MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is operating a stop-and-frisk program that mostly targets black and Latino residents who are often detained without cause, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of six black and Latino plaintiffs who say they’ve been stopped once or multiple … [Read more...] about ACLU challenges Milwaukee Police Department’s stop-and-frisk program
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60-year-old man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee’s southwest side
MILWAUKEE — 60-year-old James Husted of Milwaukee is now criminally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Milwaukee’s southwest side last weekend. The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Dennis Gitter of Milwaukee. Husted faces the following charges: Hit-and-run resulting in death Operate motor vehicle while revoked – cause death … [Read more...] about 60-year-old man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee’s southwest side
Prosecutors: Wisconsin State Patrol trooper admitted to downloading, viewing, saving child porn
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A now former Wisconsin State Patrol trooper is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography. The accused is 53-year-old Frank Torrez of Cambridge, Wisconsin. Frank Torrez According to a criminal complaint, on February 7th, an investigator with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation was conducting an online … [Read more...] about Prosecutors: Wisconsin State Patrol trooper admitted to downloading, viewing, saving child porn
5-month-old baby dies of starvation several days after parents’ overdose deaths
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A 5-month-old Pennsylvania baby died of starvation and dehydration after her parents died from drug overdoses and she was left home by herself for several days. Autopsy reports show that 27-year-old Jason Chambers and 19-year-old Chelsea Cardaro died from acute fentanyl overdoses around Dec. 15, according to WJAC. The infant, identified as Summer Chambers, … [Read more...] about 5-month-old baby dies of starvation several days after parents’ overdose deaths
Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Republicans who lead a key Senate panel suspended their own rules Wednesday and advanced President Trump’s picks to lead the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments unilaterally, saying they had no choice after Democrats boycotted committee votes for a second day in a row. The Senate Finance Committee advanced Steven Mnuchin to lead Treasury and Rep. Tom Price as … [Read more...] about Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Police: 2 teens shot, injured during dispute near 76th and Capitol in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 76th and Capitol Drive Tuesday night, January 31st. It happened around 6:45 p.m. Police say a 17-year-old and 18-year-old shot each other during a dispute. Both victims transported themselves to different local hospitals for treatment. Milwaukee police say their investigation is ongoing. … [Read more...] about Police: 2 teens shot, injured during dispute near 76th and Capitol in Milwaukee
Crime bill package could send more youth to troubled prison
MADISON — Two Republican legislators want to expand the list of crimes that could land juveniles in the state’s troubled youth prison and remove limits on the length of their stay. The proposed changes come less than two weeks after the American Civil Liberties Union and the Juvenile Law Center filed a lawsuit alleging widespread abuse and overuse of solitary confinement at … [Read more...] about Crime bill package could send more youth to troubled prison
Woman charged with child neglect, admits to snorting heroin before driving with kids in car
GREENFIELD — A 37-year-old Milwaukee woman faces two counts of misdemeanor child neglect for an alleged incident which unfolded at the Speedway gas station near Loomis and Howard on Tuesday, January 17th. The accused is Natalie Reszczynski. According to the criminal complaint, customers at the gas station called Greenfield police after they noticed Reszczynski “appeared to … [Read more...] about Woman charged with child neglect, admits to snorting heroin before driving with kids in car
Homicide investigation underway near 35th & North Ave. in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says a homicide investigation is underway near 35th and North Ave. in Milwaukee. A preliminary report indicates a man has died on the scene. we will update this story as soon as more information is available. … [Read more...] about Homicide investigation underway near 35th & North Ave. in Milwaukee
Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States
It's a historic day for America: Republican Donald Trump soon takes the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States. Trump's hand will rest on his family Bible and the Abraham Lincoln Bible when he is sworn in at noon ET. (Read the text of the oath.) Official proceedings conclude with the new president’s inaugural address to the nation. USA TODAY … [Read more...] about Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States