'It's overdue:' Task force releases 3-phase approach to curb reckless driving in Milwaukee

'It's overdue:' Task force releases 3-phase approach to curb reckless driving in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Reckless driving continues to be a serious problem in Milwaukee; there have been at least two reckless driving crashes this week alone.The city's Reckless Driving Task Force just released recommendations to curb the problem, wanting to put Milwaukee's roads on what they call a "diet" as part of a three-phase approach that will require lots of roadwork and tax dollars.

MILWAUKEE -- Reckless driving continues to be a serious problem in Milwaukee; there have been at least two reckless driving crashes this week alone.The city's Reckless Driving Task Force just released recommendations to curb the problem, wanting to put Milwaukee's roads on what they call a "diet" as part of a three-phase approach that will require lots of roadwork and tax dollars.

Have you seen? MPD seeks suspect in church burglary near 24th and Hampton

Have you seen? MPD seeks suspect in church burglary near 24th and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Departments has asked for public assistance locating and identifying a suspect wanted for a burglary that took place on Tuesday, July 7.Police said the suspect broke into a church near 24th and Hampton and removed property, fleeing in a dark-colored car around 5:15 a.m.The suspect is described as a male, 20-25 years old, African-American with a tattoo on his right forearm.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Departments has asked for public assistance locating and identifying a suspect wanted for a burglary that took place on Tuesday, July 7.Police said the suspect broke into a church near 24th and Hampton and removed property, fleeing in a dark-colored car around 5:15 a.m.The suspect is described as a male, 20-25 years old, African-American with a tattoo on his right forearm.

Milwaukee police: 21-year-old man shot, wounded near 21st and Atkinson

Milwaukee police: 21-year-old man shot, wounded near 21st and Atkinson

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department was called to a shooting near 21st and Atkinson on Wednesday afternoon, July 8.Police said the shooting happened around 3:10 p.m. and a 21-year-old man was wounded, taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department was called to a shooting near 21st and Atkinson on Wednesday afternoon, July 8.Police said the shooting happened around 3:10 p.m. and a 21-year-old man was wounded, taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Milwaukee police: 28-year-old man fatally shot near 39th and Lloyd

Milwaukee police: 28-year-old man fatally shot near 39th and Lloyd

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a fatal shooting near 39th Street and Lloyd Street Wednesday morning, July 8.Officials said the victim, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, sustained fatal injuries around 4:40 a.m.Milwaukee police continue to seek known suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a fatal shooting near 39th Street and Lloyd Street Wednesday morning, July 8.Officials said the victim, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, sustained fatal injuries around 4:40 a.m.Milwaukee police continue to seek known suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Common Council passes legislation requiring approval for MPD purchases of military-grade equipment

Common Council passes legislation requiring approval for MPD purchases of military-grade equipment

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, July 7 approved a resolution "directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council."This, according to a news release from Alderwoman Milele Coggs, who introduced the resolution co-sponsored by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Russell W.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, July 7 approved a resolution "directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council."This, according to a news release from Alderwoman Milele Coggs, who introduced the resolution co-sponsored by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Russell W.

Milwaukee police officer injured after losing control, getting trapped under motorcycle

Milwaukee police officer injured after losing control, getting trapped under motorcycle

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee motorcycle officer was injured after losing control of his bike, falling and getting trapped underneath it near Teutonia and Mill on Tuesday morning, July 7.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee motorcycle officer was injured after losing control of his bike, falling and getting trapped underneath it near Teutonia and Mill on Tuesday morning, July 7.

Police seek man wanted for robbery of store near 91st and Appleton

Police seek man wanted for robbery of store near 91st and Appleton

MILWAUKEE -- Police need the public's help identifying and locating a man wanted for the robbery of a store near 91st Street and Appleton Avenue on Monday, July 6 around 10 p.m.

MILWAUKEE -- Police need the public's help identifying and locating a man wanted for the robbery of a store near 91st Street and Appleton Avenue on Monday, July 6 around 10 p.m.

MPD: 39-year-old Milwaukee man shot, wounded near 31st and Pierce

MPD: 39-year-old Milwaukee man shot, wounded near 31st and Pierce

MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 31st and Pierce on Tuesday morning, July 7.Officials say the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 31st and Pierce on Tuesday morning, July 7.Officials say the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Officials: Armed male dies after he was shot by police outside Milwaukee VA Medical Center

Officials: Armed male dies after he was shot by police outside Milwaukee VA Medical Center

MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.

MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.

MPD investigates after photographers claim harassment by off-duty officer during march

MPD investigates after photographers claim harassment by off-duty officer during march

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee photographers capturing a Black LGBTQ women's march said they were harassed by an off-duty police officer -- and Milwaukee police said Monday, July 6 they're investigating.The march was headed up State Street towards MPD headquarters before a scuffle Sunday, July 5 around 5:30 p.m. between protesters and two people who had been drinking on Old World Third Street.Security cameras captured someone pushing an off-duty Milwaukee police officer -- but what happened before?Photographer LaTasha Lux accuses two people of "hurling obscenities and racial slurs." She went on to allege she was " physically assaulted by the male, resulting in camera damages."

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee photographers capturing a Black LGBTQ women's march said they were harassed by an off-duty police officer -- and Milwaukee police said Monday, July 6 they're investigating.The march was headed up State Street towards MPD headquarters before a scuffle Sunday, July 5 around 5:30 p.m. between protesters and two people who had been drinking on Old World Third Street.Security cameras captured someone pushing an off-duty Milwaukee police officer -- but what happened before?Photographer LaTasha Lux accuses two people of "hurling obscenities and racial slurs." She went on to allege she was " physically assaulted by the male, resulting in camera damages."

Hit-and-run driver who 'didn't want to go back to jail' after killing pedestrian sentenced to 9 years in prison

Hit-and-run driver who 'didn't want to go back to jail' after killing pedestrian sentenced to 9 years in prison

MILWAUKEE -- A man who said he didn't stop because he "didn't want to go back to jail" after fatally striking a pedestrian in October 2019 was sentenced to prison Monday, July 6.Jeremaya Gross, 21, pleaded guilty in February to one count of hit-and-run, resulting in death.

MILWAUKEE -- A man who said he didn't stop because he "didn't want to go back to jail" after fatally striking a pedestrian in October 2019 was sentenced to prison Monday, July 6.Jeremaya Gross, 21, pleaded guilty in February to one count of hit-and-run, resulting in death.

Recognize them? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery, carjacking suspects

Recognize them? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery, carjacking suspects

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating suspects wanted for an armed robbery/carjacking that occurred near 64th and Silver Spring on Wednesday, July 1.Officials say around 9:45 p.m. last Wednesday, suspect #1 who was armed with a gun, along with the other suspects approached the victim, demanded and obtained property.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating suspects wanted for an armed robbery/carjacking that occurred near 64th and Silver Spring on Wednesday, July 1.Officials say around 9:45 p.m. last Wednesday, suspect #1 who was armed with a gun, along with the other suspects approached the victim, demanded and obtained property.