6 months after launch of "Stop the Stollies" campaign, dozens of stolen cars recovered
MILWAUKEE -- In Milwaukee, a different kind of campaign aimed at preventing the theft of vehicles has led to the recovery of more than 40 stolen cars. "Stop the Stollies" launched in January, and in June, with school out and hot temperatures, organizers said they know there's more work to be done.
MILWAUKEE -- In Milwaukee, a different kind of campaign aimed at preventing the theft of vehicles has led to the recovery of more than 40 stolen cars. "Stop the Stollies" launched in January, and in June, with school out and hot temperatures, organizers said they know there's more work to be done.
MPD officer nearly struck by gunfire near 26th and Auer Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said an officer survived an encounter with an armed suspect Saturday evening, June 10th.According to police, as a plain-clothes officer was in the area of 26th and Auer Avenue, conducting an investigation, a suspect fired a gun, nearly striking the officer.The suspect then fled in a vehicle with another suspect.Police say officers pursued the suspects in the vehicle until it crashed into another vehicle near 12th and Lloyd Streets.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said an officer survived an encounter with an armed suspect Saturday evening, June 10th.According to police, as a plain-clothes officer was in the area of 26th and Auer Avenue, conducting an investigation, a suspect fired a gun, nearly striking the officer.The suspect then fled in a vehicle with another suspect.Police say officers pursued the suspects in the vehicle until it crashed into another vehicle near 12th and Lloyd Streets.
25-year-old Milwaukee woman shot and killed near 22nd and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 25-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and killed near 22nd and Hadley Saturday, June 10th.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:00 p.m.According to police, the 25-year-old woman was shot after a fight and died shortly after.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 25-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and killed near 22nd and Hadley Saturday, June 10th.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:00 p.m.According to police, the 25-year-old woman was shot after a fight and died shortly after.
1 man dead, another wounded in double shooting near Buffum and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- One man is dead and another is wounded in a double shooting that happened early Sunday, June 11th.Milwaukee police were called to the neighborhood near Buffum and Auer around 12:30 a.m. for a shooting that happened outside of a residence.Officials say the homicide victim is a man from Milwaukee who was shot during circumstances that are still under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- One man is dead and another is wounded in a double shooting that happened early Sunday, June 11th.Milwaukee police were called to the neighborhood near Buffum and Auer around 12:30 a.m. for a shooting that happened outside of a residence.Officials say the homicide victim is a man from Milwaukee who was shot during circumstances that are still under investigation.
Found safe: Milwaukee boy reported missing now reunited with family
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department say nine-year-old Aaron Whitlock has been located in the area of 76th and North Avenue -- and he is unharmed.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department say nine-year-old Aaron Whitlock has been located in the area of 76th and North Avenue -- and he is unharmed.
Police: 1 dead, 1 seriously hurt following crash at Teutonia and Hampton Avenues
MILWAUKEE -- One person has died and another is seriously hurt following a crash that took place near Teutonia and Hampton Avenues Saturday morning, June 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- One person has died and another is seriously hurt following a crash that took place near Teutonia and Hampton Avenues Saturday morning, June 10th.
Found safe: Milwaukee police locate critically missing 11-year-old boy
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have reunited a critically missing 11-year-old boy with his family Friday evening, June 9th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have reunited a critically missing 11-year-old boy with his family Friday evening, June 9th.
6 wanted, 5 arrested as FBI targets "Gangster Disciples," violent Milwaukee street gang
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Friday, June 9th an eight-month investigation resulted in 11 suspects federally charged.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Friday, June 9th an eight-month investigation resulted in 11 suspects federally charged.
"We forgive you:" Family of pastor shot and killed on city's north side want suspect to come forward
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a man murdered on the city's northwest side says their loved one was a pastor and a dedicated father.
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a man murdered on the city's northwest side says their loved one was a pastor and a dedicated father.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, June 8th on the city's northwest side.The first shooting happened near 57th and Hadley around 5:30 p.m.Police say the 36-year-old victim was shot multiple times by two adult suspects that we have identified.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, June 8th on the city's northwest side.The first shooting happened near 57th and Hadley around 5:30 p.m.Police say the 36-year-old victim was shot multiple times by two adult suspects that we have identified.
Police: Man shot, wounded in drive-by shooting on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Friday morning, June 9th on the city's south side.It happened near 15th and Becher shortly after midnight.According to police, one man was taken to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the hand during a drive-by shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Friday morning, June 9th on the city's south side.It happened near 15th and Becher shortly after midnight.According to police, one man was taken to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the hand during a drive-by shooting.
1 person transported to hospital following shooting near 55th and Philip Place
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a shooting that took place near North 55th and West Philip Place Thursday evening, June 8th.The call to police came in around 9:45 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert Hospital following the shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a shooting that took place near North 55th and West Philip Place Thursday evening, June 8th.The call to police came in around 9:45 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert Hospital following the shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MPD welcomes 58 brand new officers who just graduated from the academy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department welcomed 58 brand new officers Thursday, June 8th, who graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn addressed the new officers and their supporters.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department welcomed 58 brand new officers Thursday, June 8th, who graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn addressed the new officers and their supporters.
Police: 1 person taken to hospital following shooting near 57th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a person was shot near 57th and Center Thursday, June 8th.According to police, the victim was transported to a local hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a person was shot near 57th and Center Thursday, June 8th.According to police, the victim was transported to a local hospital.
Man pleads guilty after fatal hit-and-run crash near Greenfield School
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty after a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near a school in April.21-year-old Anthony Velazquez on Thursday, June 8th pleaded guilty to one count of hit-and-run involving death, penalty -- hit-and-run/death to person, penalties for felonies -- Class "D" felony.A second charge was dismissed but read into the court record.He'll be sentenced on July 17th.The fatal crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on April 18th near Greenfield School.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty after a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near a school in April.21-year-old Anthony Velazquez on Thursday, June 8th pleaded guilty to one count of hit-and-run involving death, penalty -- hit-and-run/death to person, penalties for felonies -- Class "D" felony.A second charge was dismissed but read into the court record.He'll be sentenced on July 17th.The fatal crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on April 18th near Greenfield School.
Man accused of robbing 2 people, stealing a car sentenced to 10 years in prison
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of robbing two people and stealing a car in September of 2016 has been sentenced to prison.24-year-old Shaquille Stone in February pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of robbing two people and stealing a car in September of 2016 has been sentenced to prison.24-year-old Shaquille Stone in February pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery.
Last of 4 men who prosecutors say got away with $20 after fatal shooting pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- The final of four people charged in connection with the robbery-turned-homicide of 32-year-old Rebecca Wood in July of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.37-year-old Carlando Mukes on Thursday, June 8th pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, habitual criminality repeater, penalties for felonies - Class "G" felony.He'll be sentenced on June 19th.
MILWAUKEE -- The final of four people charged in connection with the robbery-turned-homicide of 32-year-old Rebecca Wood in July of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.37-year-old Carlando Mukes on Thursday, June 8th pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, habitual criminality repeater, penalties for felonies - Class "G" felony.He'll be sentenced on June 19th.