Officials: Armed male dies after he was shot by police outside Milwaukee VA Medical Center
MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.
MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.
West Allis police respond to fight in garage, stand off with suspect for hours
WEST ALLIS -- Police say they got a call around 5 a.m. for a fight between two males in a garage near S. 56th Street and W.
WEST ALLIS -- Police say they got a call around 5 a.m. for a fight between two males in a garage near S. 56th Street and W.
Man files complaint against West Allis police, says he was falsely accused, detained over reported car theft
WEST ALLIS -- A Milwaukee man has filed a complaint against West Allis police, saying he was falsely accused and detained Sunday evening, June 14 over a reported car theft.The city attorney tells FOX6 News that the complaint is on file regarding the incident, which happened at a West Allis tattoo parlor.
WEST ALLIS -- A Milwaukee man has filed a complaint against West Allis police, saying he was falsely accused and detained Sunday evening, June 14 over a reported car theft.The city attorney tells FOX6 News that the complaint is on file regarding the incident, which happened at a West Allis tattoo parlor.
'Escalated into a fiasco:' Police issue 100+ citations related to Hwy 100 cruising
WEST ALLIS -- An impromptu cruising event along Highway 100 over the Memorial Day holiday weekend led to reckless behavior and dozens of citations.
WEST ALLIS -- An impromptu cruising event along Highway 100 over the Memorial Day holiday weekend led to reckless behavior and dozens of citations.
West Allis police issue warning following 'numerous complaints of cruising on HWY 100'
WEST ALLIS -- A police chase that started Saturday night, May 23 in Greenfield ended with one man in custody.It began when officers tried to stop a driver for registration issues.The pursuit eventually ended at Highway 100 and Watertown Plank Road in Wauwatosa -- with squads from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Greenfield Police Department and West Allis Police Department involved.
WEST ALLIS -- A police chase that started Saturday night, May 23 in Greenfield ended with one man in custody.It began when officers tried to stop a driver for registration issues.The pursuit eventually ended at Highway 100 and Watertown Plank Road in Wauwatosa -- with squads from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Greenfield Police Department and West Allis Police Department involved.
Police: Driver in custody after pursuit ends near HWY 100 and Watertown Plank
WAUWATOSA -- A male driver has been taken into custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday night, according to Greenfield police.Police attempted to stop the driver for vehicle registration issues when he took off.
WAUWATOSA -- A male driver has been taken into custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday night, according to Greenfield police.Police attempted to stop the driver for vehicle registration issues when he took off.
'Stop sticks were successfully deployed:' 3 in custody after leading West Allis police on pursuit
WEST ALLIS -- Three people were taken into custody early Tuesday morning, May 5 following a police pursuit that began in West Allis and ended in Greenfield.The pursuit began around 1:50 a.m. after officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 60th and Grant.
WEST ALLIS -- Three people were taken into custody early Tuesday morning, May 5 following a police pursuit that began in West Allis and ended in Greenfield.The pursuit began around 1:50 a.m. after officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 60th and Grant.
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.