Driver arrested after crash near 57th and Vliet following pursuit
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee man was arrested after a crash near 57th and Vliet following a pursuit early Thursday, April 11.Police said around 3 a.m., a Wauwatosa police officer spotted a suspicious vehicle without license plates traveling slowly through a residential neighborhood.
WAUWATOSA -- A Milwaukee man was arrested after a crash near 57th and Vliet following a pursuit early Thursday, April 11.Police said around 3 a.m., a Wauwatosa police officer spotted a suspicious vehicle without license plates traveling slowly through a residential neighborhood.
MCSO squad struck while attempting to enter I-41 SB at Watertown Plank in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- No one was hurt in a crash involving a vehicle and a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad car Wednesday afternoon, March 27.It happened just after 2 p.m.Sheriff's officials said the lights and sirens were activated on the fully marked squad as it attempted to enter I-41 southbound at Watertown Plank Road.
WAUWATOSA -- No one was hurt in a crash involving a vehicle and a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad car Wednesday afternoon, March 27.It happened just after 2 p.m.Sheriff's officials said the lights and sirens were activated on the fully marked squad as it attempted to enter I-41 southbound at Watertown Plank Road.
Close call caught on cam: Wauwatosa officer's elbow struck by passing SUV
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa police officer had a close call on Feb. 13 -- and it was all captured on dashcam.Officers responded to check on a female who was wandering in the middle of N.
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa police officer had a close call on Feb. 13 -- and it was all captured on dashcam.Officers responded to check on a female who was wandering in the middle of N.
Milwaukee man admits to shooting at pickup on WIS 175 'to scare the guy off'
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man is charged in connection with an incident that shut down WIS 175 near State Street on Monday, March 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man is charged in connection with an incident that shut down WIS 175 near State Street on Monday, March 18.
'Very dangerous:' Wauwatosa police end high-speed pursuit with stop sticks
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Police Department released dashcam video on Thursday, March 21 which shows intense moments during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle in January.
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Police Department released dashcam video on Thursday, March 21 which shows intense moments during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle in January.
'We were scrambling:' Unemployment lawsuits led to closure of business that contracts crossing guards
WEST ALLIS -- A company that employs crossing guards went out of business, creating a dangerous situation for kids walking to school on Monday morning, March 18 -- and police scrambling to find a solution.Several police departments contracted with Wisconsin Personal Protection Services in West Allis to provide crossing guards at busy intersections.
WEST ALLIS -- A company that employs crossing guards went out of business, creating a dangerous situation for kids walking to school on Monday morning, March 18 -- and police scrambling to find a solution.Several police departments contracted with Wisconsin Personal Protection Services in West Allis to provide crossing guards at busy intersections.
Police: Collision between U-Haul van, another vehicle leads to incident involving gun
WEST ALLIS -- A man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at another person after a collision between two vehicles in West Allis on Tuesday morning, March 5.The collision happened around 9 a.m. at S. 108th St.
WEST ALLIS -- A man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at another person after a collision between two vehicles in West Allis on Tuesday morning, March 5.The collision happened around 9 a.m. at S. 108th St.
DA: Officers involved in shooting of Alonzo Smith 'justified in their actions'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm has announced the Milwaukee police officers involved in the shooting of Alonzo Smith near 101st and Mill Rd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm has announced the Milwaukee police officers involved in the shooting of Alonzo Smith near 101st and Mill Rd.
3 sentenced to prison in brutal Wauwatosa home invasion that targeted family new to the country
WAUWATOSA -- Three suspects in a case involving a brutal home invasion in Wauwatosa which targeted a family new to this country, leaving them scarred physically and emotionally, have been sentenced to prison.Nicole Kauper, 37, on Dec. 19, 2018 pleaded guilty to two charges -- conspiracy to commit burglary of a building/dwelling, boat or motor home and harboring/aiding a felon.
WAUWATOSA -- Three suspects in a case involving a brutal home invasion in Wauwatosa which targeted a family new to this country, leaving them scarred physically and emotionally, have been sentenced to prison.Nicole Kauper, 37, on Dec. 19, 2018 pleaded guilty to two charges -- conspiracy to commit burglary of a building/dwelling, boat or motor home and harboring/aiding a felon.
'Crime of opportunity:' 2 vehicle thefts reported in less than 2 hours on Thursday morning
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police are warning residents that criminals are taking advantage of the cold.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police are warning residents that criminals are taking advantage of the cold.
Antoinette Martin sentenced to 3 years probation after driving away with squad car
WAUWATOSA -- 20-year-old Antoinette Martin, who pleaded guilty Dec. 7 to charges of escape-criminal arrest (felony) and disorderly conduct (misdemeanor) after she took a Wauwatosa squad car for a spin, was sentenced to three years probation on Monday, Jan. 7.The court sentenced Martin to 90 days in the House of Correction on the disorderly conduct charge -- and she had already served that amount of time.
WAUWATOSA -- 20-year-old Antoinette Martin, who pleaded guilty Dec. 7 to charges of escape-criminal arrest (felony) and disorderly conduct (misdemeanor) after she took a Wauwatosa squad car for a spin, was sentenced to three years probation on Monday, Jan. 7.The court sentenced Martin to 90 days in the House of Correction on the disorderly conduct charge -- and she had already served that amount of time.
2 in custody after allegedly firing gun from moving vehicle, fleeing police in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were taken into custody after leading police on a chase through Wauwatosa.
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were taken into custody after leading police on a chase through Wauwatosa.
Police seek suspect who stole purse from 79-year-old after helping her clear snow
WAUWATOSA -- Police are seeking a suspect accused of stealing a 79-year-old woman's purse after helping her clear snow from her vehicle.It happened on New Year's Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 shortly before 6 p.m. on Glencoe Circle near Bluemound Road in Wauwatosa.Police said the suspect followed the woman home after helping her clear the snow from her vehicle at the Walmart Market near 70th and Main Street in Milwaukee.When the 79-year-old woman got home, she was removing items from the back seat of her vehicle when the suspect approached from behind and took the purse from her shoulder.Police said no weapon was presented or implied.
WAUWATOSA -- Police are seeking a suspect accused of stealing a 79-year-old woman's purse after helping her clear snow from her vehicle.It happened on New Year's Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 shortly before 6 p.m. on Glencoe Circle near Bluemound Road in Wauwatosa.Police said the suspect followed the woman home after helping her clear the snow from her vehicle at the Walmart Market near 70th and Main Street in Milwaukee.When the 79-year-old woman got home, she was removing items from the back seat of her vehicle when the suspect approached from behind and took the purse from her shoulder.Police said no weapon was presented or implied.
3 suspects set for sentencing in brutal Wauwatosa home invasion that targeted family new to the country
WAUWATOSA -- The third of three suspects has reached a plea deal in a case involving a brutal home invasion in Wauwatosa which targeted a family new to this country.
WAUWATOSA -- The third of three suspects has reached a plea deal in a case involving a brutal home invasion in Wauwatosa which targeted a family new to this country.
Dashcam: Juveniles lead police on wild pursuit through Wauwatosa, Milwaukee
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police released video of a pursuit of a stolen car that weaved through two cities.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police released video of a pursuit of a stolen car that weaved through two cities.
Police: Man in custody following bank robbery in Wauwatosa, police pursuit
WAUWATOSA -- One person was taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 4 following a robbery and police pursuit that began in Wauwatosa and ended in Milwaukee.According to police, around 12:40 p.m. Wauwatosa police responded to a robbery in progress at Landmark Credit Union on 124 Street.Upon arrival, officers located a suspect in a vehicle in the area of 124 Street and Hampton Avenue and attempted a traffic stop.
WAUWATOSA -- One person was taken into custody on Tuesday, Dec. 4 following a robbery and police pursuit that began in Wauwatosa and ended in Milwaukee.According to police, around 12:40 p.m. Wauwatosa police responded to a robbery in progress at Landmark Credit Union on 124 Street.Upon arrival, officers located a suspect in a vehicle in the area of 124 Street and Hampton Avenue and attempted a traffic stop.
'They hope Daddy can fix it:' Girls devastated after Christmas lights snipped with wire cutters
WAUWATOSA -- A family in Wauwatosa was disappointed to find their Christmas lights had been intentionally cut in an act of vandalism.
WAUWATOSA -- A family in Wauwatosa was disappointed to find their Christmas lights had been intentionally cut in an act of vandalism.