Body recovered from Milwaukee River near where 47-year-old man jumped from tour boat
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they've recovered a body from the Milwaukee River -- near where a 47-year-old man jumped in early Sunday.The body was recovered around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 5th.MPD is awaiting positive identification from the medical examiner's office before any further information is released.Divers had been searching an area near Water and Buffalo for a 47-year-old Milwaukee man who jumped from a tour boat early Sunday, August 2nd.The body has NOT yet been identified.We're told it was found near the 200 block of North Water Street -- not far from Water and Buffalo.----The search for the 47-year-old Milwaukee man began early Sunday morning, August 2nd — shortly after midnight.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they've recovered a body from the Milwaukee River -- near where a 47-year-old man jumped in early Sunday.The body was recovered around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 5th.MPD is awaiting positive identification from the medical examiner's office before any further information is released.Divers had been searching an area near Water and Buffalo for a 47-year-old Milwaukee man who jumped from a tour boat early Sunday, August 2nd.The body has NOT yet been identified.We're told it was found near the 200 block of North Water Street -- not far from Water and Buffalo.----The search for the 47-year-old Milwaukee man began early Sunday morning, August 2nd — shortly after midnight.
"I've been hit!" Dispatch recordings show tense moments before, during weekend officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Dispatch recordings show tense moments on Saturday, August 1st after a Porsche was stolen at gunpoint from Concours Motors in Glendale -- leading to a pursuit, and eventually, an officer-involved shooting in Milwaukee.Glendale police say this all began minutes before 1:00 p.m. Saturday when a 28-year-old Milwaukee man stole a Porsche at gunpoint from a Concours Motors employee in the 6400 block of N.
MILWAUKEE -- Dispatch recordings show tense moments on Saturday, August 1st after a Porsche was stolen at gunpoint from Concours Motors in Glendale -- leading to a pursuit, and eventually, an officer-involved shooting in Milwaukee.Glendale police say this all began minutes before 1:00 p.m. Saturday when a 28-year-old Milwaukee man stole a Porsche at gunpoint from a Concours Motors employee in the 6400 block of N.
"Very exciting technology:" MPD to implement new GPS tool as alternative to pursuits
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police believe they can catch more criminals by launching GPS devices from squad cars.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police believe they can catch more criminals by launching GPS devices from squad cars.
Aldermen call meeting with police, residents after rash of violent crimes on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Caught in the act -- but not yet locked up.
MILWAUKEE -- Caught in the act -- but not yet locked up.
Milwaukee police arrest 20-year-old man after attempted armed robbery at Brown Deer Walmart
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police say a suspect is now in custody in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Walmart Store near 63rd and West Brown Deer Road on Saturday evening, August 1st.We're told the 20-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested by Milwaukee police on Tuesday, August 4th.Police say just after 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of an attempted armed robbery.They say a 47-year-old woman was approached by the suspect in the parking lot -- with the suspect displaying a handgun and demanding the woman's purse.A 59-year-old man who was with the woman pushed the suspect away, and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.No one was injured.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police say a suspect is now in custody in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Walmart Store near 63rd and West Brown Deer Road on Saturday evening, August 1st.We're told the 20-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested by Milwaukee police on Tuesday, August 4th.Police say just after 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of an attempted armed robbery.They say a 47-year-old woman was approached by the suspect in the parking lot -- with the suspect displaying a handgun and demanding the woman's purse.A 59-year-old man who was with the woman pushed the suspect away, and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.No one was injured.
"He's upstairs - you can't miss it:" Diana Cunningham admits she fatally stabbed her 54-year-old boyfriend
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have now been filed in connection with the stabbing death of Gerry Wilson. 54-year-old Wilson was stabbed near 52nd and Burleigh on August 1st, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Criminal charges have now been filed in connection with the stabbing death of Gerry Wilson. 54-year-old Wilson was stabbed near 52nd and Burleigh on August 1st, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Someone just shot your son:" 23-year-old suspect's mother speaks out after officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect near 20th and Center on Tuesday, August 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect near 20th and Center on Tuesday, August 4th.
Six in custody for questioning after fight involving bleach, shots fired at 15th & Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene near 15th and Greenfield Tuesday evening, August 4th for a shots fired incident.We're told shortly before 6:00 p.m., there was a fight between two parties at that location.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene near 15th and Greenfield Tuesday evening, August 4th for a shots fired incident.We're told shortly before 6:00 p.m., there was a fight between two parties at that location.
"I'm watching it live:" Residents frustrated after several recent crimes on south side caught on camera
MILWAUKEE -- Caught in the act -- but not yet locked up.
MILWAUKEE -- Caught in the act -- but not yet locked up.
Armed 23-year-old convicted felon shot, injured by MPD officer; semi-automatic pistol recovered
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect near 20th and Center on Tuesday, August 4th.The suspect was taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect near 20th and Center on Tuesday, August 4th.The suspect was taken to the hospital.
"It really scared me!" Girl talks about attempted abduction; suspect's grandma hopes he gets help
MILWAUKEE -- A seven-year-old girl was nearly abducted while playing outside in the front yard of her home near 17th and Highland.
MILWAUKEE -- A seven-year-old girl was nearly abducted while playing outside in the front yard of her home near 17th and Highland.
Police: Three convicted felons arrested in northwest side attempted burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested three convicted felons for trying to break into a northwest side business.District 7 officers responded to the 7400 block of W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested three convicted felons for trying to break into a northwest side business.District 7 officers responded to the 7400 block of W.
Car dealers reinforce safety during test drives after theft that led to officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a Glendale police officer and a suspect were injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 1st near 13th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a Glendale police officer and a suspect were injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon, August 1st near 13th and W.
Police: Driver, passenger arrested during traffic stop near 27th and North; weapons recovered
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were arrested during a traffic stop near N. 27th Street and North Avenue on Monday evening, August 3rd -- and weapons were recovered.It happened shorty before 6:30 p.m.We're told officers stopped the vehicle for various traffic violations.As officers approached the vehicle, they observed weapons and smelled marijuana emanating from the vehicle.The driver, a 24-year-old man, was arrested for bail jumping.The passenger, a 23-year-old man, was arrested for endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.It is unclear exactly what type of weapons, and precisely how many weapons were recovered.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were arrested during a traffic stop near N. 27th Street and North Avenue on Monday evening, August 3rd -- and weapons were recovered.It happened shorty before 6:30 p.m.We're told officers stopped the vehicle for various traffic violations.As officers approached the vehicle, they observed weapons and smelled marijuana emanating from the vehicle.The driver, a 24-year-old man, was arrested for bail jumping.The passenger, a 23-year-old man, was arrested for endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.It is unclear exactly what type of weapons, and precisely how many weapons were recovered.
Developing: Water Street Bridge stuck in "up" position; crews working on a fix
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and Milwaukee Department of Public Works officials have confirmed the Water Street Bridge was malfunctioning Monday evening, August 3rd -- and was stuck in the "up" position.DPW officials are working to fix the problem.It is unclear what may have caused the malfunction.Milwaukee police officers were called out to the bridge around 7:00 p.m. Monday.It is unclear how long it may take to get the bridge functioning again.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and Milwaukee Department of Public Works officials have confirmed the Water Street Bridge was malfunctioning Monday evening, August 3rd -- and was stuck in the "up" position.DPW officials are working to fix the problem.It is unclear what may have caused the malfunction.Milwaukee police officers were called out to the bridge around 7:00 p.m. Monday.It is unclear how long it may take to get the bridge functioning again.
Police: 54-year-old man stabbed to death near 52nd & Burleigh; woman in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have confirmed a stabbing death occurred Saturday, August 1st near 52nd and Burleigh.Police were called out to the scene around 5:00 p.m.The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Gerry Wilson .
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have confirmed a stabbing death occurred Saturday, August 1st near 52nd and Burleigh.Police were called out to the scene around 5:00 p.m.The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Gerry Wilson .
18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy charged in connection with shooting death of Montravis Johnson
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Milwaukee, are now facing charges in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Montravis Johnson.The shooting occurred on Wednesday night, July 29th near S. 21st Street and Greenfield Avenue.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Milwaukee, are now facing charges in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Montravis Johnson.The shooting occurred on Wednesday night, July 29th near S. 21st Street and Greenfield Avenue.
Search of Milwaukee River for man who reportedly jumped from tour boat now a recovery mission
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
20-year-old man, 19-year-old woman injured in shooting near George Webb on N. Oakland
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were shot and injured during a fight involving multiple people on the street near the George Webb restaurant on N.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were shot and injured during a fight involving multiple people on the street near the George Webb restaurant on N.
25-year-old Milwaukee man arrested in connection with attempted abduction of seven-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say thanks to tips from the public -- they have been able to arrest a 25-year-old Milwaukee man in connection with the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl.The attempted abduction happened on Thursday afternoon, July 30th near 17th and Highland.The suspect was taken into custody on Saturday, August 1st in the 100 block of E.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say thanks to tips from the public -- they have been able to arrest a 25-year-old Milwaukee man in connection with the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl.The attempted abduction happened on Thursday afternoon, July 30th near 17th and Highland.The suspect was taken into custody on Saturday, August 1st in the 100 block of E.