Port Washington-Saukville, WI|News|
Call System Helps Find Missing 6-Year-Old Girl
When 6-year-old Gracie Kapitz went missing on June 13, police used a high-tech reverse-911 alert system to bring her home safely.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
- Shorewood, WI
Adam joined Patch in November 2010, launching Shorewood Patch as editor. After a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force as a military cop, he began studying journalism at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. obtaining an associated degree in 2005. He continued studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, obtaining his bachelors degree. Adam interned as a multimedia reporter at My Community NOW Newspapers covering community news in the Milwaukee metro area for about a year, prior to joining Patch.
Adam has been married for eight years and has two children, seven-years and two-years-old.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Tosa Man Accused of Beating Grandmother, Selling Pot Out of Her Basement
Police say they found more than 120 grams of marijuana and hashish at a Wauwatosa home after the suspect's 82-year-old grandmother said he struck her with her cane.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Man Bought PS3 off Craigslist with Counterfeit Money: Police
A 27-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with forgery after he allegedly bought a $450 video game console off Craigslist with counterfeit money.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Marijuana-Growing Operation Busted by Oak Creek PD
A 34-year-old man has been charged after police say a home on West Hope Lane had dozens of marijuana plants in a complex growing operation.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
4th OWI Charge for Greendale Man
Police arrested a 49-year-old Greendale man for drunken driving Monday after observing him driving erratically and on a flat tire prompted a traffic stop.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
4th OWI Charge for Greendale Man
Police arrested a 49-year-old Greendale man for drunken driving Monday after observing him driving erratically and on a flat tire prompted a traffic stop.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Battle Continues over Elected Officials Buying Ads with County Money
Criticized as a gag order silencing Sheriff David Clarke, the measure banning county elected officials from purchasing ads they are featured in with county money will go back to committee after a full board vote on Thursday.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Port Washington-Saukville, WI|News|
Life-Jacket Kiosk to Be Added at Port Marina
The kiosk, funded through the state Department of Natural Resources, will offer 32 life vests intended for boaters, but also available to beach-goers.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Attempted Theft of $700 in Products from Macy's Fields Woman Felony Charge
A 28-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of attempting to walk out of the Southridge Mall department store without paying for more than $700 in merchandise.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
Woman Abused Children in Southridge Parking Lot, Police Say
Police say a 23-year-old Milwaukee woman pushed her children to the ground and screamed profanities at them in a Southridge Mall parking lot.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
Snack Attack? Man Accused of Choking Stepson After Bag of Doritos Goes Missing
Upset that someone ate his Doritos, Greenfield police say a local man chased and choked his 12-year-old stepson on Saturday.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Shorewood|News|
Senior Housing Again Proposed for Former Riverbrook Restaurant Site
Shorewood will take another stab at senior housing at the former Riverbrook Restaurant site, after fielding a proposal from a Florida-based developer.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Man Threw Propane Can Through Glass Door, Choked Woman: Police
Police say a 36-year-old Oak Creek man threw a propane can through a glass door and strangled a woman, after he stepped outside for a cigarette and she locked the door behind him.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Shorewood|News|
Milwaukee Woman Arrested for 3rd OWI
A 38-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged with her third drunken driving offense after Shorewood police arrested her for driving under the influence earlier this month.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Shorewood|News|
Burglar Flees after Being Confronted by Resident
Police say a suspect ran away empty-handed after entering a home in the 4300 block of North Alpine Avenue early Monday afternoon and being confronted by the resident.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Shorewood|News|
New Pizza Shop, 'Runaway Meatball,' Nearing Opening
The new pizza shop, opening in the former Mama Mia's location, will be Shorewood's fourth such restaurant.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
Cast Your Vote for Greenfield's Chrissy Zamora for Miss USA
But before you vote, view video interviews with Zamora and her road to being named Miss Wisconsin last year.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Man Stole Car after Finding Misplaced Keys In Hotel Lobby, Police Say
A 19-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged after police say is he stole a car after the owner misplaced the keys in a hotel lobby.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Greenfield, WI|News|
3rd OWI for Greenfield Man Who Police Say Caused Car Accident
A Greenfield man has been arrested and charged for his third drunken driving incident after police say he failed to yield at an intersection, causing a car accident.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
Shorewood|News|
Shorewood 3-Day Outdoor Art Festival Coming This Fall
Shorewood will transform into one big easel this fall as the village's first plein air festival gets underway.
Adam W. McCoy, Patch Staff
