Police: 1 in custody after removing ATM from bank in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, June 21st after removing an ATM from a bank in West Allis.Shortly after 3:00 a.m. officers responded to the area of 108th Street and Arthur Avenue for an alarm coming from a bank ATM.Investigation revealed that two suspects removed the ATM from the bank building and attempted to remove the machine from the parking lot.The ATM was recovered and one of the suspects was taken into custody after a lengthy search.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, June 21st after removing an ATM from a bank in West Allis.Shortly after 3:00 a.m. officers responded to the area of 108th Street and Arthur Avenue for an alarm coming from a bank ATM.Investigation revealed that two suspects removed the ATM from the bank building and attempted to remove the machine from the parking lot.The ATM was recovered and one of the suspects was taken into custody after a lengthy search.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
FBI seeks 24-year-old Devontae Amos, wanted for armed robbery; $5,000 reward offered
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI Milwaukee Division needs your help locating a man wanted in connection with two armed bank robberies in West Allis.24-year-old Devontae Amos of Milwaukee is wanted for the armed robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located near 62nd and National Avenue on May 9th -- and the Pyramax Bank located near 80th and National on May 31st.The "Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Reward Program" is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank in West Allis.PHOTO GALLERYThe public is urged to use caution, as Amos is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000, or the FBI Milwaukee Division at 414-276-4684.
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI Milwaukee Division needs your help locating a man wanted in connection with two armed bank robberies in West Allis.24-year-old Devontae Amos of Milwaukee is wanted for the armed robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank located near 62nd and National Avenue on May 9th -- and the Pyramax Bank located near 80th and National on May 31st.The "Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Reward Program" is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank in West Allis.PHOTO GALLERYThe public is urged to use caution, as Amos is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000, or the FBI Milwaukee Division at 414-276-4684.
Racine Fire Department issues warning after fire inspector imposter reported in West Allis
RACINE -- After West Allis police reported Monday, June 19th a resident indicated someone came to his door and identified himself as a West Allis firefighter -- offering to conduct a fireplace inspection, officials with the Racine Fire Department are warning their residents.While Racine fire officials noted in a release Tuesday, June 20th there have been no similar incidents in Racine, they said they want to make sure residents are aware that Racine firefighters do not conduct inspections on single-family or two-family homes.Additionally, Racine firefighters always wear uniforms when conducting inspections and they have fire department identification on them.
RACINE -- After West Allis police reported Monday, June 19th a resident indicated someone came to his door and identified himself as a West Allis firefighter -- offering to conduct a fireplace inspection, officials with the Racine Fire Department are warning their residents.While Racine fire officials noted in a release Tuesday, June 20th there have been no similar incidents in Racine, they said they want to make sure residents are aware that Racine firefighters do not conduct inspections on single-family or two-family homes.Additionally, Racine firefighters always wear uniforms when conducting inspections and they have fire department identification on them.
West Allis police: Woman in custody, accused of stabbing boyfriend near 84th and Greenfield
WEST ALLIS -- A woman is in custody, accused of stabbing her boyfriend near 84th and Greenfield Sunday, June 18th.Police said this happened during a domestic violence type incident, and the victim was stabbed with a small knife.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The woman is in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST ALLIS -- A woman is in custody, accused of stabbing her boyfriend near 84th and Greenfield Sunday, June 18th.Police said this happened during a domestic violence type incident, and the victim was stabbed with a small knife.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The woman is in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: 2 being treated for apparent stab wounds following street fight in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Friday morning, June 16th in the area of 59th and Burnham.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Friday morning, June 16th in the area of 59th and Burnham.
Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle vs. SUV crash in West Allis; 32-year-old man in custody
WEST ALLIS -- An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash that took place near South 60th and Mitchell Streets in West Allis early Wednesday, June 14th.According to West Allis police, around 12:20 a.m., an SUV traveling southbound on 60th, made a left hand turn, failing to yield the right-of-way to the motorcycle traveling northbound, causing the crash.The driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old West Allis man, was taken into custody on suspicion of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and operating after revocation causing death.The crash remains under investigation by the West Allis Police Department traffic investigators.
WEST ALLIS -- An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash that took place near South 60th and Mitchell Streets in West Allis early Wednesday, June 14th.According to West Allis police, around 12:20 a.m., an SUV traveling southbound on 60th, made a left hand turn, failing to yield the right-of-way to the motorcycle traveling northbound, causing the crash.The driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old West Allis man, was taken into custody on suspicion of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and operating after revocation causing death.The crash remains under investigation by the West Allis Police Department traffic investigators.
West Allis police warn of man pretending to be fire inspector with WAFD
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are warning of a man pretending to be a fire inspector -- posing as a member of the West Allis Fire Department.According to police, a resident reported a man showed up to his home, claiming to be a member of the fire department, looking to perform a "fireplace inspection."The resident called the police, who verified that the man was not a member of the WAFD, and police came to the resident’s home to take a statement.Police say if you are approached by somebody claiming to be a member of the fire department, you should ask for identification and note that all fire department employees would be in uniform and would be able to produce an identification card if requested.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are warning of a man pretending to be a fire inspector -- posing as a member of the West Allis Fire Department.According to police, a resident reported a man showed up to his home, claiming to be a member of the fire department, looking to perform a "fireplace inspection."The resident called the police, who verified that the man was not a member of the WAFD, and police came to the resident’s home to take a statement.Police say if you are approached by somebody claiming to be a member of the fire department, you should ask for identification and note that all fire department employees would be in uniform and would be able to produce an identification card if requested.
Caught on camera: Search for suspects underway after robbery at PyraMax Bank in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A search for suspects is underway after an armed robbery at the PyraMax Bank near 80th and National.It happened around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31st.According to police, two African American males, believed to be in their mid to late 20’s, entered the business and demanded money from the tellers.
WEST ALLIS -- A search for suspects is underway after an armed robbery at the PyraMax Bank near 80th and National.It happened around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31st.According to police, two African American males, believed to be in their mid to late 20’s, entered the business and demanded money from the tellers.
2nd Annual Dine & Dash: Tour some of the best and most unique restaurants and specialty stores
WEST ALLIS -- Kramp spent the morning at Rupena’s Fine Foods to preview the West Allis Dine and Dash.
WEST ALLIS -- Kramp spent the morning at Rupena’s Fine Foods to preview the West Allis Dine and Dash.
Family of man who died in West Allis can't understand why he'd commit an armed robbery
WEST ALLIS -- The family of a man who died after an officer-involved shooting in West Allis on Saturday, May 13th is speaking out, as Oak Creek police on Tuesday, May 16th positively identified him.Police said 37-year-old Maxwell Holt of Milwaukee allegedly committed an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant in West Allis on Saturday.
WEST ALLIS -- The family of a man who died after an officer-involved shooting in West Allis on Saturday, May 13th is speaking out, as Oak Creek police on Tuesday, May 16th positively identified him.Police said 37-year-old Maxwell Holt of Milwaukee allegedly committed an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant in West Allis on Saturday.
Police: Next-of-kin notification not yet made after officer-involved shooting in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Oak Creek police said Monday, May 15th the man killed in an officer-involved shooting that stemmed from an armed robbery and subsequent traffic stop has been identified, but next-of-kin have not been notified, so his name is not being released at this point.
WEST ALLIS -- Oak Creek police said Monday, May 15th the man killed in an officer-involved shooting that stemmed from an armed robbery and subsequent traffic stop has been identified, but next-of-kin have not been notified, so his name is not being released at this point.
West Allis PD: Man threatens to shoot teller in Wells Fargo Bank robbery
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police have released surveillance photos in an effort to identify a suspect after an armed robbery at Wells Fargo Bank located near 61st and National.According to police, Tuesday, May 9th around 5:45 p.m. a man entered the bank and displayed a handwritten note to the teller demanding money.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police have released surveillance photos in an effort to identify a suspect after an armed robbery at Wells Fargo Bank located near 61st and National.According to police, Tuesday, May 9th around 5:45 p.m. a man entered the bank and displayed a handwritten note to the teller demanding money.
$250 reward offered to catch pair of vandals who damaged property at West Allis business
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis property owner is offering a reward to identify two people who vandalized a building located near 66th and Mitchell Street back in March.According to Jonas Builders, Inc., their building located near 66th and Mitchell was vandalized by two people on March 6th.
WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis property owner is offering a reward to identify two people who vandalized a building located near 66th and Mitchell Street back in March.According to Jonas Builders, Inc., their building located near 66th and Mitchell was vandalized by two people on March 6th.
Police: Man tried jumping from window during investigation into possible meth lab in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News has learned more about a possible meth lab in West Allis.Police responded to the area near 74th and Washington Wednesday, May 3rd for a report of shots fired.Officers stopped a vehicle and that led them to the home.FOX6 News has learned a 41-year-old man was placed in handcuffs after he tried jumping from a window.
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News has learned more about a possible meth lab in West Allis.Police responded to the area near 74th and Washington Wednesday, May 3rd for a report of shots fired.Officers stopped a vehicle and that led them to the home.FOX6 News has learned a 41-year-old man was placed in handcuffs after he tried jumping from a window.
Spencer Lewis, accused in murder of 2 brothers in West Allis pleads not guilty to felony charges
MILWAUKEE -- 14-year-old Spencer Lewis, who is charged as an adult in connection with the murder of two brothers in West Allis has pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him.Lewis faces two counts of first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of attempted armed robbery with use of force.He was in court Thursday, May 4th for a status conference, and pleaded not guilty.
MILWAUKEE -- 14-year-old Spencer Lewis, who is charged as an adult in connection with the murder of two brothers in West Allis has pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him.Lewis faces two counts of first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of attempted armed robbery with use of force.He was in court Thursday, May 4th for a status conference, and pleaded not guilty.
Shots fired incident leads to discovery of possible meth lab in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police said a possible meth lab was discovered after a report of shots fired on Wednesday morning, May 3rd.According to police, around 1:15 a.m., officers responded to the area near 74th and Washington for the report of shots fired.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police said a possible meth lab was discovered after a report of shots fired on Wednesday morning, May 3rd.According to police, around 1:15 a.m., officers responded to the area near 74th and Washington for the report of shots fired.
Police: Shots fired at business near 59th and Burnham in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a report of shots fired at a business near 59th and Burnham on Wednesday evening, April 26th.Officers were dispatched around 8:00 p.m. Arriving officers located evidence of shots being fired in that area.But at this time, there is no information indicating anyone was hit by gunfire.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a report of shots fired at a business near 59th and Burnham on Wednesday evening, April 26th.Officers were dispatched around 8:00 p.m. Arriving officers located evidence of shots being fired in that area.But at this time, there is no information indicating anyone was hit by gunfire.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
West Allis police investigate shots fired incident near 77th and Washington
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Wednesday, April 19th near 77th and Washington.It happened around 4:45 p.m.Police said officers received information that shots were fired from a vehicle in the area towards another vehicle.Upon the arrival of officers, all parties involved in the incident were no longer in the area.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Wednesday, April 19th near 77th and Washington.It happened around 4:45 p.m.Police said officers received information that shots were fired from a vehicle in the area towards another vehicle.Upon the arrival of officers, all parties involved in the incident were no longer in the area.