'My fear turned to terror:' Mother of boy, 17, punched by officer during arrest at Mayfair issues statement
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has obtained a statement from the mother of a 17-year-old boy who was punched by a Wauwatosa police officer during a controversial arrest caught on camera at Mayfair Mall.The statement, issued to FOX6 News through a law firm, reads as follows:
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has obtained a statement from the mother of a 17-year-old boy who was punched by a Wauwatosa police officer during a controversial arrest caught on camera at Mayfair Mall.The statement, issued to FOX6 News through a law firm, reads as follows:
2 men federally indicted in connection with armed robbery at Swan Pharmacy in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- Two men have been federally indicted in connection with the December 2016 robbery of Swan Pharmacy on North Avenue in Wauwatosa.Elix Powell and Antoino Jamerson face three counts -- Hobbs Act Robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence and receipt of stolen property.The armed robbery happened on Dec. 28, 2016.After the crime, Wauwatosa police asked for help identifying the suspects.Police said the men entered the Swan Pharmacy in broad daylight -- around 9:15 a.m -- with a weapon and a mission."It was a takeover-style robbery where they physically went behind the pharmacy counter, physically interacted with employees threatened employees, displayed a gun," said Lieutenant Brian Zalewski, Wauwatosa Police Department.Surveillance photos show victims had to take cover."You don't typically see that level of aggression or violence when you do have a robbery," said Lieutenant Zalewski.The suspects didn't want cash.
WAUWATOSA -- Two men have been federally indicted in connection with the December 2016 robbery of Swan Pharmacy on North Avenue in Wauwatosa.Elix Powell and Antoino Jamerson face three counts -- Hobbs Act Robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence and receipt of stolen property.The armed robbery happened on Dec. 28, 2016.After the crime, Wauwatosa police asked for help identifying the suspects.Police said the men entered the Swan Pharmacy in broad daylight -- around 9:15 a.m -- with a weapon and a mission."It was a takeover-style robbery where they physically went behind the pharmacy counter, physically interacted with employees threatened employees, displayed a gun," said Lieutenant Brian Zalewski, Wauwatosa Police Department.Surveillance photos show victims had to take cover."You don't typically see that level of aggression or violence when you do have a robbery," said Lieutenant Zalewski.The suspects didn't want cash.
Wauwatosa police release new video after Mayfair Mall arrest; use of force review underway
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Monday, May 14 released surveillance video that police say shows more of the interaction between an officer and a 17-year-old boy following a controversial arrest on Friday, May 11.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Monday, May 14 released surveillance video that police say shows more of the interaction between an officer and a 17-year-old boy following a controversial arrest on Friday, May 11.
3 arrested following police pursuit, crash near 84th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were arrested after a police pursuit in Milwaukee Friday night, May 4.According to Wauwatosa police, at around 5 p.m. a minivan was eluding police.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were arrested after a police pursuit in Milwaukee Friday night, May 4.According to Wauwatosa police, at around 5 p.m. a minivan was eluding police.
Watch: Dashcam video shows police chase through Wauwatosa after attempted traffic stop
WAUWATOSA -- New dashcam video shows a police chase through Wauwatosa, after officers attempted a traffic stop.It happened Tuesday, March 20.Police say officers ran the plates, and discovered the vehicle had been stolen, so they tried pulling it over.It eventually rolled and crashed near Capitol and Appleton.A man, 18, was taken into custody.
WAUWATOSA -- New dashcam video shows a police chase through Wauwatosa, after officers attempted a traffic stop.It happened Tuesday, March 20.Police say officers ran the plates, and discovered the vehicle had been stolen, so they tried pulling it over.It eventually rolled and crashed near Capitol and Appleton.A man, 18, was taken into custody.
Wauwatosa police: 1 shot fired at apartment building near 63rd and North; no victim found
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police said evidence indicates one shot was fired at an apartment building near 63rd and North in Wauwatosa Wednesday afternoon, March 28.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police said evidence indicates one shot was fired at an apartment building near 63rd and North in Wauwatosa Wednesday afternoon, March 28.
Vehicle crashes into Best Buy across from Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police late on Wednesday afternoon, March 28 were on the scene at the Best Buy across from Mayfair Mall, after a vehicle went off the road.The vehicle went off Mayfair Rd., struck a pole and then crashed into the Best Buy store.It's unclear whether any injuries were suffered, or what might have caused the crash.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police late on Wednesday afternoon, March 28 were on the scene at the Best Buy across from Mayfair Mall, after a vehicle went off the road.The vehicle went off Mayfair Rd., struck a pole and then crashed into the Best Buy store.It's unclear whether any injuries were suffered, or what might have caused the crash.
Wauwatosa Crime Stoppers look to identify gas station salt theft suspect
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa officials are looking to track down a suspect involved in three separate salt thefts from the Mobil gas station near 86th and North, and the Mian's gas station near Mayfair and Wisconsin.The Wauwatosa Police Department released photos of the suspect, along with the description of his vehicle -- a 1997-2004 Ford F-150, possibly gray in color.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa officials are looking to track down a suspect involved in three separate salt thefts from the Mobil gas station near 86th and North, and the Mian's gas station near Mayfair and Wisconsin.The Wauwatosa Police Department released photos of the suspect, along with the description of his vehicle -- a 1997-2004 Ford F-150, possibly gray in color.
Call with tips: Suspect sought for robbing Tri City National Bank in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police asking for help to identify a suspect who robbed the Tri City National Bank on Bluemound Rd.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police asking for help to identify a suspect who robbed the Tri City National Bank on Bluemound Rd.
Police: Brothers in custody after 1 shot in leg at Macy's entrance at Mayfair Mall
WAUWATOSA -- One person was shot in the leg during an altercation between brothers at the entrance to Macy's at Mayfair Mall.It happened Saturday, Feb. 3 around 8:15 p.m.Wauwatosa police said they learned the brothers were involved in a minor physical altercation during which one was shot in the leg.
WAUWATOSA -- One person was shot in the leg during an altercation between brothers at the entrance to Macy's at Mayfair Mall.It happened Saturday, Feb. 3 around 8:15 p.m.Wauwatosa police said they learned the brothers were involved in a minor physical altercation during which one was shot in the leg.
Recognize him? Wauwatosa police seek driver of striking vehicle after hit-and-run crash
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police are seeking the driver of a striking vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Jan. 18 near North Ave.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police are seeking the driver of a striking vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Jan. 18 near North Ave.
'Paper Team' crew: 4 charged, $70K worth of merchandise stolen from stores 20+ times in 2 months
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police have released surveillance video showing retail theft suspects running from the Saks Fifth Avenue store at the Mayfair Collection with their arms loaded with merchandise.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police have released surveillance video showing retail theft suspects running from the Saks Fifth Avenue store at the Mayfair Collection with their arms loaded with merchandise.
Attempted homicide charges filed against driver after pursuit, shootout with Wauwatosa police
WAUWATOSA -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man has been criminally charged -- accused of shooting at Wauwatosa police after a chase ended near the intersection of 85th and Concordia on Milwaukee's northwest side.
WAUWATOSA -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man has been criminally charged -- accused of shooting at Wauwatosa police after a chase ended near the intersection of 85th and Concordia on Milwaukee's northwest side.