Sheriff Clarke deals with storm while receiving award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is never at a loss for words.A recent public service announcement by him asking people to consider taking a safety course in handling a firearm to defend themselves until help arrives, raised a few eyebrows.
Sheriff's deputies out in full force this Memorial Day Weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are more than 500 deaths on Wisconsin roads every year, and deputies plan to be out in full force this Memorial Day weekend in an effort to keep those on the road safe.According to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, texting behind the wheel is the leading cause of teenage fatalities -- a statistic Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke wants to reduce in Wisconsin."The study indicated that texting while driving is becoming epidemic and it's a higher cause of death than even drinking while driving," Sheriff Clarke said.Texting and driving is just one of the things 115 deputies will be looking for this Memorial Day Weekend."I can tell you as sure as I'm standing here, the first thing that everybody does when they see the red and blue lights on the freeway system - they look down at their speed.
Police investigating after shots fired at off-duty Sheriff's deputy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police officials are investigating after an off-duty Sheriff's deputy had shots fired at him on Saturday, May 18th.Sheriff's officials say the off-duty Sheriff's deputy was backing out of his driveway in the 3200 block of W.
Accusations of sexual assault at Milwaukee Co. facility
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault between a supervisor and an employee at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division.That is all investigators are providing at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Wrong-way driver caught on camera, sought by deputies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify a car that was being driven the wrong way on I-43 early Friday, May 17th.The wrong-way driver entered the northbound lanes of I-43 from the Becher Street off ramp, heading southbound, and sideswiped another vehicle just before 6 a.m. Friday.
Tougher OWI laws could 'flood courts'
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are gearing up for another push to get tough on drunk drivers.
Corrections officer arrested for possession of marijuana
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a corrections officer was arrested for possession of marijuana.It happened during a traffic stop on Monday, May 13th just before 8:00 p.m.Officials say they observed an occupant throw a baggie out of the window.
Waukesha man unknowingly purchases grenade
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- The Waukesha Police Department evacuated the neighborhood near Wilson and Grand Avenues after a grenade was found inside a home."I opened it up and oh my god!" said Shane Dietrich.Dietrich and a friend planned to make some extra cash by purchasing the contents of a public storage unit on Layton and Highway 100 in Greenfield.When Dietrich got home, he began searching through his treasure trove."There's a grenade with a pin still in the handle," said Dietrich. "What's going to happen?
Driver arrested for OWI after car starts on fire on I-43
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials responded to a car fire on I-43 at the Mineral Street off-ramp early Sunday morning, May 5th.Officials say a driver drove through a construction zone and into a two foot deep drop in the pavement, which caused the car to start on fire.The driver was able to escape, and was taken to the hospital -- and is expected to survive.That driver was also arrested for OWI (first offense).
Ceremony marks 11th anniversary of Alexis Patterson's disappearance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Friday, May 3rd marked the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson.Patterson disappeared outside of Hi-Mount Boulevard Community School 11 years ago.
Milw. Co. Sheriff's Office patrol on lakefront now underway
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It felt a little like summer in Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 30th as many headed to the Lakefront to enjoy the sunshine and temperatures in the 80s.
Man charged in attempt to disarm officer at Mental Health Complex
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Milwaukee man with Attempt to Disarm a Peace Officer, a Class H felony.On Wednesday, April 17, at about 5:30 a.m., a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a call about a patient causing a disturbance at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Center.
Milw. Bomb Squad Commander urges vigilance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the tragedy at the Boston Marathon on Monday, people are on high alert, and are thinking about their safety.
Man arrested for bomb threat at Behavioral Health Division
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 46-year-old Michael Wisniewski of Greenfield was arrested by Milwaukee County Sheriff Detectives after allegedly making a bomb threat at the Behavioral Health Division (BHD) on Watertown Plank Road Monday, April 15th.According to police, a nursing supervisor received a call from a man shouting that he had placed a bomb in the building, and stated that it would go off the next day.
Explosive substance turned in at West Bend firehouse
WEST BEND (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded on Tuesday, April 9th to the third call this week from surrounding communities to investigate and render safe explosive materials.The West Bend Police Department requested assistance after a highly explosive substance was turned in at a firehouse.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD) technicians responded at 9 a.m. Tuesday.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Findings released from audit of Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Board has requested an audit of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's deputy saves suicidal woman after jump over Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputy was able to save a suicidal woman, after she jumped off the Hoan Bridge on Monday, April 1st.Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a dispatch broadcast of a pedestrian on the Hoan Bridge near a vehicle with its hazard lights on at 10:52 p.m. Monday.
Sheriff's officials: 22 weekend drunken driver arrests
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the start of this year, Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke ordered an aggressive weekend Driving Under the Influence (DUI) initiative to rid the Milwaukee County freeway system of drunken drivers.This weekend’s initiative from Friday, March 29th at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 31st at 6:00 a.m. resulted in the arrest of 22 drunken drivers.Seven of these were repeat offenders, and one of the DUI-1st offenders is a correctional officer with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday for making an improper left turn on N. 4th Street at McKinley Avenue.
Sheriff's Office releases video of weekend OWI chase, arrest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has released video of a weekend OWI arrest involving a 19-year-old West Allis woman.Sheriff's officials say deputies were trying to pull Kirsten Reichard over early Saturday morning, March 23rd after they say she hit the median wall on three occasions.After a four-mile pursuit, Reichard finally pulled over in a construction zone near Chase Avenue.Officials say Reichard would not exit the vehicle, so deputies removed and handcuffed her.Reichard faces several charges, including OWI, recklessly endangering safety and possession of marijuana.