Driver found with gunshot wound to head following crash on I-41 near Good Hope Road
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man was pronounced dead at the hospital following a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning, July 16 on I-41 southbound near Good Hope Road.
Recognize him? MCSO looking to return man's property left at courthouse
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is looking to find a man who left property at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Friday, June 29.According to the sheriff's office, the man left property at the security checkpoint of the building's 10th Street entrance.PHOTO GALLERYIf you know this man, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 414-278-4951 to identify him and facilitate the property's return.
Dashcam video shows arrest of Chicago man, 24, accused of driving the wrong way on I-94 while drunk
MILWAUKEE -- A Chicago man was arrested after officials say he was driving the wrong way on I-94 while drunk early Friday morning, July 6.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 4:30 a.m., officials spotted the 24-year-old driver stopped on the westbound I-94 off-ramp to Highway 100, before making a U-turn on the ramp -- traveling the wrong way.
'Not easy to get through:' 25 new Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE -- It was a big night Monday, July 9 for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, as 25 new deputies graduated.Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt led the swearing-in ceremony at the Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo.The day brought a lot of relief, as training has its challenges.
Deputies arrest man accused of 6th OWI, wrong-way driver, woman accused of battery to deputies
MILWAUKEE -- Operation Drive Sober patrols following the Fourth of July holiday resulted in the arrests of eight suspected drunken drivers, including one arrested for his sixth offense, and the arrest of a wrong-way driver.
'Not going to waste your time:' Officials say 2 arrested for OWI, 4th offense refused field sobriety tests
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested for OWI, fourth offense in Milwaukee County Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4.According to Milwaukee County sheriff's officials, the first incident happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday -- when there was a crash through a chain-link fence and into a parking lot near 119th and Bradley.
Sheriff's Office: Alleged drunk driver crashes into motorcyclist, backs up over man
MILWAUKEE -- A 66-year-old Freeport, Illinois man could face serious charges after an incident on southbound I-43 near Locust Ave.
Suspect found hiding between homes after pursuit ended in crash near 21st and Cornell
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was found hiding between homes near 17th and Olive after a pursuit on I-43 on Wednesday morning, July 4.According to Milwaukee County sheriff's officials, it all began shortly before 8 a.m. when a deputy headed northbound on I-43 near the Marquette Interchange was "dangerously tailgated," and passed at a high rate of speed.
'Outlandish behavior:' 3 alleged repeat drunk drivers arrested in Milwaukee County; 1 for 5th offense
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Three repeat offenders were arrested during the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's weekend Operation Drive Sober patrols -- which netted a total of 13 arrests between Friday evening, June 29 and Monday morning, July 2.Sheriff's officials said a Milwaukee woman, 31, was arrested early Sunday morning, July 1 around 3:30 a.m. when a deputy stopped a vehicle traveling on I-43 northbound near the Marquette Interchange -- allegedly driving erratically.
Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy may lose job after OWI arrest
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy could lose his job after he was arrested for drunk driving.Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt says several internal affairs investigations are complete and he is recommending the deputy be fired."I expect our deputies to hold the motoring public accountable, and I, in turn, am committed to holding our deputies accountable," Schmidt said.The deputy was arrested by West Allis police recently for drunk driving while he was on suspension for an unrelated issue.The deputy has been suspended without pay pending a hearing with the Milwaukee County Personnel Review Board.
'Incredibly dangerous:' Deputy stops driver traveling almost 100 mph on I-94
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old Muskego man was stopped by police after speeding at 98 miles-per-hour in an 55 mile-per-hour zone.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday, June 29 that a deputy stopped the man who was speeding in the left lane of traffic on I-94 southbound in Oak Creek.
Scam Alert: Milwaukee sheriffs alerting public to renewed phone scam
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department is alerting the public to a renewed phone scam.According to the sheriff’s office, four reports were received on Thursday, June 28 from people who received phone calls using a sheriff’s captain’s name and threatening arrest for failure to pay fines associated with missing jury duty.Sheriff Richard Schmidt said, “the Sheriff’s Office DOES NOT call citizens threatening arrest for failure to pay fines.
