Sheriff: 1 dead after collision on I-894 at W. Greenfield Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that left one person dead early morning Friday, Feb. 1.According to officials, the Sheriff's Office responded to a crash on southbound I-894 at W.
Unoccupied MCSO squad struck by vehicle during crash investigation on 794
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy sheriff escaped injury Thursday morning, Jan. 31 while conducting a crash investigation on I-794 northbound near Carferry Drive.The deputy sheriff's unoccupied squad was struck by a vehicle after the deputy sheriff exited to conduct a field interview.Again, the deputy sheriff wasn't hurt.The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating this incident.
'Adjust your speed:' Milwaukee Co. sheriff, WisDOT warn of black ice on roads
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 29 offered a reminder to motorists to exercise caution when traveling on interstates and expressways due to patches of black ice covering areas throughout the freeway system.
Milwaukee County deputy sheriff hurt while investigating crash on Highway 175
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County deputy sheriff was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning, Jan. 26.According to officials, the deputy sheriff was conducting a crash investigation on Highway 175 southbound just after 8 a.m., when a vehicle headed southbound struck a second vehicle, injuring the deputy sheriff.The deputy sheriff was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Driver arrested after officers used PIT maneuver to end pursuit in Wauwatosa
WEST ALLIS -- A driver was arrested early Monday, Jan. 21 after a pursuit that started in Waukesha County and ended in Wauwatosa in Milwaukee County.West Allis police officers were monitoring the pursuit around 1:30 a.m. -- setting themselves up along the main roads leading to West Allis.
'I am humbled by this opportunity:' Earnell Lucas takes office as Milwaukee County sheriff
MILWAUKEE -- Earnell Lucas officially took office on Monday, Jan. 7 after winning the primary election against Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt.
Milwaukee man charged with 4th OWI offense 10 months after conviction for 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted of his third OWI offense in February was charged with his fourth after an arrest in late December.Andrew Dixon, 36, of Milwaukee faces one count of OWI, fourth offense (a felony), one count of operating a motor vehicle while revoked and one count of disorderly conduct, penalty enhancer.According to a criminal complaint, on Dec. 30, around 12:30 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on I-43 NB at National Avenue.
Milwaukee County's 'Operation Drive Sober' nets 20+ drunk driving arrests
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office increased patrols for drunk driving over the New Year's holiday weekend.
Officials say body recovered from lagoon near Froedtert Hospital is Greenfield man
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Monday, Dec. 31 the identity of a man whose body was recovered from a lagoon near Froedtert Hospital.
Hoan Bridge, I-794 reopens after icy conditions forces shutdown
MILWAUKEE -- Icy conditions Friday night, Dec. 28 has closed I-794, the Hoan Bridge.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has blocked all lanes of traffic in both directions.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office launches mobile app, offers 'helpful information for citizens'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) launched on Thursday, Dec. 27 MCSO Mobile.
Officials: Woman's life saved by 3 doses of Narcan after passing out on freeway
MILWAUKEE -- A 45-year-old woman is being hospitalized after nearly overdosing on heroin while driving along Highway 100 on Friday, Dec. 21.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call regarding a sick driver on the I-94 WB ramp towards Highway 100 in the Zoo Interchange around 2:15 p.m. A silver Dodge Ram was in the right emergency lane, and the driver outside of the car said the passenger was not breathing.A deputy checked the woman's pulse and found she was not breathing.
32-year-old inmate dies after complaining of abdominal pain at Milwaukee County Jail
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Milwaukee County Jail on Tuesday, Dec. 18.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release the 32-year-old inmate, identified as Brian Collins Jr.
Argument leads to collision, rollover crash on I-41/45 over the weekend
MILWAUKEE -- An argument between two persons in an SUV led to a two-vehicle crash on I-41/45 at Swan Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 15.
Milwaukee man faces possible OWI 4th charge; told law enforcement he had been drinking 'a lot'
MILWAUKEE -- A 35-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for OWI 4th after an incident early on Saturday, Dec. 8.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) says around 2 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a crash on northbound I-43 at Hampton Ave.