Wauwatosa police: Car thefts up by 271% this year; many stolen while running, with keys inside
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say car thefts have increased by 271% this year -- and in many of these incidents, vehicles were left running and unattended -- with the keys in the ignition.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say car thefts have increased by 271% this year -- and in many of these incidents, vehicles were left running and unattended -- with the keys in the ignition.
Deal reached: Najee Harmon pleads guilty in shooting of Wauwatosa detective
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Najee Harmon has pleaded guilty to charges filed against him in connection with an officer-involved shooting that left a detective with the Wauwatosa Police Department injured.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Najee Harmon has pleaded guilty to charges filed against him in connection with an officer-involved shooting that left a detective with the Wauwatosa Police Department injured.
Wauwatosa police arrest suspect in carjacking of 60-year-old woman at gas station
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police tell FOX6 News a suspect wanted in connection with the carjacking of a 60-year-old woman that happened on January 18th near 68th and North Avenue has been taken into custody.Police released surveillance photos in the hopes of identifying and apprehending the suspect in this case.After those photos were featured in news reports, police said they received several phone calls and the man was tentatively identified.He is now in custody.Police say the 60-year-old woman was carjacked in the parking lot of a Speedway gas station.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police tell FOX6 News a suspect wanted in connection with the carjacking of a 60-year-old woman that happened on January 18th near 68th and North Avenue has been taken into custody.Police released surveillance photos in the hopes of identifying and apprehending the suspect in this case.After those photos were featured in news reports, police said they received several phone calls and the man was tentatively identified.He is now in custody.Police say the 60-year-old woman was carjacked in the parking lot of a Speedway gas station.
"Dangerous people:" Wauwatosa police seek suspect in carjacking of 60-year-old woman
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police have released clear surveillance photos of a suspect wanted for his involvement in the carjacking of a 60-year-old woman.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police have released clear surveillance photos of a suspect wanted for his involvement in the carjacking of a 60-year-old woman.
No injuries, no arrests made following heavy police presence near 48th & Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News there were no injuries, and no arrests made following a heavy police presence near 48th and Center on Sunday afternoon, January 31st.Officers with the Milwaukee Police Department and Wauwatosa Police Department were on scene.We're told officers were responding to a report of shots fired in the area.Again -- there were no injuries, and no arrests made at this scene.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News there were no injuries, and no arrests made following a heavy police presence near 48th and Center on Sunday afternoon, January 31st.Officers with the Milwaukee Police Department and Wauwatosa Police Department were on scene.We're told officers were responding to a report of shots fired in the area.Again -- there were no injuries, and no arrests made at this scene.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Gov. Walker tells FOX6 money from sale of Wauwatosa home won't be used for campaign debt
NEW BERLIN -- Governor Scott Walker expects it may take two years to retire debt incurred during his short-lived presidential campaign, but says he isn't selling his Milwaukee-area home for that reason.
NEW BERLIN -- Governor Scott Walker expects it may take two years to retire debt incurred during his short-lived presidential campaign, but says he isn't selling his Milwaukee-area home for that reason.
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"There's really no good time:" Tosa schools' traffic changes as Center Street Bridge tear down begins
WAUWATOSA -- Another big construction project -- this time along I-41/US 45.
WAUWATOSA -- Another big construction project -- this time along I-41/US 45.
Latest: Jerry Hubbard now charged in wake of Wauwatosa officer-involved shooting
WAUWATOSA -- A 34-year-old man has now been criminally charged -- accused of killing his girlfriend at a Wauwatosa apartment building and then stabbing an officer while attempting to flee the scene.
WAUWATOSA -- A 34-year-old man has now been criminally charged -- accused of killing his girlfriend at a Wauwatosa apartment building and then stabbing an officer while attempting to flee the scene.
Search warrant shows officer-involved shooting in Wauwatosa may have stemmed from a breakup
WAUWATOSA -- A search warrant obtained by FOX6 News shows that a domestic incident that led to an officer-involved shooting at the Normandy Village Apartments in Wauwatosa may have stemmed from a breakup.The officer-involved shooting happened on Monday night, January 11th.
WAUWATOSA -- A search warrant obtained by FOX6 News shows that a domestic incident that led to an officer-involved shooting at the Normandy Village Apartments in Wauwatosa may have stemmed from a breakup.The officer-involved shooting happened on Monday night, January 11th.
Woman dead, suspect hospitalized, officer released after officer-involved shooting in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A woman is dead, and the man she lived with is in the hospital.
WAUWATOSA -- A woman is dead, and the man she lived with is in the hospital.
29-year-old Jason Elliott, "Bow Tie" the deer's poacher, ordered to pay $1,540 in fines
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 29-year-old Brookfield man, facing three citations in connection with the poaching of "Bow Tie" the deer in Wauwatosa made his initial appearance in court in Milwaukee County on Tuesday, January 12th.Jason Elliott is facing the following citations: failure to validate or attach a deer carcass tag, hunting with an improper license, and hunting a deer without the required color of clothing.Elliott pleaded no contest to these citations -- and the court then found him guilty.He has been ordered to pay a total of $1,540 in fines by March 14th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 29-year-old Brookfield man, facing three citations in connection with the poaching of "Bow Tie" the deer in Wauwatosa made his initial appearance in court in Milwaukee County on Tuesday, January 12th.Jason Elliott is facing the following citations: failure to validate or attach a deer carcass tag, hunting with an improper license, and hunting a deer without the required color of clothing.Elliott pleaded no contest to these citations -- and the court then found him guilty.He has been ordered to pay a total of $1,540 in fines by March 14th.
Officer-involved shooting in Wauwatosa; officer, suspect injured, female found dead
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Monday night, January 11th were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the Normandy Village Apartments near 124th and North Avenue.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said officers were called out for a possible domestic incident around 8:00 p.m.When they arrived, a chase ensued between officers and someone who was fleeing the scene.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Monday night, January 11th were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the Normandy Village Apartments near 124th and North Avenue.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said officers were called out for a possible domestic incident around 8:00 p.m.When they arrived, a chase ensued between officers and someone who was fleeing the scene.
Top of semi trailer smashes into railroad overpass on Swan Boulevard in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- The top of a semi trailer smashed into a railroad overpass in Wauwatosa on Thursday afternoon, January 7th.It happened on Swan Boulevard near the entrance to the Hoyt Park Pool -- just south of the Menomonee River Parkway shortly before 1:00 p.m.Police say the semi was headed southbound when it struck the overpass.The road is a "no trucking" street.We're told the semi was hauling building materials for a foundry, but those materials weren't hazardous or concerning.Swan Boulevard was closed to southbound traffic for a short time due to this incident.A tow truck came to the scene to remove the semi.The scene was cleared just before 4:00 p.m.Police said they expected a citation would be issued against the semi's driver.Canadian Pacific officials were notified, and they responded to the scene to inspect the bridge.
WAUWATOSA -- The top of a semi trailer smashed into a railroad overpass in Wauwatosa on Thursday afternoon, January 7th.It happened on Swan Boulevard near the entrance to the Hoyt Park Pool -- just south of the Menomonee River Parkway shortly before 1:00 p.m.Police say the semi was headed southbound when it struck the overpass.The road is a "no trucking" street.We're told the semi was hauling building materials for a foundry, but those materials weren't hazardous or concerning.Swan Boulevard was closed to southbound traffic for a short time due to this incident.A tow truck came to the scene to remove the semi.The scene was cleared just before 4:00 p.m.Police said they expected a citation would be issued against the semi's driver.Canadian Pacific officials were notified, and they responded to the scene to inspect the bridge.
Deangelo Gaines, charged after Amber Alert issued for his son, set to stand trial
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 21-year-old Deangelo Gaines, facing charges after an Amber Alert was issued for his 22-month-old boy earlier this month was in court on Tuesday, December 29th for his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 21-year-old Deangelo Gaines, facing charges after an Amber Alert was issued for his 22-month-old boy earlier this month was in court on Tuesday, December 29th for his preliminary hearing.
Wauwatosa Fire officials on scene of separate incidents involving trees on homes during storm
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa Fire Department on Monday, December 28th were called out for two large trees that came down on homes -- in separate incidents.The first incident happened on Church Street near Hillcrest Drive around 7:30 a.m.The second incident happened on N. 110th Place just before 3:00 p.m.We're told both of the trees that fell led to structural damage to these homes -- but no one was hurt.No one had to be displaced from either home as a result of these incidents.City crews hauled the tree away from the home on Church Street, and a tree removal company handled the tree at N. 110th Place.
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa Fire Department on Monday, December 28th were called out for two large trees that came down on homes -- in separate incidents.The first incident happened on Church Street near Hillcrest Drive around 7:30 a.m.The second incident happened on N. 110th Place just before 3:00 p.m.We're told both of the trees that fell led to structural damage to these homes -- but no one was hurt.No one had to be displaced from either home as a result of these incidents.City crews hauled the tree away from the home on Church Street, and a tree removal company handled the tree at N. 110th Place.
Nearly $5K raised for Tosa Cares when Canadian Pacific's holiday train made a stop in the city
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has received some statistics after Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train made a stop in Wauwatosa on December 4th.Jim Plaisted, the executive director of the Village of Wauwatosa’s Business Improvement District tells FOX6 News the Holiday Train drew 10,000 to 15,000 people to the area near the Harwood Avenue railroad crossing, according to police estimates.13,000 pounds of food were collected, and $4,750 was raised -- $2,500 donated by Canadian Pacific.That money is benefiting Tosa Cares -- a food pantry in Wauwatosa.We're told there are ongoing discussions between Wauwatosa officials and Canadian Pacific officials about a holiday train stop in Wauwatosa next year.A decision won't be made until early 2016.PHOTO GALLERY:
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has received some statistics after Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train made a stop in Wauwatosa on December 4th.Jim Plaisted, the executive director of the Village of Wauwatosa’s Business Improvement District tells FOX6 News the Holiday Train drew 10,000 to 15,000 people to the area near the Harwood Avenue railroad crossing, according to police estimates.13,000 pounds of food were collected, and $4,750 was raised -- $2,500 donated by Canadian Pacific.That money is benefiting Tosa Cares -- a food pantry in Wauwatosa.We're told there are ongoing discussions between Wauwatosa officials and Canadian Pacific officials about a holiday train stop in Wauwatosa next year.A decision won't be made until early 2016.PHOTO GALLERY:
Update: Vehicle taken in carjacking in Wauwatosa recovered, dog that was inside is safe
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa man's vehicle was stolen on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, and his dog was inside.
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa man's vehicle was stolen on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, and his dog was inside.
Bow Tie's poacher, a Brookfield business owner, cited; this isn't his first brush with the law
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man accused of poaching a well-known deer in a Milwaukee County park has been formally cited.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man accused of poaching a well-known deer in a Milwaukee County park has been formally cited.
Wauwatosa police: Mother, father expected to be charged after Amber Alert for Deangelo Gaines
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the mother and father of a 22-month-old boy for whom an Amber Alert was issued last week are expected to be criminally charged this week.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the mother and father of a 22-month-old boy for whom an Amber Alert was issued last week are expected to be criminally charged this week.