Father of woman's children set her on fire 'because she wouldn't pay her taxes,' complaint says
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a Milwaukee man set the mother of his children on fire "because she wouldn't pay her taxes and was buying other stuff." After setting Savannah Bailey ablaze on Valentine's Day, causing life-threatening injuries, a criminal complaint said Javaunte Jefferson drove away -- Bailey and the children left outside in -1-degree weather.Jefferson, 28, of Milwaukee faces six felonies:
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a Milwaukee man set the mother of his children on fire "because she wouldn't pay her taxes and was buying other stuff." After setting Savannah Bailey ablaze on Valentine's Day, causing life-threatening injuries, a criminal complaint said Javaunte Jefferson drove away -- Bailey and the children left outside in -1-degree weather.Jefferson, 28, of Milwaukee faces six felonies:
MPD: Search warrant executed near Downer and Locust on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department executed a search warrant on the city's east side on Monday night, Feb. 17.Tweets from The UWM Post showed tactical vehicles at the scene near Downer Avenue and Locust Street -- roughly three blocks south of UWM's campus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department executed a search warrant on the city's east side on Monday night, Feb. 17.Tweets from The UWM Post showed tactical vehicles at the scene near Downer Avenue and Locust Street -- roughly three blocks south of UWM's campus.
Milwaukee man charged with shooting kids who threw snowballs at car
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been charged on seven counts in connection to the shooting of children who threw snowballs at his car on Jan. 4.According to a criminal complaint, a group of children was playing in the snow near 61st and Birch on Milwaukee's north side, throwing snowballs at passing cars.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been charged on seven counts in connection to the shooting of children who threw snowballs at his car on Jan. 4.According to a criminal complaint, a group of children was playing in the snow near 61st and Birch on Milwaukee's north side, throwing snowballs at passing cars.
Police: 4 shot in 6.5-hour span in Milwaukee, 1 killed
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were shot in separate incidents in six and a half hours Sunday night, Feb. 16 into Monday morning, Feb. 17, and one died at the hospital.The first shooting happened at 9:11 p.m. near 20th Street and Keefe Avenue.According to police, a 23-year-old man was shot while inside a residence after an argument with the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were shot in separate incidents in six and a half hours Sunday night, Feb. 16 into Monday morning, Feb. 17, and one died at the hospital.The first shooting happened at 9:11 p.m. near 20th Street and Keefe Avenue.According to police, a 23-year-old man was shot while inside a residence after an argument with the shooter.
Nearly 100 'stand against domestic violence,' pray for Milwaukee mother, daughters found dead
MILWAUKEE -- A day after the bodies of a Milwaukee mother and her young daughters were found in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street, a vigil was held Monday evening, Feb. 17 at the site of the devastating discovery.
MILWAUKEE -- A day after the bodies of a Milwaukee mother and her young daughters were found in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street, a vigil was held Monday evening, Feb. 17 at the site of the devastating discovery.
Prosecutors: Man with lengthy history drove stolen vehicle that injured Water Works employee
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Feb. 14 against an 18-year-old Milwaukee man accused of stealing a Milwaukee woman's vehicle -- which was later involved in a crash that injured a Milwaukee Water Works employee on Feb. 10 near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Feb. 14 against an 18-year-old Milwaukee man accused of stealing a Milwaukee woman's vehicle -- which was later involved in a crash that injured a Milwaukee Water Works employee on Feb. 10 near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.
'Don't kill me:' Neighbor reported argument between Jerica Banks, Arzel Ivery after funeral, complaint says
MEMPHIS -- FOX6 News on Monday, Feb. 17 obtained a criminal complaint charging Arzel Ivery Sr.
MEMPHIS -- FOX6 News on Monday, Feb. 17 obtained a criminal complaint charging Arzel Ivery Sr.
Report: 21-month-old son of Jerica Banks, Arzel Ivery died following asthma complications
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Monday, Feb. 17 released a report on the death of Arzel Ivery Jr., who was 21 months old, and the son of Amarah "Jerica" Banks and Arzel Ivery Sr.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Monday, Feb. 17 released a report on the death of Arzel Ivery Jr., who was 21 months old, and the son of Amarah "Jerica" Banks and Arzel Ivery Sr.
Recognize him? Milwaukee police seek to ID man who cut another man with a box cutter
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the subject wanted for a substantial battery that occurred at the Walmart near S. 27th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the subject wanted for a substantial battery that occurred at the Walmart near S. 27th Street and W.
'Worst nightmare ending:' Missing mother, daughters found dead in garage; man in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales confirmed that Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were found dead on Sunday, Feb. 16 in a rear garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street -- a day after an Amber Alert was issued for the children.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales confirmed that Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were found dead on Sunday, Feb. 16 in a rear garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street -- a day after an Amber Alert was issued for the children.
'How can somebody do that?' Family devastated after mother, daughters found dead
MILWAUKEE -- The aunt and sister of Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, the Milwaukee mother found dead with her 4- and 5-year-old daughters in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street spoke with FOX6 News at the scene Sunday, Feb. 16 -- devastated by this tragedy."You have to be a heartless monster to do something like this to someone," said Shilloh Loper, Banks' aunt. "I don't know what to even say, but I know I'll never get over this.
MILWAUKEE -- The aunt and sister of Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, the Milwaukee mother found dead with her 4- and 5-year-old daughters in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street spoke with FOX6 News at the scene Sunday, Feb. 16 -- devastated by this tragedy."You have to be a heartless monster to do something like this to someone," said Shilloh Loper, Banks' aunt. "I don't know what to even say, but I know I'll never get over this.
Missing and endangered: Statewide alert issued for UWM student not seen since Feb. 14
MILWAUKEE -- A statewide alert was issued Sunday, Feb. 16 for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee freshman considered missing and endangered.Sean Baek was last seen leaving the main entrance of the Cambridge Commons residence hall near North Avenue and Cambridge Avenue at 1:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14.Baek was last seen wearing a Milwaukee Bucks cap, a maroon, white, and dark-colored shirt, and white shoes.
MILWAUKEE -- A statewide alert was issued Sunday, Feb. 16 for a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee freshman considered missing and endangered.Sean Baek was last seen leaving the main entrance of the Cambridge Commons residence hall near North Avenue and Cambridge Avenue at 1:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14.Baek was last seen wearing a Milwaukee Bucks cap, a maroon, white, and dark-colored shirt, and white shoes.
Police: Man suspected in double shooting near 11th and Lapham shot 24 hours later
MILWAUKEE -- Police said a man suspected in a double shooting Saturday, Feb. 15 was the victim of a shooting that happened 24 hours later.Police were called to 10th Street and Greenfield Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, where they found the Milwaukee man, 38, with injuries that were not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Police said a man suspected in a double shooting Saturday, Feb. 15 was the victim of a shooting that happened 24 hours later.Police were called to 10th Street and Greenfield Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, where they found the Milwaukee man, 38, with injuries that were not life-threatening.
22-year-old shot near Clarke & Hubbard, Milwaukee police say
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a 22-year-old Milwaukee man in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.Authorities say the incident happened around 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 near Clarke and Hubbard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a 22-year-old Milwaukee man in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.Authorities say the incident happened around 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 near Clarke and Hubbard.
MPD: Man shot, wounded near 44th and Garfield
MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was shot and wounded on Milwaukee's north side, police say.The incident unfolded near 44th and Garfield at around 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.
MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was shot and wounded on Milwaukee's north side, police say.The incident unfolded near 44th and Garfield at around 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16.
Julius Rodgers, man struck in hit-and-run near 46th and Burleigh, dies of injuries
MILWAUKEE -- Julius "Bud" Rodgers, the man struck in a hit-and-run Friday, Jan.31 near 46th Street and Burleigh, has died from his injuries, a family member told FOX6 News.Rodgers' son, Dana Willis-Rodgers, said his father died late Saturday night, Feb. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Julius "Bud" Rodgers, the man struck in a hit-and-run Friday, Jan.31 near 46th Street and Burleigh, has died from his injuries, a family member told FOX6 News.Rodgers' son, Dana Willis-Rodgers, said his father died late Saturday night, Feb. 15.
Police: 2 men hurt in shooting near 11th and Lapham
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 11th Street and Lapham Boulevard Saturday morning, Feb. 15.It happened around 11 a.m.Police said the victims, ages 34 and 41, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 11th Street and Lapham Boulevard Saturday morning, Feb. 15.It happened around 11 a.m.Police said the victims, ages 34 and 41, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
'I'm worried:' Amber Alert issued 1 week after Milwaukee mother, daughters reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- Saturday, Feb. 15 marked one week since a Milwaukee mother and her two daughters were reported missing -- and an Amber Alert was issued.The Amber Alert noted Amarah "Jerica" Banks, Camaria Banks, and Zaniya Ivery are believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances.
MILWAUKEE -- Saturday, Feb. 15 marked one week since a Milwaukee mother and her two daughters were reported missing -- and an Amber Alert was issued.The Amber Alert noted Amarah "Jerica" Banks, Camaria Banks, and Zaniya Ivery are believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances.