'We'd prefer not to:' MPD releases statement defending pursuit policy after 3 deaths in less than 10 days
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police released a statement late Wednesday night, April 24 defending their policy for vehicle pursuits.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police released a statement late Wednesday night, April 24 defending their policy for vehicle pursuits.
'Go get your dad:' Man charged after female victim punched, shot at after argument at gas station
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges after prosecutors said an argument at a gas station later became physical.Cyrus Glave, 33, faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, a female victim reported on April 18, she was involved in an argument with a man at a gas station.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges after prosecutors said an argument at a gas station later became physical.Cyrus Glave, 33, faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, a female victim reported on April 18, she was involved in an argument with a man at a gas station.
'Heart of the business:' Burglar got away with expensive point-of-sale equipment at La Caribeña
MILWAUKEE -- A brazen burglar snatched $5,000 worth of equipment from a restaurant on Milwaukee's south side, and as of Tuesday, April 23, he was still on the run -- with police working to figure out who he is.Officers with MPD's District 5 were among the first on scene early Tuesday morning at La Caribeña on Pearl Street near Mitchell Street -- where the door is always open, but on Tuesday, it wasn't because they wanted it to be.
MILWAUKEE -- A brazen burglar snatched $5,000 worth of equipment from a restaurant on Milwaukee's south side, and as of Tuesday, April 23, he was still on the run -- with police working to figure out who he is.Officers with MPD's District 5 were among the first on scene early Tuesday morning at La Caribeña on Pearl Street near Mitchell Street -- where the door is always open, but on Tuesday, it wasn't because they wanted it to be.
17-year-old boy accused of leading police on chase reaching estimated speeds of up to 70 mph
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy is accused of leading Milwaukee police officers on a pursuit reaching estimated speeds of up to 70 miles per hour through Milwaukee neighborhoods.Isiah Nellum of Milwaukee faces one felony count of attempting to flee or elude an officer.According to a criminal complaint, on April 20, around 11:30 p.m., officers on patrol spotted a vehicle being driven recklessly near 15th and Atkinson -- traveling at speeds of approximately 60 to 70 miles per hour.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy is accused of leading Milwaukee police officers on a pursuit reaching estimated speeds of up to 70 miles per hour through Milwaukee neighborhoods.Isiah Nellum of Milwaukee faces one felony count of attempting to flee or elude an officer.According to a criminal complaint, on April 20, around 11:30 p.m., officers on patrol spotted a vehicle being driven recklessly near 15th and Atkinson -- traveling at speeds of approximately 60 to 70 miles per hour.
Surveillance cameras captured moments before, after suspected fatal shooting at 77th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 77th and Villard Wednesday evening, April 24.Police responded shortly after 6 p.m. -- and the investigation was focused on a green vehicle that appeared to have crashed at the scene.According police, a 28-year-old woman, identified as Brandie Toombs, suffered a gunshot wound while inside of a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 77th and Villard Wednesday evening, April 24.Police responded shortly after 6 p.m. -- and the investigation was focused on a green vehicle that appeared to have crashed at the scene.According police, a 28-year-old woman, identified as Brandie Toombs, suffered a gunshot wound while inside of a vehicle.
1 year later, family seeks answers in Milwaukee man's murder: 'Don't want him to be a cold case'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is searching for answers one year after their loved one was brutally murdered."Not a second goes by that I don't think about my son," said Caprice Williams, Jimmie Williams' mother.Jimmie Williams was taken from this world April 21, 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is searching for answers one year after their loved one was brutally murdered."Not a second goes by that I don't think about my son," said Caprice Williams, Jimmie Williams' mother.Jimmie Williams was taken from this world April 21, 2018.
MPD: 14-year-old boy charged in connection with triple shooting at 36th and Courtland
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with the shooting of three other teens near 36th and Courtland in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with the shooting of three other teens near 36th and Courtland in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 18.
Pole strikes through truck's windshield near 48th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A pole went straight through the windshield of a truck near 48th and Capitol, nearly striking the driver on Wednesday morning, April 24.According to Milwaukee police, an RV hit the truck and a pole, and the pole fell and impaled the windshield of the truck.Remarkably, no one was injured.A FOX6 viewer shared photos of the aftermath.
MILWAUKEE -- A pole went straight through the windshield of a truck near 48th and Capitol, nearly striking the driver on Wednesday morning, April 24.According to Milwaukee police, an RV hit the truck and a pole, and the pole fell and impaled the windshield of the truck.Remarkably, no one was injured.A FOX6 viewer shared photos of the aftermath.
$150K cash bond set for Marcellus Purifoy, accused of fleeing MPD after shooting that injured 3
MILWAUKEE -- Marcellus Purifoy made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday, April 24 on multiple charges in connection with a police pursuit and crash that ended near 40th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Marcellus Purifoy made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday, April 24 on multiple charges in connection with a police pursuit and crash that ended near 40th and North Ave.
Prosecutors: Driver arrested with cocaine, fentanyl after chase led to rollover caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- A 1.8-mile pursuit ended in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, where a vehicle flipped and a driver was ejected.
MILWAUKEE -- A 1.8-mile pursuit ended in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, where a vehicle flipped and a driver was ejected.
Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash near Brady and Van Buren
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash Monday morning, April 22 near Brady Street and Van Buren Street on Milwaukee's east side.It happened around 11:30 a.m.Police said the driver of a vehicle headed southbound on Holton Street failed to negotiate a curve and headed southbound in the northbound lane.A second vehicle headed northbound attempted to avoid the crash, but struck the other vehicle's driver's side door.The driver of the vehicle that was hit was taken to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The driver of the striking vehicle suffered minor injuries and was cooperating with police.The investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash Monday morning, April 22 near Brady Street and Van Buren Street on Milwaukee's east side.It happened around 11:30 a.m.Police said the driver of a vehicle headed southbound on Holton Street failed to negotiate a curve and headed southbound in the northbound lane.A second vehicle headed northbound attempted to avoid the crash, but struck the other vehicle's driver's side door.The driver of the vehicle that was hit was taken to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.The driver of the striking vehicle suffered minor injuries and was cooperating with police.The investigation was ongoing.
'It's unfortunate:' Alderman supports pursuit policy despite 3 deaths in less than 10 days
MILWAUKEE -- As of Monday, April 22, there had been three fatalities linked to police pursuits in Milwaukee in less than 10 days.
MILWAUKEE -- As of Monday, April 22, there had been three fatalities linked to police pursuits in Milwaukee in less than 10 days.
Medical examiner: 18-year-old dies after wreck at 40th and North following police pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man who died after colliding with a school bus on Thursday, April 18.The wreck happened near the intersection of 40th and North Avenue around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday following a police pursuit and shooting investigation.The 18-year-old died at Froedtert Hospital on Sunday, April 21 from injuries suffered from the wreck.Officials said an autopsy was pending as of Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death of an 18-year-old man who died after colliding with a school bus on Thursday, April 18.The wreck happened near the intersection of 40th and North Avenue around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday following a police pursuit and shooting investigation.The 18-year-old died at Froedtert Hospital on Sunday, April 21 from injuries suffered from the wreck.Officials said an autopsy was pending as of Monday.
'Drunken dispute:' Man pleads not guilty in shooting that killed man 3 days after he moved to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of fatally shooting another man near 29th and Burleigh during "a drunken dispute" pleaded not guilty on Monday, April 22.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of fatally shooting another man near 29th and Burleigh during "a drunken dispute" pleaded not guilty on Monday, April 22.
Deloise Lipsey, accused of aiding accused murderer Dariaz Higgins, in custody after testing positive for THC
MILWAUKEE -- Deloise Lipsey, accused of harboring/aiding Dariaz Higgins, who stands accused of fatally shooting the mother of his child -- which prompted an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Noelani Robinson, was in court Monday, April 22 in connection with two open cases filed against her.Lipsey faces one count of harboring/aiding a felon after prosecutors said she was with Higgins before and after the fatal shooting of Sierra Robinson near 91st and Mill on March 11.
MILWAUKEE -- Deloise Lipsey, accused of harboring/aiding Dariaz Higgins, who stands accused of fatally shooting the mother of his child -- which prompted an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Noelani Robinson, was in court Monday, April 22 in connection with two open cases filed against her.Lipsey faces one count of harboring/aiding a felon after prosecutors said she was with Higgins before and after the fatal shooting of Sierra Robinson near 91st and Mill on March 11.
Video: City officials explain consequences of reckless driving, pursuit policy
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials produced a video which aims to end reckless driving in the city.The video, first released on Oct. 2, 2018, features Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, Public Safety Chair Bob Donovan and Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials produced a video which aims to end reckless driving in the city.The video, first released on Oct. 2, 2018, features Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, Public Safety Chair Bob Donovan and Police Chief Alfonso Morales.