Sheriff Clarke: Shoot a gun into the air to celebrate New Year's Eve, and you'll be charged with a felony

Sheriff Clarke: Shoot a gun into the air to celebrate New Year's Eve, and you'll be charged with a felony

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This New Year's Eve, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is encouraging people to "use their heads." He's warning against shooting guns in celebration at midnight and driving while under the influence.Law enforcement officials will be busy on New Year's Eve -- patrolling our roadways in an effort to stop, test and arrest drunk drivers and keep everyone safe.

Manney use of force in Hamilton shooting ruled "justified self-defense," will not face charges

Manney use of force in Hamilton shooting ruled "justified self-defense," will not face charges

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office released a report on Monday morning, December 22nd that indicates former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney's "use of force" in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was "justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime."

One lane closed on I-43 SB near Keefe for an hour after semi loses tire

One lane closed on I-43 SB near Keefe for an hour after semi loses tire

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say traffic was slowed on I-43 southbound at Keefe Avenue on Thursday evening, December 11th after a semi lost a tire.No one was injured.Sheriff's officials had to close one lane to clear the tire tread that was spread along the freeway.The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m., and the scene was cleared just after 7:30 p.m. 

47-year-old Kenosha man arrested after pursuit that began in Waukesha ended near Miller Park

47-year-old Kenosha man arrested after pursuit that began in Waukesha ended near Miller Park

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials took a driver into custody in the Stadium Interchange after a vehicle crashed following a pursuit that began in Waukesha County.Waukesha County Sheriff's officials say shortly after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26th, they received a reckless driving complaint from a citizen traveling eastbound on I-94 in the area of State Highway 67.Just before 2:30 p.m., the vehicle described in the complaint was located on I-94 eastbound near County Highway T, and a traffic stop was initiated.

Sheriff's Office: GPS gets semi driver stuck on foot bridge near North Point Lighthouse

Sheriff's Office: GPS gets semi driver stuck on foot bridge near North Point Lighthouse

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A semi-trailer truck got stuck on a foot bridge near the North Point Lighthouse on Tuesday evening, November 11th.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News calls started coming in around 4:30 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the semi's driver is a 50-year-old man who claimed he was following GPS directions that apparently led him to a foot path, over an initial pedestrian bridge and onto a second bridge, where the semi stopped.

With precipitation, potential snow in the forecast, it's time to re-evaluate your driving habits!

With precipitation, potential snow in the forecast, it's time to re-evaluate your driving habits!

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service has forecasted an 80% chance of precipitation for Tuesday, November 11th, to include the possibility of minor snow accumulation -- and that has the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office asking drivers to take a moment to re-evaluate their driving habits.The Sheriff's Office says it’s not uncommon to see multiple “fender-benders” as people adjust to the changing weather this time of the year.

Sheriff's Office: Female driver injured in rollover crash on Highway 45

Sheriff's Office: Female driver injured in rollover crash on Highway 45

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person was injured on Sunday morning, November 9th in a rollover crash that occurred on Highway 45 near Burleigh.It happened around 7:15 a.m.Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a female driver had to be extricated from her vehicle following this rollover crash.

Police: Sheriff's squad struck by vehicle near the Milwaukee County Courthouse

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad was struck near the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday evening, October 27th.Police tell FOX6 News this was a property damage only crash -- saying no one was in the squad at the time.We're told the striking vehicle stayed at the scene, and Milwaukee police are looking into what may have caused the vehicle to strike the squad.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.

Sheriff's Office: Five sex offenders arrested during "Operation Trick or Treat"

Sheriff's Office: Five sex offenders arrested during "Operation Trick or Treat"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says five sex offenders were arrested as law enforcement officials checked up on registered sex offenders in advance of and during Trick-or-Treat.The Sheriff’s Office conducted its annual “Operation Trick or Treat” initiative on Sunday, October 26th.