Accused of using excessive force during an interrogation, trial begins for former MPD detective
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The trial for former Milwaukee police detective Rodolfo Gomez began Monday, February 9th.48-year-old Gomez faces one count of misconduct in office/excess authority and one count of abuse of residents of penal facilities.Jury selection in the case got underway on Monday morning.Gomez is accused of using excessive force on a suspect during an interrogation -- striking the suspect inside the Milwaukee Police Administration Building.According to a criminal complaint, Gomez was assigned to assist with an investigation into the homicide of an infant.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The trial for former Milwaukee police detective Rodolfo Gomez began Monday, February 9th.48-year-old Gomez faces one count of misconduct in office/excess authority and one count of abuse of residents of penal facilities.Jury selection in the case got underway on Monday morning.Gomez is accused of using excessive force on a suspect during an interrogation -- striking the suspect inside the Milwaukee Police Administration Building.According to a criminal complaint, Gomez was assigned to assist with an investigation into the homicide of an infant.
"Please come forward:" Woman says man killed in "execution style" shooting was a father of three
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a fatal shooting a witness described to FOX6 News as "execution style." Initially, police believed it may have followed some sort of road rage incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a fatal shooting a witness described to FOX6 News as "execution style." Initially, police believed it may have followed some sort of road rage incident.
Two men accused of robbing several fast food restaurants around Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 29-year-old Govanni Martinez of Greenfield and 43-year-old Matthew Stehr of Milwaukee face multiple charges -- accused of robbing several different fast food restaurants in the Milwaukee area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 29-year-old Govanni Martinez of Greenfield and 43-year-old Matthew Stehr of Milwaukee face multiple charges -- accused of robbing several different fast food restaurants in the Milwaukee area.
"No compassion:" Two men shot & killed after altercation at bar on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people are dead after a shooting that occurred following an altercation at a bar near 53rd and Green Tree Road early Sunday, February 8th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people are dead after a shooting that occurred following an altercation at a bar near 53rd and Green Tree Road early Sunday, February 8th.
Two shot, one fatally "execution style" on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say one man was fatally shot and another was wounded early Sunday, February 8th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say one man was fatally shot and another was wounded early Sunday, February 8th.
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to take up Manney appeal in March
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A former Milwaukee police officer who is appealing his firing after he shot and killed a man in a park last year will have a trial before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in March.Christopher Manney was fired in October, months after he shot Dontre Hamilton.Manney, who is white, said he acted in self-defense when he shot Hamilton 14 times in April.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A former Milwaukee police officer who is appealing his firing after he shot and killed a man in a park last year will have a trial before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners in March.Christopher Manney was fired in October, months after he shot Dontre Hamilton.Manney, who is white, said he acted in self-defense when he shot Hamilton 14 times in April.
Milwaukee woman accused of stealing Chihuahua puppy pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Jessica Setzer pleaded not guilty on Friday, February 6th to one count of felony theft — for allegedly stealing a three-month-old Chihuahua from a home on Milwaukee’s south side.Police were called to a home near 15th and Becher on Wednesday, January 14th to investigate the theft of a dog.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Jessica Setzer pleaded not guilty on Friday, February 6th to one count of felony theft — for allegedly stealing a three-month-old Chihuahua from a home on Milwaukee’s south side.Police were called to a home near 15th and Becher on Wednesday, January 14th to investigate the theft of a dog.
Two taken into custody after crashing stolen vehicle; third suspect sought
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two suspects fleeing from Milwaukee Police officers in a stolen car have been taken into custody by Milwaukee police.According to police, the suspects were driving a 2004 Ford Escape that had been stolen during an armed robbery on February 4th in the 1200 block of S. 32nd Street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two suspects fleeing from Milwaukee Police officers in a stolen car have been taken into custody by Milwaukee police.According to police, the suspects were driving a 2004 Ford Escape that had been stolen during an armed robbery on February 4th in the 1200 block of S. 32nd Street.
Fire and Police Commission: Christopher Manney appeal hearing set for last week in February
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Fire and Police Commission on Thursday evening, February 5th announced an appeal hearing has been set for Christopher Manney -- the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on April 30th, 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Fire and Police Commission on Thursday evening, February 5th announced an appeal hearing has been set for Christopher Manney -- the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on April 30th, 2014.
Ruben Garcia pleads not guilty, accused of fatally stabbing two, wounding two others
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Ruben Garcia waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, February 4th -- and then entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Ruben Garcia waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, February 4th -- and then entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him.
Police seek suspect after woman's vehicle stolen from gas station, a child still inside
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee woman's vehicle was stolen Tuesday, February 3rd and a child was still inside!It happened at a gas station near 41st and Villard shortly after noon.We're told the woman was running in for something, and she left the vehicle running.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee woman's vehicle was stolen Tuesday, February 3rd and a child was still inside!It happened at a gas station near 41st and Villard shortly after noon.We're told the woman was running in for something, and she left the vehicle running.
See flashing lights on the side of the road? You MUST move over, or at the very least, slow down!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow fell this weekend -- with a foot measured at General Mitchell International Airport.
"He doesn't deserve it one bit:" Family pleading for help finding hit-and-run driver who put man in ICU
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is in the hospital in serious condition.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is in the hospital in serious condition.
Recognize him? Suspect yet to be caught after September bank robbery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the U.S. Bank at 939 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the U.S. Bank at 939 W.
24-year-old Milwaukee man hears gunshots, realizes he was the one shot
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 3700 block of 15th Street.The shooting took place on Saturday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m.According to police, a 24-year-old man from Milwaukee stated that he was walking home from a store when he heard gunshots and then realized he was the one who was shot.The man was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injury.This is an ongoing investigation.FOX6 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 3700 block of 15th Street.The shooting took place on Saturday, January 31st, at 3:00 p.m.According to police, a 24-year-old man from Milwaukee stated that he was walking home from a store when he heard gunshots and then realized he was the one who was shot.The man was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injury.This is an ongoing investigation.FOX6 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Milwaukee police investigate homicide on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 9th and Ring at 2:45pm on Saturday, January 31st.Police say 29-year-old Richard Spears from Milwaukee was shot while operating a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 9th and Ring at 2:45pm on Saturday, January 31st.Police say 29-year-old Richard Spears from Milwaukee was shot while operating a vehicle.
Victim threatens to spray robbery suspect with gas, helps MPD locate him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an armed robbery suspect is in custody after the victim thwarted the robbery and helped identify him.Officers responded to a gas station near 13th and Morgan around 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, January 29th for a report of an armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an armed robbery suspect is in custody after the victim thwarted the robbery and helped identify him.Officers responded to a gas station near 13th and Morgan around 8:50 a.m. on Thursday, January 29th for a report of an armed robbery.
Police looking for suspects after Lena's Food Market near 47th and Burleigh is robbed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say no one is in custody after the Lena's Food Market near N. 47th and Burleigh was robbed Thursday evening, January 29th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.No one was injured.Police say two suspects were able to get away with money from the store.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say no one is in custody after the Lena's Food Market near N. 47th and Burleigh was robbed Thursday evening, January 29th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.No one was injured.Police say two suspects were able to get away with money from the store.