Sheriff: 10-vehicle crash in Racine creates massive backups in Oak Creek area
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported a shutdown of all southbound traffic on I-94 due to a 10-vehicle crash in Racine Saturday afternoon, Aug. 10.The southbound lanes at Drexel were closed, and traffic was diverted off the highway at Drexel.
Officials: After crashing vehicle on I-94, West Allis man shoots at driver who stopped to help
MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old West Allis man is in custody following a shots fired incident on I-94 early Tuesday, Aug. 6.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the 22-year-old first crashed his car on I-94 near Hawley Road.
Recovery effort underway for missing swimmer off Warnimont Park in Cudahy
CUDAHY -- Recovery efforts were underway Tuesday, Aug. 6 for a missing swimmer who disappeared in Lake Michigan Monday night, Aug. 5.
Officials call off search for missing swimmer off Warnimont Park in Cudahy
CUDAHY -- Officials with the Coast Guard confirmed a search in Lake Michigan Monday night, Aug. 5 for one missing swimmer.It was happening off Warnimont Park in Cudahy.
Deemed competent to proceed, man accused of killing Froedtert nurse enters NGI plea
MILWAUKEE -- Kenneth Freeman, 28, of Milwaukee, charged with first degree intentional homicide in connection with the death of Carlie Beaudin, 33, on Jan. 25 was found competent to proceed in the case against him on Monday, Aug. 5.
Sheriff: 70 OWI arrests in July in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Seventy drivers were arrested for OWI in July, and 20 of those were crash-related, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced Monday, Aug. 5.According to MCSO, during the first weekend of August, there were four arrests for OWI, first offense, and two for OWI, second offense.A breakdown of the 70 July arrests is as follows:
'Driver did an excellent job:' No injuries after semi hauling food caught fire on I-43 SB near Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.
'The lakeside has hazards:' Firefighters train for bluff rescues in Cudahy
CUDAHY -- Emergency responders tackled an early morning rescue in Cudahy on Monday, July 29 -- just hours before two fire departments were training for the exact same thing.
Driver arrested after pregnant woman hurt in hit-and-run on I-41 NB near Mayfair Road
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A pregnant woman was hurt in a hit-and-run crash that happened early Sunday, July 28.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, it happened around 12:30 a.m. on I-41 northbound near Mayfair Road.MCSO officials said the victim, who is more than five months pregnant, complained of head and back pain.
Alleged reckless driver arrested after pursuit ended in crash near 35th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 35th and Clarke Tuesday evening, July 23.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 7:45 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving near Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue -- when the driver refused to stop.
Sheriff: Driver arrested for OWI after Narcan had to be used to revive him on I-794
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested for OWI after a deputy had to use Narcan to revive him on I-794 near 2nd Street on Tuesday morning, July 23.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, just after 9 a.m., the driver was found unresponsive in a vehicle on I-794 eastbound.When the first deputy arrived on scene, two good Samaritans were performing CPR.
MCSO: Man drove wrong way on I-794 near Howard Avenue, arrested for OWI
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday morning, July 23 arrested a motorist for OWI, 2nd offense after he was spotted driving the wrong way on I-794.The driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-794 near W.
Sheriff's deputies spend time with community members to promote safety and fun
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Parks and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office was out promoting safety and fun on Saturday, July 20."Park and Public Safety Day" was held at Kosciuszko Park near 7th and Becher Streets.The event gave kids and adults the chance to have a little fun and learn a few things from first responders."Sheriff Earnell Lucas has a really big heart for the community and he wants us to be out here.
2 taken into custody following crash involving stolen vehicle, fleeing from police
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday, July 15 following a crash involving a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee.
'A dangerous situation:' 2 drivers escaped major injury after fiery crash involving Johnsonville semi
MILWAUKEE -- Another fiery crash prompted another freeway shutdown -- this time in Milwaukee County on Sunday night, July 14.
Sheriff: Man arrested for OWI, 2nd offense, with 3 children in his vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested for his second OWI offense Saturday night, July 13, and sheriff's officials said he had three children in his vehicle.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, around 11:15 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on 35th and Hadley for running a red light at 35th and Center Street.Sheriff's officials said the driver exhibited signs of impairment, and performed poorly during field sobriety tests.There were three passengers in the vehicle, children ages 1, 2, and 6.
Woman arrested for 2nd OWI, child neglect after crash on I-43 at National Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A woman, 31, was arrested for OWI, second offense, with minor passengers under the age of 16 and child neglect after a crash on I-43 at National Avenue Tuesday morning, July 9.It happened just before 9 a.m. on I-43 southbound.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the vehicle was found resting on the right barrier wall, with airbags deployed.
Sheriff: 13 arrests, 125 citations issued during July 4 holiday weekend in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Monday, July 8 released details regarding arrests and citations over the Fourth of July holiday weekend -- July 3 through July 7.The statistics are as follows:Arrests: 13 total
Sheriff: 16 people cited for public intoxication in Kosciuszko Park over holiday weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Sixteen people are facing citations following a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office operation at Kosciuszko Park over the Fourth of July Weekend.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office conducted an operation at Kosciuszko Park to combat drinking and disorderliness over the weekend of July 5 through July 7.