1 dead, 3 others hurt in crash near 31st and Hopkins; alcohol believed to be a factor

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department responded to a fatal crash near 31st and Hopkins Friday night, Mar. 2.The call to officials came in around 8 p.m.According to police, a 58-year-old died at the scene as a result of the crash.

Charges dismissed against man accused of trafficking of a child

MILWAUKEE -- Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of trafficking of a child.50-year-old Sean Hayes was arrested and charged back in November 2017.

Milwaukee police: 20-year-old man shot, wounded near 19th & Courtland

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting near 19th and Courtland on Friday afternoon, Mar. 2Officials say a 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot around 2:30 p.m. during circumstances that are unclear at this time.The victim was taken to a hospital by means other than an ambulance.

Milwaukee police investigate crash on city's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Friday morning, March 2 on the city's north side.It happened around 3:00 a.m. near Silver Spring and Teutonia.

Recognize this person? Milwaukee police need help to ID suspect in Piggly Wiggly robbery

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in a robbery at the Piggly Wiggly near Chase and Oklahoma on Monday, Feb. 19.The suspect entered the store around 8:45 p.m., grabbed a bottle of alcohol and placed it on the checkout counter.

Police: 2 hurt, 1 seriously, after pursuit ends in crash in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt, one seriously,  following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, March 1.According to police, the pursuit ended near 38th and Capitol after the fleeing driver lost control and hit a pole.

Interim MPD chief says they're working toward goal of 100 more officers on streets

MILWAUKEE -- Interim Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Wednesday, Feb. 28 attended the "Milwaukee Community Justice Council" meeting.The council works with police and members of the community to improve the effectiveness of the justice system.

Police: 31-year-old man shot, wounded near North and Buffum

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting which happened near North and Buffum in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, Feb. 28.Officials say a 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot around 11 a.m. after an argument occurred between him and a family member.The man is being treated at a hospital.Milwaukee police are seeking a known suspect for this offense.

'Stole their purse:' Police seek to ID man wanted in 3 separate armed robberies

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in three separate armed robberies on the city's south side.The related incidents happened:

Medical examiner investigates 'probable overdose death' on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27 was called out the scene of a "probable overdose death" on Milwaukee's south side.According to police, a man, 38 was found dead in the area of 50th and Crawford.

'Didn't have to die:' Officials hope deadly shooting of would-be carjacker is a wake-up call

MILWAUKEE -- A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by his would-be victim early Monday, Feb. 26 near 91st and Fond du Lac in Milwaukee, and we've learned the alleged carjacker also had a gun.It happened shortly before 5:50 a.m. near Milwaukee MachineTool Corporation.Police said a man, identified as 21-year-old Carlos Martin, was shot and killed when he attempted to rob a man, 24.

Police: Man struck by gunfire during altercation in Milwaukee, suspect fled the scene

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Feb. 26.Police were dispatched to the area of 13th and Ring around 8 p.m. to investigate a shooting.Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.The preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation escalated into gunfire.

'Taking cops off of the desk:' Interim MPD chief vows 100 more officers in neighborhoods by summer

BAY VIEW -- He promised he would be a better listener than his predecessor, and on Monday night, Feb. 26, Interim Police Chief Alfonso Morales answered questions from the public about crime in Bay View.