Operation School's Out kicks off, Police Chief Flynn conducts annual roll call
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn conducted his annual roll call in conjunction with the beginning of Operation School’s Out on Tuesday morning, June 9th.The roll call took place outside James Madison Academic Campus on Florist Avenue.Operation School’s Out coincides with the last week of classes for many Milwaukee Public School students.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department and its Office of Community Outreach and Education say they will have a proactive presence around schools in the final days of the school year."We want to get the summer off to a successful start and that begins with getting our high school students into their neighborhoods in a safe manner," Chief Flynn said.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn conducted his annual roll call in conjunction with the beginning of Operation School’s Out on Tuesday morning, June 9th.The roll call took place outside James Madison Academic Campus on Florist Avenue.Operation School’s Out coincides with the last week of classes for many Milwaukee Public School students.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department and its Office of Community Outreach and Education say they will have a proactive presence around schools in the final days of the school year."We want to get the summer off to a successful start and that begins with getting our high school students into their neighborhoods in a safe manner," Chief Flynn said.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Demanding answers: Aldermen question police chief over server crash
MILWAUKEE -- A computer crash affecting some criminal cases in the city of Milwaukee?
MILWAUKEE -- A computer crash affecting some criminal cases in the city of Milwaukee?
"It's a positive process:" Chief Flynn meets with Fire and Police Commission for his annual review
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, May 21st went before the Fire and Police Commission for his annual review -- his final review before his contract is up in January.Flynn was appointed chief of police in January of 2008 and again in 2012.Thursday, Flynn sat down for his eighth review.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, May 21st went before the Fire and Police Commission for his annual review -- his final review before his contract is up in January.Flynn was appointed chief of police in January of 2008 and again in 2012.Thursday, Flynn sat down for his eighth review.
During kick off rally for mayoral campaign, Alderman Bob Donovan unveils 10-point public safety plan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, who is running for mayor, on Wednesday, May 20th held a "kick off rally" for his "2016 Common Sense for Milwaukee Mayoral Campaign." During that rally, held at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin on W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, who is running for mayor, on Wednesday, May 20th held a "kick off rally" for his "2016 Common Sense for Milwaukee Mayoral Campaign." During that rally, held at the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin on W.
"There is frustration:" Questions, but few answers over MPD video recording system failure
MADISON (WITI) -- A legitimate investigation -- or a stage for politics to play out?
MADISON (WITI) -- A legitimate investigation -- or a stage for politics to play out?
Ahead of Ceasefire Sabbath, Mayor Barrett, Chief Flynn reach out to city's faith leaders
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faith leaders in Milwaukee are coming together to promote peace.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Faith leaders in Milwaukee are coming together to promote peace.
"Let me see my child!" Mother says she's been denied access to son since officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He is in police custody at Children's Hospital -- and he's been there since April 24th, when he was shot by a Milwaukee police officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He is in police custody at Children's Hospital -- and he's been there since April 24th, when he was shot by a Milwaukee police officer.
Ultimate sacrifice: Law enforcement officers killed in line of duty remembered in solemn ceremony
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee police, family members to mark six months since Laylah Petersen was shot, killed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and other members of the Milwaukee Police Department will join the family of Laylah Petersen on Wednesday, May 6th to mark the six-month anniversary of the child’s death.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and other members of the Milwaukee Police Department will join the family of Laylah Petersen on Wednesday, May 6th to mark the six-month anniversary of the child’s death.
Fired Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney has 10 days to file appeal
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.Chief Edward Flynn fired Christopher Manney for inappropriately frisking the mentally ill Dontre Hamilton in a downtown park last April.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee police officer who was fired for improper procedure in the lead-up to a fatal shooting has 10 days to file an appeal in circuit court to try to get his job back.Chief Edward Flynn fired Christopher Manney for inappropriately frisking the mentally ill Dontre Hamilton in a downtown park last April.
Family: 15-year-old Marco Hilson, who died after five-vehicle crash "a good kid," not a gang member
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 15-year-old Marco Hilson, the driver of a vehicle that was stolen during an armed robbery and eventually involved in a crash involving five vehicles near 60th and Capitol last Wednesday, April 15th has died.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says Hilson died on Saturday, April 18th just before midnight.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 15-year-old Marco Hilson, the driver of a vehicle that was stolen during an armed robbery and eventually involved in a crash involving five vehicles near 60th and Capitol last Wednesday, April 15th has died.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says Hilson died on Saturday, April 18th just before midnight.
Charged: Three men accused in armed robbery of Walgreens store that preceded officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men have been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a Walgreens store near Fond du Lac and Hampton that preceded an officer-involved shooting last Wednesday morning, April 15th.Those charged include:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men have been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a Walgreens store near Fond du Lac and Hampton that preceded an officer-involved shooting last Wednesday morning, April 15th.Those charged include:
"Urban terrorists:" Wild 100s gang blamed for "extraordinary amount" of crime in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday afternoon, April 16th announced the arrest of "a lot of bad guys" -- members of the Wild 100s gang.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday afternoon, April 16th announced the arrest of "a lot of bad guys" -- members of the Wild 100s gang.
Ricky Chiles killed himself as police, U.S. Marshals closed in on his Chicago motel
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ricky Chiles, the man suspected of shooting and killing a man who had struck a toddler with his vehicle, killed himself on Thursday, April 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Ricky Chiles, the man suspected of shooting and killing a man who had struck a toddler with his vehicle, killed himself on Thursday, April 16th.
Police: Teen gang member who caused five-vehicle wreck bragged about stealing cars
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A teen inside a stolen car led police on a chase that ended in a serious crash involving five vehicles near 60th and Capitol in Milwaukee -- and it all started with an armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A teen inside a stolen car led police on a chase that ended in a serious crash involving five vehicles near 60th and Capitol in Milwaukee -- and it all started with an armed robbery.
"A lot of bad guys got caught:" Chief Flynn announces arrest of 11 "Wild 100s" gang members
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, April 16th announced the arrest of 11 people connected to more than 100 other recent arrests.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, April 16th announced the arrest of 11 people connected to more than 100 other recent arrests.
Officer shoots armed suspect during Walgreens robbery, two others in custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plainclothes Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect during a robbery at a Walgreens near Fond du Lac and Hampton on Wednesday morning, April 15th.Police Chief Ed Flynn said the incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. Officers assigned to an anti-robbery detail investigating a rash of armed robberies at pharmacies were in the neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A plainclothes Milwaukee police officer shot an armed suspect during a robbery at a Walgreens near Fond du Lac and Hampton on Wednesday morning, April 15th.Police Chief Ed Flynn said the incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. Officers assigned to an anti-robbery detail investigating a rash of armed robberies at pharmacies were in the neighborhood.
Chief Flynn: Fatal shooting near Hopkins & Stark sparked by "some kind of stupid fight"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a shooting incident that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl Monday night, April 13th started with an argument between two girls.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a shooting incident that led to the death of a 17-year-old girl Monday night, April 13th started with an argument between two girls.
"We have an obligation as a community:" Businesses, city leaders work to boost Milwaukee's near west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.
Chief Flynn pens editorial for Time Magazine's website, says officers are "depressed by current climate"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An editorial written by Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn was being featured on Time Magazine's website Thursday, April 9th.Chief Flynn says the officer-involved shooting in South Carolina is the "clearest example of documented wrongdoing" he has ever seen.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An editorial written by Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn was being featured on Time Magazine's website Thursday, April 9th.Chief Flynn says the officer-involved shooting in South Carolina is the "clearest example of documented wrongdoing" he has ever seen.