Protesters from Voces de la Frontera let their voices be heard outside FPC meeting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) meeting on Thursday evening, Oct. 3 was met by protesters from Voces de la Frontera.The group is taking aim at the Milwaukee Police Department's standard operating procedures in regards to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Voces wants the FPC to call a special meeting and consider recommendations related to MPD's police for assisting ICE.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) meeting on Thursday evening, Oct. 3 was met by protesters from Voces de la Frontera.The group is taking aim at the Milwaukee Police Department's standard operating procedures in regards to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Voces wants the FPC to call a special meeting and consider recommendations related to MPD's police for assisting ICE.
US authorities seek access to Facebook encrypted messaging
NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by ordinary users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement.Facebook’s WhatsApp already uses so-called end-to-end encryption, which locks up messages so that even Facebook can’t read their contents.
NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by ordinary users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement.Facebook’s WhatsApp already uses so-called end-to-end encryption, which locks up messages so that even Facebook can’t read their contents.
Dashcam video shows slow-speed pursuit through Kenosha, Racine counties
KENOSHA -- New dash camera video shows just how slowly a suspect was driving in a chase with deputies through Kenosha and Racine counties.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says the suspect, David Seal, refused to pull over during a traffic stop at 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- New dash camera video shows just how slowly a suspect was driving in a chase with deputies through Kenosha and Racine counties.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says the suspect, David Seal, refused to pull over during a traffic stop at 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.
Milwaukee awarded $317K Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to combat firearm violence
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
Police: Driver crashes into tree near Appleton and Nash in Milwaukee, vehicle catches fire
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; was self-inflicted
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
Ahead of sentencing, defense requests parole at 60 for Jordan Fricke after Officer Rittner's death
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to burning 2-year-old with lighter because he was 'mad' at boy's mom
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
Police: 2 men shot, killed while sitting in vehicle; may be drug-related
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
Prosecutors: Men who confessed to 3 armed robberies arrested within 30 minutes of 1st crime
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.
Driver dies after car leaves road at high rate of speed, becomes wedged between stump and tree
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
Probation plus jail time for 17-year-old who led pursuit after driving into crowd of protesters
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy from Milwaukee, accused of leading police on a pursuit after driving into a crowd of protesters in an incident captured by FOX6's cameras on Aug. 3 was sentenced to two years' probation plus jail time Tuesday, Oct. 1.Dayvon Chambers on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of flee or elude an officer for the incident that happened near 12th and Center.He was then sentenced to serve one year and six months in prison, which was stayed, and two years' extended supervision, which was also stayed.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy from Milwaukee, accused of leading police on a pursuit after driving into a crowd of protesters in an incident captured by FOX6's cameras on Aug. 3 was sentenced to two years' probation plus jail time Tuesday, Oct. 1.Dayvon Chambers on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of flee or elude an officer for the incident that happened near 12th and Center.He was then sentenced to serve one year and six months in prison, which was stayed, and two years' extended supervision, which was also stayed.
'Sudden and violent brawl:' Father, 2 sons charged in attack at Zebb's 'over a dispute about a girl'
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Sept. 27 against a father and his two sons in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb's Family Restaurant on Milwaukee's south side on Sunday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Sept. 27 against a father and his two sons in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb's Family Restaurant on Milwaukee's south side on Sunday, Sept. 22.
'Feeling very sad:' Young man killed, woman hurt in double shooting near 38th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- A double shooting left an 18-year-old man dead and a 34-year-old woman hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A double shooting left an 18-year-old man dead and a 34-year-old woman hurt.
'I support the chief:' Mayor Barrett speaks out ahead of FPC announcement on Chief Morales
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett emphatically supported Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Oct. 1, a day after Morales said he expects news by week's end regarding whether he'll remain MPD's chief during a WTMJ Radio panel."There has been a conversation between the Mayor and I," Chief Morales said on WTMJ Radio Monday morning. "I'd like to stay.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett emphatically supported Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales Tuesday, Oct. 1, a day after Morales said he expects news by week's end regarding whether he'll remain MPD's chief during a WTMJ Radio panel."There has been a conversation between the Mayor and I," Chief Morales said on WTMJ Radio Monday morning. "I'd like to stay.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 42nd and Glendale in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 on the city's northwest side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 on the city's northwest side.
Homicide charge filed against man prosecutors say fired shot that killed Jasmine Banks
MILWAUKEE -- A third man was charged in connection with a shooting that killed Jasmine Banks, 23, who was shot in the head as she drove near 5th and Center on Sept. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- A third man was charged in connection with a shooting that killed Jasmine Banks, 23, who was shot in the head as she drove near 5th and Center on Sept. 19.
Police: Milwaukee man arrested on warrants after barricading himself in vehicle in Glendale
GLENDALE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested on several felony warrants after barricading himself inside a vehicle near Good Hope Road and Port Washington Road Tuesday morning, Oct. 1.It began around 11:15 a.m., when Glendale officers spotted the man in the area.When officers tried making contact with him, police said he barricaded himself in the vehicle.
GLENDALE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested on several felony warrants after barricading himself inside a vehicle near Good Hope Road and Port Washington Road Tuesday morning, Oct. 1.It began around 11:15 a.m., when Glendale officers spotted the man in the area.When officers tried making contact with him, police said he barricaded himself in the vehicle.