Police arrest teen accused of stealing cell phone on county bus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from the Milwaukee Police Department’s Neighborhood Task Force arrested a teenage suspect accused of stealing a cell phone from a victim on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus on March 27th.According to police, a 16-year-old male grabbed a 23-year-old woman's cell phone while she was sitting on a bus.The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. while the bus was stopped in the 7400 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from the Milwaukee Police Department’s Neighborhood Task Force arrested a teenage suspect accused of stealing a cell phone from a victim on a Milwaukee County Transit System bus on March 27th.According to police, a 16-year-old male grabbed a 23-year-old woman's cell phone while she was sitting on a bus.The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. while the bus was stopped in the 7400 block of W.
Milwaukee police ask for help to identify bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the North Shore Bank at 7927 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the North Shore Bank at 7927 W.
Milwaukee Police Sgt. on duty disability files lawsuit against city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Jason Mucha -- a police sergeant currently off the job after he filed for duty disability has now filed a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee and others.Mucha's lawsuit is filed against the city of Milwaukee, the city of Milwaukee Employees' Retirement System, the city of Milwaukee Employees' Retirement System's executive director, and two Milwaukee police officials (a lieutenant and a captain).Mucha was the Milwaukee Police Sergeant in charge of a Milwaukee Police District 5 unit that has had four officers convicted in a case involving illegal strip searches.Mucha has never been charged in connection with the illegal strip searches.Mucha is on duty disability, after doctors determined he suffers from "major mental trauma" from the stress of media reports from cases he has been involved with.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Jason Mucha -- a police sergeant currently off the job after he filed for duty disability has now filed a lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee and others.Mucha's lawsuit is filed against the city of Milwaukee, the city of Milwaukee Employees' Retirement System, the city of Milwaukee Employees' Retirement System's executive director, and two Milwaukee police officials (a lieutenant and a captain).Mucha was the Milwaukee Police Sergeant in charge of a Milwaukee Police District 5 unit that has had four officers convicted in a case involving illegal strip searches.Mucha has never been charged in connection with the illegal strip searches.Mucha is on duty disability, after doctors determined he suffers from "major mental trauma" from the stress of media reports from cases he has been involved with.
Man found shot dies in vacant lot on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a victim was found shot in a vacant lot near 24th and Auer Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a victim was found shot in a vacant lot near 24th and Auer Ave.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Police ask for help to ID robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a convenience store at 76th and Oklahoma around 10 a.m. on on Tuesday, March 25th.The suspect entered the business, pointed a handgun at the cashier, and demanded money.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a convenience store at 76th and Oklahoma around 10 a.m. on on Tuesday, March 25th.The suspect entered the business, pointed a handgun at the cashier, and demanded money.
Police say 21-year-old Milwaukee man shot and killed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 69th and Ruby Avenue.It happened around 5:20 p.m.Police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed at the scene.No one is in custody.A source tells FOX6 News the motive in this case was robbery.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 69th and Ruby Avenue.It happened around 5:20 p.m.Police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed at the scene.No one is in custody.A source tells FOX6 News the motive in this case was robbery.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Three teens arrested for involvement in two strong-armed robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police have arrested three female juveniles following their involvement in two separate strong-armed robberies in District 7.On Monday, March 24 at approximately 5:40 p.m., a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman was walking in the 2900 block of N. 51st Street when three females punched the victim and took her purse.Following this crime, the females committed a second robbery, this time outside of St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police have arrested three female juveniles following their involvement in two separate strong-armed robberies in District 7.On Monday, March 24 at approximately 5:40 p.m., a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman was walking in the 2900 block of N. 51st Street when three females punched the victim and took her purse.Following this crime, the females committed a second robbery, this time outside of St.
Police say man shot in parking lot near 43rd and Lincoln
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex near 43rd and Lincoln.A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in an apartment building's parking lot and taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex near 43rd and Lincoln.A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in an apartment building's parking lot and taken to the hospital.
Police investigate bank robbery near 79th & Capitol
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery at the North Shore Bank near 79th and Capitol on Monday, March 24th.According to officials, the suspect entered the bank around 10 a.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding money.After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene.Officials say nobody was hurt during the robbery.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery at the North Shore Bank near 79th and Capitol on Monday, March 24th.According to officials, the suspect entered the bank around 10 a.m. and passed a note to the teller demanding money.After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene.Officials say nobody was hurt during the robbery.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Learning about S.T.O.P., Students Talking it Over with Police
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in 2010, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn challenged officers to create a program that would address the children in the community about what police do and how they do it.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in 2010, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn challenged officers to create a program that would address the children in the community about what police do and how they do it.
Armed suspect holds up gas station, MPD asks for help
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify the armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Grange Petro Mart, located at 13th & Grange.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify the armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Grange Petro Mart, located at 13th & Grange.
Milwaukee police ask for help to ID bank 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 at 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 at 18th and National Ave.
Police say man asked 11-year-old girl to get into his car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a suspicious person asked an 11-year-old girl to get into his car with him on Milwaukee's south side.It happened Tuesday afternoon, March 18th around 3:00 p.m.The victim reports she was walking in the 2500 block of S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a suspicious person asked an 11-year-old girl to get into his car with him on Milwaukee's south side.It happened Tuesday afternoon, March 18th around 3:00 p.m.The victim reports she was walking in the 2500 block of S.
Police say four-year-old shot near 45th & Locust is in grave condition
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police now say a 4-year-old child shot near 45th and Locust on Milwaukee's north side is in grave condition at a local hospital.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police now say a 4-year-old child shot near 45th and Locust on Milwaukee's north side is in grave condition at a local hospital.
Milwaukee Police Department releases 2013 crime statistics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has released its crime statistics for 2013, announcing an overall crime reduction of 8.7% compared to 2012 and a 26% reduction compared to 2007.Violent crime (homicide, forcible rape, aggravated assault and robbery) was up slightly (1.1%) compared to 2012 but is down 11.4% since 2007.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has released its crime statistics for 2013, announcing an overall crime reduction of 8.7% compared to 2012 and a 26% reduction compared to 2007.Violent crime (homicide, forcible rape, aggravated assault and robbery) was up slightly (1.1%) compared to 2012 but is down 11.4% since 2007.
MPD back at Zocco's former home in Kelly Dwyer investigation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been more than five months since 27-year-old Kelly Dwyer was last seen -- and her whereabouts remain unknown.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been more than five months since 27-year-old Kelly Dwyer was last seen -- and her whereabouts remain unknown.
Milwaukee police need help to identify shooting suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect accused of shooting a 23-year-old man as he stood in the entrance of a store near 35th and Center.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying a shooting suspect accused of shooting a 23-year-old man as he stood in the entrance of a store near 35th and Center.
Police on scene of robbery at bank inside Pick 'n Save
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a bank located inside the Pick 'n Save grocery store near 18th and National.It happened around 7:40 p.m.Police say no one was injured.No additional details have yet been released on this incident.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a bank located inside the Pick 'n Save grocery store near 18th and National.It happened around 7:40 p.m.Police say no one was injured.No additional details have yet been released on this incident.MONITOR FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Suspect charged in fast food attempted armed robbery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 25-year-old Jamal Hardy is now charged with multiple criminal counts for his alleged robbery attempt on a fast food restaurant on Milwaukee's north side.According to the criminal complaint, Hardy walked into a McDonald’s on E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 25-year-old Jamal Hardy is now charged with multiple criminal counts for his alleged robbery attempt on a fast food restaurant on Milwaukee's north side.According to the criminal complaint, Hardy walked into a McDonald’s on E.
53-year-old woman found dead outside home Sunday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials say a 53-year-old woman was found dead outside on S. 59th Street on Sunday morning, March 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials say a 53-year-old woman was found dead outside on S. 59th Street on Sunday morning, March 16th.