SUPERIOR, Wis. — Authorities in Douglas County are warning residents about a new phone scam targeting people across northern Wisconsin. The scheme uses spoofed 715 area code numbers to impersonate law enforcement and pressure victims into sending money. How the Scam Works The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling residents and claiming they…
LINCOLN, Neb. — Extradition hearings are underway for a Wisconsin man accused of killing a woman in his home state and then leading police on a chase through Nebraska with her body in the back seat of his car. Gavin Thompson Faces Multiple Charges Officials identified the suspect as Gavin Thompson, 23, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin….
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — A former Wisconsin Rapids youth pastor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child more than two decades ago while serving in a church leadership role. Sentence Handed Down James Lane, 53, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of extended supervision,…
WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A 45-year-old employee at Palermo’s Pizza manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee was killed Wednesday morning after being crushed by a robotic machine in what authorities are calling a “terrible accident.” Worker Identified as Robert Cherone The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Robert Cherone. Police and fire crews…
MADISON, Wis. — Four men from Rock County are facing federal indictments on a range of serious charges, including child pornography, drug trafficking, weapons violations, and sex crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced this week. Michael Shu: Child Pornography Charges Michael Shu, 25, of Beloit, was charged with producing…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The teenager accused of causing a deadly police chase crash in Milwaukee that killed three family members had been released from an Indiana jail just one week earlier, according to newly obtained court records. Crash That Killed Three Family Members The crash happened around 9:37 p.m. on September 16, when a white…
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after a man fell into the Wisconsin River late Wednesday night and his body was recovered early Thursday morning. Incident Near Broadway Avenue According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, crews were called to the 29 Broadway Avenue area at around 11:47 p.m. Wednesday following reports…
MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Authorities in Oconto County have issued a Green Alert for a missing U.S. Army veteran, asking the public for help in locating him. Veteran Reported Missing Officials say Trevor Miotke, 28, was last seen around 10 p.m. Wednesday at his parents’ home on Maiden Lake Road in Mountain. He left his belongings…
BARABOO, Wis. — The case against a 23-year-old Wisconsin Dells man accused of killing his roommate on July 4 will proceed to trial after a Sauk County court found probable cause to move the case forward. Fourth of July Killing in Lake Delton Investigators allege Brandon Bent shot and killed his female roommate inside a…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A search warrant operation carried out by the Milwaukee Police Department’s District 5 Violent Crime Reduction Team has led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and a firearm in a significant bust earlier this week. Drugs, Cash, and Gun Recovered According to investigators, officers recovered: More than 278 grams of cocaine Approximately…