'I was assaulted:' Officer Mensah shares his side of the story following protests outside home
Suspended Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah told his side of the story on camera for the first time, Wednesday. He said protesters came onto his girlfriend's property and assaulted the couple.
Police respond to state rep?s account of incident outside officer?s home
Though he has no photos or video to back up his statements, and though he admitted he did not see it happen, a state lawmaker says a suspended police officer pulled the trigger during a protest outside the officer's home Saturday.
Congressman 'stands ready' to bring federal agencies to Wauwatosa after protest outside officer's home
Though he has no photos or video to back up his statements, and though he admitted he did not see it happen, a state lawmaker says a suspended police officer "pulled the trigger" during a protest outside the officer's home Saturday.
Wauwatosa city leaders discuss how to keep Officer Joseph Mensah safe
Wauwatosa's mayor met with the police chief on Monday morning, Aug. 10 to talk about how to keep a suspended police officer safe after violent protests at his home.
Wauwatosa Officer Mensah issues statement after police say protesters targeted his home
Police said armed protesters fired a single shotgun round into the back door.
Wauwatosa Officer Mensah issues statement after police say protesters targeted his home
Police said armed protesters fired a single shotgun round into the back door.
'Protesters tried to kill me:' Video shows shot fired outside home of Wauwatosa Officer Mensah
FOX6 News reached out to Mensah and his attorney, and we expect to hear from him Monday. He released a statement Sunday on Facebook.
Wauwatosa Common Council passes mask ordinance, ban on neck restraints
The Wauwatosa Common Council passed two different ordinances during a virtual meeting on Tuesday night in response to events that have transpired over the last several months.
Wauwatosa Common Council passes mask ordinance, ban on neck restraints
The Wauwatosa Common Council voted 12-2 in favor of a city mask mandate that would take effect if the state's mandate were to be rescinded.
Business down significantly at Forty Winks Inn in Wauwatosa due to COVID-19
The pandemic is taking a major toll on hotels. During what typically is the busiest times of the year, Bud Metzger is barely getting by.
'A devastating blow:' Business down 70% at Forty Winks Inn in Wauwatosa due to COVID-19
For the first time in 42 years, Bud Metzger says his business is down 70%.
Wauwatosa officer involved in 3 deaths in 5 years believes he was suspended to appease protesters
Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah spoke out for the first time since he was involved in the fatal shooting of three men in the line of duty over the past five years. Community members have called for his firing, and for Mensah to face homicide charges. Mensah told a radio host Tuesday he fired his weapon in self-defense.
Wauwatosa officer involved in 3 deaths in 5 years believes he was suspended to appease protesters
For the first time, we're hearing from Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah, who fatally shot three men in the line of duty over the past five years, shootings he says were in self-defense.
Tosa community gathers to discuss police relations, status of Officer Joseph Mensah
Community members assembled at Wauwatosa's Hart Park on Tuesday night, July 21 to discuss community-police relations and the employment status of suspended Officer Joseph Mensah with city and police department leaders. Mensah has been involved in the shooting deaths of three people in five years. The district attorney cleared Mensah of wrongdoing in the 2015 death of Antonio Gonzales and the 2016 death of Jay Anderson. The most recent case -- the death of 17-year-old Alvin Cole earlier this year -- remains under investigation.
Engine maker Briggs & Stratton files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
Brother of Wauwatosa officer involved in 3 shootings in 5 years launches fund to 'clear his name'
WAUWATOSA -- The brother of Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah, suspended by the Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission following three fatal officer-involved shootings in five years, has launched a GoFundMe.com account, alleging his brother "has been treated unfairly and unjustly by mob mentality and anti-police rhetoric." The family is trying to raise money " to fight all the inaccurate dissemination of information and defamation of character which have been made," and allow Mensah to "clear his name."Mensah was suspended by the PFC in a unanimous vote by the five commissioners on July 15 as part of a special meeting in which the PFC accepted administrative charges filed against Mensah by the family of Jay Anderson.
Wauwatosa School District reopening plan calls for in-person learning 5 days a week
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa School District on Friday, July 17 announced students will be in the classroom five days a week during the 2020-2021 school year.The first day of school is set for Sept. 1.
Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah suspended by city’s Police and Fire Commission
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah has been suspended by the city’s Police and Fire Commission (PFC).The unanimous vote by five commissioners, done virtually over zoom because of the pandemic, comes as part of a special meeting on Wednesday, July 15 that accepted administrative charges filed against Mensah by the family of Jay Anderson."This is not a criminal investigation, this is a hearing on the unemployment status of the officer complained about," said Alan Kesner, Wauwatosa city attorney.
Growing pressure in Wauwatosa to fire Officer Joseph Mensah, accused of killing 3 in line of duty
WAUWATOSA -- There is growing pressure in Wauwatosa for the city's Police and Fire Commission to fire Officer Joseph Mensah.