Standoff ends with arrest in northside Milwaukee neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A standoff that was taking place in a neighborhood near 17th and Galena on Milwaukee's north side ended with an arrest -- according to a FOX6 News reporter on the scene.Police tape has been up -- and an armored police vehicle was on the scene.Officials have not indicated who was taken into custody or why they were first called to the neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A standoff that was taking place in a neighborhood near 17th and Galena on Milwaukee's north side ended with an arrest -- according to a FOX6 News reporter on the scene.Police tape has been up -- and an armored police vehicle was on the scene.Officials have not indicated who was taken into custody or why they were first called to the neighborhood.
Police investigate fatal shooting near 48th & Glendale
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17th in a parking lot behind an apartment building near Glendale and N. 48th Street.According to police, a 71-year-old Milwaukee man died at the scene as the result of a gunshot wound.Investigators believe that the victim and suspect may have known each other and that an argument preceded the shooting.There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 17th in a parking lot behind an apartment building near Glendale and N. 48th Street.According to police, a 71-year-old Milwaukee man died at the scene as the result of a gunshot wound.Investigators believe that the victim and suspect may have known each other and that an argument preceded the shooting.There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MPD District 7 warning residents about increase in burglaries
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police in District 7 are warning residents of an increase in burglaries occurring in several areas within the district.Police say there has been an increase in the following burglaries in the following areas:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police in District 7 are warning residents of an increase in burglaries occurring in several areas within the district.Police say there has been an increase in the following burglaries in the following areas:
Man in critical condition following hit-and-run crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is currently investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened on July 15th at approximately 7:14 p.m. at the intersection of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is currently investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened on July 15th at approximately 7:14 p.m. at the intersection of N.
Police need help to identify armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for your help to identify the suspect responsible for the July 11th armed robbery at the Murray Pantry on the city's east side.The suspect entered the business shortly after 8 p.m, grabbed merchandise, and placed it on the counter.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for your help to identify the suspect responsible for the July 11th armed robbery at the Murray Pantry on the city's east side.The suspect entered the business shortly after 8 p.m, grabbed merchandise, and placed it on the counter.
Man attacked believes it was in response to Zimmerman verdict
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a battery that happened near 26th and Cherry around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th.A 34-year-old Wauwatosa man told police that he was walking through Tiefenthaler Park from a friend's house when he was punched in the back of the head by an unknown suspect, knocking him down.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a battery that happened near 26th and Cherry around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th.A 34-year-old Wauwatosa man told police that he was walking through Tiefenthaler Park from a friend's house when he was punched in the back of the head by an unknown suspect, knocking him down.
Milwaukee Co. D.A. to review police-involved shooting Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is expected on Tuesday to begin reviewing the case of a police-involved shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side over the weekend.A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a suspect armed with a 9mm handgun moments after the suspect fired rounds at a house near 44th and North late Saturday, July 13th.The officer chased the armed suspect on foot westbound on North Avenue and northbound onto N. 45th Street where the suspect turned toward the officer with the gun in hand.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is expected on Tuesday to begin reviewing the case of a police-involved shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side over the weekend.A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a suspect armed with a 9mm handgun moments after the suspect fired rounds at a house near 44th and North late Saturday, July 13th.The officer chased the armed suspect on foot westbound on North Avenue and northbound onto N. 45th Street where the suspect turned toward the officer with the gun in hand.
Milwaukee police identify man killed in motorcycle crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on the city's north side just before midnight on Saturday, July 13th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on the city's north side just before midnight on Saturday, July 13th.
Milwaukee police officer shoots, wounds armed suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a suspect armed with a 9mm handgun moments after the suspect fired rounds at a house on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday, July 13th.Officials say the uniformed officer was driving a marked squad car westbound on W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a suspect armed with a 9mm handgun moments after the suspect fired rounds at a house on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday, July 13th.Officials say the uniformed officer was driving a marked squad car westbound on W.
20-year-old man seriously injured in shooting incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking the suspect(s) responsible for a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured.It happened in the 3000 block of N. 29th Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13th.Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries.Police believe this incident may be related to a shots fired incident that occurred at this location around 5:00 p.m. Saturday.Police say the investigation continues.<iframe width="600" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3000+block+of+n.+29th+street+milwaukee&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3000+N+29th+St,+Milwaukee,+Wisconsin+53210&gl=us&t=m&ll=43.073402,-87.949762&spn=0.021944,0.051498&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed">
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking the suspect(s) responsible for a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured.It happened in the 3000 block of N. 29th Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13th.Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries.Police believe this incident may be related to a shots fired incident that occurred at this location around 5:00 p.m. Saturday.Police say the investigation continues.<iframe width="600" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=3000+block+of+n.+29th+street+milwaukee&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3000+N+29th+St,+Milwaukee,+Wisconsin+53210&gl=us&t=m&ll=43.073402,-87.949762&spn=0.021944,0.051498&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed">
Man suing City for illegal cavity searches wanted by police
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the men suing the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Department for performing illegal cavity searches is wanted by police for armed robbery and a high speed chase.23-year-old Anthony Pettis is facing charges that could land him in prison for more than 40 years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the men suing the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Department for performing illegal cavity searches is wanted by police for armed robbery and a high speed chase.23-year-old Anthony Pettis is facing charges that could land him in prison for more than 40 years.
16-year-old boy shot, injured near 23rd & Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating at shooting that occurred near N. 23rd and Center Thursday night, July 11th.According to police, a 16-year-old male is being treated at a local hospital for several gun shot wounds.At this time his injuries are not life threatening.The suspect is know to the victim and the victim and suspect had a verbal argument earlier in the day.There are no arrests at this time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating at shooting that occurred near N. 23rd and Center Thursday night, July 11th.According to police, a 16-year-old male is being treated at a local hospital for several gun shot wounds.At this time his injuries are not life threatening.The suspect is know to the victim and the victim and suspect had a verbal argument earlier in the day.There are no arrests at this time.
Police respond to large fight near 36th and Locust in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police sergeant says officers responded to a large fight that broke out near 36th and Locust Thursday afternoon, July 11th.It apparently started early Thursday morning, and was diffused, and then, the fight broke out again Thursday afternoon, according to neighbors.Neighbors say it was a feud over a broken window that led to a morning of arguing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police sergeant says officers responded to a large fight that broke out near 36th and Locust Thursday afternoon, July 11th.It apparently started early Thursday morning, and was diffused, and then, the fight broke out again Thursday afternoon, according to neighbors.Neighbors say it was a feud over a broken window that led to a morning of arguing.
Public's help requested to apprehend armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who has been robbing businesses along N. 76th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who has been robbing businesses along N. 76th St.
Four in custody following triple shooting near W. Concordia
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say 23-year-old Gabriel Contreras was shot and killed on Thursday, July 11th.It happened in the 1400 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say 23-year-old Gabriel Contreras was shot and killed on Thursday, July 11th.It happened in the 1400 block of W.
Police union files suit to allow officers option to move out of city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
Civil suit filed against MPD for illegal cavity searches
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A federal civil suit has been filed against the City of Milwaukee, the Police Chief, District Five Captain, and eight Milwaukee police officers for performing illegal cavity searches.The lawsuit doesn't specify a dollar amount but could potentially put the city on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars.In the lawsuit, two victims describe the day in November 2011 when Milwaukee police officers entered a home without warrant.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A federal civil suit has been filed against the City of Milwaukee, the Police Chief, District Five Captain, and eight Milwaukee police officers for performing illegal cavity searches.The lawsuit doesn't specify a dollar amount but could potentially put the city on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars.In the lawsuit, two victims describe the day in November 2011 when Milwaukee police officers entered a home without warrant.
MPD releases crime statistics for first half of 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crime statistics released by the Milwaukee Police Department show that overall crime in the city has decreased so far this year, but violent crime is up.The numbers are for the first six months of this year -- compared to last year.Overall crime was down 8%, but overall violent crimes were up 5%.The increase in violent crime is driven by the increase in robberies, which was up by 20% compared to 2012.Since 2007, overall violent crime has decreased 15%.The summary of the findings as released by MPD is as follows:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crime statistics released by the Milwaukee Police Department show that overall crime in the city has decreased so far this year, but violent crime is up.The numbers are for the first six months of this year -- compared to last year.Overall crime was down 8%, but overall violent crimes were up 5%.The increase in violent crime is driven by the increase in robberies, which was up by 20% compared to 2012.Since 2007, overall violent crime has decreased 15%.The summary of the findings as released by MPD is as follows:
Man accused of saying "close your eyes," then stabbing ex
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man wanted for attempted first-degree intentional homicide relating to an incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Pewaukee hotel on July 8th, was arrested by Milwaukee police Wednesday, July 10th.Drew Bucholtz faces one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide (repeater), felony intimidation of a victim (repeater) and misdemeanor theft (repeater).According to authorities, District One officers responded to a residence in the 2900 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man wanted for attempted first-degree intentional homicide relating to an incident that occurred in the parking lot of a Pewaukee hotel on July 8th, was arrested by Milwaukee police Wednesday, July 10th.Drew Bucholtz faces one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide (repeater), felony intimidation of a victim (repeater) and misdemeanor theft (repeater).According to authorities, District One officers responded to a residence in the 2900 block of N.
Police investigate non-fatal shooting near W. Vienna & N. 22nd
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near W.