Former Gov. Scott McCallum doesn't regret 2002 appointment of Sheriff David Clarke
MADISON -- Former Wisconsin Gov.
Sheriff's Office: 33-year-old man accused of 3rd OWI offense fled deputies, police on I-43
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man arrested for his third OWI offense over the weekend, and he could now face a number of charges -- accused of fleeing deputies and police.According to a release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the 33-year-old man was one of four people arrested for repeat drunk driving over the weekend, as deputies took part in the Operation Drive Sober initiative from Friday, January 27th at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday, January 29th at 6:00 a.m.A total of nine people were arrested over the weekend for drunk driving offenses.Sheriff's officials said the 33-year-old man faces potential charges of felony fleeing, operating while revoked, resisting/obstructing an office and recklessly endangering safety after he did not stop -- fleeing deputies on I-43 westbound near Loomis Avenue.West Allis police officers joined the pursuit and set up stop sticks to stop the man's vehicle on S. 71st Street.If convicted on those charges, the man could face 14 years and 10 months in prison.
Mayor Barrett: Milwaukee is not a sanctuary city, but immigrants will not be persecuted here
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is joining the discussion on immigration enforcement.On Wednesday, January 25th, Pres.
Video: 81-year-old man faces potential charge after wrong-way driving incident
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released WisDOT video of a wrong-way driver incident that happened on I-43 near Brown Deer Rd.Officials say shortly after midnight on Monday, January 16th, a sheriff’s deputy responded to a call about a wrong-way driver who was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of I-43 at Bradley Road.
Milwaukee County launches investigation of Sheriff Clarke over airplane complaint, Clarke says it's a "witch hunt"
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County auditors have launched an investigation into a man’s complaint that Sheriff David Clarke had deputies question him because he shook his head at Clarke on board an airplane last week.
"He needs to apologize:" Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke under fire after abuse of power claim
MILWAUKEE -- A growing number of voices are calling on Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to apologize.
Corrections officer arrested for drunk driving; 3rd law enforcement arrest in 3 weeks
MILWAUKEE -- A corrections officer was arrested for drunk driving Saturday morning, January 14th, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday.
For 2nd time in a week, a Milwaukee police officer has been arrested for DUI
MILWAUKEE -- For the second time in a week, a Milwaukee police officer has been arrested for DUI.It happened on Sunday morning, January 8th on I-43 southbound at Locust Street.
"It's payback:" Video shows MPD officer arrested for OWI accused deputy of stopping him out of revenge
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer is accused of driving drunk early on New Year's Day.
Sheriff's Office: MPD officer accused of driving drunk "held badge out window" when he was pulled over
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was arrested -- accused of driving drunk over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to a release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Federal lawsuit filed after newborn baby died at Milwaukee County Jail; 1 of 4 deaths in 6 months
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A federal lawsuit has been filed in connection with one of four deaths occurring at the Milwaukee County Jail within a six-month period.The lawsuit says the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and Armor Health Correctional Services were negligent and liable for the death of Shadé Swayzer's infant daughter, who was born while she was in the Milwaukee County Jail.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office receives children's books, backpacks for use during crisis situations
MILWAUKEE -- Some help was delivered to first responders in Milwaukee County this holiday season.1,250 children's books, along with 1,250 drawstring backpacks contained within 125 first responder backpacks were dropped off at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday, December 20th -- filled with children's books and backpacks.
Victim of fatal crash from Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge identified
MILWAUKEE — Authorities have identified a man who died when his pickup truck plunged off a Milwaukee bridge in icy conditions.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Christopher Weber died about 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 19th after he lost control of his truck on the Hoan Bridge.
Slick roads, black ice likely to blame for multiple crashes, including fatal at Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- A vehicle plunged off Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge, killing the driver on Monday morning, December 19th.
Chaze Biami pleads no contest to 6 felony counts in connection with wrong-way crash
MILWAUKEE -- 37-year-old Chaze Biami pleaded no contest on Monday, December 19th to three counts of injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and three counts of second degree reckless injury related to a wrong-way crash on I-43 in June.
3 Democratic state lawmakers call for resignation, removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- Three Democratic state lawmakers are calling for the resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.State Senator Chris Larson, Representative Jonathon Brostoff and Representative Christine Sinicki issued a joint statement Wednesday, December 14th -- urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: Wrong-way driver crashes into snow plow
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a wrong-way crash that involved a vehicle striking a county plow truck early Monday, December 12th.Deputies responded to a call at 2:00 a.m. regarding the wrong-way crash.
Milwaukee County supervisor: "Sheriff Clarke must resign before more people die"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor is calling for the resignation of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.In a statement Thursday, December 1st, Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde said the reasoning for that is because he says four people have died over a six-month period at the Milwaukee County Jail -- a facility at which Sheriff Clarke is responsible for operations.Supervisor Omokunde said the following in the statement:
Woman sues Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office after her newborn died inside the Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is suing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in an $8.5 million lawsuit -- alleging mistreatment that resulted in the death of her newborn in the Milwaukee County Jail.
Freeway Service Team aims to "keep the road flowing," so you can get home quicker
MILWAUKEE -- They are known as the "Freeway Service Team" -- and chances are you've seen their large, bright yellow trucks either on patrol or in action.