Budget battle: Milwaukee Police Dept. getting fewer officers than it asked for
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the number of officers the city is budgeting to add in the next year, is unacceptable.In an amendment to the city budget, the finance committee decided to add 73 more officers over the next two classes.12 fewer than Mayor Barrett asked for in funding.Nick Kovac, with the city's finance committee, says the intention is for police to work with liaisons in different city departments who are specifically trained to deal with specific situations."We're still going to have plenty of officers, we're going to have more officers, and we're going to have a more holistic approach to crime in our neighborhoods," said Barrett.The amendment will go to the full council for consideration next week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the number of officers the city is budgeting to add in the next year, is unacceptable.In an amendment to the city budget, the finance committee decided to add 73 more officers over the next two classes.12 fewer than Mayor Barrett asked for in funding.Nick Kovac, with the city's finance committee, says the intention is for police to work with liaisons in different city departments who are specifically trained to deal with specific situations."We're still going to have plenty of officers, we're going to have more officers, and we're going to have a more holistic approach to crime in our neighborhoods," said Barrett.The amendment will go to the full council for consideration next week.
Milwaukee Police Assoc.: 99.3% of members vote "no confidence" in Chief Ed Flynn
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee police union said Friday, October 31st that 99.3% of its members from the Milwaukee Police Department voted that they have no confidence in Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.The results were made public during a news conference at the City Hall rotunda.In a news conference Friday morning, the police union would not announce how many officers voted.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee police union said Friday, October 31st that 99.3% of its members from the Milwaukee Police Department voted that they have no confidence in Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.The results were made public during a news conference at the City Hall rotunda.In a news conference Friday morning, the police union would not announce how many officers voted.
Milwaukee police: 27-year-old man shot, injured near 26th & Nash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred N. 26th and Nash at 6:25 p.m. on October 30.According to police, a 27-year-old man from Milwaukee presented himself at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim is not cooperating with our investigation and gave statements that are inconsistent with evidence located at the scene.The injury appears to be non-life threatening.The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred N. 26th and Nash at 6:25 p.m. on October 30.According to police, a 27-year-old man from Milwaukee presented himself at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim is not cooperating with our investigation and gave statements that are inconsistent with evidence located at the scene.The injury appears to be non-life threatening.The investigation into this matter is ongoing.
"Time is weighing on them heavily:" Family marks six months since Dontre Hamilton was shot, killed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been six months since 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been six months since 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.
Milwaukee police van involved in accident near N. 99th Street & Good Hope Road
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Department van was involved in an accident on Thursday, October 30th.It happened near the intersection of N. 99th Street and Good Hope Road around 12 p.m.According to officials, squad cars and the van were responding to call in the area when another vehicle collided with the van.An officer inside the van suffered minor injuries and was transported to Froedtert Hospital.The driver of the vehicle that collided with the van also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Froedtert Hospital.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the crash or if any citations will be issued.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Department van was involved in an accident on Thursday, October 30th.It happened near the intersection of N. 99th Street and Good Hope Road around 12 p.m.According to officials, squad cars and the van were responding to call in the area when another vehicle collided with the van.An officer inside the van suffered minor injuries and was transported to Froedtert Hospital.The driver of the vehicle that collided with the van also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Froedtert Hospital.No additional details have been released -- including the cause of the crash or if any citations will be issued.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"It's troubling:" 57-year-old man dies after being hit by a car while crossing street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is dead after he was hit by a car early Wednesday morning, October 29th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is dead after he was hit by a car early Wednesday morning, October 29th.
"Gunshots and plenty of them:" Police seek suspect after shots fired at UWM police officer's vehicle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It started as a hit-and-run, and ended with shots fired.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It started as a hit-and-run, and ended with shots fired.
LATEST: Man crossing the street is struck by car, later dies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 48-year-old man who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Milwaukee's south side has died.The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27th near the intersection of 8th and Becher.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 48-year-old man who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Milwaukee's south side has died.The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27th near the intersection of 8th and Becher.
Police: Sheriff's squad struck by vehicle near the Milwaukee County Courthouse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad was struck near the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday evening, October 27th.Police tell FOX6 News this was a property damage only crash -- saying no one was in the squad at the time.We're told the striking vehicle stayed at the scene, and Milwaukee police are looking into what may have caused the vehicle to strike the squad.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad was struck near the Milwaukee County Courthouse on Monday evening, October 27th.Police tell FOX6 News this was a property damage only crash -- saying no one was in the squad at the time.We're told the striking vehicle stayed at the scene, and Milwaukee police are looking into what may have caused the vehicle to strike the squad.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MISSING CHILD: Can you help police locate 13-year-old Kayla Butler?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for your help locating a missing 13-year-old girl.Police say Kayla Butler was last seen by her father around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday, October 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for your help locating a missing 13-year-old girl.Police say Kayla Butler was last seen by her father around 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday, October 22nd.
Police: 28-year-old man shot, injured near N. 14th Street and North Avenue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday evening, October 27th near N. 14th Street and North Avenue.Police say a 28-year-old man was shot.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Monday evening, October 27th near N. 14th Street and North Avenue.Police say a 28-year-old man was shot.
Police: Man believed to be seriously injured after he's struck by a vehicle near 8th and Becher
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Monday evening, October 27th near S. 8th Street and Becher.It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m.Police say a man in his late 30s or early 40s was struck by a vehicle near the intersection.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on Monday evening, October 27th near S. 8th Street and Becher.It happened shortly before 6:30 p.m.Police say a man in his late 30s or early 40s was struck by a vehicle near the intersection.
Medical Examiner: Body found in lagoon at Milwaukee's Kosciuszko Park
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was dispatched to Kosciuszko Park -- for a report of a male body found in the lagoon.Police were at the park on Milwaukee's south side shortly after 8 a.m. -- and had the area taped off while the medical examiner conducted its investigation and removed the body from the lagoon.Officials say the victim is a 62-year-old man.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was dispatched to Kosciuszko Park -- for a report of a male body found in the lagoon.Police were at the park on Milwaukee's south side shortly after 8 a.m. -- and had the area taped off while the medical examiner conducted its investigation and removed the body from the lagoon.Officials say the victim is a 62-year-old man.
"We have to arm ourselves:" Store owner pulls gun on suspect; can you help police nab him?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is accused of trying to rob a Milwaukee store at gunpoint -- only to be confronted by a gun himself after the store's owner took action.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is accused of trying to rob a Milwaukee store at gunpoint -- only to be confronted by a gun himself after the store's owner took action.
One man wounded after fight at birthday party leads to gunfire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fight at a birthday party on Milwaukee's north side spilled out into the street -- and led to gunfire late on Saturday, October 25th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fight at a birthday party on Milwaukee's north side spilled out into the street -- and led to gunfire late on Saturday, October 25th.
71-year-old woman in her home struck by gunshots fired from street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 71-year-old woman is shot after a gunman opened fire on her home near 17th and Lapham just before midnight on Friday, October 24th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 71-year-old woman is shot after a gunman opened fire on her home near 17th and Lapham just before midnight on Friday, October 24th.
Argument between families leads to shooting, two wounded
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an argument between two families erupted around 8 p.m. on Friday, October 24th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an argument between two families erupted around 8 p.m. on Friday, October 24th.
FREE theft deterrent devices for cars, vans & SUVs: Does your vehicle qualify?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --With a huge spike in car thefts this year, Milwaukee Police are trying a new way to stop the criminals.The Milwaukee Police Department and the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee (ADAMM) announced on Friday, October 24th that they are teaming up to reduce auto thefts in the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --With a huge spike in car thefts this year, Milwaukee Police are trying a new way to stop the criminals.The Milwaukee Police Department and the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee (ADAMM) announced on Friday, October 24th that they are teaming up to reduce auto thefts in the city.
Milwaukee police: 27-year-old man shot, injured near Atkinson & Keefe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on October 24th at about 12:15 a.m. near Atkinson and Keefe.The victim, a 27-year-old male from Milwaukee, reported that he was shot after hearing gunfire outside a nearby tavern.The victim was driven to a local hospital for medical treatment of his non-life threatening injuries.There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on October 24th at about 12:15 a.m. near Atkinson and Keefe.The victim, a 27-year-old male from Milwaukee, reported that he was shot after hearing gunfire outside a nearby tavern.The victim was driven to a local hospital for medical treatment of his non-life threatening injuries.There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Armed & dangerous: MPD needs your help to identify suspects who robbed pharmacy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help to identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing Tosa Pharmacy near 92nd and Capitol on Wednesday, October 22nd.The suspects entered the pharmacy and 4:30 p.m. and demanded drugs, but did not obtain any.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help to identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing Tosa Pharmacy near 92nd and Capitol on Wednesday, October 22nd.The suspects entered the pharmacy and 4:30 p.m. and demanded drugs, but did not obtain any.