MPD's "HOT" Team takes tour of Salvation Army shelter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is making one of its programs stronger than its ever been in the city.That program is HOT -- which stands for Homeless Outreach Team.Members toured the Salvation Army's Emergency Lodge on Tuesday -- taking a look at what the organization offers to the homeless.The HOT officers are visiting and getting to know homeless shelters, services and resources all across the city."All the locations that we need to know about very well so that we can take our homeless individuals and get them to the services that they need," Milwaukee Police Lt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is making one of its programs stronger than its ever been in the city.That program is HOT -- which stands for Homeless Outreach Team.Members toured the Salvation Army's Emergency Lodge on Tuesday -- taking a look at what the organization offers to the homeless.The HOT officers are visiting and getting to know homeless shelters, services and resources all across the city."All the locations that we need to know about very well so that we can take our homeless individuals and get them to the services that they need," Milwaukee Police Lt.
VIDEO: Two wanted in armed robbery at Milwaukee laundromat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who robbed an employee at the Suds Your Duds Laundromat near Hampton Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who robbed an employee at the Suds Your Duds Laundromat near Hampton Ave.
Police say seven-year-old boy shot, injured this weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they were made aware of a shooting incident on Monday night, January 27th that apparently occurred on Saturday, January 25th.Police say a seven-year-old boy was shot, sustained a minor injury, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.It happened in the 4800 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they were made aware of a shooting incident on Monday night, January 27th that apparently occurred on Saturday, January 25th.Police say a seven-year-old boy was shot, sustained a minor injury, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.It happened in the 4800 block of N.
Police say man showed up at hospital with gunshot wound
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident -- after an 18-year-old man ended up at St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident -- after an 18-year-old man ended up at St.
Milwaukee police make ten arrests in prostitution sting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested nine people in a prostitution sting at a motel on the city’s south side on Wednesday, January 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested nine people in a prostitution sting at a motel on the city’s south side on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Milwaukee police investigate two shootings overnight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents from overnight Saturday into Sunday.The first occurred just after 10 p.m. on Saturday in the 4800 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents from overnight Saturday into Sunday.The first occurred just after 10 p.m. on Saturday in the 4800 block of N.
Bill passed to hold officers accountable if suspect dies in custody
MADISON (WITI) -- A new bill passed Thursday, January 23rd by the Criminal Justice Committee is aimed at holding police accountable when someone dies at the hands of an officer.Michael Bell began the push for the bill using the nearly $2 million he was awarded in a settlement with the City of Kenosha after an officer killed his son in 2004."I'm excited about it because of the fact this legitimizes our claims," said Bell.The bill originally mandated that any time someone died in police custody, an outside agency must review the incident -- but in this amended version, the City of Milwaukee is exempt."I do not understand why there would be the option for Milwaukee not to be in this.
MADISON (WITI) -- A new bill passed Thursday, January 23rd by the Criminal Justice Committee is aimed at holding police accountable when someone dies at the hands of an officer.Michael Bell began the push for the bill using the nearly $2 million he was awarded in a settlement with the City of Kenosha after an officer killed his son in 2004."I'm excited about it because of the fact this legitimizes our claims," said Bell.The bill originally mandated that any time someone died in police custody, an outside agency must review the incident -- but in this amended version, the City of Milwaukee is exempt."I do not understand why there would be the option for Milwaukee not to be in this.
City of Milwaukee to survey citizens about police department
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is hoping to improve police and community relations by asking citizens to take a survey about the Milwaukee Police Department."It's critically important to ask your customers how you're doing," said Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy. "We want to enhance and improve the community relations."Starting this spring, the Fire and Police Commission will conduct a series of surveys in person and through social media as a way to gauge public perception and find out where the MPD may be lacking."No one's really taken the time to ask the public "how do you really feel about the services that are being provided?" said Murphy. "It will give us guidance to adjust our training and our policies."To pay for the survey, $25,000 will come from the city budget and $25,000 will come from assets forfeited by criminals.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The City of Milwaukee is hoping to improve police and community relations by asking citizens to take a survey about the Milwaukee Police Department."It's critically important to ask your customers how you're doing," said Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy. "We want to enhance and improve the community relations."Starting this spring, the Fire and Police Commission will conduct a series of surveys in person and through social media as a way to gauge public perception and find out where the MPD may be lacking."No one's really taken the time to ask the public "how do you really feel about the services that are being provided?" said Murphy. "It will give us guidance to adjust our training and our policies."To pay for the survey, $25,000 will come from the city budget and $25,000 will come from assets forfeited by criminals.
Police need help to identify suspects who robbed B&S Foods
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing B & S Foods at 12th and Concordia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing B & S Foods at 12th and Concordia.
Ezra French charged in death of Julian Noblin last November
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Ezra French of Milwaukee was charged on Wednesday, January 22nd with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Julian Noblin.Noblin was shot in the back and died near 35th and Fairmount on Milwaukee's north side on November 16, 2013.According to the criminal complaint filed against French, Noblin was with his brother outside of a club in a car when a man, later identified as French, approached the two of them with a gun in hand.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Ezra French of Milwaukee was charged on Wednesday, January 22nd with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Julian Noblin.Noblin was shot in the back and died near 35th and Fairmount on Milwaukee's north side on November 16, 2013.According to the criminal complaint filed against French, Noblin was with his brother outside of a club in a car when a man, later identified as French, approached the two of them with a gun in hand.
Police seek to identify two strong-armed robbery suspects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify strong-armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing an elderly man in the 5800 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify strong-armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing an elderly man in the 5800 block of W.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 12th & Reservoir
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning, January 22nd.Police say a one person was shot just after 2:30 a.m. near 12th and Reservoir.The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.Police haven’t said whether they have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning, January 22nd.Police say a one person was shot just after 2:30 a.m. near 12th and Reservoir.The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.Police haven’t said whether they have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.
Police arrest five suspects in three East Side armed robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested five suspects who they say are linked to three armed robberies that were committed on the city's east side early on Saturday, January 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested five suspects who they say are linked to three armed robberies that were committed on the city's east side early on Saturday, January 18th.
Twenty recruits ready to join Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, January 21st marked a rite of passage of sorts for the newest crop of recruits hoping to serve on Milwaukee streets.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, January 21st marked a rite of passage of sorts for the newest crop of recruits hoping to serve on Milwaukee streets.
Woman seriously injured in shooting near 14th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning, January 20th.Police say a woman was shot just before 3:00 a.m. near 14th and Greenfield.The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Police haven't said whether they have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning, January 20th.Police say a woman was shot just before 3:00 a.m. near 14th and Greenfield.The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Police haven't said whether they have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.
Police say man stabbed in back on N. 9th Street Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man was stabbed in the back in the 3200 block of N. 9th Street.It happened just after 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19th.Police say the man suffered non life-threatening injuries.It is unclear as to whether there is anyone in custody in connection with this incident.No additional details have yet been released by police.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man was stabbed in the back in the 3200 block of N. 9th Street.It happened just after 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19th.Police say the man suffered non life-threatening injuries.It is unclear as to whether there is anyone in custody in connection with this incident.No additional details have yet been released by police.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates!
Milwaukee police need your help to identify robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Tri City National Bank near 18th and National Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Tri City National Bank near 18th and National Ave.
Fatal crash that killed teen near 33rd and Capitol involved stolen Jeep
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened at about 1:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that happened at about 1:30 a.m. in the 3300 block of W.
Teen arrested after gun he threw discharged in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police arrested a wanted 14-year-old boy outside of the Shops at Grand Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police arrested a wanted 14-year-old boy outside of the Shops at Grand Ave.