Milwaukee taxpayers will pay far more than $1.9 million to settle ACLU stop and frisk lawsuit

Milwaukee taxpayers will pay far more than $1.9 million to settle ACLU stop and frisk lawsuit

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will likely pay several million dollars to end the ACLU of Wisconsin's stop-and-frisk lawsuit against the city, even though the agreed-upon settlement is just $1.9 million.The deal hit hit a snag in the Common Council's Finance committee on Wednesday, May 2, when aldermen said the cost of the unknown was too great.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will likely pay several million dollars to end the ACLU of Wisconsin's stop-and-frisk lawsuit against the city, even though the agreed-upon settlement is just $1.9 million.The deal hit hit a snag in the Common Council's Finance committee on Wednesday, May 2, when aldermen said the cost of the unknown was too great.

Police across the country respond to paintball shootings: 'Strongly believe this led to a death'

Police across the country respond to paintball shootings: 'Strongly believe this led to a death'

MILWAUKEE — Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.But what started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless.

MILWAUKEE — Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.But what started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless.

Sudden death of woman, 54, found in home near 6th and Arthur ruled a homicide

Sudden death of woman, 54, found in home near 6th and Arthur ruled a homicide

MILWAUKEE -- Police on Wednesday, May 2 said the sudden death of a woman, 54, found in a home near 6th and Arthur on Tuesday afternoon is a homicide.The woman was found dead inside a home in the area around 3:30 p.m. She has been identified as Arlene Whiting.Police are working to determine a motive and search for suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to call police.

MILWAUKEE -- Police on Wednesday, May 2 said the sudden death of a woman, 54, found in a home near 6th and Arthur on Tuesday afternoon is a homicide.The woman was found dead inside a home in the area around 3:30 p.m. She has been identified as Arlene Whiting.Police are working to determine a motive and search for suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Homicide investigation: Woman found dead inside residence near 6th and Arthur

Homicide investigation: Woman found dead inside residence near 6th and Arthur

MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a woman, 54, was found dead inside a residence on Milwaukee' south side on Tuesday, May 1.Police were called to a home near 6th and Arthur around 3:20 p.m. for reports of a "sudden death."An autopsy will be performed in the upcoming days to determine the method of death.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).

MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a woman, 54, was found dead inside a residence on Milwaukee' south side on Tuesday, May 1.Police were called to a home near 6th and Arthur around 3:20 p.m. for reports of a "sudden death."An autopsy will be performed in the upcoming days to determine the method of death.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).

'Stop the Stollies:' They've helped recover 78 vehicles in 14 months, but now, there's a road block

'Stop the Stollies:' They've helped recover 78 vehicles in 14 months, but now, there's a road block

MILWAUKEE -- A group running down Milwaukee's stolen car epidemic has hit a road block, and they're now tackling a different sort of problem.This is such a problem in Milwaukee, there's a word for it: "Stollies." It's a term for stolen vehicles.

MILWAUKEE -- A group running down Milwaukee's stolen car epidemic has hit a road block, and they're now tackling a different sort of problem.This is such a problem in Milwaukee, there's a word for it: "Stollies." It's a term for stolen vehicles.

Police seek vehicle that struck, killed man, 32, found lying in road near 37th and Villard

Police seek vehicle that struck, killed man, 32, found lying in road near 37th and Villard

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash.It happened around 4 a.m. Monday, April 30 near 37th and Villard.Police said the striking vehicle is a Buick LeSabre, tan or silver, 1992-1999 model, which may have damage to the front passenger side and windshield.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash.It happened around 4 a.m. Monday, April 30 near 37th and Villard.Police said the striking vehicle is a Buick LeSabre, tan or silver, 1992-1999 model, which may have damage to the front passenger side and windshield.

Body cam video captures police pursuit from Milwaukee to Racine; 'Speeds are at 100'

Body cam video captures police pursuit from Milwaukee to Racine; 'Speeds are at 100'

MILWAUKEE -- A high-speed, multi-city chase leads police from Milwaukee to Racine in pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple other crimes.It was a Sunday night in March when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in a homicide and armed robbery.

MILWAUKEE -- A high-speed, multi-city chase leads police from Milwaukee to Racine in pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple other crimes.It was a Sunday night in March when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in a homicide and armed robbery.

Nearly $2M settlement reached in federal lawsuit over MPD's 'stop and frisk' policy

Nearly $2M settlement reached in federal lawsuit over MPD's 'stop and frisk' policy

MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.

MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.

Woman struck by car on Lincoln Memorial Drive; striking driver stayed on scene

Woman struck by car on Lincoln Memorial Drive; striking driver stayed on scene

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a woman was struck by a car near Bradford Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 1.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Officials said the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Milwaukee police said the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene.An investigation is ongoing.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a woman was struck by a car near Bradford Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 1.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Officials said the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Milwaukee police said the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene.An investigation is ongoing.

Recognize this man? Armed suspect sought after robbing McDonald's restaurant

Recognize this man? Armed suspect sought after robbing McDonald's restaurant

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to identify a man who robbed a McDonald's restaurant near Howell and Layton late on Saturday, April 28.Officials say the suspect committed the crime around 10:30 p.m.The suspect is described as a male, white, 30-36 years old, 5'5" to 5'8" tall, 175 pounds and balding.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to identify a man who robbed a McDonald's restaurant near Howell and Layton late on Saturday, April 28.Officials say the suspect committed the crime around 10:30 p.m.The suspect is described as a male, white, 30-36 years old, 5'5" to 5'8" tall, 175 pounds and balding.

ACLU, City of Milwaukee reach tentative agreement over 'stop and frisk' lawsuit involving MPD

ACLU, City of Milwaukee reach tentative agreement over 'stop and frisk' lawsuit involving MPD

MILWAUKEE -- The ACLU said there's an agreement with the City of Milwaukee over a "stop and frisk" lawsuit.The ACLU hasn't released any details about the agreement, but said it will advance "fairness and equal treatment" for anyone interacting with the police.FOX6 News has reached out to the city for comment.Below is a statement from the ACLU:

MILWAUKEE -- The ACLU said there's an agreement with the City of Milwaukee over a "stop and frisk" lawsuit.The ACLU hasn't released any details about the agreement, but said it will advance "fairness and equal treatment" for anyone interacting with the police.FOX6 News has reached out to the city for comment.Below is a statement from the ACLU:

Police: Shots fired following crash in Milwaukee, 1 taken into custody

Police: Shots fired following crash in Milwaukee, 1 taken into custody

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody Monday, April 30 following a shots fired incident that happened after a crash in Milwaukee.It happened shortly before 11 a.m. in the area of Green Bay Avenue and Glendale Avenue.According to police, following a car crash,  an 18-year-old man fired shots at the vehicle belonging to the victim, a 33-year-old man.

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody Monday, April 30 following a shots fired incident that happened after a crash in Milwaukee.It happened shortly before 11 a.m. in the area of Green Bay Avenue and Glendale Avenue.According to police, following a car crash,  an 18-year-old man fired shots at the vehicle belonging to the victim, a 33-year-old man.