MPD: 43-year-old extricated from vehicle, struck 2 parked cars in Bay View

MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was injured in an auto accident in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Tuesday morning, July 21.Police said the man, who was driving, struck two parked cars near Superior and Estes around 7:20 a.m. The man was extricated from his vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries; he was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances leading to the accident remain under investigation.

Milwaukee police investigate fatal shooting near 41st and Wright

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, July 21 near 41st and Wright.

Supporters, critics of Chief Morales, including family of Joel Acevedo, rallied outside closed FPC session
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There was relief for some, and disappointment for others as supporters and critics of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales gathered outside City Hall while the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission met Monday evening, July 20 to issue 11 directives for the chief.

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.

FPC issues 11 directives for Chief Morales with deadlines; noncompliance could mean firing
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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 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:

Amid calls for firing, Chief Morales says, ‘I’m going to do (my job) until I’m told not to’
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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'
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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
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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
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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.

Group calls on FPC to terminate chief ahead of special session
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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.