state ramped up patrols Wednesday, Nov. 27 -- the day before Thanksgiving -- in an effort to combat impaired driving.
DA, police confirm no charges against pregnant woman who called for firing of security after Mayfair incident
WAUWATOSA -- No charges will be filed against Octavia Stitts, a pregnant woman who said she was taken down by Mayfair Mall security on Oct. 12 and called for their firing, the Milwaukee County district attorney and Milwaukee police confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 26.A spokesman for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office told FOX6 News prosecutors would not seek criminal charges.
WAUWATOSA -- No charges will be filed against Octavia Stitts, a pregnant woman who said she was taken down by Mayfair Mall security on Oct. 12 and called for their firing, the Milwaukee County district attorney and Milwaukee police confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 26.A spokesman for the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office told FOX6 News prosecutors would not seek criminal charges.
'Secret Sister' holiday gift exchange scam is back
MILWAUKEE -- Now that the holidays are here, so are social media posts about a gift exchange that promises you'll get between six and 36 gifts if you participate.Don't fall for it -- it's a scam!The same scam surfaced in previous years, too.
MILWAUKEE -- Now that the holidays are here, so are social media posts about a gift exchange that promises you'll get between six and 36 gifts if you participate.Don't fall for it -- it's a scam!The same scam surfaced in previous years, too.
Probation for 17-year-old driver prosecutors said led pursuit in stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 17-year-old boy from Green Bay accused in connection with a January pursuit involving a stolen vehicle pleaded guilty Sept. 30, and was sentenced to probation Monday, Nov. 4.Rezhun Scott entered the plea to one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 17-year-old boy from Green Bay accused in connection with a January pursuit involving a stolen vehicle pleaded guilty Sept. 30, and was sentenced to probation Monday, Nov. 4.Rezhun Scott entered the plea to one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
No injuries, but plenty of damage after young driver struck home in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- There were no injuries, but plenty of damage after police said a young driver struck a home in Wauwatosa Saturday, Nov. 2.It happened near 67th Street and Garfield Avenue.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
WAUWATOSA -- There were no injuries, but plenty of damage after police said a young driver struck a home in Wauwatosa Saturday, Nov. 2.It happened near 67th Street and Garfield Avenue.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Police: 65-year-old man's vehicle ended up in Wauwatosa garage after he blew a stop sign
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Wauwatosa Tuesday night, Oct. 22.It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Bluemound Road and Ravenswood Circle.Police said a 65-year-old man was traveling southbound out of the neighborhood when he blew a stop sign.
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Wauwatosa Tuesday night, Oct. 22.It happened around 8:30 p.m. near Bluemound Road and Ravenswood Circle.Police said a 65-year-old man was traveling southbound out of the neighborhood when he blew a stop sign.
Original Black Panthers demand security guards be fired after scuffle at Mayfair Mall
WAUWATOSA -- A confrontation unfolds at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
WAUWATOSA -- A confrontation unfolds at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Pregnant woman reports encounter with security after daughter 'tackled' at Mayfair
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested and four more detained by police after a fight inside Mayfair Mall Saturday night, Oct. 12.
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested and four more detained by police after a fight inside Mayfair Mall Saturday night, Oct. 12.
MPD squad en route to the hospital involved in crash with citizen vehicle in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee Police Department squad was involved in a crash Saturday night, Oct. 13 near North Avenue and Wauwatosa Avenue.Wauwatosa police said the squad had its lights and sirens activated when the crash happened, involving a citizen vehicle.The incident was described by police as a T-bone crash.The MPD squad was headed to Froedtert Hospital at the time.
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee Police Department squad was involved in a crash Saturday night, Oct. 13 near North Avenue and Wauwatosa Avenue.Wauwatosa police said the squad had its lights and sirens activated when the crash happened, involving a citizen vehicle.The incident was described by police as a T-bone crash.The MPD squad was headed to Froedtert Hospital at the time.
6 detained, 2 arrested for disorderly conduct following fight at Mayfair Mall Saturday night
WAUWATOSA -- Six people were detained and two were arrested for disorderly conduct following a fight at Mayfair Mall Saturday Night, Oct. 12.Police said the call came in around 8:30 p.m. for a fight on the second floor of the mall.
WAUWATOSA -- Six people were detained and two were arrested for disorderly conduct following a fight at Mayfair Mall Saturday Night, Oct. 12.Police said the call came in around 8:30 p.m. for a fight on the second floor of the mall.
Police: Body recovered from river near Jacobus Park after woman reported missing from hospital
WAUWATOSA -- The body of a 59-year-old woman was recovered from the river near Jacobus Park in Wauwatosa Tuesday, Oct. 8 amid a search for a woman who left Aurora Psychiatric Hospital late Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said on Monday around 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to the hospital on Dewey Avenue near Harwood Avenue for a report of a 59-year old woman who left the facility on foot at approximately 3 p.m. prior to being picked up by a family member, as had been arranged.Staff indicated that the woman had gone for walks in the area and returned to the facility in the past, including earlier in the day Monday.
WAUWATOSA -- The body of a 59-year-old woman was recovered from the river near Jacobus Park in Wauwatosa Tuesday, Oct. 8 amid a search for a woman who left Aurora Psychiatric Hospital late Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said on Monday around 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to the hospital on Dewey Avenue near Harwood Avenue for a report of a 59-year old woman who left the facility on foot at approximately 3 p.m. prior to being picked up by a family member, as had been arranged.Staff indicated that the woman had gone for walks in the area and returned to the facility in the past, including earlier in the day Monday.
Pursuit by Wauwatosa police ended in crash near 49th and Washington in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.
Family of man detained by Wauwatosa police while headed home from church with grandmother sues
WAUWATOSA -- The family of a young man who was handcuffed after riding in the car with his grandmother filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Wauwatosa, its police chief, and multiple officers -- and the suit was moved to federal court.The incident happened on Sept. 2, 2018 near Burleigh Street and Mayfair Road.
WAUWATOSA -- The family of a young man who was handcuffed after riding in the car with his grandmother filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Wauwatosa, its police chief, and multiple officers -- and the suit was moved to federal court.The incident happened on Sept. 2, 2018 near Burleigh Street and Mayfair Road.
Prosecutors: Man stole jewelry, change, video game consoles in 4 burglaries in 14 days
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Sept. 21 against a Milwaukee man following four burglaries taking place in less than 15 days.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Sept. 21 against a Milwaukee man following four burglaries taking place in less than 15 days.
1 arrested, 1 sought after stolen vehicle slammed into porch near 39th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested and police were looking for another after a stolen vehicle crashed into a porch late Thursday night, Aug. 29 near 39th and Center.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Police said the Kia Sorento was stolen out of Jefferson County.A Wauwatosa police officer conducted a traffic stop around midnight near 58th and Center Street, when the driver of the Sorento fled eastbound on Center Street before crashing into the porch near 39th and Center.The passenger was arrested on a felony bail jumping warrant out of Dane County, while the driver fled on foot.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested and police were looking for another after a stolen vehicle crashed into a porch late Thursday night, Aug. 29 near 39th and Center.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Police said the Kia Sorento was stolen out of Jefferson County.A Wauwatosa police officer conducted a traffic stop around midnight near 58th and Center Street, when the driver of the Sorento fled eastbound on Center Street before crashing into the porch near 39th and Center.The passenger was arrested on a felony bail jumping warrant out of Dane County, while the driver fled on foot.
Prosecutors: JC Penney employee stole $35K+ through fraudulent orders sold at up to 99% off
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee woman stands accused of stealing more than $35,000 from her former employer -- JC Penney near 124th and Burleigh.
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee woman stands accused of stealing more than $35,000 from her former employer -- JC Penney near 124th and Burleigh.
'Got out of hand:' Employee accused of stealing from At Home in Wauwatosa 'to help him buy drugs'
WAUWATOSA -- A man employee at the At Home store on Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa stands accused of stealing more than $8,000 from the store by completing fraudulent returns, and prosecutors said he admitted to it.Corey Allison, 20, faces one count of theft (embezzlement), value greater than $5,000 to $10,000.According to a criminal complaint, on July 18, police were dispatched to the At Home store for a report of employee thefts.
WAUWATOSA -- A man employee at the At Home store on Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa stands accused of stealing more than $8,000 from the store by completing fraudulent returns, and prosecutors said he admitted to it.Corey Allison, 20, faces one count of theft (embezzlement), value greater than $5,000 to $10,000.According to a criminal complaint, on July 18, police were dispatched to the At Home store for a report of employee thefts.