26 speeders cited in less than a 2-hour period on Milwaukee County freeways
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies cited 26 speed violators on Wednesday morning, September 6th -- all in the wake of saturation patrols ordered by Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt.A news release issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) indicates the 26 violators were cited in less than a two-hour period Wednesday.
MCSO: 17 arrested for OWI over Labor Day holiday weekend; 1 for 3rd offense, 1 with child in car
MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen people were arrested for OWI in Milwaukee County over the Labor Day holiday weekend -- one with a child in her vehicle.According to a news release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt ordered increased Labor Day weekend "Drive Sober" patrols beginning on Friday, September 1st, through Tuesday, September 5th at 6:00 a.m. The initiative focused on keeping the public safe through increased traffic enforcement.A 29-year-old Milwaukee woman is facing a misdemeanor DUI charge -- first offense with a minor child in the vehicle after she was stopped Sunday, September 3rd on I-43 northbound at Highland in Ozaukee County.
"Public safety is my priority:" Acting Sheriff outlines transition at Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, September 5th to outline the transition taking place at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office: Young boy found wandering alone ID'd by family member
MILWAUKEE -- A family member contacted the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the identity of a young boy found wandering alone at McGovern Park on Sunday evening, September 3rd.Deputies responded to the park around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Family remembers young man killed in crash on I-43: "We make bad decisions from time to time"
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was killed when the vehicle he was driving landed in a ditch on I-43, and authorities say speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Driver pronounced dead at scene of crash on I-43; speed was contributing factor
MILWAUKEE -- One person has died following a vehicle crash on I-43 eastbound Friday night, September 1st.It happened around 9:30 p.m. on I-43 eastbound at 51st Street.Officials say they responded to a call about a vehicle that had driven into a ditch.Witnesses to the crash found the 26-year-old driver unresponsive when attempting to help.Greenfield Fire Department pulled the victim out of the vehicle and began life-saving efforts.
Sheriff's office: Good Samaritan rescues suicidal man on Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is crediting a good Samaritan who stopped and spoke with a suicidal man and talked him out of jumping off the Hoan Bridge.The incident happened Thursday night, August 31st around 10:45 p.m.According to the sheriff's office, a 58-year-old suicidal man was standing on a wall on the Hoan Bridge.
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office now reviewing deputy-involved fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th.
"Hopeful there's bodycam footage:" New call for answers from family of man shot, killed by deputy
MILWAUKEE -- There was a new call for answers Tuesday, August 1st from the family of a man shot and killed by a deputy along Milwaukee's lakefront in June.
Greenfield man admits to firing his own gun in his apartment, "fabricating" story
GREENFIELD -- The Greenfield Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man who admitted he fired his own gun inside his apartment -- and then "fabricated" a story about what happened.
Sheriff David Clarke calls County Exec. Chris Abele a "little mouse" after Abele urges resignation
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is calling County Executive Chris Abele a "little mouse" after Abele called on the sheriff to resign his position."Abele is pissed I will be Sheriff until January 2019 at a minimum.
Sheriff Clarke withdraws name from consideration for DHS position
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke has withdrawn his name from consideration for an assistant secretary position at the Department of Homeland Security, an adviser to Clarke confirmed to Washington Post on Saturday, June 17th.FOX6 News has obtained a statement from Craig Peterson, an adviser to Clarke:
"He shot an innocent civilian:" Family of Terry Williams demands justice after lakefront shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Family members and friends on Wednesday, June 14th rallied near where 19-year-old Terry Williams was shot by a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy Sunday.
Man says someone in Terry Williams' vehicle shot at him 1 day before deputy-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke on Monday, June 12th identified the suspects and deputy involved in a shooting along Milwaukee's lakefront Sunday -- and FOX6 News learned from sources one suspect was allegedly driving a vehicle involved in a shots fired incident one day prior.
Sheriff Clarke identifies suspects, deputy after shooting on lakefront; 1 on life support
MILWAUKEE -- The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that unfolded on Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday evening, June 11th.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke held a news conference alongside Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson Monday afternoon.Clarke said this happened around 7:45 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Drive and E.
Candidate for Milwaukee Co. sheriff donated to David Clarke three times, says "times change"
MILWAUKEE -- Earnell Lucas, who is running for Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's job, has given three separate donations to Clarke's campaign in the past.Lucas donated $275 to the sheriff's campaign in 2002 and made $250 donations in 2006 and 2009."The fact that I contributed to an individual's campaign, said a good word about an individual in the past, yeah, those are things I readily acknowledge that I did," Lucas said. "Time brings on a change."
Caught on camera: Inmate attacks correctional officer at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate at the Milwaukee County Jail faces a new battery charge for assaulting a correctional officer (CO) on Monday evening, June 5th.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that the officer "saw an inmate exhibiting bizarre behavior.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to resign, says he's joining Trump administration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Wednesday, May 17th that he will resign in June so he can accept a position in President Donald Trump's administration.Clarke, who has been one of President Trump's strongest supporters, will leave behind multiple investigations into deaths at the Milwaukee County Jail and a harassment complaint filed against him.