East Troy man being charged with heroin possession following freeway crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 27-year-old East Troy man is being charged following a crash Monday, March 11th on I-43 westbound at the S. 84th Street on-ramp.
10 months after allegations made against her, Nancy Evans not charged
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Nancy Evans, the former warden of the Milwaukee Correctional Facility in Franklin is accused of giving thousands of taxpayer dollars to her boyfriend. 10 months after the allegations were first made, Evans faces no criminal charges and still has a job with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.FOX6 News profiled Evans over a year ago -- taking a look at how quickly she was able to rise through the ranks.
Mitchell Interchange ramp closed Sunday due to semi rollover
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reported the southbound ramp in the Mitchell Interchange was closed Sunday evening, March 10th following a semi rollover.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman told FOX6 News a truck filled with 42,000 pounds of French fries rolled over, prompting the ramp shutdown.Cars were being diverted off of the highway at 27th Street.FOX6 News has learned a passenger in the semi suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to the hospital.
New Berlin business provides free training to Sheriff K-9's
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- K-9 officers never know what situation they'll encounter when chasing down criminals.
D.A. reviews case of man who allegedly threatened Sheriff Clarke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The man accused of threatening Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke via an email is out of jail -- but not yet out of trouble.
Milw. Co. Sheriff's Office investigates threat against Sheriff Clarke
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a threat against Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.The threat came in the form of an email -- a message peppered with racial slurs and a hope of violence.Sheriff Clarke shared the email with FOX6 News Monday night.The email reads: "You lousy Uncle Tom piece of (expletive).
Three cars involved in crash near Highway 45 and North
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three cars were involved in a crash Sunday afternoon, March 3rd, near Highway 45 and North.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says one car rolled over and smashed into two other vehicles.The people in the vehicle that rolled were shaken up, but were able to walk around following the crash.They were taken to the hospital as a precaution.No one else was hurt.
Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Deputy involved in crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a two-car crash on Howell Avenue at Hutsteiner Dr.
FOX6 Investigators: Drunk drivers still avoiding interlocks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 15,000 drunk drivers ordered to get a special breath-testing device installed on their cars have not done so.
Sheriff's deputy struck by car on SB I-43 at Greenfield Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy was taken to the hospital Saturday evening, February 9th after being struck by a car while the deputy was responding to an accident.The incident happened at 7:03 p.m. as the deputy was attending to the accident on I-43 southbound near Greenfield Ave.The deputy was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons.The condition of the driver involved in the accident is not known.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Sheriff's OWI weekend patrols extended for Super Bowl Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Super Bowl Sunday, Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies were on the lookout for drivers under the influence.
Accused drunk driver crashes through construction zone near 894, Greenfield
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An accused drunk driver faces several charges after driving into the construction zone near I-894 and Greenfield.
Sheriff Clarke: "Calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released a new public service announcement regarding gun safety on Thursday, January 24th that is getting attention for its bluntness.
28-year-old Milwaukee woman charged with misuse of 911
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call from a passenger of a car on the freeway on Wednesday, January 23rd shortly after 2:00 p.m. -- reporting she was being held captive.
75-year-old woman dies in car crash on I-894/43 at Loomis Rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 75-year-old woman died in a one-car crash on eastbound I-894/43 at Loomis Rd.
Milw. Co. faces deadline in dealing with doctor shortage in County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- A court-ordered deadline comes in less than 10 days for Milwaukee County to deal with a doctor shortage in the jail.
Sheriff's officials arrest 17 over the weekend for DUI offenses
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say 17 people were arrested this weekend (January 4th through 6th) for drunken driving.
18 drunk drivers arrested in holiday enforcement initiative
MILWAUKEE -- There were extra law enforcement patrols in Milwaukee County from Monday, December 31st through Tuesday, January 1st.
Sheriff's Office to announce first OWI offender of New Year
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is expected to announce the first drunken driver of the New Year.