You won't have to deal with construction, but you will see more squads on the roads this weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hitting the road this Labor Day weekend?
Sheriff's officials: Afternoon crash leads to backups on I-94 SB
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person was hurt in a crash Sunday afternoon, August 24th on I-94 SB, according to a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman.It happened just before noon on I-94 SB at Oakwood.Sheriff's officials say one person suffered minor injuries.There is no word at this time on what may have caused this crash.The crash was causing backups for folks headed southbound on I-94.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Driver takes off after hitting Marquette student and nearly striking squad
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette student was hit by a car early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m., August 23rd.
"No sacred cows here:" Milwaukee Co. Sheriff calls out captain after drunk driving arrest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke calls out one of his captains after she's arrested for driving drunk in Minnesota."Normally, I wouldn`t, but this is too serious to not say something about," said Sheriff Clarke.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, an officer in Red Wing, Minnesota stopped a vehicle around 2:30 a.m. because it did not have tail lights on.
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Deputy hurt after losing control of motorcycle, crashing
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy is recovering after losing control of a motorcycle and crashing on Sunday morning, August 17th.Officials say around 10:45 a.m., the deputy was part of a Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Unit engaged in an escort operation.
"The voters of this county have said they like my style:" Sheriff Clarke, on his primary victory
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- Perhaps the most hotly-contested race in Tuesday's primary election was for Milwaukee County sheriff.
"I've left it up to the voters:" David Clarke defeats Chris Moews in Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's race
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On primary election day in Wisconsin, Tuesday, August 12th, the big race in Milwaukee County was for sheriff.
"I'm not ready to concede:" Race results show Chris Moews defeated in Sheriff's race
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On primary election day in Wisconsin, Tuesday, August 12th, the big race in Milwaukee County was for sheriff.
Arrested in traffic stop, he posted bail -- but one day later, he's arrested AGAIN!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says a man arrested during a traffic stop in which Sheriff David Clarke took part, posted bail on Monday, August 11th -- and one day later, he has been arrested again!It was last Thursday, August 7th when Sheriff Clarke pursued a vehicle for several miles and performed a traffic stop after seeing the vehicle attempting to cut off and run another car off the road.Sheriff Clarke called dispatch for Milwaukee Police Department officers to come to the scene at N. 76th Street and Good Hope Road.
Weighing in on the Sheriff's race: Why is Tommy Thompson urging Republicans to vote Democratic?
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Wisconsin's most recognizable Republican is weighing in on the Democratic primary election race for Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Money, money, money: It's driving the race for Sheriff in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, August 12th is primary election day in Wisconsin -- and the race for Milwaukee County Sheriff is one of the most hotly-contested of the primary election season.
Sheriff Clarke initiates traffic stop; 30-year-old Milwaukee man arrested in domestic violence incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke on Thursday night, August 7th took part in a traffic stop during which the Sheriff's Office says a domestic violence incident was in progress.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says Sheriff Clarke saw a car attempting multiple times to cut off and run another car off the road near N. 51st Street and Good Hope Road.Sheriff Clarke pursued the cars -- one of which did not have registration plates and was dodging in and out of traffic, according to the Sheriff's Office.On N. 76th Street, just south of Good Hope Road, the Sheriff's Office says Sheriff Clarke pulled the unregistered vehicle over -- asking the driver why he was pursuing the other vehicle and trying to run it off the road.The Sheriff's Office says a 30-year-old Milwaukee man told Sheriff Clarke his girlfriend was in the other vehicle -- saying if he would have known the sheriff was nearby, he wouldn't have done it.The 30-year-old man told the Sheriff his license was suspended -- when Sheriff Clarke requested it.
With days to go until the primary, hotly-contested Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's race focused on immigration
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Voters take to the polls next Tuesday, August 12th for the primary election, and perhaps the most hotly contested race in our area pits the outspoken Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke against Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Chris Moews.
BUSTED: House of Correction inmate with lengthy criminal history charged in "murder-for-hire" case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's detectives led an investigation into an inmate at the House of Correction on a murder-for-hire case.
Man accused of punching, hitting Milwaukee County attorney with metal object
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 59-year-old Milwaukee is accused of assaulting an attorney with the Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel Office on Monday, July 28th.
"I'm just completely sorry:" Kevin Hutchins sentenced to 9 1/2 years after chase, crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dramatic video tells part of the story.
Gunshots on I-43: Authorities investigate confirmed shooting near Brown Deer Rd.
MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff is investigating a confirmed shooting that happened on northbound I-43 near Brown Deer Rd.
Arrested: Brookfield woman taken into custody after striking Sheriff's squad on I-94
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a Sheriff's deputy's squad car was struck and the deputy was injured early Saturday morning, July 12th.It happened around 5:00 a.m. Saturday on westbound I-94 just east of Highway 100.Sheriff's officials say the squad was stopped at the scene of the crash -- and had its lights activated.
Sheriff Clarke confronted after FOX6 investigation prompts federal lawsuit
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Accused of a cover-up, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and four of his deputies are named as co-defendants in a federal civil rights lawsuit -- and it all started with a FOX6 investigation that garnered national attention.
UPDATE: Suspects in alleged assault on bus turned themselves in
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several of the suspects involved in the assault on passengers of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus from Summerfest to a Park and Ride lot have turned themselves in to authorities.Officials say early on Monday, June 30th, the victims boarded the bus at the Summerfest grounds.