Oak Creek's Lt. Murphy, Ofc. Lenda honored at state Capitol

MADISON (WITI) -- A day after the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured nearly 150 -- in which first responders displayed so much bravery -- two Wisconsin police officers were honored in Madison for their courage under fire.Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy and Oak Creek Police Officer Sam Lenda responded to the Sikh Temple shooting in August, and on Tuesday, April 16th, they were honored by the Legislature at the state Capitol.The Assembly greeted Lt.

Routine traffic stop leads to chase in Oak Creek

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- A routine traffic stop by Oak Creek police led to a pursuit early Thursday morning, March 14th.According to officials, the pursuit began after police attempted to stop a motorist for reckless driving on S. 27th Street near Southbranch Blvd.

Oak Creek police investigate shooting at apartment complex

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex on Thursday, February 14th.The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Thursday in the 500 block of East Towne Square Court.A 21-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Oak Creek police warning homeowners about surveillance scam

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek police are warning homeowners about a surveillance operation they say they are not a part of -- an operation they are calling a scam.Surveillance video can be critical in solving crimes, but Oak Creek police are warning residents about a scam targeting homeowners.Scammers are calling people, claiming to be police, and offering a free installation of surveillance cameras inside homes."The police department would not go out and offer to install cameras themselves," an Oak Creek police official told FOX6 News.Installing surveillance equipment is a job Benjamin Hartley has been doing for over a decade.

Officials, residents in Oak Creek watch SOTU, praise Lt. Murphy

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- On Tuesday evening, February 12th, city of Oak Creek officials and residents were keeping a close eye on President Barack Obama's State of the Union address -- backing Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was on hand in Washington, D.C. for the speech.In August, Brian Murphy was one of the first on the scene during the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek.

Oak Creek Lt. Brian Murphy to attend Pres. Obama's SOTU address

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy is set to attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address."He has bullets still in his body from the wounds he suffered that day," Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi said.Murphy was shot multiple times after being among the first responders to the scene of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin over the summer.President Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, February 12th -- and Lieutenant Murphy will be a special guest."It's quite an honor for Brian.

TEXT: County Exec. Chris Abele's State of the County Address

OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, February 11th delivered his State of the County address in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi introduced Abele, who then provided the following remarks:"Thank you Mayor Scaffidi for the introduction.

Gun found in Sikh Temple parking lot could be connected to robbery

OAK CREEK -- South Milwaukee police believe a loaded handgun found Sunday morning, January 6th in the Sikh temple parking lot is connected to a robbery in South Milwaukee.According to FOX6's media partners at the Oak Creek Patch, a 34-year-old temple member noticed the gun on the pavement about 9:45 a.m. Sunday and turned it over to the temple security guard, who flagged down an Oak Creek police officer.South Milwaukee police are reportedly investigating an armed robbery Saturday night in the 7500 block of S.

Sikh Temple hosts three-day prayer service for Newtown victims

OAK CREEK -- Members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek this weekend launched a massive prayer service in honor of those killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.20-year-old Adam Lanza took guns belonging to his mother, Nancy Lanza, and shot her as she slept in her bed.

Sikh Temple holds three-day prayer for Sandy Hook victims

OAK CREEK -- The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is holding a three-day prayer service in remembrance of the victims who died in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The Sikh Temple began its prayer service on Friday morning, December 28th and will end at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 30th.The three-day prayer service is called an Akhand Path, which is a continuous reading of the holy Sikh scriptures, called the Guru Granth Sahib.