Milwaukee Police Department

Milwaukee officials team up with Messmer St. Rose to serve Thanksgiving meals

November 17, 2018 6:54pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Messmer High School students got plenty of help serving an early Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 17.The Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies helped the high schoolers serve food at Messmer St.

4 MATC staff members injured after confrontation on campus

November 16, 2018 8:30pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Four public safety staff members were injured after confronting a "suspicious" individual at Milwaukee Area Technical College.The incident occurred in the main building at the downtown MATC campus Friday afternoon, Nov. 16."There was a bunch of police and I saw a bunch of bloody napkins and blood all over the place," said Micah Nicholson, an MATC student.The suspect is in custody and Milwaukee police are now investigating.

'Very prolific robbery crew that we caught:' MPD nabs 3 suspects allegedly tied up to 30 crimes

November 16, 2018 6:04pm CST

Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near 26th and Atkinson

November 16, 2018 2:27pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 26th and Atkinson on Friday morning, Nov. 16.Officials say a Milwaukee man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound around 9 a.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.MPD is still investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Police seek suspect wanted for recklessly endangering safety, fleeing

November 16, 2018 11:43am CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted for recklessly endangering safety and fleeing.The incident associated with this suspect happened shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the area of 49th and Lisbon in Milwaukee.The male appears to be 25 to 30 years of age, with a medium complexion, a thin mustache, and a short haircut.

Video: MPD officer circles minivan sent to tow lot with 4-year-old child inside

November 15, 2018 11:09pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- New video has been released into an incident where a 4-year-old girl was left inside a car at the City of Milwaukee tow lot overnight.It's nearly three hours of home surveillance video, giving a real-time look at what unfolded at 39th and Forest Home early Tuesday morning, Nov. 13.

'It's pathetic:' Grandmother mugged while holding 2-year-old grandson in Brewers Hill

November 15, 2018 10:58pm CST

Recognize him? Milwaukee police look to identify male suspect

November 15, 2018 9:30pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a recklessly endangering safety incident.Authorities released a photo of the suspect on Thursday, Nov. 15.Police describe the suspect as a male, with a medium complexion, 25-30 years old, a thin mustache and short hair.

'This is a nightmare:' City leaders express concern after 4-year-old left in van in tow lot

November 15, 2018 5:31pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders said they're alarmed after a 4-year-old girl was found in a city tow lot on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Police union president Mike Crivello retiring from MPD, Milwaukee Police Association

November 15, 2018 4:14pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- The president of the Milwaukee Police Association is retiring.

Woman questions timing of release of body camera video after MPD officers hailed as heroes

November 14, 2018 10:36pm CST

'I love the dogs:' Generous $30K donation helps MPD add K-9 Gilly to the force 🐕🐾👮

November 14, 2018 10:35pm CST

Police: 22-year-old woman shot, wounded; 45-year-old woman arrested

November 14, 2018 9:26pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- One woman was shot and wounded and another was arrested near 26th and Auer on Wednesday evening, Nov. 14.It happened around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 22-year-old woman, took herself to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.A 45-year-old woman was arrested at the scene.The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.

Woman seriously injured, 1-year-old child grazed by bullet in shooting near 27th and Chambers

November 14, 2018 9:21pm CST

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a woman and a 1-year-old child were injured in a shooting near North 27th and Chambers Streets. .It happened around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14.According to police, a 34-year-old woman was shot and seriously wounded.