Racine police: Female victim shot, wounded on Bate Street near West Boulevard
RACINE -- A female victim was shot and wounded on Bate Street near West Boulevard in Racine Sunday night, Aug. 18.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the investigation was ongoing, and asked that people stay out of the area.
RACINE -- A female victim was shot and wounded on Bate Street near West Boulevard in Racine Sunday night, Aug. 18.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the investigation was ongoing, and asked that people stay out of the area.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, August 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, August 18.
MPD detective ordered to pay fine after punching, stomping on live-in girlfriend
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police detective accused of grabbing, punching, and stomping on his girlfriend was ordered to pay a fine after he was sentenced to time served on Friday, Aug. 16.Jason Rodriguez, 40, of Greenfield, on Friday pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.He was then sentenced to serve three days in the House of Correction, with credit for three days' time served.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police detective accused of grabbing, punching, and stomping on his girlfriend was ordered to pay a fine after he was sentenced to time served on Friday, Aug. 16.Jason Rodriguez, 40, of Greenfield, on Friday pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.He was then sentenced to serve three days in the House of Correction, with credit for three days' time served.
Man charged in beating death of homeless man on church steps found incompetent to proceed
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in connection with the beating death of a homeless man near 19th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee was committed to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services after the court ruled him incompetent to proceed in the case against him.Dominic Long, facing one count of first degree intentional homicide, and one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, was in court Thursday, Aug. 15 for a competency hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in connection with the beating death of a homeless man near 19th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee was committed to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services after the court ruled him incompetent to proceed in the case against him.Dominic Long, facing one count of first degree intentional homicide, and one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, was in court Thursday, Aug. 15 for a competency hearing.
Sheriff: 6 vehicles involved in crash that closed lane on I-94 near Puetz in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Five vehicles and a semi were involved in a crash that prompted a lane closure on I-94 northbound near Puetz Road in Oak Creek Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17.It happened around 1 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.One lane of the freeway was closed after the crash, while two other lanes remained open.The freeway reopened by about 2:15 p.m.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
OAK CREEK -- Five vehicles and a semi were involved in a crash that prompted a lane closure on I-94 northbound near Puetz Road in Oak Creek Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17.It happened around 1 p.m.One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance, officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.One lane of the freeway was closed after the crash, while two other lanes remained open.The freeway reopened by about 2:15 p.m.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
'It's ridiculous:' 12-year-old girl shot while sitting on her bed near 38th and Roosevelt
MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old girl was shot in her bedroom near 38th and Roosevelt early Sunday morning, Aug. 18.It happened just after midnight.
MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old girl was shot in her bedroom near 38th and Roosevelt early Sunday morning, Aug. 18.It happened just after midnight.
Police: Man injured in shooting during gambling game near 25th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was being treated for injuries after a shooting near 25th and Auer Saturday night, Aug. 17.According to police, the victim was shot in the leg around 11:15 p.m. during a gambling game.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was being treated for injuries after a shooting near 25th and Auer Saturday night, Aug. 17.According to police, the victim was shot in the leg around 11:15 p.m. during a gambling game.
Man injured after shooting outside nightclub near Fond du Lac and Ridge
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a shooting near Fond du Lac and Ridge early Sunday morning, Aug. 18.According to police, the shooting happened outside of a nightclub around 2:15 a.m.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.The investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a shooting near Fond du Lac and Ridge early Sunday morning, Aug. 18.According to police, the shooting happened outside of a nightclub around 2:15 a.m.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.The investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking the shooter.
Drug bust: 28-year-old man found with a plethora of drugs, paraphernalia in Burlington
BURLINGTON -- A 28-year-old man was arrested after being found with various drugs and drug-related paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Saturday, Aug. 17.Just before 1 a.m., deputies in the Town of Burlington stopped a vehicle that was traveling at 73 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone on State Highway 36 near State Highway142.While speaking with the driver, deputies noticed a case of beer behind the driver, and began a field interview with the individual.
BURLINGTON -- A 28-year-old man was arrested after being found with various drugs and drug-related paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Saturday, Aug. 17.Just before 1 a.m., deputies in the Town of Burlington stopped a vehicle that was traveling at 73 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone on State Highway 36 near State Highway142.While speaking with the driver, deputies noticed a case of beer behind the driver, and began a field interview with the individual.
Burlington man in custody after firing gunshots into the ground
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington man was arrested after firing gunshots into the ground Saturday, Aug. 17.According to Racine County sheriff's officials, a call came in just after 9:30 p.m., with the caller indicating a man left his house and fired a gun into the ground five times.
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington man was arrested after firing gunshots into the ground Saturday, Aug. 17.According to Racine County sheriff's officials, a call came in just after 9:30 p.m., with the caller indicating a man left his house and fired a gun into the ground five times.
Man hospitalized following shooting near 49th and Clarke; suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 49th and Clarke Friday, August 16.According to police, the victim sustained an injury that was not life-threatening around 5:40 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital.Police have a suspect in custody, and say the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man is injured following a shooting near 49th and Clarke Friday, August 16.According to police, the victim sustained an injury that was not life-threatening around 5:40 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital.Police have a suspect in custody, and say the circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.
27-year-old man shot while walking near 38th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man is being treated for injuries following a shooting near 38th and Burleigh Friday night, August 16.According to police, the man was walking on the sidewalk when he heard shots fired.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man is being treated for injuries following a shooting near 38th and Burleigh Friday night, August 16.According to police, the man was walking on the sidewalk when he heard shots fired.
Milwaukee Bucks team up with Milwaukee Fire Department to release limited-edition t-shirt
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Fire Department are teaming up with a limited edition, co-branded t-shirt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Fire Department are teaming up with a limited edition, co-branded t-shirt.
Motorcyclist, 25, dies in crash at 11th and Burnham on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle at 11th and Burnham on the city's south side.Milwaukee police were called to the intersection around 3:15 p.m. for a single vehicle crash.According to police, the man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle at 11th and Burnham on the city's south side.Milwaukee police were called to the intersection around 3:15 p.m. for a single vehicle crash.According to police, the man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed.
Amazon: Facial recognition program for cops detects emotion
SEATTLE — Amazon has announced its facial recognition program used by one Washington state police agency can now detect emotion, generating concerns from privacy advocates.KING-TV reported Thursday that Amazon announced its Rekognition tool has been enhanced to detect basic emotions, including fear.Officials say the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a delay on police use of the product without regulation until the implications are discussed.Amazon says Rekognition could be used to monitor unsafe online content and find missing persons on social media.The ACLU says it tested the tool by comparing Congress members to a database of mug shots and found 28 false matches were returned.Amazon says the ACLU did not use the tool correctly.Amazon says the Washington County Sheriff's Office is the only agency using it.
SEATTLE — Amazon has announced its facial recognition program used by one Washington state police agency can now detect emotion, generating concerns from privacy advocates.KING-TV reported Thursday that Amazon announced its Rekognition tool has been enhanced to detect basic emotions, including fear.Officials say the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking a delay on police use of the product without regulation until the implications are discussed.Amazon says Rekognition could be used to monitor unsafe online content and find missing persons on social media.The ACLU says it tested the tool by comparing Congress members to a database of mug shots and found 28 false matches were returned.Amazon says the ACLU did not use the tool correctly.Amazon says the Washington County Sheriff's Office is the only agency using it.
Uber driver convicted of raping intoxicated passenger
CHESTER, Pa. — An Uber driver has been found guilty of raping an intoxicated woman he picked up at a casino near Philadelphia.Ahmed Elgaafary was found guilty Thursday of rape of an unconscious person, sexual assault and indecent assault.Elgaafary, 27, of Lansdale, will be sentenced at a later date and then likely deported to Egypt, where he is a citizen, said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.The driver picked up the woman at Valley Forge Casino Resort in February.
CHESTER, Pa. — An Uber driver has been found guilty of raping an intoxicated woman he picked up at a casino near Philadelphia.Ahmed Elgaafary was found guilty Thursday of rape of an unconscious person, sexual assault and indecent assault.Elgaafary, 27, of Lansdale, will be sentenced at a later date and then likely deported to Egypt, where he is a citizen, said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.The driver picked up the woman at Valley Forge Casino Resort in February.
