Prosecutors: Man said he 'blacked out' before pursuit that injured officer, struck by SUV

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of driving while intoxicated with drugs in his vehicle during a pursuit that left a Milwaukee police officer injured when he was struck by the suspect's SUV.Derrick Patterson-Britton, 29, faces the following charges:

Prison for father of 2-year-old shot by brother; Dad said he was holding gun for a friend

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee father charged after a 2-year-old child was shot by his 4-year-old brother in July 2018 was sentenced to prison Tuesday, April 2.Joshua Walls, 27, in February pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor -- leave/store loaded firearm near child and felony bail jumping.

Caught on camera: $800 worth of merchandise stolen from CVS Pharmacy

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for stealing from the CVS Pharmacy located near Teutonia and Villard.It happened around 10:30 a.m. on March 15 and around 8:30 a.m. on March 24.

Police: Shooting victim involved in crash near Sherman and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- A shooting victim was involved in a crash Monday evening, April 1 near Sherman and Hampton in Milwaukee.The shooting took place just after 5:30 p.m. near 50th and Congress, where a 27-year-old man was shot in the stomach.Police say the victim, along with several other people, confronted another person regarding an on-going dispute.

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.