Detective: Boy accused of shooting 2 brothers in West Allis needed money for "expensive clothing"

WEST ALLIS -- 14-year-old Spencer Lewis, charged as an adult in connection with a shooting in West Allis that killed two young brothers was in court Thursday, March 30th for his preliminary hearing.

Police: Man surrenders after hours-long tactical situation in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police were on the scene near 63rd and Grant for hours, handling a tactical situation that began on Saturday night, March 25th.Officers were dispatched to the neighborhood just before 10:00 p.m. for a "trouble call." The incident was later determined to be domestic violence related.Police said officers made contact with a man in front of the home, who advised that his stepfather was highly intoxicated and assaulted his mother before arming himself with a shotgun.A perimeter was established, and hours later, around 3:30 a.m., the man surrendered peacefully.No one was hurt.This case has now been referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges.

Accused of abandoning passenger, driving drunk, man accused in fatal hit-and-run shouldn't have been driving

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 27-year-old Corkey Mayer of East Troy has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened Thursday, February 23rd near 98th and Greenfield in West Allis.

"I'm in shock:" Oak Creek grandmother lost $12K when scammer posed as her grandson

WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the West Allis Police Department indicated in a news release on Thursday, February 23rd that they've noticed an increase in telephone scams targeting older people during the past year.Scammers will call a targeted victim, pretending to be the victim’s grandson/daughter stating they are in jail.

"Unbelievable:" 14-year-old in custody after shooting in West Allis; 1 dead, 1 hurt

WEST ALLIS -- A 14-year-old boy was arrested Sunday, February 12th in connection with a double shooting/homicide that happened at a home in West Allis.It all began around 10:00 a.m. at a home near 89th and Becher.Police said a 19-year-old man from West Allis was shot and killed, and a 17-year-old boy from West Allis was hurt -- and taken to a hospital.The 14-year-old was arrested around 2:00 p.m. at his home near 84th and Beloit after a standoff.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle at 108th and Oklahoma Avenue; driver taken into custody

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday night, January 31st.It happened near Highway 100 and Oklahoma Avenue around 7:30 p.m.Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian who had sustained serious injuries.

2 suspects taken into custody after armed robbery at Speedway in West Allis; subsequent pursuits

WEST ALLIS -- According to a release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, a trooper was completing paperwork in a parking lot across from the Speedway Gas station on Highway 100 at Theo Trecker Way in West Allis.The trooper watched as an individual ran from the gas station with a plastic bag -- jumping into a vehicle that was waiting alongside the gas station.West Allis police were able to confirm this person jumped over the counter at the gas station and stole cigarettes.No weapon was shown or implied.State Patrol officials said the vehicle then fled southbound on Highway 100, traveling at a high rate of speed.On I-94 eastbound near 84th Street, the trooper caught up to the suspect vehicle and activated his lights and siren.The vehicle slowed and stopped after exiting I-94 at 70th Street.Upon the arrival of two West Allis police officers, the trooper conducted a high-risk traffic stop.

Driver arrested after fleeing from West Allis police in stolen vehicle; passenger fled on foot

WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody early Friday morning, January 13th after they fled from police in a stolen vehicle.It began shortly after 2:00 a.m. when West Allis police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed without headlights near 60th Street and Greenfield Avenue.Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle fled from officers.

Recognize him? West Allis police release video of person of interest in homicide near 92nd & Greenfield

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police have released surveillance video as they seek a suspect in connection with a homicide that happened December 16th near 92nd and Greenfield.The fatal shooting occurred at 8:30 p.m. on December 16th.According to West Allis police, when they arrived at the scene, they located a man who had sustained at least one gunshot wound.

"It's upsetting:" Man, woman found dead inside home near 94th and Schlinger in West Allis

WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home near 94th and Schlinger in West Allis Friday, December 30th.Authorities were called to the scene around 2:15 p.m."It's upsetting to see so many police cars for a scene like that," said Sue Miller, neighbor.According to West Allis police, upon arrival, police located a 35-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman deceased inside a residence.