Police: Man's body recovered from Kinnickinnic River
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called out to the Kinnickinnic River near 4th and Becher on Tuesday, September 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was called out to the Kinnickinnic River near 4th and Becher on Tuesday, September 23rd.
MPD District 4 officers arrest burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 4 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Caledonia man for his role in a burglary after he’s found with stolen items.Officers were dispatched the 12200 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 4 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a 25-year-old Caledonia man for his role in a burglary after he’s found with stolen items.Officers were dispatched the 12200 block of W.
Homeowner helps Milwaukee police arrest burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police, along with the help of an alert homeowner, arrested a burglary suspect who is also a convicted felon.Officers from District 7 were dispatched to the 7800 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police, along with the help of an alert homeowner, arrested a burglary suspect who is also a convicted felon.Officers from District 7 were dispatched to the 7800 block of W.
Two dead after 13 shootings since Friday: Mayor Barrett's budget proposal to call for more officers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have seen a violent few days in the city -- with 13 separate shooting incidents occurring since Friday, September 19th, and two people are dead.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have seen a violent few days in the city -- with 13 separate shooting incidents occurring since Friday, September 19th, and two people are dead.
After 12 weekend shooting incidents, police called out to homicide scene Monday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a weekend during which police were called out to 12 separate shooting scenes, police were on the scene of a homicide on Monday, September 22nd.Police say a 48-year-old Milwaukee man was gunned down in the 4200 block of N. 25th Street on Monday morning.Police have identified the victim as O.Z. Johnson Jr.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police do not have any suspects in custody.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Following a weekend during which police were called out to 12 separate shooting scenes, police were on the scene of a homicide on Monday, September 22nd.Police say a 48-year-old Milwaukee man was gunned down in the 4200 block of N. 25th Street on Monday morning.Police have identified the victim as O.Z. Johnson Jr.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police do not have any suspects in custody.
Semi and school bus collide near 13th and Layton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Authorities were called to the scene of a bus vs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Authorities were called to the scene of a bus vs.
A busy weekend for Milwaukee police, working to investigate at least a dozen shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A busy weekend for the Milwaukee Police Department -- working to investigate twelve shootings in the city occurring since Friday, September 19th at 9:00 p.m. Two of those were double shootings.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A busy weekend for the Milwaukee Police Department -- working to investigate twelve shootings in the city occurring since Friday, September 19th at 9:00 p.m. Two of those were double shootings.
Vehicle, believed stolen, crashes into beauty shop near Fond du Lac & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating -- after they say a vehicle crashed into a beauty shop near Fond du Lac and Burleigh Sunday, September 21st.Police believe the vehicle was stolen -- and they say the vehicle's occupants fled the scene on foot following the crash.No injuries were reported.We're told the beauty shop is called "Jet Beauty."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating -- after they say a vehicle crashed into a beauty shop near Fond du Lac and Burleigh Sunday, September 21st.Police believe the vehicle was stolen -- and they say the vehicle's occupants fled the scene on foot following the crash.No injuries were reported.We're told the beauty shop is called "Jet Beauty."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
"It is very much worth the risk:" Carjacking victim says police should change pursuit policy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If Milwaukee police officers pull a driver over, and that driver takes off -- and police have no reason to suspect the vehicle was involved in a violent crime, officers don't engage that driver in a high-speed pursuit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If Milwaukee police officers pull a driver over, and that driver takes off -- and police have no reason to suspect the vehicle was involved in a violent crime, officers don't engage that driver in a high-speed pursuit.
With victim's help, Milwaukee police arrested two wanted suspects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With help from a victim, the Milwaukee Police Department arrested two suspects wanted for attempted armed robbery.Officers from District 3 were dispatched to the neighborhood near Teutonia and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With help from a victim, the Milwaukee Police Department arrested two suspects wanted for attempted armed robbery.Officers from District 3 were dispatched to the neighborhood near Teutonia and North Ave.
JOBS: Applications now being accepted for police officer in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is now accepting applications for the positions of police officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is now accepting applications for the positions of police officer.
"Coalition for Justice" delivers list of demands to Fire and Police Commission during special meeting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special meeting of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission meeting was held on Thursday evening, September 18th -- and the public had the opportunity to comment.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special meeting of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commission meeting was held on Thursday evening, September 18th -- and the public had the opportunity to comment.
Police: Convicted felon arrested at crime scene of attempted burglary
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 5 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a convicted felon while he was still at the crime scene of an attempted burglary.According to police, officers were dispatched to 24th and Burleigh at about 1:20 a.m. on September 18th after a caller reported someone was trying to break into his business.When police arrived on the scene, they noticed a man matching the description of the suspect sitting on the steps of the business.The caller told police he noticed the suspect prying at the windows with a tool and attempting to break in.When officers took the suspect into custody, they found a screwdriver in the sweatshirt he was wearing.The suspect is a 20-year-old Milwaukee man and has a previous felony conviction of driving or operating a vehicle without an owner’s consent.He also has two misdemeanor theft convictions.Milwaukee Police will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 5 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a convicted felon while he was still at the crime scene of an attempted burglary.According to police, officers were dispatched to 24th and Burleigh at about 1:20 a.m. on September 18th after a caller reported someone was trying to break into his business.When police arrived on the scene, they noticed a man matching the description of the suspect sitting on the steps of the business.The caller told police he noticed the suspect prying at the windows with a tool and attempting to break in.When officers took the suspect into custody, they found a screwdriver in the sweatshirt he was wearing.The suspect is a 20-year-old Milwaukee man and has a previous felony conviction of driving or operating a vehicle without an owner’s consent.He also has two misdemeanor theft convictions.Milwaukee Police will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.
It's a sophisticated scam, and it's growing: Why police need store owners to help put a stop to it
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are issuing a new warning about a sophisticated scam that police say has hit Wisconsin hard.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are issuing a new warning about a sophisticated scam that police say has hit Wisconsin hard.
Rash of carjackings over two-day period: Now, three teens are officially charged
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials have charged three teenagers in connection with a rash of carjackings and vehicle thefts occurring over a two-day period.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County officials have charged three teenagers in connection with a rash of carjackings and vehicle thefts occurring over a two-day period.
Police: Male victim shot near 34th and Wells
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a male victim was shot near 34th and Wells on Wednesday afternoon, September 17th.It happened just before 3:00 p.m.Police say the male victim is expected to survive.Police don't have anyone in custody, and a motive for the shooting is unknown.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a male victim was shot near 34th and Wells on Wednesday afternoon, September 17th.It happened just before 3:00 p.m.Police say the male victim is expected to survive.Police don't have anyone in custody, and a motive for the shooting is unknown.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Police quickly apprehend suspect following armed robbery of East Side CVS Pharmacy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they have arrested a suspect accused in the armed robbery of the CVS Pharmacy located on the city's East Side.The robbery occurred on Tuesday night, September 16th -- around 10:00 p.m., at the CVS Pharmacy on Farwell Avenue.Police say a store employee told officers a suspect entered the store, picked up some items and gave an employee a demand note saying he had a gun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they have arrested a suspect accused in the armed robbery of the CVS Pharmacy located on the city's East Side.The robbery occurred on Tuesday night, September 16th -- around 10:00 p.m., at the CVS Pharmacy on Farwell Avenue.Police say a store employee told officers a suspect entered the store, picked up some items and gave an employee a demand note saying he had a gun.
Joblessness, poverty and incarceration: Community leaders, legislators discuss how to stop the cycle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Community leaders and state legislators came together on Tuesday, September 16th to talk about crime, joblessness and the quality of life in Milwaukee's central city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Community leaders and state legislators came together on Tuesday, September 16th to talk about crime, joblessness and the quality of life in Milwaukee's central city.
Oconomowoc man arrested after striking officer in the head
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Oconomowoc man was arrested by Milwaukee police after he struck a District 5 officer in the head.The incident occurred after officers on patrol in the 2600 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Oconomowoc man was arrested by Milwaukee police after he struck a District 5 officer in the head.The incident occurred after officers on patrol in the 2600 block of N.
So many teens caught up in crime: What are the alternatives for Milwaukee's inner-city youth?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police make more arrests in the city's ongoing string of violence involving young people.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police make more arrests in the city's ongoing string of violence involving young people.