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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Friends of man driving on railroad tracks show up at scene, Wisconsin officers arrest both drivers for OWI
OAK CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – While officers in southeastern Wisconsin were investigating a man driving on railroad tracks early Sunday morning, his friends showed up to get him, leading to OWI arrests for both drivers. According to the Oak Creek Police Department, third shift officers made three Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) arrests within 30 minutes on April 6. 14-year-old driver flees from Wisconsin authorities 3 times in one night, arrested after 4th try Officers were first called to a gas station for a fight inside a commercial vehicle. That driver was subsequently arrested for OWI. During the investigation, officers got a report of a vehicle on the railroad tracks near East Drexel Avenue. When officers got to the scene and began their investigation of the vehicle on the railroad tracks, the driver's friends reportedly arrived at the scene, allegedly trying to pick him up. Both drivers were eventually arrested for OWI. Officers noted that the friend of the driver on the railroad tracks allegedly had a blood alcohol content of over double the legal limit. Group riding motorized bikes recklessly on College Ave. stopped by Appleton PD, one hit by vehicle after fleeing Tonight hasn't been typical of our community. Even so, please plan your night before you start drinking. Please use sober drivers, ridesharing services, and other transportation so we can all get where we're going, unhurt. Oak Creek Police Department No other details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Oak Creek police make 3 OWI arrests within 30 minutes
The Brief Three people in Oak Creek were arrested for OWI on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025. Those arrests all happened within the span of 30 minutes. Oak Creek police remind everyone to not drink and drive, and get alternate transportation if you drink. OAK CREEK, Wis. - Oak Creek police officers arrested three people for OWI all within the span of 30 minutes of each other on Sunday morning, April 6, 2025. According to the Oak Creek Police Department, officers were called to a gas station for a fight inside a commercial motor vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was found to be operating while intoxicated and arrested. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android While at that scene, police received an unrelated report of a vehicle on the railroad tracks near Drexel Avenue. That driver was also found to be operating while intoxicated, and arrested. During that OWI investigation, the driver's friends arrived at the scene, attempting to pick him up. The driver of that vehicle had a blood alcohol content of more than double the legal limit, and was arrested for OWI as well. The Oak Creek Police Department reminds everyone that if OCPD officers find you operating while intoxicated, you will be arrested, and to use sober drivers, ridesharing services, and other transportation. The Source The Oak Creek Police Department posted the information on its Facebook page.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin authorities arrest man in child exploitation case, locate missing juvenile
WISCONSIN (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin arrested a man and located a missing juvenile following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In January 2025, the Oak Creek Police Department received a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an Oak Creek resident allegedly in possession of CSAM. Wisconsin pregnant teen missing for 2 months found in Nebraska, man in custody Detectives launched an investigation, and in March 2025, they took the suspect into custody. During an interview, the suspect confessed and provided details about the amount of CSAM in their possession. Based on the information gathered, authorities obtained and executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence. A child interviewed during the investigation reported being sexually assaulted by the suspect. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has charged the suspect with second-degree sexual assault of a child and six counts of possession of child pornography. While working on the CSAM case, Oak Creek police also located a missing juvenile. Two Wisconsin officers hospitalized after pursuit through bike trail 'The Oak Creek Police Department has the resources, capabilities, and dedicated personnel to hold those accountable who harm the youth of our community,' the department stated. 'These investigations are lengthy, and we appreciate the support our community has provided us during these investigations.' No further details were released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Oak Creek woman found safe; reported missing, endangered Saturday
The Brief Oak Creek police requested help to find 59-year-old Yolanda Ramos. Ramos was last seen near 13th and College on Saturday, March 15. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact OCPD. OAK CREEK, Wis. - UPDATE: Oak Creek police said Yolando Ramos, reported missing and endangered on Saturday, has been found safe. The original missing person report can be read below. The Oak Creek Police Department requested the public's help to find 59-year-old Yolanda Ramos, considered missing and endangered. She was last seen on Saturday, March 15. Ramos is described as 5 feet tall and 120 pounds with black-and-gray hair in a ponytail and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater with a white turtleneck, blue jeans and black-and-green shoes. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Police said Ramos left Community Medical Services near 13th and College sometime Saturday morning. She has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information on Ramos' whereabouts is asked to call the Oak Creek Police Department at 414-762-8200 or email Sgt. Michael Musa. The Source Information in this report is from the Oak Creek Police Department.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin authorities release details on missing 13-year-old's recovery
OAK CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southeast Wisconsin have released additional details regarding the disappearance and safe recovery of 13-year-old Lillian Asala. According to the Oak Creek Police Department, Asala was reported missing on March 1 after she was last believed to be headed to Abendschein Park on East Drexel Avenue. However, phone data suggested she may have been in the area of South Pennsylvania Avenue and East Forest Hill Avenue. Dozens of firefighters battle house fire for more than two hours in Wisconsin When her phone stopped providing location updates, officers expanded their search with assistance from law enforcement agencies in the Milwaukee metro area and surrounding counties. On March 2, police issued a public notice requesting help in locating her. That same day, a citizen found her phone in Abendschein Park and turned it over to authorities for analysis. Police used multiple investigative methods, including K-9 searches, drones, neighborhood canvassing, security camera reviews, interviews, and forensic data recovery. Searches also extended to properties belonging to family members, including Asala's noncustodial mother, Luisa Asala. By March 4, after all leads had been exhausted, police issued a Wisconsin Crime Alert for a missing endangered person. Authorities explained that an Amber Alert was not issued because the case did not meet the required criteria. On March 7, detectives reviewing phone records linked Luisa Asala to a residence in Watertown. While officers surveilled the location, Oak Creek detectives located Luisa in Racine County. During questioning, she confirmed that Lillian was in the Watertown residence. Officers recovered Lillian safely, and she was found in good health. Wisconsin authorities warn high school students about 'Nerf Wars' dangers Luisa Asala was arrested and has remained in the Milwaukee County Jail since March 7. On March 12, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged her with interfering with child custody. Authorities said additional charges are being considered for others who may have assisted her. The Oak Creek Police Department thanked the community for its support and assistance during the investigation. The case remains active, and no further details are available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
