Wanted: MCSO seeks 24-year-old suspect after shooting on I-43 between Hampton and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office have released a photo of a man wanted in connection with the shooting on I-43 Friday, September 29th.The suspect is 24-year-old Jonathan Perez-Perez, who stands 5'10" tall and weighs 150 pounds.
"Thuggish shootings:" Acting Milwaukee Co. Sheriff Schmidt orders high patrols on I-43
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt has ordered more patrols on I-43 in response to the "thuggish shootings" this past week.Sheriff Schmidt said in a news release Saturday, September 30th, "Our freeway system is not for outlaw behavior!
"It's scary:" Man shot on highway forces I-43 southbound to close for hours; known suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- A freeway shooting sent a man to the hospital and left drivers in an absolute mess.
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office piecing together I-43 shooting; recovers 19 shell casings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is releasing more details into shots fired incident that happened on I-43 northbound near the Marquette Interchange Monday, September 25th, which caused the freeway to be shut down for several hours.
Police pursuit leads to sheriff's deputy crashing into light pole
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit leads to a crash by a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy on Milwaukee's north side on Sunday afternoon, September 24th.Officials say just after 4:30 p.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle -- and the vehicle fled.The deputy attempted to catch up to the vehicle but crashed into a light pole at 8th and Wright.
Jailed: Milwaukee man accused of posing as airline hiring agent, scamming victims
MILWAUKEE -- 30-year-old Rey Antonio Figueroa-Diaz of Milwaukee is accused of posing as a Southwest Airlines hiring agent and scamming citizens out of hundreds of dollars, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).A news release from the MSCO says Figueroa-Diaz used social media to attract his victims.
39-year-old Milwaukee man arrested on 5th OWI charge after incident on I-43
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his fifth OWI after an incident on Thursday, September 21st.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 5:15 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been deviating from its lane on I-43 eastbound at Highland Avenue.The 39-year-old driver showed signs of impairment and failed sobriety tests.
"Selfless work:" Deputies save lives of 2 suicidal individuals on freeway in 7-hour span
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are praising two deputies who saved separate suicidal individuals on the freeway Monday, September 18th.The first incident happened around 7:30 a.m.
Child neglect charges filed against school bus driver after 3 kids left home alone
MILWAUKEE -- Child neglect charges have been filed against a mother after three children, ages six, one and five months were found alone in a home in Milwaukee.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were serving papers at a home when they found the children had been left alone.
Arrested for OWI, 2nd offense: Taser used on Madison man, ending 9-mile pursuit; 2 deputies hurt
BROOKFIELD -- A Taser had to be used on a 24-year-old Madison man following an early-morning pursuit which ended in his arrest for OWI, second offense.
24/7 security for former Sheriff David Clarke cost taxpayers $226K+ this year
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- We're getting a new look at the costs associated with providing 24/7 security to former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released the numbers Wednesday, September 13th.The documents show deputies were paid more than $155,000 for working 6,120 hours.
Kenosha man faces 7th OWI after incident on I-43 in Hale Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old Kenosha man faces a seventh OWI after an incident on Wednesday morning, September 13th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies responded around 4:15 a.m. to a disabled vehicle in traffic on I-43 northbound south of Layton Ave.
Invite the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office to your next community event
MILWAUKEE -- Community organizations are welcome to invite the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Community Relations Unit participation at their events, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced on Wednesday, September 13th.A news release issued by the MCSO indicates groups in Milwaukee County have enjoyed having the K9 Unit, Bomb Squad robot and technical equipment display, Motorcycle Unit, and Honor Guard Unit at various school, church and community events.
21-year-old Milwaukee man arrested, charged in August shooting incident
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Lajarius Pilcher of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with a shooting incident in August.According to a news release, Sheriff’s Office detectives and Apprehension Unit, in conjunction with the US Marshals Service Task Force, made an arrest earlier this week of the suspect who fired shots at another vehicle on city streets, pursued the vehicle on I-43 and back onto city streets, where the victim’s vehicle crashed.Initially, the distraught victim reported that the shooting occurred on the freeway.
5th incident in weeks: Mother arrested after 3 kids, ages 6, 1, 5 months found alone in Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was arrested after deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office found three young children left alone as they served papers at a home Thursday morning, September 7th.Officials noted in a press release this is the fifth incident over the past few weeks where deputies had to place children with CPS due to parents or relatives not attending to their responsibilities.In this latest case, three children, ages six, one and five months were left alone.