Milwaukee couple accused in arson at apartment building after they were evicted sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A husband and wife have been sentenced to prison in connection with a December 2014 arson that led to several injuries at an eight-unit apartment building in Milwaukee.It happened at the building on West Eggert Place on Dec. 2, 2014.On April 12, Levita Brewer was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release.On October 11, Stepfonz Campbell was sentenced to serve seven years, eight months in prison, followed by five years supervised release.According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, in early December of 2014, Brewer and Campbell, who are married, traveled from Tennessee to Milwaukee, where they had lived a few months prior.
MILWAUKEE -- A husband and wife have been sentenced to prison in connection with a December 2014 arson that led to several injuries at an eight-unit apartment building in Milwaukee.It happened at the building on West Eggert Place on Dec. 2, 2014.On April 12, Levita Brewer was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release.On October 11, Stepfonz Campbell was sentenced to serve seven years, eight months in prison, followed by five years supervised release.According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, in early December of 2014, Brewer and Campbell, who are married, traveled from Tennessee to Milwaukee, where they had lived a few months prior.
Milwaukee firefighters battle house fire near 17th & Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters have responded to a house fire near 17th and Mitchell Streets on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters have responded to a house fire near 17th and Mitchell Streets on the city's south side.
Hazardous materials team responds to trucking company on Milwaukee's far south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and its Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to the USF Holland trucking company on Milwaukee's far south side on Thursday morning, April 19.They were dispatched to investigate a report of workers at a loading dock having difficulty breathing.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and its Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to the USF Holland trucking company on Milwaukee's far south side on Thursday morning, April 19.They were dispatched to investigate a report of workers at a loading dock having difficulty breathing.
Hazmat crews respond to 9th and State for report of smell of natural gas
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat teams on Monday, April 16 responded to the area near the Milwaukee County Courthouse for a report of the smell of natural gas.The response occurred near 9th and State, also near the Milwaukee County Safety Building.Firefighters were unable to find anything concerning, and said there is no risk to the public.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat teams on Monday, April 16 responded to the area near the Milwaukee County Courthouse for a report of the smell of natural gas.The response occurred near 9th and State, also near the Milwaukee County Safety Building.Firefighters were unable to find anything concerning, and said there is no risk to the public.PHOTO GALLERY
'Unfortunate situation:' Red Cross sets up shelter for 24 displaced by fire at apartment complex
MILWAUKEE -- Two-dozen people were displaced by a fire in an apartment complex near 43rd and Arthur in Milwaukee early Saturday, April 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Two-dozen people were displaced by a fire in an apartment complex near 43rd and Arthur in Milwaukee early Saturday, April 14.
Milwaukee Fire Department pilot program aims to cut down 911 non-emergency calls
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has been pilot testing a new program to keep residents healthier.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has been pilot testing a new program to keep residents healthier.
Woman struck by vehicle, killed near Water and Kilbourn; striking driver cooperating
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed near Water and Kilbourn in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon, April 11.
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed near Water and Kilbourn in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon, April 11.
'Threw the cigarette down:' Firefighters battle small blaze at home near Edgeworth and Calumet
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Sunday, April 8 were called out to a home near Edgeworth Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Sunday, April 8 were called out to a home near Edgeworth Dr.
Vacant house fire near 33rd and Brown causes damage to neighboring home
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters responded to the scene of a two-alarm house fire late Thursday night, April 5 in Milwaukee.It happened in the area of 33rd and Brown just before midnight.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters responded to the scene of a two-alarm house fire late Thursday night, April 5 in Milwaukee.It happened in the area of 33rd and Brown just before midnight.
Fire destroys garage on Milwaukee's south side, causes damage to adjacent home
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side on Friday morning, April 6th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side on Friday morning, April 6th.
MFD warns of individuals going door-to-door, posing as firefighters
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are issuing a warning following reports of individuals in West Allis going door-to-door, posing as firefighters.MFD officials said these individuals ask to inspect fire alarms in homes.They noted that while the Milwaukee Fire Department does install smoke alarms on a daily basis in the city of Milwaukee, there would generally be a fire engine or ladder truck nearby.If you do not see that, MFD officials ask that you please ask to see a Milwaukee Fire Department ID card or City of Milwaukee badge.If they do not have that, you're asked to not let them in and please contact the police.
WEST ALLIS -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are issuing a warning following reports of individuals in West Allis going door-to-door, posing as firefighters.MFD officials said these individuals ask to inspect fire alarms in homes.They noted that while the Milwaukee Fire Department does install smoke alarms on a daily basis in the city of Milwaukee, there would generally be a fire engine or ladder truck nearby.If you do not see that, MFD officials ask that you please ask to see a Milwaukee Fire Department ID card or City of Milwaukee badge.If they do not have that, you're asked to not let them in and please contact the police.
'Very suspicious:' MFD battles 2 fires at same home in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to two fires at the same house within hours of each other Saturday morning, March 24.The Milwaukee Fire Department said the first time they were called out to the building near 23rd and Finn was around 2 a.m. Officials said they found a small rubbish fire on the second floor of the vacant building which was quickly knocked down.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to two fires at the same house within hours of each other Saturday morning, March 24.The Milwaukee Fire Department said the first time they were called out to the building near 23rd and Finn was around 2 a.m. Officials said they found a small rubbish fire on the second floor of the vacant building which was quickly knocked down.
MFD battles fire on 2nd floor of home near 51st and Custer; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a house fire in Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon, March 24.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a house fire in Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon, March 24.
Officer injured rescuing person from fire near Layton Boulevard and Lapham
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was injured rescuing a person in a wheelchair from a burning building.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was injured rescuing a person in a wheelchair from a burning building.
