Cameras captured Uber Eats driver kicking in drive-thru at West Allis Burger King
WEST ALLIS -- A fast-food freakout was caught on camera in West Allis on Jan. 23 -- at the Burger King near 68th Street and Greenfield Avenue.An Uber Eats driver kicked in the drive-thru window at the restaurant.
West Allis teen sentenced for possession of child pornography
WEST ALLIS -- Ethan Gilhuber-Spade, 18, was sentenced to one year in the house of corrections and four years of probation for possessing and posting child pornography to a blog in 2018.Gilhuber-Spade was charged as an adult with two counts of possession of child pornography in July 2019.
West Allis police investigate report of shots fired near 57th and Mitchell
WEST ALLIS -- Police responded to the area near 57th and Mitchell in West Allis late Sunday, Feb. 16.During the course of the investigation, officers determined this incident stemmed from a fight between two groups of individuals.
Shorewood village board president involved in 3, separate West Allis incidents per police reports
SHOREWOOD -- Allison Rozek was elected as Shorewood's village board president in 2018.On Feb. 13, FOX6 News attempted to reach out to Rozek regarding police reports filed against her -- but she did not take calls or return messages.
Driver crashes on I-94 EB at General Mitchell Blvd. while fleeing from police
WEST ALLIS -- One person was taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in a crash early on I-94 near General Mitchell Blvd.
'How do 2 people on bicycles disappear?' Father hopes reward nets arrests in Ryan Sorensen stabbing
WEST ALLIS -- "How do two people on bicycles disappear," asked William Sorensen Tuesday, Jan. 28 -- hopeful a $10,000 reward would result in new leads following the September stabbing death of his son, Ryan, near 71st Street and Rogers Street in West Allis.The attack on Ryan Sorensen, 33, on Sept. 15 was believed to have been random.
$10,000 reward offered for information in stabbing death of Ryan Sorensen
WEST ALLIS -- The West Allis Police Department announced on Monday, Jan. 27 a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fatal stabbing of Ryan Sorensen of Onalaska.Sorensen was killed on Sept. 15 near 71st Street and Rogers Street -- while walking in the area with friends.
Prosecutors: Women charged $40-$60 for inappropriate massages at West Allis business
WEST ALLIS -- Initial court appearances were scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 for three women arrested in connection with a prostitution bust at Asian Massage near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis.Charges were filed Dec. 23 against Li Wang, 59, of Milwaukee, who prosecutors said was the manager of the massage parlor, Xiaoye Wan, 44, of West Allis, and Qiuying Zhao, 42, of West Allis.
Police: 3 arrested, charged in West Allis prostitution bust; 'Asian Massage' shut down
WEST ALLIS -- Authorities closed a West Allis massage parlor for running a prostitution operation.A nearby business owner said he witnessed unusual activity at the massage parlor for several years, and said he was surprised it wasn't shut down sooner."I think the neighborhood was well aware," said Robert Lucas, owner of Slurp-N-Burp Fun Bar. "We figured it was a matter of time.""Asian Massage" -- located near 92nd Street and Greenfield Avenue -- was shut down by the West Allis Police Department and West Allis City Attorney's Office.
'Crime is on the rise here:' State Republicans unveil legislation aimed at combating it
WEST ALLIS -- Legislative Republicans unveiled new "Tougher on Crime" initiatives at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 13 -- aimed at addressing the fact that witnesses are often too afraid to come forward to testify, among other issues."Crime is on the rise here in Wisconsin," said Rep.
Recognize them? West Allis police seek 2 who 'struck, kicked, strangled' elderly man on bus
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Monday, Jan. 13 asked for help identifying a man and woman wanted in connection with an attack on an elderly man on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 65th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It happened around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.Police said an investigation revealed the wanted man and woman struck, kicked, and strangled an elderly man on the bus.
West Allis police identify 3 wanted in shots fired incident outside Alibi Bar
WEST ALLIS -- West Allis police on Tuesday, Jan. 7 announced that they have identified and located three people wanted in connection with a shots fired incident outside Alibi Bar.The incident happened on Dec. 29 outside the bar near 65th Street and Grant Street.
West Allis woman accused of slashing man's neck with box cutter, 17 stitches required
MILWAUKEE -- Barbara Giganti of West Allis faces a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly slashing a man's neck with a box cutter on Saturday, Dec. 28.According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to a West Allis residence to investigate a report of an assault.
West Allis police: Woman fired at man's vehicle during fight in Hobby Lobby parking lot
WEST ALLIS -- Shots were fired in the parking lot of the Hobby Lobby store near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis Tuesday, Dec. 31 during a fight between a man and woman.Police said during the altercation in the parking lot, the woman produced a handgun and fired at the man's vehicle.Both individuals then fled the area in separate vehicles.Police said it did not appear anyone was struck by the gunfire, however, an investigation was ongoing.
Photos: Several vehicles involved in crash near 58th and Greenfield in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- Several vehicles were involved in a crash near 58th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday, Dec. 21.Viewer Kevin Olson shared the below photos of the scene with FOX6 News.PHOTO GALLERYPolice and paramedics responded, but it wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was transported to the hospital, or what led up to the crash.FOX6 reached out to police for more details on the investigation.
Driver arrested after hit-and-run crash near 70th and Greenfield in West Allis
WEST ALLIS -- A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that happened near 70th Street and Greenfield Avenue in West Allis on Saturday morning, Dec. 21.Police were called to the scene of the crash -- which involved two vehicles -- around 9 a.m.One of the involved drivers fled the scene but was located, along with the vehicle, by officers shortly after.Authorities believe driver impairment may have been a factor in the crash.The extent of any injuries wasn't immediately clear.
Vehicle catches on fire after police pursuit in West Allis, occupants in custody
WEST ALLIS -- An investigation is underway following a police pursuit and vehicle fire in West Allis early Tuesday morning, Dec. 17.The pursuit began around 12:18 a.m. in the area of 84th and Lapham after a driver fled from police.