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Woman attacked with pruning saw in downtown Madison, suspect caught
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman has been arrested after attacking another woman with a pruning saw in downtown Madison. The Madison Police Department says they were sent out to a fight near State Street and West Mifflin Street just before 9 p.m. Monday. One person on scene reported the victim was bleeding profusely.
Pastor killed in house fire after running back inside to save his grandchildren, family friend says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A pastor who was killed in a house fire ran back inside to save his grandchildren, a family friend said. Steve Witte and five family members were killed in the house fire early Sunday morning. “It was such a tremendous loss, that many deaths within...
Wisconsin driver with BAC of .18 blames GPS for driving on railroad tracks, arrested for 2nd OWI
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southern Wisconsin arrested a driver for a second OWI offense after they blamed their GPS directions as a reason for driving on railroad tracks. While Madison Police officers were engaged in a proactive OWI enforcement operation near East Washington Avenue on Friday night...
MPD: Boy arrested after allegedly trying to fight officers after fight between two girls
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Three teens are being held at a Juvenile Reception Center after two girls got into a fight Saturday, Madison Police Department reports. According to MPD, officers responded around 3:30 p.m. to the 300 block of W. Olin Avenue on reports of a disturbance. When officers arrived...
Barnes: 'Madison is a very safe city'
MADISON, Wis. — Madison's chief of police, Shon Barnes, spoke candidly about violent crimes seen during the first half of 2024 and what the department is doing to address them, in a one-on-one interview with News 3 Now. He openly remarked that the city is safe and he is pleased with the job the department has done under his command.
Madison police report lower crime levels, higher OWI enforcement
Madison residents experienced less crime last year, including fewer shootings, stolen cars, burglaries and homicides, according to a newly released annual report by the Madison Police Department. Cases involving robberies, theft from a motor vehicle theft, and breaking and entering were at 10-year lows last year, while cases of vandalism...
Four people cited for allegedly driving around 90 mph on Madison Beltline last weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Four people were pulled over by a Madison Police Department officer on the Beltline Saturday morning for traveling almost 90 mph or over. According to police, all these stops were made by 8 a.m. MPD says when the officer asked one of the drivers why he was stopped, he responded, “I was going crazy fast.”
‘Trooper in a Truck’ blitz taking place in Wisconsin next week
Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) troopers will be riding along in semi trucks next week, using the extra height to spot dangerous driving behaviors and violations. From July 8 through July 12, WSP will be taking part in a “Trooper in a Truck” detail in the following areas:. July...
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