GRILLED CHEESE! Semi filled with 20K pounds of cheese bursts into flames in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis officials responded to a fire involving a semi trailer near National and Cleveland Avenues on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th.Authorities said the semi was filled with cheese -- 20,000 pounds of it!Apparently, the driver got a call that the truck was on fire, so he pulled over and tried putting it out himself, but he couldn't.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis officials responded to a fire involving a semi trailer near National and Cleveland Avenues on Tuesday afternoon, April 18th.Authorities said the semi was filled with cheese -- 20,000 pounds of it!Apparently, the driver got a call that the truck was on fire, so he pulled over and tried putting it out himself, but he couldn't.
Man, pregnant woman accused of overdosing on $20 worth of heroin; their child in backseat
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police said a pregnant mother was arrested for delivery of narcotics, and said her three-year-old child was in the backseat of a vehicle as the woman and her boyfriend allegedly snorted heroin.The woman and her boyfriend have not yet been charged in this case, so FOX6 News is not identifying them.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police said a pregnant mother was arrested for delivery of narcotics, and said her three-year-old child was in the backseat of a vehicle as the woman and her boyfriend allegedly snorted heroin.The woman and her boyfriend have not yet been charged in this case, so FOX6 News is not identifying them.
Police: Bank robbery leads to brief pursuit, ends in crash on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- One man was taken into custody after police say he robbed the BMO Harris Bank located near 70th and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis, fled the scene, and crashed his getaway vehicle on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday morning, April 5th.According to West Allis police, around 10:00 a.m., a man wearing all black clothing robbed the bank and possessed a firearm.
MILWAUKEE -- One man was taken into custody after police say he robbed the BMO Harris Bank located near 70th and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis, fled the scene, and crashed his getaway vehicle on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday morning, April 5th.According to West Allis police, around 10:00 a.m., a man wearing all black clothing robbed the bank and possessed a firearm.
"Too close to home:" Pursuit ensues after shots fired in parking lot of The Shooters Shop
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating after shots were fired in the parking lot of The Shooters Shop, Inc.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police are investigating after shots were fired in the parking lot of The Shooters Shop, Inc.
"There is a secondary market" Expensive parrot named "Tiki" stolen from Pet World Warehouse
WEST ALLIS -- Police are on the hunt for a bird thief.
WEST ALLIS -- Police are on the hunt for a bird thief.
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.
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.
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.
West Allis police: 2 people passed out in vehicle, 1 pronounced dead after possible drug overdose
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police say they responded to a report of two individuals passed out in a vehicle near 95th and Greenfield Ave.The vehicle was in front of a cleaners.
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police say they responded to a report of two individuals passed out in a vehicle near 95th and Greenfield Ave.The vehicle was in front of a cleaners.
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.
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.
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.
"Sounded like an explosion:" Menomonee Falls man killed in crash; alcohol found in striking vehicle
WEST ALLIS -- A 50-year-old man from Menomonee Falls was killed in a crash early Thursday morning, February 23rd in West Allis.
WEST ALLIS -- A 50-year-old man from Menomonee Falls was killed in a crash early Thursday morning, February 23rd in West Allis.
"Money and marijuana:" 14-year-old charged as adult after brothers shot, killed during attempted robbery
WEST ALLIS -- A 14-year-old boy from West Allis is facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery in West Allis Sunday, February 12th.
WEST ALLIS -- A 14-year-old boy from West Allis is facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery in West Allis Sunday, February 12th.
"Everyone who knew him loved him:" Second victim dies as result of shooting incident in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Taken too soon.
WEST ALLIS -- Taken too soon.
"Put away the guns:" Young man shot, killed in West Allis, allegedly by 14-year-old; man's brother hurt
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News has learned more about the 19-year-old man who was shot and killed in West Allis Sunday, February 12th.
WEST ALLIS -- FOX6 News has learned more about the 19-year-old man who was shot and killed in West Allis Sunday, February 12th.
"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.
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.
Plow driver finds young boy wandering street; "he was only dressed in his onesie pajamas"
WEST ALLIS -- A snow plow driver on his way home after working on icy roads sees something unexpected near the road in West Allis.
WEST ALLIS -- A snow plow driver on his way home after working on icy roads sees something unexpected near the road in West Allis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.