$100K cash bond for accused driver in hit-and-run that killed mother, injured son
MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors say tried to have his sister's pickup truck reported as stolen at gunpoint after a violent hit-and-run crash caught on camera, which took the life of a mother and injured her son after they left church on Super Bowl Sunday made his initial appearance in court Sunday, Feb. 11.Four people fled the truck after the crash, and one of those people, a passenger in the truck at the time, helped police identify the driver -- Mata-Chavez, 27.
MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors say tried to have his sister's pickup truck reported as stolen at gunpoint after a violent hit-and-run crash caught on camera, which took the life of a mother and injured her son after they left church on Super Bowl Sunday made his initial appearance in court Sunday, Feb. 11.Four people fled the truck after the crash, and one of those people, a passenger in the truck at the time, helped police identify the driver -- Mata-Chavez, 27.
MPD: Man shot during argument outside nightclub near 40th and North
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened outside of a nightclub early Sunday morning, Feb. 11.Police were called to the scene outside the Nite Life Lounge near 40th and North at around 2:30 a.m.A man, 31, was shot during an argument between two groups.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened outside of a nightclub early Sunday morning, Feb. 11.Police were called to the scene outside the Nite Life Lounge near 40th and North at around 2:30 a.m.A man, 31, was shot during an argument between two groups.
Lost and found! Milwaukee police officer, father help traveling nurse in need
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer and his father came to the rescue of a traveling nurse in need.On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 8, a 44-year-old Brookfield woman came to the Milwaukee Police Department to file a lost property report.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer and his father came to the rescue of a traveling nurse in need.On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 8, a 44-year-old Brookfield woman came to the Milwaukee Police Department to file a lost property report.
Caught on camera: Police seek 2 suspects after shots fired into Milwaukee home, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb, 7 on the city's northwest side.It happened in the area of 62nd Street and Bobolink Avenue around 1:10 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb, 7 on the city's northwest side.It happened in the area of 62nd Street and Bobolink Avenue around 1:10 a.m.
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash turns himself in to Milwaukee police
MILWAUKEE -- Juan Mata-Chavez has turned himself in to Milwaukee police on Thursday, Feb. 8, officials say.
MILWAUKEE -- Juan Mata-Chavez has turned himself in to Milwaukee police on Thursday, Feb. 8, officials say.
'I'll give you a couple hundreds:' Man accused of enticing girl, 15, to have sex with him
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of enticing an underage girl to have sex with him at a home in Waukesha.Duane Brown, 58, of Milwaukee faces one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in October, police learned a child at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin was complaining that an older man had enticed her to have sex with him when she was 15 years old.Prosecutors say Brown told the girl "I know you like me" and "we can be together," going on to say "I'll give you a couple hundreds if that's what you need."The victim told investigators she smelled alcohol on Brown's breath as he said "I don't want nothing but sex."The complaint says investigators spoke with Brown in late October.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of enticing an underage girl to have sex with him at a home in Waukesha.Duane Brown, 58, of Milwaukee faces one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in October, police learned a child at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin was complaining that an older man had enticed her to have sex with him when she was 15 years old.Prosecutors say Brown told the girl "I know you like me" and "we can be together," going on to say "I'll give you a couple hundreds if that's what you need."The victim told investigators she smelled alcohol on Brown's breath as he said "I don't want nothing but sex."The complaint says investigators spoke with Brown in late October.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police seek suspect in armed robbery of 7-Eleven
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store -- located on North Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven store -- located on North Avenue.
Milwaukee police investigate 'sudden death' of baby girl near 35th and National
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the "sudden death" of a baby girl that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7.According to police, 4-month-old girl was found dead in a residence near 35 and National.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the "sudden death" of a baby girl that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7.According to police, 4-month-old girl was found dead in a residence near 35 and National.
Police: 3 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Tuesday night, Feb. 6 and early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7.The first shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. near 60th and Capitol.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Tuesday night, Feb. 6 and early Wednesday morning, Feb. 7.The first shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. near 60th and Capitol.
Robbery crew: 2 men convicted by federal jury after 7 crimes in less than a month
MILWAUKEE -- Two men prosecutors say were part of a robbery crew have been convicted by a federal jury in connection with five robberies and two carjackings in less than one month's time.Otis Hunter, 24, and Deshawn Evans, 21 were found guilty on all counts, according to the United State's Attorney's Office.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men prosecutors say were part of a robbery crew have been convicted by a federal jury in connection with five robberies and two carjackings in less than one month's time.Otis Hunter, 24, and Deshawn Evans, 21 were found guilty on all counts, according to the United State's Attorney's Office.
Police: Suspect sought after 18-year-old man shot, wounded near 60th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man was shot and wounded near 60th and Capitol Tuesday night, Feb. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.One suspect is being sought in connection with this shooting.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man was shot and wounded near 60th and Capitol Tuesday night, Feb. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.One suspect is being sought in connection with this shooting.The investigation is ongoing.
'Wanted a car to get around:' Man pleads guilty to carjacking of elderly crossing guard
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 22, accused of stealing an elderly woman's vehicle at gunpoint has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Dearold Dotson on Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to armed robbery with threat of force.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 22, accused of stealing an elderly woman's vehicle at gunpoint has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Dearold Dotson on Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to armed robbery with threat of force.
'Needed money for drugs:' 3 federally charged in connection with 7 armed robberies in 10 days
MILWAUKEE -- Three people are facing federal charges in connection with seven armed robberies in 10 days -- Jan. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people are facing federal charges in connection with seven armed robberies in 10 days -- Jan. 15.
'You know what time it is:' Man accused in fatal shooting of Kole Jopek, killed during drug deal
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Spears, 41, of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Kole Jopek, 18, shot and killed near 44th and Garfield on Jan. 25, days before his 19th birthday.
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Spears, 41, of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Kole Jopek, 18, shot and killed near 44th and Garfield on Jan. 25, days before his 19th birthday.