Sheriff: Search for 24-year-old man who fell into Milwaukee River now a 'recovery effort'
MILWAUKEE -- The search for a 24-year-old man who fell into the Milwaukee River near Humboldt Avenue and North Avenue Sunday night, July 12 became a recovery effort as of Monday evening, the Milwaukee County sheriff announced.Sheriff Earnell Lucas said the man who was with a friend in the area Sunday evening grabbed onto a tree branch which collapsed, and he then fell into the water around 7 p.m. People on shore made efforts to rescue him, but he was swept away by the current.FOX6 News crews saw MFD, Milwaukee police and U.S. Coast Guard boats searching the water, along with at least two divers -- and a sonar system.
MILWAUKEE -- The search for a 24-year-old man who fell into the Milwaukee River near Humboldt Avenue and North Avenue Sunday night, July 12 became a recovery effort as of Monday evening, the Milwaukee County sheriff announced.Sheriff Earnell Lucas said the man who was with a friend in the area Sunday evening grabbed onto a tree branch which collapsed, and he then fell into the water around 7 p.m. People on shore made efforts to rescue him, but he was swept away by the current.FOX6 News crews saw MFD, Milwaukee police and U.S. Coast Guard boats searching the water, along with at least two divers -- and a sonar system.
Police seek assistance identifying suspect wanted in armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating the suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, July 12 around 9:45 p.m., near N. 92nd Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating the suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, July 12 around 9:45 p.m., near N. 92nd Street and W.
Milwaukee utility driver struck by impaired driver, seriously hurt, speaks about his recovery
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee utility worker seriously injured when he was struck by an impaired driver while on the job back in February spoke about his recovery for the first time Monday, July 13.Dan Franecki was struck by an impaired driver near 6th Street and State Street on Feb. 20, causing severe damage to his legs -- leading to a double amputation.Police said Dan was working in the roadway near his work vehicle, which had warning lights on in full operation, when he was struck and pinned against another vehicle.The alleged striking driver, Antonio Owens, 40, faces three felony charges and has a plea hearing scheduled for August.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee utility worker seriously injured when he was struck by an impaired driver while on the job back in February spoke about his recovery for the first time Monday, July 13.Dan Franecki was struck by an impaired driver near 6th Street and State Street on Feb. 20, causing severe damage to his legs -- leading to a double amputation.Police said Dan was working in the roadway near his work vehicle, which had warning lights on in full operation, when he was struck and pinned against another vehicle.The alleged striking driver, Antonio Owens, 40, faces three felony charges and has a plea hearing scheduled for August.
Is your dog digging again? Help We Energies spread an important safety message
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is looking for an adorable “ambassa-dog” to star in this year’s safe digging campaign.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is looking for an adorable “ambassa-dog” to star in this year’s safe digging campaign.
MFD: Search underway for 1 person missing in the water near Humboldt and North
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed a dive response in the river to search for a missing person near Humboldt Avenue and North Avenue Sunday evening, July 12.Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene just after 7:15 p.m., where one person had fallen into the water, but did not resurface.FOX6 News crews saw MFD, Milwaukee police and U.S. Coast Guard boats searching the water, along with at least two divers -- and a sonar system.A neighbor said this particular area is popular among rowers, kayakers and boaters."Three or four times a year this happens.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed a dive response in the river to search for a missing person near Humboldt Avenue and North Avenue Sunday evening, July 12.Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene just after 7:15 p.m., where one person had fallen into the water, but did not resurface.FOX6 News crews saw MFD, Milwaukee police and U.S. Coast Guard boats searching the water, along with at least two divers -- and a sonar system.A neighbor said this particular area is popular among rowers, kayakers and boaters."Three or four times a year this happens.
Police: Man suffers gunshot wound to head after shots fired from vehicle near 25th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man suffered a gunshot wound to the head when shots were fired from a vehicle passing him near 25th Street and Auer Street Sunday, July 12.It happened just after 4 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man suffered a gunshot wound to the head when shots were fired from a vehicle passing him near 25th Street and Auer Street Sunday, July 12.It happened just after 4 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Milwaukee police seek help identifying burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating the suspect wanted in a burglary that happened on Thursday, July 9 around 5 a.m. near 35th and Villard.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 5'9" and 150-160 pounds with short hair.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating the suspect wanted in a burglary that happened on Thursday, July 9 around 5 a.m. near 35th and Villard.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 5'9" and 150-160 pounds with short hair.
MPD: 48-year-old woman stabbed to death near 29th and Highland, 35-year-old man arrested
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 48, was stabbed to death early Sunday, July 12 near 29th Street and Highland Boulevard.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 48, was stabbed to death early Sunday, July 12 near 29th Street and Highland Boulevard.
26-year-old man shot near 91st and Carmen, police say
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12 near 91st Street and Carmen Avenue.The victim is a 26-year-old Milwaukee man who sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12 near 91st Street and Carmen Avenue.The victim is a 26-year-old Milwaukee man who sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police: Armed robbery leads to shooting near Howell and Howard, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating an armed robbery that led to the shooting of a 20-year-old Milwaukee man around 4:30 p.m. near S.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating an armed robbery that led to the shooting of a 20-year-old Milwaukee man around 4:30 p.m. near S.
'A good memorable moment:' Milwaukee police distribute free bikes to kids
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department provided a fun way for kids to get some exercise on Saturday, July 11.At the District 3 station near 49th and Libson, MPD employees gave away 50 bicycles to children from the community.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department provided a fun way for kids to get some exercise on Saturday, July 11.At the District 3 station near 49th and Libson, MPD employees gave away 50 bicycles to children from the community.
Police: Woman shot, wounded at party near 7th and Burnham
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department was called to a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, July 11 on the city's south side.Authorities said the victim -- a 21-year-old woman -- was at a party near 7th and Burnham when shots were fired shortly before 3 a.m. She was subsequently struck and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Police continue to seek unknown suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department was called to a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, July 11 on the city's south side.Authorities said the victim -- a 21-year-old woman -- was at a party near 7th and Burnham when shots were fired shortly before 3 a.m. She was subsequently struck and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Police continue to seek unknown suspects.
MPD: 61-year-old seriously injured in hit-and-run near 8th and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a hit-and-run accident near 8th and Atkinson on Friday night, July 10.Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene around 11:15 p.m. The pedestrian -- a 61-year-old man -- sustained serious injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a hit-and-run accident near 8th and Atkinson on Friday night, July 10.Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene around 11:15 p.m. The pedestrian -- a 61-year-old man -- sustained serious injuries.
Police: Racine man charged with 10 counts of child pornography possession
RACINE -- Jonathan Ohara, 34, of Racine has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of THC.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police executed a search warrant at Ohara's home.
RACINE -- Jonathan Ohara, 34, of Racine has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of THC.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police executed a search warrant at Ohara's home.
Police: 21-year-old woman shot at party near 7th and Rogers
MILWAUKEE -- Police say shots were fired at a party near S. 7th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say shots were fired at a party near S. 7th Street and W.
Police: 54-year-old shot near 16th and Mitchell, suspect arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting near S. 16th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting near S. 16th Street and W.
'That's an intentional act:' Apparent noose found in family's backyard; MPD investigating
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an incident in which what appears to be a noose was found hanging from a tree in a family's backyard on Friday, July 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an incident in which what appears to be a noose was found hanging from a tree in a family's backyard on Friday, July 10.
MPD: 40-year-old man shot, seriously wounded near 34th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Clarke on Friday night, July 10.Authorities said a 40-year-old Milwaukee man was struck and sustained a serious gunshot wound around 6:20 p.m. He is recovering at the hospital.The shooting appears to be the result of an argument, and police are seeking an unidentified suspect -- no arrests have been made.Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Clarke on Friday night, July 10.Authorities said a 40-year-old Milwaukee man was struck and sustained a serious gunshot wound around 6:20 p.m. He is recovering at the hospital.The shooting appears to be the result of an argument, and police are seeking an unidentified suspect -- no arrests have been made.Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.