No charges to be filed after 1-year-old boy became tangled in window blinds, suffocated

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police and the Sheboygan County district attorney have determined no charges will be filed in connection with a case in which a 1-year-old boy died after he became tangled in window blinds.It happened near 27th and Center on April 24.

Prosecutors: Sheboygan father 'expressed disbelief' that his toddlers could've fallen from van

SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan father of six, who has a revoked license, is charged with child neglect after prosecutors say his children, ages 22 months and 3 years, fell from a transit van he was driving on Tuesday evening, May 1.

'Potential driver impairment:' Police release names of victims killed when vehicle struck tree

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police on Thursday, May 3 identified two people killed in a crash Wednesday morning near 10th Street and Georgia Avenue -- and offered new details on what may have led up to it.The deceased have been identified as Thelonius Childress, 45, who was driving, and Rashanique Eastman, 27, who was a passenger -- both from Sheboygan.A woman, 30, who was a passenger was treated and released from the hospital.

'2 little babies fell out:' Sheboygan father arrested for OWI, child neglect after toddlers fell from van

SHEBOYGAN -- A father was arrested for OWI and child neglect Tuesday night, May 1 after two children, ages one and two, fell out of his vehicle as he drove through an intersection in Sheboygan.According to police, around 7:25 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of 8th Street and Indiana Avenue after a witness reported that two young children fell out of a van.

Accidental death: 1-year-old in Sheboygan became tangled in window blinds, suffocated

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police, in an update Wednesday, April 25, said the death of a 1-year-old boy has been ruled accidental.It happened near 27th and Center.According to police, on Tuesday afternoon, the child was napping in a portable crib when he was found to have climbed out of the crib and suffocated after he became tangled in the window blind cords on a window in the room he was in.The boy's caregiver said she cares for her own children and other children daily at a home that's not licensed as a day care.This investigation has been referred to the Sheboygan County Health and Human Services Department and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and it will be reviewed by the Sheboygan County District Attorney's Office.Police noted in a news release that the victim's family and caregiver have a relationship beyond the childcare services, and said this has been a traumatic experience.They also advised that window blinds in homes and businesses are dangerous for children, and police hope you may use this tragedy as an opportunity to safeguard your surroundings.

Investigation underway after 1-year-old boy dies at Sheboygan hospital

SHEBOYGAN -- An investigation is underway after a 1-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a hospital in Sheboygan.Police said they were dispatched to a home near 27th and Center around 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 for a report of an unresponsive child.

Investigators: Drunk man crashes car into Sheboygan river, leaves injured passenger at the scene

SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- A 33-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing a car into the Pigeon River off Rangeline Road in Sheboygan County -- and leaving his injured friend at the scene.According to a criminal complaint, shortly after 6:15 a.m. on March 25, officials were called out for a report of a car in the Pigeon River.

Police: Shots fired during armed robbery at apartment building in Sheboygan

SHEBOYGAN -- One person was taken to the hospital late Thursday night, April 5 following a shots fired incident that happened during an armed robbery in Sheboygan.According to police, shortly before 11 p.m. officers were dispatched to an apartment building near 8th and Niagara for a report of a disturbance.Responding officers were able to determine that the disturbance occurred in an apartment and hallway inside the building, and that a single gunshot was discharged during a confrontation between two suspects and one of the victims.No injuries resulted from the gunshot, and the victim was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.According to police, the investigation revealed that this was an apparent armed robbery targeting this specific apartment, and that there is no continuing threat to the community.

Police: Man dies at hospital after family dispute that involved struggle over gun in Sheboygan

SHEBOYGAN -- A man, 47, died at the hospital after a dispute with a family member led to a scuffle over a gun on Easter Sunday, April 1.Police said it happened around 3:30 p.m. at a home on 28th St.

2 arrested in Milwaukee Co. after incident at Sheboygan Walmart, pursuit reaching 115 miles-per-hour

SHEBOYGAN -- Two people were arrested in Milwaukee County after a pursuit that began in Sheboygan County, reaching speeds of up to 115 miles-per-hour.According to Sheboygan County sheriff's officials, this all began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, when a 911 call came in from the Walmart store on Vanguard Dr.

Woman facing charges after Sheboygan woman dies from suspected heroin overdose

SHEBOYGAN -- Two people were taken into custody after police say a Sheyboygan woman, 35, died from a suspected heroin overdose.Sheboygan police say they were called to a home on Mayflower Ave.