10 charged with burglary in connection with looting of Milwaukee stores during violent protests

10 charged with burglary in connection with looting of Milwaukee stores during violent protests

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County prosecutors filed burglary charges against nine Milwaukee men and one woman in connection with looting in Milwaukee in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.Charges are as follows:

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County prosecutors filed burglary charges against nine Milwaukee men and one woman in connection with looting in Milwaukee in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.Charges are as follows:

Man faces federal charge, accused of pointing laser at FBI, National Guard choppers during protests

Man faces federal charge, accused of pointing laser at FBI, National Guard choppers during protests

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he pointed a laser pointer at FBI and Wisconsin National Guard helicopters on multiple occasions as the aicraft flew over Milwaukee to monitor protests in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Jeremiah Belen faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft filed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for alleged actions that occurred between May 31 and June 7 in Milwaukee.According to an affidavit, the first incident occurred on May 31 as FBI agents flew over Milwaukee and observed a green laser targeting their aircraft from the ground in the area bordered by North Avenue, Burleigh Street, N. 10th Street and N. 14th Street in Milwaukee.It happened again late on June 3/early on June 4 from the area near 1st Street and Chambers Street in Milwaukee, and the affidavit said the agents were able to capture the origin of the laser -- a home at 3001 N. 1st Street.It happened again on the evening of June 4, the affidavit said, from the area near 76th Street and Center Street, where protests were taking place.The agents reported the laser would hit the wing of their aircraft, or worse, the windshield -- illuminating the cockpit.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he pointed a laser pointer at FBI and Wisconsin National Guard helicopters on multiple occasions as the aicraft flew over Milwaukee to monitor protests in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Jeremiah Belen faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft filed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for alleged actions that occurred between May 31 and June 7 in Milwaukee.According to an affidavit, the first incident occurred on May 31 as FBI agents flew over Milwaukee and observed a green laser targeting their aircraft from the ground in the area bordered by North Avenue, Burleigh Street, N. 10th Street and N. 14th Street in Milwaukee.It happened again late on June 3/early on June 4 from the area near 1st Street and Chambers Street in Milwaukee, and the affidavit said the agents were able to capture the origin of the laser -- a home at 3001 N. 1st Street.It happened again on the evening of June 4, the affidavit said, from the area near 76th Street and Center Street, where protests were taking place.The agents reported the laser would hit the wing of their aircraft, or worse, the windshield -- illuminating the cockpit.

Police: 4 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee

Police: 4 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, June 8 and early Tuesday morning, June 9.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, June 8 and early Tuesday morning, June 9.

'10 squad cars and a tank:' Senator, alderwoman question response to suspected drunk driving crash

'10 squad cars and a tank:' Senator, alderwoman question response to suspected drunk driving crash

MILWAUKEE -- Amid nationwide calls to defund police departments in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 -- and with funding still in tact in Milwaukee, two elected officials are questioning police response times after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Sunday night, June 7, just blocks away from a peaceful march.It happened near Oakland Avenue and Hartford Avenue, and prompted a state senator and Glendale alderwoman to ask why it took so long for police to arrive.Video from community activist Vaun Mayes, one of the Milwaukee protest leaders, shows the moments after a car crashed into a motorcycle around 11 p.m. Sunday, just as protesters made their way north on Oakland.

MILWAUKEE -- Amid nationwide calls to defund police departments in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 -- and with funding still in tact in Milwaukee, two elected officials are questioning police response times after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Sunday night, June 7, just blocks away from a peaceful march.It happened near Oakland Avenue and Hartford Avenue, and prompted a state senator and Glendale alderwoman to ask why it took so long for police to arrive.Video from community activist Vaun Mayes, one of the Milwaukee protest leaders, shows the moments after a car crashed into a motorcycle around 11 p.m. Sunday, just as protesters made their way north on Oakland.

3-alarm fire at historic Milwaukee building destroyed small businesses, local publication

3-alarm fire at historic Milwaukee building destroyed small businesses, local publication

MILWAUKEE -- Shop owners began picking up the pieces Monday, June 8 after a three-alarm fire Sunday morning destroyed a portion of a historic building in downtown Milwaukee."This is crazy to see that this is what 20 years of my career is now," said Joe Stempinski with Atelier Salon and Barbershop.

MILWAUKEE -- Shop owners began picking up the pieces Monday, June 8 after a three-alarm fire Sunday morning destroyed a portion of a historic building in downtown Milwaukee."This is crazy to see that this is what 20 years of my career is now," said Joe Stempinski with Atelier Salon and Barbershop.

'Our officers are under siege:' Assistant MPD chief answers questions about tactics amid protests

'Our officers are under siege:' Assistant MPD chief answers questions about tactics amid protests

MILWAUKEE -- From fires to shootings, and even a suspected Molotov cocktail being thrown at officers, Assistant Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Brunson said the measures taken by the Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) were needed to restore order on several occasions amid protests in Milwaukee following the death of George Floyd."Our officers are under siege in some of these situations," Brunson said. "Our officers are going to defend themselves and the public when they are in those situations."During a virtual meeting Friday, June 5, real issues were discussed during a special meeting of Milwaukee's Public Health and Safety Committee which included Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and Milwaukee Common Council members.

MILWAUKEE -- From fires to shootings, and even a suspected Molotov cocktail being thrown at officers, Assistant Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Brunson said the measures taken by the Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) were needed to restore order on several occasions amid protests in Milwaukee following the death of George Floyd."Our officers are under siege in some of these situations," Brunson said. "Our officers are going to defend themselves and the public when they are in those situations."During a virtual meeting Friday, June 5, real issues were discussed during a special meeting of Milwaukee's Public Health and Safety Committee which included Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and Milwaukee Common Council members.

During march, petition circulated to cut MPD funding by 10%, invest in black communities

During march, petition circulated to cut MPD funding by 10%, invest in black communities

MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.

MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.

Prosecutors: Man on parole admitted fleeing officers before crash that killed unborn baby boy

Prosecutors: Man on parole admitted fleeing officers before crash that killed unborn baby boy

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, June 5 against a Milwaukee man police said admitted to fleeing officers in a vehicle -- traveling at 70-90 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone before slamming into a vehicle driven by a pregnant woman on June 1 near 27th Street and Highland Street.

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, June 5 against a Milwaukee man police said admitted to fleeing officers in a vehicle -- traveling at 70-90 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone before slamming into a vehicle driven by a pregnant woman on June 1 near 27th Street and Highland Street.

'Defund the police:' 65 people, groups call for $75M in cuts to MPD's $297M budget

'Defund the police:' 65 people, groups call for $75M in cuts to MPD's $297M budget

MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd’s death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way to fix the city’s embattled police department is to take it apart.

MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd’s death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way to fix the city’s embattled police department is to take it apart.

Medical examiner called to fatal shooting near 21st and Vine

Medical examiner called to fatal shooting near 21st and Vine

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday night, June 7 near 21st Street and Vine Street.FOX6 News has reached out to Milwaukee police for details.This is a developing story.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday night, June 7 near 21st Street and Vine Street.FOX6 News has reached out to Milwaukee police for details.This is a developing story.

4 charged, 1 at large after police said shots were fired toward officers near 20th and Center

4 charged, 1 at large after police said shots were fired toward officers near 20th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, June 7 announced charges against four people in connection with a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street.Police said around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter call and heard several shots being fired in the area.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, June 7 announced charges against four people in connection with a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street.Police said around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter call and heard several shots being fired in the area.

Police: 32-year-old man fatally shot while driving near 49th and Center; 3rd homicide in 24 hours

Police: 32-year-old man fatally shot while driving near 49th and Center; 3rd homicide in 24 hours

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was shot while driving and crashed into a building near 49th Street and Center Street Saturday evening, June 6 -- Milwaukee's third homicide in 24 hours, according to the medical examiner.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victim, age 32, did not survive his injuries.The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was shot while driving and crashed into a building near 49th Street and Center Street Saturday evening, June 6 -- Milwaukee's third homicide in 24 hours, according to the medical examiner.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victim, age 32, did not survive his injuries.The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.

Recognize him? Man wanted for sexually assaulting woman near 28th and Hadley

Recognize him? Man wanted for sexually assaulting woman near 28th and Hadley

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman near 28th Street and Hadley Street.Police said it happened Saturday, June 6 shortly before 9:30 a.m. as the woman walked in the area.According to police, while armed with a handgun, the man ordered her to the ground, went through her pockets -- and then sexually assaulted her.He fled the scene on foot.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman near 28th Street and Hadley Street.Police said it happened Saturday, June 6 shortly before 9:30 a.m. as the woman walked in the area.According to police, while armed with a handgun, the man ordered her to the ground, went through her pockets -- and then sexually assaulted her.He fled the scene on foot.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

Milwaukee Police Department shares video of officers standing with protesters

Milwaukee Police Department shares video of officers standing with protesters

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department posted a video online Saturday, June 2, showing officers out in the community showing their support for protesters.Police said in a tweet:

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department posted a video online Saturday, June 2, showing officers out in the community showing their support for protesters.Police said in a tweet:

4 suspects in Milwaukee felony investigation arrested in Wisconsin Dells

4 suspects in Milwaukee felony investigation arrested in Wisconsin Dells

COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Four suspects wanted by Milwaukee police were arrested at a Wisconsin Dells motel on Saturday, June 6.In a Facebook post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said that Wisconsin Dells police received word from the Milwaukee Police Department around midnight that the suspects involved in an ongoing felony investigation could be in Wisconsin Dells.Around 9:30 a.m., police located a vehicle matching the MPD description outside a motel.

COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Four suspects wanted by Milwaukee police were arrested at a Wisconsin Dells motel on Saturday, June 6.In a Facebook post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said that Wisconsin Dells police received word from the Milwaukee Police Department around midnight that the suspects involved in an ongoing felony investigation could be in Wisconsin Dells.Around 9:30 a.m., police located a vehicle matching the MPD description outside a motel.

Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups

Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts tied to hate groups

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups that planned to encourage members to attend protests over police killings of black people — in some cases with weapons, company officials said Friday.The accounts on Facebook and Instagram were tied to the Proud Boys and the American Guard, two hate groups already banned on the platforms.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy groups that planned to encourage members to attend protests over police killings of black people — in some cases with weapons, company officials said Friday.The accounts on Facebook and Instagram were tied to the Proud Boys and the American Guard, two hate groups already banned on the platforms.