MPD officer arrested for OWI, endangering safety
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was arrested for operating while intoxicated and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, Sunday, Jan. 26, the Milwaukee Police Department says.The officer, 28, had one year of experience and has since resigned.Authorities did not release any additional details about the officer, the arrest or what led up to it.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer was arrested for operating while intoxicated and endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, Sunday, Jan. 26, the Milwaukee Police Department says.The officer, 28, had one year of experience and has since resigned.Authorities did not release any additional details about the officer, the arrest or what led up to it.
'Don't take this challenge:' We Energies warns against viral social media #OutletChallenge
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in a news release warned against the new social media #Outlet Challenge.First responders across the country have issued similar warnings about the viral video challenge that a Massachusetts fire marshal referred to as "an unsafe use of electricity and fire.""It involves using the plug part of a phone charger, partially inserting it into the wall outlet, and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the exposed prongs,” said Massachusetts Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. "The result is sparks, electrical system damage, and in some cases, fire."“The other issue can be that you do damage to some electrical wiring behind the wall and a fire could be undetected and burning in the walls, endangering everyone that’s in the building,” said Plymouth, Massachusetts Fire Chief Ed Bradley.We Energies officials said Wednesday, "Safety is our number one priority at We Energies, and we are encouraging all parents to talk to their kids before it’s too late," noting that the #OutletChallenge could result in damage to the electrical system in your house, a fire, or serious injury.We Energies even posted a video to social media to demonstrate how dangerous this challenge can be -- asking that people "don't take this challenge," and that parents "talk to your kids today to make sure they don’t put internet fame over their own safety."
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in a news release warned against the new social media #Outlet Challenge.First responders across the country have issued similar warnings about the viral video challenge that a Massachusetts fire marshal referred to as "an unsafe use of electricity and fire.""It involves using the plug part of a phone charger, partially inserting it into the wall outlet, and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the exposed prongs,” said Massachusetts Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. "The result is sparks, electrical system damage, and in some cases, fire."“The other issue can be that you do damage to some electrical wiring behind the wall and a fire could be undetected and burning in the walls, endangering everyone that’s in the building,” said Plymouth, Massachusetts Fire Chief Ed Bradley.We Energies officials said Wednesday, "Safety is our number one priority at We Energies, and we are encouraging all parents to talk to their kids before it’s too late," noting that the #OutletChallenge could result in damage to the electrical system in your house, a fire, or serious injury.We Energies even posted a video to social media to demonstrate how dangerous this challenge can be -- asking that people "don't take this challenge," and that parents "talk to your kids today to make sure they don’t put internet fame over their own safety."
Milwaukee police investigate 2-vehicle wreck on Lincoln Memorial Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Lincoln Memorial Drive and Water Tower Road Wednesday morning, Jan. 29.It happened around 9 a.m.Police said one of the two vehicles rolled over as a result of the impact.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Lincoln Memorial Drive and Water Tower Road Wednesday morning, Jan. 29.It happened around 9 a.m.Police said one of the two vehicles rolled over as a result of the impact.
Milwaukee police officer arrested for 'endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon'
MILWAUKEE -- A 37-year-old Milwaukee police officer was booked into the Milwaukee County Jail on Tuesday, Jan. 28 on $500 bail.The male officer began employment with the city in 2015, according to the Department of Employee Relations.
MILWAUKEE -- A 37-year-old Milwaukee police officer was booked into the Milwaukee County Jail on Tuesday, Jan. 28 on $500 bail.The male officer began employment with the city in 2015, according to the Department of Employee Relations.
Police: 50-year-old woman pronounced dead at scene of shooting near 28th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- A 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 28th Street and Concordia Avenue Tuesday evening, Jan. 28.It happened around 7 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, which were ultimately unsuccessful.An investigation was underway to determine what led to the violence.Anyone with information was asked to contact police at 414-933-4444 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 28th Street and Concordia Avenue Tuesday evening, Jan. 28.It happened around 7 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, which were ultimately unsuccessful.An investigation was underway to determine what led to the violence.Anyone with information was asked to contact police at 414-933-4444 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS.
Apple holiday season tops projections as iPhone bounces back
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still reaping huge profits from the iPhone while mining more moneymaking opportunities from the growing popularity of its smartwatch, digital services and wireless earbuds.That combination produced a banner holiday season for a company whose fortunes appeared to be sliding just a year ago amid declining sales for the iPhone, its marquee product for the past decade.Apple’s fiscal first-quarter results, released Tuesday, provided the latest proof that the fears hanging over the consumer electronics icon might have been unfounded.Apple’s profit and revenue for the October-December period topped analysts’ projections, providing another boost to a stock that has more than doubled in less than 13 months.The shares surged more than 1% to $322.14 in extended trading after the numbers came out.
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still reaping huge profits from the iPhone while mining more moneymaking opportunities from the growing popularity of its smartwatch, digital services and wireless earbuds.That combination produced a banner holiday season for a company whose fortunes appeared to be sliding just a year ago amid declining sales for the iPhone, its marquee product for the past decade.Apple’s fiscal first-quarter results, released Tuesday, provided the latest proof that the fears hanging over the consumer electronics icon might have been unfounded.Apple’s profit and revenue for the October-December period topped analysts’ projections, providing another boost to a stock that has more than doubled in less than 13 months.The shares surged more than 1% to $322.14 in extended trading after the numbers came out.
Milwaukee police: Pursuit leads to crash under 27th Street viaduct, 3 people hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash near the Mitchell Park Domes on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28.Investigators say officers observed a stolen vehicle around 9:30 a.m. and attempted to stop the vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash near the Mitchell Park Domes on Tuesday morning, Jan. 28.Investigators say officers observed a stolen vehicle around 9:30 a.m. and attempted to stop the vehicle.
'Such a devastating loss:' MPS lobbyist killed in crash involving MCSO squad near 10th and State
MILWAUKEE -- Friends spoke out Monday, Jan. 27 in the wake of the loss of Ceasar Stinson, 47, who was killed in a crash at 10th Street and State Street on Saturday, Jan. 25 -- a man who worked as a lobbyist for Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Friends spoke out Monday, Jan. 27 in the wake of the loss of Ceasar Stinson, 47, who was killed in a crash at 10th Street and State Street on Saturday, Jan. 25 -- a man who worked as a lobbyist for Milwaukee Public Schools.
'You hit somebody, you stop:' Family 'broken up' by death of bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Monday, Jan. 27 identified a 53-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday as he rode a bicycle near 35th Street and Wright Street, and his father spoke with FOX6 News -- questioning why his son, with disabilities and amputated toes on both feet, was on a bicycle at the time.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Monday, Jan. 27 identified a 53-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run on Sunday as he rode a bicycle near 35th Street and Wright Street, and his father spoke with FOX6 News -- questioning why his son, with disabilities and amputated toes on both feet, was on a bicycle at the time.
Bomb threat emailed to FOX6 News, officials determine it was not credible
MILWAUKEE -- An all-clear was given at the Federal Courthouse and Milwaukee County Jail after someone emailed a bomb threat to FOX6 News.FOX6 News spotted law enforcement downtown around 9:30 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office quickly determined there was no credible threat.Milwaukee police say they are looking for a suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- An all-clear was given at the Federal Courthouse and Milwaukee County Jail after someone emailed a bomb threat to FOX6 News.FOX6 News spotted law enforcement downtown around 9:30 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office quickly determined there was no credible threat.Milwaukee police say they are looking for a suspect.
Milwaukee woman faces charges after shots fired incident led to 3-hour standoff at her home
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Jan. 25 against a Milwaukee woman accused of firing shots from her home on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- leading to a three-hour standoff on Long Island Drive -- near Green Bay Avenue and Silver Spring Drive.Felicia Shoates, 50, faces one count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon (discharge firearm into vehicle or building), and one count of failure to comply with officers' attempt to take person into custody.According to a criminal complaint, officers responding to a report of possible gunshots coming from the lower unit of a home in the area spoke with the residents of the upper unit, who said they had lived there since March with their 2-year-old and 1-month-old, and about a month before this incident, Shoates began "acting erratically," putting tarot cards on their vehicle, knives on the staircase, and cleaning products into air vents to "torment" the family.On Wednesday, Jan. 22, they said they were in their living room with children when they heard loud "boom" noises, and believed their neighbor was slamming doors.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Jan. 25 against a Milwaukee woman accused of firing shots from her home on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- leading to a three-hour standoff on Long Island Drive -- near Green Bay Avenue and Silver Spring Drive.Felicia Shoates, 50, faces one count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon (discharge firearm into vehicle or building), and one count of failure to comply with officers' attempt to take person into custody.According to a criminal complaint, officers responding to a report of possible gunshots coming from the lower unit of a home in the area spoke with the residents of the upper unit, who said they had lived there since March with their 2-year-old and 1-month-old, and about a month before this incident, Shoates began "acting erratically," putting tarot cards on their vehicle, knives on the staircase, and cleaning products into air vents to "torment" the family.On Wednesday, Jan. 22, they said they were in their living room with children when they heard loud "boom" noises, and believed their neighbor was slamming doors.
'Bust him:' Man charged after attempted vehicle theft leads to fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges after the attempted theft of a vehicle led to a fatal shooting near 40th Street and North Avenue Monday night, Jan. 20.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges after the attempted theft of a vehicle led to a fatal shooting near 40th Street and North Avenue Monday night, Jan. 20.
Police: 3-month-old died after being taken to MPD station unresponsive
MILWAUKEE -- A 3-month-old child died at a Milwaukee Police Department station after the child was taken there unresponsive Sunday, Jan. 26.Police said the child's death occurred near 66th Street and Bobolink Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A 3-month-old child died at a Milwaukee Police Department station after the child was taken there unresponsive Sunday, Jan. 26.Police said the child's death occurred near 66th Street and Bobolink Avenue.
MPD: 40-year-old man injured following altercation near 27th and Ohio
MILWAUKEE -- A 40-year-old Milwaukee man was injured following an argument near 27th and Ohio on the city's south side Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25.Milwaukee police say the man and a suspect got in an argument around 3:30 p.m. when the suspect cut the back of the man's ear with a box cutter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 40-year-old Milwaukee man was injured following an argument near 27th and Ohio on the city's south side Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25.Milwaukee police say the man and a suspect got in an argument around 3:30 p.m. when the suspect cut the back of the man's ear with a box cutter.
Police: Striking driver, vehicle located after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run near 35th and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man died after being hit by a car early Sunday morning, Jan. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man died after being hit by a car early Sunday morning, Jan. 26.
Driver killed in rollover crash involving MCSO squad near 10th and State
MILWAUKEE -- One person died in a rollover crash involving a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad Saturday morning, Jan. 25 near 10th Street and State Street.
MILWAUKEE -- One person died in a rollover crash involving a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office squad Saturday morning, Jan. 25 near 10th Street and State Street.
Probation plus jail for man who caused 5-week-old's overdose, cleaning syringes in 'baby water'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection to the drug overdose of his 5-week-old child was sentenced to probation plus jail time Thursday, Jan. 23.Versean Anderson, 26, pleaded guilty in November to one count of neglecting a child, consequence is great bodily harm.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection to the drug overdose of his 5-week-old child was sentenced to probation plus jail time Thursday, Jan. 23.Versean Anderson, 26, pleaded guilty in November to one count of neglecting a child, consequence is great bodily harm.
6 years in prison for driver who struck pedestrian and said 'he drives better when he's been drinking'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man with a suspended license who struck a pedestrian near 11th Street and Atkinson Avenue on Aug. 19 was sentenced to prison Thursday, Jan. 23.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man with a suspended license who struck a pedestrian near 11th Street and Atkinson Avenue on Aug. 19 was sentenced to prison Thursday, Jan. 23.
'Feel bad for the family:' 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting near 65th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting near 65th Street and Hampton Avenue late Friday, Jan. 24.It happened shortly before midnight.Officers arriving on scene found a 34-year-old Milwaukee woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting near 65th Street and Hampton Avenue late Friday, Jan. 24.It happened shortly before midnight.Officers arriving on scene found a 34-year-old Milwaukee woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.