30 years in prison for man convicted in death of pregnant woman reported missing

WEST ALLIS -- A man convicted in connection with the death of a woman who was reported missing from West Allis in May of 2016 has been sentenced to prison.Shanta Pearson, 47, of Milwaukee on May pleaded guilty to two charges -- kidnapping/seize or confine without consent and robbery of a financial institution.

Milwaukee man charged in fatal stabbing of older brother

WEST ALLIS -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged after West Allis police say he stabbed and killed his brother early Monday morning, Sept. 24.

Police: Man arrested after report of suicide bomber near Franklin Walmart

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police say a 20-year-old man is now in custody after a report of a suicidal subject with a bomb vest attached to his chest near the Franklin Walmart late Tuesday, Sept. 25.Officials say West Allis police arrested the 20-year-old shortly before 2 a.m. on Wednesday.

West Allis police: 33-year-old Milwaukee man arrested in fatal stabbing death

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 25 they arrested a 33-year-old Milwaukee man in connection with the death of a man whose body was found near 67th and Lincoln on Monday.

Child struck by vehicle near 61st and Greenfield, minor injuries reported

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police tell FOX6 News a child was struck by a vehicle near 61st and Greenfield on Saturday evening, Sept. 22.Officials received the call shortly before 7 p.m.According to police, it appears the child received a minor injury.The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Suspect indicted on 4 counts after bank robbery in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- A suspect is facing federal charges in connection with a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank near 62nd and National in West Allis on Aug. 28.Quadir El Amin faces four federal charges:

Suspect in custody after Wells Fargo Bank robbery in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- Police responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located near 62nd and National in West Allis on Tuesday morning, Aug. 28.

West Allis police: 2 people seriously hurt in collision between car, pickup truck

WEST ALLIS -- Two people were seriously hurt in a collision between a car and pickup truck in West Allis on Wednesday, Aug. 22The wreck happened at 60th and Pierce around 8:30 a.m. Officials say the initial investigation indicates the driver of the pickup truck, a 46-year-old Pewaukee man, was traveling southbound on 60th St.

Recognize them? West Allis police seek 3 suspects in theft at Burlington store

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police need your help identifying three suspects wanted in connection with a theft at the Burlington store near 70th and Greenfield.Police said $1,000 worth of merchandise was taken from the store.Police have offered the following descriptions of the suspects:

'A dumb choice:' Man pleads guilty after pursuit of stolen vehicle that involved 3 sets of stop sticks

MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of leading police on a wild pursuit in the middle of the night has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Ayex Lopez, 18, of Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 14 pleaded guilty to two charges: operator flee/elude officer -- bodily harm or property damage and first degree recklessly endangering safety.Lopez will be sentenced on Oct. 16.Prosecutors say they found beer in the stolen vehicle allegedly driven by Lopez, and at one point, an officer had to run for his life to avoid being struck.

'It was my responsibility:' Father pleads not guilty after baby allegedly got her hands on Percocet and died

WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis father, facing a charge of child neglect in connection with the death of his daughter, born in January of 2017, who prosecutors say got her hands on Percocet pills at her home, and later died has pleaded not guilty.Robert Gibson, 25, was in court Monday, Aug. 13, where he waived his preliminary hearing.

State requests more time to secure expert in case of woman accused of shooting dealership owner in back of head

WEST ALLIS -- The state on Tuesday, Aug. 7 requested more time to secure their own "not guilty by reason of insanity" expert in the case involving a woman who stands accused of shooting the owner of M&M Motors in the back of the head in West Allis.It happened on March 10, 2018 at the dealership near 100th and Greenfield.The accused is Melissa Sandrone, 45, of Milwaukee, who was in court Tuesday for a doctor's report hearing.

'Ridiculous:' West Allis police seek suspects accused of breaking into home, demanding money

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are seeking two suspects after a home invasion near 62nd and Washington early Sunday, Aug. 5.It happened around 5 a.m.Police said the victim indicated the suspects were armed with handguns -- and demanded money, but they did not get any.The suspects fled the scene on foot.