MPD squad involved in crash near Hopkins and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- A crash involving a Milwaukee police squad occurred near Hopkins Street and Hampton Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 11.It happened shortly after 4 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, two people were transported to a local hospital.

Hakeem Tucker convicted in murder of mother of his child

MILWAUKEE -- A jury on Tuesday, Sept. 11 convicted Hakeem Tucker, 20, of Milwaukee on four counts in connection with the murder of the mother of his child, Stephanie Jones, shot and killed on Jan. 3, 2017 at a home near 41st and North.

MCSO targets high-crime areas; recovers weapons, drugs and stolen vehicles

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Milwaukee Police Department, are focused on getting violent criminals off the streets.Last week, Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt deployed the MCSO Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) in the city's highest crime areas.Friday through Sunday, Sept. 7-9, deputies initiated 70 traffic stops, 51 vehicle searches and issued 21 citations.From those stops, ten people were arrested after illegal weapons and or drugs were found.“The City of Milwaukee is experiencing unacceptably high rates of murder, drug dealing, and dangerous reckless driving," said Sheriff Schmidt. "This has residents living in fear and victims’ families dealing with horrifying agony at crime scenes.

16-year-old charged as adult in fatal hit-and-run

MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee boy is being charged as an adult in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 41-year-old man and left a 31-year-old woman critically injured.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed at 19th and Atkinson

MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed at 19th and Atkinson Monday, Sept. 10.Police said the victim was a man in his 50s.

Police: Lost child reunited with family

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a lost child was reunited with his family after they asked for help identifying him.Police on Monday evening, Sept. 10 shared a photo of the child, hoping someone might know who he is, and to whom he belongs.Again -- he's been reunited with his family.

Police: 4 shot, injured in separate incidents across Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating multiple shootings that took place across Milwaukee Friday night, Sept. 7 and early Saturday morning, Sept. 8.

22-year-old man shot, killed while in vehicle near N. 60th and Fond du Lac

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting near North 60th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.It happened on Friday, Sept. 7 around 5:45 p.m.According to police, when officers arrived, they found that a 22-year-old man was fatally shot while sitting in a vehicle.Circumstances leading up to the shooting are being investigated.No suspects are in custody.

MPD: Suspect wanted in connection to 5 south side armed robberies arrested

MILWAUKEE -- Police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with five armed robberies that happened on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday, Sept. 4.Police said the businesses that were hit are are located in the following areas:

Milwaukee leaders rally for safe streets: 'Let's change our behavior'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee leaders are rallying for safe streets.On Thursday, Sept. 6 Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey teamed up with city leaders and Milwaukee police officers to help find solutions to reckless driving.They're working on implementing "Complete Streets" across the City of Milwaukee, designed to make streets safe for everyone who uses them."This is a practical issue that we can solve ourselves.

Recognize this man? Milwaukee police seek help to ID suspect wanted for sexual assault

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for a second degree sexual assault that occurred on Saturday, Sept.1.The alleged crime happened around 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of 27th and Clybourn.

Milwaukee police investigate death of 5-month-old girl near 16th and Wright

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a 5-month-old girl near 16th and Wright.Police were dispatched to the scene around 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office said this death is not suspicious.