Police: Man driving stolen car crashes on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Police make an arrest on Milwaukee's north side early Saturday, December 19th -- after a rollover crash near 18th and Hampton.Investigators say a man in his 20s was driving a stolen car shortly before 1 a.m. and lost control near 18th and Hampton.After the crash, the driver tried to run away, but officers were able to catch him and make an arrest.The suspect was taken to the hospital to be checked for injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Police make an arrest on Milwaukee's north side early Saturday, December 19th -- after a rollover crash near 18th and Hampton.Investigators say a man in his 20s was driving a stolen car shortly before 1 a.m. and lost control near 18th and Hampton.After the crash, the driver tried to run away, but officers were able to catch him and make an arrest.The suspect was taken to the hospital to be checked for injuries.
Update: Shooting suspect Earnest Hardy surrenders to officers
BROWN DEER -- Officials say shooting suspect Earnest Hardy surrendered himself to the Brown Deer and Milwaukee Police Department officers late Thursday night, December 17th.Charges will be reviewed at the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for second-degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and domestic abuse.Officials say at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16th, officers responded to a condominium unit on N.
BROWN DEER -- Officials say shooting suspect Earnest Hardy surrendered himself to the Brown Deer and Milwaukee Police Department officers late Thursday night, December 17th.Charges will be reviewed at the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for second-degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and domestic abuse.Officials say at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16th, officers responded to a condominium unit on N.
Department of Justice starts Collaborative Reform Initiative with Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, announced on Thursday, December 17th the start of a "Collaborative Reform Initiative for Technical Assistance" program with the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, announced on Thursday, December 17th the start of a "Collaborative Reform Initiative for Technical Assistance" program with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Semi strikes & drags tree, which then hit pole in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, December 17th were on the scene of a wreck involving a semi tractor trailer in the city's Historic Third Ward.Police tell FOX6 News this crash happened just before noon, near Chicago and Broadway.Just one lane of traffic was open on the street due to construction in the area, and traffic was re-routed into the parking lane.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, December 17th were on the scene of a wreck involving a semi tractor trailer in the city's Historic Third Ward.Police tell FOX6 News this crash happened just before noon, near Chicago and Broadway.Just one lane of traffic was open on the street due to construction in the area, and traffic was re-routed into the parking lane.
Nate Hamilton says federal DOJ probe into MPD is not enough: "We need real change"
MILWAUKEE -- A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17th -- and members of the United States Department of Justice will announce the launch of a "collaborative reform process" with the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17th -- and members of the United States Department of Justice will announce the launch of a "collaborative reform process" with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Common Council to consider $5 million settlement of lawsuits claiming 'strip searches' by MPD
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council will consider approval of a group settlement of lawsuits claiming unlawful body cavity and strip searches by the Milwaukee Police Department, Grant Langley, the Milwaukee city attorney, announced Tuesday, December 15th.These lawsuits allege an unwritten policy of unlawful stops and searches by the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council will consider approval of a group settlement of lawsuits claiming unlawful body cavity and strip searches by the Milwaukee Police Department, Grant Langley, the Milwaukee city attorney, announced Tuesday, December 15th.These lawsuits allege an unwritten policy of unlawful stops and searches by the Milwaukee Police Department.
Request from chief accepted: DOJ to launch "collaborative reform process" with MPD
MILWAUKEE -- A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17th -- and members of the United States Department of Justice will announce the launch of a "collaborative reform process" with the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- A news conference has been scheduled for Thursday, December 17th -- and members of the United States Department of Justice will announce the launch of a "collaborative reform process" with the Milwaukee Police Department.
Milwaukee police investigating armed robbery of business near Chase and Howell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a business near Chase and Howell on Tuesday afternoon, December 15th.It happened just after noon.Police say a suspect entered the business with a gun and demanded money and belongings from employees and customers.The suspect then fled on foot from the scene.Some of the victims’ property was recovered a short time later near Bradley Road and Seneca.MPD continues to search for the suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a business near Chase and Howell on Tuesday afternoon, December 15th.It happened just after noon.Police say a suspect entered the business with a gun and demanded money and belongings from employees and customers.The suspect then fled on foot from the scene.Some of the victims’ property was recovered a short time later near Bradley Road and Seneca.MPD continues to search for the suspect.
Drugs delivered via stolen vehicles: "Big Money Addicts" gang members face rarely used 'racketeering' charge
MILWAUKEE -- Drug dealing is evolving in Milwaukee, and law enforcement officials are being forced to evolve with it.
MILWAUKEE -- Drug dealing is evolving in Milwaukee, and law enforcement officials are being forced to evolve with it.
Freeway shootout: Two men formally charged after shooting that led to closure of I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two men have now been formally charged in connection with a shootout that occurred on the freeway system in Milwaukee County last Wednesday, December 9th.The accused are 25-year-old Jerome Johnson of Milwaukee, and 22-year-old Martez Maclin-Dyson.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Two men have now been formally charged in connection with a shootout that occurred on the freeway system in Milwaukee County last Wednesday, December 9th.The accused are 25-year-old Jerome Johnson of Milwaukee, and 22-year-old Martez Maclin-Dyson.
Hazmat team responds to propane leak near 5th and North after crash
MILWAUKEE -- A hazmat team was called to the area of 5th and North Tuesday morning, December 15th for a propane spill.Fire officials tell FOX6 News that a truck carrying propane collided with a car just before 8:30 a.m. Some of the propane leaked from the 100-gallon propane tank as a result of the crash.The tank was quickly closed, but the propane company was called to the scene to ensure it was secure.One person suffered minor injuries in the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- A hazmat team was called to the area of 5th and North Tuesday morning, December 15th for a propane spill.Fire officials tell FOX6 News that a truck carrying propane collided with a car just before 8:30 a.m. Some of the propane leaked from the 100-gallon propane tank as a result of the crash.The tank was quickly closed, but the propane company was called to the scene to ensure it was secure.One person suffered minor injuries in the crash.
FPC says MPD detective, demoted over handling of serial rapist case, will remain a detective
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission has decided Amy Stolowski, a Milwaukee Police Department detective who was demoted over her handling of a case involving a serial rapist will remain a detective with MPD.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission has decided Amy Stolowski, a Milwaukee Police Department detective who was demoted over her handling of a case involving a serial rapist will remain a detective with MPD.
Milwaukee police: Two men shot, wounded in two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred overnight.Police say a 40-year-old man was shot just before midnight during a possible robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred overnight.Police say a 40-year-old man was shot just before midnight during a possible robbery.
Fire at MillerCoors packaging plant: Was it sparked by Holiday Lites display?
MILWAUKEE -- A fire occurred at the MillerCoors packaging plant near 41st and State on Monday evening, December 14th -- and it may have been a result of the Holiday Lites display.The fire was able to be brought under control.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire occurred at the MillerCoors packaging plant near 41st and State on Monday evening, December 14th -- and it may have been a result of the Holiday Lites display.The fire was able to be brought under control.
First class of Milwaukee Police Department "Ambassadors" graduate from program
MILWAUKEE -- The first class of Milwaukee Police Department "Ambassadors" graduated from the program on Monday night, December 14th.Seventeen young men and women graduated.The idea is to give them meaningful work experience and a chance to explore law enforcement as a potential career.A number of those involved already have full-time jobs lined up.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says the program also benefits the Milwaukee Police Department because it's a way to learn more about the community and increase diversity in the police force.
MILWAUKEE -- The first class of Milwaukee Police Department "Ambassadors" graduated from the program on Monday night, December 14th.Seventeen young men and women graduated.The idea is to give them meaningful work experience and a chance to explore law enforcement as a potential career.A number of those involved already have full-time jobs lined up.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says the program also benefits the Milwaukee Police Department because it's a way to learn more about the community and increase diversity in the police force.
"He was a kind person:" 28-year-old man killed, his best friend in police custody after crash
MILWAUKEE -- It was foggy, dark and wet on Sunday, December 13th, and the weather caused problems for drivers.
MILWAUKEE -- It was foggy, dark and wet on Sunday, December 13th, and the weather caused problems for drivers.
Smash & steal: Milwaukee police need help identifying suspect in Citgo gas station burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who is accused of burglarizing the Citgo gas station at 8632 N. 107th Street (near 107th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify a suspect who is accused of burglarizing the Citgo gas station at 8632 N. 107th Street (near 107th and W.
Busted: Suspect in armed robbery of Colectivo had bag used in robbery on him, same hat on
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a convicted felon was arrested, accused of holding up the Colectivo coffee shop in the Riverwest neighborhood.Police say the Colectivo near Humboldt and Chambers was robbed on Sunday night, December 13th around 8:00 p.m.Employees told officers the suspect, who previously worked at the store, approached the register and demanded money before fleeing in his vehicle.Using surveillance video and information from the store, officers were able to develop the suspect’s name and vehicle description.Officers found the car and the suspect around 9:00 p.m. near 64th and Birch.The suspect, a 27-year-old Milwaukee man, was taken into custody and had on him the bag he used in the robbery.Police say he was also wearing the same stocking hat that he wore inside the store and on the front seat of his vehicle was a pile of cash.The suspect has a criminal record dating back to 2010, including a 2012 felony conviction for a burglary.Investigators believe he may be responsible for a business robbery in September near Old World Third Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a convicted felon was arrested, accused of holding up the Colectivo coffee shop in the Riverwest neighborhood.Police say the Colectivo near Humboldt and Chambers was robbed on Sunday night, December 13th around 8:00 p.m.Employees told officers the suspect, who previously worked at the store, approached the register and demanded money before fleeing in his vehicle.Using surveillance video and information from the store, officers were able to develop the suspect’s name and vehicle description.Officers found the car and the suspect around 9:00 p.m. near 64th and Birch.The suspect, a 27-year-old Milwaukee man, was taken into custody and had on him the bag he used in the robbery.Police say he was also wearing the same stocking hat that he wore inside the store and on the front seat of his vehicle was a pile of cash.The suspect has a criminal record dating back to 2010, including a 2012 felony conviction for a burglary.Investigators believe he may be responsible for a business robbery in September near Old World Third Street and W.
MPD: Convicted felon arrested for pointing gun at District 5 officers
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon was arrested by the Milwaukee Police Department after he pointed his gun at officers.District Five officers were on patrol in the area of N. 27th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon was arrested by the Milwaukee Police Department after he pointed his gun at officers.District Five officers were on patrol in the area of N. 27th Street and W.
MPD: Two juveniles arrested in northwest side burglary; could be responsible for several more
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested two juveniles after they broke into a northwest side store and believe they could be responsible for multiple similar crimes in the area.District Four officers responded to the Dollar General located at 8328 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested two juveniles after they broke into a northwest side store and believe they could be responsible for multiple similar crimes in the area.District Four officers responded to the Dollar General located at 8328 W.