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.
West Allis police: Woman fired at man's vehicle during fight in Hobby Lobby parking lot
WEST ALLIS -- Shots were fired in the parking lot of the Hobby Lobby store near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis Tuesday, Dec. 31 during a fight between a man and woman.Police said during the altercation in the parking lot, the woman produced a handgun and fired at the man's vehicle.Both individuals then fled the area in separate vehicles.Police said it did not appear anyone was struck by the gunfire, however, an investigation was ongoing.
WEST ALLIS -- Shots were fired in the parking lot of the Hobby Lobby store near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis Tuesday, Dec. 31 during a fight between a man and woman.Police said during the altercation in the parking lot, the woman produced a handgun and fired at the man's vehicle.Both individuals then fled the area in separate vehicles.Police said it did not appear anyone was struck by the gunfire, however, an investigation was ongoing.
Photos: Several vehicles involved in crash near 58th and Greenfield in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Several vehicles were involved in a crash near 58th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday, Dec. 21.Viewer Kevin Olson shared the below photos of the scene with FOX6 News.PHOTO GALLERYPolice and paramedics responded, but it wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was transported to the hospital, or what led up to the crash.FOX6 reached out to police for more details on the investigation.
WEST ALLIS -- Several vehicles were involved in a crash near 58th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday, Dec. 21.Viewer Kevin Olson shared the below photos of the scene with FOX6 News.PHOTO GALLERYPolice and paramedics responded, but it wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was transported to the hospital, or what led up to the crash.FOX6 reached out to police for more details on the investigation.
Driver arrested after hit-and-run crash near 70th and Greenfield in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that happened near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday morning, Dec. 21.Police were called to the scene of the crash -- which involved two vehicles -- around 9 a.m.One of the involved drivers fled the scene but was located, along with the vehicle, by officers shortly after.Authorities believe driver impairment may have been a factor in the crash.The extent of any injuries wasn't immediately clear.
WEST ALLIS -- A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that happened near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday morning, Dec. 21.Police were called to the scene of the crash -- which involved two vehicles -- around 9 a.m.One of the involved drivers fled the scene but was located, along with the vehicle, by officers shortly after.Authorities believe driver impairment may have been a factor in the crash.The extent of any injuries wasn't immediately clear.
Vehicle catches on fire after police pursuit in West Allis, occupants in custody
WEST ALLIS -- An investigation is underway following a police pursuit and vehicle fire in West Allis early Tuesday morning, Dec. 17.The pursuit began around 12:18 a.m. in the area of 84th and Lapham after a driver fled from police.
WEST ALLIS -- An investigation is underway following a police pursuit and vehicle fire in West Allis early Tuesday morning, Dec. 17.The pursuit began around 12:18 a.m. in the area of 84th and Lapham after a driver fled from police.
'He looked straight at me:' West Allis police seek porch pirate possibly responsible for 'multiple incidents'
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11 asked for help identifying and locating a porch pirate who stole a package on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10 near 96th Street and Washington Avenue.
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 11 asked for help identifying and locating a porch pirate who stole a package on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10 near 96th Street and Washington Avenue.
Medical examiner tentatively IDs remains found near 74th and Oklahoma
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Monday, Dec. 9 that officials have tentatively identified the "skeletonized remains" recovered over the weekend near 74th and Oklahoma Avenue in West Allis.A news release says an autopsy was performed on Monday -- and there is no evidence of injury.
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Monday, Dec. 9 that officials have tentatively identified the "skeletonized remains" recovered over the weekend near 74th and Oklahoma Avenue in West Allis.A news release says an autopsy was performed on Monday -- and there is no evidence of injury.
'It's sad:' Police say 3 children found human remains in West Allis woods
WEST ALLIS -- According to the West Allis Police Department, human remains were found in the woods near 74th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Saturday morning, Dec. 7.Police said three children found the body while playing in the woods.
WEST ALLIS -- According to the West Allis Police Department, human remains were found in the woods near 74th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Saturday morning, Dec. 7.Police said three children found the body while playing in the woods.
'I did something bad:' West Milwaukee man accused of stabbing dog that later died
WEST MILWAUKEE -- Marshall Osmanski of West Milwaukee is accused of stabbing a dog named Bingo in an incident that unfolded on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
WEST MILWAUKEE -- Marshall Osmanski of West Milwaukee is accused of stabbing a dog named Bingo in an incident that unfolded on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
West Allis police investigating gunshot near 60th and Burnham
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot near 60th and Burnham, Thursday afternoon.Police say a man fired a weapon following an altercation at around 4 p.m., and there does not seem to be any further danger to the public.The West Allis Police Department is still investigating.
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department responded to reports of a gunshot near 60th and Burnham, Thursday afternoon.Police say a man fired a weapon following an altercation at around 4 p.m., and there does not seem to be any further danger to the public.The West Allis Police Department is still investigating.
Milwaukee man charged with 7th OWI, witnesses reported he was falling asleep on motorcycle
WEST ALLIS -- John Nero, 45, of Milwaukee faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (OWI) -- his seventh OWI offense.According to a criminal complaint, West Allis police responded to the area of 86th and Greenfield on June 15 for the report of a possibly intoxicated man falling asleep on a motorcycle.
WEST ALLIS -- John Nero, 45, of Milwaukee faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (OWI) -- his seventh OWI offense.According to a criminal complaint, West Allis police responded to the area of 86th and Greenfield on June 15 for the report of a possibly intoxicated man falling asleep on a motorcycle.
Officials report officer death at Elm Grove Police Department: 'We send our most sincere condolences'
ELM GROVE -- Officials with the Elm Grove Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 25 the news of an apparent suicide of an Elm Grove Police Officer at the police department.It happened early Monday morning.
ELM GROVE -- Officials with the Elm Grove Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 25 the news of an apparent suicide of an Elm Grove Police Officer at the police department.It happened early Monday morning.