Human Remains Found on Lake Michigan Shoreline, Believed to be that of Murdered Milwaukee Woman
Apr 18th, 2024
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Assistance in Investigation of Golf Cart Thefts
Jul 19th, 2021
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in MacArthur Square
Nov 27th, 2020
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park
Sep 20th, 2020
MCSO is Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating an Endangered Missing Person
Sep 3rd, 2020
Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas’ Statement on the Passing of Deputy Inspector Samuel Leatherwood (Ret.)
May 22nd, 2020
Suspect Arrested in Shots Fired Incident Near Milwaukee River
After responding to the scene, investigating officers located two shelters on non-county-owned land on the west bank of the Milwaukee River.
Nov 20th, 2019
Four OWI Arrests Overnight
Operating While Intoxicated is a serious offense that turns a vehicle into a weapon and other motorists into targets.
Oct 19th, 2019
MCSO Deputies Arrest Man for OWI – 6th
The driver, Eloy Mena, admitted he was the operator of the vehicle.
Oct 15th, 2019
MCSO Arrest Wrong Way Driver
The driver, later identified as Javier Hernandez-Reyes, crashed into another vehicle traveling eastbound.
Oct 12th, 2019
Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Responds to Misrepresentation by Chicago Field Office of ICE
"By placing the responsibility for the arrest of Mr. De La Cruz Espinoza on the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, ICE has engaged in an egregious attempt to misrepresent facts."
Oct 1st, 2019
MCSO Arrest Uber Passenger
Upon approaching the vehicle, which was later identified as an Uber vehicle, the driver stated he was assaulted by his passenger who just ran from the vehicle.
Sep 29th, 2019
MCSO Arrests Hoan Bridge Pedestrian
The pedestrian, identified as Richard K. Fisher, has an active Felony VOP hold/warrant for burglary.
Sep 28th, 2019
MCSO to Host Coffee with a Cop Events
Coffee with a Cop brings law enforcement and the communities we serve together to discuss public safety issues over coffee and learn more about one another.
Sep 27th, 2019
MCSO Responds to Three-Vehicle Crash in the Mitchell Interchange
As a result of this crash, the collector ramp moving traffic westbound on I-41 from the northbound lanes of I-41/I-94 has been closed.
Sep 25th, 2019
Suspect in Reckless Driving Fatality Sentenced to 25 Years
He was sentenced to 25 years in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections with 15 years initial confinement and 10 years extended supervision.
Sep 25th, 2019
Update Regarding Three-Vehicle Crash in the Mitchell Interchange
The south-to-west collector ramp was closed from 7:09 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. to facilitate MCSO’s investigation, and traffic was diverted into the northbound lanes of I-94/I-43.
Sep 25th, 2019
Crash Results In OWI Arrest
Witnesses stated that the driver of the striking vehicle, identified as 28-year-old Danaille L. Vawikowski, lost control of her vehicle before striking the other vehicle.
Sep 22nd, 2019
MCSO Saves Driver’s Life
The subject, who was identified as Gregory J. Kruk, was arrested for OWI (Drugs) 1st Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Sep 13th, 2019
MCSO Responds to a Multiple Vehicle Crash
MCSO is asking the motoring public to “Take It EZ”, slow down, and maintain safe traveling distances, especially during inclement weather.
Sep 12th, 2019
MCSO Issued More Than 100 Citations In Construction Work Zones
The highest fine was $456, for driving 84 MPH in a 50 MPH construction zone.
Sep 10th, 2019
MCSO Salutes Honor Flight Heroes
There are two Honor Flights scheduled to depart on Saturday, September 7, 2019, for Washington D.C. at approximately 4:59 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Sep 6th, 2019
MCSO Reminds the Motoring Public to Share the Road with Motorcycles
MCSO wants to remind everyone that motorcycles have equal access to the roads and highways.
Aug 30th, 2019
MCSO Arrests Subject in Reckless Driving Incident
This is an ongoing investigation.
Aug 27th, 2019
Body Found at Warnimont Park Identified
The investigation is on-going and no other information is being released at this time.
Aug 12th, 2019
All Lanes Due to a Carsh in Racine County are Now Open
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting all lanes due to a 10 vehicle crash in Racine County are now open.
Aug 10th, 2019
Lane Closures Due to Crash in Racine County
The southbound lanes at Drexel are also closed and traffic is being diverted off of the highway at Drexel.
Aug 10th, 2019
MCSO Arrest Man for OWI – 4th
The driver, Dorian Hudson, displayed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) – 4th Offense, Operating After Revocation (OWI related) and Failing to Install an Ignition Interlock.
Aug 8th, 2019
MCSO Investigates Report of Shots Fired Incident on Freeway
There are no further details at this time.
Aug 6th, 2019
UPDATE – MCSO Responds to Fatal Crash
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the crash
Aug 5th, 2019
MCSO Responds to Fatal Crash
The Milwaukee Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene and performed life saving measures.
Aug 5th, 2019
Lane Closures Due to Crash
MCSO is responding to a one-vehicle crash at this location.
Aug 5th, 2019
Suspect Arrested on 7th OWI
The driver, Martin Castillo, age 33, performed a standardized field sobriety test poorly and submitted a breath sample, which registered a .152 BrAC, over the legal limit on the preliminary breath test.
Jul 31st, 2019
MCSO Arrest of Driver for Reckless Endangering Safety
The driver of the fleeing vehicle, James L. Jackson, suffered minor injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment.
Jul 24th, 2019
MCSO Administers CPR & Life Saving Narcan; Driver Arrested for OWI 1st Offense
The first Deputy on scene requested Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), additional MCSO support, and Narcan.
Jul 23rd, 2019
MCSO Arrest Wrong Way Driver for 2nd & Reckless Endangering Safety
There were no injuries or crashes with this incident.
Jul 23rd, 2019
MCSO Reports Multi-vehicle Crash
All traffic is being diverted off at Drexel Ave. Expect heavy traffic delays.
Jul 18th, 2019
MCSO Apprehends Reckless Driver
The driver was charged with Operating Auto Without Owners Consent, Fleeing/Eluding and 2nd Recklessly Endangering Safety.
Jul 17th, 2019
Suspect Arrested on 2nd OWI
There were three passengers in the vehicle, minor children ages 1, 2 and 6.
Jul 14th, 2019
MCSO & Parks to Host Public Safety Day
The entire community is invited to meet MCSO Deputies and Milwaukee County Park Rangers, while enjoying free food, refreshments, snacks and information.
Jul 13th, 2019
Suspect Arrested on 2nd OWI and Child Neglect
The driver of the vehicle was later identified as Neishia Rockiett, age 31.
Jul 9th, 2019
MCSO Cites Driver with 6th OWI Citation
The individual, identified as Andrea Lynne Phillips, who indicated that she ran out of gas, also exhibited signs of impairment.
Jul 7th, 2019
UPDATE: 2 Semi Trucks and Vehicle Crash Cause Highway Shutdown and Spill
The collusion of the two semi-trucks caused a cargo shift, which resulted in a leakage spill of concrete sealant, a bonding and a stripping agent from the striking truck.
Jun 29th, 2019
UPDATE: MCSO Has Confirmed Identity of Those in Diving Incident
The investigation is ongoing.
Jun 29th, 2019
MCSO Arrest Wrong Way Driver
The driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I 794 south of Howard Avenue.
Jun 27th, 2019
Deputies Arrest Man for OWI – 5th
While talking with the driver, deputies observed signs of impairment.
Jun 24th, 2019
Wrong Way Drunken Driver on Freeway
Tinoco Alvarez faces charges of 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (RES) and citations for DUI – 1st offense.
Jun 24th, 2019
MCSO to Present Charges of 1ST OWI on Wrong Way Driver Incident
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office will present charges of OWI-1st Causing Injury and First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety for review by the District Attorney’s Office.
Jun 14th, 2019
MCSO Deputies Respond to Shots Fired
No deputies or subjects were injured.
May 28th, 2019
MCSO Responds to Fatal Crash
When MCSO personnel arrived on scene, they observed that a van had struck the crash attenuator barrier of the Park Place exit ramp and became engulfed in flames.
May 27th, 2019
Man Dies After Jumping Off Hoan Bridge
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.
May 10th, 2019
MCSO Participates in Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 27
April 26, 2019
Apr 26th, 2019
Update: Name Released of In-Custody Death
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and the results are pending.
Apr 23rd, 2019
MCSO Salutes Honor Flight Heroes April 5, 2019
"These brave men and women dedicated their lives to securing the freedoms we now enjoy."
Apr 5th, 2019
Move Over, Slow Down, Drive Sober
“As of noon yesterday, due to weather and road conditions, there have been 64 crashes, including one fatality,” said Chief Deputy Ball.
Mar 8th, 2019
MCSO is Seeking Applicants for Correctional Officer Positions
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is encouraging members of the community, including residents from communities of color, to apply for the position of correctional officer.
Mar 6th, 2019
