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.

'Brave of her:' 5th-grader hits man with bag of candy in attempted abduction in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating an attempted child abduction after investigators say a little girl was grabbed on her way to school Thursday morning, Feb. 14.

Convicted sex offender to be released in West Allis -- and he's homeless

WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department is notifying the public of the release of a registered sex offender set for Tuesday, Feb. 12 -- and he will be homeless.According to police, Lynn Stokes, 43, will be released from the Wisconsin Prison system and will return to the City of West Allis, where he lived before he was incarcerated.Officials say Stokes will be on GPS monitoring."Having sex offenders living among is likely unsettling to some; however, as a general rule, they must return to the community they were living in prior to their incarceration," West Allis police said in a post on Facebook.If you'd like to see a list of registered sex offenders that may be living in your area, CLICK HERE.

Greenfield police: Suspects hit cellphone stores in 5 jurisdictions in 'smash and grab' incidents

GREENFIELD -- Police in five jurisdictions are investigating "smash and grab" incidents that happened at cellphone stores early Thursday, Jan. 31.Greenfield police said the AT&T store near 76th and Edgerton Avenue was hit around 2:30 a.m. by five suspects who were wearing hoodies with their faces covered.

Driver arrested after officers used PIT maneuver to end pursuit in Wauwatosa

WEST ALLIS -- A driver was arrested early Monday, Jan. 21 after a pursuit that started in Waukesha County and ended in Wauwatosa in Milwaukee County.West Allis police officers were monitoring the pursuit around 1:30 a.m. -- setting themselves up along the main roads leading to West Allis.

'Accidentally missed his target:' Jacob Paradinovich charged in man's stabbing death in West Allis

MILWAUKEE -- West Allis police said Jacob Paradinovich, 30, was charged on Monday, Jan. 14 by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in connection with the stabbing death of Timothy Theis on Jan. 10.

Police: 3 in custody following police pursuit, crash involving stolen vehicle

WEST ALLIS -- Three people, including a 16-year-old boy, were taken into custody early Tuesday morning, Jan. 15 following a police pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle in West Allis.According to police, shortly before 1 a.m. an officer observed a 2014 white Dodge Dart driving in the area of 60th and Pierce with no headlights on.

Recognize them? West Allis police seek suspects in Speedway armed robbery

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police need your help identifying two suspects sought in connection with an armed robbery at Speedway near 103rd and Greenfield.It happened on Dec. 19 around 1:30 a.m.Police described the suspects as follows:

2 in custody following police pursuit in West Allis, suspected heroin recovered

WEST ALLIS -- Two people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Dec. 19 following a police pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle in West Allis.According to police, a short pursuit began around 2 a.m. near 60th and Mitchell involving a vehicle stolen out of Milwaukee.

West Allis police seek 2 suspects tied to vehicle, gun theft

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis officials are looking to track down two suspects believed to be connected to a vehicle and gun theft.Sunday, Dec. 2 officers were called around 6:15 for a report of a vehicle theft near 60th and Mineral.Authorities were able to recover the vehicle near Highway 175 and Lloyd, but a Taurus 9 mm handgun is still missing.Police say the suspects believed to be involved were identified by surveillance.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, 64-year-old Michael Block and 45-year-old Alan Johnson, are likely driving a 1999 Chevy Silverado with Minnesota plates AGR965.

West Allis domestic violence survivor encourages victims to speak out, seek help

WEST ALLIS -- A survivor of domestic violence is shining a spotlight on a local program that helped her break free from an abusive relationship.The West Allis Police Departments run WISH, which stands for "Women Initiate Safe-Healing and Hope."  Shannon Schillin completed the WISH program about eight years ago.

17-year-old charged as an adult after police arrested 8 juveniles following pursuit of stolen van

WEST ALLIS -- A 17-year-old boy is charged as an adult after police arrested eight juveniles following the pursuit of a stolen van early Sunday, Nov. 25.Amorion Moore of Milwaukee faces one count of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent (knowing passenger) and one count of misdemeanor bail jumping.West Allis police said six others are facing juvenile charges.

8 teens in custody, 1 on the loose after pursuit of stolen van in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- Eight juveniles were arrested and police were searching for a ninth after a stolen van fled officers in West Allis Saturday night, Nov. 24.Police said just before midnight, officers attempted to stop the van near 65th and Mitchell Street when it fled from squads.

Woman accused of shooting dealership owner in back of head pleads no contest

WEST ALLIS -- A woman accused of shooting a man outside a car dealership in West Allis has changed her plea.Melissa Sandrone, 45, faces two counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon.She pleaded no contest on Tuesday, Nov. 20.This was part of Phase I of her trial.