1 month after her death, 13-year-old Sandra Parks' family gears up for a tough, painful Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil and balloon release ceremony were held Wednesday night, Dec. 19 -- the one-month anniversary of the shooting death of 13-year-old Sandra Parks, who was struck by a bullet and killed in her home near 13th and Hopkins on Nov. 19.Family members said they were gearing up for a painful Christmas.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil and balloon release ceremony were held Wednesday night, Dec. 19 -- the one-month anniversary of the shooting death of 13-year-old Sandra Parks, who was struck by a bullet and killed in her home near 13th and Hopkins on Nov. 19.Family members said they were gearing up for a painful Christmas.
'She has a gun:' Police arrest man, woman believed responsible for string of robberies
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a man and woman they believe responsible for a string of robberies in Milwaukee.Police said they had been looking for the suspects, a 26-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, for some time, so when they got a call about a hold-up at an Asian restaurant that happened on Dec. 18, they were ready."For us, it doesn't happen a lot," said a restaurant employee.
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a man and woman they believe responsible for a string of robberies in Milwaukee.Police said they had been looking for the suspects, a 26-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, for some time, so when they got a call about a hold-up at an Asian restaurant that happened on Dec. 18, they were ready."For us, it doesn't happen a lot," said a restaurant employee.
MPD sergeant sentenced to 3 years probation in drunk driving case
MILWAUKEE -- Garett Strache, a 46-year-old Milwaukee Police Department sergeant, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 19 to a charge of operating while intoxicated -- second offense.
MILWAUKEE -- Garett Strache, a 46-year-old Milwaukee Police Department sergeant, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 19 to a charge of operating while intoxicated -- second offense.
3 of 6 young men charged in rash of dealership burglaries sentenced to prison -- 1 at large
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Three of six young men charged in connection with a rash of burglaries at car dealerships in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties have been sentenced to prison.Joshua Brown, 20, on Wednesday, Dec. 19 pleaded guilty to one count of burglary of a building or dwelling, as party to a crime.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Three of six young men charged in connection with a rash of burglaries at car dealerships in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties have been sentenced to prison.Joshua Brown, 20, on Wednesday, Dec. 19 pleaded guilty to one count of burglary of a building or dwelling, as party to a crime.
Caught on camera: Police seek suspects in Burlington store strong-armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects wanted for a strong-armed robbery that occurred Monday, Dec. 17 at the Burlington store on W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects wanted for a strong-armed robbery that occurred Monday, Dec. 17 at the Burlington store on W.
Vehicle crashes into home near 18th and Lincoln in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 19 on the city's south side.It happened around 8:30 a.m. near 18th and Lincoln.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 19 on the city's south side.It happened around 8:30 a.m. near 18th and Lincoln.
Rising UFC star supports officer fired after Sterling Brown arrest: 'Went out of his way to help me'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee police officer fired after a Taser was used on Sterling Brown, Milwaukee Bucks guard in January is fighting to get his job back, and he's received support from a rising UFC star, who credits Erik Andrade for his success.Andrade was fired for violating department policy with several social media posts after Brown's arrest, when Brown was found double parked in a handicapped space at a Walgreens store."The purpose of firing him is I can't use him as a witness in court," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Dec. 18, before the Fire and Police Commission, which is hearing Andrade's appeal of his firing.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee police officer fired after a Taser was used on Sterling Brown, Milwaukee Bucks guard in January is fighting to get his job back, and he's received support from a rising UFC star, who credits Erik Andrade for his success.Andrade was fired for violating department policy with several social media posts after Brown's arrest, when Brown was found double parked in a handicapped space at a Walgreens store."The purpose of firing him is I can't use him as a witness in court," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Dec. 18, before the Fire and Police Commission, which is hearing Andrade's appeal of his firing.
111 in 2018: Statistics show homicides down in Milwaukee County for 2 consecutive years
MILWAUKEE -- For two consecutive years, the number of homicides in Milwaukee County has decreased, according to records obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.The mother of Sandra Parks, 13, struck by a stray bullet and killed in her home said all lives impacted by violence matter.
MILWAUKEE -- For two consecutive years, the number of homicides in Milwaukee County has decreased, according to records obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.The mother of Sandra Parks, 13, struck by a stray bullet and killed in her home said all lives impacted by violence matter.
Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 26, walked into a local hospital early Monday morning, Dec. 17 with a gunshot wound.The victim states that he was in his home when a known person discharged a gun inside the house.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 26, walked into a local hospital early Monday morning, Dec. 17 with a gunshot wound.The victim states that he was in his home when a known person discharged a gun inside the house.
Police investigate 3 non-fatal shootings Sunday in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shootings that happened Sunday, Dec. 16.The first happened near 50th and Fairmount around midnight, where a 26-year-old man was shot and wounded when an argument between two groups escalated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shootings that happened Sunday, Dec. 16.The first happened near 50th and Fairmount around midnight, where a 26-year-old man was shot and wounded when an argument between two groups escalated.
Police: Suspect in custody after 5-mile pursuit ended in crash near 6th and Mineral
MILWAUKEE -- A man was taken into custody after police said he refused to pull over after he was spotted driving recklessly -- invoking a police pursuit near 28th and Locust early morning Saturday, Dec. 15.According to officials, the pursuit began around 2:30 a.m., making its way towards 6th and Mineral.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was taken into custody after police said he refused to pull over after he was spotted driving recklessly -- invoking a police pursuit near 28th and Locust early morning Saturday, Dec. 15.According to officials, the pursuit began around 2:30 a.m., making its way towards 6th and Mineral.
'Could've been killed:' 3 arrested after crash during pursuit of stolen vehicle with 4 kids inside
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody following a pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened late Thursday night, Dec. 13 on Milwaukee's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody following a pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened late Thursday night, Dec. 13 on Milwaukee's north side.
