Guilty plea: 2nd of 3 convicted in shooting death of city housing inspector, gunned down on the job
MILWAUKEE-- The second of three suspects charged in connection with the March 2017 murder of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector gunned down on the job near 22nd and Cherry has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Qhualun Shaw, 18, of Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 23 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of armed robbery, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE-- The second of three suspects charged in connection with the March 2017 murder of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector gunned down on the job near 22nd and Cherry has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Qhualun Shaw, 18, of Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 23 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of armed robbery, as party to a crime.
Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound, possibly related to road rage incident
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Wednesday night, Aug. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Wednesday night, Aug. 22.
Man accused of shooting, killing pastor and father of 10 during argument in June 2016 pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Andrew Phillips, which happened near 55th and Casper in June of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.James Dewberry, 36, of Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 22 pleaded guilty to two charges -- second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Andrew Phillips, which happened near 55th and Casper in June of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.James Dewberry, 36, of Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 22 pleaded guilty to two charges -- second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Prosecutors: Man 'blackmailed' boy; directing him to perform sex act inside MPD restroom
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy, and the victim indicated he was "blackmailed" and threatened by the suspect, who at one point is accused of directing the boy to go to into the bathroom at a police station, where he allegedly demanded a sex act.Terrell Harris, 19, of Milwaukee, faces one count of sexual exploitation of a child -- employ, use, induce -- by person under 18 years of age and one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in April, police met with the victim in this case, a boy who is currently 17, and turns 18 this September.
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy, and the victim indicated he was "blackmailed" and threatened by the suspect, who at one point is accused of directing the boy to go to into the bathroom at a police station, where he allegedly demanded a sex act.Terrell Harris, 19, of Milwaukee, faces one count of sexual exploitation of a child -- employ, use, induce -- by person under 18 years of age and one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in April, police met with the victim in this case, a boy who is currently 17, and turns 18 this September.
Cudahy business owner honored for effort to support fallen officer's family: 'Jen's Sweet Treats Day'
CUDAHY -- Support continues to pour in for the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski.
CUDAHY -- Support continues to pour in for the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski.
Crash on Wisconsin Avenue damages gate needed to operate bridge
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge damaged one of the gates needed to raise and lower it.The crash happened on Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 4:15 p.m.Officials said bigger boats would not be able to make their way past this bridge until it is fixed.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge damaged one of the gates needed to raise and lower it.The crash happened on Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 4:15 p.m.Officials said bigger boats would not be able to make their way past this bridge until it is fixed.
Milwaukee police: Argument leads to shooting, 33-year-old victim with serious injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened near 16th and Lincoln shortly after 2 p.m. Officials say a known suspect was involved in an argument with the victim earlier in the day.
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened near 16th and Lincoln shortly after 2 p.m. Officials say a known suspect was involved in an argument with the victim earlier in the day.
'What are we going to do now?' Fire at Family Dollar impacts neighbors who relied on the store
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.
Police: Woman shot, killed near 30th and Vine; 16th homicide in August
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning, Aug. 20 near 30th and Vine.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning, Aug. 20 near 30th and Vine.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police need your help to identify burglary suspects
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a business burglary that occurred early Saturday morning, Aug. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a business burglary that occurred early Saturday morning, Aug. 18.
'This is sweet! We got this:' 25 years in prison for 1 of 3 accused of beating man during robbery, setting fire to home
MILWAUKEE -- One of three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3, 2017 has been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- One of three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3, 2017 has been sentenced to prison.
Milwaukee's police chief touts plan to stop violence in city: 'Relationships are built on actions'
MILWAUKEE -- The first half of August has been marked by violence in Milwaukee -- 16 homicides in 20 days.
MILWAUKEE -- The first half of August has been marked by violence in Milwaukee -- 16 homicides in 20 days.
Police: Woman arrested after man stabbed near 55th and Townsend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened overnight.Investigators said Sunday, Aug. 19 a 33-year-old woman was arrested for attacking a 32-year-old man near 55th and Townsend.The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.The suspect was taken into custody while the district attorney reviews the case for potential charges.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened overnight.Investigators said Sunday, Aug. 19 a 33-year-old woman was arrested for attacking a 32-year-old man near 55th and Townsend.The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.The suspect was taken into custody while the district attorney reviews the case for potential charges.
Murder victim's family hosts block party with 'Cell on Wheels,' giving youth a glimpse of life in jail
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a murdered Milwaukee man held a block party in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 19.Robert James, 30, was shot and killed in August of 2014 near 15th and Atkinson, as he worked to renovate a home -- allegedly over rent money.Neighbors said he was a property manager who gave jobs to people down on their luck, and helped neighborhood kids get school supplies.
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a murdered Milwaukee man held a block party in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 19.Robert James, 30, was shot and killed in August of 2014 near 15th and Atkinson, as he worked to renovate a home -- allegedly over rent money.Neighbors said he was a property manager who gave jobs to people down on their luck, and helped neighborhood kids get school supplies.
Chief Morales, city leaders to speak out Monday afternoon after 15 homicides in August
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has planned a Monday afternoon press conference after a rash of violence in the city that has included 15 homicides in the month of August -- 12 of them happening within 12 days time.According to a news release, Chief Morales will be joined by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, local law enforcement and government officials to discuss "the department's public safety efforts within the past six months and outline shared goals for the department and its stakeholders."Below is a breakdown of the 15 homicides in Milwaukee in August:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has planned a Monday afternoon press conference after a rash of violence in the city that has included 15 homicides in the month of August -- 12 of them happening within 12 days time.According to a news release, Chief Morales will be joined by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, local law enforcement and government officials to discuss "the department's public safety efforts within the past six months and outline shared goals for the department and its stakeholders."Below is a breakdown of the 15 homicides in Milwaukee in August:
Milwaukee police seek critically missing 16-year-old Armoni Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to find a critically missing 16-year-old girl.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to find a critically missing 16-year-old girl.
Vigil held for brothers killed by gun violence near 6th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Friday, Aug. 17 for two victims killed in a shooting earlier this week.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Friday, Aug. 17 for two victims killed in a shooting earlier this week.
Police: 3 shot, injured in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 16.