CRIME & SAFETY
'She was an angel': Family of 4-year-old killed in hit-and-run heartbroken
MILWAUKEE — A hit-and-run crash near Teutonia Avenue and Green Tree Road in Milwaukee seriously injured a 27-year-old mother and killed her 4-year-old daughter. Family members identified the victims to WISN 12 News as Gloria Hymes and Zekani Hymes-Wilson. "She was an angel. She was adorable, sweet, loved to...
Milwaukee man sentenced to life in prison for killing popular local barber
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 25-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Monday, April 29, for shooting and killing a popular Milwaukee barber. Prosecutors say Joel Blake fatally shot Dominic Carter in September of 2021 at Domino's Pizza near Silver Spring and Lovers Lane. Carter was a well-known barber...
Man stabbed while driving, Wauwatosa woman charged with attempted homicide
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - A Wauwatosa woman is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, accused of stabbing a man while he was driving on April 13. Prosecutors said 18-year-old Athena Anderson told police "vampires stab people in the neck, so they can kill their prey." According to a criminal complaint, the...
Sherman and Florist crash, Milwaukee man guilty at trial
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man was found guilty at trial on Wednesday, May 1 in connection to a crash that killed three women last year. A jury convicted 23-year-old Everton Stewart of six felonies and a misdemeanor: three counts of hit-and-run involving death, three counts of knowingly operating while revoked causing death, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. He previously pleaded not guilty to a different set of charges, court records show.
1 person in custody following police chase from Jackson to West Bend, Wi
April 30, 2024 – Jackson, Wi – UPDATE- Jackson Police initiated a pursuit of a vehicle around 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024. According to West Bend Police that pursuit north on Jackson Drive extended into West Bend where police deployed spike strips on River Road. The tires...
Milwaukee 12-year-old accused of killing mom returns to court
MILWAUKEE - There is still no decision on whether a 12-year-old charged as an adult for killing his mom over a video game will be moved into children's court. It's been six weeks since this fight began. The judge said even she's anxious to make a decision. As the 12-year-old...
Milwaukee shooting, 95th and Brown Deer, 2 wounded
MILWAUKEE - Two people were shot and wounded in Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 30. It happened around 10 p.m. near 95th and Brown Deer Road. Police say an 18-year-old was located at the scene and taken to the hospital for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot injury. A 17-year-old was located at the hospital with non-fatal gunshot injuries.
West Allis lounge shooting; 18-year-old man pleads guilty in deal
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old boy during a birthday party a Bug n Out Lounge in West Allis in February 2023 has reached a plea deal. Lawrence Griffin pleaded guilty on Monday, April 29 to a single charge of first-degree reckless...
Grafton man taken into protective custody following incident, evacuation of nearby homes
A 36-year-old Grafton man was taken into protective custody by the Ozaukee County Special Response Team and Grafton police following an incident on Spring Street that compelled authorities to evacuate nearby homes and notify local schools. Shortly before noon Monday, Grafton Police responded to a dispatch call requesting police respond...
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