Milwaukee woman pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend 'to defend herself'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-girlfriend on June 2 near 26th Street and National Avenue reached a plea deal in the case against her Thursday, Sept. 26.Tawana Eddmonds, 37, entered the plea to one count of first degree reckless homicide for the stabbing death of Cassandra Steward.A criminal complaint said Eddmonds walked into the police station and admitted to stabbing Steward in Steward's apartment building.Prosecutors said Eddmonds indicated she had been at Steward's apartment with a group -- smoking crack cocaine.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-girlfriend on June 2 near 26th Street and National Avenue reached a plea deal in the case against her Thursday, Sept. 26.Tawana Eddmonds, 37, entered the plea to one count of first degree reckless homicide for the stabbing death of Cassandra Steward.A criminal complaint said Eddmonds walked into the police station and admitted to stabbing Steward in Steward's apartment building.Prosecutors said Eddmonds indicated she had been at Steward's apartment with a group -- smoking crack cocaine.
'Mommy had given him medicine:' Mother pleads guilty after 5-year-old tested positive for methadone
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged with child neglect after prosecutors said her 5-year-old son ended up at Children's Hospital with methadone in his system reached a plea deal Thursday, Sept. 26.Leta Cha, 27, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of neglecting a child (consequence is bodily harm).
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged with child neglect after prosecutors said her 5-year-old son ended up at Children's Hospital with methadone in his system reached a plea deal Thursday, Sept. 26.Leta Cha, 27, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of neglecting a child (consequence is bodily harm).
'Wanted to shoot his gun:' Man who reportedly laughed after fatal shooting pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon accused in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on July 22 near Teutonia and Clarke pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon accused in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on July 22 near Teutonia and Clarke pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 26.
'Where's the money at?' Prison for man convicted in fatal shooting during robbery near 12th and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a robbery near 12th and Chambers in July 2017 was sentenced to prison.Royce Bernard, 21, on July 25 was convicted by a jury on one count of felony murder, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a robbery near 12th and Chambers in July 2017 was sentenced to prison.Royce Bernard, 21, on July 25 was convicted by a jury on one count of felony murder, as party to a crime.
'Kind of scary:' Man arrested after accidentally shooting 70-year-old friend while watching Packers
MILWAUKEE -- A Packers watch party ended with gunfire and an elderly man in the hospital Thursday night, Sept. 26 near Humboldt and Locust.Though many were tuned into last night's game, eyes turned to the incident that unfolded around 9:15 p.m. Some residents say they heard a shot from the 9th floor."All of a sudden, police just pulled up in here," said Crystal Wilson, who lives in the building."Paramedics and fire cars everywhere," said Ranlando Gee, who lives in the building.Evening routines and game time gatherings were cut short Thursday night after an incident inside of the Locust Court Apartments."It's kind of scary, and one of the neighbors did it," said Wilson.Police say a 58-year-old man was in one of the units watching the Packers game with his friends when he shot a 70-year-old man who was watching the game with him."I'm kind of shocked," said Gee.Authorities say the gunfire was accidental.
MILWAUKEE -- A Packers watch party ended with gunfire and an elderly man in the hospital Thursday night, Sept. 26 near Humboldt and Locust.Though many were tuned into last night's game, eyes turned to the incident that unfolded around 9:15 p.m. Some residents say they heard a shot from the 9th floor."All of a sudden, police just pulled up in here," said Crystal Wilson, who lives in the building."Paramedics and fire cars everywhere," said Ranlando Gee, who lives in the building.Evening routines and game time gatherings were cut short Thursday night after an incident inside of the Locust Court Apartments."It's kind of scary, and one of the neighbors did it," said Wilson.Police say a 58-year-old man was in one of the units watching the Packers game with his friends when he shot a 70-year-old man who was watching the game with him."I'm kind of shocked," said Gee.Authorities say the gunfire was accidental.
Milwaukee police: 46-year-old man shot, wounded near 23rd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
20-year-old man shot, wounded near 20th and North Avenue; police seek suspects
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 20th and North Avenue Friday morning, Sept. 27.Police say a 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries around 11:45 a.m. and was taken to Aurora Sinai Medical Center.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 20th and North Avenue Friday morning, Sept. 27.Police say a 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries around 11:45 a.m. and was taken to Aurora Sinai Medical Center.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MPD releases body camera video that shows officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Sept. 27 released a Community Briefing tied to the officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Sept. 27 released a Community Briefing tied to the officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes.
Recognize him? MPD seeks help to ID suspect who burglarized Big Bills Auto
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify and locate a suspect involved in a burglary at Big Bills Auto near 58th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 26.Officials say the unknown suspect intentionally entered around 2 a.m. Thursday -- and removed items from the store shelves without the owner's consent.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 20-30 years old, 5'10" tall with a slim build.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify and locate a suspect involved in a burglary at Big Bills Auto near 58th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 26.Officials say the unknown suspect intentionally entered around 2 a.m. Thursday -- and removed items from the store shelves without the owner's consent.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 20-30 years old, 5'10" tall with a slim build.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls for review of ICE arrest, MPD's involvement
MILWAUKEE -- There is controversy over the Milwaukee Police Department's assistance in a recent ICE arrest.
MILWAUKEE -- There is controversy over the Milwaukee Police Department's assistance in a recent ICE arrest.
2 men charged in connection with fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks at 5th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks at 5th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Milwaukee police arrest man, woman after an altercation leads to gunfire
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a 30-year-old Milwaukee man on Thursday, Sept. 26 after he allegedly shot and wounded a 31-year-old woman near 48th and Melvina.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. after the two engaged in a physical altercation.The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment -- and placed under arrest.The suspect of the shooting was also taken into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a 30-year-old Milwaukee man on Thursday, Sept. 26 after he allegedly shot and wounded a 31-year-old woman near 48th and Melvina.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. after the two engaged in a physical altercation.The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment -- and placed under arrest.The suspect of the shooting was also taken into custody.
Milwaukee police apprehend 1 'bahhhhh-d' suspect after a brief hoof pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- It is the part of "to serve and protect" they probably don't tell all police recruits.On Thursday, Sept. 26, Milwaukee police at District 2 were involved in a foot pursuit.
MILWAUKEE -- It is the part of "to serve and protect" they probably don't tell all police recruits.On Thursday, Sept. 26, Milwaukee police at District 2 were involved in a foot pursuit.
Police pursuit ends in crash near 27th and Ohio in Milwaukee, driver fled the scene
GREENFIELD -- A police pursuit that began in Greenfield late Wednesday night, Sept. 25 ended in a crash in Milwaukee.
GREENFIELD -- A police pursuit that began in Greenfield late Wednesday night, Sept. 25 ended in a crash in Milwaukee.
Police: Robbery suspect crashed into another vehicle during pursuit near 40th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday night, Sept. 25 confirmed a crash during a pursuit near 40th Street and Capitol Drive.Police said officers were chasing a robbery suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed into another vehicle around 7:45 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday night, Sept. 25 confirmed a crash during a pursuit near 40th Street and Capitol Drive.Police said officers were chasing a robbery suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed into another vehicle around 7:45 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.An investigation was ongoing.
Reward now $50K for info leading to arrest, conviction of person who killed Quanita 'Tay' Jackson
MILWAUKEE -- Attorney Michael Hupy announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25 an increase to his reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for fatally shooting Quanita "Tay" Jackson.
MILWAUKEE -- Attorney Michael Hupy announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25 an increase to his reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for fatally shooting Quanita "Tay" Jackson.
'There were children present:' Chaos unfolded as courtroom argument evolved into shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Chaos unfolded in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, as a courtroom argument spilled out into the street.
MILWAUKEE -- Chaos unfolded in downtown Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 24, as a courtroom argument spilled out into the street.