West Allis PD: Beware of strangers trying to get into your home, talk about roofing work

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are warning residents throughout Milwaukee County of a scam.Officials said in a Facebook post on Monday, March 25 that a pair of subjects has been contacting older adults and initiating discussions about roofing work or leaks at their residence.

'Scared to stop:' Man prosecutors say ran across I-94 after pursuit in West Allis pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with a police chase in March 2018 in West Allis pleaded guilty in three separate cases on Thursday, March 21.In the case involving the March 13, 2018 chase, Donte Miller pleaded guilty to one count of vehicle operator flee/elude officer, filed March 15, 2018 out of Milwaukee County.

'We were scrambling:' Unemployment lawsuits led to closure of business that contracts crossing guards

WEST ALLIS -- A company that employs crossing guards went out of business, creating a dangerous situation for kids walking to school on Monday morning, March 18 -- and police scrambling to find a solution.Several police departments contracted with Wisconsin Personal Protection Services in West Allis to provide crossing guards at busy intersections.

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.