Police believe pipe found near gas station in Wauwatosa was discarded, vs. intentionally placed there

Police believe pipe found near gas station in Wauwatosa was discarded, vs. intentionally placed there

WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police said Monday, August 24th, after taking a look at surveillance video from the Speedway gas station near 68th and North Avenue, they haven't been able to determine where a metal pipe that prompted a Bomb Squad response on Sunday came from.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Bomb Squad was called out to the Speedway gas station on Sunday morning for a report of a suspicious object.It was reported that a pipe with two end caps was seen sitting next to a gas pump at the gas station.After observing the object, Wauwatosa police called the Bomb Squad to the scene.The nearby intersection was blocked off, and those who live in the area were asked to stay inside their homes.Bomb Squad officials used a robotic bomb disposal unit which carefully carried the pipe to a sandbagged area in the street -- and then worked to shoot off one of the end caps on the pipe so officials could take a look inside.

Bomb Squad called out to gas station in Wauwatosa after suspicious device found near pump

Bomb Squad called out to gas station in Wauwatosa after suspicious device found near pump

WAUWATOSA -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Bomb Squad was called out to the Speedway gas station near 68th and North Avenue on Sunday morning, August 23rd for a report of a suspicious object.It was reported that a pipe with two end caps was seen sitting next to a gas pump at the gas station.After observing the object, Wauwatosa police called the Bomb Squad to the scene.The nearby intersection was blocked off, and those who live in the area were asked to stay inside their homes.Bomb Squad officials used a robotic bomb disposal unit which carefully carried the pipe to a sandbagged area in the street -- and then worked to shoot off one of the end caps on the pipe so officials could take a look inside.

ā€œIā€™m about to bust you in your mouth!ā€ 13-year-old boy flees Juvenile Justice Center, prompting foot chase

ā€œIā€™m about to bust you in your mouth!ā€ 13-year-old boy flees Juvenile Justice Center, prompting foot chase

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 13-year-old boy threatened his case manager and social workers outside the Juvenile Justice Center -- before fleeing the center, resulting in a foot chase that left one deputy injured.It happened onĀ Monday, August 3rd, around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the 13-year-old boy caused a disturbance outside the Juvenile Justice Center.The boy was in the process of being released from the Juvenile Justice Center into the custody of his case manager and two social workers --Ā set to be transported to the Lad Lake group home.Sheriff's officials say the boy threatened the case workers, saying, ā€œIā€™m about to bust you in your mouth!ā€He appeared to be about to strike the case worker, who flinched in fear, and he then fled.The boy is accused of ignoring deputiesā€™ orders to stop, and they apprehended him after a short foot pursuit.One deputy was injured in a fall during the chase.Sheriff's officials say the boy complained of an ankle injury and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.After being medically cleared, he became combative ā€“ spitting, kicking, slamming his head, throwing his body around, and being verbally abusive towards medical staff and deputies.

Two people dead after plane crashes, catches fire at Timmerman Airport

Two people dead after plane crashes, catches fire at Timmerman Airport

MILWAUKEE -- Two people are dead after a small passenger plane crashed atĀ Timmerman AirportĀ on the city's northwest side onĀ Wednesday evening, July 29th.The initial call for first responders came in at 6:11 p.m.The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigation what caused the crash.FOX6 News spoke with a family who's home butts up right to the edge of the airport and saw everything.

Police, MPD's Bomb Squad investigate suspicious object found in New Berlin's Lions Park

Police, MPD's Bomb Squad investigate suspicious object found in New Berlin's Lions Park

NEW BERLIN -- New Berlin police were called to Lions Park shortly before 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28thĀ to investigate a report of a suspicious object found in the park's north parking lot.Officers arrived and called in theĀ Milwaukee Police Department's Bomb Squad.The object was checked out and it was determined that the object wasn't dangerous.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Sheriff's Office: Shots fired into vehicle on I-43 NB, between Hampton & Silver Spring

Sheriff's Office: Shots fired into vehicle on I-43 NB, between Hampton & Silver Spring

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd were called out to I-43 northbound for a report of shots fired into a vehicle.It happened around 2:30 p.m. on I-43 northbound between Hampton Avenue and Silver Spring Drive.Sheriff's officials say the vehicle had a bullet hole in its left tail light -- but no one was injured.The victim told officials he was approaching Hampton Avenue when he saw a late model SUV -- possibly a Chevy Tahoe, coming up on him at a high rate of speed.Vehicles in the adjacent lane prevented him from moving over immediately, and he slowed down to attempt to change lanes.The victim told officials he then heard a gunshot -- and exited at Silver Spring Drive.The victim described the driver of the SUV as an African-American male in his 30s or 40s.Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call (414) 278-4788.

Latest: Landlord recognizes photo, identifies woman found unconscious at Veterans Park

Latest: Landlord recognizes photo, identifies woman found unconscious at Veterans Park

MILWAUKEE -- Detectives with the Milwaukee CountyĀ Sheriffā€™s Office say a woman who was found unconscious by her bike at Veterans Park in Milwaukee on Monday has now been identified.Officials say they receivedĀ information from a Milwaukee landlord TuesdayĀ morning who saw news reports -- andĀ wasĀ able to positively identify the 64-year-old woman.The womanā€™s out-of-state relatives have been contacted and have been put in touch with Froedtert Hospital staff.

Sheriff's Office's bomb squad called out to second incident Tuesday evening; this one in West Allis

Sheriff's Office's bomb squad called out to second incident Tuesday evening; this one in West Allis

WEST ALLIS --Ā West Allis police say the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office'sĀ Explosive Ordnance Detection Unit (bomb squad)Ā was called out toĀ the Samā€™s Club Store in West Allis at Highway 100 and Greenfield Avenue on Tuesday evening, July 14th for a report of a 'bottle bomb.'This was the second call of the evening for the Sheriff's Office's EOD unit.The Sheriff's Office was notified about this incident around 8:30 p.m.West Allis police say there was a report of a bottle bomb, or Drano bomb in the parking lot at the Sam's Club store.The device was diffused by EOD unit officials.No one was injured.An investigation is underway as to who placed the bomb.

Developing: Sheriff's Office Explosive Ordnance unit called out to New Berlin for possible grenade

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the Explosive Ordnance Detection Unit (bomb squad) has responded to a home in New Berlin for a report of a possible grenade.We're told the EOD vehicle responded to the report of a possible grenade found by a resident who was cleaning a basement on Tuesday evening.It happened around 7:00 p.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.