Twins charged in 2 deaths after officials say they went to ‘rob dealer’ plead not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Twin brothers charged in connection with two deaths in a case from 2016 -- a shooting and a stabbing, were in court Tuesday, March 6 for their preliminary hearings.Abdul Sears and Ahmad Sears, 26, each face two counts of felony murder and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, an MPD detective testified and motions to dismiss the cases were denied.
MILWAUKEE -- Twin brothers charged in connection with two deaths in a case from 2016 -- a shooting and a stabbing, were in court Tuesday, March 6 for their preliminary hearings.Abdul Sears and Ahmad Sears, 26, each face two counts of felony murder and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, an MPD detective testified and motions to dismiss the cases were denied.
Police: Man shot near 5th and Hayes in February dies from injuries
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police on Tuesday, March 6 said that the victim of the Feb. 17 shooting that happened near 5th Place and Hayes Avenue died from his injuries on March 5.He has been identified as Phillip Downs, 36.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police on Tuesday, March 6 said that the victim of the Feb. 17 shooting that happened near 5th Place and Hayes Avenue died from his injuries on March 5.He has been identified as Phillip Downs, 36.
Battle of the Badges: Police, firefighters face off to raise money for charity
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and firefighters faced off Sunday, March 4 during the annual "Battle of the Badges" hockey matchup.The game took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and firefighters faced off Sunday, March 4 during the annual "Battle of the Badges" hockey matchup.The game took place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Man shot, seriously injured while driving near 27th and Atkinson in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Monday night, March 5.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 27th and Atkinson.The initial investigation reveals that the victim, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man, was driving a vehicle when an unknown subject fired several gunshots at him.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Monday night, March 5.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 27th and Atkinson.The initial investigation reveals that the victim, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man, was driving a vehicle when an unknown subject fired several gunshots at him.
Man accused of threatening passengers on board Greyhound bus pleads guilty; gets 52 days in jail
RACINE -- Margarito Vargas-Rosas, 34, the man accused of threatening passengers on board a Greyhound bus in January, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 5 to one count of disorderly conduct.
RACINE -- Margarito Vargas-Rosas, 34, the man accused of threatening passengers on board a Greyhound bus in January, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 5 to one count of disorderly conduct.
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Pickup truck strikes power pole along Silver Spring Dr. in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A pickup truck hit a power pole along W.
MILWAUKEE -- A pickup truck hit a power pole along W.
Officials: 2 suspects on the run after crashing car into tree at Hawley Rd. off ramp
MILWAUKEE -- Two suspects are on the run after crashing this Alfa Romeo 4C into a tree early on Sunday morning, March 4.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office posted the picture on Facebook and said the wreck happened off the I-94 westbound Hawley Road off ramp around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.Apparently deputies had to stop their pursuit of the fleeing subjects to stop a drunken driver who began to drive the wrong way up the ramp.
MILWAUKEE -- Two suspects are on the run after crashing this Alfa Romeo 4C into a tree early on Sunday morning, March 4.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office posted the picture on Facebook and said the wreck happened off the I-94 westbound Hawley Road off ramp around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.Apparently deputies had to stop their pursuit of the fleeing subjects to stop a drunken driver who began to drive the wrong way up the ramp.
Police: Off-duty MPD detective helps solve east side attempted armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- An alert off-duty MPD Detective prevented a potential crime from taking place and helped investigators solve a recent attempted armed robbery, according to police.Police say the detective was in his neighborhood near Murray Avenue and Park Place around 9:10 p.m. on March 4 when he saw a male subject looking into vehicles.Squads responded to the area and the 19-year-old man had a mask on his face and a silver flashlight on him.
MILWAUKEE -- An alert off-duty MPD Detective prevented a potential crime from taking place and helped investigators solve a recent attempted armed robbery, according to police.Police say the detective was in his neighborhood near Murray Avenue and Park Place around 9:10 p.m. on March 4 when he saw a male subject looking into vehicles.Squads responded to the area and the 19-year-old man had a mask on his face and a silver flashlight on him.
Police: Man turns himself in after woman found beaten to death in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 29, turned himself in to police Sunday, March 4 after a woman was beaten to death near 22nd and Townsend.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 29, turned himself in to police Sunday, March 4 after a woman was beaten to death near 22nd and Townsend.
Police: 44-year-old man dropped off at hospital with serious gunshot wound
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night, Mar. 4.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 56th and Congress.According to police, a 44-year-old man suffered a serious gunshot wound and was dropped off at a local hospital.Detectives are investigating the incident and officers are currently looking for a known suspect at this time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night, Mar. 4.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near 56th and Congress.According to police, a 44-year-old man suffered a serious gunshot wound and was dropped off at a local hospital.Detectives are investigating the incident and officers are currently looking for a known suspect at this time.
Police: 16-year-old shot, seriously hurt near 27th and Kilbourn
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old was shot and seriously wounded Sunday afternoon, March 4 near 27th and Kilbourn.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old was shot and seriously wounded Sunday afternoon, March 4 near 27th and Kilbourn.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
Milwaukee police pull man from river near Old World Third and Juneau
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials tell FOX6 News a boat was used to pull a man out from the Milwaukee River Saturday night, March 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials tell FOX6 News a boat was used to pull a man out from the Milwaukee River Saturday night, March 3.
Update: Minimum-security inmate who walked away from work site in custody
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A minimum-security inmate who walked away from a work release site in Waukesha County, is back in custody.29-year-old Mario Jacobs, is an inmate at Felmers Chaney Correctional Center.Again, officials say Jacobs is back in custody.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A minimum-security inmate who walked away from a work release site in Waukesha County, is back in custody.29-year-old Mario Jacobs, is an inmate at Felmers Chaney Correctional Center.Again, officials say Jacobs is back in custody.
'It's beyond reckless:' Woman shot during attempted robbery near Booth and Meineke
MILWAUKEE -- A middle-aged woman is shot while trying to escape a violent scene.
MILWAUKEE -- A middle-aged woman is shot while trying to escape a violent scene.
Police: 52-year-old man shot, injured in shooting incident near 12th and Mineral
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday night, Mar. 2.The shooting happened around 11:40 p.m. near the area of 12th and Mineral.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday night, Mar. 2.The shooting happened around 11:40 p.m. near the area of 12th and Mineral.
1 dead, 3 others hurt in crash near 31st and Hopkins; alcohol believed to be a factor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department responded to a fatal crash near 31st and Hopkins Friday night, Mar. 2.The call to officials came in around 8 p.m.According to police, a 58-year-old died at the scene as a result of the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department responded to a fatal crash near 31st and Hopkins Friday night, Mar. 2.The call to officials came in around 8 p.m.According to police, a 58-year-old died at the scene as a result of the crash.