Knight sentenced to 20 days in HOC in illegal strip search case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 32-year-old Jacob Knight on Friday, October 4th to 20 days in the House of Correction, fines and 60 hours of community service.Knight is one of four Milwaukee police officers accused of illegal strip searches -- he pleaded no contest in July.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 32-year-old Jacob Knight on Friday, October 4th to 20 days in the House of Correction, fines and 60 hours of community service.Knight is one of four Milwaukee police officers accused of illegal strip searches -- he pleaded no contest in July.
25-year-old man shot, killed while driving near N. 20th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 20th and Hopkins on Tuesday, October 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred near 20th and Hopkins on Tuesday, October 1st.
Police Captain comes to aid of wife, assists in arrest of two teens
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an off-duty MPD captain came to the aid of his wife, and assisted in the arrest of two teenagers suspected in recent robberies on the city's north side.Milwaukee police say a woman parked her car in her garage in the area of 60th and Capitol just after midnight on September 30th.The woman apparently noticed a suspicious vehicle in an alley near a neighbor's garage, and was fearful that the vehicle's occupants were going to harm her.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an off-duty MPD captain came to the aid of his wife, and assisted in the arrest of two teenagers suspected in recent robberies on the city's north side.Milwaukee police say a woman parked her car in her garage in the area of 60th and Capitol just after midnight on September 30th.The woman apparently noticed a suspicious vehicle in an alley near a neighbor's garage, and was fearful that the vehicle's occupants were going to harm her.
Man in custody following fatal hit-and-run near 12th & National
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say the suspect responsible for the fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near 12th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say the suspect responsible for the fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near 12th and W.
Man who plotted to kill officers sentenced to four years in prison
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Gabriel Guerrero, one of five gang members accused of plotting to kill two Milwaukee police officers, was sentenced on Monday, September 30th to four years in prison plus another five years of extended supervision.The alleged plot was hatched in the days after a shooting on Milwaukee’s south side on August 11, 2012.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Gabriel Guerrero, one of five gang members accused of plotting to kill two Milwaukee police officers, was sentenced on Monday, September 30th to four years in prison plus another five years of extended supervision.The alleged plot was hatched in the days after a shooting on Milwaukee’s south side on August 11, 2012.
Police identify victim from homicide near 23rd & Keefe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified a homicide victim from a shooting incident that happened near 23rd and Keefe late on Friday, September 27th.The victim is 22-year-old Reginald Williams of Milwaukee.Police say Williams has a lengthy arrest record dating back to 2007, including arrests for robbery, possession of cocaine, operating a vehicle without owners consent, carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer.Two suspects have been arrested in connection with Williams' death.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified a homicide victim from a shooting incident that happened near 23rd and Keefe late on Friday, September 27th.The victim is 22-year-old Reginald Williams of Milwaukee.Police say Williams has a lengthy arrest record dating back to 2007, including arrests for robbery, possession of cocaine, operating a vehicle without owners consent, carrying a concealed weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting an officer.Two suspects have been arrested in connection with Williams' death.
Three people wounded in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three people were shot and wounded in separate incident in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 28th.The first incident happened shortly after noon near 25th and Keefe.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three people were shot and wounded in separate incident in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 28th.The first incident happened shortly after noon near 25th and Keefe.
Milw. police investigate fatal shooting at 23rd & Keefe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 23rd and Keefe late on Friday, September 27th.Police were called to the neighborhood shortly after 10 p.m. Friday.The victim is a 22-year-old man who died as a result of gunshot wounds.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 23rd and Keefe late on Friday, September 27th.Police were called to the neighborhood shortly after 10 p.m. Friday.The victim is a 22-year-old man who died as a result of gunshot wounds.
Milwaukee police need help to identify bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police need your help to identify a suspect responsible for a robbery that happened at the US Bank at Howard and Howell at 9 a.m. on September 25th.The suspect entered the bank and approached a teller.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police need your help to identify a suspect responsible for a robbery that happened at the US Bank at Howard and Howell at 9 a.m. on September 25th.The suspect entered the bank and approached a teller.
Two injured following two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Wednesday night, September 25th.The first shooting incident occurred near 22nd and Townsend around 7:30 p.m.According to police, a 24-year-old man sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen.No suspects are in custody.The second shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. near Burleigh and Hopkins.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Wednesday night, September 25th.The first shooting incident occurred near 22nd and Townsend around 7:30 p.m.According to police, a 24-year-old man sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen.No suspects are in custody.The second shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. near Burleigh and Hopkins.
MPS, MPD create new partnership for student safety
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
Police van, car collide at intersection on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Department van collided with a car at Center and Holton in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 25th.The collision happened just after 10 a.m. Officials say the police van was westbound on Center -- the car was southbound on Holton.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Department van collided with a car at Center and Holton in Milwaukee on Wednesday, September 25th.The collision happened just after 10 a.m. Officials say the police van was westbound on Center -- the car was southbound on Holton.
Milwaukee police warn residents about increase in burglaries
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are warning residents of the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities about an increase in residential and garage burglaries.Officials say a significant percentage of these offenses involve suspects gaining access to home through open or unlocked doors and windows, or through windows with air conditioning units.Police are also warning that criminals are targeting remote control devices for garage doors -- which are obtained through locked and unlocked vehicles.Milwaukee police are encouraging residents to take action to minimize opportunities for criminals to victimize homes and garages.As it relates to residential burglaries -- two often forgotten points of easy access for criminals are as follows:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are warning residents of the City of Milwaukee and surrounding communities about an increase in residential and garage burglaries.Officials say a significant percentage of these offenses involve suspects gaining access to home through open or unlocked doors and windows, or through windows with air conditioning units.Police are also warning that criminals are targeting remote control devices for garage doors -- which are obtained through locked and unlocked vehicles.Milwaukee police are encouraging residents to take action to minimize opportunities for criminals to victimize homes and garages.As it relates to residential burglaries -- two often forgotten points of easy access for criminals are as follows:
Milwaukee police investigate two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, September 23rd.The first shooting incident occurred in the 4800 block of N. 58th Street around 6 p.m. Police say 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his right side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, September 23rd.The first shooting incident occurred in the 4800 block of N. 58th Street around 6 p.m. Police say 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his right side.
17-year-old girl injured after being attacked by pit bull
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A 17-year-old girl sustained injuries to her arms, a leg and shoulder area after being attacked by a pit bull Monday, September 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A 17-year-old girl sustained injuries to her arms, a leg and shoulder area after being attacked by a pit bull Monday, September 23rd.
Two SUVS collide in Milwaukee, end up overturned
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police investigated a wreck involving two vehicles at 55th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police investigated a wreck involving two vehicles at 55th and North Ave.
Milwaukee police identify victims in two homicides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police identified on Tuesday, September 24th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened near 35th and Hopkins on Sunday, September 22nd has been identified as 24-year-old Fredon Teamer.The victim of the homicide that happened near 33rd and Hadley on the city's north side on Monday, September 23rd is identified as 37-year-old Demetrius Grayson.Both investigations are ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.Related stories:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police identified on Tuesday, September 24th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened near 35th and Hopkins on Sunday, September 22nd has been identified as 24-year-old Fredon Teamer.The victim of the homicide that happened near 33rd and Hadley on the city's north side on Monday, September 23rd is identified as 37-year-old Demetrius Grayson.Both investigations are ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.Related stories:
One dead, four injured following three separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Sunday, September 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Sunday, September 22nd.
Police investigate death of child on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a nearly three-year-old boy in an apartment near 95th and Sheridan on the city's northwest side.Officers were called to the apartment at about 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20th, when the mother found the unresponsive child in bed."His whole family was just standing out on the curb and they didn't know what was going on," said neighbor Michael Mordican. "The whole neighborhood with all the police cars, everything was just crazy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a nearly three-year-old boy in an apartment near 95th and Sheridan on the city's northwest side.Officers were called to the apartment at about 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20th, when the mother found the unresponsive child in bed."His whole family was just standing out on the curb and they didn't know what was going on," said neighbor Michael Mordican. "The whole neighborhood with all the police cars, everything was just crazy.
Man's body pulled from Kinnickinnic River near 4th and Becher
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the discovery of a man's body found in the Kinnickinnic River near 4th and Becher Sts.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the discovery of a man's body found in the Kinnickinnic River near 4th and Becher Sts.