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

Oak Creek Beaches: Weather Service Issues High Swim Risk

The national weather service issued a "high swim risk" warning for Lake Michigan on Thursday or Friday. Oak Creek beaches are included.

4th Of July Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Oak Creek

See how Oak Creek and Wisconsin compare to other places on what types of fireworks are allowed ahead of the 4th of July.

Oak Creek Doctor Facing Fraud And Identity Theft Charges

The doctor is accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid and illegally prescribing medication. The charges were brought by the state DOJ.

Catalytic Converter Thefts Way Up In Oak Creek, Nationwide

Authorities say the trend is a result of an increase in value of the materials inside a catalytic converter.

Report: Man Hit By Bullet Exiting I-94 In Oak Creek Last Month

Police said the man suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head, though may have been grazed, while driving near the Elm Road exit.

Oak Creek Police Report Alarming Trend In Vehicle Thefts

“Please do not leave a valet key in your vehicle, and do not leave your vehicle running with the key in the ignition,” police warned.

Sex Offenders In Oak Creek: 2020 Safety Map

Oak Creek has 22 registered sex offenders living in the village, according to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.

Oak Creek Carjacking, Assault Suspects Arrested, Police Say

According to police, the incidents happened between 10:30 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. Monday in the Woodman's area and spread to nearby businesses.

Oak Creek First Responders Revive Man During Rescue Call: Police

Oak Creek police say a Wisconsin man was revived following an apparent drug overdose.

Suspects 'Targeted Elderly Victims' In Oak Creek

Oak Creek police say they're investigating multiple assaults Monday near Woodman's and Kohl's in which elderly people were targeted.

Oak Creek's Southbound Bar Burglarized: Police

Authorities said someone broke into the Southbound bar and smashed several gambling machines.

Oak Creek Pick 'n Save Panhandler Draws Ire Of Shoppers: Police

According to Oak Creek police call logs, a shopper told police the man was approaching "every person" for money.

Woodman's Thieves Tried Stealing $800 In Meat In Oak Creek: Cops

Oak Creek police say they had to chase down three people who tried stealing $800 in meat from Woodman's.

Bears Fan Stole More Than $700 In Scotch From Meijer: Police

Oak Creek police say a man wearing a Chicago Bears jersey was tracked down in Illinois after stealing $700 in scotch.

Aquafina Scam Cost Oak Creek Man More Than $4,000: Police

Police say the man was tricked into giving his personal information over the phone to an operator claiming to represent Aquafina.

Oak Creek Police Say Man Passed Out In Culver's Parking Lot

Police in Oak Creek say they arrested a man at the Oak Creek Culver's on suspicion of using heroin and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Person Shot In Oak Creek Carjacking Late Thursday: Sheriff

Authorities were called to the Elm Road off ramp at I-94 just before 8:30 p.m. on a report that a person had been shot in the back.

Man Had Car Stolen At Oak Creek Burger King: Police

Oak Creek police said a man claiming to be homeless walked up to a man standing outside his parked car at Burger King when it happened.

Man Steals Two Children's Hospital Donation Jars: Police

Police in Oak Creek say a man stole two donation jars for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals from the Love's Travel Center.

'Trump 2020' Yard Signs Stolen From Oak Creek Man: Police

An Oak Creek man says someone stole his political yard signs, only to have police find one of them "heavily damaged," police say.

Oak Creek Man Held At Knife Point, Had Car Stolen: Police

Oak Creek police say a man was threatened at knife point and had his 2000 Pontiac Sunfire convertible stolen.

Police Make Arrests After Homeowner Sees Men Carrying Safe: Cops

When an Oak Creek resident called police, saying they saw two people carrying a safe into the woods, it led to police making arrests.

Oak Creek High School Vending Machine Vandalized: Police

Police in Oak Creek say the man who entered the high school was wearing a "Keep America Great" hat and a Milwaukee Bucks T-shirt.

Woman Went 'Crazy' At Oak Creek UPS Store Over Mask Policy: Cops

Oak Creek police said they were called to the Oak Creek UPS Store after a woman expressed frustration over needing to wear a face mask.

Audi Driver Eluded Oak Creek Police At 100 Miles Per Hour: Police

When an officer tried pulling the Audi over, the vehicle took off south on S. 27th Street at more than 100 miles per hour.

Suspect Broke Into Oak Creek Woman's Car: Police

Officers were sent to a home on the 500 block of E. Arbor Circle just before 10 a.m. on Saturday on a report of a vehicle break-in.

Oak Creek Grandmother Wakes Up To See 'BLM' Spray Painted On Car

"I hope who did this gets caught, this is not the right way to support a cause if you're going about it that way," she said.

Wanted Man Struck Woman Pushing Stroller In Oak Creek: Police

Oak Creek police say they found a loaded Ruger 9 mm handgun and 8.2 grams of marijuana on the man after he was chased down.

Oak Creek Marine Presumed Dead In Accident Was Decorated Soldier

Marine Pfc. Evan A. Bath, 19 of Oak Creek is among eight missing and presumed dead following a training exercise in California.

Oak Creek Cell Phone Store Burglarized: Police

Police say a man broke into the store by using a large rock to smash a small window next to the store's front door.

Oak Creek Man Arrested After Pointing Gun At Group: Cops

Police said the man was arrested and could face a state charge of intentionally pointing a firearm at a person.

6 Catalytic Converters Stolen Oak Creek Park And Ride In 1 Day

Police in Oak Creek reported a steady stream of police calls related to catalytic converter thefts over a 24-hour period.

Man Rescued After Walking In Oak Creek BP Covered In Blood: Cops

Police in Oak Creek say there was no foul play involved after eventually tracking the man down.

Oak Creek Police Investigate Vandalized Car Case

When police spoke with the car's owner, the owner reported seeing a suspicious person in their yard that appeared to be intoxicated.

Oak Creek Police: Vehicle Break-Ins Down; Vehicle Accidents Up

The department released its June Crime Analysis Report for the city.

Driver Reported Nearly Hitting ATV That Was On The Road: Cops

A driver in Oak Creek said they nearly hit an ATV after its driver took it on the road near E. County Line Road.

Gun Stolen In Oak Creek Car Break-In Case: Police

The handgun was described as a black M&P Shield .40 caliber valued at $350.