Police seek suspect, believed armed, after jewelry store employees bound during robbery
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are seeking a suspect accused of tying up employees at Paul's Jewelers near Highway 100 and National on Monday, June 25 -- getting away with jewelry and a car.The armed robbery happened shortly before noon.Police said an initial investigation revealed the suspect entered the store and removed a black semi-automatic handgun from a waistband holster.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are seeking a suspect accused of tying up employees at Paul's Jewelers near Highway 100 and National on Monday, June 25 -- getting away with jewelry and a car.The armed robbery happened shortly before noon.Police said an initial investigation revealed the suspect entered the store and removed a black semi-automatic handgun from a waistband holster.
Teacup Maltese stolen from 'Preppy Pups' in West Allis found, reunited with owner
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police announced Wednesday, June 20 that a small dog stolen from "Preppy Pups" near 83rd and Lincoln has been found.Police say the teacup Maltese was stolen by a person described as a male, Hispanic, about 23-27 years old, about 5'8" tall, medium build.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police announced Wednesday, June 20 that a small dog stolen from "Preppy Pups" near 83rd and Lincoln has been found.Police say the teacup Maltese was stolen by a person described as a male, Hispanic, about 23-27 years old, about 5'8" tall, medium build.
Watch: Firefighters knock down fully-involved blaze impacting garage in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Officers from the Milwaukee and West Allis Police Departments provided traffic control at the scene of a fire near 80th and Manitoba Wednesday evening, June 13.Fire officials said the call came in around 8:45 p.m. According to MFD officials, they were given misinformation regarding the address, so they had to reroute crews.The fire took place between 79th and 80th and Manitoba.The fully-involved garage fire was brought under control within about 10 minutes of crews arriving.
WEST ALLIS -- Officers from the Milwaukee and West Allis Police Departments provided traffic control at the scene of a fire near 80th and Manitoba Wednesday evening, June 13.Fire officials said the call came in around 8:45 p.m. According to MFD officials, they were given misinformation regarding the address, so they had to reroute crews.The fire took place between 79th and 80th and Manitoba.The fully-involved garage fire was brought under control within about 10 minutes of crews arriving.
3 arrested following pursuit of vehicle stolen during dealership burglary in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Three people were arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle from an auto dealership in West Allis Tuesday, June 12.Police said the vehicle was taken during a burglary at 108th and Arthur -- the International Mercedes Benz/International BMW dealership.Around 12:15 p.m., the stolen vehicle was located near 35th and Pierce, where it fled officers and a short pursuit ensued.
WEST ALLIS -- Three people were arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle from an auto dealership in West Allis Tuesday, June 12.Police said the vehicle was taken during a burglary at 108th and Arthur -- the International Mercedes Benz/International BMW dealership.Around 12:15 p.m., the stolen vehicle was located near 35th and Pierce, where it fled officers and a short pursuit ensued.
West Allis officers exposed to 'some type of opioid' as man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense
WEST ALLIS -- Three West Allis police officers were taken to the hospital after they were exposed to what is believed to be some type of opioid during an OWI arrest Saturday, June 9.It happened around 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a business near 65th and Madison.Police said upon their arrival at the scene, officers located a vehicle and observed the driver was unconscious and not breathing.Officers removed the male driver from the vehicle and began CPR.Three officers who had entered the vehicle became ill very shortly after entering the vehicle.
WEST ALLIS -- Three West Allis police officers were taken to the hospital after they were exposed to what is believed to be some type of opioid during an OWI arrest Saturday, June 9.It happened around 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a business near 65th and Madison.Police said upon their arrival at the scene, officers located a vehicle and observed the driver was unconscious and not breathing.Officers removed the male driver from the vehicle and began CPR.Three officers who had entered the vehicle became ill very shortly after entering the vehicle.
West Allis police, medical examiner respond to suspected overdose death at mobile home park
WEST ALLIS -- The medical examiner was called out to the Hillside Mobile Home Court near 102nd and Greenfield on Sunday, June 10 for a suspected overdose death.One person died at the scene, the medical examiner said.Police said a death investigation is underway -- and released no further information.
WEST ALLIS -- The medical examiner was called out to the Hillside Mobile Home Court near 102nd and Greenfield on Sunday, June 10 for a suspected overdose death.One person died at the scene, the medical examiner said.Police said a death investigation is underway -- and released no further information.
'Masks, backpacks and carrying a hammer:' Boy, 14, arrested in connection with West Allis burglary
WEST ALLIS -- A boy, 14, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, May 30 after a group of suspects forced entry into a business in West Allis.According to police, around 12:30 a.m. officers responded to Kwik Pantry on National Avenue for an alarm.Upon arrival, officers discovered forced entry to the business.
WEST ALLIS -- A boy, 14, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, May 30 after a group of suspects forced entry into a business in West Allis.According to police, around 12:30 a.m. officers responded to Kwik Pantry on National Avenue for an alarm.Upon arrival, officers discovered forced entry to the business.
West Allis police investigate crash at 119th & Oklahoma
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are on the scene of a car crash at 119th and Oklahoma.A FOX6 News photojournalist at the scene sent back pictures -- which show a black car struck what appears to be a utility pole.Officials say the driver and sole occupant of the car was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are on the scene of a car crash at 119th and Oklahoma.A FOX6 News photojournalist at the scene sent back pictures -- which show a black car struck what appears to be a utility pole.Officials say the driver and sole occupant of the car was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Police: 1 dead after crashing vehicle into tree in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Officers were on the scene of an overnight crash in West Allis Monday morning, May 28.According to police, the crash happened just after 1 a.m. near 64th and Washington.Initial investigation says the vehicle was traveling northbound on 64th Street, left the roadway and struck a tree.
WEST ALLIS -- Officers were on the scene of an overnight crash in West Allis Monday morning, May 28.According to police, the crash happened just after 1 a.m. near 64th and Washington.Initial investigation says the vehicle was traveling northbound on 64th Street, left the roadway and struck a tree.
3 West Allis schools locked down as police searched for robbery suspect who hasn't been found
WEST ALLIS -- Three schools in West Allis were locked down temporarily on Tuesday, May 22 as police searched for a robbery suspect.West Allis police said they responded to an armed robbery near 83rd and Becher around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
WEST ALLIS -- Three schools in West Allis were locked down temporarily on Tuesday, May 22 as police searched for a robbery suspect.West Allis police said they responded to an armed robbery near 83rd and Becher around 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
4 teens from Milwaukee arrested after pursuit of stolen vehicle ended in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Four teenagers were taken into custody by West Allis police early Thursday morning, May 17 following a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.It began around 12:15 a.m. after an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle which was stolen out of the City of Milwaukee and had been driving recklessly.
WEST ALLIS -- Four teenagers were taken into custody by West Allis police early Thursday morning, May 17 following a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.It began around 12:15 a.m. after an officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle which was stolen out of the City of Milwaukee and had been driving recklessly.
5 months in HOC for man accused of driving drunk, hitting parked cars, nearly striking light poles
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man, fired from the Milwaukee Police Department, accused of driving drunk and then striking two vehicles in West Allis last November has been sentenced.Brian Petersen, 47, of West Allis, on Thursday, May 17, pleaded guilty to one count of OWI, third offense, and one count of hit-and-run -- both misdemeanor charges.He was then sentenced to serve five months in the House of Correction, with credit for 39 days time served -- with Huber release, and 18 months probation.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man, fired from the Milwaukee Police Department, accused of driving drunk and then striking two vehicles in West Allis last November has been sentenced.Brian Petersen, 47, of West Allis, on Thursday, May 17, pleaded guilty to one count of OWI, third offense, and one count of hit-and-run -- both misdemeanor charges.He was then sentenced to serve five months in the House of Correction, with credit for 39 days time served -- with Huber release, and 18 months probation.
Woman accused in crash that left woman, 71, paralyzed pleads not guilty
WEST ALLIS -- A woman accused in connection with a crash that left a woman paralyzed has pleaded not guilty.Amy Knecht, 47, was in court Thursday, May 17 for her preliminary hearing -- which she waived.
WEST ALLIS -- A woman accused in connection with a crash that left a woman paralyzed has pleaded not guilty.Amy Knecht, 47, was in court Thursday, May 17 for her preliminary hearing -- which she waived.
Man, woman prosecutors say confessed to torture, murder of pregnant woman set for sentencing
WEST ALLIS -- Two charged in connection with the death of Tess White of West Allis, whose body was found in South Dakota in May of 2016 after she was reported missing by family, are set for sentencing.
WEST ALLIS -- Two charged in connection with the death of Tess White of West Allis, whose body was found in South Dakota in May of 2016 after she was reported missing by family, are set for sentencing.
2 taken into custody following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
WEST ALLIS -- Two men were taken into custody following a police pursuit Friday morning, May 11.
WEST ALLIS -- Two men were taken into custody following a police pursuit Friday morning, May 11.
Bodycam video shows arrest of man after pursuit; police say they found heroin, cocaine
WEST ALLIS -- We're getting a closer look at what happened following a police pursuit in West Allis in March.Body camera video shows the arrest of Tresean East, 23, on March 22.Police say he almost hit a squad near 63rd and National, and there was then a short pursuit, reaching speeds of 70 miles-per-hour in a 25 mph zone.
WEST ALLIS -- We're getting a closer look at what happened following a police pursuit in West Allis in March.Body camera video shows the arrest of Tresean East, 23, on March 22.Police say he almost hit a squad near 63rd and National, and there was then a short pursuit, reaching speeds of 70 miles-per-hour in a 25 mph zone.
Police: Driver, 17, taken into custody following police pursuit in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, May 9 following a police pursuit in West Allis.It began around 12:07 a.m. after a West Allis officer attempted to stop a sedan with dark window tint near S. 60th St.
WEST ALLIS -- A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, May 9 following a police pursuit in West Allis.It began around 12:07 a.m. after a West Allis officer attempted to stop a sedan with dark window tint near S. 60th St.
