Milwaukee awarded $317K Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to combat firearm violence
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
Police: Driver crashes into tree near Appleton and Nash in Milwaukee, vehicle catches fire
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; was self-inflicted
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
Ahead of sentencing, defense requests parole at 60 for Jordan Fricke after Officer Rittner's death
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to burning 2-year-old with lighter because he was 'mad' at boy's mom
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
Police: 2 men shot, killed while sitting in vehicle; may be drug-related
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
Prosecutors: Men who confessed to 3 armed robberies arrested within 30 minutes of 1st crime
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.
Driver dies after car leaves road at high rate of speed, becomes wedged between stump and tree
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
Probation plus jail time for 17-year-old who led pursuit after driving into crowd of protesters
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy from Milwaukee, accused of leading police on a pursuit after driving into a crowd of protesters in an incident captured by FOX6's cameras on Aug. 3 was sentenced to two years' probation plus jail time Tuesday, Oct. 1.Dayvon Chambers on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of flee or elude an officer for the incident that happened near 12th and Center.He was then sentenced to serve one year and six months in prison, which was stayed, and two years' extended supervision, which was also stayed.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy from Milwaukee, accused of leading police on a pursuit after driving into a crowd of protesters in an incident captured by FOX6's cameras on Aug. 3 was sentenced to two years' probation plus jail time Tuesday, Oct. 1.Dayvon Chambers on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of flee or elude an officer for the incident that happened near 12th and Center.He was then sentenced to serve one year and six months in prison, which was stayed, and two years' extended supervision, which was also stayed.
'Sudden and violent brawl:' Father, 2 sons charged in attack at Zebb's 'over a dispute about a girl'
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Sept. 27 against a father and his two sons in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb's Family Restaurant on Milwaukee's south side on Sunday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Sept. 27 against a father and his two sons in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb's Family Restaurant on Milwaukee's south side on Sunday, Sept. 22.
'Feeling very sad:' Young man killed, woman hurt in double shooting near 38th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- A double shooting left an 18-year-old man dead and a 34-year-old woman hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A double shooting left an 18-year-old man dead and a 34-year-old woman hurt.
'I support the chief:' Mayor Barrett speaks out ahead of FPC announcement on Chief Morales
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett emphatically supported Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Oct. 1, a day after Morales said he expects news by week's end regarding whether he'll remain MPD's chief during a WTMJ Radio panel."There has been a conversation between the Mayor and I," Chief Morales said on WTMJ Radio Monday morning. "I'd like to stay.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett emphatically supported Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Oct. 1, a day after Morales said he expects news by week's end regarding whether he'll remain MPD's chief during a WTMJ Radio panel."There has been a conversation between the Mayor and I," Chief Morales said on WTMJ Radio Monday morning. "I'd like to stay.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 42nd and Glendale in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 on the city's northwest side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 on the city's northwest side.
Homicide charge filed against man prosecutors say fired shot that killed Jasmine Banks
MILWAUKEE -- A third man was charged in connection with a shooting that killed Jasmine Banks, 23, who was shot in the head as she drove near 5th and Center on Sept. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- A third man was charged in connection with a shooting that killed Jasmine Banks, 23, who was shot in the head as she drove near 5th and Center on Sept. 19.
Arrested: Man wanted for 5 food truck robberies was left out of jail, now he's committed another crime
UPDATE (Tuesday, Oct. 1): Benito Herrera Tonche was arrested in Sun Prairie -- after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
UPDATE (Tuesday, Oct. 1): Benito Herrera Tonche was arrested in Sun Prairie -- after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Police: 2 men hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee; shooters sought
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee late Monday afternoon and Monday night, Sept. 30.The first happened around 4:15 p.m. near 26th Street and Wright Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee late Monday afternoon and Monday night, Sept. 30.The first happened around 4:15 p.m. near 26th Street and Wright Street.
Waukesha police ID victim of fatal fire, locate classic car missing from residence
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
'Move or die:' Graffiti spray-painted on Milwaukee home a month after a brutal attack there
MILWAUKEE -- A Walker's Point family said they want justice after two crimes in as many months.
MILWAUKEE -- A Walker's Point family said they want justice after two crimes in as many months.
Milwaukee police: 55-year-old man shot, wounded near Meinecke and Grant
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old man was shot and wounded near Meinecke Avenue and Grant Boulevard in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Sept. 30.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened shortly before noon.
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old man was shot and wounded near Meinecke Avenue and Grant Boulevard in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Sept. 30.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened shortly before noon.