"$100 to spend on family members, themselves:" 20 kids take part in MPD's 'Shop with a Cop'
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, December 13th was a big day for 20 Milwaukee kids who got the chance to "Shop with a Cop."First, they met their partners, and then they went on patrol for the best holiday gifts at the Capitol Drive Walmart store.The kids got to pick out gifts for themselves, and also learned about how important it is to think of others."Each child gets approximately $100 to spend on family members and themselves.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, December 13th was a big day for 20 Milwaukee kids who got the chance to "Shop with a Cop."First, they met their partners, and then they went on patrol for the best holiday gifts at the Capitol Drive Walmart store.The kids got to pick out gifts for themselves, and also learned about how important it is to think of others."Each child gets approximately $100 to spend on family members and themselves.
Honor Guard raises ladder, flies flag as MFD lieutenant who died of cancer laid to rest
MILWAUKEE -- A funeral was held Wednesday, December 13th for a Milwaukee Fire Department lieutenant who passed away following a 5-year battle with cancer.FOX6 News ran a story about Kristin Ciganek after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.Her diagnosis inspired MFD to apply for a grant for employee physicals and blood work cancer screenings, which it received.On Wednesday night, the Honor Guard raised two ladders and flew the American flag in Ciganek's honor.She was a mother of three.
MILWAUKEE -- A funeral was held Wednesday, December 13th for a Milwaukee Fire Department lieutenant who passed away following a 5-year battle with cancer.FOX6 News ran a story about Kristin Ciganek after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.Her diagnosis inspired MFD to apply for a grant for employee physicals and blood work cancer screenings, which it received.On Wednesday night, the Honor Guard raised two ladders and flew the American flag in Ciganek's honor.She was a mother of three.
Competency exam ordered for man accused in 4 sexual assaults along Milwaukee's lakefront in 1 night
MILWAUKEE -- A competency examination has been ordered for a man accused in connection with four sexual assaults in one night along Milwaukee's lakefront.Police say Michael Raspberry, 26, "fully confessed" to sexually assaulting the four victims on Nov. 20.In court on Wednesday, Dec. 13th, Raspberry pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
MILWAUKEE -- A competency examination has been ordered for a man accused in connection with four sexual assaults in one night along Milwaukee's lakefront.Police say Michael Raspberry, 26, "fully confessed" to sexually assaulting the four victims on Nov. 20.In court on Wednesday, Dec. 13th, Raspberry pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
Caught on camera: Search for suspect underway after BMO Harris Bank robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a BMO Harris Bank -- located on Kinnickinnic Avenue.It happened around 3:20 p.m. on December 11th.Police say the suspect entered the bank, presented a demand note and was given the money by the teller.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at a BMO Harris Bank -- located on Kinnickinnic Avenue.It happened around 3:20 p.m. on December 11th.Police say the suspect entered the bank, presented a demand note and was given the money by the teller.
Suspect in custody after drive-thru robbery at McDonald's restaurant
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Thursday, December 21st a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drive-thru robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 13th and College.It happened around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13th.According to police, a male suspect wearing a blue-hooded sweatshirt was in his vehicle, believed to be a four-door blue Chevrolet Impala with an unknown temporary plate, and approached an employee working at the drive-thru window.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Thursday, December 21st a 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drive-thru robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 13th and College.It happened around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13th.According to police, a male suspect wearing a blue-hooded sweatshirt was in his vehicle, believed to be a four-door blue Chevrolet Impala with an unknown temporary plate, and approached an employee working at the drive-thru window.
Car stolen, beloved dog inside: Family desperately searches for Trixie, injured, needing meds
MILWAUKEE -- A vehicle was stolen over the weekend with a family's beloved red nose pit bull inside.
MILWAUKEE -- A vehicle was stolen over the weekend with a family's beloved red nose pit bull inside.
2 years in prison for 1 of 3 sisters charged after "severe beating" of child recorded, posted to Facebook
MILWAUKEE -- One of three sisters accused in the beating of a 10-year-old boy that was recorded and posted to Facebook has been sentenced to prison.In court on Tuesday, December 12th, 29-year-old Jealissa McKinney-Williams was sentenced to serve 2 years in prison and 3 years extended supervision.This, after a jury found her guilty in November on two counts: child abuse, intentionally causing harm, and resisting or obstructing an officer.As conditions of her extended supervision, she's been ordered to participate in parenting classes, and she may have no contact with the victim unless approved by the court.The other two sisters charged in this case, 27-year-old Aashley McKinney-Williams and 31-year-old Ebonnee McKinney-Williams have jury trials set to begin in January.Aashley McKinney-Williams faces one count of child abuse, intentionally causing harm, as party to a crime, and onec ount of obstructing an officer.Ebonnee McKinney-Williams faces one count of obstructing an officer.According to a criminal complaint, on March 1st, an anonymous call came in to Milwaukee police requesting a welfare check on a child after a "disturbing video" was discovered on Facebook, showing a child, around the age of eight, being "severely beaten" by a woman.
MILWAUKEE -- One of three sisters accused in the beating of a 10-year-old boy that was recorded and posted to Facebook has been sentenced to prison.In court on Tuesday, December 12th, 29-year-old Jealissa McKinney-Williams was sentenced to serve 2 years in prison and 3 years extended supervision.This, after a jury found her guilty in November on two counts: child abuse, intentionally causing harm, and resisting or obstructing an officer.As conditions of her extended supervision, she's been ordered to participate in parenting classes, and she may have no contact with the victim unless approved by the court.The other two sisters charged in this case, 27-year-old Aashley McKinney-Williams and 31-year-old Ebonnee McKinney-Williams have jury trials set to begin in January.Aashley McKinney-Williams faces one count of child abuse, intentionally causing harm, as party to a crime, and onec ount of obstructing an officer.Ebonnee McKinney-Williams faces one count of obstructing an officer.According to a criminal complaint, on March 1st, an anonymous call came in to Milwaukee police requesting a welfare check on a child after a "disturbing video" was discovered on Facebook, showing a child, around the age of eight, being "severely beaten" by a woman.
Thief broke into Walker's Point bar that's not even open yet, and cameras captured the whole thing
MILWAUKEE -- A thief broke into a Walker's Point bar that hasn't even opened yet!
MILWAUKEE -- A thief broke into a Walker's Point bar that hasn't even opened yet!
"Wanted police to take it seriously:" 4-year-old found safe; father arrested for falsely reporting her missing
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested Tuesday, December 12th after police say a reported child abduction turned out to be false.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested Tuesday, December 12th after police say a reported child abduction turned out to be false.
"It's just mind-boggling:" Family heartbroken after man lost control of truck, drove into pond
RACINE -- A Racine family is in shock after learning their loved one died after losing control of his truck, which then submerged in a retention pond.
RACINE -- A Racine family is in shock after learning their loved one died after losing control of his truck, which then submerged in a retention pond.
Police investigate break-in at Sprint store near 27th and Layton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in at a cellphone store on the city’s south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in at a cellphone store on the city’s south side.
Racine police: 1 dead after truck found submerged in pond near 21st and Green Bay
RACINE -- Racine police said one person is dead after a truck was found submerged in a pond near 21st and Green Bay Road.
RACINE -- Racine police said one person is dead after a truck was found submerged in a pond near 21st and Green Bay Road.
Police: Suspect slams vehicle into house during pursuit 15 minutes after non-fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were able to quickly arrest a suspect following a shooting and subsequent police pursuit.The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 11th near Fond du Lac and Mill.Police say a 24-year old Milwaukee man was shot during a suspected drug deal.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were able to quickly arrest a suspect following a shooting and subsequent police pursuit.The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 11th near Fond du Lac and Mill.Police say a 24-year old Milwaukee man was shot during a suspected drug deal.
Prosecutors: Drag racing led to shots fired incident, hit-and-run crash involving MPD detectives
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee men have been criminally charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash and shots fired incident that involved two MPD detectives.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee men have been criminally charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash and shots fired incident that involved two MPD detectives.
Acting Sheriff Schmidt: $7M budget deficit inherited from Sheriff Clarke whittled down to $3.5M
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said Monday, December 11th he has inherited a nearly $7 million budget deficit from former Sheriff David Clarke.Schmidt also said as of Monday, he has already reduced the deficit to about $3.5 million.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt said Monday, December 11th he has inherited a nearly $7 million budget deficit from former Sheriff David Clarke.Schmidt also said as of Monday, he has already reduced the deficit to about $3.5 million.
"Who would even do this?" Police seek suspect(s) in murder of beloved corner store employee
MILWAUKEE -- Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a beloved store employee during an apparent robbery Sunday morning, December 10th near 38th and North -- as those who knew and loved him try to come to terms with the loss.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are looking for the person who shot and killed a beloved store employee during an apparent robbery Sunday morning, December 10th near 38th and North -- as those who knew and loved him try to come to terms with the loss.
Prosecutors: Sex offender on GPS monitoring sexually assaulted girl at gunpoint inside Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- A registered sex offender on GPS monitoring is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a home near 27th and Burleigh.38-year-old Collins Jacobs of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree sexual assault of a child (intercourse, child less than 16 years of age, use/threat force/violence), one count of kidnapping (carries forcibly) and one count of child enticement (sexual contact or intercourse).According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with the 12-year-old victim's mother, who indicated her daughter had run away from home sometime on November 30th, or early on December 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- A registered sex offender on GPS monitoring is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a home near 27th and Burleigh.38-year-old Collins Jacobs of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree sexual assault of a child (intercourse, child less than 16 years of age, use/threat force/violence), one count of kidnapping (carries forcibly) and one count of child enticement (sexual contact or intercourse).According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with the 12-year-old victim's mother, who indicated her daughter had run away from home sometime on November 30th, or early on December 1st.
Witnesses: Man fatally shot as he was being chased down alley near 22nd and Mineral
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 22nd and Mineral Saturday afternoon, December 9th.The call to officials came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYWitnesses said they saw a man being chased down an alley, when two other men appeared and shot him.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 22nd and Mineral Saturday afternoon, December 9th.The call to officials came in shortly after 4:00 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYWitnesses said they saw a man being chased down an alley, when two other men appeared and shot him.
Wanted: Milwaukee police seek man, vehicle in grocery store armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a December 10th armed robbery at La Franja Grocery -- located near 9th Place and Hayes Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a December 10th armed robbery at La Franja Grocery -- located near 9th Place and Hayes Avenue.