MPD: Suspect arrested in homicide near Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 1 confirmed an arrest was made in connection with a homicide at 19th and Wisconsin Friday, March 29.

MPD Chief Alfonso Morales reports 10% decrease in homicides compared to this time in 2018

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Monday, April 1 announced some crime statistics from the first quarter of 2019, showing a 10 percent decrease in homicides.The chief said in the first quarter of 2019, Milwaukee saw a 22 percent decrease in both carjackings and non-fatal shootings -- compared to this time in 2018.Below is the complete message from the police chief:"As we end the first quarter of 2019, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales would like to thank the people of our city for their continued assistance and support as we work together to keep our city safe.

Milwaukee police: Reported abduction over the weekend is 'baseless in nature'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police offered an update on Monday, April 1 on a reported "abduction" that took place over the weekend.Officials stated the following in a news release:

MPD officers, 3 others hurt in crash involving squad that followed pursuit

MILWAUKEE -- Four people, including police officers, were hurt in a crash that happened near Teutonia and Hope after a pursuit was terminated.This all began shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, March 31 when officers observed a black ford fusion with Wisconsin license plates traveling southbound on Teutonia at a high rate of speed.

Trial begins Monday for final defendant in murder of housing inspector Greg ‘Ziggy’ Zyszkiewicz

MILWAUKEE -- A jury trial begins Monday, April 1 for a young man prosecutors said was part of a carjacking crew that fatally shot Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector who was on the job near 22nd and Cherry on March 22, 2017.Eric Smiley Jr., 23, faces multiple charges:

'So tired of violence:' 7-year-old girl injured after double shooting near 28th and Glendale

MILWAUKEE -- A 7-year-old girl and 30-year-old man are being treated for injuries after a double shooting that happened near 28th and Glendale on Friday, March 29.According to officials, a confrontation occurred between two subjects when shots were fired, striking the 7-year-old.

Man arrested after attempted armed robbery near Oakland and Locust

MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery attempt near Oakland and Locust early morning Saturday, March 30.According to officials, the man fled in a car that led to a police pursuit until his car became disabled near 8th and Locust.

Milwaukee police: Reported abduction over the weekend is ‘baseless in nature’

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police offered an update on Monday, April 1 on a reported "abduction" that took place over the weekend.Officials stated in a statement:

MPD: Man follows 13-year-old girl home from school, tells her to 'get in' his vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help after they say a 13-year-old girl was followed home from school by a man in a vehicle earlier this month.

Ramone Jones, accused in fatal stabbing of Jamie Wilson appears in court for preliminary hearing

MILWAUKEE -- Charged in the fatal stabbing of Jamie Wilson, Ramone Jones, 42, was in court Thursday, March 28 for his preliminary hearing after his arrest in Kentucky.Jones faces the following criminal charges:

'Car seat was heavy:' Milwaukee mother accused of leaving 1-year-old in car while she shopped

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is facing charges, accused of leaving her 1-year-old child in a vehicle alone for approximately an hour while she shopped for groceries at Metro Market.Chenille Cole, 28, faces one count of neglecting a child -- specified harm did not occur and child under 6 years of age.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Metro Market store near Van Buren and Juneau, where they spoke with a security guard who indicated a customer alerted store staff that there was an infant alone in a vehicle in the parking lot.