FPC issues 11 directives for Chief Morales with deadlines; noncompliance could mean firing
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission in a special session Monday, July 20 issued 11 directives for Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales -- with every member of the commission voting in favor of requiring the chief to comply with the directives or face disciplinary action including suspension, demotion or firing. The chief and his team said they will comply to the best of their ability to those directives they find legitimate and warranted.
Police ask for help identifying suspect in strong-arm robbery
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Police release images of 3 vehicles in search for those responsible for shooting near 39th and Garfield
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, July 20 released surveillance images of two vehicles in their search for those responsible for a shooting Sunday near 39th Street and Garfield Avenue.It happened around 3:15 p.m.Police shared surveillance images of three vehicles:
Police: 1 dead, 5 wounded following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating six separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20.
Amid calls for firing, Chief Morales says, ‘I’m going to do (my job) until I’m told not to’
Will Alfonso Morales remain chief of the Milwaukee Police Department? A group of citizens wants him terminated, and on Monday, July 20, the Fire and Police Commission will vote and issue directives for the chief in a special session. The chief said Saturday, July 18 he will continue to do his job until he's told not to.
Amid calls for firing, Chief Morales says, 'I'm going to do (my job) until I'm told not to'
Will Alfonso Morales remain chief of the Milwaukee Police Department? A group of citizens wants him terminated, and on Monday, July 20, the Fire and Police Commission will vote and issue directives for the chief in a special session. The chief said Saturday, July 18 he will continue to do his job until he's told not to.
Man wanted in fatal Neenah shooting arrested in Milwaukee
NEENAH, Wis. — Authorities have arrested a man sought in a fatal shooting in Neenah last month.Neenah Police Chief Aaron Olson said Saturday that U.S. marshals and Milwaukee police arrested Donald Lee Billings, 34, of Milwaukee Friday in Milwaukee.
Police investigate 3 non-fatal shootings; 3 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating three shootings that left three people injured in Milwaukee.The first shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 near 15th Street and North Avenue, where police said the victim was walking when shots were fired and he was subsequently struck.A 26-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Chief Morales takes part in law enforcement ride for fallen officers
More than 500 motorcyclists revved their engines in Greenfield Saturday, with the police-led ride benefits the WI Concerns of Police Survivors (WI C.O.P.S.). The organization supports lives affected by deaths in the line of duty.
Chief Morales speaks out ahead of FPC special session Monday
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales spoke at Saturday's House of Harley Law Annual Law Enforcement Ride ahead of a special Fire and Police Commission meeting set for Monday, July 20 in which the FPC will vote and issue directives for the chief.
'Keeping him on payroll is unacceptable:' Group calls on FPC to terminate chief ahead of special session
MILWAUKEE -- A group of citizens wants the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to terminate the contract of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
Group calls on FPC to terminate chief ahead of special session
A group of citizens wants the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to terminate the contract of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. It's part of the agenda for a special session set for Monday, July 20 in which the FPC will vote and issue directives for the chief.
MPD officers pay surprise visit to 11-year-old boy battling rare cancer
MILWAUKEE -- A pair of Milwaukee police officers brightened the day of a young cancer patient on Thursday, July 16.Officials say Officers Sanders and Williams paid a surprise hospital visit to an 11-year-old boy who is battling a rare form of cancer called Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH.)Young Jack dreams of becoming a K-9 Officer when he grows up and collects stuffed K-9 dogs from police districts.Both MPD officers brought Jack a new K-9 Dog to add to his collection.
Milwaukee man charged in fatal stabbing of 48-year-old woman near 29th and Highland
MILWAUKEE -- A 35-year-old Milwaukee man is charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 48-year-old woman near 29th and Highland on Sunday, July 12.
Can you help? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery suspects
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 15 approximately 5:30 p.m. in the area of 85th Street and Brown Deer Road.Police say suspect #1 entered a business, brandishes a gun, demands and obtains property.
Look familiar? Milwaukee police seek 2 suspects in south side shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating suspects wanted for a shooting that happened on the city's south side on Monday, July 13.Police said the suspects approached a victim near 11th and Greenfield.
Officer shot, wounded by fellow officer while attempting to arrest fleeing suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed an officer was shot and wounded by another officer Tuesday night, July 14 in the area near 6th Street and Garfield Avenue.
Police: 5 wounded following 3 separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday morning, July 15.