Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate Milwaukee incidents on Christmas Eve
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24.The first happened shortly before 8 p.m. near 27th Street and Auer Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24.The first happened shortly before 8 p.m. near 27th Street and Auer Avenue.
Police: 2 shot, wounded near 18th and Juneau, 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and wounded on Christmas Eve near 18th Street and Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee.It happened Tuesday, Dec. 24 shortly before 3 p.m.Police said a 36-year-old man suffered serious injuries, and a 27-year-old woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.They were taken to the hospital for treatment.Two people, a 33-year-old Milwaukee man and a 33-year-old Milwaukee woman were arrested in connection with this shooting.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and wounded on Christmas Eve near 18th Street and Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee.It happened Tuesday, Dec. 24 shortly before 3 p.m.Police said a 36-year-old man suffered serious injuries, and a 27-year-old woman suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.They were taken to the hospital for treatment.Two people, a 33-year-old Milwaukee man and a 33-year-old Milwaukee woman were arrested in connection with this shooting.PHOTO GALLERY
Trash fire spreads to 2-car garage on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side early on Wednesday, Dec. 25.The first broke out shortly after 3:30 a.m. in an alley near 15th and Hayes.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side early on Wednesday, Dec. 25.The first broke out shortly after 3:30 a.m. in an alley near 15th and Hayes.
'Missed the driveway:' Burlington man arrested for OWI, 5th offense after van went into ditch
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington man, 64, was arrested for his fifth OWI offense on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 after sheriff's officials said his cargo van ended up in a ditch.Deputies responded to the area near Fischer Drive and Pinewood Drive just after 2 p.m. after a concerned citizen reported the van in the ditch, and indicated the driver may have been intoxicated.Sheriff's officials identified the man as Patrick Shroat in a news release Tuesday night, and said he indicated he was trying to move his vehicle from the road into his driveway, and he "missed the driveway." While speaking with him, sheriff's officials said deputies noted "numerous indicators of impairment."Field sobriety tests were administered and Shroat was arrested for OWI, fifth offense.
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington man, 64, was arrested for his fifth OWI offense on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 after sheriff's officials said his cargo van ended up in a ditch.Deputies responded to the area near Fischer Drive and Pinewood Drive just after 2 p.m. after a concerned citizen reported the van in the ditch, and indicated the driver may have been intoxicated.Sheriff's officials identified the man as Patrick Shroat in a news release Tuesday night, and said he indicated he was trying to move his vehicle from the road into his driveway, and he "missed the driveway." While speaking with him, sheriff's officials said deputies noted "numerous indicators of impairment."Field sobriety tests were administered and Shroat was arrested for OWI, fifth offense.
Police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed in hit-and-run near Dover and Howell
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Howell Avenue and Dover Street in Milwaukee Tuesday night, Dec. 24 -- and police said the driver did not stay on scene.The medical examiner confirmed the victim passed away as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Howell Avenue and Dover Street in Milwaukee Tuesday night, Dec. 24 -- and police said the driver did not stay on scene.The medical examiner confirmed the victim passed away as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.
'The worst night ever:' Christmas Eve vigil held for man fatally shot on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on Christmas Eve in honor of Antwon Gibson, 34, shot and killed near Brady Street and Farwell Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 21.As of Tuesday, Dec. 24, police had not released any details regarding what led up to the incident that claimed Gibson's life."Y'all could be home with your family," said a loved one. "It's Christmas Eve, and we are out here for 'Twon."As families and friends gathered on Christmas Eve, family and friends of Gibson did the same, but for a different reason.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on Christmas Eve in honor of Antwon Gibson, 34, shot and killed near Brady Street and Farwell Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 21.As of Tuesday, Dec. 24, police had not released any details regarding what led up to the incident that claimed Gibson's life."Y'all could be home with your family," said a loved one. "It's Christmas Eve, and we are out here for 'Twon."As families and friends gathered on Christmas Eve, family and friends of Gibson did the same, but for a different reason.
'Piggly Wiggly drive-thru:' 65-year-old man cited for OWI after crashing into Racine grocery store
RACINE -- A driver was cited for OWI after crashing into a Racine Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Monday night, Dec. 23.The crash happened at the store near Durand Avenue and Lathrop Avenue.The store was open at the time of the crash -- filled with last-minute Christmas shoppers.
RACINE -- A driver was cited for OWI after crashing into a Racine Piggly Wiggly grocery store on Monday night, Dec. 23.The crash happened at the store near Durand Avenue and Lathrop Avenue.The store was open at the time of the crash -- filled with last-minute Christmas shoppers.
Sheriff: Racine man arrested for felony stalking of deputy 6 days after release from jail
RACINE -- A Racine man was arrested for felony stalking of a deputy six days after he was released from the Racine County Jail.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office identified the man in a news release as Ameer Johnson, 23.
RACINE -- A Racine man was arrested for felony stalking of a deputy six days after he was released from the Racine County Jail.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office identified the man in a news release as Ameer Johnson, 23.
Police: Driver arrested after pursuit ended in crash near Teutonia and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash near Teutonia Avenue and Villard Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 24.Police said it started when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with a felony in the area of I-43 and Burleigh Street.The driver refused to pull over -- leading officers on a pursuit.Police said the driver eventually stopped and fled on foot, but was arrested by police.PHOTO GALLERYAn investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested after a pursuit that ended in a crash near Teutonia Avenue and Villard Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 24.Police said it started when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with a felony in the area of I-43 and Burleigh Street.The driver refused to pull over -- leading officers on a pursuit.Police said the driver eventually stopped and fled on foot, but was arrested by police.PHOTO GALLERYAn investigation was ongoing.
Sheriff: Milwaukee man admitted to taking Xanax, smoking marijuana before Racine County crash
UNION GROVE -- A Milwaukee man was arrested for drugged driving after Racine County sheriff's officials said he crashed his vehicle into a ditch on Durand Avenue just off of I-41/94 in Union Grove Tuesday morning, Dec. 24.It happened around 6:30 a.m.Sheriff's officials said the man drove off the highway as he traveled east on Durand Avenue, and into the ditch, where the vehicle struck a We Energies utility pole, causing minor damage.
UNION GROVE -- A Milwaukee man was arrested for drugged driving after Racine County sheriff's officials said he crashed his vehicle into a ditch on Durand Avenue just off of I-41/94 in Union Grove Tuesday morning, Dec. 24.It happened around 6:30 a.m.Sheriff's officials said the man drove off the highway as he traveled east on Durand Avenue, and into the ditch, where the vehicle struck a We Energies utility pole, causing minor damage.
MPD seeking suspects for armed robbery near 40th and Kaul
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects wanted for an armed robbery that took place near 40th and Kaul.Authorities say the three suspects approached the victim around 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying three suspects wanted for an armed robbery that took place near 40th and Kaul.Authorities say the three suspects approached the victim around 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23.
Boy delivers toys to Ronald McDonald House Charities with help from Racine County Sheriff's Office
WAUWATOSA -- Law enforcement helped a local boy deliver boxes of toys to kids who could use a little holiday cheer.The Racine County Sheriff's Office helped Cody Struble with a special delivery to Children's Wisconsin on Monday, Dec. 23.With assistance from four deputies, a specialized Racine County Sheriff's Department car was filled with over a dozen moving boxes stuffed with toys.
WAUWATOSA -- Law enforcement helped a local boy deliver boxes of toys to kids who could use a little holiday cheer.The Racine County Sheriff's Office helped Cody Struble with a special delivery to Children's Wisconsin on Monday, Dec. 23.With assistance from four deputies, a specialized Racine County Sheriff's Department car was filled with over a dozen moving boxes stuffed with toys.
29-year-old man shot near 12th and Lincoln, police say
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old man was shot near 12th and Lincoln on Monday, police say.Authorities say his injuries are non-life threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old man was shot near 12th and Lincoln on Monday, police say.Authorities say his injuries are non-life threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MPD: 31-year-old man shot near Capitol and Port Washington
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot near Capitol Drive and Port Washington Road on Monday night.Authorities say the incident happened around 10:25 p.m. on Dec. 23.
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot near Capitol Drive and Port Washington Road on Monday night.Authorities say the incident happened around 10:25 p.m. on Dec. 23.
Police pursuit ends in crash near Appleton and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- An early-morning police pursuit ended in a crash near Appleton and Hampton on Christmas eve, police say -- two suspects are in custody.Authorities say the pursuit started near 22nd and Pierce on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- An early-morning police pursuit ended in a crash near Appleton and Hampton on Christmas eve, police say -- two suspects are in custody.Authorities say the pursuit started near 22nd and Pierce on the city's south side.
Prosecutors: Man 'upset at the amount he would have to pay' tried driving vehicle out of tow lot
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Sunday, Dec. 22 against a Milwaukee man prosecutors said tried to steal his vehicle from Always Towing after indicating he didn't have enough to pay to have the vehicle released to him.Ladarius Davis-Hughes, 19, faces one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of criminal damage to property (reduced in value by more than $2,500).According to a criminal complaint, police were called out to Always Towing on Wells Street near 37th Street on the morning of Dec. 18, where they met an employee at the gate, who was standing in the area near the driver's side door of a vehicle prosecutors said was being driven by Davis-Hughes.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Sunday, Dec. 22 against a Milwaukee man prosecutors said tried to steal his vehicle from Always Towing after indicating he didn't have enough to pay to have the vehicle released to him.Ladarius Davis-Hughes, 19, faces one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of criminal damage to property (reduced in value by more than $2,500).According to a criminal complaint, police were called out to Always Towing on Wells Street near 37th Street on the morning of Dec. 18, where they met an employee at the gate, who was standing in the area near the driver's side door of a vehicle prosecutors said was being driven by Davis-Hughes.
Police: 24-year-old man shot, wounded near 35th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 35th Street and Clarke Street Monday afternoon, Dec. 23.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the man's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 35th Street and Clarke Street Monday afternoon, Dec. 23.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the man's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
