Driver loses control, travels up embankment while fleeing from Milwaukee deputy
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a police pursuit ended with a driver losing control of his vehicle early Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a police pursuit ended with a driver losing control of his vehicle early Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 in Milwaukee.
Racine police ID 54-year-old man fatally shot on his way home in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police on Tuesday, Oct. 1 identified the 54-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near 10th and Walnut in Racine -- gunned down on his way home after visiting with family Friday night, Sept. 27.
RACINE -- Racine police on Tuesday, Oct. 1 identified the 54-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near 10th and Walnut in Racine -- gunned down on his way home after visiting with family Friday night, Sept. 27.
Arrested: Man wanted for 5 food truck robberies was left out of jail, now he's committed another crime
UPDATE (Tuesday, Oct. 1): Benito Herrera Tonche was arrested in Sun Prairie -- after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
UPDATE (Tuesday, Oct. 1): Benito Herrera Tonche was arrested in Sun Prairie -- after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Police: 2 men hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee; shooters sought
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee late Monday afternoon and Monday night, Sept. 30.The first happened around 4:15 p.m. near 26th Street and Wright Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in separate shootings in Milwaukee late Monday afternoon and Monday night, Sept. 30.The first happened around 4:15 p.m. near 26th Street and Wright Street.
Waukesha police ID victim of fatal fire, locate classic car missing from residence
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha police offered two important updates on Monday, Sept. 30 into their investigation of a fatal fire at a home on University Drive.First, officials released the identity of the person who died in that fire last week.
'Move or die:' Graffiti spray-painted on Milwaukee home a month after a brutal attack there
MILWAUKEE -- A Walker's Point family said they want justice after two crimes in as many months.
MILWAUKEE -- A Walker's Point family said they want justice after two crimes in as many months.
Milwaukee police: 55-year-old man shot, wounded near Meinecke and Grant
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old man was shot and wounded near Meinecke Avenue and Grant Boulevard in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Sept. 30.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened shortly before noon.
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old man was shot and wounded near Meinecke Avenue and Grant Boulevard in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Sept. 30.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened shortly before noon.
Police: 52-year-old man seriously hurt in shooting near 11th and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man was shot and wounded near 11th and Atkinson Sunday evening, Sept. 29.It happened just before 6 p.m.The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.Police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man was shot and wounded near 11th and Atkinson Sunday evening, Sept. 29.It happened just before 6 p.m.The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.Police were seeking the shooter.
Police: 1 killed, 1 hurt in exchange of gunfire during home invasion near 60th and Silver Spring
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed, and a second person was injured in a home invasion shooting near 60th Street and Silver Spring Drive Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29.According to police, around 2:30 p.m., an 18-year-old man identified by police as Sean Pierce, entered a home to conduct a home invasion, and there was an exchange of gunfire with an 18-year-old man in the home.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed, and a second person was injured in a home invasion shooting near 60th Street and Silver Spring Drive Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29.According to police, around 2:30 p.m., an 18-year-old man identified by police as Sean Pierce, entered a home to conduct a home invasion, and there was an exchange of gunfire with an 18-year-old man in the home.
MCSO: Uber passenger arrested after driver reported assault on I-94
MILWAUKEE -- An Uber passenger was arrested after his driver reported an assault early Sunday, Sept. 29 on I-94 westbound near 35th Street.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, around 1:15 a.m., a deputy stopped to check on a vehicle he believed was disabled, and found the Uber driver, who said he was assaulted by his passenger, who ran from the vehicle.The driver said the passenger became upset because he didn't agree with the route the driver was taking.A verbal argument escalated into a physical one, during which MCSO officials said the Uber passenger punched the driver in the face and grabbed and jerked the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to travel across other lanes of traffic.The passenger was taken into custody on charges of recklessly endangering safety, battery, and disorderly conduct.Uber officials issued this statement Monday:
MILWAUKEE -- An Uber passenger was arrested after his driver reported an assault early Sunday, Sept. 29 on I-94 westbound near 35th Street.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, around 1:15 a.m., a deputy stopped to check on a vehicle he believed was disabled, and found the Uber driver, who said he was assaulted by his passenger, who ran from the vehicle.The driver said the passenger became upset because he didn't agree with the route the driver was taking.A verbal argument escalated into a physical one, during which MCSO officials said the Uber passenger punched the driver in the face and grabbed and jerked the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to travel across other lanes of traffic.The passenger was taken into custody on charges of recklessly endangering safety, battery, and disorderly conduct.Uber officials issued this statement Monday:
'I told my kids to get down:' 1 killed, 1 hurt in home invasion shooting near 60th and Silver Spring
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was dispatched to the area near 60th Street and Silver Spring Drive for a fatal shooting Sunday, Sept. 29 -- the second of the day.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was dispatched to the area near 60th Street and Silver Spring Drive for a fatal shooting Sunday, Sept. 29 -- the second of the day.
Shooting outside Oasis Nightclub leaves 26-year-old man injured
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was injured in a shooting outside Oasis Nightclub near 31st and Villard early Sunday, Sept. 29.According to police, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. The victim suffered injuries to his upper right back that were not life-threatening.The victim was seen firing multiple shots on the north side of W.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was injured in a shooting outside Oasis Nightclub near 31st and Villard early Sunday, Sept. 29.According to police, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. The victim suffered injuries to his upper right back that were not life-threatening.The victim was seen firing multiple shots on the north side of W.
4 women shot while at house party near 29th and Cherry
MILWAUKEE -- Four women were being treated for injuries following a house party shooting near 29th and Cherry early Sunday, Sept. 29.According to police, the victims were 18, 19, 19 and 23 years of age.
MILWAUKEE -- Four women were being treated for injuries following a house party shooting near 29th and Cherry early Sunday, Sept. 29.According to police, the victims were 18, 19, 19 and 23 years of age.
Sheriff: Man arrested after climbing onto Hoan Bridge maintenance ladder, hiding under bridge deck
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28 after Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said he climbed onto a maintenance ladder on the Hoan Bridge, and hid under the bridge deck.MCSO officials said around 3 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on the southbound side of the Hoan Bridge on I-794.When deputies arrived, the man began walking away -- running across all lanes of traffic.He then jumped the median barrier wall to the northbound side, and while running northbound, he climbed over the ledge onto the maintenance ladder, using the ladder to climb down and hide under the bridge deck.Deputies "successfully communicated with him," MCSO officials said, and he climbed back up the ladder and was taken into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28 after Milwaukee County sheriff's officials said he climbed onto a maintenance ladder on the Hoan Bridge, and hid under the bridge deck.MCSO officials said around 3 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on the southbound side of the Hoan Bridge on I-794.When deputies arrived, the man began walking away -- running across all lanes of traffic.He then jumped the median barrier wall to the northbound side, and while running northbound, he climbed over the ledge onto the maintenance ladder, using the ladder to climb down and hide under the bridge deck.Deputies "successfully communicated with him," MCSO officials said, and he climbed back up the ladder and was taken into custody.
Sheriff: Shotgun found in vehicle of man arrested for OWI, 4th offense
MILWAUKEE -- A shotgun was found in the vehicle of a man arrested for OWI, fourth offense early Saturday, Sept. 28, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.According to MCSO, around 8 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle on the eastbound Watertown Plank Road off-ramp to I-41/45 northbound.The driver, later identified as Robert Hildebrandt, displayed "all the classic signs of impairment," MCSO officials said.
MILWAUKEE -- A shotgun was found in the vehicle of a man arrested for OWI, fourth offense early Saturday, Sept. 28, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.According to MCSO, around 8 a.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle on the eastbound Watertown Plank Road off-ramp to I-41/45 northbound.The driver, later identified as Robert Hildebrandt, displayed "all the classic signs of impairment," MCSO officials said.
Police: 23-year-old man shot, wounded while sitting in vehicle near Richards and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old man was shot and wounded near Richards Street and Concordia Avenue Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28.It happened around 1:30 p.m.Police said the victim was shot while sitting in a vehicle.He was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting was ongoing, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old man was shot and wounded near Richards Street and Concordia Avenue Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28.It happened around 1:30 p.m.Police said the victim was shot while sitting in a vehicle.He was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting was ongoing, and police were seeking the shooter.
Milwaukee woman pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of ex-girlfriend 'to defend herself'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-girlfriend on June 2 near 26th Street and National Avenue reached a plea deal in the case against her Thursday, Sept. 26.Tawana Eddmonds, 37, entered the plea to one count of first degree reckless homicide for the stabbing death of Cassandra Steward.A criminal complaint said Eddmonds walked into the police station and admitted to stabbing Steward in Steward's apartment building.Prosecutors said Eddmonds indicated she had been at Steward's apartment with a group -- smoking crack cocaine.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-girlfriend on June 2 near 26th Street and National Avenue reached a plea deal in the case against her Thursday, Sept. 26.Tawana Eddmonds, 37, entered the plea to one count of first degree reckless homicide for the stabbing death of Cassandra Steward.A criminal complaint said Eddmonds walked into the police station and admitted to stabbing Steward in Steward's apartment building.Prosecutors said Eddmonds indicated she had been at Steward's apartment with a group -- smoking crack cocaine.
'Mommy had given him medicine:' Mother pleads guilty after 5-year-old tested positive for methadone
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged with child neglect after prosecutors said her 5-year-old son ended up at Children's Hospital with methadone in his system reached a plea deal Thursday, Sept. 26.Leta Cha, 27, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of neglecting a child (consequence is bodily harm).
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother charged with child neglect after prosecutors said her 5-year-old son ended up at Children's Hospital with methadone in his system reached a plea deal Thursday, Sept. 26.Leta Cha, 27, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of neglecting a child (consequence is bodily harm).