All Brown Deer police officers trained on how to use opioid antidote, Narcan: "Another tool to help"
BROWN DEER -- It has been used two times in three months to save the lives of overdose victims, and as the opioid abuse epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, all Brown Deer police officers are learning how to use the life-saving antidote, Narcan.When a 911 call came in regarding a possible drug overdose in November, Brown Deer Police Officer Michael Leeman started performing CPR.
Milwaukee man taken into custody in connection with attempted armed robbery in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody late Tuesday night, January 31st in connection with an attempted armed robbery at at a gas station in Brown Deer.It began around 11:00 p.m. when Brown Deer police responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area of 46th and Woodale Avenue.
Brown Deer police searching for 3 suspects in Tri City Bank robbery
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer officials are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in connection with an armed robbery at the Tri City National Bank near Bradley Road and Sherman Boulevard.Police say the robbery took place on Thursday, January 19th, shortly before 5:30 p.m.According to police, two suspects entered the bank, one of them displaying two handguns.
17-year-old driving stolen van dies after slamming into semi near 43rd and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy is dead following a crash near 43rd Street and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, January 19th.
May jury trial set for Brown Deer officer charged in connection with March 2016 shooting
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A trial date has been set for a Brown Deer police officer charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March of 2016.
"Doesn't have any regard for life:" Intended target in shooting death of baby arrested for multiple gun crimes
BROWN DEER -- Authorities believe he was the intended target in a shooting that killed a 13-month-old baby. 21-year-old Kwesen Sanders is now in custody, accused of shooting at a woman in Brown Deer, among other charges.Brown Deer police have been looking for Sanders since a shooting incident on October 7.
Man who was key witness in case involving shooting death of Bill Thao charged in Brown Deer shooting
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police said Thursday, December 29th 21-year-old Kwesen Sanders has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that happened in October near 51st and Dean in Brown Deer.An initial investigation into the shooting, which happened on October 7th, revealed shots were fired from one vehicle to another.Police said there was no victim in this shooting, and that no one was struck by bullets.Sanders faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony (habitual criminality repeater) and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping (habitual criminality repeater) in connection with the Brown Deer shooting.
Brown Deer officer enters not guilty plea in connection with March shooting incident
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Devon Kraemer, a Brown Deer police officer charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March, pleaded not guilty to charges against her in court on Monday, November 28th.Kraemer is charged with one felony count of aggravated battery, intentionally causing great bodily harm, use of a dangerous weapon -- stemming from the shooting that happened on March 14th.Kraemer and a fellow Brown Deer police officer were called out to the area near 60th and Donna for an unruly passenger on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.
Brown Deer police investigate scam after woman shipped thousands of dollars overseas
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a scam that involved a woman who shipped money overseas.Police say they received a call from a 58-year-old woman living near Green Bay and Schroeder Drive who indicated her husband as an international oil driller in Ghana.She said he sent her $3.5 million to O'Hare Airport -- but the company holding the money was now requesting she send $8,500 to get a certificate to retrieve the money.It was determined the woman had only talked with her "husband" via Skype, and they had never met in person.
Elderly driver hits gas instead of brakes, slams into Family Table in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- An elderly driver crashed his vehicle into the Family Table restaurant on Brown Deer Road in Brown Deer Sunday, November 13th.Police said he hit the accelerator instead of his brakes.There were people inside the restaurant at the time -- but no one was hurt.The owner of the restaurant told FOX6 News this was the second time a driver has smashed into their building in just three months.PHOTO GALLERY
Black Panthers in court as Brown Deer officer charged after March shooting pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- 27-year-old Devon Kraemer, a Brown Deer police officer charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March, was in court on Thursday, November 3rd for her preliminary hearing.Kraemer waived her preliminary hearing, and pleaded not guilty.
Facing felony charge after March shooting, Brown Deer police officer appears in court
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Brown Deer police officer, charged in connection with a shooting that happened in March appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, October 26th.
Brown Deer police officer charged with aggravated battery in connection to March shooting
BROWN DEER -- A Brown Deer police officer has been charged after shooting an unarmed man who was lying face down on the ground.
Couple attacked in Brown Deer Walmart; victim says "the girls turned their attitude towards me"
BROWN DEER -- The search is on for several suspects who hit a pregnant woman at a Brown Deer Walmart.
"Out looking for trouble:" Fight at Brown Deer Walmart leads to high-speed chase
BROWN DEER -- A fight at a Walmart store led to a high-speed chase in Brown Deer Thursday night, October 13th.
Brown Deer police: Shots fired from one vehicle to another near 51st & Dean Rd.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating after shots were fired near N. 51st and Dean Road.
Police update investigation into dog attack on girls; chief says "I’ve never seen an incident this horrific"
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police held a news conference on Tuesday, October 4th to update their investigation into a dog attack on two girls that occurred near 48th and Dean on September 29th.
Brown Deer police: Van, tanker truck collided near intersection of Green Bay, Brown Deer Road
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a crash that happened Tuesday, October 4th.It happened around 11:15 a.m. near the intersection of Brown Deer Road and Green Bay Road.The crash involved a van and a tanker truck.
Two 14-year-old girls taken to hospital after dog attack in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Two teen girls are recovering after they were attacked by two pit bulls near 48th and Dean in Brown Deer Thursday, September 29th.
Milwaukee man admits to twice breaking into Otto's Wine Cask in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is in police custody for breaking into Otto's Wine Cask on W.