West Allis SWAT Team executes search warrant near 27th and Chambers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis SWAT Team executed a search warrant in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 15.Several officers in tactical gear were seen surrounding a home near 27th Street and Chambers Street.The Milwaukee Fire Department and ambulance were called to the scene.PHOTO GALLERYWest Allis police said they were assisting other agencies when executing the search warrant.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis SWAT Team executed a search warrant in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 15.Several officers in tactical gear were seen surrounding a home near 27th Street and Chambers Street.The Milwaukee Fire Department and ambulance were called to the scene.PHOTO GALLERYWest Allis police said they were assisting other agencies when executing the search warrant.
Student brings gun to Dottke High School in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A high school student in West Allis brought a handgun to school on Friday, May 10.According to the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, it happened at James E.
WEST ALLIS -- A high school student in West Allis brought a handgun to school on Friday, May 10.According to the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, it happened at James E.
West Allis police seek driver in hit-and-run that left 73-year-old with life-threatening injuries
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that struck a 73-year-old pedestrian Friday night, April 26 near 58th and Mitchell -- leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.It happened just before 11:30 p.m.Police said the vehicle was headed eastbound on Mitchell Street and fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian, who was taken to the hospital.The vehicle was described by police as a light-colored sedan, possibly silver, possibly a two-door vehicle, with chrome wheels.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that struck a 73-year-old pedestrian Friday night, April 26 near 58th and Mitchell -- leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.It happened just before 11:30 p.m.Police said the vehicle was headed eastbound on Mitchell Street and fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian, who was taken to the hospital.The vehicle was described by police as a light-colored sedan, possibly silver, possibly a two-door vehicle, with chrome wheels.
Police seek men who threatened to kill employees during armed robbery at business in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Police need your help identifying two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a business near 70th and Greenfield.It happened on Saturday, April 27 around 6:30 p.m.According to police, the two men entered the business wearing masks -- displaying firearms and threatening to kill employees.
WEST ALLIS -- Police need your help identifying two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a business near 70th and Greenfield.It happened on Saturday, April 27 around 6:30 p.m.According to police, the two men entered the business wearing masks -- displaying firearms and threatening to kill employees.
Recognize this woman? West Allis police seek CVS Pharmacy robbery suspect
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted for robbery of a CVS Pharmacy near 76th and Oklahoma.Police say on March 29, a female suspect entered the CVS, implied she had a weapon, and got away with cash.Authorities describe the suspect as a female, Hispanic, about 25-35 years old, with shoulder-length reddish hair.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted for robbery of a CVS Pharmacy near 76th and Oklahoma.Police say on March 29, a female suspect entered the CVS, implied she had a weapon, and got away with cash.Authorities describe the suspect as a female, Hispanic, about 25-35 years old, with shoulder-length reddish hair.
Recognize her? West Allis police seek woman who stole items from Burlington Coat Factory
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police need your help identifying a woman who stole items from Burlington Coat Factory.It happened at the store near 68th and Greenfield on April 6.Police described the thief as a woman, black, between the ages of 35 and 45, standing about 5'8" tall with a thin build and long, black hair.She fled in a silver 2015 Nissan Altima four-door sedan with Florida license plates which had been reported stolen through the Milwaukee Police Department.Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 414-476-CASH to remain anonymous.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police need your help identifying a woman who stole items from Burlington Coat Factory.It happened at the store near 68th and Greenfield on April 6.Police described the thief as a woman, black, between the ages of 35 and 45, standing about 5'8" tall with a thin build and long, black hair.She fled in a silver 2015 Nissan Altima four-door sedan with Florida license plates which had been reported stolen through the Milwaukee Police Department.Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers at 414-476-CASH to remain anonymous.
'Don't move! You're going to get shot:' Man charged after 3 pursuits in 2 days in January in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Police made several arrests after three pursuits in two days in January.
WEST ALLIS -- Police made several arrests after three pursuits in two days in January.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17-year-old accused of shooting classmate near Dottke High School pleads not guilty
WEST ALLIS -- A 17-year-old boy accused in connection with the shooting of a classmate near James E.
WEST ALLIS -- A 17-year-old boy accused in connection with the shooting of a classmate near James E.
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.
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.
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.
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.