Milwaukee County Sheriff

Milwaukee County Awarded Additional $1.34 Million by MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge to Rethink Local Justice System

New Funding Will Support Initiatives Aimed at Preventing Unnecessary Jail Use and Advancing Racial Equity

Charges Issued Against Suspects in Brutal Homicide Investigation

Resignation of Gilberto Fernandez-Rosa

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two People into Custody in Connection with Brutal Homicide Investigation

MCSO Arrests Correctional Officer in Sexual Assault Case

MCSO Arrests Reckless Driver

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Activists on 200th Day of Protests

Will Address ‘The Peoples Revolution’ in Speech Tonight

MCSO Responds to 80 Crashes in 48-Hours, Deputies Injured in Crash

UWM SDS deliver demands to get cops off campus 12/5

Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee to deliver demands to get cops off campus and redirect resources to programs and services that support social well-being and community health.

Milwaukee County Completes Recount

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in MacArthur Square

Nonprofit Seeks 60,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking

Five-week HEMAD Campaign launches Nov. 23 to raise awareness and seek an end to societal scourge.

Milwaukee County House of Correction to Launch Soft Opening of Alternate Care Facility on Saturday, November 28

Three Suspects Arrested in the Shots Fired Incident on I-894

Clancy Calls for Shifting a Total of Nearly $12 Million from Law Enforcement to Human Needs

18 Clancy Amendments Build on Reductions to Sheriff’s Budget Included in County Executive’s Initial Budget Proposal

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Investing in Human Needs, Shifting Resources from Wasteful Spending

Amendments invest $2,660,286 in Parks and Housing, Senior and Youth Services, the Zoo, Library System, and the Office on African American Affairs

MCSO Responds to Shots Fired on Freeway

Supervisors Goodwin, Logsdon, and Weishan Oppose Call to Further Cut the Sheriff’s Budget

Temporary CDC Eviction Ban

Deputy Charged in Fatal Crash Resigns

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Rescues Man from the Hoan Bridge

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park

Statement of Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

MPD Implements the Reckless Driving Reduction Initiative to Combat Reckless Driving

Statement of Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Regarding the Tragic Attacks on September 11, 2001

MCSO Responds to Fatal Incident on I-43

MCSO is Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating an Endangered Missing Person

Statement Regarding Custody Status of Mr. Blake

Our Sheriff’s Department is Underfunded and Understaffed

MCSO Investigates Death in Kosciuszko Park

County Supervisor Ryan Clancy Supports 25% Cut to Sheriff’s Budget

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

MCSO Responds to Fatal Incident at McKinley Beach

Erik Brooks Announces Endorsement from Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas

Sheriff believes in strong leadership, community relations

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Minister and Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Pioneer and American Patriot Congressman John R. Lewis (D-Ga.)

MCSO Responds to Shots Fired on I-94

MCSO Conducts Death Investigation at Bradford Beach

Fireworks harm the quality of life in our neighborhoods

Supervisors Want Details on Progress Towards Racial Equity from County Departments

Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Policy Adoption to Protect Protestors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Sheriff Lucas Issues Statement Regarding National Guard Authorization

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee

MCSO Apprehends Suspect in Shots Fired Incident

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas’ Statement on the Passing of Deputy Inspector Samuel Leatherwood (Ret.)

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests a Suspect in the Shooting which Occurred on 1-94 E/B at about 35th Street Earlier Today

Statement from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele

Reckless driving claims Dean of MU College of Business Administration

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan February 12, 2020

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas Endorses Ed Fallone for Wisconsin Supreme Court

LISC Milwaukee and Safe & Sound to Host the 71st Crime Prevention Awards on February 5, 2020

Former Tomah and Kettle Moraine High School Principal Charged with Child Enticement and Possession of Child Pornography

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.

Dan Kelly: Applying the Law as His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be

Kelly’s Right-Wing Activism Includes Overturning Court Precedent to Side With Donors

Four OWI Arrests Overnight

Operating While Intoxicated is a serious offense that turns a vehicle into a weapon and other motorists into targets.

We are and must remain a nation of laws

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 2, 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE – MCSO Has Suspect in Custody

The investigation is ongoing.

MCSO Investigates Report of Shots Fired Incident on Freeway

There are no further details at this time.

UPDATE – MCSO Responds to Fatal Crash

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the crash

MCSO Responds to Fatal Crash

The Milwaukee Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene and performed life saving measures.

Lane Closures Due to Crash

MCSO is responding to a one-vehicle crash at this location.

Dan Kelly’s Time on State High Court Answers the Question — Yes, He’s an Extremist

Dan Kelly’s Decisions Expose Him as Right-Wing Judicial Activist

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.

Council approves resolution calling for restrictions on firework sales

News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

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.

MCSO Arrest Wrong Way Driver for 2nd & Reckless Endangering Safety

There were no injuries or crashes with this incident.

Pilot project aims to put the brakes on reckless driving in Milwaukee

News conference set for Monday at 11 a.m. to launch unique public-private partnership called Operation Take it EZ Milwaukee

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.

Suspect Arrested on 2nd OWI and Child Neglect

The driver of the vehicle was later identified as Neishia Rockiett, age 31.

UPDATE: MCSO Has Confirmed Identity of Those in Diving Incident

The investigation is ongoing.

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.

MCSO Deputies Respond to Shots Fired

No deputies or subjects were injured.

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.

Man Dies After Jumping Off Hoan Bridge

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.

Supervisor Taylor Hosts Youth Courthouse Day

"Youth Courthouse Day will inspire students to make good choices, stay in school, and pursue higher education so that the best possible opportunities are open to them."

MCSO Participates in Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 27

April 26, 2019

In-Custody Death Investigation

April 22, 2019

MCSO Salutes Honor Flight Heroes April 5, 2019

"These brave men and women dedicated their lives to securing the freedoms we now enjoy."

Governor Evers announces more than $90 million in payments to local governments

"It is time to stop kicking the can down the road," Governor Evers said.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 1, 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.

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.

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Abele Declares Winter Weather Emergency for Milwaukee County Employees Wednesday and Thursday

Non-essential services of Milwaukee County government, including circuit courts and County Board, will be closed for business on Wednesday and Thursday

Abele Declares Snow Emergency for Milwaukee County Employees Sunday Night Through Monday Evening

Non-essential services of Milwaukee County government, including circuit courts, will be closed for business on Monday

MCSO Death Investigation

Squads responded to a location near N. 37th St. and W. Wisconsin Ave., where a 27-year-old male suspect was taken into custody.

Governor Evers announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments

Quarterly payments for cities, towns and villages are sent the first Monday in January, April, July and October.

Governor-elect Evers Announces Key Cabinet Appointments

"I’ve said all along that my goal is to build a Wisconsin where people come together to invest in a brighter future for everyone..."

Former Assistant MPD Chief Edith Hudson named Marquette University Police chief

Hudson served MPD for 25 years in progressive leadership roles before she retired from active duty in good standing in November 2015.

Lucas Names Gorens-Levey and Lovern as Transition Co-Chairs

Earnell Lucas was elected as the 65th Sheriff of Milwaukee County on November 6, 2018.

All Six First District County Sheriffs Endorse Bryan Steil

"I am proud to have the backing of all six sheriffs, both Democrats and Republicans alike, in the First Congressional District."