Protesters gathered in memory of George Floyd, march across Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters rallied in memory of George Floyd in Minneapolis march from 27th and Center in Milwaukee -- and some of them walked down to the freeway at I-43 and North Avenue.FOX6 News saw police take three people into custody amid the otherwise peaceful protests as the crowd spilled onto the interstate.
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters rallied in memory of George Floyd in Minneapolis march from 27th and Center in Milwaukee -- and some of them walked down to the freeway at I-43 and North Avenue.FOX6 News saw police take three people into custody amid the otherwise peaceful protests as the crowd spilled onto the interstate.
Deputy charged in death of MPS lobbyist waives preliminary hearing, pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Joel Streicher, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy facing a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a January crash that killed a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist, waived his preliminary hearing, was bound over for trial and entered a plea of not guilty on Friday, May 29.47-year-old Ceasar Stinson was the victim of a Jan. 25 crash near 10th Street and State Street while Streicher was on duty, prosecutors said.According to the complaint filed on May 18, Streicher told investigators he "looked away from the road to look at his squad computer," and indicated it "was possible he had driven through a red light."Streicher, who indicated he had been a deputy since 1996, told investigators he "did not have a memory of seeing any of the traffic signals or entering the intersection," and his "next memory was the crash." He said he never saw the victim's vehicle.The complaint said the video showed the lights were red for 11 seconds prior to the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Joel Streicher, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy facing a charge of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a January crash that killed a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist, waived his preliminary hearing, was bound over for trial and entered a plea of not guilty on Friday, May 29.47-year-old Ceasar Stinson was the victim of a Jan. 25 crash near 10th Street and State Street while Streicher was on duty, prosecutors said.According to the complaint filed on May 18, Streicher told investigators he "looked away from the road to look at his squad computer," and indicated it "was possible he had driven through a red light."Streicher, who indicated he had been a deputy since 1996, told investigators he "did not have a memory of seeing any of the traffic signals or entering the intersection," and his "next memory was the crash." He said he never saw the victim's vehicle.The complaint said the video showed the lights were red for 11 seconds prior to the crash.
Milwaukee police: 36-year-old man shot, wounded near 76th and Mill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 36-year-old man was shot and wounded near 76th and Mill Road on Friday morning, May 29.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 a.m. -- and the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 36-year-old man was shot and wounded near 76th and Mill Road on Friday morning, May 29.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 a.m. -- and the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
Police: 68-year-old man arrested, suspect in fatal shooting on Racine Street
RACINE -- Racine police say a 68-year-old man is in custody, suspected in the fatal shooting of a man on Racine Street early on Thursday, May 28.Officials say they responded to a location on Flett Avenue around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a shooting victim.
RACINE -- Racine police say a 68-year-old man is in custody, suspected in the fatal shooting of a man on Racine Street early on Thursday, May 28.Officials say they responded to a location on Flett Avenue around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a shooting victim.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, May 28 and early Friday morning, May 29.The first shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. near 105th Street and Fairmount Avenue.The victim, a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, May 28 and early Friday morning, May 29.The first shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. near 105th Street and Fairmount Avenue.The victim, a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Family of Joel Acevedo says events in Minnesota prompted them to speak out; rally Friday
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd gasped for breath during a Memorial Day arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes.
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd gasped for breath during a Memorial Day arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes.
Milwaukee Police Department to feature long-term missing persons on social media
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced Thursday, May 28 an effort to feature long-term missing persons on social media.Starting on Friday, May 29, the department will feature a long-term missing person on its social media platforms every two weeks to inform the community that the individual is still being looked for and that their cases is not forgotten.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced Thursday, May 28 an effort to feature long-term missing persons on social media.Starting on Friday, May 29, the department will feature a long-term missing person on its social media platforms every two weeks to inform the community that the individual is still being looked for and that their cases is not forgotten.
Police: 2 arrested after pursuit ended in crash involving 2 squads near 35th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended with a crash and two arrests Wednesday night, May 27 near 35th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It began around 10:15 p.m. near 21st Street and Orchard Avenue, where officers spotted a reckless driver in a vehicle with no license plates.Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop -- but the driver fled, and the pursuit ensued, ending when the driver crashed into a pole and two squad cars.The driver, a 19-year-old man, and his 19-year-old passenger were arrested and taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended with a crash and two arrests Wednesday night, May 27 near 35th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It began around 10:15 p.m. near 21st Street and Orchard Avenue, where officers spotted a reckless driver in a vehicle with no license plates.Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop -- but the driver fled, and the pursuit ensued, ending when the driver crashed into a pole and two squad cars.The driver, a 19-year-old man, and his 19-year-old passenger were arrested and taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Milwaukee police: 23-year-old man shot, wounded near 26th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 26th and Melvina early Thursday, May 28.Police say the shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. The victim suffered serious injuries -- and walked to a hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 26th and Melvina early Thursday, May 28.Police say the shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. The victim suffered serious injuries -- and walked to a hospital for treatment.
Gino talks with the stars of 'Space Force,' which launches on Netflix May 29
MILWAUKEE -- "Space Force" launches on Netflix Friday, May 29 -- and the new comedy has a pretty notable cast.
MILWAUKEE -- "Space Force" launches on Netflix Friday, May 29 -- and the new comedy has a pretty notable cast.
Sheriff: Waterford man stole power washer, snow blower from garage 'to support a drug habit'
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man, 29, admitted to stealing a power washer and snow blower from a garage on Racine Street near Center Street "to support a drug habit."Sheriff's officials identified the man as Christopher Anstedt -- who was taken to jail on charges of burglary, recklessly endangering safety, criminal damage to property, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man, 29, admitted to stealing a power washer and snow blower from a garage on Racine Street near Center Street "to support a drug habit."Sheriff's officials identified the man as Christopher Anstedt -- who was taken to jail on charges of burglary, recklessly endangering safety, criminal damage to property, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.
Sheriff: Milwaukee man fired handgun toward woman, children at Moody Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Tuesday evening, May 26 arrested a man accused of firing a handgun in the direction of a woman and several children.It happened just before 5 p.m. at the park on Burleigh Street.Sheriff's officials said at the park, witnesses indicated after firing, the man dropped the gun and fled.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials on Tuesday evening, May 26 arrested a man accused of firing a handgun in the direction of a woman and several children.It happened just before 5 p.m. at the park on Burleigh Street.Sheriff's officials said at the park, witnesses indicated after firing, the man dropped the gun and fled.
Ban on evictions, foreclosures set to expire; landlords can serve tenants starting May 27
MILWAUKEE - A 60-day ban on evictions and foreclosures in Wisconsin is set to expire.
MILWAUKEE - A 60-day ban on evictions and foreclosures in Wisconsin is set to expire.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police seek suspect who stole car from repair shop
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stolen vehicle that was taken from an auto shop on the city's south side Saturday afternoon, May 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stolen vehicle that was taken from an auto shop on the city's south side Saturday afternoon, May 23.
Look familiar? MPD seeking suspect wanted for theft near 51st and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking public assistance identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a theft that happened May 13 near 51st and Capitol.Police say the suspect entered a business and took property from the cashier.Authorities described the suspect is described as an African-American female, 20-25 years old, 5'8" to 5'11" tall and around 130 pounds.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking public assistance identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a theft that happened May 13 near 51st and Capitol.Police say the suspect entered a business and took property from the cashier.Authorities described the suspect is described as an African-American female, 20-25 years old, 5'8" to 5'11" tall and around 130 pounds.
Police: Woman hurt when shots were fired after she was forced into vehicle near 24th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old woman was hurt while escaping from a vehicle she was forced into near 24th Street and Auer Avenue Tuesday afternoon, May 26, police said.It happened just after 2:30 p.m.Police said the victim was forced into the vehicle by armed individuals who fired shots.The woman escaped, but suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening as she got out of the moving vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old woman was hurt while escaping from a vehicle she was forced into near 24th Street and Auer Avenue Tuesday afternoon, May 26, police said.It happened just after 2:30 p.m.Police said the victim was forced into the vehicle by armed individuals who fired shots.The woman escaped, but suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening as she got out of the moving vehicle.
