Milwaukee Police Department welcomes more than 40 new recruits
MILWAUKEE -- More than 40 police recruits are now full-fledged police officers as they graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, February 16th.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 40 police recruits are now full-fledged police officers as they graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, February 16th.
Gunfire at a gas station: Jury finds Lorainz Johnson GUILTY in death of Jovonte Daniels
MILWAUKEE -- Accused in the July fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels at the former BP gas station at Sherman and Burleigh, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, February 16th.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on July 23rd.A jury on Thursday found Lorainz Johnson guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide.Johnson was remanded into custody pending sentencing, which is set for April 7th.A criminal complaint indicates Johnson approached Daniels at the gas station.
MILWAUKEE -- Accused in the July fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels at the former BP gas station at Sherman and Burleigh, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, February 16th.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on July 23rd.A jury on Thursday found Lorainz Johnson guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide.Johnson was remanded into custody pending sentencing, which is set for April 7th.A criminal complaint indicates Johnson approached Daniels at the gas station.
Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party threatens $400M lawsuit against city, MPD
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party claims it will sue the city and the Milwaukee Police Department for $400 million.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party claims it will sue the city and the Milwaukee Police Department for $400 million.
Police: 51-year-old man shot during robbery inside home near 17th and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, February 15th on the city's north side.It happened around 8:00 a.m. near 17th and Wright.According to police, a 51-year-old man was shot during a robbery inside of a home.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, February 15th on the city's north side.It happened around 8:00 a.m. near 17th and Wright.According to police, a 51-year-old man was shot during a robbery inside of a home.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
Police: Man who impersonated officer during traffic stop in Milwaukee took off with victim's gun!
MILWAUKEE -- A fake officer, patrolling Milwaukee's south side?
MILWAUKEE -- A fake officer, patrolling Milwaukee's south side?
Do you know this man? Milwaukee police searching for Brewery Credit Union armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that took place at a Brewery Credit Union Friday morning, February 10th.According to police, around 9:30 a.m. a male suspect entered the Brewery Credit Union located near Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that took place at a Brewery Credit Union Friday morning, February 10th.According to police, around 9:30 a.m. a male suspect entered the Brewery Credit Union located near Dr.
MPD officer facing felony charges, accused of killing neighbor's dog: "Really hard for me to take"
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer is facing felony charges for shooting at his neighbors' dogs and killing one of them after the dogs ventured into his yard."Vinny passed and it was really hard for me to take it," Kyle Von Drasek said.Vinny and Effie were the family's dogs, but they were extra special to Von Drasek, who has a cognitive disability.The week of Thanksgiving, the family let their dogs out into their backyard, like they do most mornings.
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer is facing felony charges for shooting at his neighbors' dogs and killing one of them after the dogs ventured into his yard."Vinny passed and it was really hard for me to take it," Kyle Von Drasek said.Vinny and Effie were the family's dogs, but they were extra special to Von Drasek, who has a cognitive disability.The week of Thanksgiving, the family let their dogs out into their backyard, like they do most mornings.
Good Samaritans jumped into action after speeding vehicle struck van, porch; burst into flames
MILWAUKEE -- Witnesses said a speeding vehicle hit a van before it crashed into the front porch of a home near 19th and Nash on Sunday, February 12th.
MILWAUKEE -- Witnesses said a speeding vehicle hit a van before it crashed into the front porch of a home near 19th and Nash on Sunday, February 12th.
20-year-old Milwaukee rapper charged after drugs found in stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee rapper is charged in a case related to drug dealing and stolen cars. 20-year-old Donte Garett's alleged crime is part of a spike in car thefts in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee rapper is charged in a case related to drug dealing and stolen cars. 20-year-old Donte Garett's alleged crime is part of a spike in car thefts in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee woman accused of stabbing man who later died from his injuries
MILWAUKEE -- 43-year-old Angela Crawford is charged with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the January 27th stabbing of Anthony Upchurch.
MILWAUKEE -- 43-year-old Angela Crawford is charged with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the January 27th stabbing of Anthony Upchurch.
Police: 25-year-old Milwaukee man in custody in connection with sexual assault near 21st and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a sexual assault suspect is in custody after MPD released surveillance photos of the man in an effort to identify him.The suspect is a 25-year-old man from Milwaukee.Police said Thursday, February 9th this case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges in the coming days.The alleged sexual assault happened near 21st and Keefe on Sunday, February 5th shortly after 9:00 p.m.We should learn more about the circumstances surrounding that incident when the suspect is formally charged.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a sexual assault suspect is in custody after MPD released surveillance photos of the man in an effort to identify him.The suspect is a 25-year-old man from Milwaukee.Police said Thursday, February 9th this case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges in the coming days.The alleged sexual assault happened near 21st and Keefe on Sunday, February 5th shortly after 9:00 p.m.We should learn more about the circumstances surrounding that incident when the suspect is formally charged.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
9-year-old boy buys pizzas for Milwaukee police officers using his own money
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is giving a big shout out to a nine-year-old boy on Wednesday, February 8th.The police department took to their Twitter page to voice their appreciation for the young man.Police say nine-year-old Ezequiel, used his own money to buy five pizzas for the department and delivered them to officers at District 2.The department says it made the officer's day.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is giving a big shout out to a nine-year-old boy on Wednesday, February 8th.The police department took to their Twitter page to voice their appreciation for the young man.Police say nine-year-old Ezequiel, used his own money to buy five pizzas for the department and delivered them to officers at District 2.The department says it made the officer's day.
Police: 2 taken into custody after leading police on pursuit in stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Two people, including a juvenile, were taken into custody Tuesday night, February 7th following a police pursuit in a stolen vehicle.The pursuit began around 9:15 p.m. near 76th and Brown Deer Road after officers spotted a vehicle taken in a strong armed robbery.Police say the pursuit ended near 51st and Green Tree when the suspects stopped the vehicle and attempted to flee the scene on foot.One juvenile and one adult were taken into custody -- two other suspects got away.No one was injured.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people, including a juvenile, were taken into custody Tuesday night, February 7th following a police pursuit in a stolen vehicle.The pursuit began around 9:15 p.m. near 76th and Brown Deer Road after officers spotted a vehicle taken in a strong armed robbery.Police say the pursuit ended near 51st and Green Tree when the suspects stopped the vehicle and attempted to flee the scene on foot.One juvenile and one adult were taken into custody -- two other suspects got away.No one was injured.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
2 highest-ranking African-American MPD officers grew up in neighborhoods where they now fight crime
MILWAUKEE -- They are the two highest ranking African-American officers within the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- They are the two highest ranking African-American officers within the Milwaukee Police Department.
Police: Suspect may have stolen tote bag carried by woman murdered on her way into work
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help locating persons with information related to the January 31st homicide that happened at 12th and National Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help locating persons with information related to the January 31st homicide that happened at 12th and National Avenue.
Recognize him? Police seek sexual assault suspect who was caught on camera on MCTS bus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault.It happened near 21st and Keefe on Sunday, February 5th shortly after 9:00 p.m.Police said the suspect in this case is described as a black man, between the ages of 25 and 30, standing 5’7” to 5’9” tall, and weighing approximately 180 pounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault.It happened near 21st and Keefe on Sunday, February 5th shortly after 9:00 p.m.Police said the suspect in this case is described as a black man, between the ages of 25 and 30, standing 5’7” to 5’9” tall, and weighing approximately 180 pounds.
MPD: 17-year-old shot, injured while trying to commit robbery near 25th & Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the city's south side late Monday night, February 6th.It happened near 25th and Mitchell around 11:30 p.m.According to police, a 17-year-old male went to a hospital to be treated for a non-life threatening injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the city's south side late Monday night, February 6th.It happened near 25th and Mitchell around 11:30 p.m.According to police, a 17-year-old male went to a hospital to be treated for a non-life threatening injury.
Police: 2-vehicle crash at 30th and Center after someone turned stop sign
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on Monday evening, February 6th.It happened around 6:45 p.m. near 30th and Center.Police said a truck was headed down 30th, and it went through a stop sign.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on Monday evening, February 6th.It happened around 6:45 p.m. near 30th and Center.Police said a truck was headed down 30th, and it went through a stop sign.
Police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the city's east side.It happened on Oakland near Hampshire on Monday evening, February 6th.Police said the pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries.As of 8:40 p.m., police were still on scene.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the city's east side.It happened on Oakland near Hampshire on Monday evening, February 6th.Police said the pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries.As of 8:40 p.m., police were still on scene.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.