Final report released on West Allis fire that killed three kids
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police released on Wednesday, July 24th its final reports on two fatal fires that happened in their city earlier this year.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police released on Wednesday, July 24th its final reports on two fatal fires that happened in their city earlier this year.
Two hurt after car, motorcycle collide in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Two people were hurt after a collision between a motorcycle and car near 60th and Beloit in West Allis around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4th.Police say a car was traveling east on Beloit Rd.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Two people were hurt after a collision between a motorcycle and car near 60th and Beloit in West Allis around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4th.Police say a car was traveling east on Beloit Rd.
Family says John Doe probe to begin in death of Corey Stingley
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A peaceful demonstration was held on Monday, July 1st in front of VJ's Food Mart in West Allis, in honor of 16-year-old Corey Stingley.Stingley died after an incident at the West Allis convenience store back in December.Stingley, a Nathan Hale High School student tried to shoplift beer from the store, but customers restrained Stingley, and he later died.Stingley's father believes they killed his son.In January, Craig Stingley read a statement to the media and did not take any questions, saying "The word of God tells me to know the truth, and the truth will set me free."Craig Stingley admitted that his son was trying to shoplift at the store, but he says Corey had returned the items to the store manager, and was then assaulted by three adult male customers.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A peaceful demonstration was held on Monday, July 1st in front of VJ's Food Mart in West Allis, in honor of 16-year-old Corey Stingley.Stingley died after an incident at the West Allis convenience store back in December.Stingley, a Nathan Hale High School student tried to shoplift beer from the store, but customers restrained Stingley, and he later died.Stingley's father believes they killed his son.In January, Craig Stingley read a statement to the media and did not take any questions, saying "The word of God tells me to know the truth, and the truth will set me free."Craig Stingley admitted that his son was trying to shoplift at the store, but he says Corey had returned the items to the store manager, and was then assaulted by three adult male customers.
West Allis police use taser on drunk man with gun
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police say a 33-year-old man they believe was drunk had to be tased on Sunday, June 30th.West Allis police say they responded to a call of a person in a tavern in the 1900 block of S. 68th Street with a handgun.Officers discovered the man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol had come to the tavern with a handgun, asking where his wife was.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police say a 33-year-old man they believe was drunk had to be tased on Sunday, June 30th.West Allis police say they responded to a call of a person in a tavern in the 1900 block of S. 68th Street with a handgun.Officers discovered the man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol had come to the tavern with a handgun, asking where his wife was.
Police temporarily cordoned off neighborhood near 93rd & Lincoln
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police had the neighborhood near 93rd and Lincoln cordoned off for a part of the morning on Tuesday, June 25th.Officers were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. They were told a suicidal man armed with a shotgun was in a home.Officers secured the area around the home and negotiated with the man until he came out.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police had the neighborhood near 93rd and Lincoln cordoned off for a part of the morning on Tuesday, June 25th.Officers were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. They were told a suicidal man armed with a shotgun was in a home.Officers secured the area around the home and negotiated with the man until he came out.
Car strikes MCTS bus on Cleveland Ave. in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
Crews battle house fire near 62nd and Lapham in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a house fire in West Allis, near the intersection of 62nd and Lapham on Tuesday evening, June 18th.A FOX6 News crew on the scene reported several fire trucks and police squads in the area -- as well as crime scene tape.We have not yet received any official details on this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a house fire in West Allis, near the intersection of 62nd and Lapham on Tuesday evening, June 18th.A FOX6 News crew on the scene reported several fire trucks and police squads in the area -- as well as crime scene tape.We have not yet received any official details on this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Officials respond to tactical situation in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials in West Allis were called to the scene of a tactical situation on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.It happened at a home near 106th and Dakota -- about a block north of Oklahoma Ave.Police say one man was taken into custody without incident.Police aren't releasing any additional information at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials in West Allis were called to the scene of a tactical situation on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.It happened at a home near 106th and Dakota -- about a block north of Oklahoma Ave.Police say one man was taken into custody without incident.Police aren't releasing any additional information at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Crews battle apartment fire in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A fire at a West Allis apartment building displaced some residents, and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.It happened at Morgan Grove Apartments (11113 W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A fire at a West Allis apartment building displaced some residents, and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.It happened at Morgan Grove Apartments (11113 W.
Crash causes canopy of West Allis Farmers Market to collapse
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A woman driving a mini-van struck a brick support pillar at one of the pavilions at the West Allis Farmers Market Thursday, June 6th.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A woman driving a mini-van struck a brick support pillar at one of the pavilions at the West Allis Farmers Market Thursday, June 6th.
Loved ones grieving after one-year-old child found dead in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The investigation continues into what may have caused the death of a 21-month-old child on Saturday, June 1st.The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The investigation continues into what may have caused the death of a 21-month-old child on Saturday, June 1st.The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.
West Allis police investigating death of one-year-old child
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.
Transitional Living Services speaks out after woman found dead in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of a woman found dead in the hallway of a transitional home for people with disabilities in West Allis.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A man has been taken into custody in connection with the death of a woman found dead in the hallway of a transitional home for people with disabilities in West Allis.
Man in custody in connection with woman's death
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police have taken a 48-year-old man into custody after a 63-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment building hallway on Friday, May 17th.The woman was a resident of the building near 75th and Washington St.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police have taken a 48-year-old man into custody after a 63-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment building hallway on Friday, May 17th.The woman was a resident of the building near 75th and Washington St.
Woman found dead in West Allis apartment hallway
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are investigating the death of a 63-year-old woman found in an apartment building hallway on Friday afternoon, May 17th.The woman is a resident of the building near 75th and Washington St.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are investigating the death of a 63-year-old woman found in an apartment building hallway on Friday afternoon, May 17th.The woman is a resident of the building near 75th and Washington St.
Police seeking suspect in robbery of AppleTree Credit Union
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The AppleTree Credit Union is offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for a robbery that occurred Thursday, May 2nd.According to West Allis police, an African American male entered the AppleTree Credit Union around 11:03 a.m., placed a woman's purse on the counter, pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the employee and told her to fill it up.The employee put cash from her drawer into the purse and the suspect fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as an African American male, 5'06"-5'08" tall, 150 pounds in his early to mid -20's.AppleTree Credit Union is offering a reward as follows:Up to $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of theperson(s) who robbed AppleTree Credit Union, 11333 W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The AppleTree Credit Union is offering a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for a robbery that occurred Thursday, May 2nd.According to West Allis police, an African American male entered the AppleTree Credit Union around 11:03 a.m., placed a woman's purse on the counter, pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the employee and told her to fill it up.The employee put cash from her drawer into the purse and the suspect fled the scene on foot.The suspect is described as an African American male, 5'06"-5'08" tall, 150 pounds in his early to mid -20's.AppleTree Credit Union is offering a reward as follows:Up to $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of theperson(s) who robbed AppleTree Credit Union, 11333 W.
Dashcam video released from West Allis police chase
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Dashcam video has been released of a police chase and crash that occurred on May 2nd near 76th and Washington in West Allis.The squad car dashcam video shows a cloud of dust and debris.A 27-year-old West Allis man was thrown from the vehicle, and seriously injured.According to authorities, officers were alerted to a verbal altercation between motorists that began in the area of 62nd & W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Dashcam video has been released of a police chase and crash that occurred on May 2nd near 76th and Washington in West Allis.The squad car dashcam video shows a cloud of dust and debris.A 27-year-old West Allis man was thrown from the vehicle, and seriously injured.According to authorities, officers were alerted to a verbal altercation between motorists that began in the area of 62nd & W.
West Allis shoe store gearing up to close after 84 years
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- It has been around for more than 80 years and now Gawlitta's River Bend Shoe Center is closing its doors.Owners say the closing is bittersweet."We realize everybody's wearing tennis shoes, picking it up online and that's kind of hurting the bottom line," store president Robert Gawlitta said.The store is having a massive closing sale.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- It has been around for more than 80 years and now Gawlitta's River Bend Shoe Center is closing its doors.Owners say the closing is bittersweet."We realize everybody's wearing tennis shoes, picking it up online and that's kind of hurting the bottom line," store president Robert Gawlitta said.The store is having a massive closing sale.
Police cleared of wrongdoing in death of Robert Maurina
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of 46-year-old Robert Maurina.Maurina was arrested by West Allis police on November 28, 2012, when he came by car to the West Allis Police Department to pick up a woman who was arrested earlier on suspicion of drunk driving.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of 46-year-old Robert Maurina.Maurina was arrested by West Allis police on November 28, 2012, when he came by car to the West Allis Police Department to pick up a woman who was arrested earlier on suspicion of drunk driving.
West Allis police seek suspect in Tri City Bank robbery
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are seeking a male suspect in connection with the robbery of the Tri City Bank located near W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are seeking a male suspect in connection with the robbery of the Tri City Bank located near W.