Man facing drug charges in case involving death of Officer Rittner pleads not guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors said was in the home near 12th and Manitoba on Feb. 6 as police served a search warrant and Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner was in court Monday, Feb. 18 for his preliminary hearing.Marlon Tirado, 23, faces two drug charges:

'Know someone selling a pistol?' Woman avoids trial in NYE 2017 fatal shooting of her 'on and off' boyfriend

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused in the shooting death of her "on and off" boyfriend, which happened on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2017, has reached a plea deal in the case against her.Ann Bellamy, 44, on Monday, Feb. 18 pleaded guilty to one count of first degree reckless homicide.

Police: 3 shot, wounded near 40th and Roberts

MILWAUKEE -- Two men and one woman were taken to the hospital after they were shot in a home near 40th and Roberts early Sunday morning, Feb. 17.It happened around 3 a.m.Police said the victims, a 45-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old man were shot after an altercation between the suspect and one of the victims.

MPD: 22-year-old man shot by woman during argument near 48th and Clarke

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a 22-year-old man was shot during an argument with a woman near 48th and Clarke Friday, Feb. 15.Police were called to the scene around 2:50 p.m.Officials say the 22-year-old man sustained a serious gunshot wound after being involved in an altercation.

Jose Marmolejo pleads not guilty in connection with 'shots fired' incident near 47th and Lloyd

MILWAUKEE -- Jose Marmolejo pleaded not guilty on Friday, Feb. 15 to charges filed against him after a “shots fired” incident that happened near 47th and Lloyd.Marmolejo is charged with second degree recklessly endangering safety and harboring a felon in connection with the incident which happened on Sunday, Feb. 3.According to the criminal complaint, deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area near State Highway 175 and Lisbon Ave.

Special event gives inside look at MPD's off-limits Sensitive Crimes Division

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department's Sensitive Crimes Division offices are located in the Sojourner Family Peace Center, but it's a place that's usually off limits because of the sensitive topics officers are working on.

'Want to do our part:' Batteries Plus Bulbs donating sales from blue LEDs in Officer Rittner's honor

MILWAUKEE -- Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in the Milwaukee area are offering blue LED filament bulbs, with all proceeds benefiting the Milwaukee Police Association's Fallen Heroes Fund, in memory of fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner.The donations will be made through March 31.“Blue lightbulbs are a distinguishable way to honor police officers who have fallen in the line of duty,” said Shawn Budiac, Batteries Plus Bulbs vice president of category management in a news release. “We don’t want to just help Milwaukee residents show support for Officer Rittner’s family; we want to do our part to stand behind them as well.”The 10 Milwaukee-area stores that will be donating sales are located at the addresses below:

Man prosecutors say shot 'his friend' at gas station while 'wigging out' on cocaine pleads not guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors said shot and killed his friend at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Feb. 1 pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Feb. 13.Byron Artis, 47, faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.

End of watch call honors fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner

OAK CREEK -- An emotional procession followed a deeply moving funeral service for fallen Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner was held on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

2nd suspect in 4-day crime spree that included carjacking with baby in vehicle pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men accused in connection with a four-day crime spree has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Matthew Long, 25, on Wednesday, Feb. 13 pleaded guilty to six charges:

7 years in prison for man whose DNA matched evidence at scene of 2006 sexual assault

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man arrested in connection with a sexual assault that happened back in 2006, after he submitted a DNA sample in a separate case, has been sentenced to prison.James Willis Jr.

Looking for a way to help? Donate to Milwaukee Police Association Fallen Heroes, Inc.

MILWAUKEE -- With the shooting death of Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner on the city's south side on Feb. 6, you may be looking for a way to help.The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) has a fund dedicated to assisting law enforcement officers in the event of serious injury or death.