Men Try To Steal Safe And Cash From Oak Creek Hotel: Police Log

The men told the front desk there was a woman walking around in her underwear upstairs to create a diversion, Oak Creek police logs say.

Check 'Washed' After Being Placed In Mailbox: Police Investigate

Police say they are investigating after they suspect a check mailed from Oak Creek was 'washed' and fraudulently deposited.

Woman Missing Since December: South Milwaukee Police Seek Help

Family members of Amber Young told South Milwaukee police in late February they have not had contact with her since December of 2021.

Man Charged In Connection With Repeated Theft From Oak Creek Shop

A South Milwaukee man was accused of stealing a breast pump worth almost $500, among other items, over the span of months, a complaint says.

Racine Firefighter's Death Investigated As Homicide

The 50-year-old, 21-year veteran was found not breathing at a Pinehurst Avenue home just before noon on Sunday, cops say.

Person Hit By Tree Branch, Rescued From Creek Bed: Fire Dept.

The Oak Creek Fire Department said it responded to the report of someone being struck by a fallen tree branch Monday afternoon.

Oak Creek Man Charged: Accused Of Bringing Minor Home For Sex

An Oak Creek man was charged with child enticement and second-degree sexual assault of a child in Milwaukee County Court.

Body Found In Roadway Near Oak Creek Parkway: Police

Schools nearby where the body was found were briefly advised to "secure in place" out of an abundance of caution, Oak Creek Police said.

Fleeing Person Struck Officers With Car Door; Arrested: Police

Two officers of the Oak Creek Police Department sustained minor injuries when the subject of a welfare check fled the scene, OC police said.

1 Dead After Car Crash In Oak Creek Wednesday: Police

Police said two cars crashed on 6500 27th Street just before noon on Wednesday and one person died at the hospital after the accident.

Two Dead After Car Accident Near Mitchell Airport On Layton: MPD

Milwaukee police said two people are dead after two cars collided on 1400 West Layton Avenue early Saturday morning.

Oak Creek Man Faces Battery Charge In Kenosha: Pleaded Not Guilty

An Oak Creek man is facing charges of substantial battery in Kenosha County Court, according to online court records.

Man Found Dead After Car Crashed Into Retention Pond: Police

A 36-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a car that crashed into a retention pond on 9300 13th Street in Oak Creek, police said.

Oak Creek Police Ask Residents To Help With Drive Sober Campaign

The Oak Creek Police Department and other local agencies asked people to do their part in preventing impaired driving over the holidays.

Car Stolen At Holiday Light Show With Family's Dog Inside: Police

A St. Francis family is missing their dog, Bruno, after their car was stolen in Caledonia with him inside, police said.

21 Arrested In Oak Creek Human Trafficking Investigation: Police

The Oak Creek Police Department announced Thursday their agency arrested 21 people this past weekend in a human trafficking investigation.

Oak Creek Area Carjackings: Milwaukee Man Federally Indicted

A Milwaukee man was federally indicted in connection with six carjackings in the Milwaukee and Oak Creek areas, a U.S. Attorney said.

Fire In Oak Creek Displaced 5 People: American Red Cross

A fire at a multi-family building in Oak Creek has displaced five people, the American Red Cross of Wisconsin announced.

Missing 15-Year-Old From Oak Creek Found

Oak Creek police said they located Fatimah Abdul-Wahid, 15, who left her residence early Tuesday morning.

Woman Stabbed, Man Found Dead At Red Roof Inn: Police

Police said a woman was stabbed and a male suspect was found dead early at the Oak Creek Red Roof Inn early Sunday morning.

T-Shirt Texts Are Possible Scam: Oak Creek Fire Department

Oak Creek residents may have received text messages advertising a "limited edition t-shirt" from the Fire Department. It's possibly a scam.

Oak Creek Homicide Investigation, 2 Arrested In Kentucky: Police

A Fox Point man was found dead in Oak Creek on Sunday. Two suspects were arrested Tuesday in Kentucky in connection with the investigation.

Man Shot In Leg In South Milwaukee: Reports

Police said the shooting was possibly a domestic incident and a woman was taken into custody, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported

Man Threatened To Shoot Police, Mother: Cudahy Police

Wednesday's incident on Packard Avenue started with someone telling police her son was threatening to shoot her, according to Cudahy Police.

Man In Custody After Police Incident On Packard Avenue: Report

Cudahy Police Department asked the public to avoid an area of Packard Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Reports show a man is now in custody.

Oak Creek Assault Suspect Misses Court; Sought By Authorities

Police are still searching for a man in connection with charges of sexual assault and strangulation.

Oak Creek Woman Charged In Connection With Shorewood Hit And Run

A criminal complaint said the woman hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Capitol Drive in Shorewood in February, stopped, then drove away.

Motorcyclist Killed In Accident On Rawson And Pennsylvania: OCPD

A 30-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a car Saturday evening in Oak Creek, police said.

Keyless Ignition Hacks Being Used To Steal Cars: Oak Creek PD

The Oak Creek Police Department warned the public about a new form of car theft. Keyless ignition systems can be hacked with equipment.

Police Investigate South Milwaukee High School Threat: Reports

Students at South Milwaukee High School are under "lock and hold" after a threat was made by a student, reports show.

Man Shot On Oakwood Road: Oak Creek Police Department

A man was shot on Oakwood Road. The shooting is still under investigation, police said.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Ends In Fire: Oak Creek Police Department

A motorcycle crashed into an SUV Sunday night. One person died and another was brought to the hospital.

Car Found At Bender Park Beach Linked To One Stolen Last Year

Last summer a man told police his red Pontiac convertible was stolen at knifepoint. The car was found in Lake Michigan last week.

Submerged Car Recovered From Bender Park: Oak Creek Fire Dept.

A car was submerged at the Bender Park boat launch. Oak Creek Fire Department recovered the vehicle Friday morning.

Missing Oak Creek Woman Last Seen In New Berlin

Oak Creek resident Kristin Pawelko hasn't been seen since Saturday.

Oak Creek Police Investigate Human Trafficking, Arrest 53 People

The Oak Creek Police Department announced that it arrested 53 people after investigating human trafficking and prostitution last week.

Oak Creek Citizen Police Force Recruiting: Auxiliary Unit

Oak Creek Police Department announced that it is seeking new recruits for a volunteer citizen force, the Oak Creek Auxiliary Police.

Spike Trap Used On Stolen Vehicle By Oak Creek Police: Report

The Oak Creek Police Department stopped a stolen vehicle using a spike strip this week, a new report said.

Unsafe Due To Elevated Bacteria Levels: Bender Beach Closed

Elevated levels of bacteria have closed Bender beach in Oak Creek.

Hazardous Lake Swimming Conditions Will Persist Until Wednesday

A National Weather Service warning is in effect for Lake Michigan, including Oak Creek. Dangerous swimming conditions until Wednesday