Mother charged with child neglect after 2-year-old son burned with lighter throughout his body
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday, Oct. 9 against the mother of a 2-year-old boy who suffered severe burns, allegedly inflicted by Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, who was charged on Sept. 30.Jawarria Addarr, 23, of Milwaukee, faces one count of neglecting a child -- consequence is bodily harm.According to a criminal complaint, Addarr told investigators she left her two children with Powell on Sept. 21 while she went to her mom's house to do laundry.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday, Oct. 9 against the mother of a 2-year-old boy who suffered severe burns, allegedly inflicted by Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, who was charged on Sept. 30.Jawarria Addarr, 23, of Milwaukee, faces one count of neglecting a child -- consequence is bodily harm.According to a criminal complaint, Addarr told investigators she left her two children with Powell on Sept. 21 while she went to her mom's house to do laundry.
Caught on camera: MPD seeks help to ID man wanted in business burglary
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man involved in a business burglary that occurred on Sept. 18th.
MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man involved in a business burglary that occurred on Sept. 18th.
'You got the wrong man:' Wife says DNA will clear husband, accused of sexual assault in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The wife of a man accused of brutally attacking and sexually assaulting a woman told FOX6 News Tuesday, Oct. 8 he's innocent, and DNA will clear him.Two charges, first-degree sexual assault, use of a dangerous weapon and burglary while committing battery on a person were filed Aug. 5 against Damien Morgan, 31, of Milwaukee.The case dates back to July 28, when prosecutors said with the help of another man, Morgan stormed into a home near 10th Street and Arthur Avenue with a gun -- attacking and assaulting a woman who was baby-sitting.
MILWAUKEE -- The wife of a man accused of brutally attacking and sexually assaulting a woman told FOX6 News Tuesday, Oct. 8 he's innocent, and DNA will clear him.Two charges, first-degree sexual assault, use of a dangerous weapon and burglary while committing battery on a person were filed Aug. 5 against Damien Morgan, 31, of Milwaukee.The case dates back to July 28, when prosecutors said with the help of another man, Morgan stormed into a home near 10th Street and Arthur Avenue with a gun -- attacking and assaulting a woman who was baby-sitting.
Police dig up backyard after report of human remains buried on property, find remains of dog
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police served a search warrant at a home near N. 24th Place and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police served a search warrant at a home near N. 24th Place and W.
Milwaukee police need help to ID men wanted for armed robbery near 46th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying two men wanted in an armed robbery at a business.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying two men wanted in an armed robbery at a business.
'They don't care:' 3 hurt when pursuit of reckless driver ended in crash involving MPD squad
MILWAUKEE — A pursuit involving a reckless driver ended in a crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad Tuesday morning, Oct. 8 near Sherman and Hampton.
MILWAUKEE — A pursuit involving a reckless driver ended in a crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad Tuesday morning, Oct. 8 near Sherman and Hampton.
'It's about prevention:' Milwaukee awarded $317K DOJ grant to fund services for victims of gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods -- intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods -- intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in separate shootings Tuesday morning, Oct. 8.According to police, a 23-year-old man was accidentally shot while a man was cleaning his gun.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in separate shootings Tuesday morning, Oct. 8.According to police, a 23-year-old man was accidentally shot while a man was cleaning his gun.
Steve Nitsch pleads not guilty to charge tied to knife fight at Zebb's Restaurant
MILWAUKEE -- Steve Nitch, the 55-year-old man charged in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb’s Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.Nitsch is accused along with his sons, Stephen and Thomas, in the incident at Zebb's.
MILWAUKEE -- Steve Nitch, the 55-year-old man charged in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb’s Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.Nitsch is accused along with his sons, Stephen and Thomas, in the incident at Zebb's.
Police ID 33-year-old woman fatally shot near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, Oct. 8 identified the 33-year-old woman who was found dead on the ground near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee around 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, Oct. 8 identified the 33-year-old woman who was found dead on the ground near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee around 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Police: 18-year-old woman shot, wounded near 57th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 57th and Villard Monday night, Oct. 7.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believe to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 57th and Villard Monday night, Oct. 7.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believe to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and police were seeking the shooter.
'Things will get worse:' Police union president speaks on proposed cuts at public hearing on city budget
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Monday, Oct. 7 asked Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales about cuts to his department in the 2020 budget proposal, ahead of the first opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposal Monday evening."When you reduce, or your response times drop, when your community interaction drops and the businesses aren't able to see law enforcement, they don't feel safe," said Chief Morales. "They shut down."The Milwaukee Common Council chambers at City Hall were packed, with representatives from community organizations explaining to city leaders what changes they'd like to see in the budget -- namely the Milwaukee Police Association.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Monday, Oct. 7 asked Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales about cuts to his department in the 2020 budget proposal, ahead of the first opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposal Monday evening."When you reduce, or your response times drop, when your community interaction drops and the businesses aren't able to see law enforcement, they don't feel safe," said Chief Morales. "They shut down."The Milwaukee Common Council chambers at City Hall were packed, with representatives from community organizations explaining to city leaders what changes they'd like to see in the budget -- namely the Milwaukee Police Association.
MPD: 1 in custody, 3 sought after pursuit on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested one person and were searching for three more after an incident on the city's south side on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said officers observed vehicle being driven erratically and said the driver attempted to hit a marked squad car near S.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested one person and were searching for three more after an incident on the city's south side on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said officers observed vehicle being driven erratically and said the driver attempted to hit a marked squad car near S.
'Scary to see:' 3 women shot, 2 killed in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Three women were shot in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Three women were shot in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee.
Police: 27-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Lincoln Memorial Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
Police: 26-year-old Milwaukee man stabbed during physical altercation over debt
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.
43-year-old woman hit by stray bullet while inside home near 18th and Stark
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.
2 charged after police seize $935K in cash, marijuana, vape cartridges from Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.
'Does God deal in coincidences?' Religious items miraculously salvaged from Trinity church fire
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.