COP House program: 3 aldermen suggest rehabbing vacant homes for officers to live in
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee aldermen have come up with an idea they say would improve public safety, and it involves refurbishing vacant homes that police officers would then live in.This initiative is called the "Community Oriented Policing House," or COP House and was announced Friday, September 1st by Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Russell Stamper II and Alderman Bob Donovan.According to a press release, the idea was first brought to Alderman Zielinski by Mike Crivello, the president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and a similar program is being utilized in Racine.The aldermen said in the release this program "will reduce crime incidences and police call volumes."Here's how it'll work:A vacant city-owned home will be renovated with the help of community partners.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee aldermen have come up with an idea they say would improve public safety, and it involves refurbishing vacant homes that police officers would then live in.This initiative is called the "Community Oriented Policing House," or COP House and was announced Friday, September 1st by Alderman Tony Zielinski, Alderman Russell Stamper II and Alderman Bob Donovan.According to a press release, the idea was first brought to Alderman Zielinski by Mike Crivello, the president of the Milwaukee Police Association, and a similar program is being utilized in Racine.The aldermen said in the release this program "will reduce crime incidences and police call volumes."Here's how it'll work:A vacant city-owned home will be renovated with the help of community partners.
36-year-old seriously injured following shooting on city's west side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was shot on Milwaukee's west side early Sunday, September 3rd.It happened around 2:00 a.m. near 40th and Meinecke.Officials said the 36-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by a known suspect, a 39-year-old Milwaukee man following an argument.The victim was taken a the hospital for his serious injuries.MPD continues to seek the known suspect.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was shot on Milwaukee's west side early Sunday, September 3rd.It happened around 2:00 a.m. near 40th and Meinecke.Officials said the 36-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by a known suspect, a 39-year-old Milwaukee man following an argument.The victim was taken a the hospital for his serious injuries.MPD continues to seek the known suspect.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting at Wendy's near North and 7th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a shooting happened near the Wendy's restaurant located at North Avenue and 7th Street.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.PHOTO GALLERYThe victim is expected to be OK.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a shooting happened near the Wendy's restaurant located at North Avenue and 7th Street.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.PHOTO GALLERYThe victim is expected to be OK.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
32-year-old woman dies in Milwaukee police custody after being found unresponsive in cell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a 32-year-old woman died while in their custody on Friday, September 1st.According to police, the woman was arrested for violation of probation and taken to Milwaukee Police Department District 6.During a routine cell check around 12:45 p.m., officers found the woman unresponsive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a 32-year-old woman died while in their custody on Friday, September 1st.According to police, the woman was arrested for violation of probation and taken to Milwaukee Police Department District 6.During a routine cell check around 12:45 p.m., officers found the woman unresponsive.
Person crashes vehicle into T-Mobile store in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A person drove a vehicle right through the main entrance of a T-Mobile in Milwaukee Friday morning, September 1st.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Brady and Cambridge.Officials said the driver had non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the cause.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- A person drove a vehicle right through the main entrance of a T-Mobile in Milwaukee Friday morning, September 1st.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Brady and Cambridge.Officials said the driver had non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the cause.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
18-year-old shot in car on city's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was shot in his car near 35th and Locust early Friday morning, September 1st.It happened just before 1:00 a.m.Police say the 18-year-old was driving when a person on the sidewalk opened fire.The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive.Investigators are working to find a motive for the shooting.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was shot in his car near 35th and Locust early Friday morning, September 1st.It happened just before 1:00 a.m.Police say the 18-year-old was driving when a person on the sidewalk opened fire.The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive.Investigators are working to find a motive for the shooting.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: 2 arrested following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit that began near 21st and Brown late Thursday night, August 31st.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit that began near 21st and Brown late Thursday night, August 31st.
Police: Man shot behind a home near 40th and Garfield
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a shooting near 40th and Garfield late Thursday night, August 31st.The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m.Officials say a 23-year-old man was shot behind a home.The man suffered non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive.The victim could not give a motive behind the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a shooting near 40th and Garfield late Thursday night, August 31st.The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m.Officials say a 23-year-old man was shot behind a home.The man suffered non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive.The victim could not give a motive behind the shooting.
Vehicle caught on camera: MPD needs help to track down attempted armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect and a vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery on the city's southwest side on Monday, August 28th.An unknown suspect approached the victim, a 51-year-old Milwaukee man, and struck him in the neighborhood near 60th and Forest Home around 7:40 p.m. on Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect and a vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery on the city's southwest side on Monday, August 28th.An unknown suspect approached the victim, a 51-year-old Milwaukee man, and struck him in the neighborhood near 60th and Forest Home around 7:40 p.m. on Monday.
2 in custody following police pursuit in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit in Milwaukee Thursday, August 31st.It began when officers saw a vehicle that was taken during a robbery.Later, the suspects left the vehicle near 9th and North.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit in Milwaukee Thursday, August 31st.It began when officers saw a vehicle that was taken during a robbery.Later, the suspects left the vehicle near 9th and North.
Homicide investigation: Body found in Racine County is that of Audrey Scott, missing since July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, August 31st identified a body found in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County on Wednesday as that of 28-year-old Audrey Scott, missing since the Fourth of July.The body was discovered Wednesday morning.Scott's death is being investigated as a homicide, and police said "several persons of interest are in custody."An autopsy was performed by the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The investigation is ongoing.Scott's family had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return after she went missing on the Fourth of July.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, August 31st identified a body found in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County on Wednesday as that of 28-year-old Audrey Scott, missing since the Fourth of July.The body was discovered Wednesday morning.Scott's death is being investigated as a homicide, and police said "several persons of interest are in custody."An autopsy was performed by the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The investigation is ongoing.Scott's family had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return after she went missing on the Fourth of July.
Guilty plea from man accused of fleeing before crash, because "he was scared (police) would shoot him"
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle has pleaded guilty.Braylon Glover on Wednesday, August 30th pleaded guilty to one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety.A second charge was dismissed as a result of the plea deal.The incident began around 10:45 p.m. on May 22nd when Glendale police spotted a stolen vehicle on Silver Spring Driver near Port Washington Road.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle has pleaded guilty.Braylon Glover on Wednesday, August 30th pleaded guilty to one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety.A second charge was dismissed as a result of the plea deal.The incident began around 10:45 p.m. on May 22nd when Glendale police spotted a stolen vehicle on Silver Spring Driver near Port Washington Road.
Neighbors restrain 17-year-old arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday evening, August 29th.Around 9:30 p.m., Milwaukee police responded to a crash near 19th and Rogers Street.Officials say a stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle that was crossing the intersection.Police say the suspect attempted to flee the scene, but people in the area were able to restrain him until officers arrived.The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say the suspected driver was taken into custody and issued a ticket for a hit-and-run causing injury.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday evening, August 29th.Around 9:30 p.m., Milwaukee police responded to a crash near 19th and Rogers Street.Officials say a stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle that was crossing the intersection.Police say the suspect attempted to flee the scene, but people in the area were able to restrain him until officers arrived.The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say the suspected driver was taken into custody and issued a ticket for a hit-and-run causing injury.
Suspected robbery gone wrong: 30-year-old man seriously hurt in shooting at 63rd and Nash
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old man was seriously hurt after he was shot near 63nd and Nash in a suspected robbery Tuesday, August 29th.It happened in his home around 11:50 p.m., police said.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old man was seriously hurt after he was shot near 63nd and Nash in a suspected robbery Tuesday, August 29th.It happened in his home around 11:50 p.m., police said.
Man accused in shooting on basketball courts after he lost a fight pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- 31-year-old Ronqwell Fondren of Milwaukee, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph Benson, was in court Wednesday, August 30th for his preliminary hearing.Fondren pleaded not guilty to the following charges:
MILWAUKEE -- 31-year-old Ronqwell Fondren of Milwaukee, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph Benson, was in court Wednesday, August 30th for his preliminary hearing.Fondren pleaded not guilty to the following charges:
Police work to ID victim with ties to Milwaukee amid death investigation in Racine Co.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working with the Racine County Sheriff's Office in an effort to confirm the identity of a victim amid a death investigation in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.Police said the deceased is believed to have ties to the Milwaukee area.The body was discovered Wednesday morning, August 30th.A cause of death is under investigation.Again -- officials are working to confirm the victim's identity.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working with the Racine County Sheriff's Office in an effort to confirm the identity of a victim amid a death investigation in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.Police said the deceased is believed to have ties to the Milwaukee area.The body was discovered Wednesday morning, August 30th.A cause of death is under investigation.Again -- officials are working to confirm the victim's identity.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.