Franklin PD: Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Walmart on S. 27th Street

Franklin PD: Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Walmart on S. 27th Street

FRANKLIN -- Police say a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Walmart on S. 27th Street in Franklin on Thursday morning, Dec. 19.Officials say at 10:15 a.m., they received a 911 call from managers at the Walmart reporting they had discovered an indication that an explosive device may be in the building.The store was safely evacuated and the building was searched by officers from the Franklin Police Department with assistance of Explosive Detection K-9(s) from the Milwaukee Police Department and Department of Homeland Security.No explosive devices were located in the building.The store was expected to reopen for business Thursday afternoon.

FRANKLIN -- Police say a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Walmart on S. 27th Street in Franklin on Thursday morning, Dec. 19.Officials say at 10:15 a.m., they received a 911 call from managers at the Walmart reporting they had discovered an indication that an explosive device may be in the building.The store was safely evacuated and the building was searched by officers from the Franklin Police Department with assistance of Explosive Detection K-9(s) from the Milwaukee Police Department and Department of Homeland Security.No explosive devices were located in the building.The store was expected to reopen for business Thursday afternoon.

'My whole body hurts:' Striking driver at large after hit-and-run in busy Milwaukee intersection

'My whole body hurts:' Striking driver at large after hit-and-run in busy Milwaukee intersection

MILWAUKEE -- With hazy memories of the incident, a Milwaukee woman said she'll never forget the pain she experienced when she was struck by a vehicle near 76th Street and Capitol Drive in Milwaukee in a hit-and-run.

MILWAUKEE -- With hazy memories of the incident, a Milwaukee woman said she'll never forget the pain she experienced when she was struck by a vehicle near 76th Street and Capitol Drive in Milwaukee in a hit-and-run.

Man accused of leading authorities on 65-mile chase, backing car over officer, charged on 4 counts

Man accused of leading authorities on 65-mile chase, backing car over officer, charged on 4 counts

WAUKESHA -- The man accused of backing a vehicle over a Waukesha Police officer before leading authorities on a 65-mile chase appeared in court Dec. 18.Thomas Chadwick is charged with two counts of recklessly endangering safety and two counts of resisting an officer.It started with Waukesha Police officers approaching Chadwick outside a Kohl's department store.

WAUKESHA -- The man accused of backing a vehicle over a Waukesha Police officer before leading authorities on a 65-mile chase appeared in court Dec. 18.Thomas Chadwick is charged with two counts of recklessly endangering safety and two counts of resisting an officer.It started with Waukesha Police officers approaching Chadwick outside a Kohl's department store.

FPC to hold special meeting to vote on resolution to reappoint Chief Morales

FPC to hold special meeting to vote on resolution to reappoint Chief Morales

MILWAUKEE - A special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 to vote on a resolution to reappoint Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The meeting was set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued this statement Tuesday on this issue:

MILWAUKEE - A special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 to vote on a resolution to reappoint Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The meeting was set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued this statement Tuesday on this issue:

Police: Man shot near 7th and Atkinson while chasing shooters in his vehicle after argument

Police: Man shot near 7th and Atkinson while chasing shooters in his vehicle after argument

MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot and wounded near 7th Street and Atkinson Avenue Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17.Police said it happened around 12:45 p.m. -- as the 44-year-old victim chased the shooters in his vehicle after a verbal altercation.Several shots were fired, and the victim was struck once, while his vehicle was struck several times.The 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Police were seeking the shooters.

MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot and wounded near 7th Street and Atkinson Avenue Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17.Police said it happened around 12:45 p.m. -- as the 44-year-old victim chased the shooters in his vehicle after a verbal altercation.Several shots were fired, and the victim was struck once, while his vehicle was struck several times.The 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Police were seeking the shooters.

Devin Jones pleads not guilty to charges in double shooting near 44th and Center

Devin Jones pleads not guilty to charges in double shooting near 44th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- Devin Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to charges in connection with a double shooting that happened near 44th and Center on Sunday, Nov. 10.

MILWAUKEE -- Devin Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to charges in connection with a double shooting that happened near 44th and Center on Sunday, Nov. 10.

'I heard over 32 shots:' Police on scene for 16 hours after shootout with reckless driver

'I heard over 32 shots:' Police on scene for 16 hours after shootout with reckless driver

MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital Sunday night, Dec. 15 after a shootout with Milwaukee police near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police said it all started around 8 p.m. when officers began pursuing the man for reckless driving.The gunfire erupted outside several homes and apartments."I heard over 32 shots," said Asha Coleman, neighbor.

MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital Sunday night, Dec. 15 after a shootout with Milwaukee police near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police said it all started around 8 p.m. when officers began pursuing the man for reckless driving.The gunfire erupted outside several homes and apartments."I heard over 32 shots," said Asha Coleman, neighbor.

2 arrested after pursuit of vehicle taken in robbery ended in crash near 27th and North

2 arrested after pursuit of vehicle taken in robbery ended in crash near 27th and North

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 27th Street and North Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16.It began near 35th Street and Capitol Drive just after 8 p.m.Police said officers spotted a vehicle taken in an armed robbery earlier Monday evening.The officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and the pursuit ensued before ending in the crash at 27th and North.The driver and passenger then fled on foot, police said, by they were arrested a short time later.An investigation was ongoing.

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 27th Street and North Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16.It began near 35th Street and Capitol Drive just after 8 p.m.Police said officers spotted a vehicle taken in an armed robbery earlier Monday evening.The officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and the pursuit ensued before ending in the crash at 27th and North.The driver and passenger then fled on foot, police said, by they were arrested a short time later.An investigation was ongoing.