Developing: Tanker truck rolled over on on-ramp at Ryan Rd. in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- A tanker hauling food has rolled over on the ramp to northbound I-94 in Oak Creek.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say the rollover happened around 5:20 p.m. The on-ramp to I-94 is shut down -- but there are no lane closures on I-94.
Two hot-button issues, one vote: Milwaukee Co. Board overrides Abele's vetoes
MILWAUKEE -- Two hot-button issues with lots of money attached to them went before the Milwaukee County Board on Wednesday, November 18th.
Sheriff's deputies respond to Mitchell Interchange for jackknifed semi amid rainfall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a semi jackknifed in the Mitchell Interchange as rain fell on Tuesday evening, November 17th.It happened shortly before 6:00 p.m.The semi ended up blocking all three lanes, and another car spun out trying to avoid the jackknifed semi.The cleanup process took nearly two hours.
Chris Abele vetoes money for Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Clarke threatens lawsuit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has vetoed $4 million earmarked for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, leading Sheriff Clarke to threaten Abele with a lawsuit.
Racine man dies after wreck on southbound I-94 near Ryan Rd.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 45-year-old Racine man died in a crash on southbound I-94 near Ryan Rd.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office investigating death of 44-year-old man in MacArthur Square
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a man that occurred in MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee.MCSO officials were advised of an unresponsive, 44-year-old white man in MacArthur Square on Sunday, November 8th, shortly before 11:00 a.m.Deputies, along with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The man was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of MFD.The incident is being investigated by MCSO detectives.The deceased has not been identified.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Single-vehicle crash closes ramp from US 45 SB to I-94 EB a bit ahead of planned closure time
WAUWATOSA -- The ramp from US 45 SB to I-94 EB had to be shut down on Thursday evening, November 5th as a result of a crash.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office tell FOX6 News the crash involved one vehicle, and it happened around 5:30 p.m.We're told the vehicle crashed into an attenuator barrel (a yellow barrel that are located in the gore area of the highway -- which is the middle space created when two lanes split).Two people were inside the vehicle, and one complained of shoulder pain, but neither had to be taken to the hospital.The ramp from US 45 SB to I-94 EB was shut down due to the responding emergency crews and a construction crew that needed to clean up sand on the roadway after the crash.Because there was a previously scheduled shutdown of that ramp beginning at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, the decision was made to keep the ramp closed following the crash.The ramp will remain closed until 5:00 a.m. Friday.The cause of this crash is under investigation.
FOX6 News obtains video showing latest wrong-way driver on Milwaukee Co. freeway system
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- FOX6 News has obtained video showing the latest wrong-way driver on the Milwaukee County freeway system.
Sheriff's Office: Eight sex offenders arrested for violations during "Operation Trick-or-Treat"
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is announcing the results of the "Operation Trick-or-Treat" initiative Saturday, October 31st -- during which checks were performed to ensure sex offenders complied with Department of Corrections guidelines that prohibit interaction with trick-or-treaters.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation and Parole, and police departments in Milwaukee and West Allis, to ensure that sex offenders in Milwaukee County complied with the DOC guidelines.In addition to the Saturday initiative, sheriff’s deputies and the US Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force officials also conducted warrant sweeps the previous week, arresting 26 subjects wanted for probation violations.During trick-or-treat hours on Saturday, deputies and state DOC Probation and Parole conducted checks on 174 registered sex offenders.
Deputies arrest wrong-way driver near Milwaukee's Marquette Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- 22-year-old Tory Galipo of Franklin faces a charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety (RES) after driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 43 just north of the Marquette Interchange on Friday, October 30th.Deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched around 5 a.m. after one caller reported having to veer out of a lane of traffic to avoid being struck by Galipo.Galipo also called 911 to report that she had crashed, telling deputies at the scene that she had consumed a half bottle of vodka.
Developing: Sheriff's officials called out to double rollover crash on I-94 SB at Drexel
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating a double rollover crash that occurred on I-94 SB at Drexel Avenue on Monday night, October 26th.It happened at 9:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say two vehicles rolled over, and both ended up in the ditch.It isn't clear at this point whether anyone was injured.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
52-year-old Racine man arrested for DUI, accused of driving his Jaguar into deputy's squad
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 52-year-old Racine man was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a deputy's squad on I-43 early Thursday morning, October 22nd.It happened around 12:30 a.m.Sheriff's officials say the deputy was inside his squad on I-43 southbound near National Avenue, with his emergency lights and large, overhead blinking arrow activated.The 52-year-old driver of the striking vehicle, a 2013 Jaguar, struck the rear of the deputy's squad as the deputy was closing the right lane for road construction crews.Sheriff's officials say a roadway behind the squad was also marked with an amber arrow board and orange construction signs indicating there were closures ahead.Following the crash, the deputy had to be taken to the hospital for treatment after suffering neck and back pain.
Corrections officer accused of beating teenage inmate in unprovoked attack
MILWAUKEE -- He is supposed to uphold the law.
Latest: Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office seeks witnesses in fatal motorcycle crash
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is seeking witnesses who may have seen a crash on northbound I-894 that ended up with a motorcyclist's death late on Monday, October 12th.Sheriff's deputies responded to calls of a downed motorcycle on northbound I-894 near Lincoln Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. Monday.
Corrections officer arrested for beating teen inmate at Milwaukee County Children’s Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 38-year-old Milwaukee County corrections officer has been arrested for beating a juvenile inmate.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, a juvenile at the Milwaukee County Children’s Center was beaten on Friday, October 9th by a county juvenile corrections officer.
Sheriff's Office: Correctional officer attacked & injured by 30-year-old inmate at County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a correctional officer had to receive medical treatment after he was attacked by an inmate inside the Milwaukee County Jail.It happened on Sunday, October 4th around 6:45 a.m.
Deputies, officers and civilians honored for acts of "selflessness"
MILWAUKEE -- They are all considered heroes by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy's squad struck, Sheriff David Clarke urges public to obey 'Move Over Law'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was hurt on Tuesday morning, September 29th when his squad was struck from behind on Interstate-43.Officials say the deputy was at the scene of another crash on southbound I-43 near Keefe Ave.
Sheriff's Office: Charges could come soon against five teens after attempted carjacking & pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say charges could be filed soon against five teenagers accused in an attempted carjacking and pursuit that ended when the suspect vehicle became wedged between a parked vehicle and an oncoming school bus last Thursday, September 24th.Around 4:30 p.m., a deputy was flagged down by a woman after a group of teenagers pointed a gun at her and attempted to steal her vehicle near 16th and Scott.The deputy was patrolling as part of a stolen auto interdiction unit, in cooperation with a request from Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, Sheriff's officials say.The deputy notified Milwaukee police, and deputies were joined by MPD officers as the seven-mile pursuit began.
Sheriff's Office: 49-year-old man accused of striking deputy's squad indicated he had taken Ambien
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 49-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested, accused of striking a deputy's squad with his vehicle early Sunday morning, September 27th.It happened around 2:30 a.m.