13 years in prison for man prosecutors say shot ex's brother over theft of $20, amid Facebook dispute
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's brother, which prosecutors say happened amid an ongoing Facebook feud involving the ex has been sentenced to prison.Marcus Sutton, 32, of Milwaukee in June pleaded guilty to one count of second degree reckless homicide.In court on Thursday, Aug. 16, Sutton was sentenced to serve 13 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision.According to a criminal complaint, on Nov. 19, 2017, police responded to a shooting in an alley near 9th and Lapham.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's brother, which prosecutors say happened amid an ongoing Facebook feud involving the ex has been sentenced to prison.Marcus Sutton, 32, of Milwaukee in June pleaded guilty to one count of second degree reckless homicide.In court on Thursday, Aug. 16, Sutton was sentenced to serve 13 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision.According to a criminal complaint, on Nov. 19, 2017, police responded to a shooting in an alley near 9th and Lapham.
Suspect sought: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after hit-and-run near 17th and Highland
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, Aug. 16 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, Aug. 16 in Milwaukee.
Police: 'Several' subjects in custody after brothers shot, killed near 6th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Police said they have "several" subjects in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two brothers near 6th and Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Police said they have "several" subjects in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two brothers near 6th and Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 15.
Milwaukee police: 1 person shot, taken to hospital near Hubbard and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Hubbard Street and Keefe Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 16.The call to officials came in shortly before 3 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Hubbard Street and Keefe Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 16.The call to officials came in shortly before 3 p.m.
'Smelled something:' Neighbors walk into fire station to report deadly blaze at apartment building
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man died in a fire near 56th and Oklahoma Wednesday, Aug. 15 -- and witnesses walked into the fire station to report heavy smoke in this case.
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man died in a fire near 56th and Oklahoma Wednesday, Aug. 15 -- and witnesses walked into the fire station to report heavy smoke in this case.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police need your help to identify bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Aug.14 near Reservoir Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.Police say the suspect entered the bank around 2:30 p.m., displayed a demand note and obtained money.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Aug.14 near Reservoir Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.Police say the suspect entered the bank around 2:30 p.m., displayed a demand note and obtained money.
Jury convicts Milwaukee man in fatal shooting of man who 'was being disrespectful,' prompting argument
MILWAUKEE -- Donte Brown, 36, of Milwaukee has been convicted in connection with the shooting death of Johnathan Evans, which happened near 29th and Roosevelt in April of 2017.A jury on Wednesday, Aug. 15 found Brown guilty of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He was remanded into custody, pending his sentencing hearing which is set for Oct. 12.His co-defendant, Chiqweeta Coleman, 34, in July pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer.
MILWAUKEE -- Donte Brown, 36, of Milwaukee has been convicted in connection with the shooting death of Johnathan Evans, which happened near 29th and Roosevelt in April of 2017.A jury on Wednesday, Aug. 15 found Brown guilty of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He was remanded into custody, pending his sentencing hearing which is set for Oct. 12.His co-defendant, Chiqweeta Coleman, 34, in July pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer.
Red Cross assisting 2 people following house fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting two people following a house fire near 26th and Burleigh in Milwaukee early Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.Crews were called out to the home around 6:30 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting two people following a house fire near 26th and Burleigh in Milwaukee early Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.Crews were called out to the home around 6:30 a.m.
Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt says 'I'll be pursuing ministry once again' beginning in January
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- After Earnell Lucas' primary victory in the race for Milwaukee County sheriff, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said he intends to "fill out" the remaining four months of his term, and then return to ministry.In his concession speech, Schmidt said "as the people of Milwaukee County have become very aware, I'm also very involved in church work, and when these four months are done, I'll be out pursuing the ministry once again, and reaching folks with what I believe is most important, and that's the gospel of Christ," said Schmidt.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- After Earnell Lucas' primary victory in the race for Milwaukee County sheriff, Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said he intends to "fill out" the remaining four months of his term, and then return to ministry.In his concession speech, Schmidt said "as the people of Milwaukee County have become very aware, I'm also very involved in church work, and when these four months are done, I'll be out pursuing the ministry once again, and reaching folks with what I believe is most important, and that's the gospel of Christ," said Schmidt.
Women say Uber driver 'terrorized' them during 25-minute nightmare ride
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three friends are speaking out two months after a nightmare 25-minute Uber ride through Sacramento, California left them fearing for their lives."I legitimately believed that we were going to die," said Theadora Fuerstenberg.It's an app thousands use every day but a June 15 Uber trip on Interstate 80 from a book club in Arden to Oak Park traumatized the three women."He would swerve in and out and then as he was doing this he would say, 'We're all going to die now,'" Fuerstenberg said.Fuerstenberg, Angela O'Neal and Katherine Vallaire say the Uber driver drove erratically and did not follow directions home.O'Neal was in the back seat and able to get through to 911 dispatchers.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three friends are speaking out two months after a nightmare 25-minute Uber ride through Sacramento, California left them fearing for their lives."I legitimately believed that we were going to die," said Theadora Fuerstenberg.It's an app thousands use every day but a June 15 Uber trip on Interstate 80 from a book club in Arden to Oak Park traumatized the three women."He would swerve in and out and then as he was doing this he would say, 'We're all going to die now,'" Fuerstenberg said.Fuerstenberg, Angela O'Neal and Katherine Vallaire say the Uber driver drove erratically and did not follow directions home.O'Neal was in the back seat and able to get through to 911 dispatchers.
Milwaukee police investigate attempted armed robbery at check cashing business
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the check cashing business near West Capitol Drive and Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.According to police, around 7:50 a.m., a suspect entered the business, demanded money and fled after an alarm was pushed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice continue to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the check cashing business near West Capitol Drive and Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.According to police, around 7:50 a.m., a suspect entered the business, demanded money and fled after an alarm was pushed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice continue to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
Police release photos of 1 of 2 suspects wanted in armed robbery of business near 11th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a business near 11th and Greenfield.It happened on Aug. 12 around 2:15 p.m.Police said the two suspects entered the business, and the first displayed a black handgun -- and demanded and obtained money from the register.The second suspect demanded and obtained money from customers.Both suspects then fled on foot.The first suspect is described as a man in his 20s, black, standing 5'10" to 6' tall, weighing 150 to 170 pounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a business near 11th and Greenfield.It happened on Aug. 12 around 2:15 p.m.Police said the two suspects entered the business, and the first displayed a black handgun -- and demanded and obtained money from the register.The second suspect demanded and obtained money from customers.Both suspects then fled on foot.The first suspect is described as a man in his 20s, black, standing 5'10" to 6' tall, weighing 150 to 170 pounds.
Police: Man shot, injured during altercation in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Aug. 14 in the area of Sherman Boulevard and Silver Spring.According to police, a 28-year-old man had an altercation with a subject, who then fired one round at the victim, striking him.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Aug. 14 in the area of Sherman Boulevard and Silver Spring.According to police, a 28-year-old man had an altercation with a subject, who then fired one round at the victim, striking him.
'This has been a journey:' Earnell Lucas wins Democratic primary; will be next Milwaukee Co. sheriff
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt faced Earnell Lucas, former police captain and current Major League Baseball executive and Robert Ostrowski, a sheriff's deputy in the race to replace former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.There were no Republicans in the race that Lucas won.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt faced Earnell Lucas, former police captain and current Major League Baseball executive and Robert Ostrowski, a sheriff's deputy in the race to replace former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.There were no Republicans in the race that Lucas won.
No evidence of shots fired on I-43 SB; investigation shut down freeway north of downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Detectives with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office found no evidence of gunshots being fired on I-43 just north of downtown Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 14.Officials said witnesses reported hearing three shots fired on the freeway, on I-43 southbound at Fond du Lac Avenue -- and saw a vehicle strike the median wall.
MILWAUKEE -- Detectives with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office found no evidence of gunshots being fired on I-43 just north of downtown Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 14.Officials said witnesses reported hearing three shots fired on the freeway, on I-43 southbound at Fond du Lac Avenue -- and saw a vehicle strike the median wall.
'Put a gun to his own head:' Witness recounts suspect's actions before fatal officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shot and killed a man on the city's south side during a traffic stop Monday evening, Aug. 13.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shot and killed a man on the city's south side during a traffic stop Monday evening, Aug. 13.