Police: Suspect arrested in death of MPD dispatcher, killed in reckless driving crash
MILWAUKEE -- Denzil Crosby, the man wanted in connection with the death of Milwaukee Police Emergency Communications Operator Deborah Harris, was arrested Tuesday, March 24, the department announced.Crosby was arrested in Texas by the U.S. Marshals Service.Harris was killed in a crash on Monday, March 16.It began around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver, believed to have been Crosby, who disregarded a red light.
MILWAUKEE -- Denzil Crosby, the man wanted in connection with the death of Milwaukee Police Emergency Communications Operator Deborah Harris, was arrested Tuesday, March 24, the department announced.Crosby was arrested in Texas by the U.S. Marshals Service.Harris was killed in a crash on Monday, March 16.It began around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver, believed to have been Crosby, who disregarded a red light.
Milwaukee police called to oversee food distribution near 31st and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to help with a mobile food pantry Wednesday, March 25.The Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center hosted the food distribution near 31st Street and Teutonia Avenue.Police said they were called to oversee the distribution.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to help with a mobile food pantry Wednesday, March 25.The Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center hosted the food distribution near 31st Street and Teutonia Avenue.Police said they were called to oversee the distribution.
'We are depending on you!' FedEx worker shares thoughtful care package left for delivery drivers
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A FedEx delivery worker posted a photo on Instagram of a care package left for couriers on a front porch in Glendale, Arizona.The box, which was made out to UPS, FedEx, USPS and Amazon delivery drivers, contained toilet paper, water bottles, Gatorade and cans of soup.
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A FedEx delivery worker posted a photo on Instagram of a care package left for couriers on a front porch in Glendale, Arizona.The box, which was made out to UPS, FedEx, USPS and Amazon delivery drivers, contained toilet paper, water bottles, Gatorade and cans of soup.
Starbucks giving free coffee to first responders during coronavirus pandemic
(WJW) — Starbucks is giving back during the coronavirus crisis.On Wednesday, the company announced it’s giving free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19 until May 3.Any customer who identifies as a first responder or front-line worker supporting the healthcare system will receive a tall brewed coffee — hot or iced — at no charge.
(WJW) — Starbucks is giving back during the coronavirus crisis.On Wednesday, the company announced it’s giving free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19 until May 3.Any customer who identifies as a first responder or front-line worker supporting the healthcare system will receive a tall brewed coffee — hot or iced — at no charge.
Look familiar? MPD seeking armed robbery, home invasion suspects
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have asked for public assistance identifying and locating three suspects wanted for an armed robbery/home invasion that happened Friday, March 20 near Locust and Buffum.Police say the suspects forced entry to a home, two of them armed with handguns, and took several items around 11:20 p.m. that Friday.The first suspect is described as a white male, 18-22 years old, 5'9" to 5'10" tall with a thin build and a beard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have asked for public assistance identifying and locating three suspects wanted for an armed robbery/home invasion that happened Friday, March 20 near Locust and Buffum.Police say the suspects forced entry to a home, two of them armed with handguns, and took several items around 11:20 p.m. that Friday.The first suspect is described as a white male, 18-22 years old, 5'9" to 5'10" tall with a thin build and a beard.
Homicide investigation: Man found dead inside vehicle on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Milwaukee's south side Monday night, March 23.According to police, officers responded to the area of 13th and Howard around 6 p.m. for a welfare check.Upon arrival, they found a 36-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound.MPD says the homicide division is currently investigating the incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Milwaukee's south side Monday night, March 23.According to police, officers responded to the area of 13th and Howard around 6 p.m. for a welfare check.Upon arrival, they found a 36-year-old man dead from a gunshot wound.MPD says the homicide division is currently investigating the incident.
Best shows and movies coming to Netflix in April 2020
MILWAUKEE -- As the coronavirus continues to keep people inside their homes, now may be the perfect time to freshen up your Netflix watch list with some of the titles the streaming giant is adding for April, 2020.Some of the highlights include the hit series “Community,” comedian Ricky Gervais’ “After Life: Season 2,” and “Fauda.” Movie standouts include “Taxi Driver,” “Mud,” “Road to Perdition,” “The Death of Stalin,” “The Social Network,” “The Matrix,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”Here’s everything coming and going in April:Avail. 4/1/20
MILWAUKEE -- As the coronavirus continues to keep people inside their homes, now may be the perfect time to freshen up your Netflix watch list with some of the titles the streaming giant is adding for April, 2020.Some of the highlights include the hit series “Community,” comedian Ricky Gervais’ “After Life: Season 2,” and “Fauda.” Movie standouts include “Taxi Driver,” “Mud,” “Road to Perdition,” “The Death of Stalin,” “The Social Network,” “The Matrix,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”Here’s everything coming and going in April:Avail. 4/1/20
MPD: 20-year-old Milwaukee man shot, wounded near 74th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded in an incident near 74th and Capitol on Monday, March 23.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened right around noon.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded in an incident near 74th and Capitol on Monday, March 23.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened right around noon.
Police investigating non-fatal shooting near 27th & Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened on Saturday, March 21 near North 27th Street and West Melvina Street just before 5 a.m.A 46-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened on Saturday, March 21 near North 27th Street and West Melvina Street just before 5 a.m.A 46-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS
Milwaukee's police chief urges businesses to donate personal protection equipment
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is making a plea to local businesses to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) because of the coronavirus pandemic."Many of you have concerns regarding contracting this virus.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is making a plea to local businesses to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) because of the coronavirus pandemic."Many of you have concerns regarding contracting this virus.
Help requested in search for 16-year-old Milwaukee girl, missing since March 12
MILWAUKEE -- Help is being requested in the search for 16-year-old Ashlee Ramirez of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Help is being requested in the search for 16-year-old Ashlee Ramirez of Milwaukee.
H-D suspends US production due to COVID-19; Menomonee Falls employee positive
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson officials on Wednesday, March 18 announced the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson officials on Wednesday, March 18 announced the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.
Police: 18-year-old shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to a shooting near 57th and Nash around 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.Authorities say an 18-year-old man was wounded in the shooting and taken to the hospital; he is expected to survive.Anyone with information is asked to call the MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to a shooting near 57th and Nash around 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.Authorities say an 18-year-old man was wounded in the shooting and taken to the hospital; he is expected to survive.Anyone with information is asked to call the MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Milwaukee police: 33-year-old man shot, wounded near 30th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 30th and Center Streets on Wednesday afternoon, March 18.Police say the shooting happened shortly after 1 p.m..
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 30th and Center Streets on Wednesday afternoon, March 18.Police say the shooting happened shortly after 1 p.m..
Police: Man sought in death of MPD dispatcher, killed in reckless driving crash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, March 18 asked for assistance locating Denzil Crosby -- wanted in connection with the death of Deborah Harris, a Milwaukee Police Department dispatcher killed in a crash on Monday, March 16.It began around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver, believed to have been Crosby, who disregarded a red light.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, March 18 asked for assistance locating Denzil Crosby -- wanted in connection with the death of Deborah Harris, a Milwaukee Police Department dispatcher killed in a crash on Monday, March 16.It began around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver, believed to have been Crosby, who disregarded a red light.
National Police Week, where Officer Rittner was to be honored, canceled due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The public events set to be part of National Police Week 2020, where fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner was to be honored in the nation's capital, were canceled Wednesday, March 18 as a result of the coronavirus.Officials with the group Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) made the announcement on social media -- citing government and health restrictions in place in the D.C. and Virginia area.C.O.P.S. officials shared the following statement on social media, along with a few ideas for survivors to consider:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The public events set to be part of National Police Week 2020, where fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner was to be honored in the nation's capital, were canceled Wednesday, March 18 as a result of the coronavirus.Officials with the group Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) made the announcement on social media -- citing government and health restrictions in place in the D.C. and Virginia area.C.O.P.S. officials shared the following statement on social media, along with a few ideas for survivors to consider:
Racine police arrest attempted homicide suspect, shooting victim expected to survive
RACINE -- Racine police have arrested a suspect wanted for a March 17 attempted homicide.Police were called to a home near Athens and Oakdale Avenues around 4:15 p.m. on March 17.
RACINE -- Racine police have arrested a suspect wanted for a March 17 attempted homicide.Police were called to a home near Athens and Oakdale Avenues around 4:15 p.m. on March 17.
Facebook ‘bug’ sends some users notification that legitimate news content they shared is spam
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday night, March 17, the Facebook VP of Integrity took to Twitter, where hundreds of media outlets were sharing frustrations that their legitimate news content was being flagged as spam by the social media platform.Guy Rosen, Facebook’s VP of Integrity, tweeted that the issue is a bug with their anti-spam system, and that the issue should be resolved soon and all posts would be restored.
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday night, March 17, the Facebook VP of Integrity took to Twitter, where hundreds of media outlets were sharing frustrations that their legitimate news content was being flagged as spam by the social media platform.Guy Rosen, Facebook’s VP of Integrity, tweeted that the issue is a bug with their anti-spam system, and that the issue should be resolved soon and all posts would be restored.
‘Netflix Party’ lets you remotely binge-watch with friends
MILWAUKEE -- With movie theaters closing and people keeping their social distance, Netflix Party may be the best way to hang out with your friends (sort of) while binge-watching together.Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows people to automatically sync their programs remotely and even chat while watching.According to the web store description, “Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone.
MILWAUKEE -- With movie theaters closing and people keeping their social distance, Netflix Party may be the best way to hang out with your friends (sort of) while binge-watching together.Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows people to automatically sync their programs remotely and even chat while watching.According to the web store description, “Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone.