'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.
Caught on camera: West Allis police ask for help to ID theft suspect
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are asking for your help to identify a theft suspect.Officials say the suspect stole from a business around 60th and Greenfield.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are asking for your help to identify a theft suspect.Officials say the suspect stole from a business around 60th and Greenfield.
Police arrest boy, 15, who climbed tree at Greenfield Park after being chased by officers
WEST ALLIS -- A boy, 15, was taken into custody after he climbed a tree at Greenfield Park after being chased by officers.West Allis police were chasing the boy when he jumped into the water, swam to an island and then climbed the tree.Officers blocked off the park for about an hour until the teen gave up.
WEST ALLIS -- A boy, 15, was taken into custody after he climbed a tree at Greenfield Park after being chased by officers.West Allis police were chasing the boy when he jumped into the water, swam to an island and then climbed the tree.Officers blocked off the park for about an hour until the teen gave up.
West Allis Public Library removes hundreds in fees from girl's stolen card
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Public Library has stepped up to help a young girl whose library card was stolen and a suspect was seen racking up hundreds in fees on it.
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Public Library has stepped up to help a young girl whose library card was stolen and a suspect was seen racking up hundreds in fees on it.
4 occupants quickly arrested after fleeing vehicle involved in pursuit by West Allis police
WEST ALLIS -- Four people were arrested after a pursuit in West Allis Wednesday night, April 25.Police said around 11:45 p.m., officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 59th and Burnham.
WEST ALLIS -- Four people were arrested after a pursuit in West Allis Wednesday night, April 25.Police said around 11:45 p.m., officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 59th and Burnham.
School official: Students spot body of man found near West Allis church
WEST ALLIS -- A group of students from a West Allis school were walking to their bus stop on Wednesday morning, April 25 when they saw a man who appeared to be nonresponsive lying near Crosspoint Church.In a letter to parents of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, Superintendent Marty Lexmond wrote the following:
WEST ALLIS -- A group of students from a West Allis school were walking to their bus stop on Wednesday morning, April 25 when they saw a man who appeared to be nonresponsive lying near Crosspoint Church.In a letter to parents of the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, Superintendent Marty Lexmond wrote the following:
'It's all just crazy:' Overdue fines for girl whose library card was stolen more than $400; suspect still at large
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News first told you about the search for a man using a little girl's library card on April 17.
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News first told you about the search for a man using a little girl's library card on April 17.