'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.

Father pleads guilty after 1-year-old got her hands on Percocet pills and died

WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis father charged after prosecutors say his 1-year-old daughter got her hands on Percocet pills at her home and later died has pleaded guilty.Robert Gibson, 25, on Nov. 7 pleaded guilty to one count of chronic neglect of a child (consequence is death).

1 hospitalized following police pursuit, crash in West Allis; suspect fled scene on foot

WEST ALLIS -- A 28-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after a police pursuit ended in a crash late Friday night, Oct. 26 in West Allis.It happened just before 11:30 p.m.According to West Allis police, an officer spotted a vehicle disregarding a red light near 76th and Greenfield.

57-year-old man taken into custody following police pursuit in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- A 57-year-old man was taken into custody early Friday morning, Oct. 26 following a police pursuit in West Allis.According to police, it began around 12:15 a.m. after West Allis police observed a vehicle speeding on Lincoln Avenue.The officer attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of 63rd Street and Grant Street.

A new brand, a new City of West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- There's a new look and a new feel in West Allis.

Police: 2 in custody after altercation at West Allis business

WEST ALLIS -- Two people are in custody after an incident in West Allis on Tuesday morning, Oct. 2.Officials say shortly before 9 a.m., the police department received a call from a business near 60th and National indicating an altercation had taken place -- and something was sprayed in the caller's eyes.