ACLU sues Milwaukee police after 2 arrested at memorial for Sylville Smith, fatally shot by officer
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin is suing Milwaukee police for what attorneys said was the unlawful arrest of two spectators at a memorial site for Sylville Smith, fatally shot by police in 2016.ACLU attorneys said in the lawsuit filed Wednesday, May 29 that Jarrett English and Benetria McGowan stopped at the memorial for Sylville Smith on Aug. 30, 2016 when police began arresting people after ordering them to disperse.
MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin is suing Milwaukee police for what attorneys said was the unlawful arrest of two spectators at a memorial site for Sylville Smith, fatally shot by police in 2016.ACLU attorneys said in the lawsuit filed Wednesday, May 29 that Jarrett English and Benetria McGowan stopped at the memorial for Sylville Smith on Aug. 30, 2016 when police began arresting people after ordering them to disperse.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to hitting MCTS driver 'because he is homeless and needed to go to jail'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.
Prosecutors: 17-year-old arrested at high school, accused in fatal shooting with shotgun in Racine
RACINE -- A 17-year-old boy prohibited from possessing a firearm was arrested at Case High School, accused in a fatal shooting near 12th and Center in Racine on May 22.
RACINE -- A 17-year-old boy prohibited from possessing a firearm was arrested at Case High School, accused in a fatal shooting near 12th and Center in Racine on May 22.
Surveillance video: Trio of women attacked, pepper sprayed Value Beauty employee in brazen robbery
MILWAUKEE -- A brazen beauty store robbery in Milwaukee was all caught on camera.
MILWAUKEE -- A brazen beauty store robbery in Milwaukee was all caught on camera.
Recognize them? Police need help locating 2 men wanted in shooting near 16th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, May 29 asked for help locating two men wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Friday, May 10 near 16th and Hadley that left a 21-year-old man hurt.Police said just before 7 p.m., the victim was sitting in a vehicle in the area when shots were fired, and a bullet entered the vehicle and struck him.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police described the wanted men as black and between the ages of 18 and 19.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, May 29 asked for help locating two men wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Friday, May 10 near 16th and Hadley that left a 21-year-old man hurt.Police said just before 7 p.m., the victim was sitting in a vehicle in the area when shots were fired, and a bullet entered the vehicle and struck him.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police described the wanted men as black and between the ages of 18 and 19.
Police: Pursuit of stolen vehicle ended in crash at St. Thomas More High School; suspects bailed
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash at St.
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash at St.
MPD: Possible drug deal leads to gunfire, 19-year-old woman wounded
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a possible drug deal led to the shooting of a 19-year-old woman near 30th and Burleigh on Tuesday evening, May 28.Officials say the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital.MPD continues to seek a suspect and a motive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a possible drug deal led to the shooting of a 19-year-old woman near 30th and Burleigh on Tuesday evening, May 28.Officials say the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital.MPD continues to seek a suspect and a motive.
Milwaukee police: 31-year-old woman shot, wounded near 13th and Nash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that happened near 13th and Nash on the city's north side early Wednesday, May 29.Officials say a 31-year-old woman was shot and wounded just after 1 a.m. She is expected to survive her injuries.Investigators are searching for suspects and a motive in this case.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that happened near 13th and Nash on the city's north side early Wednesday, May 29.Officials say a 31-year-old woman was shot and wounded just after 1 a.m. She is expected to survive her injuries.Investigators are searching for suspects and a motive in this case.
MCSO: Suspects on the run after firing shots from vehicle, fleeing from deputies
MILWAUKEE -- A search is on for suspects who fired shots from a vehicle near 16th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- A search is on for suspects who fired shots from a vehicle near 16th and North Ave.
Person of interest in custody in shooting death of LZ Jolly Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a person of interest is in custody in connection to the shooting death of LZ Jolly Jr.Jolly was shot and killed Thursday night, May 23, outside of Warren's Lounge near 25th and Hopkins.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a person of interest is in custody in connection to the shooting death of LZ Jolly Jr.Jolly was shot and killed Thursday night, May 23, outside of Warren's Lounge near 25th and Hopkins.
MCSO: Shots fired during reckless driving investigation in Milwaukee; suspects at large
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials were seeking suspects after shots were fired during a reckless driving incident that began near 17th and North Avenue Monday night, May 27.MCSO officials said around 10 p.m., deputies in an unmarked squad noticed the driver of a black Nissan made a left turn through a red light before turning right onto 16th Street -- where several shots were fired from inside the vehicle.The deputies activated their emergency lights, and more rounds were fired from inside the Nissan.With deputies in pursuit, the Nissan fled westbound to an alley between 23rd and 24th Street, where the vehicle was abandoned and the suspects fled on foot.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's officials were seeking suspects after shots were fired during a reckless driving incident that began near 17th and North Avenue Monday night, May 27.MCSO officials said around 10 p.m., deputies in an unmarked squad noticed the driver of a black Nissan made a left turn through a red light before turning right onto 16th Street -- where several shots were fired from inside the vehicle.The deputies activated their emergency lights, and more rounds were fired from inside the Nissan.With deputies in pursuit, the Nissan fled westbound to an alley between 23rd and 24th Street, where the vehicle was abandoned and the suspects fled on foot.
Prosecutors: Man 'emptied his clip' into vehicle near 5th and Concordia, striking sleeping 7-year-old
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges after a 7-year-old boy was shot while in a vehicle outside a barbecue near 5th and Concordia on May 16.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges after a 7-year-old boy was shot while in a vehicle outside a barbecue near 5th and Concordia on May 16.
'How do you fix this problem?' Repeat offenders arrested for OWI within hours in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people appeared in court in Racine County Tuesday, May 28, accused of driving under the influence -- arrested within hours of each other on Sunday, May 26.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people appeared in court in Racine County Tuesday, May 28, accused of driving under the influence -- arrested within hours of each other on Sunday, May 26.
'See if he's in there:' Driver arrested after reporting 'voices in the walls of his semi;' drugs recovered
RACINE COUNTY -- A semi driver was arrested after sheriff's officials said he called 911 to report he could hear "voices" in the walls of his semi Friday morning, May 24.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, just after 8 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to the northbound County Highway G exit ramp from I-94 -- where they spoke with the semi driver and initially thought he may be experiencing a mental health crisis.A search of his vehicle revealed open intoxicants, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
RACINE COUNTY -- A semi driver was arrested after sheriff's officials said he called 911 to report he could hear "voices" in the walls of his semi Friday morning, May 24.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, just after 8 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to the northbound County Highway G exit ramp from I-94 -- where they spoke with the semi driver and initially thought he may be experiencing a mental health crisis.A search of his vehicle revealed open intoxicants, drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to shooting, killing dog 'because it bit him'
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man is facing charges, accused of shooting and killing a dog after it bit him.Jay Hoppe, 51, faces one count of felony mistreatment of animals, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments, and one count of disorderly conduct, domestic abuse assessments.According to a criminal complaint, Hoppe choked and then shot the English Mastiff named Mack at his home on Washington Avenue in Rochester.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man is facing charges, accused of shooting and killing a dog after it bit him.Jay Hoppe, 51, faces one count of felony mistreatment of animals, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments, and one count of disorderly conduct, domestic abuse assessments.According to a criminal complaint, Hoppe choked and then shot the English Mastiff named Mack at his home on Washington Avenue in Rochester.
MPD: No gun-related homicides for 1st time in 7 years over Memorial Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, May 28 were proud to announce that over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Milwaukee had no gun-related homicides, and six non-fatal shootings.According to Milwaukee police, over the previous 14 years, the city averaged 2.1 homicides and 9.7 non-fatal shootings over the holiday weekend.2019 was the first year Milwaukee has not had a gun-related homicide over the Memorial Day weekend in the past seven years.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, May 28 were proud to announce that over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Milwaukee had no gun-related homicides, and six non-fatal shootings.According to Milwaukee police, over the previous 14 years, the city averaged 2.1 homicides and 9.7 non-fatal shootings over the holiday weekend.2019 was the first year Milwaukee has not had a gun-related homicide over the Memorial Day weekend in the past seven years.