Two-vehicle crash causes some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a two-vehicle crash caused some backups on U.S. 41 NB near I-94 WB Thursday evening, March 5th.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.Other vehicles were able to get through the area, but some ended up going around the crash and through the "gore area" -- a center area created when two roadways split.There were some backups as a result of the crash.Everything was cleared up by about 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's squad struck during snowy, morning commute

MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- The squad of a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy was struck shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 26th on northbound I-43 near Holt Ave.Officials say the deputy was stopped in the median at the scene of a collision between a car and truck just north of Holt Ave.

Stolen, loaded gun found in dirty laundry sent to HOC: "This situation could have ended much differently"

FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says a loaded gun was discovered in the dirty laundry sent from the County Jail to the House of Correction -- and he is applauding the quick action of correctional personnel at the House of Correction for their actions after the gun was found.Abele says the House of Correction provides laundry services for a number of county entities, including the Milwaukee County Jail.This incident is under investigation, but it appears the weapon was taken into the Milwaukee County Jail late last week by an inmate who then stashed the weapon in dirty laundry.

Sheriff's Office: Driver found passed out in his vehicle after crashing into exit sign, snowbank on I-894

MILAWUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials are investigating a crash that occurred on I-894 SB at National Avenue, and they say alcohol may have been involved.It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Buick crashed into a highway exit sign and then crashed into a snowbank before coming to a stop.We're told the driver was found to be passed out inside the vehicle with a foot on the gas pedal.The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital for a blood draw.