Special MPD unit out in cold trying to protect city's homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With a Wind Chill Warning in place, and bitterly cold temperatures settled in, Milwaukee police on Monday night, January 6th were putting special emphasis on getting those without shelter to safety.Doctors say those with medical conditions, the elderly, the very young and the homeless are most in danger when temperatures fall to this level -- and some of the homeless have never experienced weather like what we're seeing now.Wind chill values Monday and Tuesday were expected to be in the -35° to -50° range."It's extremely dangerous with the wind chills as they are now," Milwaukee Police Officer Jim Knapinski said.For the past four years, Officer Knapinski has been part of the Milwaukee Police Homeless Outreach Team."It's the coldest day I've had," Knapinski said Monday.Officer Knapinski drives around parts of downtown, looking for some of the city's most vulnerable to the cold.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With a Wind Chill Warning in place, and bitterly cold temperatures settled in, Milwaukee police on Monday night, January 6th were putting special emphasis on getting those without shelter to safety.Doctors say those with medical conditions, the elderly, the very young and the homeless are most in danger when temperatures fall to this level -- and some of the homeless have never experienced weather like what we're seeing now.Wind chill values Monday and Tuesday were expected to be in the -35° to -50° range."It's extremely dangerous with the wind chills as they are now," Milwaukee Police Officer Jim Knapinski said.For the past four years, Officer Knapinski has been part of the Milwaukee Police Homeless Outreach Team."It's the coldest day I've had," Knapinski said Monday.Officer Knapinski drives around parts of downtown, looking for some of the city's most vulnerable to the cold.
Police warn drivers not to leave vehicles running & unattended
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wind Chill Warning is in effect, and bitterly cold, dangerous temperatures have taken over -- and Milwaukee police are warning drivers who choose to leave their cars running unattended.Milwaukee police say seven vehicles left running with keys in the ignition were stolen in Milwaukee this weekend.Police say leaving your vehicle running while unattended can make you a victim of auto theft.Police say there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of losing your car to an opportunistic thief:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wind Chill Warning is in effect, and bitterly cold, dangerous temperatures have taken over -- and Milwaukee police are warning drivers who choose to leave their cars running unattended.Milwaukee police say seven vehicles left running with keys in the ignition were stolen in Milwaukee this weekend.Police say leaving your vehicle running while unattended can make you a victim of auto theft.Police say there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of losing your car to an opportunistic thief:
Police need your help to identify armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery.The incident happened around 7:20 am on December 7 at a Walgreens store located at 9040 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted for an armed robbery.The incident happened around 7:20 am on December 7 at a Walgreens store located at 9040 W.
MPD needs your help to ID, locate attempted robbery suspects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for an attempted armed robbery.Officials say the suspects entered a check cashing business near Capitol and Humboldt on Friday, December 27th between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. According to the victims, one of the suspects handed the teller a note demanding money and implied that he was armed with a gun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for an attempted armed robbery.Officials say the suspects entered a check cashing business near Capitol and Humboldt on Friday, December 27th between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. According to the victims, one of the suspects handed the teller a note demanding money and implied that he was armed with a gun.
Police investigate death of child near 34th & Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a child near 34th and Wisconsin.According to officials, police were called to the scene around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 1st.No additional details have been released at this time -- including the age of the child or the cause of death.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a child near 34th and Wisconsin.According to officials, police were called to the scene around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 1st.No additional details have been released at this time -- including the age of the child or the cause of death.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Officer arrests intoxicated suspect for pointing, aiming gun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department says an officer diffused a potentially dangerous situation and arrested an intoxicated man for pointing and aiming a gun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department says an officer diffused a potentially dangerous situation and arrested an intoxicated man for pointing and aiming a gun.
Police investigate fatal shooting near Capitol & Appleton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened near Capitol and Appleton around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st.A 36-year-old Milwaukee man was found in the street suffering from gunshot wounds.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened near Capitol and Appleton around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st.A 36-year-old Milwaukee man was found in the street suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police investigate robbery, report of shots fired near 25th & Lisbon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 were on the scene of a robbery that occurred at a corner store near 25th and Lisbon.Police say the incident occurred just before noon on New Year's Day.Police say the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money from the store clerk, who was positioned behind a thick plate of glass.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 were on the scene of a robbery that occurred at a corner store near 25th and Lisbon.Police say the incident occurred just before noon on New Year's Day.Police say the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money from the store clerk, who was positioned behind a thick plate of glass.
Milwaukee police investigate two shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two unrelated shootings that happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 1st.The first happened at about 3:45 a.m. just south of Hampton on N. 50th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two unrelated shootings that happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 1st.The first happened at about 3:45 a.m. just south of Hampton on N. 50th St.
Police investigate two shooting incidents on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that happened on Tuesday, December 31st.The most recent happened around 10:30 p.m. near 25th and Lapham on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that happened on Tuesday, December 31st.The most recent happened around 10:30 p.m. near 25th and Lapham on the city's south side.
Police warn against firing shots into air to celebrate New Year
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are a lot of New Year's Eve traditions out there.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are a lot of New Year's Eve traditions out there.
Police seek to identify woman who robbed BMO Harris Bank
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a BMO Harris Bank near 66th and Oklahoma Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing a BMO Harris Bank near 66th and Oklahoma Ave.
MPD arrests attempted robbery suspects within minutes of crime
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have announced the arrest of two attempted robbery suspects within minutes of the crime.Police say officers were on patrol in the 2400 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have announced the arrest of two attempted robbery suspects within minutes of the crime.Police say officers were on patrol in the 2400 block of N.
Police arrest three after finding drugs, gun inside vehicle Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers on Thursday, December 26th were able to arrest three individuals after finding drugs and a gun in a vehicle.Police say the vehicle was found in the 2600 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers on Thursday, December 26th were able to arrest three individuals after finding drugs and a gun in a vehicle.Police say the vehicle was found in the 2600 block of W.
Milwaukee police investigate five separate shootings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday, December 28th during the late afternoon and early evening hours.Around 4:30 p.m. a 48-year-old man walked into an area hospital with a minor gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday, December 28th during the late afternoon and early evening hours.Around 4:30 p.m. a 48-year-old man walked into an area hospital with a minor gunshot wound.
Milwaukee police officer fires shot near 11th and Manitoba St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect who pointed a pistol at an officer after fleeing from a traffic stop Friday night, December 27th.The incident began around 8:10 p.m. when an officer stopped a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect who pointed a pistol at an officer after fleeing from a traffic stop Friday night, December 27th.The incident began around 8:10 p.m. when an officer stopped a vehicle.
Police investigating robbery, shooting at Milwaukee scrap yard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at Bandos Recycling around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, December 27th.According to police, a 61-year-old employee was shot during a robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at Bandos Recycling around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, December 27th.According to police, a 61-year-old employee was shot during a robbery.
Police say man stabbed to death by girlfriend Thursday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday morning, December 26th in the 4200 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday morning, December 26th in the 4200 block of W.
Adult man shot twice Thursday night near 11th and Rogers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Thursday night, December 26th were on the scene of a shooting incident near 11th and Rogers.Police say an adult man was shot twice, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.There is no word on his condition at this time, but he is expected to survive.No one is in custody in connection with this shooting.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Thursday night, December 26th were on the scene of a shooting incident near 11th and Rogers.Police say an adult man was shot twice, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.There is no word on his condition at this time, but he is expected to survive.No one is in custody in connection with this shooting.
Police seek suspects in armed robbery of Brewery Credit Union
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking three suspects in connection to an armed robbery of the Brewery Credit Union located at 1351 N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking three suspects in connection to an armed robbery of the Brewery Credit Union located at 1351 N.