Crime & Safety

Oak Creek Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery

Turnell Lewkowski charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

A 24-year-old South Milwaukee man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Feb. 18 armed robbery of a Mobil station in Oak Creek.

Turnell Lewkowski was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with one count of armed robbery with threat of force.Β 

Police say he entered the , 9444 S. Chicago Road, , who gave him all the money in the register.

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Last week, police behind the store they suspect was used in the robbery. According to the criminal complaint, the clerk was able to identify the suspect in a photo lineup.

Through their investigation, officers were able to develop a suspect and make an arrest, according to a police department news release.

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Lewkowski made his initial court appearance Sunday and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 7, according to online court records.

If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison and $100,000 in fines.


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