Stolen after their wedding, police locate couple's vehicle wrecked in Milwaukee; sentimental items inside -- gone

MILWAUKEE -- A thief or thieves took off in a couple's vehicle on their wedding night, and FOX6 News learned Wednesday, Jan. 10 the vehicle has been recovered, but the newlyweds are still without their precious wedding gifts -- money for charity they requested from their guests.It happened outside the Brewhouse Inn, after the New Year's Eve wedding of Cheryl Parmenter and William Pulec .

Milwaukee Police Association president lays out qualities he wants to see in a new police chief

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn will retire on Feb. 16, and the search has begun for a new leader of the Milwaukee Police Department.On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Michael Crivello, president of the Milwaukee Police Association revealed the qualities they want in a new chief:

Police: Suspect sought after robbery at gas station on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Wednesday morning, January 10th at Paul's Petro at 37th and Villard.The suspect walked into the gas station around 9:15 a.m., implied that he had a weapon, demanded and obtained money from the business.

Police: 45-year-old man shot, killed near 6th and Burleigh; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday night, Jan. 9 near 6th and Burleigh.Police said the victim is a 45-year-old man.

"Milwaukee needs a fresh start:" Mayor, alderman share what they'd like to see in Chief Flynn's successor

MILWAUKEE -- After Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, Jan. 8 announced he'll retire from the Milwaukee Police Department effective Feb. 16 after 10 years on the job, and 47 in law enforcement, an alderman said "Milwaukee needs a fresh start, and a new direction." Alderman Bob Donovan and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday reflected on the qualifications they're looking for in a new police chief.Barrett and Donovan agreed that addressing community and police relations will be a priority for the next chief, but they disagreed as to how to protect the resources at the chief's disposal.Alderman Donovan on Tuesday hosted a news conference addressing public safety.

Police: 19-year-old man shot, injured during armed robbery on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, January 9th on the city's south side.It happened around 3:50 a.m. near 5th Street and Arthur Avenue.Police say the victim, a 19-year-old man, was shot during an armed robbery.

Ald. Bob Donovan on public safety: "Milwaukee needs a fresh start and a new direction"

MILWAUKEE -- Alderman Bob Donovan delivered on Tuesday morning, January 9th an address he called the State of Public Safety in the City of Milwaukee."I offer these comments out of a sense of urgency -- and the realization that safety is the one overriding factor inhibiting Milwaukee from reaching its full potential," Donovan said.

"Do you know someone selling a pistol?" Mother of man's child accused of gunning him down on New Year's Eve

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman is accused in the shooting death of her "on and off" boyfriend, the father of her child, which happened on New Year's Eve at his home near 40th and Sheridan.43-year-old Ann Bellamy of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.Police around 10:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve were called out to the area near 40th and Sheridan, where Elandis Johnson was found lying behind the front door of a home -- suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his right eye.

Police: 23-year-old man shot, injured on Milwaukee's north side, no arrests made

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, January 7th on the city's north side.It happened around 2:30 p.m. near 35th Street and Oriole Drive.According to police, a 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that are under investigation.