Homicide investigation: Body found in Racine County is that of Audrey Scott, missing since July 4th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, August 31st identified a body found in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County on Wednesday as that of 28-year-old Audrey Scott, missing since the Fourth of July.The body was discovered Wednesday morning.Scott's death is being investigated as a homicide, and police said "several persons of interest are in custody."An autopsy was performed by the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The investigation is ongoing.Scott's family had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return after she went missing on the Fourth of July.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, August 31st identified a body found in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County on Wednesday as that of 28-year-old Audrey Scott, missing since the Fourth of July.The body was discovered Wednesday morning.Scott's death is being investigated as a homicide, and police said "several persons of interest are in custody."An autopsy was performed by the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The investigation is ongoing.Scott's family had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to her safe return after she went missing on the Fourth of July.
Ride before the season ends: Milwaukee Rally takes place Labor Day weekend
NEW BERLIN -- The 2017 Milwaukee Rally is underway!
NEW BERLIN -- The 2017 Milwaukee Rally is underway!
Guilty plea from man accused of fleeing before crash, because "he was scared (police) would shoot him"
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle has pleaded guilty.Braylon Glover on Wednesday, August 30th pleaded guilty to one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety.A second charge was dismissed as a result of the plea deal.The incident began around 10:45 p.m. on May 22nd when Glendale police spotted a stolen vehicle on Silver Spring Driver near Port Washington Road.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle has pleaded guilty.Braylon Glover on Wednesday, August 30th pleaded guilty to one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety.A second charge was dismissed as a result of the plea deal.The incident began around 10:45 p.m. on May 22nd when Glendale police spotted a stolen vehicle on Silver Spring Driver near Port Washington Road.
Neighbors restrain 17-year-old arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday evening, August 29th.Around 9:30 p.m., Milwaukee police responded to a crash near 19th and Rogers Street.Officials say a stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle that was crossing the intersection.Police say the suspect attempted to flee the scene, but people in the area were able to restrain him until officers arrived.The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say the suspected driver was taken into custody and issued a ticket for a hit-and-run causing injury.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday evening, August 29th.Around 9:30 p.m., Milwaukee police responded to a crash near 19th and Rogers Street.Officials say a stolen vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle that was crossing the intersection.Police say the suspect attempted to flee the scene, but people in the area were able to restrain him until officers arrived.The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Officials say the suspected driver was taken into custody and issued a ticket for a hit-and-run causing injury.
Suspected robbery gone wrong: 30-year-old man seriously hurt in shooting at 63rd and Nash
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old man was seriously hurt after he was shot near 63nd and Nash in a suspected robbery Tuesday, August 29th.It happened in his home around 11:50 p.m., police said.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old man was seriously hurt after he was shot near 63nd and Nash in a suspected robbery Tuesday, August 29th.It happened in his home around 11:50 p.m., police said.
Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office now reviewing deputy-involved fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is now reviewing the deputy-involved fatal shooting of 19-year-old Terry Williams that happened on Sunday, June 11th.
Man accused in shooting on basketball courts after he lost a fight pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- 31-year-old Ronqwell Fondren of Milwaukee, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph Benson, was in court Wednesday, August 30th for his preliminary hearing.Fondren pleaded not guilty to the following charges:
MILWAUKEE -- 31-year-old Ronqwell Fondren of Milwaukee, charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Joseph Benson, was in court Wednesday, August 30th for his preliminary hearing.Fondren pleaded not guilty to the following charges:
Red Cross assists 2 adults after fire in apartment in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two adults are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in an apartment near 35th and Hopkins.It happened around 11:30 a.m.MFD officials said upon firefighters' arrival, they could see fire coming from the second floor of the two-story apartment building.The North Shore Fire Department assisted.There were no injuries, and no one was found inside the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Two adults are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in an apartment near 35th and Hopkins.It happened around 11:30 a.m.MFD officials said upon firefighters' arrival, they could see fire coming from the second floor of the two-story apartment building.The North Shore Fire Department assisted.There were no injuries, and no one was found inside the building.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
Police work to ID victim with ties to Milwaukee amid death investigation in Racine Co.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working with the Racine County Sheriff's Office in an effort to confirm the identity of a victim amid a death investigation in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.Police said the deceased is believed to have ties to the Milwaukee area.The body was discovered Wednesday morning, August 30th.A cause of death is under investigation.Again -- officials are working to confirm the victim's identity.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working with the Racine County Sheriff's Office in an effort to confirm the identity of a victim amid a death investigation in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.Police said the deceased is believed to have ties to the Milwaukee area.The body was discovered Wednesday morning, August 30th.A cause of death is under investigation.Again -- officials are working to confirm the victim's identity.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa police arrest burglary suspects near 95th and Keefe
WAUWATOSA -- Milwaukee and Wauwatosa police on Wednesday, August 30th teamed up to arrest burglary suspects near 95th and Keefe.Police said Wauwatosa officers on a "directed patrol assignment involving burglaries to homes," observed suspects enter a home in the area.The area was cordoned off, and Milwaukee police helped Wauwatosa police arrest the suspects.An investigation is ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
WAUWATOSA -- Milwaukee and Wauwatosa police on Wednesday, August 30th teamed up to arrest burglary suspects near 95th and Keefe.Police said Wauwatosa officers on a "directed patrol assignment involving burglaries to homes," observed suspects enter a home in the area.The area was cordoned off, and Milwaukee police helped Wauwatosa police arrest the suspects.An investigation is ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
Officials: Man in Buick going 80 mph admits to driving "kinda fast" before hit-and-run crash that injured 4
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run crash that injured four people, including a ten-year-old child, near Fond du Lac and Armitage Avenues.Marcus Wade has been charged with the following:
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run crash that injured four people, including a ten-year-old child, near Fond du Lac and Armitage Avenues.Marcus Wade has been charged with the following:
Milwaukee police: Fight leads to gunfire, 1 seriously wounded
MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old man was shot and wounded after a fight on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday afternoon, August 29th.Milwaukee police say they shooting happened in the neighborhood near 25th and Auer around 2:30 p.m.The victim was driven to a hospital by a passer-by.
MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old man was shot and wounded after a fight on Milwaukee's north side on Tuesday afternoon, August 29th.Milwaukee police say they shooting happened in the neighborhood near 25th and Auer around 2:30 p.m.The victim was driven to a hospital by a passer-by.
Prosecutors: Triple shooting at bar happened after argument over incident on dance floor
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have been criminally charged in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Angel Ortega at Kaña nightclub near 5th and National early Saturday, August 26th.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have been criminally charged in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Angel Ortega at Kaña nightclub near 5th and National early Saturday, August 26th.
Facebook, Google matching donations to Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund
HOUSTON, Texas -- Facebook and Google are matching donations to people affected by Hurricane Harvey, the tech giants announced on Tuesday, August 29th.Facebook says it will match every dollar raised through its platform, up to $1 million, for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.The money will support local recovery and rebuilding efforts.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Facebook and Google are matching donations to people affected by Hurricane Harvey, the tech giants announced on Tuesday, August 29th.Facebook says it will match every dollar raised through its platform, up to $1 million, for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.The money will support local recovery and rebuilding efforts.
"If they did their job..." Family blames security for man's death in triple shooting at Kaña nightclub
MILWAUKEE -- Family members of a 20-year-old man shot and killed inside a nightclub on Milwaukee's south side Saturday, August 26th say he was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and he shouldn't have been in the club in the first place.
MILWAUKEE -- Family members of a 20-year-old man shot and killed inside a nightclub on Milwaukee's south side Saturday, August 26th say he was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and he shouldn't have been in the club in the first place.
"Swift water, you got no chance:" MFD's Dive Rescue Team trains for scenarios like those in Texas
MILWAUKEE -- As first responders in Texas rescue Tropical Storm Harvey victims from rising waters, members of the Milwaukee Fire Department's Dive Rescue Team are viewing the images coming out of the Lone Star state with a trained eye.
MILWAUKEE -- As first responders in Texas rescue Tropical Storm Harvey victims from rising waters, members of the Milwaukee Fire Department's Dive Rescue Team are viewing the images coming out of the Lone Star state with a trained eye.
Driver arrested after 2-vehicle crash near Muskego and Burnham in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested after a crash near Muskego and Burnham Monday afternoon, August 28th.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the striking vehicle fled after the crash, but that person was quickly taken into custody.A male victim inside the vehicle that was hit suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and was taken to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested after a crash near Muskego and Burnham Monday afternoon, August 28th.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the striking vehicle fled after the crash, but that person was quickly taken into custody.A male victim inside the vehicle that was hit suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and was taken to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing.
Caught on camera: Woman offers reward for info. leading to arrest of man who stole flower pots
MILWAUKEE -- Police are seeking suspect(s) and a resident is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of the individual(s) responsible for stealing flower pots outside her home near Teutonia and Cornell.The resident contacted FOX6 News to share video of a suspect in this case.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are seeking suspect(s) and a resident is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of the individual(s) responsible for stealing flower pots outside her home near Teutonia and Cornell.The resident contacted FOX6 News to share video of a suspect in this case.
Body recovered from Lake Michigan now identified as Waupaca man
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the deceased person recovered from Lake Michigan on Sunday, August 27th has been identified as 48-year-old Christopher Melik of Waupaca.Officials say it is not believed that Melik’s death is suspicious in nature.Sheriff’s officials said Melik's body was located around 2:00 p.m. after a citizen report of what appeared to be a body in the water south of Meyer Park.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the deceased person recovered from Lake Michigan on Sunday, August 27th has been identified as 48-year-old Christopher Melik of Waupaca.Officials say it is not believed that Melik’s death is suspicious in nature.Sheriff’s officials said Melik's body was located around 2:00 p.m. after a citizen report of what appeared to be a body in the water south of Meyer Park.
12-year-old boy shot, seriously injured near 9th and Greenfield in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspects after a 12-year-old was shot and seriously wounded.It happened around 3:00 p.m. between 9th and 10th and Greenfield in Milwaukee.Police said a suspect in a vehicle fired shots in the area, and the boy was struck by the gunfire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspects after a 12-year-old was shot and seriously wounded.It happened around 3:00 p.m. between 9th and 10th and Greenfield in Milwaukee.Police said a suspect in a vehicle fired shots in the area, and the boy was struck by the gunfire.