4 months in HOC for man prosecutors say 'forgot he had a pistol on him,' which 'went off' inside squad
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with a shots fired incident that shut down I-43/94 northbound at Becher in June has been sentenced to four months in the House of Correction.Marquel Hinkle, 31, pleaded guilty in August to two misdemeanors, carrying a concealed weapon and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.He was sentenced to serve four months in the House of Correction on each count, to be served concurrently.According to the criminal complaint, authorities were called to the area near 4th and Lapham around 11 a.m. on June 12 for reports of shots fired.
Weapons recovered following shots fired at Dineen Park & traffic stop
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 10 released pictures from two separate incidents that occurred last Thursday night, Aug. 9 and early Friday morning, Aug. 10 involving shots fired and a traffic stop.The first incident happened Thursday night, Aug. 10 just before 10:30 p.m. at Dineen Park.
Family of Terry Williams, shot along lakefront, files 'federal complaint' against deputy
MILWAUKEE -- More than a year after a Milwaukee man was killed by a deputy along the lakefront, the family of Terry Williams is suing.
'Absolutely unacceptable:' Sheriff's officials investigate graffiti at Greenfield Park as hate speech
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are investigating graffiti discovered at Greenfield Park as hate speech.According to a news release from sheriff's officials, on Saturday night, July 28, around 10:30 p.m., a deputy on patrol responded to a call from the park, located near 124th and Lincoln in West Allis, regarding criminal damage to property.
Acting Milwaukee County sheriff denies advising domestic violence victims to submit to their spouses
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt is flatly denying claims that he told domestic violence victims to submit to their spouses.A group of activists who are supporting Schmidt's rival, Earnell Lucas, in the Democratic primary made the assertion on Monday, July 30.
Drivers with minor passengers arrested for OWI after separate freeway crashes Sunday night
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said two drivers were arrested for OWI after separate freeway crashes Sunday night, July 29 -- and both had minor passengers.The arrests were part of MCSO's weekly "Operation Drive Sober" initiative, which began at 4 p.m. Friday, July 27 and continued through 6 a.m. Monday, July 30.
Taser used on man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense, seen 'dancing barefoot,' performing 'karate moves' in traffic
MILWAUKEE -- A Sheboygan man, 30, was arrested Wednesday evening, July 25 for OWI, third offense, and sheriff's officials say a Taser had to be used to take him into custody, and medication had to be administered to calm him down.Sheriff's officials said deputies responded to a crash just after 6:30 p.m. on I-43 southbound near Daphne Road.
Deputies arrest 'dramatically drunk' woman driving with suspended license with 5-year-old passenger
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies on Tuesday night, July 24 arrested a Franksville woman for OWI, fourth offense, with a 5-year-old passenger.
Truck fire on NB I-94 near Puetz Road in Oak Creek creates significant backups; no injuries
OAK CREEK -- A truck fire on northbound I-94 near Puetz Road created significant backups on the interstate Tuesday morning, July 24.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said no one was hurt.
Officials: Woman, 85, dies from injuries in multi-vehicle wreck on I-41/94; speed a factor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old woman injured in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-41/94 near Edgerton has died.Emergency crews responded to the wreck involving four or five vehicles around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 22.
Crash involving 4-5 vehicles closes system ramp on I-41/94 northbound near Grange
MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving four to five vehicles closed a system ramp on I-41/94 northbound at Grange Avenue eastbound, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sheriff's Office: Speed a factor in both semi crashes that closed freeways
MILWAUKEE -- According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, speed was a factor in both of the crashes involving semi-tractor trucks this week that resulted in full freeway closures.
Man faces homicide charge after Army veteran died from injuries suffered in crash on I-43 on Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE -- Cornelius McShane, 65, of Freeport, Ill.
'Rush hour nightmare:' Semi driver faces multiple citations after rollover crash on I-41
MILWAUKEE -- The operator of a semi that rolled over in the northbound lanes of I-41/US 45 near Mayfair Road has been issued citations for unreasonable/imprudent speed/failure to control and truck following too closely.The wreck happened around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 -- and blocked all lanes of traffic.
Crash sparks chemical fire on I-43 near Marquette Interchange, no one injured
MILWAUKEE -- No one was injured in a fiery crash on northbound I-43 early Wednesday morning, July 18 -- but it shut down the freeway for nearly six hours.
Semi rolls over, closes I-41 NB for 6+ hours near Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.