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Oshkosh police address surge in local gun-related incidents
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (149+ words) The Oshkosh Police Department has seen a 60% increase in weapons-related complaints in 2026 compared to the same period last year. Police are increasing patrols in "hotspots," providing extra training. .. Oshkosh police address surge in local gun-related incidents Oshkosh's rise in gun…...
Oshkosh forms advisory panel for license plate reader vendor
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (91+ words) Oshkosh leans on committee for next ALPR move after Flock fallout Oshkosh Northwestern Oshkosh leans on committee for next ALPR move after Flock fallout After canceling Flock Safety over trust concerns, Oshkosh police want an outside-led advisory committee to help…...
Loud noises expected during Oshkosh police training at arena June 17
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (114+ words) OSHKOSH " Residents near Oshkosh Arena can expect loud noises and increased police presence Wednesday. Oshkosh police are slated to undergo a readiness training exercise at the arena starting at 8 a. m. June 17. A news release said the training exercise is critical in…...
Police say Oshkosh shooting was isolated, suspect in custody
1+ week, 1+ day ago (151+ words) OSHKOSH " A suspect is in custody after a shooting was reported Friday afternoon, June 13, in the 1100 block of Cherry Street in Oshkosh, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 4: 22 p. m. to a weapons call after receiving a report that someone had…...
Oshkosh police probe disturbance near UW-Oshkosh campus
1+ week, 3+ day ago (119+ words) OSHKOSH " Oshkosh police are investigating a possible weapons incident after University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police responded to reports of a disturbance involving almost a dozen people in the 800 block of John Avenue June 11. According to a UW-Oshkosh Police news release, campus…...
Pollock Pool fight leads to gun incident, 6 arrests in Oshkosh
1+ week, 6+ day ago (300+ words) OSHKOSH " Six people, including a pair of Oshkosh teenagers, are facing possible criminal charges stemming from a fight at Pollock Pool that escalated into a subsequent gun incident at another residence June 6. A 20-year-old Oshkosh woman was arrested on suspicion…...
Oshkosh father accused of giving gun to teenage son
2+ week, 4+ day ago (83+ words) Oshkosh Northwestern Oshkosh father accused of giving gun to teenage son The complaint says three stolen guns and THC resin were found in the apartment. The father faces three felonies and the son was also charged. OSHKOSH " An Oshkosh man…...
Wisconsin sheriffs seek to keep ICE detainer case in federal courts
3+ week, 5+ day ago (504+ words) MADISON " Five Wisconsin sheriffs who have partnered with the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to hold immigrant detainees are asking a panel of judges to hear a lawsuit against them as a federal matter after a recent order sent the…...
Oshkosh human trafficking investigation leads to 9 arrests
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (187+ words) Oshkosh Northwestern Oshkosh human trafficking investigation leads to 9 arrests Oshkosh police said nine men ages 20 to 55 from Wisconsin communities and Texas were arrested May 20 in an undercover pandering investigation. - Nine men were arrested in Oshkosh on suspicion of pandering during…...
Oshkosh standoff suspect threatened family, court documents say
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (88+ words) An Oshkosh man faces seven felony charges after a standoff in which he is accused of threatening police and pointing a gun at officers. Oshkosh standoff suspect threatened family, court documents say Court documents say Justin Oaks threatened family members…...