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).
'Wanted to shoot his gun:' Man who reportedly laughed after fatal shooting pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon accused in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on July 22 near Teutonia and Clarke pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 26.
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon accused in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on July 22 near Teutonia and Clarke pleaded guilty Thursday, Sept. 26.
'Where's the money at?' Prison for man convicted in fatal shooting during robbery near 12th and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a robbery near 12th and Chambers in July 2017 was sentenced to prison.Royce Bernard, 21, on July 25 was convicted by a jury on one count of felony murder, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened during a robbery near 12th and Chambers in July 2017 was sentenced to prison.Royce Bernard, 21, on July 25 was convicted by a jury on one count of felony murder, as party to a crime.
Man arrested for OWI, 2nd offense after blowing stop sign, causing crash in Racine County
VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER -- A Kenosha County man, 59, was arrested for OWI, second offense, after Racine County sheriff's officials said he failed to stop for a stop sign and caused a crash in the Village of Rochester Friday night, Sept. 27.It happened around 11:45 p.m.Deputies responded to the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway J in the Village of Rochester for the crash involving two vehicles.
VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER -- A Kenosha County man, 59, was arrested for OWI, second offense, after Racine County sheriff's officials said he failed to stop for a stop sign and caused a crash in the Village of Rochester Friday night, Sept. 27.It happened around 11:45 p.m.Deputies responded to the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway J in the Village of Rochester for the crash involving two vehicles.
'He was face down:' Family says man fatally shot on his way home in Racine; 1 in custody
RACINE -- A 54-year-old man was killed in a shooting near 10th and Walnut in Racine -- gunned down on his way home after visiting with family.
RACINE -- A 54-year-old man was killed in a shooting near 10th and Walnut in Racine -- gunned down on his way home after visiting with family.
'Kind of scary:' Man arrested after accidentally shooting 70-year-old friend while watching Packers
MILWAUKEE -- A Packers watch party ended with gunfire and an elderly man in the hospital Thursday night, Sept. 26 near Humboldt and Locust.Though many were tuned into last night's game, eyes turned to the incident that unfolded around 9:15 p.m. Some residents say they heard a shot from the 9th floor."All of a sudden, police just pulled up in here," said Crystal Wilson, who lives in the building."Paramedics and fire cars everywhere," said Ranlando Gee, who lives in the building.Evening routines and game time gatherings were cut short Thursday night after an incident inside of the Locust Court Apartments."It's kind of scary, and one of the neighbors did it," said Wilson.Police say a 58-year-old man was in one of the units watching the Packers game with his friends when he shot a 70-year-old man who was watching the game with him."I'm kind of shocked," said Gee.Authorities say the gunfire was accidental.
MILWAUKEE -- A Packers watch party ended with gunfire and an elderly man in the hospital Thursday night, Sept. 26 near Humboldt and Locust.Though many were tuned into last night's game, eyes turned to the incident that unfolded around 9:15 p.m. Some residents say they heard a shot from the 9th floor."All of a sudden, police just pulled up in here," said Crystal Wilson, who lives in the building."Paramedics and fire cars everywhere," said Ranlando Gee, who lives in the building.Evening routines and game time gatherings were cut short Thursday night after an incident inside of the Locust Court Apartments."It's kind of scary, and one of the neighbors did it," said Wilson.Police say a 58-year-old man was in one of the units watching the Packers game with his friends when he shot a 70-year-old man who was watching the game with him."I'm kind of shocked," said Gee.Authorities say the gunfire was accidental.
Milwaukee police: 46-year-old man shot, wounded near 23rd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
ICE official explains why undocumented immigrant was targeted in recent raid
MILWAUKEE -- There is more fallout now in the ICE arrest of an undocumented immigrant in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- There is more fallout now in the ICE arrest of an undocumented immigrant in Milwaukee.
20-year-old man shot, wounded near 20th and North Avenue; police seek suspects
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 20th and North Avenue Friday morning, Sept. 27.Police say a 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries around 11:45 a.m. and was taken to Aurora Sinai Medical Center.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 20th and North Avenue Friday morning, Sept. 27.Police say a 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries around 11:45 a.m. and was taken to Aurora Sinai Medical Center.Police are seeking an unknown suspect.
MPD releases body camera video that shows officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Sept. 27 released a Community Briefing tied to the officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Sept. 27 released a Community Briefing tied to the officer-involved shooting of Jamel Barnes.
Recognize him? MPD seeks help to ID suspect who burglarized Big Bills Auto
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify and locate a suspect involved in a burglary at Big Bills Auto near 58th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 26.Officials say the unknown suspect intentionally entered around 2 a.m. Thursday -- and removed items from the store shelves without the owner's consent.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 20-30 years old, 5'10" tall with a slim build.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify and locate a suspect involved in a burglary at Big Bills Auto near 58th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 26.Officials say the unknown suspect intentionally entered around 2 a.m. Thursday -- and removed items from the store shelves without the owner's consent.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 20-30 years old, 5'10" tall with a slim build.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett calls for review of ICE arrest, MPD's involvement
MILWAUKEE -- There is controversy over the Milwaukee Police Department's assistance in a recent ICE arrest.
MILWAUKEE -- There is controversy over the Milwaukee Police Department's assistance in a recent ICE arrest.
2 men charged in connection with fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks at 5th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Jasmine Banks at 5th and Center on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Milwaukee police arrest man, woman after an altercation leads to gunfire
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a 30-year-old Milwaukee man on Thursday, Sept. 26 after he allegedly shot and wounded a 31-year-old woman near 48th and Melvina.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. after the two engaged in a physical altercation.The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment -- and placed under arrest.The suspect of the shooting was also taken into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a 30-year-old Milwaukee man on Thursday, Sept. 26 after he allegedly shot and wounded a 31-year-old woman near 48th and Melvina.Officials say the shooting happened around 2:15 p.m. after the two engaged in a physical altercation.The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment -- and placed under arrest.The suspect of the shooting was also taken into custody.
Milwaukee police apprehend 1 'bahhhhh-d' suspect after a brief hoof pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- It is the part of "to serve and protect" they probably don't tell all police recruits.On Thursday, Sept. 26, Milwaukee police at District 2 were involved in a foot pursuit.
MILWAUKEE -- It is the part of "to serve and protect" they probably don't tell all police recruits.On Thursday, Sept. 26, Milwaukee police at District 2 were involved in a foot pursuit.
