MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — A 31-year-old man from northern Wisconsin is speaking out from his hospital bed after surviving a gunshot wound to the stomach earlier this month in Milwaukee. The suspect, who police say tried to flee wearing a wig, is now in custody and facing multiple felony charges. Victim Shot While Visiting Milwaukee Friend…
GREENFIELD, WISCONSIN — A 23-year-old assistant track coach from the Greenfield School District has been arrested for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student-athlete, authorities confirmed this week. The suspect, identified as Bennet Schmitz, was taken into custody on October 20 in Schofield, Wisconsin, following an investigation into incidents that reportedly occurred during…
WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN — A 21-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman from southeastern Wisconsin have been criminally charged in the death of a 4-year-old boy, following what police described as a disturbing case of repeated child abuse and neglect. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Wednesday, October 22, against Devario S….
SUN PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN — A 36-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) after a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning — thanks to quick work by officers using a police drone to track him down. Crash Leads to Drone Deployment According to the Sun Prairie Police Department, an officer on patrol spotted a vehicle…
MADISON, WISCONSIN — A 40-year-old Madison man is facing multiple charges after a failed attempt to escape police ended with all four of his tires deflated and a short chase on foot early Thursday morning, according to the Madison Police Department. Traffic Stop Turns Into Short Pursuit Police said the incident began around 1:25 a.m….
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a triple shooting late Wednesday night on Milwaukee’s north side, marking the latest in a string of violent incidents across the city. Police say the shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. near North 51st Street and West Garfield Avenue. When officers arrived,…
WASHBURN COUNTY, WISCONSIN — A northern Wisconsin contractor is accused of taking more than $16,000 from a client for a custom kitchen project that was never finished, according to newly filed court records. Nathan Riggs, owner of Rustic Woodworx in Hayward, has been charged with felony theft by contractor after allegedly admitting to taking the…
MADISON, WISCONSIN — Three teenage boys have been arrested after a violent assault inside a bathroom at Madison West High School left a student hospitalized and sparked outrage across the Madison community. The attack occurred around 11:30 a.m. on October 15, according to the Madison Police Department, which confirmed the arrests on Thursday. Authorities say…
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — The FBI Milwaukee Division has announced the results of “Operation Chalkline,” a sweeping multi-year investigation that dismantled a violent Wisconsin street gang with direct links to a major international drug cartel. The coordinated effort led to 22 arrests on federal charges and 24 federal search warrants executed across southeastern Wisconsin, according to…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, WISCONSIN — A large-scale law enforcement operation in southern Wisconsin led to more than 100 traffic stops, multiple drug arrests, and several wanted individuals taken into custody during a single evening, according to officials. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside the Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Unit and Germantown Police Department, conducted the joint operation…