South Milwaukee woman arrested after pursuit reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee woman was arrested early Thursday, May 10 after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and stretched more than 18 miles.A news release says a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office first attempted to stop the woman, 31, around 3 a.m. for speeding and unsafe lane deviations on southbound I-794 near Oklahoma Avenue.
Deputy breaks car window, helps firefighters save unconscious 18-year-old overdose victim
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are being credited with helping save an unconscious overdose victim.Officials say around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, deputies responded to a call about a sick driver on northbound Mitchell Boulevard near the I-94 overpass.
'It's just crazy:' Milwaukee residents grow concerned after brawls break out 2 days in a row
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is defending her actions after unleashing pepper spray at a group of teenagers.Some scattered while others were detained as Milwaukee police and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to Moody Park on Monday evening, May 7.
Deputy spots man who appeared to be texting while driving, later arrests him for OWI-4th
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for felony OWI-4th in West Allis on Wednesday evening, May 2.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office indicates that around 6:30 p.m., a deputy spotted a driver who appeared to be texting while driving northbound on I-894.
Woman accused of driving drunk, crashing minivan with 8 children inside sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A woman accused of driving drunk with eight children in the van she was driving has been sentenced to prison.Amanda Martinez, 30, on April 5 pleaded guilty to three charges:
'Help you heal:' Multiple agencies now follow same protocol when investigating sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple agencies in Milwaukee County are now following the same protocol when investigating sexual assault.
4 occupants quickly arrested after fleeing vehicle involved in pursuit by West Allis police
WEST ALLIS -- Four people were arrested after a pursuit in West Allis Wednesday night, April 25.Police said around 11:45 p.m., officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle near 59th and Burnham.
Prescription Drug Take Back event being held Saturday at Milwaukee Criminal Justice Facility
MILWAUKEE -- Sheriff Richard Schmidt, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28.Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.The Prescription Drug Take Back event will be held at the Criminal Justice Facility (949 N. 9th St., Milwaukee) in the jail visitors lobby -- from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.Ten-minute parking is allowed along 9th Street in front of the jail entrance for people dropping off prescription medication.GUIDELINESAll waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household – no businesses are allowed.Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers.
Richard Schmidt to announce candidacy to seek full term as Milwaukee County sheriff
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt will announce his candidacy to seek a full term as sheriff on Tuesday afternoon, April 24.In a news release, Schmidt issued the following statement:
26-year-old man arrested following pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody following a pursuit on I-43 that ended up in a south side neighborhood early Friday, April 20.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that around 6 a.m., a vehicle passed a deputy on I-43 northbound near Grange Avenue at more than 100 mph.
'Got to take it slow:' Snow covering ice leads to slick roads, crashes, disabled vehicles
SAUKVILLE -- On Sunday, April 15, it certainly did not look or feel like spring in SE Wisconsin!
After radio dustup, Acting Sheriff Schmidt says he wrote to David Clarke and 'we're in good shape'
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt says he wrote to former Sheriff David Clarke after the two men sparred in a live radio debate earlier this week, and says he and Clarke are “back in line.”Schmidt accused Clarke as sheriff of refusing to listen to his requests to remove the second-in-command at the Milwaukee County Jail, where seven people died between 2016 and 2017.
'Significant danger' to public: Acting sheriff outlines truck safety initiative with victim's widow at his side
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt held a news conference on Monday, April 9 to outline a truck safety inspection and enforcement initiative.
Now former correctional officer charged in connection with jail death bound over for trial
MILWAUKEE -- James Ramsey-Guy, a former Milwaukee County correctional officer charged in connection with the April 2016 death of Terrill Thomas, an inmate at the Milwaukee County Jail, was in court Monday, April 9 for his preliminary hearing -- and we learned Ramsey-Guy resigned from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after it was recommended that he be terminated.