DPW seeks donations for parking enforcement officer 'violently attacked' on the job
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl who was shot during confrontation pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
'This ain't no game:' 18 years in prison for man convicted in 3 armed robberies in 5-month period
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police: 2 shot, injured while walking near 60th and Fairmount in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday, April 17 near 60th and Fairmount.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday, April 17 near 60th and Fairmount.
'Didn't deserve it:' 4 years after arson in Milwaukee claimed 2 lives, loved ones hope for justice
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after an arson claimed the lives of two people on Milwaukee's north side, the pain remains very fresh.
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after an arson claimed the lives of two people on Milwaukee's north side, the pain remains very fresh.
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.
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: 2 arrested after reckless driver crashed near 35th Street Viaduct
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a crash near 4200 block of W.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a crash near 4200 block of W.
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.
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.
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.
'My baby didn't deserve this:' Mother begs someone to come forward after 11-year-old shot
MILWAUKEE -- An 11-year-old girl was recovering Wednesday, April 17 after being struck by a stray bullet near 44th and Locust Tuesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- An 11-year-old girl was recovering Wednesday, April 17 after being struck by a stray bullet near 44th and Locust Tuesday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.