Police: 1 killed, 1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- One person was killed and another critically injured in a motorcycle crash in West Allis Sunday, May 3.It happened on National Avenue near 112th Street.Police said the operator of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old man, apparently lost control.The operator and passenger, a 27-year-old woman, were both thrown from the motorcycle.
WEST ALLIS -- One person was killed and another critically injured in a motorcycle crash in West Allis Sunday, May 3.It happened on National Avenue near 112th Street.Police said the operator of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old man, apparently lost control.The operator and passenger, a 27-year-old woman, were both thrown from the motorcycle.
West Allis police make 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special!
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis family could not be more thankful for the actions of their police department -- which made a 6-year-old boy's birthday extra special.On Wednesday, April 15, it was young Caleb's birthday.
West Allis PD: 3 taken into custody following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
WEST ALLIS -- One adult and two juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning, March 30 following a police pursuit that began in West Allis and ended in Milwaukee.It began around 1:20 a.m. after officers spotted a stolen vehicle in the area of 76th and Oklahoma.The driver fled from officers -- and a pursuit was initiated.
WEST ALLIS -- One adult and two juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning, March 30 following a police pursuit that began in West Allis and ended in Milwaukee.It began around 1:20 a.m. after officers spotted a stolen vehicle in the area of 76th and Oklahoma.The driver fled from officers -- and a pursuit was initiated.
$843K-plus payment from West Allis-West Milwaukee School District 'intercepted by criminals'
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District filed a police report with the West Allis Police Department and FBI regarding an online payment in the amount of $843,254.94 made to CG Schmidt initiated on Oct. 25, 2019 that was not received by the company."We began an investigation, and early on in our investigation, we wrote a number of subpoenas and search warrants in an effort to follow the money," said Chris Botsch with the West Allis Police Department. "The results of those subpoenas and search warrants led us to various accounts throughout the country, and we believe the money was ultimately transferred overseas."This transfer was one of the scheduled amounts due to CG Schmidt in its capacity as the general contractor for the new West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Recreation and Community Services Center that is being constructed at 2450 S. 68th Street.According to investigators, their initial investigation revealed the district's payment had been intercepted by criminal actors and subsequently transferred to various other accounts throughout the U.S. before finally being moved overseas.
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District filed a police report with the West Allis Police Department and FBI regarding an online payment in the amount of $843,254.94 made to CG Schmidt initiated on Oct. 25, 2019 that was not received by the company."We began an investigation, and early on in our investigation, we wrote a number of subpoenas and search warrants in an effort to follow the money," said Chris Botsch with the West Allis Police Department. "The results of those subpoenas and search warrants led us to various accounts throughout the country, and we believe the money was ultimately transferred overseas."This transfer was one of the scheduled amounts due to CG Schmidt in its capacity as the general contractor for the new West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Recreation and Community Services Center that is being constructed at 2450 S. 68th Street.According to investigators, their initial investigation revealed the district's payment had been intercepted by criminal actors and subsequently transferred to various other accounts throughout the U.S. before finally being moved overseas.
Cameras captured Uber Eats driver kicking in drive-thru at West Allis Burger King
WEST ALLIS -- A fast-food freakout was caught on camera in West Allis on Jan. 23 -- at the Burger King near 68th Street and Greenfield Avenue.An Uber Eats driver kicked in the drive-thru window at the restaurant.
WEST ALLIS -- A fast-food freakout was caught on camera in West Allis on Jan. 23 -- at the Burger King near 68th Street and Greenfield Avenue.An Uber Eats driver kicked in the drive-thru window at the restaurant.
West Allis teen sentenced for possession of child pornography
WEST ALLIS -- Ethan Gilhuber-Spade, 18, was sentenced to one year in the house of corrections and four years of probation for possessing and posting child pornography to a blog in 2018.Gilhuber-Spade was charged as an adult with two counts of possession of child pornography in July 2019.
WEST ALLIS -- Ethan Gilhuber-Spade, 18, was sentenced to one year in the house of corrections and four years of probation for possessing and posting child pornography to a blog in 2018.Gilhuber-Spade was charged as an adult with two counts of possession of child pornography in July 2019.
West Allis police investigate report of shots fired near 57th and Mitchell
WEST ALLIS -- Police responded to the area near 57th and Mitchell in West Allis late Sunday, Feb. 16.During the course of the investigation, officers determined this incident stemmed from a fight between two groups of individuals.
WEST ALLIS -- Police responded to the area near 57th and Mitchell in West Allis late Sunday, Feb. 16.During the course of the investigation, officers determined this incident stemmed from a fight between two groups of individuals.
Shorewood village board president involved in 3, separate West Allis incidents per police reports
SHOREWOOD -- Allison Rozek was elected as Shorewood's village board president in 2018.On Feb. 13, FOX6 News attempted to reach out to Rozek regarding police reports filed against her -- but she did not take calls or return messages.
SHOREWOOD -- Allison Rozek was elected as Shorewood's village board president in 2018.On Feb. 13, FOX6 News attempted to reach out to Rozek regarding police reports filed against her -- but she did not take calls or return messages.
Driver crashes on I-94 EB at General Mitchell Blvd. while fleeing from police
WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in a crash early on I-94 near General Mitchell Blvd.
WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in a crash early on I-94 near General Mitchell Blvd.
'How do 2 people on bicycles disappear?' Father hopes reward nets arrests in Ryan Sorensen stabbing
WEST ALLIS -- "How do two people on bicycles disappear," asked William Sorensen Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- hopeful a $10,000 reward would result in new leads following the September stabbing death of his son, Ryan, near 71st Street and Rogers Street in West Allis.The attack on Ryan Sorensen, 33, on Sept. 15 was believed to have been random.
WEST ALLIS -- "How do two people on bicycles disappear," asked William Sorensen Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- hopeful a $10,000 reward would result in new leads following the September stabbing death of his son, Ryan, near 71st Street and Rogers Street in West Allis.The attack on Ryan Sorensen, 33, on Sept. 15 was believed to have been random.
$10,000 reward offered for information in stabbing death of Ryan Sorensen
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department announced on Monday, Jan. 27 a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fatal stabbing of Ryan Sorensen of Onalaska.Sorensen was killed on Sept. 15 near 71st Street and Rogers Street -- while walking in the area with friends.
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department announced on Monday, Jan. 27 a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fatal stabbing of Ryan Sorensen of Onalaska.Sorensen was killed on Sept. 15 near 71st Street and Rogers Street -- while walking in the area with friends.
Prosecutors: Women charged $40-$60 for inappropriate massages at West Allis business
WEST ALLIS -- Initial court appearances were scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 for three women arrested in connection with a prostitution bust at Asian Massage near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis.Charges were filed Dec. 23 against Li Wang, 59, of Milwaukee, who prosecutors said was the manager of the massage parlor, Xiaoye Wan, 44, of West Allis, and Qiuying Zhao, 42, of West Allis.
WEST ALLIS -- Initial court appearances were scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 for three women arrested in connection with a prostitution bust at Asian Massage near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis.Charges were filed Dec. 23 against Li Wang, 59, of Milwaukee, who prosecutors said was the manager of the massage parlor, Xiaoye Wan, 44, of West Allis, and Qiuying Zhao, 42, of West Allis.
Police: 3 arrested, charged in West Allis prostitution bust; 'Asian Massage' shut down
WEST ALLIS -- Authorities closed a West Allis massage parlor for running a prostitution operation.A nearby business owner said he witnessed unusual activity at the massage parlor for several years, and said he was surprised it wasn't shut down sooner."I think the neighborhood was well aware," said Robert Lucas, owner of Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar. "We figured it was a matter of time.""Asian Massage" -- located near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue -- was shut down by the West Allis Police Department and West Allis City Attorney's Office.
WEST ALLIS -- Authorities closed a West Allis massage parlor for running a prostitution operation.A nearby business owner said he witnessed unusual activity at the massage parlor for several years, and said he was surprised it wasn't shut down sooner."I think the neighborhood was well aware," said Robert Lucas, owner of Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar. "We figured it was a matter of time.""Asian Massage" -- located near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue -- was shut down by the West Allis Police Department and West Allis City Attorney's Office.
'Crime is on the rise here:' State Republicans unveil legislation aimed at combating it
WEST ALLIS -- Legislative Republicans unveiled new "Tougher on Crime" initiatives at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 13 -- aimed at addressing the fact that witnesses are often too afraid to come forward to testify, among other issues."Crime is on the rise here in Wisconsin," said Rep.
WEST ALLIS -- Legislative Republicans unveiled new "Tougher on Crime" initiatives at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 13 -- aimed at addressing the fact that witnesses are often too afraid to come forward to testify, among other issues."Crime is on the rise here in Wisconsin," said Rep.
Recognize them? West Allis police seek 2 who 'struck, kicked, strangled' elderly man on bus
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
West Allis police identify 3 wanted in shots fired incident outside Alibi Bar
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Tuesday, Jan. 7 announced that they have identified and located three people wanted in connection with a shots fired incident outside Alibi Bar.The incident happened on Dec. 29 outside the bar near 65th Street and Grant Street.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Tuesday, Jan. 7 announced that they have identified and located three people wanted in connection with a shots fired incident outside Alibi Bar.The incident happened on Dec. 29 outside the bar near 65th Street and Grant Street.
West Allis woman accused of slashing man's neck with box cutter, 17 stitches required
MILWAUKEE -- Barbara Giganti of West Allis faces a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly slashing a man's neck with a box cutter on Saturday, Dec. 28.According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to a West Allis residence to investigate a report of an assault.
MILWAUKEE -- Barbara Giganti of West Allis faces a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly slashing a man's neck with a box cutter on Saturday, Dec. 28.According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to a West Allis residence to investigate a report of an assault.