Sources: No immediate plans to continue landfill search for Dwyer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police sources tell FOX6 News there are no immediate plans to continue searching a Menomonee Falls landfill for 27-year-old Kelly Dwyer.Dwyer has been missing since October 11th.Sources say police concluded, for now, the search of the area at the landfill where evidence might be in the Dwyer case.Dwyer was last seen with a man named Kris Zocco.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police sources tell FOX6 News there are no immediate plans to continue searching a Menomonee Falls landfill for 27-year-old Kelly Dwyer.Dwyer has been missing since October 11th.Sources say police concluded, for now, the search of the area at the landfill where evidence might be in the Dwyer case.Dwyer was last seen with a man named Kris Zocco.
Milwaukee police investigate death of 52-year-old woman
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old Milwaukee woman.Officers say the victim was found dead in a residence in the 3900 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating the death of a 52-year-old Milwaukee woman.Officers say the victim was found dead in a residence in the 3900 block of W.
Drunk man shoots, injures himself while playing with gun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is recovering after sustaining a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the side of his head late Wednesday night, November 6th.According to officials, the man was playing with a gun while intoxicated when it went off.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is recovering after sustaining a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the side of his head late Wednesday night, November 6th.According to officials, the man was playing with a gun while intoxicated when it went off.
Police investigate collision between squad, car
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a collision between a squad car and another vehicle near 22nd and Hopkins on the city's north side on Wednesday, November 6th.The wreck happened shortly after 2 p.m.Police say the incident was an aggravated assault -- and say unknown suspects were shooting at the occupants of a Dodge Charger from another vehicle when the driver of the Charger lost control and struck a legally parked unoccupied marked squad car.The Charger was driven by a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman who was not injured.Three passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment -- including a 16-year-old female, a 13-year-old female and a seven-month-old female.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a collision between a squad car and another vehicle near 22nd and Hopkins on the city's north side on Wednesday, November 6th.The wreck happened shortly after 2 p.m.Police say the incident was an aggravated assault -- and say unknown suspects were shooting at the occupants of a Dodge Charger from another vehicle when the driver of the Charger lost control and struck a legally parked unoccupied marked squad car.The Charger was driven by a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman who was not injured.Three passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment -- including a 16-year-old female, a 13-year-old female and a seven-month-old female.
Alderman says officers scamming millions from city with help of felon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The "duty disability" program is a system that some top city officials say is helping Milwaukee police officers in trouble with the law to ensure they still get paychecks for life -- and currently, they say there is very little that can be done about it.Former Milwaukee Police Officer Anthony Bialecki has recently been convicted of buying illegal prescription pills.Bialecki admitted to the crime in court two weeks ago -- and while he is no longer on the force, there is a good chance he will be getting paychecks from the city for a very long time.In documents obtained by FOX6 News, Bialecki has filed an application for duty disability.Bialecki claims he is totally incapacitated, after killing a suspect who reached for what he thought was a gun back in 2009.However, it took Bialecki four years to file for disability -- only applying after he had been busted for buying illegal prescriptions.Through duty disability, after convincing a panel of doctors they can't do their job, officers receive 75% of their salary tax free."Nowhere else in any work world, in the private sector or anywhere else, would someone be able to get this type of benefit if they're being terminated or criminally charged," Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy said.Alderman Murphy says this problem has been going on for years -- and says he is concerned, not just about the number of duty disability applications -- but who may be helping to fill them out.Sources tell FOX6 News Bradley Debraska has been showing up with officers at City Hall to help file disability claims.Debraska is a convicted felon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The "duty disability" program is a system that some top city officials say is helping Milwaukee police officers in trouble with the law to ensure they still get paychecks for life -- and currently, they say there is very little that can be done about it.Former Milwaukee Police Officer Anthony Bialecki has recently been convicted of buying illegal prescription pills.Bialecki admitted to the crime in court two weeks ago -- and while he is no longer on the force, there is a good chance he will be getting paychecks from the city for a very long time.In documents obtained by FOX6 News, Bialecki has filed an application for duty disability.Bialecki claims he is totally incapacitated, after killing a suspect who reached for what he thought was a gun back in 2009.However, it took Bialecki four years to file for disability -- only applying after he had been busted for buying illegal prescriptions.Through duty disability, after convincing a panel of doctors they can't do their job, officers receive 75% of their salary tax free."Nowhere else in any work world, in the private sector or anywhere else, would someone be able to get this type of benefit if they're being terminated or criminally charged," Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy said.Alderman Murphy says this problem has been going on for years -- and says he is concerned, not just about the number of duty disability applications -- but who may be helping to fill them out.Sources tell FOX6 News Bradley Debraska has been showing up with officers at City Hall to help file disability claims.Debraska is a convicted felon.
Milwaukee police on scene of three shootings on Monday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shooting incidents that occurred on Monday, November 4th.The first occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. in the 4500 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shooting incidents that occurred on Monday, November 4th.The first occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. in the 4500 block of W.
24-year-old man shot, wounded after fight near tavern
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 24-year-old man was shot and wounded near 2nd and Townsend on Milwaukee's north side.Officials say the victim became involved in a fight in a nearby tavern -- and when he left the tavern, he displayed a handgun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 24-year-old man was shot and wounded near 2nd and Townsend on Milwaukee's north side.Officials say the victim became involved in a fight in a nearby tavern -- and when he left the tavern, he displayed a handgun.
Police investigate hit-and-run crash at Forest Home & Howard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they know who was behind the wheel of a hit-and-run crash that happened near Forest Home and Howard Avenues around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, November 2nd.The victim, a 59-year-old man, was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle that's being described as a gray Nissan Versa with right front passenger-side damage.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they know who was behind the wheel of a hit-and-run crash that happened near Forest Home and Howard Avenues around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, November 2nd.The victim, a 59-year-old man, was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle that's being described as a gray Nissan Versa with right front passenger-side damage.
Man shot, wounded while walking down Milwaukee street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near 26th and Atkinson around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 1st.The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and is being treated at a local hospital.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near 26th and Atkinson around 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 1st.The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and is being treated at a local hospital.
Debraska accused of helping officers file disability papers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a felon -- once one of Milwaukee's most powerful leaders is being accused of helping Milwaukee police officers who are facing internal and criminal investigations to scam the city.City officials say they've seen a huge increase in the number of Milwaukee police officers applying for "duty disability."Police officers claim stress from internal investigations and intense media pressure makes them mentally unfit for duty.The man accused of helping them to fill out their duty disability paperwork is a former head of the Milwaukee Police Union who has spent time in federal prison.Bradley Debraska was once one of Milwaukee's most powerful union leaders as head of the Milwaukee Police Union.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a felon -- once one of Milwaukee's most powerful leaders is being accused of helping Milwaukee police officers who are facing internal and criminal investigations to scam the city.City officials say they've seen a huge increase in the number of Milwaukee police officers applying for "duty disability."Police officers claim stress from internal investigations and intense media pressure makes them mentally unfit for duty.The man accused of helping them to fill out their duty disability paperwork is a former head of the Milwaukee Police Union who has spent time in federal prison.Bradley Debraska was once one of Milwaukee's most powerful union leaders as head of the Milwaukee Police Union.
Milwaukee police investigate homicide near Sherman & Lisbon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near Sherman and Lisbon early Thursday morning, October 31st.According to officials, a male died around 3:00 a.m.Investigators are still looking into whether this was a shooting or stabbing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near Sherman and Lisbon early Thursday morning, October 31st.According to officials, a male died around 3:00 a.m.Investigators are still looking into whether this was a shooting or stabbing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Controversy after MPD sergeant who is off the job receives weapons back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Jason Mucha is the police sergeant at the center of an illegal strip search scandal.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Jason Mucha is the police sergeant at the center of an illegal strip search scandal.
Milwaukee police ID homicide victim, investigate shootings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near North and Hubbard on Saturday, October 26th. 38-year-old Michael Terry was shot and killed around midnight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting near North and Hubbard on Saturday, October 26th. 38-year-old Michael Terry was shot and killed around midnight.
Police investigate two shootings from Sunday morning, one a homicide
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents from early Sunday morning, October 27th -- one of which was a homicide.Police say a 38-year-old man was killed around midnight a shooting incident that occurred in the 2300 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents from early Sunday morning, October 27th -- one of which was a homicide.Police say a 38-year-old man was killed around midnight a shooting incident that occurred in the 2300 block of N.
Police arrest four in connection with armed robbery Saturday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery that occurred on Saturday evening, October 26th.It happened in the 2500 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery that occurred on Saturday evening, October 26th.It happened in the 2500 block of N.
Man killed, woman injured when car slams into grocery store
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A single vehicle accident early Saturday morning, October 26th, has left a 23-year-old man dead and a 20-year-old woman injured.The crash happened at about 2:15 a.m. in the 600 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A single vehicle accident early Saturday morning, October 26th, has left a 23-year-old man dead and a 20-year-old woman injured.The crash happened at about 2:15 a.m. in the 600 block of W.
Police arrest four following armed robbery Friday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday night, October 25th in the 2200 block of N. 53rd Street.Police say four people were approached by four suspects -- one of which was armed with a handgun.The suspects demanded property from the victims, and once their property was obtained the suspects fled in a 1999 Dodge Neon.Then, two police officers spotted the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Friday night, October 25th in the 2200 block of N. 53rd Street.Police say four people were approached by four suspects -- one of which was armed with a handgun.The suspects demanded property from the victims, and once their property was obtained the suspects fled in a 1999 Dodge Neon.Then, two police officers spotted the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
Zocco arrested, charged with 17 counts of child pornography
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department took 38-year-old Kris Zocco back into custody Thursday night, October 24th at his parent's residence in Richfield on allegations unrelated to the Kelly Dwyer investigation.This is the second time in a week Zocco has been taken into custody.According to a criminal complaint, Zocco has been charged with 17 counts of child pornography.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department took 38-year-old Kris Zocco back into custody Thursday night, October 24th at his parent's residence in Richfield on allegations unrelated to the Kelly Dwyer investigation.This is the second time in a week Zocco has been taken into custody.According to a criminal complaint, Zocco has been charged with 17 counts of child pornography.
Two men shot, one dead near 4th and Keefe in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that took place on the city's north side late Wednesday, October 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that took place on the city's north side late Wednesday, October 23rd.
24-year-old woman shot, injured near 26th & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday, October 23rd in the 2600 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday, October 23rd in the 2600 block of W.