29-year-old Milwaukee man now charged in connection with May 2014 homicide
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Jacoby Davis, which occurred on May 29th, 2014 near 25th and Galena in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Jacoby Davis, which occurred on May 29th, 2014 near 25th and Galena in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group approves accreditation status of MPD
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) on Monday, November 0th announced the Governing Board has approved the accreditation status of the Milwaukee Police Department.From September 28th to October 2nd, 2015, a team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group examined every aspect of the Milwaukee Police Department based upon a series of highly recognized standards and found the agency to be in compliance with 226 applicable standards.This was a process the MPD began over two years ago.“The Milwaukee Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to achieve accreditation and this was a great accomplishment by MPD and WILEAG," Greg Peterson, president of the Governing Board for WILEAG said.There are over 400 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin, but less than 30 have achieved accreditation status.According to WILEAG officials, the assessment team noted a positive relationship between the police and the community.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) on Monday, November 0th announced the Governing Board has approved the accreditation status of the Milwaukee Police Department.From September 28th to October 2nd, 2015, a team of assessors from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group examined every aspect of the Milwaukee Police Department based upon a series of highly recognized standards and found the agency to be in compliance with 226 applicable standards.This was a process the MPD began over two years ago.“The Milwaukee Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to achieve accreditation and this was a great accomplishment by MPD and WILEAG," Greg Peterson, president of the Governing Board for WILEAG said.There are over 400 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin, but less than 30 have achieved accreditation status.According to WILEAG officials, the assessment team noted a positive relationship between the police and the community.
Police seek known suspect after 20-year-old man shot, hurt near 26th & Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday, November 9th.It happened just before noon near 26th and Chambers.Police say a 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and hurt -- during an argument with a known suspect.The victim is expected to survive.MPD is currently seeking that known suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday, November 9th.It happened just before noon near 26th and Chambers.Police say a 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and hurt -- during an argument with a known suspect.The victim is expected to survive.MPD is currently seeking that known suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Drivers take note: GOP debate will force street closures, limit access & parking
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers will want to avoid part of downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday evening -- because of the Republican presidential debate.The Milwaukee Police Department has already indicated Kilbourn Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers will want to avoid part of downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday evening -- because of the Republican presidential debate.The Milwaukee Police Department has already indicated Kilbourn Ave.
Teen killed in crash on Milwaukee's southwest side; 14-year-old girl was driving
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash that happened near 35th and Hayes around 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th.Police say a 14-year-old girl was driving an SUV north on S. 35th Street at a high rate of speed when she lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree.A 14-year-old female passenger was ejected from the SUV and was pronounced dead at the scene.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash that happened near 35th and Hayes around 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th.Police say a 14-year-old girl was driving an SUV north on S. 35th Street at a high rate of speed when she lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree.A 14-year-old female passenger was ejected from the SUV and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Developing: Milwaukee police arrest parents in wake of infant's "sudden death"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a sudden death of a child that occurred on Friday, November 6th on the city’s north side.Police responded to a sick/injured child near 20th and Atkinson around 11:00 p.m. Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a sudden death of a child that occurred on Friday, November 6th on the city’s north side.Police responded to a sick/injured child near 20th and Atkinson around 11:00 p.m. Friday.
Police: Altercation leads to shots fired, man dies after crashing car; woman hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that left one man dead and a woman hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that left one man dead and a woman hurt.
Police investigate attempted carjacking that happened near church on city's East Side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted carjacking that occurred on Sunday morning, November 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted carjacking that occurred on Sunday morning, November 8th.
Two teens in custody, third sought after fatal hit-and-run crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have located and recovered the striking vehicle responsible for the November 5th fatal hit-and-run crash at 20th and Bolivar on the city's south side.The car was located in Franklin on Friday, November 6th.A 17-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, who were passengers in the car, were taken into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have located and recovered the striking vehicle responsible for the November 5th fatal hit-and-run crash at 20th and Bolivar on the city's south side.The car was located in Franklin on Friday, November 6th.A 17-year-old male and a 17-year-old female, who were passengers in the car, were taken into custody.
Caught on camera, twice! Milwaukee police need your help identifying robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the McDonald’s Restaurant near 35th and McKinley on Sunday, November 1st.The suspect entered the store numerous times between 4:40 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. At the time of the robbery, the suspect pointed a gun at numerous employees and then demanded cash from the register.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the McDonald’s Restaurant near 35th and McKinley on Sunday, November 1st.The suspect entered the store numerous times between 4:40 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. At the time of the robbery, the suspect pointed a gun at numerous employees and then demanded cash from the register.
Former MPD officer who shot & killed Dontre Hamilton approved for duty disability benefits
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Christopher Manney, the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 will receive duty disability retirement benefits through the city of Milwaukee.This news came Thursday, November 5th -- as statistics show overall use of force within the Milwaukee Police Department is down.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Christopher Manney, the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 will receive duty disability retirement benefits through the city of Milwaukee.This news came Thursday, November 5th -- as statistics show overall use of force within the Milwaukee Police Department is down.
Exchange of gunfire between security guard, suspect after Walgreens store robbed
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Walgreens store near 27th and North Avenue on Wednesday night, November 4th.The call for this incident came in around 9:00 p.m.Police say a suspect entered the store armed with a handgun, and demanded money from the cashier.The suspect fled from the store with the cash and got into a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and drove away.A security guard from the store followed the suspect’s vehicle before the Chevrolet Blazer crashed into a light pole near 27th and Galena.Both the suspect and the security guard exchanged gunfire -- but neither was injured.The suspect then fled on foot.A .380 semi-automatic gun was found inside the suspect’s vehicle.A few hours later, officers arrested the 37-year-old male suspect at a home in the 1200 block of S. 15th Street.MPD will present the case against him in the coming days to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.The security guard will be ordered into the District Attorney’s Office Friday, November 6th for his case to be reviewed.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Walgreens store near 27th and North Avenue on Wednesday night, November 4th.The call for this incident came in around 9:00 p.m.Police say a suspect entered the store armed with a handgun, and demanded money from the cashier.The suspect fled from the store with the cash and got into a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and drove away.A security guard from the store followed the suspect’s vehicle before the Chevrolet Blazer crashed into a light pole near 27th and Galena.Both the suspect and the security guard exchanged gunfire -- but neither was injured.The suspect then fled on foot.A .380 semi-automatic gun was found inside the suspect’s vehicle.A few hours later, officers arrested the 37-year-old male suspect at a home in the 1200 block of S. 15th Street.MPD will present the case against him in the coming days to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.The security guard will be ordered into the District Attorney’s Office Friday, November 6th for his case to be reviewed.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
16-year-old boy charged as an adult, accused of driving & crashing stolen van; one man killed
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have now been filed against a 16-year-old boy, accused of driving a stolen van, and then crashing that van.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have now been filed against a 16-year-old boy, accused of driving a stolen van, and then crashing that van.
Police: 21-year-old man shot, hurt near Messmer High School
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon, November 5th on N. 8th Street near Messmer High School.It happened shortly after 1:00 p.m.Police say a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was hurt in the incident -- but it is expected he will survive.The circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injury.MPD is seeking suspects in this case.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon, November 5th on N. 8th Street near Messmer High School.It happened shortly after 1:00 p.m.Police say a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was hurt in the incident -- but it is expected he will survive.The circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injury.MPD is seeking suspects in this case.
MPD Fall Merit Awards ceremony: 88 officers, 14 citizens recognized for work in the community
MILWAUKEE -- More than 100 law enforcement officers and citizens were recognized Wednesday night, November 4th for their work in the community.The Milwaukee Police Department held its Fall Merit Awards ceremony on Wednesday night at the Milwaukee Police Academy.Awards were handed out for things like exceptional police work in intense situations as well as creating neighborhood watch groups.In all, 88 officers and 14 citizens were recognized.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 100 law enforcement officers and citizens were recognized Wednesday night, November 4th for their work in the community.The Milwaukee Police Department held its Fall Merit Awards ceremony on Wednesday night at the Milwaukee Police Academy.Awards were handed out for things like exceptional police work in intense situations as well as creating neighborhood watch groups.In all, 88 officers and 14 citizens were recognized.
"Whole bar went wild!" Gunfire erupts inside popular tavern after bartender tried escorting patron out
MILWAUKEE -- Gunfire erupted at a popular tavern in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 3rd after an intoxicated patron refused to leave.
MILWAUKEE -- Gunfire erupted at a popular tavern in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 3rd after an intoxicated patron refused to leave.
Police: 25-year-old man shot, hurt near 40th & Burleigh; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 40th and Burleigh on Wednesday night, November 4th.It happened around 7:00 p.m.Police say a 25-year-old man was able to take himself to the hospital after the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 40th and Burleigh on Wednesday night, November 4th.It happened around 7:00 p.m.Police say a 25-year-old man was able to take himself to the hospital after the shooting.
After woman records raunchy activity on bus; driver arrested: "My first reaction was 'are you kidding me?'"
MILWAUKEE -- Riteway officials on Tuesday, November 3rd fired a school bus driver accused of doing some raunchy things on board the bus.
MILWAUKEE -- Riteway officials on Tuesday, November 3rd fired a school bus driver accused of doing some raunchy things on board the bus.
Three high-end vehicles stolen after keys snatched from locked valet box at Bacchus restaurant
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after three high-end vehicles were stolen near one of Milwaukee's high-end restaurants -- the Bacchus restaurant on E.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after three high-end vehicles were stolen near one of Milwaukee's high-end restaurants -- the Bacchus restaurant on E.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of convicted felon in possession of loaded gun, drugs
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a convicted felon and confiscated a loaded gun and drugs from his car on Tuesday evening, November 3rd.The officers were on patrol in the neighborhood near 8th and Greenfield Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a convicted felon and confiscated a loaded gun and drugs from his car on Tuesday evening, November 3rd.The officers were on patrol in the neighborhood near 8th and Greenfield Ave.