Killer 'friend' called 'Trouble:' Jury convicts man charged in shooting death, who apparently spoke at vigil

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said was found with a smoking gun that was used in a string of crimes including two homicides and a canicide was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Thursday, April 18.

Dariaz Higgins pleads not guilty to amended charges in shooting death of Sierra Robinson

MILWAUKEE -- Dariaz Higgins, accused in the shooting death of the mother of his child, which injured two others, pleaded not guilty to amended charges on Thursday, April 18.

Dennis Thomas pleads not guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed young woman

MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Thomas pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 18 to multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near Teutonia and Oriole earlier this month.Thomas, 30, faces one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration and one count of hit-and-run resulting in death.

Medical examiner's report indicates speed may have been a factor in crash that killed 2 in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A report released by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Wednesday, April 17 indicated a vehicle containing two people who died at the scene of a crash Monday, April 15 in Milwaukee conducted a U-turn just prior to the collision.

Police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen at Pick 'n Save near 35th and North

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl.Tyana Lowe's mother said the teenager was last seen on Monday, April 15 shortly before 9:30 p.m. leaving the Pick 'n Save store near 35th and North.

MPD seeks help to ID passenger of vehicle that shot at, chased another vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help in identifying a passenger of a vehicle that shot at and chased another vehicle on Saturday afternoon, March 30.

Caught on camera: MPD needs help to ID suspect wanted for armed robbery

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for an armed robbery of a business at Capitol and Teutonia on Monday evening, April 15.Officials say the suspect entered the store around 6:15 p.m. and displayed a handgun from his waistband while demanding money from the cash register.

Police seek driver who struck Milwaukee County Transit System bus near 27th and Hopkins

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a vehicle struck a Milwaukee County Transit System bus Tuesday afternoon, April 16 -- and fled the scene.It happened around 1:30 p.m. near 27th and Hopkins.The extent of injuries wasn't immediately clear.The investigation was ongoing.

50 months in prison for man accused of attempting to cause death of officer during standoff

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of attempting to cause the death of a Milwaukee police officer during a more than 10-hour standoff on April 25, 2018 was sentenced to prison Tuesday, April 16.Ackim Scott, 28, in February pleaded no contest to one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon, and was found guilty.In court on Tuesday, April 16, Scott was sentenced to serve 50 months in prison (just over four years) and 50 months extended supervision.

Deferred prosecution agreement for man accused of injuring MATC guard, biting 2 officers in scuffle

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man charged following an incident that happened at the downtown campus of Milwaukee Area Technical College in November 2018 entered into a deferred prosecution agreement Tuesday, April 16.David Starks, 33, pleaded guilty to one felony count of battery to school district officers, etc.

Prosecutors: Fatal shooting near Girls Scouts HQ stemmed from argument over loud music

MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a fatal shooting in January near the Girl Scouts of Southeast Wisconsin headquarters near 70th and O'Connor followed an argument between the victim and a neighbor over loud music.Dewayne Ford, 32, of Milwaukee, faces two counts:

'Be prepared to die:' Man accused of stabbing girlfriend's father 6 times near 39th and Chambers

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man faces attempted homicide charges, accused of stabbing his girlfriend's father near 39th and Chambers after the father arrived at their home following a call from the woman, who indicated she had been threatened and feared for her life.Travelle Wilks, 34, faces the following charges: