MPD: Two arrested in Riverwest attempted armed robbery; third suspect sought

MILWAUKEE -- With the help of an alert eyewitness, Milwaukee police officers arrested two suspects who tried to rob two victims in the Riverwest neighborhood.

Police: "Prolific" theft suspect, just released from prison, arrested again

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a "prolific" theft suspect was arrested on Monday, February 22nd after witnesses saw the suspect break into a vehicle on the city's East Side.It happened near Farwell and Irving around 2:20 p.m.Responding officers located the 32-year-old suspect near Oakland and Irving and took him into custody.Police say he is believed to have committed at least nine similar crimes over the past week.The suspect had just recently been released from prison, has a criminal record dating back to 2005, and has been arrested by MPD more than a dozen times in his lifetime on various charges.MPD will take this current case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days for charges.

Police: Suspect with loaded gun taken into custody at gas station near Locust & Hopkins

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, February 23rd arrested a man with a loaded gun after observing a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle taken during an armed robbery.Officers on patrol near Locust and Hopkins around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday noticed a vehicle parked in a gas station parking lot that matched the description of a vehicle taken in an armed robbery.The officers saw a man near the car reach into his waistband and place an object next to the pump.When officers approached, they found a loaded, semi-automatic gun next to the pump.The 26-year-old man tried to run away, police say, but he was taken into custody on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and resisting an officer.MPD will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges in the coming days.

Serving up a struggle: Food truck worker holds off would-be robber in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A food truck employee tells FOX6 News he was forced to fight back on Milwaukee's south side -- during an attempted robbery of the Taqueria Aranda food truck near 37th and National on Monday night, February 22nd.

Police: Man suffers minor injuries in crash near 92nd and Silver Spring Drive

MILWAUKEE -- Police say one person was taken to the hospital following a crash involving two vehicles near 92nd and Silver Spring Drive.It happened around 12:20 p.m.Police say a Chevy Avalanche collided with a Chrysler Concorde in the intersection.The Chrysler came to rest on the sidewalk.A 44-year-old man involved in this crash was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.Police are investigating.PHOTO GALLERY:

Police: Man seriously injured in crash involving van that flipped near Layton & Lincoln

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a man was seriously injured in a crash that happened near Layton Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, February 23rd.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police say a Chevy Astro was struck by a Chevy Tahoe -- causing the Chevy Astro to flip onto its side.A 35-year-old man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after this crash.Police say speed is suspected as a factor in this crash.Police are investigating.

Witnesses: Two killed in crash were "racing" before their vehicle struck tree

MILWAUKEE -- Police say two people were killed in a crash that happened on Monday night, February 22nd near 91st and Good Hope Road.The victims have been identified as 22-year-old Lewon Pickens and 17-year-old Charee Sutton.

Man dies at hospital after hit-and-run crash near 16th and National

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 35-year-old man died at a hospital after a hit-and-run crash that happened on Monday night, February 22nd near 16th and National.It happened around 10:00 p.m.Police say a 35-year-old man was struck by a truck while crossing the street -- headed eastbound.

Suspect in custody after Walgreens manager stabbed on south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested the man accused of stabbing an employee at the Walgreens near 27th and National Avenue late on Sunday, February 21st.Police say the suspect walked into the store around 10:15 p.m. and started pounding on an office door.

Fatal accident: 75-year-old woman found pinned under vehicle near 65th & Congress

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 75-year-old woman was killed in an accident involving a vehicle near 65th and Congress on Sunday night, February 21st.It happened between 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.Officers responded to the area for a report of a vehicle that had been left running in an alley.Upon arrival, officers observed the 75-year-old woman pinned under the vehicle's front wheels, with the motor running and the transmission in drive.Despite life-saving efforts of first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.Police say foul play is not suspected in this case.

Police: Man, woman shot and hurt in separate incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a pair of shootings that happened on Monday afternoon, February 22nd within five minutes of one another.

Police called out to crash involving two buses and a vehicle near 6th & Harrison

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday afternoon, February 22nd were called out to a crash involving two school buses and a vehicle.It happened near 6th and Harrison around 3:00 p.m.We're told a 30-year-old woman needed medical attention following this crash.PHOTO GALLERY:Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Milwaukee police: Convicted felon arrested with gun, drugs on city's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested two suspects, including a convicted felon, after they found a loaded gun and drugs during a traffic stop on the city's north side on Friday, February 19th.Officers were on patrol in the neighborhood near 46th and Center just before 6 p.m. Friday when they saw a car stopped in the street and blocking traffic.

Police: Suspect on probation arrested for armed robbery on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested an armed robbery suspect, already on probation for a separate crime, on the city's south side Friday evening, February 20th.The suspect walked into a business near 13th and Cleveland around 9 p.m. He approached an employee, implied he had a weapon, and demanded money from the cash register.

Armed with pliers: Man accused of stealing beer from victim on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Houston man is in police custody after he allegedly stole beer from a man on Milwaukee's south side on Saturday evening, February 20th.A Milwaukee police officer on active patrol around 8 p.m. when he interrupted the armed robbery in progress near 12th and Greenfield.