Bill would expand ShotSpotter program in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced on Thursday, January 16th that a group of Milwaukee area legislators led by Rep.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced on Thursday, January 16th that a group of Milwaukee area legislators led by Rep.
Milwaukee police investigate homicide near 11th & Lincoln
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred near S. 11th and Lincoln Wednesday night, January 15th.According to police, the 20-year-old victim was shot around 9:50 p.m.Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old male suspect in connection to the incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred near S. 11th and Lincoln Wednesday night, January 15th.According to police, the 20-year-old victim was shot around 9:50 p.m.Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old male suspect in connection to the incident.
29 MPD detectives, 30 sergeants promoted during ceremony
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday, January 16th promoted 29 detectives and 30 sergeants during a special ceremony.It was a ceremony that brought out family members and friends as they watched their loved ones officially move up the ranks of the police department -- 10 police officers, 29 detectives and 30 sergeants."It's really remarkable.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday, January 16th promoted 29 detectives and 30 sergeants during a special ceremony.It was a ceremony that brought out family members and friends as they watched their loved ones officially move up the ranks of the police department -- 10 police officers, 29 detectives and 30 sergeants."It's really remarkable.
Drug dealer arrested, charged in strangulation case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested on Monday, January 13th a convicted drug dealer wanted in a strangulation case.The officers from District 5 were on patrol near Martin Luther King Jr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested on Monday, January 13th a convicted drug dealer wanted in a strangulation case.The officers from District 5 were on patrol near Martin Luther King Jr.
Milwaukee police need help to identify bank robber
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Pyramax Bank branch at 16th and Mitchell on the city's south side.The male suspect entered the bank just before 10 a.m. on December 27th, passed a note to a teller demanding money, and fled on foot with the cash.The suspect is described as between 23-25 years-old, 6'2" tall, 190 pounds, with brown eyes and a medium complexion.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Pyramax Bank branch at 16th and Mitchell on the city's south side.The male suspect entered the bank just before 10 a.m. on December 27th, passed a note to a teller demanding money, and fled on foot with the cash.The suspect is described as between 23-25 years-old, 6'2" tall, 190 pounds, with brown eyes and a medium complexion.
Man shot in hand near 106th and Harvest Tuesday, police say
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot in the hand on Tuesday night, January 14th.It happened near 106th Street and Harvest Lane in Milwaukee just before 9:00 p.m.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.No one is in custody.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot in the hand on Tuesday night, January 14th.It happened near 106th Street and Harvest Lane in Milwaukee just before 9:00 p.m.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.No one is in custody.
Police say man shot in head near 25th and Brown Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 25th and Brown on Tuesday evening, January 14th.Police say a male victim was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the head.There is no word on the man's condition.Police do not have anyone in custody -- but preliminary indications are two suspects are being sought.The motive for the shooting is unknown.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 25th and Brown on Tuesday evening, January 14th.Police say a male victim was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the head.There is no word on the man's condition.Police do not have anyone in custody -- but preliminary indications are two suspects are being sought.The motive for the shooting is unknown.
Police seek two suspects in armed robbery of Atomic Glass
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing Atomic Glass at 1813 E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify two armed robbery suspects who are accused of robbing Atomic Glass at 1813 E.
Milwaukee police arrest man they say is career burglar
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested a career burglar early on Tuesday, January 14th -- shortly after he committed another similar crime.Officers responded to a home near 69th and Lisbon on the city's west side around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested a career burglar early on Tuesday, January 14th -- shortly after he committed another similar crime.Officers responded to a home near 69th and Lisbon on the city's west side around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Stolen instrument found in burglary suspect's car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested a burglary suspect after finding a stolen instrument in his car on Monday evening, January 13th.Officers from District 7 responded to a home near 80th and Burleigh around 5:30 p.m. An alert citizen reported a suspicious person and car in the neighborhood.When officers went to the address given, they noticed damage to both the rear and front door where a suspect had entered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested a burglary suspect after finding a stolen instrument in his car on Monday evening, January 13th.Officers from District 7 responded to a home near 80th and Burleigh around 5:30 p.m. An alert citizen reported a suspicious person and car in the neighborhood.When officers went to the address given, they noticed damage to both the rear and front door where a suspect had entered.
Police need help to identify robbery, shooting suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and shooting near Capitol and Appleton on December 7, 2013 at approximately 12:10 pm.The suspect approached and grabbed the victim from behind and the two started to struggle over the victim's coat.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and shooting near Capitol and Appleton on December 7, 2013 at approximately 12:10 pm.The suspect approached and grabbed the victim from behind and the two started to struggle over the victim's coat.
Officers arrest burglary suspect minutes after he committed crime
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers from District 5 identified and arrested a 19-year-old burglary suspect just minutes after he committed a crime, officials say.Officials say the officers were on patrol near 20th and Burleigh around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11th when they observed a Milwaukee man in an alley carrying a flat screen television.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers from District 5 identified and arrested a 19-year-old burglary suspect just minutes after he committed a crime, officials say.Officials say the officers were on patrol near 20th and Burleigh around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11th when they observed a Milwaukee man in an alley carrying a flat screen television.
Milwaukee police investigate death of three-month-old baby
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a baby.Milwaukee police say it is a three-month-old baby -- and say the death appears suspicious at this time.It happened in the 1200 block of E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a baby.Milwaukee police say it is a three-month-old baby -- and say the death appears suspicious at this time.It happened in the 1200 block of E.
Police say two DPW sanitation workers robbed at gunpoint
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday morning, January 11th, involving two Milwaukee Department of Public Works sanitation workers.Police say it happened shortly after 8:00 a.m. Saturday in an alley in the 3300 block of N. 37th Street.Police say two sanitation workers were were approached by a suspect who demanded property from the workers.The suspect, whom police say was armed with a handgun, received money and fled on foot.The DPW workers reported the crime to police.No one is in custody in connection with this incident -- and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday morning, January 11th, involving two Milwaukee Department of Public Works sanitation workers.Police say it happened shortly after 8:00 a.m. Saturday in an alley in the 3300 block of N. 37th Street.Police say two sanitation workers were were approached by a suspect who demanded property from the workers.The suspect, whom police say was armed with a handgun, received money and fled on foot.The DPW workers reported the crime to police.No one is in custody in connection with this incident -- and the investigation is ongoing.
Police say two people shot inside car near 49th and Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, January 11th responded to a double shooting near 49th and Center.It happened around 5:00 p.m.Police say it appears two people were shot in a car.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, January 11th responded to a double shooting near 49th and Center.It happened around 5:00 p.m.Police say it appears two people were shot in a car.
Police investigate double shooting near 24th & Concordia
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred near 24th and Concordia late Friday, January 10th.Officers were called to the scene just before 11:30 p.m. The victims who were shot were 17 and 18 years old.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred near 24th and Concordia late Friday, January 10th.Officers were called to the scene just before 11:30 p.m. The victims who were shot were 17 and 18 years old.
City of Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013 compared to 91 in 2012 -- a 16 percent increase.2013 is the first year since 2007 that homicides have surpassed 100 in a year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee reported 106 homicides in 2013 compared to 91 in 2012 -- a 16 percent increase.2013 is the first year since 2007 that homicides have surpassed 100 in a year.
Police need your help to ID man who robbed Family Dollar store
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a Family Dollar store near 91st and Appleton on Christmas Eve.Officials say the suspect entered the store with a black handgun just after 9:30 a.m., robbed the business of cash, and fled on foot.The suspect is described as a male, black, between 30-40 years-old, 5'10"-6' tall, 180-200 pounds, with a dark complexion and wearing make-up and lipstick.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a Family Dollar store near 91st and Appleton on Christmas Eve.Officials say the suspect entered the store with a black handgun just after 9:30 a.m., robbed the business of cash, and fled on foot.The suspect is described as a male, black, between 30-40 years-old, 5'10"-6' tall, 180-200 pounds, with a dark complexion and wearing make-up and lipstick.
Man in grave condition following crash near 30th & National
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 21-year-old man is in grave condition following a single-vehicle accident that occurred near 30th and National Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 21-year-old man is in grave condition following a single-vehicle accident that occurred near 30th and National Ave.
Milwaukee police seek help identifying robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Jalisco Supermercado Convenience Store at 20th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Jalisco Supermercado Convenience Store at 20th and W.