Milwaukee police investigate ‘sudden death’ of 4-month-old near Wright and MLK Drive
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating the “sudden death” of a baby girl that happened early Wednesday morning, April 25.According to police, a 4-month-old girl was found dead in a residence near Wright and Martin Luther King Jr.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating the “sudden death” of a baby girl that happened early Wednesday morning, April 25.According to police, a 4-month-old girl was found dead in a residence near Wright and Martin Luther King Jr.
Police recover more than 800 grams of marijuana, arrest 3 after call from citizen witness
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police offers were able to recover more than 800 grams of marijuana and three guns, one of them stolen, after a citizen called with a complaint.Police said it happened near 13th and Greenfield -- where three officers responded after a witness called police regarding an individual who had pulled out a gun during an argument.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police offers were able to recover more than 800 grams of marijuana and three guns, one of them stolen, after a citizen called with a complaint.Police said it happened near 13th and Greenfield -- where three officers responded after a witness called police regarding an individual who had pulled out a gun during an argument.
In custody: Man fires gun at officers during hours-long standoff in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took a man into custody late Wednesday night, April 25 after a tactical situation at an apartment building on Lovers Lane, just north of Hampton Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took a man into custody late Wednesday night, April 25 after a tactical situation at an apartment building on Lovers Lane, just north of Hampton Avenue.
Man exonerated after 24 years in prison in sex assault case reaches plea deal in burglary case
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who was freed from prison after serving 24 years for two sexual assaults in 2016 has reached a plea deal in a case filed almost a year later.Daryl Holloway, 50, on Thursday, April 19 pleaded no contest to two charges: burglary of a building or dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who was freed from prison after serving 24 years for two sexual assaults in 2016 has reached a plea deal in a case filed almost a year later.Daryl Holloway, 50, on Thursday, April 19 pleaded no contest to two charges: burglary of a building or dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
Prescription Drug Take Back event being held Saturday at Milwaukee Criminal Justice Facility
MILWAUKEE -- Sheriff Richard Schmidt, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28.Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.The Prescription Drug Take Back event will be held at the Criminal Justice Facility (949 N. 9th St., Milwaukee) in the jail visitors lobby -- from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.Ten-minute parking is allowed along 9th Street in front of the jail entrance for people dropping off prescription medication.GUIDELINESAll waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household – no businesses are allowed.Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers.
MILWAUKEE -- Sheriff Richard Schmidt, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28.Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.The Prescription Drug Take Back event will be held at the Criminal Justice Facility (949 N. 9th St., Milwaukee) in the jail visitors lobby -- from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.Ten-minute parking is allowed along 9th Street in front of the jail entrance for people dropping off prescription medication.GUIDELINESAll waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household – no businesses are allowed.Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers.
'Really sad thing:' Woman fatally shot, found rolled up in carpeting is mother of 2 from Puerto Rico
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have identified the woman, 23, who was fatally shot and discovered rolled up in carpeting near 12th and Burnham on Monday, April 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have identified the woman, 23, who was fatally shot and discovered rolled up in carpeting near 12th and Burnham on Monday, April 16.
Police seek suspect after 2 shot, wounded near 44th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspect(s) after two male victims were shot and wounded near 44th and Burleigh.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victims suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspect(s) after two male victims were shot and wounded near 44th and Burleigh.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victims suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Prosecutors: Man who fled scene of crash that injured 2 tried telling investigators he'd been carjacked
RACINE -- Prosecutors say a man who fled the scene of a crash in which two people were hurt told investigators he was the victim of a carjacking.Orshann Mckinney, 40, of Racine faces two counts of hit-and-run causing injury.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, April 20, police responded to the area near 18th Street and Flett Avenue in Racine for a report of a reckless driver.
RACINE -- Prosecutors say a man who fled the scene of a crash in which two people were hurt told investigators he was the victim of a carjacking.Orshann Mckinney, 40, of Racine faces two counts of hit-and-run causing injury.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, April 20, police responded to the area near 18th Street and Flett Avenue in Racine for a report of a reckless driver.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near Concordia & Richards
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near the intersection of Concordia and Richards on the city's north side on Tuesday, April 24.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. A male victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police are seeking suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near the intersection of Concordia and Richards on the city's north side on Tuesday, April 24.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. A male victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police are seeking suspects.
Wisconsin DNR approves 4 air permits for Foxconn
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved four air permits Tuesday for the Foxconn Technology Group campus in the southeast corner of the state, despite objections that the massive plant will increase smog emissions.Foxconn is preparing to build a $10 billion plant in Mount Pleasant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved four air permits Tuesday for the Foxconn Technology Group campus in the southeast corner of the state, despite objections that the massive plant will increase smog emissions.Foxconn is preparing to build a $10 billion plant in Mount Pleasant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Grandmother accused of locking girl in dog kennel because she 'gets into everything' reaches plea deal
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County grandmother, accused of locking a 9-year-old child in a dog kennel has reached a plea deal in the case against her, with her boyfriend set for trial.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County grandmother, accused of locking a 9-year-old child in a dog kennel has reached a plea deal in the case against her, with her boyfriend set for trial.
Recognize him? MPD looks to find man who stole car from woman near 35th and Thurston
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in a carjacking near North 35th and Thurston Sunday evening, April 22.According to police, shortly before 6 p.m., a male suspect approached a 58-year-old woman as she exited her vehicle, and demanded her vehicle at gunpoint -- a 2014 silver Nissan Rogue.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect drove away.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in a carjacking near North 35th and Thurston Sunday evening, April 22.According to police, shortly before 6 p.m., a male suspect approached a 58-year-old woman as she exited her vehicle, and demanded her vehicle at gunpoint -- a 2014 silver Nissan Rogue.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect drove away.
Autopsy performed on woman found dead in Illinois after fiery crash on I-94; more details expected Thursday
RACINE COUNTY -- An autopsy was performed on Destiny Tolodxi on Tuesday, April 24, after she was found dead on Friday, April 20 in her Rockford, Illinois home.
RACINE COUNTY -- An autopsy was performed on Destiny Tolodxi on Tuesday, April 24, after she was found dead on Friday, April 20 in her Rockford, Illinois home.
Facebook rules at a glance: What's banned, exactly?
NEW YORK — Facebook has revealed for the first time just what, exactly, is banned on its service in a new Community Standards document released on Tuesday.
NEW YORK — Facebook has revealed for the first time just what, exactly, is banned on its service in a new Community Standards document released on Tuesday.
AP-NORC Poll: For many online Americans, Facebook is a habit
NEW YORK — Social media is a daily way of life for many Americans.Nearly half of Americans who use the internet say they use Facebook at least several times a day, making it easily the most popular social media site.
NEW YORK — Social media is a daily way of life for many Americans.Nearly half of Americans who use the internet say they use Facebook at least several times a day, making it easily the most popular social media site.
Police: Man shot, injured near 32nd and Clybourn in Milwaukee, 1 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, April 23rd in the area of 32nd and Clybourn.According to police, a 26-year-old man suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, April 23rd in the area of 32nd and Clybourn.According to police, a 26-year-old man suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Self-defense? Cameras likely captured incident in which shots were fired at teens throwing rocks
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting a juvenile in the leg -- but was it self-defense?The victim was treated at Children's Hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting a juvenile in the leg -- but was it self-defense?The victim was treated at Children's Hospital.
Investigators in Racine Co. and Illinois work together after fiery crash linked to homicide
RACINE -- Racine County, Wisconsin and Winnebago County, Illinois investigators are working together to determine how a young woman wound up dead in Rockford, Illinois, and her vehicle crashed in Racine County on Friday, April 20.Officials believe they know who was driving the vehicle that crashed on I-94 near County Highway K in Racine County Friday, but the body was so badly burned, they could not yet be sure as of Monday, April 23.
RACINE -- Racine County, Wisconsin and Winnebago County, Illinois investigators are working together to determine how a young woman wound up dead in Rockford, Illinois, and her vehicle crashed in Racine County on Friday, April 20.Officials believe they know who was driving the vehicle that crashed on I-94 near County Highway K in Racine County Friday, but the body was so badly burned, they could not yet be sure as of Monday, April 23.