Driver sentenced to prison after pursuit that ended with light pole falling onto MPD squad
MILWAUKEE -- The second of three young men charged after prosecutors said they led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into a concrete light pole, which then fell onto a squad car, injuring two officers, has been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of three young men charged after prosecutors said they led police on a high-speed chase that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into a concrete light pole, which then fell onto a squad car, injuring two officers, has been sentenced to prison.
'Reduce your speed:' Deputies ready to help drivers through snow in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Another winter storm brought more snow to southeast Wisconsin starting Monday night, Feb. 11 and continuing into Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Another winter storm brought more snow to southeast Wisconsin starting Monday night, Feb. 11 and continuing into Tuesday.
Police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 35th and Juneau, driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 35th and Juneau Monday night, Feb. 11 after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.Upon arrival just before 8 p.m., officers located a woman, approximately 20 to 30 years old, lying in the middle of the street.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 35th and Juneau Monday night, Feb. 11 after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.Upon arrival just before 8 p.m., officers located a woman, approximately 20 to 30 years old, lying in the middle of the street.
Mercury concerns: Residents join 'Clean Power Coalition' to argue against We Energies' provision
OAK CREEK -- There was a call for stronger water protections during a public hearing in Oak Creek Monday, Feb. 11.We Energies officials are working on a permit that includes a provision that would allow the company to discharge mercury-tainted water into Lake Michigan.Those with the group "Clean Power Coalition" said the rate would be nearly three times the human health standard.
OAK CREEK -- There was a call for stronger water protections during a public hearing in Oak Creek Monday, Feb. 11.We Energies officials are working on a permit that includes a provision that would allow the company to discharge mercury-tainted water into Lake Michigan.Those with the group "Clean Power Coalition" said the rate would be nearly three times the human health standard.
Law enforcement, military comrades will 'lean on each other' during private memorial for Officer Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the public will have the opportunity to say goodbye to Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner on Wednesday, Feb. 13, during the second of two memorial services for the fallen officer and Marine Corps veteran.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the public will have the opportunity to say goodbye to Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner on Wednesday, Feb. 13, during the second of two memorial services for the fallen officer and Marine Corps veteran.
Charged: Jose Marmolejo accused of firing shots from car near 47th and Lloyd
MILWAUKEE -- Jose Marmolejo is now charged with second degree recklessly endangering safety and harboring a felon after a "shots fired" incident that happened near 47th and Lloyd last Sunday, Feb. 3.According to the criminal complaint, deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the area near State Highway 175 and Lisbon Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Jose Marmolejo is now charged with second degree recklessly endangering safety and harboring a felon after a "shots fired" incident that happened near 47th and Lloyd last Sunday, Feb. 3.According to the criminal complaint, deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the area near State Highway 175 and Lisbon Ave.
Jen's Sweet Treats: $10K in pre-orders ahead of fundraiser for fallen officer's family
CUDAHY -- Jen's Sweet Treats will donate 100 percent of proceeds on Tuesday, Feb. 12 to the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.In an update on Tuesday, Feb. 11, we learned more than $10,000 in pre-orders came in ahead of Tuesday's fundraiser.
CUDAHY -- Jen's Sweet Treats will donate 100 percent of proceeds on Tuesday, Feb. 12 to the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.In an update on Tuesday, Feb. 11, we learned more than $10,000 in pre-orders came in ahead of Tuesday's fundraiser.
17-year-old charged after younger brother killed in crash near 37th and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened near 37th and Sheridan in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened near 37th and Sheridan in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
MPD: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in bank robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police announced on Monday, Feb. 11 that a financial reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Larry Semons, wanted for a bank robbery on Dec. 1, 2018.Police say Semons, 22, entered a bank near Water and Seeboth St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police announced on Monday, Feb. 11 that a financial reward is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of Larry Semons, wanted for a bank robbery on Dec. 1, 2018.Police say Semons, 22, entered a bank near Water and Seeboth St.
'Blood on the ground:' 17-year-old killed, woman wounded and in custody after shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old girl was killed and a woman was wounded and arrested in a late-night homicide Saturday, Feb. 9.According to police, officers responded to the sounds of shots fired near 16th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old girl was killed and a woman was wounded and arrested in a late-night homicide Saturday, Feb. 9.According to police, officers responded to the sounds of shots fired near 16th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m.
Sheriff: 4 arrested after CO2-powered air rifle fired at home in Racine County
RAYMOND -- Four people were arrested after "numerous rounds" were fired from a CO2-powered air rifle in Raymond in Racine County Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10.It happened around 1:30 p.m. at a home on 80th Street near Cape Road.Sheriff's officials said a call came in, with the residents reporting their home was just shot at, resulting in damage to the windows.
RAYMOND -- Four people were arrested after "numerous rounds" were fired from a CO2-powered air rifle in Raymond in Racine County Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10.It happened around 1:30 p.m. at a home on 80th Street near Cape Road.Sheriff's officials said a call came in, with the residents reporting their home was just shot at, resulting in damage to the windows.
Sheriff: Salem man grabbed steering wheel to force crash that injured wife
ROCHESTER -- A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested and could face attempted homicide charges after an incident in the Village of Rochester late Saturday, Feb. 9."Well, it's nuts, obviously," said Jeff Schimek, Dover.
ROCHESTER -- A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested and could face attempted homicide charges after an incident in the Village of Rochester late Saturday, Feb. 9."Well, it's nuts, obviously," said Jeff Schimek, Dover.
GoFundMe page set up for fallen MPD Officer Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Matthew Rittner.The description on the GoFundMe account reads as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Matthew Rittner.The description on the GoFundMe account reads as follows:
Personalized cards filled with messages of support made for Officer Rittner's loved ones
GREENDALE -- The community continues to show support for Officer Matthew Rittner's family and the entire Milwaukee Police Department.
GREENDALE -- The community continues to show support for Officer Matthew Rittner's family and the entire Milwaukee Police Department.