4 juveniles, dog hit with 'high-powered pellet gun' while walking Hank Aaron Trail
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a recklessly endangering safety incident involving a pellet gun after four juveniles and a fifth person's dog were struck by pellets near 35th and Canal on Wednesday night, July 18.The juveniles were shot while walking the Hank Aaron Trail near Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley, with the shots coming from a building above the bluff.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a recklessly endangering safety incident involving a pellet gun after four juveniles and a fifth person's dog were struck by pellets near 35th and Canal on Wednesday night, July 18.The juveniles were shot while walking the Hank Aaron Trail near Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley, with the shots coming from a building above the bluff.
Pedestrian struck, seriously injured by hit-and-run driver on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early Thursday morning, July 19 on the city's northwest side.It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the area of Grantosa Drive and Fond du Lac Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred early Thursday morning, July 19 on the city's northwest side.It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the area of Grantosa Drive and Fond du Lac Avenue.
Man pleads guilty in case in which girl, 12, was dragged to home by her hoodie, raped
MILWAUKEE -- A registered sex offender on GPS monitoring accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a home near 27th and Burleigh in Milwaukee has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Collins Jacobs, 39, on Monday, July 16 pleaded guilty to one count of first degree sexual assault of a child -- sexual contact with a person under the age of 13.He will be sentenced on Sept. 28.According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with the 12-year-old victim's mother, who indicated her daughter had run away from home sometime on Nov. 30, 2017, or early on Dec. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- A registered sex offender on GPS monitoring accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a home near 27th and Burleigh in Milwaukee has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Collins Jacobs, 39, on Monday, July 16 pleaded guilty to one count of first degree sexual assault of a child -- sexual contact with a person under the age of 13.He will be sentenced on Sept. 28.According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with the 12-year-old victim's mother, who indicated her daughter had run away from home sometime on Nov. 30, 2017, or early on Dec. 1.
Police: Man died 'for reasons unknown' after fight with dog walker, no charges issued
MILWAUKEE -- Charges will not be issued following a fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges will not be issued following a fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
Community activist Vaun Mayes pleads not guilty, accused of attempting to firebomb MPD station
MILWAUKEE -- Community activist Vaun Mayes pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 18 in federal court to charges of attempted arson, illegal possession of a firearm and possession of a destructive device.Prosecutors accuse Mayes of attempting to firebomb Milwaukee Police District 7 with Molotov cocktails during the 2016 Sherman Park riots.
MILWAUKEE -- Community activist Vaun Mayes pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, July 18 in federal court to charges of attempted arson, illegal possession of a firearm and possession of a destructive device.Prosecutors accuse Mayes of attempting to firebomb Milwaukee Police District 7 with Molotov cocktails during the 2016 Sherman Park riots.
Owner of several Milwaukee gas stations accused of forcing Indian woman to work pleads guilty to federal charge
MILWAUKEE -- The owner of several Milwaukee-area gas stations, accused of forcing and threatening an Indian woman to work between September of 2009 and April of 2011 has reached a plea deal in the federal case against him.According to federal court documents, Harshinder Bhatia agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of "harboring an alien for financial gain," the first count in a three-count indictment.
MILWAUKEE -- The owner of several Milwaukee-area gas stations, accused of forcing and threatening an Indian woman to work between September of 2009 and April of 2011 has reached a plea deal in the federal case against him.According to federal court documents, Harshinder Bhatia agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of "harboring an alien for financial gain," the first count in a three-count indictment.
Arsonist arrested after vehicle set on fire in Third Ward parking structure
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested the suspect wanted in connection with the arson of a vehicle that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at a parking structure near Water and Chicago in the city's Historic Third Ward.The arrest was made after an anonymous tip from a citizen.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested the suspect wanted in connection with the arson of a vehicle that occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at a parking structure near Water and Chicago in the city's Historic Third Ward.The arrest was made after an anonymous tip from a citizen.
'A lot of nerve!' Man steals potted plants from porch multiple times; incidents caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help identifying a man caught on camera stealing potted plants from a front porch of a Milwaukee home -- on more than one occasion.The video, captured by a Ring doorbell camera, shows the man strolling up a walkway and knocking on the front door of a home near 38th and Marion -- before putting a potted plant in his backpack.
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help identifying a man caught on camera stealing potted plants from a front porch of a Milwaukee home -- on more than one occasion.The video, captured by a Ring doorbell camera, shows the man strolling up a walkway and knocking on the front door of a home near 38th and Marion -- before putting a potted plant in his backpack.
Man approaches dog walker in downtown Milwaukee, fight ensues and leads to death
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
Police: Man, 33, uncooperative regarding when, where he was shot, wounded
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting believed to have happened shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 17.Police said the victim is being uncooperative regarding when and where it happened.The man, 33, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting believed to have happened shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 17.Police said the victim is being uncooperative regarding when and where it happened.The man, 33, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation is ongoing.
Police: Man shot, injured while walking near 30th and Hampton in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 16.According to police, around 8:45 p.m. a 26-year-old man walked into a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 16.According to police, around 8:45 p.m. a 26-year-old man walked into a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot injury.
Man prosecutors say admitted to setting fire that killed grandparents pleads not guilty due to mental illness
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
Man prosecutors say was seen in Facebook Live video selling drugs, carrying guns sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man criminally charged after prosecutors say he posted a 40-minute Facebook Live video of himself selling drugs out of a vehicle has been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man criminally charged after prosecutors say he posted a 40-minute Facebook Live video of himself selling drugs out of a vehicle has been sentenced to prison.
Milwaukee police officers arrest man wanted after shooting that killed 3, injured boy in Illinois
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday evening, July 12 arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a quadruple shooting that left three people dead and a 4-year-old paralyzed in Bloomington, Illinois.The Bloomington shooting happened on June 18 on Riley Drive near Mecherie Drive in Bloomington.According to Bloomington police, 22-year-old Nate Pena, 22-year-old Corey Jackson and 33-year-old Juan Carlos Perez were killed in the shooting, and the 4-year-old boy was badly hurt.Bloomington police said 25-year-old Sydney Mays Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday evening, July 12 arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a quadruple shooting that left three people dead and a 4-year-old paralyzed in Bloomington, Illinois.The Bloomington shooting happened on June 18 on Riley Drive near Mecherie Drive in Bloomington.According to Bloomington police, 22-year-old Nate Pena, 22-year-old Corey Jackson and 33-year-old Juan Carlos Perez were killed in the shooting, and the 4-year-old boy was badly hurt.Bloomington police said 25-year-old Sydney Mays Jr.
Recognize them? Police seek 2 suspects after armed robbery at McDonald's near 25th and National
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 25th and National.It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.Police said the two suspects entered the McDonald's restaurant, displayed a handgun, obtained money and fled the scene.The first suspect has been described as a male, black, between the ages of 19 and 21 years old, standing 5'8" tall to 5;9" tall.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 25th and National.It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.Police said the two suspects entered the McDonald's restaurant, displayed a handgun, obtained money and fled the scene.The first suspect has been described as a male, black, between the ages of 19 and 21 years old, standing 5'8" tall to 5;9" tall.
Police: 13-year-old girl hurt in double shooting after large fight near 48th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting in which a 13-year-old girl was hurt.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. near 48th and Capitol.Police said a large fight took place outside in the area, and a 26-year-old woman and the girl were struck by gunfire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting in which a 13-year-old girl was hurt.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. near 48th and Capitol.Police said a large fight took place outside in the area, and a 26-year-old woman and the girl were struck by gunfire.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday night, July 15th and early Monday morning, July 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday night, July 15th and early Monday morning, July 16.