$10K cash bond for Cudahy HS power lifting coach accused of sending girl inappropriate photos, video

CUDAHY -- A Cudahy High School power lifting coach, facing four felony charges, accused of sending inappropriate photos and video to a girl, 17, was in court for the first time Tuesday, March 6.As Kurt Wojciechowski, 45, made his initial appearance in court, a preliminary hearing was set for March 14, and cash bond was set at $10,000.

Cudahy HS power lifting coach accused of sending girl inappropriate photos, video

CUDAHY -- A Cudahy High School power lifting coach is facing four felony charges, accused of sending inappropriate photos and video to a girl, 17.Kurt Wojciechowski, 45, of Cudahy faces four counts of exposing a child to harmful material.According to a criminal complaint, "several people" reported concerns about Wojciechowski, a power lifting coach at Cudahy High School, and his attention to a girl, 17.

Arrested: Coach at Cudahy HS under investigation for inappropriate relationship with student

CUDAHY -- A coach at Cudahy High School is under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a student.District officials say they learned about the accusations on Monday, Feb. 26 and contacted police.The Cudahy Police Department initiated the investigation.

Cudahy woman in custody, accused of stabbing roommate in chest with knife

CUDAHY -- A woman, 42, was taken into custody early Thursday, Feb. 22, accused of stabbing her roommate in Cudahy.The victim, a man, 39, was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed in the chest with a knife.

Cudahy bank robbery leads to pursuit that ends on golf course in Grant Park

CUDAHY -- Cudahy police tell FOX6 News a bank robbery led to a vehicle pursuit that ended on the golf course in Grant Park Friday, November 10th.According to Cudahy police, shortly after 12:15 p.m., a suspect entered the Landmark Credit Union on Packard Avenue, demanded money from a teller, and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

Cudahy police searching for Pedro Tosado; convicted felon considered armed and dangerous

CUDAHY -- Police are searching for a 22-year-old convicted felon who fled from Cudahy police multiple times in one week.The situation began when Cudahy police officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding and erratic driving near South Pennsylvania and Layton Avenues on Friday, September 8th.Police say the driver, identified as 22-year-old Pedro Tosado, stopped in St.

K-9 Ezzo retires after 50+ dog years with the Cudahy Police Department

CUDAHY -- A K-9 officer in Cudahy has hung up his vest -- retiring after 50+ dog years with the Cudahy Police Department!Cudahy police announced K-9 Ezzo's retirement on Thursday, June 29th.

Former Cudahy PD spokeswoman pleads guilty to misconduct in office

CUDAHY -- A former Cudahy Police Department spokeswoman on Wednesday, June 21st pleaded guilty to a felony count of misconduct in office-act/excess authority.A misdemeanor charge of theft-business setting, greater than $2,500 was dismissed as a result of the plea deal.40-year-old Melissa Mueller will be sentenced on June 27th.A Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office detective launched an investigation in this case, which revealed "numerous instances of suspicious activity involving Mueller, including criminal activity observed on surveillance video at the Cudahy Police Department's lobby desk."PHOTO GALLERYAccording to a "probable cause affidavit," Mueller, who served as a spokeswoman for the Cudahy Police Department was accused of misconduct in public office and theft (less than $2,500).That affidavit states that on August 3rd, 2016, Cudahy Police Chief Thomas Poellot reported to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office he had suspicion that Mueller was stealing from the Cudahy Police Department by taking cash paid in satisfaction of parking tickets, and failing to properly deposit said funds with the department.That affidavit states that on July 23rd, a man was seen on surveillance video handing Mueller $25 for a parking ticket in Cudahy.

Man injured after crashing motorcycle in Cudahy; alcohol and speed appear to be factors

CUDAHY -- A 42-year-old Milwaukee man was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning, June 21st following a motorcycle crash in Cudahy.Cudahy police received multiple 911 calls shortly before 3 a.m. regarding a motorcycle crash near College Avenue and Ace Industrial Drive.