Saying goodbye: Brown Deer Police Chief Steven Rinzel retiring after more than 40 years of service
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- He has served for more than 40 years, and at the end of this week, Brown Deer's Police Chief will say goodbye.Chief Steven Rinzel is retiring at the end of the week.Rinzel says it's gotten harder to work 60-hour weeks at the age of 64, but he says he's loved working in the community.He says now, it's time to give someone else a chance to serve."There comes a point in time when you understand it's time to turn around and do something else in your life, and give someone else an opportunity to come in and do the same job that I've done for a long time," Chief Rinzel said.Rinzel says he'll be using his free time to help take care of his three grandsons.
Suspect sought: Brown Deer police investigate Tri City National Bank robbery
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are searching for a suspect in connection with the robbery of the Tri City National Bank.According to police, on Wednesday, June 11th at approximately 1:58 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the Tri City National Bank on W.
NO THREAT: Lockdown lifted at Brown Deer Middle, High Schools
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer Middle and High Schools were placed under lockdown on Thursday afternoon, May 1st.Brown Deer School District Superintendent Deb Kerr says the lockdown was a precaution -- after a posting was discovered on Facebook that caused concern.The post, which was discovered around 1:15 p.m., contained prayers and thoughts for an alleged shooting that had already taken place at the school.As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the information posted was misinterpreted by the social media poster.
Brown Deer police say death of Ronnie Johnson ruled a suicide
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police have announced the death of Ronnie Johnson has been ruled a suicide.
Two in custody after credit union robbery in Brown Deer
GLENDALE (WITI) -- Two suspects are in custody and police are searching for a third after an armed robbery at the Credit Union Services Center in Brown Deer on Thursday, January 16th.Officials say two of the suspects entered the credit union just before 11:30 a.m..
Brown Deer police investigate attempted child enticement case
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating a case of attempted child enticement that happened around 7:45 a.m. on Friday, January 10th.The victim told officials that while waiting for the school bus on W.
Brown Deer police officer retires after 35 years on the job
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- There was a celebration in Brown Deer on Wednesday, January 8th for a Brown Deer police officer retiring after 35 years.Ted Kern is a patrol officer with the Brown Deer Police Department and has been keeping the community safe since 1979.On Wednesday, the police department hosted a ceremony to help him kick off his retirement -- complete with a cake.FOX6 News had the chance to talk with Officer Kern about what inspired him to become a police officer."I was just inspired by shows like Adam-12 and the writings of Joseph Wambaugh's 'The New Centurions' that made police work sound interesting," Kern said.Kern says it has been an honor to work with such great people in such a great community.
Brown Deer police searching for two armed robbery suspects
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a BP Gas Station Friday night, December 20th.
Brown Deer police need help to identify armed robber
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police need your help to identify and locate a suspect who robbed a BP gas station near 51st and Brown Deer Rd.
MPS subpoenaed in Ronnie Johnson alleged child sex assault case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
Police investigate assault that occurred inside Pitney Bowes in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer Police are investigating an assault that occurred inside Pitney Bowes early Monday morning, September 16th.
Audit: Police responded appropriately in Haughton case
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- An independent audit of how the Brown Deer Police Department (BDPD) handled its dealings with Radcliffe Haughton, the Azana Salon & Spa suspect, finds the police agency responded appropriately and professionally.Haughton shot and killed three women and wounded four others when he walked into Azana Salon & Spa on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Suspect in custody following hit-and-run crash involving school bus
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Brown Deer police have a suspect in custody following a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus early Tuesday morning, January 22nd.
11-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Brown Deer
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver on North Carlotta Lane at West Radcliffe Drive on Wednesday, December 12th just after 2:30 p.m.
Dashcam video released highlighting police response to Haughton home
BROWN DEER -- Dashcam video was released Tuesday, November 20th -- highlighting an incident during which Brown Deer police responded to the home of Zina Daniel and Radcliffe Haughton, after Daniel reportedly called 911.
Legislators calling for investigation into Brown Deer police after salon shooting
MILWAUKEE -- 12 state legislators have written to the Brown Deer police chief asking for an independent investigation of their interactions with Radcliffe Haughton -- the gunman in the Azana Salon & Spa shooting in Brookfield.
DOJ to offer domestic violence police training following Azana shooting
MADISON (AP) -- The state Justice Department plans to offer Milwaukee-area police more training in how to handle incidents of domestic violence in the wake of the shooting at the Azana Salon & Spa.
Zina Haughton's attorney issues statement on events leading to spa shooting
BROWN DEER -- The attorney for Zina Haughton says there is information she wants to get out.
Independent investigation to look into Brown Deer P.D.
BROWN DEER -- An independent investigation into the Brown Deer Police Department is being launched after it was discovered they had 20 interactions with Radcliffe Haughton.
Video, 911 calls released from incident involving Radcliffe, Zina Haughton
BROWN DEER -- Wednesday, October 24th FOX6 News obtained a 911 call made by Zina Haughton earlier in October which resulted in Brown Deer police tracking her down and attempting to make contact with her husband, Radcliffe Haughton.