MCSO: 90-year-old wrong-way driver prompted officials to shut down I-43
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office says a 90-year-old man was driving the wrong way on I-43 on Wednesday night, Nov. 13 -- and that is what prompted officials to shut down the freeway shortly after 8 p.m.Officials say deputies responded to northbound I-43 near the Ozaukee County line for the driver who was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes.
1 dead after single-vehicle crash that closed I-41 NB in Milwaukee for hours
MILWAUKEE -- A fatal crash closed I-41 northbound at Watertown Plank Road for hours Tuesday night, Nov. 12.At approximately 7:02 p.m. a single vehicle was involved in a rollover crash on north I-41 just south of N.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: Deputies make 20 OWI arrests over weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) made 20 operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense arrests this past weekend.That includes 13 first offenses, five 2nd offenses, as well as one 3rd and one 4th OWI offense.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Every day, almost 30 people in the United States, die in drunk driving crashes.
MCSO arrests suspect in May freeway shooting incident on southbound I-43
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) arrested Jomuel Lozano-Martinez, the suspected shooter in the May 21 shooting incident on southbound I-43 at Rosedale Ave.On May 21, MCSO responded to Milwaukee Police District 2 for a citizen’s report of their vehicle being shot at.
Probation plus jail time for woman convicted of 2nd OWI who led high-speed pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis woman charged in connection with an April drunk driving incident and high-speed police pursuit was sentenced to probation plus jail time Wednesday, Nov. 6.Alyssa Stephens, 25, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of operator flee/elude officer, causing property damage, and one count of OWI, second offense.She was sentenced to serve two years and six months in prison, and two years and six months' probation on the first count, which was stayed.
Slow down: 10-vehicle crash snarls traffic on northbound US 45 at Capitol Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Two lanes were temporarily closed on northbound US 45 at Capitol Drive due to a 10-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, Nov. 6.
DPW prepares 90 trucks, drivers with 1-4 inches of snow expected in southeast Wisconsin Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Tuesday, Nov. 5 geared up to deal with snow approaching southeast Wisconsin -- expected to begin early Wednesday, Nov. 6.The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Dodge, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha counties from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday.The FOX6 Weather Experts said we should expect a snowy Wednesday, with snow continuing into the afternoon and likely not tapering off until mid-evening -- leading to a slow morning and evening commute.
Sheriff: Woman chased man with knife during confrontation after she nearly hit him with her vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- An alleged reckless driver was arrested after sheriff's officials said she was observed by a deputy chasing a man with a knife after nearly hitting him with her vehicle as he exited a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Tuesday morning, Nov. 5.The woman, identified by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office as Rebecca Redlin, was arrested Tuesday morning for second degree recklessly endangering safety, disorderly conduct while armed, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, and failure to obey a traffic light.Sheriff's officials said around 9:30 a.m., a deputy observed the woman chasing a man with a knife near 6th Street and Becher Street, as the man held a piece of grille from a vehicle "as if to protect himself."The deputy positioned his vehicle for cover and exited with his firearm drawn -- ordering the woman to drop the knife.
'I thought it was over:' Deputies share survival stories, MCSO launches campaign to get you to 'Move Over'
MILWAUKEE -- In commemoration of National Move Over Day Saturday, Oct. 19, two Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies hurt by drivers who failed to follow Wisconsin's Move Over Law shared their stories of survival with FOX6 News, as the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office launched a campaign aimed at showcasing the humans behind the badges.State law requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles, but a lot of drivers either don't know the law or choose to ignore it -- putting the lives of law enforcement and other first responders on the line.
Sheriff releases description of vehicle sought in 3rd freeway shooting in less than 2 weeks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Monday, Oct. 28 released a description of the vehicle sought in connection with a shooting that closed I-43 Sunday night, Oct. 27 -- the third such incident in less than two weeks.The shooting was non-fatal, and happened shortly before 8 p.m., north of Silver Spring Drive.The incident was reported by a driver whose minivan had sustained damage to the front driver-side window.
Shooting closes I-43 for 3rd time in less than 2 weeks, no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE -- A report of shots fired closed I-43 southbound at Good Hope Road Sunday night, Oct. 27, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office confirmed.It happened around 8:15 p.m. The roadway reopened by 9:45 p.m.MCSO officials said deputies completed a canvass of the freeway for evidence related to a non-fatal shooting that occurred in the southbound lanes of I-43, north of Silver Spring Drive.No injuries were reported.
'The neighborhood is safe:' Cudahy police arrest man after 5-hour standoff
CUDAHY -- On a busy trick-or-treating night, families in one Cudahy neighborhood were nearly forced to stay in their homes.
Driver cited for reckless driving, operating while suspended after 2-vehicle crash on Highway 175
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was cited for reckless driving and operating while suspended after a crash involving two vehicles Tuesday morning, Oct. 22.It happened around 10:30 a.m., and prompted a full freeway closure on northbound State Highway 175 (Miller Park), forcing all traffic off at Washington Boulevard.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of an SUV was traveling at high rate of speed on Highway 175 northbound and struck another vehicle, causing it to roll over.Both drivers reported injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MCSO: Wrong-way driver arrested on I-43/94 near Howard Avenue for OWI, causing crash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to multiple service calls of possible impaired driving in the last several days -- including a wrong-way driver early Monday, Oct. 21.Officials say around 2:30 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to southbound I-43/94 near W.
Road rage led to shooting on I-43; 2nd incident in as many days; 7th freeway shooting this year
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time in as many days (and seventh time in 2019), a portion of I-43 was shut down after reports of shots fired on the interstate.
Report of shots fired on I-43 at Marquette Interchange, freeway reopens
MILWAUKEE -- A stretch of northbound I-43 through the Marquette Interchange reopened to traffic shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Oct. 16.
33-year-old Milwaukee man arrested for allegedly driving drunk with a child in vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested by deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) on Tuesday night, Oct. 15 for his alleged fourth OWI.The MCSO says the man was pulled over on westbound I-94 near 16th Street shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.
MCSO: Reckless driver ignores crossing guard's signal to stop, bumps her with vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) says a driver ignored a crossing guard's signal to stop -- and bumped her twice with her vehicle on Monday morning, Oct. 14.
Driver arrested for 6th OWI offense on I-43 SB near Rosedale Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested for OWI, sixth offense on I-43 southbound near Rosedale Avenue.It happened around 2:30 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said deputies on security patrol stopped to assist the driver of what appeared to be a disabled vehicle, who was walking away from the vehicle.MCSO officials identified the driver as Eloy Mena, and said he displayed signs of impairment while talking with deputies.
Shooting closes I-43 SB; 19-year-old victim hospitalized after shooting near 8th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting led to the closure of southbound I-43 at Keefe Avenue and Locust Street Monday night, Oct. 14, Milwaukee police confirmed.Officials say the shooting happened on southbound I-43 near 8th and Keefe around 8:30 p.m. The shooting victim, 19, was taken to the hospital from a McDonald's restaurant near 9th and North Avenue.