Tool Theft at Farm and Fleet; Arrest at the Branded Steer

Oak Creek Police Blotter: Tool Theft at Farm and Fleet; Arrest at the Branded Steer

Oak Creek Police Arrest Wrong-Way Driver Trying to Enter I-94

Police managed to stop the driver while her vehicle was still on the off-ramp prior to entering the interstate.

Oak Creek Police Bust Prostitution Operation at Motel 6; Suspects Used Backpage.com

The suspects used Backpage.com to field customers. When police got there, they found drug use and open arrest warrants.

Oak Creek Police Bust Phony Roofers Involved in Apparent Burglary Scheme

Two people were arrested for attempted burglary after it was reported that they were involved in a scheme to gain access to people's homes.

Injured Dog Bites Would-be Rescuer in Oak Creek

A dog that went missing and was struck by a car bit a concerned citizen who attempted to rescue the dog in Oak Creek this month.

Oak Creek Police Respond to Walmart Retail Theft That Turns into I-94 Shutdown, Weird 911 Call

A traffic stop, a dubious 911 call and an I-94 shutdown were all part of a retail theft case that ended up being turned over to Franklin PD.

Police Called After Movie-Goer Scared of Confederate Flag-Wearing Person

While at the South Shore cinema, a person who felt threatened by a Confederate Flag-wearing person, and called police.

​Mom picks up kids after police bust them with 4 marijuana pipes in the car

Multiple drug citations were issued to both vehicle occupants, and both were picked up by their mother, according to the report.

Totally True Oak Creek: Top 10 Weird Crime Stories From 2016

Here are the 10 most-read and most commented-upon notable or unusual crime stories from Oak Creek in 2016. We're not kidding.

57-Year-Old Man Found Frozen to Death in Pickup Truck in Oak Creek

Police today have identified the man as Phillip Bruce Behnam, 57, and homeless.

Energy Drink Thieves Busted in Wauwatosa After Trying Stunt in Oak Creek

An Oak Creek Meijer employee tipped off Wauwatosa store workers, leading to the arrest of suspects in a 3-man energy drink burglary scheme.

Oak Creek Man Rolls Egg-Laden Semi on Interstate, is Okay

Winter weather is wreaking havoc on Wisconsin freeways, and this weekend was no exception for a semi truck driver from Oak Creek.

Package Thieves Reported in Oak Creek Area

Oak Creek officials are warning citizens to be extra careful with any holiday package deliveries after suspicious activity has been reported

Two Try Stealing More than $400 in Groceries; Man Says Fifth or Sixth Car Break-In

Police Blotter: Two Try Stealing More than $400 in Groceries; Man Says Fifth or Sixth Car Break-In

Angry Man Threatens to 'Hit someone over the head with a baseball bat' Over $190

An unhappy client of Oak Creek-based Reinhart Foods garnered the attention of police after the client made threatening statements.

Police Brief: Oak Creek Pick 'n Save Evacuated After Fire

The Pick 'n Save grocery store on Howell Ave. was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday, Dec. 6 after a fire was reported inside the store.

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Oak Creek Fire/EMS Donation Calls Going Around the Area

Oak Creek fire department officials want residents to be aware that "This is 100% a scam."

​Drug Bust on E. Oakwood Rd; Accident on S. 10th St.

Oak Creek Police Blotter: ​Drug Bust on E. Oakwood Rd; Accident on S. 10th St.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Oak Creek Driver

A traffic stop on the 700 block of E. Ryan Rd. for an expired registration led to drug charges for the driver.

Police Brief: Oak Creek Police Arrest Greenfield Man With 7 Outstanding Warrants

A traffic stop results in a bit of reckoning for a Greenfield man who has been reportedly shirking his responsibilities.

Milwaukee Judge Rules U.S. Serviceman With Public Exposure History Cannot be Deployed

A Milwaukee County Judge ruled that a U.S. serviceman with a history of public exposure charges would not be deployed after an Oct incident.

Tire Slasher Arrested; Oak Shores Fire​

Oak Creek Notable Police Calls: Tire Slasher Arrested; Oak Shores Fire​ Damages Several Units

Police Blotter: Credit Card Lost at Taco Bell Returned with $700 in New Charges; ​Flag-Waving Truck Tears Up Soccer Field

Oak Creek Police Blotter: Credit Card Lost at Taco Bell Returned with $700 in New Charges; ​Flag-Waving Truck Tears Up Soccer Field

Police Blotter: Puppy Play Date Goes Horribly Wrong; ​Bus, Car Driver Disagree on Traffic Violation

Two Oak Creek police calls from this week: Puppy Play Date Goes Horribly Wrong; ​Bus, Car Driver Disagree on Traffic Violation

'Hundreds of Guns' Police Surround Gun Dealers During Foolhardy Deal

A passer-by witnessed two parties exchanging hundreds of guns in a motel parking lot. Police surrounded the dealers, but there was a catch:

MATC Student Auto Workers Find Unexpected Item in Car: A Loaded Gun

MATC students set to repair a black BMW found an unexpected item in the car they were about to fix: a loaded handgun.

Weekend Drunk Driving Arrests in Milwaukee County Nov. 4-5

Drivers from Oak Creek, Waukesha, Greenfield, Franklin and Milwaukee were all taken into custody over the weekend.

​Drug and Weapons Charges for Passed Out Driver; Police Bust Meth User at Red Roof Inn

​Drug and Weapons Charges for Passed Out Driver; Police Bust Meth User at Red Roof Inn

Police Blotter: ​Drunk Driver Registers a .24 on Shepard Man With Severe Cut Transported to Hospital

Police Blotter: ​Drunk Driver Registers a .24 on Shepard Man With Severe Cut Transported to Hospital

Oak Creek Man Dies in Industrial Accident at Ladish on Thursday

A 49-year-old Oak Creek man was killed and a 48-year-old Cudahy man was seriously injured as a result of an industrial accident Thursday.

Oak Creek Police Bust Three People Trying to Steal $9,000 in Electronics at Meijer

Oak Creek police took three people into custody after they were caught in the act, trying to steal electronics.

Oak Creek Police Respond to Fight Call; Only Find Running Weed Whacker

Sometimes police get their man, other times, they get clues. This time, they got a running weed whacker and a minor mystery.

Naked Oak Creek Resident on Acid Faces Multiple Charges

After a struggle with the naked man, he was tased as officers assisted in taking him into custody.

Police looking for Menard's thief; Rollover Accident on Centennial Drive

Oak Creek Police Blotter: Police looking for Menard's thief; Rollover Accident on Centennial Drive

Police Blotter: Man Bitten, Drugs Found During Dispute

Police responded to 7920 S. Wildwood Dr. just before 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 on a report of neighbors inside the apartment fighting.

Oak Creek 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Interactive Safety Map

Before kids go out trick or treating on Halloween, fall is a good time to take inventory of who is living in your neighborhood.

7 Eleven Theft Suspects Thought They Were Cool ... Until Evidence Falls Out of Pocket

Two suspects denied to Oak Creek police in taking any items from the 7 Eleven, but when one suspect stood up, he spilled the beans.

Oak Creek Police Recover Pot, Cocaine During Drug Bust

Police on scene reported that a "strong odor of marijuana" came from the room as the resident opened the door.

Red Roof Inn Pot Smokers in Oak Creek Prove to Be 5-Pack of Trouble

Though they were busted in Oak Creek, police in Ozaukee County, Franklin, Muskego and Waukesha were looking for at least one of them.

Police Contacted Over Oak Creek Student's Anti-Bullying Shirt

An anti-bullying shirt worn to school that stated "Kill Bullies," "exterminate them like bugs" also had a fellow student's name on it.