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21 hours ago
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Madison Police, Fire compete to get blood donations
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — On any given day, the Madison Police Department and Madison Fire Department may work together at a house fire, wreck or any number of things. In those moments, they're working on the same team. Wednesday, however, they competed against one another. 'We are in the business of saving lives,' said Dan Pickens. 'We do well with getting on scene and helping get the patient packaged and getting them to a hospital, so we thought, why not partner to help them once they get to the hospital by giving blood?' Former Madison City Schools teacher aide charged with willful abuse of child That's why the two departments are hosting the 'Boots and Badges' summer blood drive. It's a competition to raise awareness and the number of donations for Lifesouth Blood Center. 'I think as public servants, both our fire and police really see the need for this in our community,' said Samantha Magnuson. While Wednesday is all about some friendly competition, the reality is that there is a desperate need for blood every day. UAH softball coach announces retirement after 30 seasons, Associate Head Coach promoted 'We can't make blood, so we have to rely on our donors to be able to donate blood so we can supply the hospital,' said Lindsey Lee. She is a recruiter with Lifesouth. These men and women see firsthand what it looks like when someone is in critical need. 'Every day we deal with people who need blood, and we have HEMSI who has blood through their ambulances once they're on the transport, but if there's no blood in the blood banks, then there's nothing to give once they get there,' said Pickens. Although no matter which team you're donating to today, the ultimate winner is the life you save. 'If you think about making sure that your family is taken care of in need of crisis, this is a way to support that someone who is in crisis and needs that help,' said Magnuson. Pickens said this was the first Boots and Badges blood donation event, but they are planning to have a recurring donation event in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Wisconsin driver with 3 unrestrained children under age of 5 arrested for OWI after crash
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman who reportedly had three children under the age of five unrestrained in her vehicle was arrested for OWI after crashing into another car on Wednesday. Officers with the Madison Police Department say they were called to the intersection of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street around 10:20 p.m. on May 28 for reports of a two-vehicle crash. Man hit by stray bullet while traveling in Wisconsin, deputies investigating After an investigation, officers arrested the driver, 24-year-old Shaiti Garcia, for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Garcia reportedly had three children, all under the age of five, in her vehicle at the time of the crash. Officers say that all three children were unrestrained. Traffic stop on speeding Wisconsin vehicle yields 'sizeable' amount of drugs, street value of $25K Child Protective Services was notified, and the children were turned over to a family member. Garcia also faces three counts of child neglect. No additional information was released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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Man in Wisconsin dies from critical injuries sustained after being hit by vehicle, police investigating
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 48-year-old man in Wisconsin died from his injuries sustained in a crash in the evening on Memorial Day. According to the Madison Police Department, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle as officers were sent to the scene of Kennedy Road and Northport Drive around 5:24 p.m. on May 26. Semi overturns near construction zone, blocks all lanes on WIS 441 South The release said that a large crowd gathered around after the crash, and a 48-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition. The driver remained on the scene to cooperate with police. The Madison Police Department said that the man died from his injuries sustained in the incident, which is still under investigation No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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ALEA's Internet Crimes Against Children task force, MPD arrest man for child sexual abuse material warrants
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — The Madison Police Department told News 19 a man was arrested Wednesday on several child sexual abuse material warrants. MPD said officers with the department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Internet Crimes against Children task force served an arrest warrant and search warrant at the house of Ryan Patrick Fitzgerald. The department said that following the search, Fitzgerald was arrested and transported to the Madison County Jail. He was charged with five counts of dissemination/display of child pornography and is being held on a $25,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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6-year-old in critical condition following shooting in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 6-year-old in Wisconsin is currently in critical condition following a shooting incident on the morning of Memorial Day, authorities say. According to a release from the Madison Police Department, officers responded at 9:55 a.m. on Monday to an apartment on the 100 block of Milky Way for reports of a weapons offense. Once on the scene, police say they found a 6-year-old inside the home with an apparent gunshot wound. Two other children were inside the home at the time of the shooting but were not hurt. Wisconsin woman arrested for OWI with two young children in vehicle Officials report that a gun, legally owned by a man watching the children, was left within the reach of the children at the time of the shooting. The 6-year-old was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment, where they remain in critical condition. 34-year-old Zeyheari K. Powell from Madison was arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail on the following charges: Second-degree recklessly endangering safety Neglect causing great bodily harm Injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon. No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
