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Shooting victim now criminally charged
Shooting victim now criminally charged
Criminal charges are filed against Kerry Steele, the victim in the May 3 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Criminal charges are filed against Kerry Steele, the victim in the May 3 shooting on Madison's north side.More >>
Fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals shot in Milwaukee
Fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals shot in Milwaukee
An armed fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals was shot and critically wounded on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
An armed fugitive fleeing U.S. marshals was shot and critically wounded on Milwaukee's south side.More >>
Madison man arrested for drugs in mini-van
Madison man arrested for drugs in mini-van
A 30-year-old Madison man is arrested after drugs were found in his mini-van. The man was stopped at a red light and found with his eyes "rolled back."More >>
A 30-year-old Madison man is arrested after drugs were found in his mini-van. The man was stopped at a red light and found with his eyes "rolled back."More >>
3 suspects arrested for beating Madison man
3 suspects arrested for beating Madison man
Three suspected home invaders were arrested Tuesday by Fitchburg police officers.More >>
Three suspected home invaders were arrested Tuesday by Fitchburg police officers.More >>
Police find heroin in town of Madison apartment
Police find heroin in town of Madison apartment
The Town of Madison Police Department searched an apartment and found 11 grams of heroin, packaging equipment and numerous items of paraphernalia at an apartment Monday night.More >>
The Town of Madison Police Department searched an apartment and found 11 grams of heroin, packaging equipment and numerous items of paraphernalia at an apartment Monday night.More >>
Portable meth lab bust in Boscobel
Portable meth lab bust in Boscobel
Authorities find a portable and active methamphetamine lab in the back seat of a truck Saturday.More >>
Authorities find a portable and active methamphetamine lab in the back seat of a truck Saturday.More >>
Janesville woman arrested for 4th OWI
Janesville woman arrested for 4th OWI
The Rock County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Shawn Wethal, from Janesville, was arrested for her fourth drunk driving offense early Monday morning.
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The Rock County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Shawn Wethal, from Janesville, was arrested for her fourth drunk driving offense early Monday morning.
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De Pere man facing 11th OWI offense
De Pere man facing 11th OWI offense
A De Pere man has been charged with his 11th OWI offense.More >>
A De Pere man has been charged with his 11th OWI offense.More >>
Shots fired at Penn Park in Madison
Shots fired at Penn Park in Madison
An investigation continues after a shooting at Penn Park in Madison.More >>
An investigation continues after a shooting at Penn Park in Madison.More >>
UPDATE: New details in Friday morning shooting on Madison's west side
UPDATE: New details in Friday morning shooting on Madison's west side
Madison police are investigating a shooting that took place early Friday morning on the city's west side.More >>
Madison police are investigating a shooting that took place early Friday morning on the city's west side.More >>
Edgerton man arrested for 4th OWI
Edgerton man arrested for 4th OWI
The Rock County Sheriff's Department says deputies arrested an Edgerton man for his fourth offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.More >>
The Rock County Sheriff's Department says deputies arrested an Edgerton man for his fourth offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.More >>
Sun Prairie police warn about rash of thefts from cars
Sun Prairie police warn about rash of thefts from cars
Police in Sun Prairie say they've seen a recent increase in thefts from cars in the city.More >>
Police in Sun Prairie say they've seen a recent increase in thefts from cars in the city.More >>
Police arrest victim in north side shooting
Police arrest victim in north side shooting
Police say the man shot last week on the city's north side has been arrested.More >>
Police say the man shot last week on the city's north side has been arrested.More >>
Madison police search for 3 theft suspects
Madison police search for 3 theft suspects
Officials say on Sunday, April 29 around 10 p.m., three suspects entered the Copps grocery store located at 620 Whitney Way.More >>
Officials say on Sunday, April 29 around 10 p.m., three suspects entered the Copps grocery store located at 620 Whitney Way.More >>
UPDATE: Suspect sought after bank robbery in Middleton
UPDATE: Suspect sought after bank robbery in Middleton
Middleton police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery.More >>
Middleton police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery.More >>
Man contacted by scammer posing as police officer
Man contacted by scammer posing as police officer
A man sent out $100 after a scammer, posing as a police officer, told him he would be arrested if he didn't pay off his debts.More >>
A man sent out $100 after a scammer, posing as a police officer, told him he would be arrested if he didn't pay off his debts.More >>
Woman attacked on Madison's east side
Woman attacked on Madison's east side
The woman said the men had red bandanas over their faces, and one grabbed her in the groin.More >>
The woman said the men had red bandanas over their faces, and one grabbed her in the groin.More >>
Monroe man arrested for sixth OWI
Monroe man arrested for sixth OWI
The Green County Sheriff's office says a 49-year-old driver from Monroe was arrested for his sixth drunk driving offense Tuesday night.
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The Green County Sheriff's office says a 49-year-old driver from Monroe was arrested for his sixth drunk driving offense Tuesday night.
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UPDATE: Person-of-interest in Madison shooting now a primary suspect
UPDATE: Person-of-interest in Madison shooting now a primary suspect
Madison police have named a primary suspect in the May 2 shooting on the city's north side.More >>
Madison police have named a primary suspect in the May 2 shooting on the city's north side.More >>
Sun Prairie police say 3 teens caused property damage
Sun Prairie police say 3 teens caused property damage
Sun Prairie police say three teens are responsible for causing about $3,000 in damage to property during seven separate incidents in April.More >>
Sun Prairie police say three teens are responsible for causing about $3,000 in damage to property during seven separate incidents in April.More >>
UPDATE: Three more arrested in Platteville drug sting
UPDATE: Three more arrested in Platteville drug sting
Authorities say 18 people were arrested Wednesday morning after the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force served a series of arrest warrants in Platteville.More >>
Authorities say 18 people were arrested Wednesday morning after the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force served a series of arrest warrants in Platteville.More >>
Man steals woman's cell phone at gunpoint
Man steals woman's cell phone at gunpoint
Police are looking for a suspect who they say threatened a woman with a gun in order to steal her cell phone.More >>
Police are looking for a suspect who they say threatened a woman with a gun in order to steal her cell phone.More >>
89-year-old man loses thousands of dollars in scam
89-year-old man loses thousands of dollars in scam
Madison police say an 89-year-old man lost more than $7,400 in a scam last month.More >>
Madison police say an 89-year-old man lost more than $7,400 in a scam last month.More >>
Madison police look for suspects in battery
Madison police look for suspects in battery
Madison police are looking for suspects after a 19-year-old Illinois man was knocked unconscious.More >>
Madison police are looking for suspects after a 19-year-old Illinois man was knocked unconscious.More >>
Middleton man arrested for fleeing police
Middleton man arrested for fleeing police
Police arrested a 22-year-old man Sunday after he refused to stop at a stop sign.More >>
Police arrested a 22-year-old man Sunday after he refused to stop at a stop sign.More >>
Police: Mifflin arrests up, safety improved
Police: Mifflin arrests up, safety improved
Madison police say that so far, the 2012 Mifflin Street Block Party has been better last year.More >>
Madison police say that so far, the 2012 Mifflin Street Block Party has been better last year.More >>
Madison man arrested for firing BB gun near people
Madison man arrested for firing BB gun near people
Madison police arrest a 19-year-old Madison man early Sunday morning for allegedly firing a BB gun near people on N. Broom Street.More >>
Madison police arrest a 19-year-old Madison man early Sunday morning for allegedly firing a BB gun near people on N. Broom Street.More >>
Reedsburg man arrested for 5th OWI
Reedsburg man arrested for 5th OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post arrested a Reedsburg man for his 5^th OWI on Friday.More >>
The Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post arrested a Reedsburg man for his 5^th OWI on Friday.More >>
UPDATE: Persons of interest named in Madison north side shooting
UPDATE: Persons of interest named in Madison north side shooting
Police are now searching for just one man they're calling a person of interest in connection with Wednesday night's shooting on the city's north side.More >>
Police are now searching for just one man they're calling a person of interest in connection with Wednesday night's shooting on the city's north side.More >>
Madison police search for robbery suspect
Madison police search for robbery suspect
Madison police are searching for a suspect in a robbery on Madison's east side early Friday morning.More >>
Madison police are searching for a suspect in a robbery on Madison's east side early Friday morning.More >>
Madison police arrest woman for 4th OWI
Madison police arrest woman for 4th OWI
Madison police arrested a 31-year-old Madison woman for her fourth offense-Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence on Thursday morning.More >>
Madison police arrested a 31-year-old Madison woman for her fourth offense-Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence on Thursday morning.More >>
Crime Stoppers looking for burglary suspects
Crime Stoppers looking for burglary suspects
Officials say sometime between 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21 and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday April 22, $90,000 worth of property was stolen from two businesses in Middleton.More >>
Officials say sometime between 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21 and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday April 22, $90,000 worth of property was stolen from two businesses in Middleton.More >>
Man arrested for having drugs, guns and moonshine equipment
Man arrested for having drugs, guns and moonshine equipment
A Grant County man was arrested for having drugs, guns and equipment used to make moonshine.More >>
The Grant County Sheriff's Department and the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole arrested Scott Richardson after they discovered several firearms, cocaine, drug paraphernalia and equipment used in making moonshine.More >>
UPDATE: Standoff on Madison's east side ends
UPDATE: Standoff on Madison's east side ends
A suspect finally surrenders, after an 8-hour standoff with Madison police.More >>
A suspect finally surrenders, after an 8-hour standoff with Madison police.More >>
Bicycle thefts increase on UW-Madison campus
Bicycle thefts increase on UW-Madison campus
The UW-Madison Police Department says they've noticed an increase in bicycle thefts on campus.More >>
The UW-Madison Police Department says they've noticed an increase in bicycle thefts on campus.More >>
Man charged with 5th OWI
Man charged with 5th OWI
A Green Bay man was charged with his fifth drung driving offense Tuesday night in Sun Prairie.
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A Green Bay man was charged with his fifth drung driving offense Tuesday night in Sun Prairie.
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15-year-old Reedsburg girl cited after high speed chase
15-year-old Reedsburg girl cited after high speed chase
Reedsburg police cited a 15-year-old girl after a high speed chase Saturday night.More >>
Reedsburg police cited a 15-year-old girl after a high speed chase Saturday night.More >>
Madison police search for robbery suspect
Madison police search for robbery suspect
Madison police are searching for the suspect in a robbery Monday.More >>
Madison police are searching for the suspect in a robbery MondayMore >>
Man brings out gun in road rage incident
Man brings out gun in road rage incident
Police say a man pointed a gun at another driver on the Beltline in a fit of road rage.More >>
Police say a man pointed a gun at another driver on the Beltline in a fit of road rage.More >>
Early morning stabbing in Fitchburg
Early morning stabbing in Fitchburg
A Fitchburg man is home recovering after he was stabbed in front of his home Monday morning.More >>
A Fitchburg man is home recovering after he was stabbed in front of his home Monday morning.More >>
Beaver Dam teen arrested for fleeing police
Beaver Dam teen arrested for fleeing police
The Green County Sheriff's Department arrested a Beaver Dam teen for speeding and fleeing police on Saturday.More >>
The Green County Sheriff's Department arrested a Beaver Dam teen for speeding and fleeing police on Saturday.More >>
Madison police look for robbery suspect
Madison police look for robbery suspect
Madison police said a woman was robbed at gun point on Saturday.More >>
Madison police said a woman was robbed at gun point on Saturday.More >>
Rock County Sheriff's Office arrests Beloit man for 5th OWI
Rock County Sheriff's Office arrests Beloit man for 5th OWI
The Rock County Sheriff's Office arrested a Beloit man for his 5^th OWI offence on Saturday.More >>
The Rock County Sheriff's Office arrested a Beloit man for his 5^th OWI offence on Saturday.More >>
Portage man arrested for 7th OWI
Portage man arrested for 7th OWI
Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a Portage man on Saturday for his 7^th OWI Offense.More >>
Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a Portage man on Saturday for his 7^th OWI Offense.More >>
2 Monroe teens arrested for underage drinking
2 Monroe teens arrested for underage drinking
Monroe police arrested two men for underage drinking on Thursday afternoon.More >>
Monroe police arrested two men for underage drinking on Thursday afternoon.More >>

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