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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
15-year-old boy shot, wounded while riding in vehicle near 46th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Feb. 12 near 46th and Good Hope Road.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Feb. 12 near 46th and Good Hope Road.
'Get the gun, I’m going to shoot her!' 1 of 2 charged in downtown Milwaukee abduction pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man accused in connection with an abduction that happened in downtown Milwaukee in June of 2017 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Grabiel Arias-Martinez was arrested in Kentucky, along with Jose Arevalo-Viera.In court on Monday, Feb. 11, Arias-Martinez pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping/carrying without consent, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man accused in connection with an abduction that happened in downtown Milwaukee in June of 2017 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Grabiel Arias-Martinez was arrested in Kentucky, along with Jose Arevalo-Viera.In court on Monday, Feb. 11, Arias-Martinez pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping/carrying without consent, as party to a crime.
Milwaukee mother pleads guilty in connection with shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged in connection with the death of her daughter has reached a plea deal in the case against her.Talisha Lee, 30, pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 11 to one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged in connection with the death of her daughter has reached a plea deal in the case against her.Talisha Lee, 30, pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 11 to one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death, as party to a crime.
Life in prison for Emmanuel Sanchez, convicted by a jury in the death of Crystal Leopold
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man, convicted in the fatal stabbing of Crystal Leopold near 25th and Orchard in Milwaukee in August of 2017 was sentenced to life in prison.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man, convicted in the fatal stabbing of Crystal Leopold near 25th and Orchard in Milwaukee in August of 2017 was sentenced to life in prison.
Man who said victim 'fired 1st' in fatal triple shooting during drug deal pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- One of two men accused in the May 12, 2018 shooting death of Alfonzie Cockroft, who died during an alleged drug transaction near Palmetto and Grantosa in Milwaukee, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Deshawn Moore, 21, on Feb. 1 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder.
MILWAUKEE -- One of two men accused in the May 12, 2018 shooting death of Alfonzie Cockroft, who died during an alleged drug transaction near Palmetto and Grantosa in Milwaukee, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Deshawn Moore, 21, on Feb. 1 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder.
'This is sweet! We got this:' Prison for 3 accused of beating man during robbery, setting fire to home
MILWAUKEE -- Three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3, 2017 have been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3, 2017 have been sentenced to prison.
20 years in prison for man who raped girl, 12, dragged to home by her hoodie
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and another 20 years extended supervision after pleading guilty in a case in which a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a home near 27th and Burleigh in Milwaukee.The sentence was handed down on Feb. 7, after Collins Jacobs' July 2018 plea deal.
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was sentenced to 20 years in prison and another 20 years extended supervision after pleading guilty in a case in which a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a home near 27th and Burleigh in Milwaukee.The sentence was handed down on Feb. 7, after Collins Jacobs' July 2018 plea deal.
Driver sentenced to prison after pursuit that ended with light pole falling onto MPD squad
MILWAUKEE -- The second of three young men charged after prosecutors said they led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into a concrete light pole, which then fell onto a squad car, injuring two officers, has been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of three young men charged after prosecutors said they led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into a concrete light pole, which then fell onto a squad car, injuring two officers, has been sentenced to prison.
Police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 35th and Juneau, driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 35th and Juneau Monday night, Feb. 11 after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.Upon arrival just before 8 p.m., officers located a woman, approximately 20 to 30 years old, lying in the middle of the street.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 35th and Juneau Monday night, Feb. 11 after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.Upon arrival just before 8 p.m., officers located a woman, approximately 20 to 30 years old, lying in the middle of the street.
