http://www.city.milwaukee.gov60en-usTitan CMSMilwaukee Police have released surveillance video of the suspect responsible for the November 18 armed robbery at a Sentry Food Store. The suspect entered the business at 7101 W. Lisbon Avenue at about 6:15 a.m. and demanded money from the cashier while implying that he had a gun. The suspect grabbed money from the cash drawer and left the store. He fled in a dark, 4-door auto, possibly a Dodge Intrepid. The suspect is described as a black male, 25 to 35-years-old, 5’9”, 200-120 lbs., stocky build, medium complexion, low hair cut, slight beard and mustache, gold hoop hearing in left ear, wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MilwaukeePoliceSeekInformationonRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MilwaukeePoliceSeekInformationonRobberySuspect.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009The City of Milwaukee is taking a new initiative to fight graffiti using peer-to-peer communication. Thanks in part to winning a grant from Keep America Beautiful, the City will be hosting a contest to encourage kids to come up with a 30 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) that will air on Milwaukee’s 103.7 KISS-FM. The winners of the contest will participate in the professional production of their radio PSA at the KISS-FM studios. The theme of the initiative is “Graffiti In Any Language Is Wrong!” The top three winners of the PSA contest will be picked up from their schools by limousines and driven to the KISS-FM studios for the professional production of their winning commercial. A special “making of” video showing the behind the scenes work of crafting the PSA will air on Milwaukee Cable TV Channel 25. The contest will be open to all Milwaukee County kids from ages 13 to 18 years old. Posters from the Milwaukee School of Languages will be on display in March 2010 at City Hall when the contest winner is announced. A special anti-graffiti web page featuring information about the contest, information about anti-graffiti efforts, alternative activities for youth and educational materials about graffiti, will be linked on the KISS-FM website at www.1037kissfm.com. Actual production of the radio PSA is slated for March 2010. Pictures and the PSA’s from the runners-up and contest entrants will be posted on the radio station’s website for their friends to look at. The mission of the peer-to-peer educational campaign is to help turn youth away from graffiti and towards more productive activities. For more information contact the City of Milwaukee’s Anti-Graffiti Program at 414-286-5441 or 286-3853.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/NewInitiativetoFightGraffitiAnnounced.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/NewInitiativetoFightGraffitiAnnounced.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009Two Milwaukee Police officers were treated for smoke inhalation after rushing into a burning east side apartment building to save residents. At about 4 a.m. on November 17 Officer C.J. Bennett was on patrol when he heard an audible alarm and saw fire coming from a building in the 1700 block of W. Lafayette Place. Officer Bennett immediately called for help and ran into the building to alert the residents of the fire. Officer Shelli Lemke arrived on the scene and rushed to the second floor of the building. While crawling on her hands and knees because of the think smoke she yelled for anyone that may be left in the building to get out. Officer Bennett and Lemke have both been released from local hospitals after treatment for smoke inhalation. Investigators believe that the fire was caused by a cooking accident.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/BraveOfficersRushIntoBurningBuildingtoSaveResidents.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/BraveOfficersRushIntoBurningBuildingtoSaveResidents.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has arrested four of November’s 10 Most Wanted. Rudy Payne, Jimmy Kelly, Demetrice Wright, and Calvin Brown have all been arrested. Tips from the public continue to be a great help in getting these dangerous criminals off the street. Help MPD catch the other six wanted suspects. Call 414-935-7360 with your tips. Remember, you can stay anonymous.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/FourofNovembers10MostWantedArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/FourofNovembers10MostWantedArrested.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of the suspect believed to be responsible for the armed robberies at three banks and two restaurants on Milwaukee’s south side. The robberies were at: -TCF Bank at 123 W. Oklahoma on November 8 -Tri City Bank at 250 W. Holt on November 8 -George Webb’s Restaurant at 2028 W. Mitchell on November 7 -George Webb’s Restaurant at 2012 W. Layton on November 7 -US Bank at 4015 S. Howell on November 7 (video) The suspect is described as a white male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’10”-6’, 160-180 lbs., slim build, light complexion, slight mustache, wearing glasses, a dark baseball cap with “88” on the front, a gray hooded pullover sweatshirt with “Harley-Davidson” on the front and blue jeans. The suspect is driving a small white 4-door auto, possibly a Toyota Echo. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-309-0077. http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/HelpMPDIdentifySouthSideRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/HelpMPDIdentifySouthSideRobberySuspect.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009Milwaukee Police were sent to a suicide attempt on the N. 35th Street viaduct about 10:15pm on November 7. Upon arrival Milwaukee Police Officer Steve Kuspa observed two citizens standing by a railing of the bridge. He came up to them and then observed them holding a third subject who was on the other side of the bridge trying to jump. Officer Kuspa and two citizens then pulled him back over to the other side. He was held until a police conveyance vehicle arrived to take the subject to the hospital to be checked and then out to the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex. The subject's brother stated he was upset because of family troubles and wanted to end it all.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MilwaukeePoliceOfficerAssistsinRescue.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MilwaukeePoliceOfficerAssistsinRescue.htmMon, 09 Nov 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of the suspect in a November 5 strong-arm robbery on Milwaukee’s south side. At about 11:30 a.m. the suspect demanded money from the victim. When the victim said that she had none the suspect asked if she had a debit card. The suspect and the victim then went to an ATM at a business at 6th and Oklahoma where the victim withdrew money and gave it to the suspect. The suspect then fled with the money. The suspect is described as a black male, 17 or 18-years-old, 6'3"-6'4", slim build, 230 lbs., dark complexion, clean shaven, wearing a black baseball cap, white t-shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes, a black back back, and diamond stud earings. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-309-0077.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDSeekingInformationonRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDSeekingInformationonRobberySuspect.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009Two Milwaukee men have been charged for an October 26 armed robbery in which the victim’s car was taken. The suspects followed a 24-year-old Milwaukee man into a store in the 200 block of E. Center Street at about 9:30 p.m. The suspects asked the victim if he wanted to purchase drugs. The suspects surrounded the victim when he said he wasn’t interested and started to walk out of the store. One suspect then displayed a handgun hit the victim. The suspects took the victim’s keys and wallet and fled in the victim’s car. Officers responded and determined that the car that was taken was equipped with OnStar. With the assistance of OnStar the officers were able to track the vehicle to the 3700 block of N. 9th Street. The officers arrested 19-year-old Devaries Hughes driving the car. Anthony Bradford, 22, was a passenger in the car and also arrested. Both were charged with Armed Robbery by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. A 20-year-old man was also in the car and arrested but has not yet been charged.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/Robberysuspectsarrestedinvictimscar.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/Robberysuspectsarrestedinvictimscar.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009The Milwaukee Police Band and friends will hold their annual concert at the historic Pabst Theater this Saturday night, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Milwaukee Police Band office at 414-935-7933, or at the will call table the night of the performance. http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDBandConcertthisSaturdayatthePabstTheater.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDBandConcertthisSaturdayatthePabstTheater.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009Milwaukee Police have arrested 33-year-old Calvin L. Brown, Jr. of Milwaukee in connection with multiple armed robberies in the Milwaukee area. Brown was arrested in a north side house at about 2:30 p.m. on November 2 after police received a tip from someone who saw Brown on television. Investigators believe that Brown may be responsible for as many as 14 recent robberies in the Milwaukee area, including several at CVS and Walgreen’s stores. Brown will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/UPDATEArmedRobberySuspectCalvinBrownArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/UPDATEArmedRobberySuspectCalvinBrownArrested.htmTue, 03 Nov 2009Milwaukee Police Department District 2 together with the Milwaukee City Attorney's Office boarded up a gang house in the 2000 block of S. 35th St. after the District 2 Community Prosecution Unit filed a public nuisance action in Milwaukee County Circuit Court against the property owner. The City Attorney's office filed a lawsuit alleging that the property facilitated criminal gang activity and was being used by individuals who intimidated neighbors and destroyed any sense of neighborhood tranquility. During an armed robbery investigation on August 9, 2009, Milwaukee Police officers searched the property and found drugs, drug paraphernalia and ammunition. Police also discovered that three known gang members were residing at the property. With the closing of this house, the work of the Community Prosecution Unit - a combination of efforts of the Milwaukee Police, Milwaukee City Attorney, Milwaukee County District Attorney and the Department of Neighborhood Services - shared in a visible sign of success. The most important element is the community members. Members of the District 2 Community Prosecution Unit were on hand to board up the house and return the open spaces of this neighborhood to the residents. "As long as gangs control a neighborhood, the residents do not," Chief Edward A. Flynn said. "The removal of this gang house means now informal social controls can take root in this area."http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDCityAttorneyShutDownandBoardUpGangHouse.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009November/MPDCityAttorneyShutDownandBoardUpGangHouse.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009Milwaukee Police have identified 33-year-old Calvin L. Brown as a suspect in several armed robberies in the Milwaukee area, including at two CVS Pharmacies and two Walgreen’s Stores. Brown may also be using the name Donald Rouse or Don Brown. He is 6’3”, 295 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. He has a scar on his forehead and a pierced ear. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Calvin Brown is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpMPDCatchRobberySuspectCalvinBrown.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpMPDCatchRobberySuspectCalvinBrown.htmThu, 29 Oct 2009Milwaukee Police arrested a 34-year-old Milwaukee woman who robbed three George Webb Restaurants and a tattoo shop on Milwaukee’s south side. Customers at the George Webb’s at 3133 S. 92nd Street held Jennifer M. Stefanovic for police after she jumped onto the counter and announced that she had a gun during an October 24 robbery attempt. Stefanovic had also robbed the George Webb’s at 2028 W. Mitchell Street in Milwaukee and 4845 W. Forest Home in Greenfield earlier that same day. Investigators also linked Stefanovic to the October 7 armed robbery at the Moving Shadow Ink Tattoo Store at 4308 W. Forest Home Avenue. Stefanovic has been charged with four counts of Armed Robbery – Implied Weapon by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SouthsideRestaurantRobberySuspectArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SouthsideRestaurantRobberySuspectArrested.htmWed, 28 Oct 2009A Milwaukee Police officer shot a 30-year-old drug suspect as the man drove a van at officers attempting to stop his vehicle and arrest him for drug dealing. The incident occurred at 11:19 p.m. in the area of N. 19th St. and W. Capitol Dr. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. During Tuesday night’s patrol, uniformed officers from District 5 were saturating the area regarding ongoing concerns, including drug activity and violent crime. In the 4000 block of N. 19th St., officers observed what they believed to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction by a person in a van. One officer parked his squad and began to approach the driver’s side of the van on foot as his partner approached the passenger side. As the officers approached, they observed the driver making furtive movements and partially standing in the seat as if concealing something. The driver suddenly began backing up the van toward the officers who were behind it. Believing the officers behind the van were in danger of great bodily harm, the officer on the passenger side of the van discharged his weapon, striking the driver. The suspect’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. No officers were injured in the incident. Inside the van, police recovered a significant amount of drugs packaged for sale, cash and paraphernalia commonly used in drug sales. The suspect has an arrest record with the Milwaukee Police Department for drug possession and sexual assault. He is currently under arrest. . The officer who discharged his weapon is 35 years old with nearly five years of service. He is assigned to District 5 As is standard operating procedure, the incident is under investigation by the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, and the officer was placed on administrative duty pending the completion of the investigation. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will make the final determination in the incident.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/DrugSuspectShotAfterDrivingAtOfficers.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/DrugSuspectShotAfterDrivingAtOfficers.htmWed, 28 Oct 2009The successes continue for the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit with an announcement today from Chief Edward A. Flynn that a DNA sample has led to the clearance of a 1989 homicide in Milwaukee. Rita D. Scott was killed on September 15, 1989 on the city’s north side. Her murder went unsolved for 20 years until the Milwaukee Police Homicide Cold Case Unit resubmitted DNA samples during their investigation into a number of unsolved homicides of women in Milwaukee. Detectives from the unit resubmitted the DNA evidence in January 2009 and in May, a match was found between the submitted profile and Illinois serial killer Lorenzo Fayne. Fayne is currently serving five life sentences at the Menard Correctional Institution in Chester, Illinois for the killing of five children in the early 1990s. Fayne was on Death Row until his sentence was commuted by former Illinois Governor George Ryan. “I am proud of the work of the Milwaukee Police Homicide Cold Case Unit in bringing to justice those criminals who may have stopped looking over their shoulder,” Chief Flynn said. “Just because justice is delayed doesn’t mean it is forever denied.” Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said of the unit, “This case again demonstrates how we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring justice to victims and their families.” The Unit gained international attention in September when Chief Flynn announced that the unit had identified and arrested serial killer Walter Ellis after connecting his DNA profile to the deaths of nine women over 21 years. Ellis has been charged in seven of those homicides. The Unit has submitted evidence in about 70 cold case homicides to the State Crime Lab and is awaiting results on about 20 of those cases. The Milwaukee Homicide Cold Case Unit continues its work to provide closure to families who have waited years for solace in the death of their loved ones.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/ColdCaseUnitBringsClosureToFamily20YearsAfterMurder.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/ColdCaseUnitBringsClosureToFamily20YearsAfterMurder.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009Detectives from the Milwaukee Police Department developed information from a citizen that helped them identify and arrest the suspects responsible for the October 13 robbery at the M&I Bank located at 8300 W. Silver Spring. Milwaukee Police arrested Johnny R. Bibbins, 35 of Milwaukee, on October 22. Bibbins is on parole for two prior robberies. Bibbins implicated Bobby R. McGhee, 35, as his getaway driver. McGhee was arrested and admitted to detectives that that he drove for Bibbins and that Bibbins gave him money for his efforts. Bibbins and McGhee were each charged with one count of Robbery of a Financial Institution by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/UPDATECrossDressingBankRobberArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/UPDATECrossDressingBankRobberArrested.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009Milwaukee Police quickly arrested five suspects believed to be responsible for an October 15 armed robbery on Milwaukee’s north side. A 60-year-old man was working with a friend in his garage in the 2300 block of N. Grant Boulevard when the suspects took their cell phones, money, and wallets. One of the suspects was holding a pistol grip shotgun at the time of the robbery. The suspects fled, and the victims flagged down an officer who was patrolling the area. Police Officer Doug Anderer checked the area and arrested one suspect in a nearby alley, while a second suspect was arrested by other squads that were responding to the area. Officers found the shotgun that was used in the crime in a yard the suspects had been in. While the officers were at the scene of the robbery the victims called their credit card companies to report the cards stolen. They were told that the cards were being used at Judy’s Red Hots at 48th and Lisbon. Detectives immediately went to the restaurant and arrested three more suspects as they tried to discard the victims’ credit cards and flee. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged 18-year-old Marcus D. Hill and 17-year-old Charleston Bobo each with one count of Armed Robbery in connection with this offense.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SuspectsCaughtUsingVictimsCreditCardsatRestaurant.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SuspectsCaughtUsingVictimsCreditCardsatRestaurant.htmTue, 27 Oct 2009Hear about what is going on in the Milwaukee Police Department straight from the source. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn does a 10-minute sit-down interview on "CrimeLine" on Time Warner Cable, Channel 411. Chief Flynn discusses a series of topics from the capture of the city's serial killer to the Department's exciting branding campaign. He also shares his mission for the Milwaukee Police Department with the audience. The program will run indefinitely and is available to download for free at any time to Time Warner digital cable customers. Those wishing to see the programs simply go to Channel 411 on Time Warner Cable, click on the "Your Community" tab, then on "CrimeLine." There will be a list of programs to choose from on various crime prevention subjects.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/ChiefFlynnonTimeWarnerCable.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/ChiefFlynnonTimeWarnerCable.htmThu, 15 Oct 2009Milwaukee Police arrested a 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl for the October 10 armed robbery at Manny’s Import Shoes. Jovonte H. Love and a 17-year-old accomplice entered the store at 531 W. Lapham at about 2:15 p.m. The 17-year-old grabbed four pairs of shoes and walked out of the store without paying. When an employee of the store tried to stop her Jovonte Love intervened with a pistol. He took money from the employee and from the store’s cash register. The victim knew Love as someone who had previously been in the store. He was later able to identify Love for investigators, and officers from District 2 went to Love’s home on October 11. Love ran from the house, but was arrested later that day. Officers found some of the stolen shoes in Love’s home. Love later identified his accomplice, who was arrested on October 12. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged Jovonte Love and the 17-year-old girl each with one count of Armed Robbery. http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SuspectsArrestedForSouthsideShoeStoreRobbery.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/SuspectsArrestedForSouthsideShoeStoreRobbery.htmThu, 15 Oct 2009Milwaukee Police have a 36-year-old burglary suspect in custody thanks to the keen observation skills of District 7 Sergeant Christopher Quinlan. Sergeant Quinlan was patrolling the area of N. 64th Street and W. Capitol Drive shortly after 2 a.m. on October 16 when he saw two suspects kicking in the front door to Domino’s Pizza at 6327 W. Capitol Drive. The suspects ran as soon as they saw Sergeant Quinlan, but Sergeant Quinlan caught one of the suspects in a yard in the 3900 block of N. 64th Street. The 36-year-old Whitewater man is currently on parole supervision for burglary. He will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/QuickArrestofDominosBurglarySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/QuickArrestofDominosBurglarySuspect.htmFri, 16 Oct 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of a September 27 armed robbery at the McDonald’s Restaurant located a t 1220 N. 35th Street. At about 4:45 a.m. the suspect forced an employee into the restaurant and took money from the registers and safe while he displayed a gun. The suspect then fled southbound from the restaurant on foot. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-20’s, 5'7"-5'9", 170-210 lbs, wearing a shirt on his head, a black jacket and blue pants with red and white writing on them. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-270-0036.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDSeekingMcDonaldsRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDSeekingMcDonaldsRobberySuspect.htmThu, 01 Oct 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of a September 28 armed robbery at the Family Dollar store, located at 5808 W. Hampton Avenue. At about 12:30 p.m. the suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun and took money. The suspect then fled the store on foot. The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or 20’s, 5’11”, 130-135 lbs., slender build, wearing a dark navy baseball cap, a navy blue sweatshirt, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-271-0104.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDSeekingFamilyDollarRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDSeekingFamilyDollarRobberySuspect.htmTue, 06 Oct 2009Milwaukee Police arrested a 27-year-old Milwaukee man after he barricaded himself in his northwest side residence and threatened to shoot officers. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment in the 8100 block of W. Hampton Avenue shortly before 1 a.m. on October 9. When the officers arrived the suspect, who had three young children with him, armed himself with a handgun and held one of his children while threatening to shoot the officers. The officers called for additional resources, and members of the Neighborhood Task Force’s Tactical Enforcement Unit and negotiators from the Criminal Investigation Bureau responded. The negotiators maintained dialogue with the suspect for several hours, and when it appeared as if the suspect had fallen asleep the tactical officers entered the apartment. When the suspect struggled with the officers an electronic control device was used to subdue him. He was arrested, and all three children were found unharmed and reunited with their mother. The suspect will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDBringsHostageSituationtoSuccessfulEnd.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/MPDBringsHostageSituationtoSuccessfulEnd.htmFri, 09 Oct 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of an October 10 armed robbery at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 7550 W. Perkins Place. At about 1:10 a.m. the suspect entered the store and struck the cashier, stated he had a gun and demanded that the register be opened. Another employee was also struck when he came to the aid of the cashier. The suspect fled the store with a wastebasket full of tobacco products. The suspect is a black male between 30 and 35-years-old, 6'-6'2", 230-250 lbs., stocky build, dark complexion, mustache and beard, wearing a baseball style hat, a gray button-up short sleve shirt with black on the arms, black pants, and black shoes. This suspect may be the same individual responsible for the October 8 armed robbery of the CVS Pharmacy located at 1650 N. Farwell Avenue. Anyone with information is aksed to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-283-0022.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpNeededinIdentifyingCVSRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpNeededinIdentifyingCVSRobberySuspect.htmMon, 12 Oct 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance photos of the suspect in an October 13 armed robbery at the M&I Bank located at 8300 W. Silver Spring Drive. At 12:38 p.m. the suspect, who disguised himself as a woman, entered the bank and presented a demand note to the teller threatening that he had a bomb. The suspect obtained money from the teller and fled. The suspect is described as a black male between 25 and 35-years-old, 5’8”-6’, 160-180 lbs., medium build, dark complexion, wearing prescription eyeglasses, a curly brown shoulder length wig, red lipstick, a brown zip-front jacket with fur trim on the hood, a turquoise shirt, brown pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-286-0095.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpMPDIdentifyCrossDressingBankRobber.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009October/HelpMPDIdentifyCrossDressingBankRobber.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009A Milwaukee Police Officer was shot when he was executing a high-risk search warrant for guns and drugs at a home in the 3200 block of N. 12th St. at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Officers from District 5 and the Tactical Enforcement Unit of the Neighborhood Task Force were working in concert with the Violent Crime Impact Team, to seize illegally possessed guns and drugs. As the officers were breeching the door to the house named in the search warrant, they loudly identified themselves as police officers. As the officers entered, a subject from the house shot at the officers, striking one officer in the arm. At least one officer returned fire but no one else was struck. The officer is being treated at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Chief Edward A. Flynn visited with the officer at the hospital after the shooting where Chief Flynn said the officer, “was in good spirits and was surrounded by family and friends.” The officer is 44 years old with 17 years of service in the Milwaukee Police Department. He is assigned to the Tactical Enforcement Unit of the Neighborhood Task Force. Police arrested six suspects from the house, including the target individual named in the search warrant, and they are currently being questioned. Milwaukee Police recovered a handgun from the residence and are currently tracing its origins. As is standard operating procedure, the incident is under investigation by the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will make the final determination in the incident.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/OfficerShot093009.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/OfficerShot093009.htmWed, 30 Sep 2009A 29-year-old Milwaukee man was charged with Armed Robbery after taking a necklace and a PSP from a 15-year-old boy waiting for a bus on Milwaukee’s south side. The suspect, Jorge Agosto-Ortiz, approached the victim who was waiting for a bus in the 2700 block of S. 20th Street at about 4:30 p.m. on September 21. The suspect displayed a gun ant took the property from the victim. Officers saturated the area and found the suspect riding a bicycle. The officers found the stolen property on the suspect and he was arrested. The suspect was charged by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office after he was positively identified by the victim. http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/QuickArrestLeadstoChargesinPSPRobbery.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/QuickArrestLeadstoChargesinPSPRobbery.htmTue, 29 Sep 2009Milwaukee Police Department District 4 Officers Steven Jegen and Calvin Watson arrested a 16-year-old Milwaukee boy shortly after the boy used a handgun to rob an 18-year-old man in the 5600 block of N. 37th Street. The suspect took property from the victim at about 4:30 p.m. on September 27. Officers Jegen and Watson spotted the suspect when they were checking the area. The suspect ran but was quickly taken into custody. The handgun that was used by the suspect was also recovered. The suspect will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/RobberySuspectArrestedAfterRunningFromOfficers.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/RobberySuspectArrestedAfterRunningFromOfficers.htmMon, 28 Sep 2009Excellent investigation by District 3 Officer Todd Smolen led to a September 24 arrest of a 20-year-old burglary suspect. Officer Smolen investigated a burglary on September 11 in the 3800 block of W. Galena where a 60” flat screen television was taken from a house. Realizing there was a good chance for evidence recovery at the scene, Officer Smolen asked for assistance from technicians assigned to the Identification Section who recovered fingerprints believed to be the suspects’. Officer Smolen later received a tip that the suspects took the television to a house near N. 38th and W. Cherry. He located the television in the basement and more fingerprints were processed. Two suspects were identified by the fingerprints, and on September 24 Officer Smolen spotted one suspect, Dontrell Dolton, while he was on patrol. Officer Smolen arrested Dolton. Officers are still seeking a second juvenile suspect.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/ExcellentInvestigationLeadstoBurglaryArrest.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/ExcellentInvestigationLeadstoBurglaryArrest.htmFri, 25 Sep 2009The Milwaukee Police Department has released surveillance video of a September 20 armed robbery at the Cousin’s Subs, located at 801 E. Capitol Drive. The suspect gave a demand note to the cashier threatening to shoot her if he didn't get money. The cashier gave the suspect money from the register and the suspect then fled. This may be the same suspect involved in the robbery of the Subway restaurant at 4833 W. Burleigh the previous day. The suspect is described as a black male, 25-30-years-old, 5'6"-5'7", 190-200 lbs., light complexion, round face, thin mustache, 4-gold upper teeth, and a tattoo of teardrop or dollar sign ($) under his right eye. He was last seen wearing a powder blue hooded sweatshirt with white writing and black jeans. Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau at 414-935-7360, reference Report #09-263-0158.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDSeekingSubShopRobber.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDSeekingSubShopRobber.htmThu, 24 Sep 2009When off-duty MPD Detective Terrence Bender saw employees of a local restaurant chasing a knife-wielding robber on September 17 he immediately sprang to action. Scott A. Deutscher, 29 of Milwaukee, pulled a knife and demanded money from the El Greco Restaurant, located in the 9100 block of W. Appleton, shortly after 3 p.m. After Deutscher tried to open the cash register the owner called for the assistance of other employees who chased him from the restaurant. Deutscher cut one of the employees with a knife while being chased, but was arrested with the assistance of Detective Bender in the 8900 block of W. Villard. Investigators determined that Deutscher matched the description of the suspect who robbed Video West, located in the 8500 block of W. Lisbon, on both September 13 and September 14. Deutscher was charged with two counts of Armed Robbery and one count of Attempted Armed Robbery by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/OffDutyDetectiveNabsRobberySuspect.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/OffDutyDetectiveNabsRobberySuspect.htmThu, 24 Sep 2009District 7 Captain William Jessup reports that there has been a slight increase in house burglaries in District 7. Most of these burglaries happen during the daytime, and in many large flat screen televisions are taken. Other electronic items such as digital cameras and laptop computers are also being stolen.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDCombatingBigScreenBurglaries.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDCombatingBigScreenBurglaries.htmTue, 22 Sep 2009Two suspects were arrested for a September 11 armed robbery in the 1000 block of E. Pleasant Street. Christopher Hatcher and Vincent Lockhart, both 20-years-old, followed the 43-year-old victim into his residence at about 1:05 a.m. Hatcher produced a handgun and demanded money from the victim. The victim fled to a laundry room where Lockhart hit him with a chair. Hatcher and Lockhart then took property from the victim, including the victim’s car. The victim was able to identify Hatcher, who was arrested and told investigators that Lockhart was his accomplice. Lockhart was arrested, and both suspects were charged with Armed Robbery by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Lockhart recently served prison time for a previous robbery. When released on that robbery he was to be on parole until 2014.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDArrestsPleasantStreetRobberySuspects.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/MPDArrestsPleasantStreetRobberySuspects.htmTue, 22 Sep 2009Milwaukee Police arrested a 20-year-old Milwaukee man for the attempted armed robbery of the Wendy’s Restaurant located at 627 E. Capitol Drive. The suspect walked into the restaurant and displayed a handgun to the employees and demanded money. When a customer screamed the suspect ran before getting any money. Officers arrested the suspect in the 3400 block of N. Holton. The officers also found the pistol the suspect used. He will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/SuspectinWendysRobberyArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/SuspectinWendysRobberyArrested.htmTue, 22 Sep 2009Milwaukee Police arrested a 50-year-old Milwaukee man for burglary after witnesses saw the suspect take several cowboy hats and a belt from LaMexicana Records at about 11:30 p.m. on September 21. The suspect used bricks to smash the front window of the business and take the property. Witnesses told officers that were in the area and the suspect was quickly arrested near S. 13th and W. Lincoln. The suspect was carrying the stolen property at the time of his arrest. The suspect has a lengthy arrest record with the Milwaukee Police Department for a variety of crimes including theft, disorderly conduct, loitering, drug offenses, and burglary. He will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/LincolnAvenueBurglarArrested.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/LincolnAvenueBurglarArrested.htmTue, 22 Sep 2009Milwaukee Police arrested Reginald L. Tracy shortly after Tracy robbed a Milwaukee couple of their car. Tracy, an 18-year-old Milwaukee man, approached the victims on their parking slab in the 4200 block of N. 16th Street at about 11:20 p.m. on September 10. He took the victims’ car, along with the victims’ wallet, purse, and other property. The victims’ Chevy Tahoe was equipped with the On Star system, which monitors the location of the car. Using the On Star system officers were able to find the car in the 3400 block of W. Garfield with Tracy driving. Tracy was arrested, and officers found the .38 caliber revolver Tracy used in the robbery under the front seat. Tracy has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery and one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/RobberySuspectArrestedDrivingVictimsCar.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/RobberySuspectArrestedDrivingVictimsCar.htmThu, 17 Sep 2009A man whose DNA is linked to nine unsolved homicides of females over a 21-year period has been arrested by Milwaukee Police, Chief Edward A. Flynn and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced Monday, September 7, 2009. The DNA belonging to Walter E. Ellis, 49, of Milwaukee, was found on the bodies of nine women; eight prostitutes and one female who was a runaway who was involved in the drug trade. The homicides occurred between 1986 and 2007 on Milwaukee’s north side. “This case was solved with shoe leather and science,” said Chief Flynn. “Continuing advances in DNA technology have enabled us to link these homicide cases, and it was good police work pursuing numerous leads that led to the arrest of a suspect.” http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/SerialKillerArresthttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009September/SerialKillerArrestMon, 07 Sep 2009In Milwaukee and nationwide, the economy is declining. When it comes to crime, too many people are asking the wrong questions about the impact of the economy on crime. We know that unemployed factory workers don't start snatching purses or break into their neighbor's home. Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn said back in November at a meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police that the impact of the declining economy would first be seen in stressed families, made more so by financial uncertainty, resulting in increased domestic violence and child abuse. The first quarter homicide numbers in Milwaukee bear that out and Chief Flynn said today in announcing the data, “We are sounding the alarm.” The Milwaukee Police Department’s data shows that 41 percent of homicides in 2009 have been due to family violence – either domestic violence or child abuse. That three-month total is more than twice the entire number of family violence-related homicides annually over the past 10 years. In the entire year of 2008, 15 of 71 homicides were due to family violence – 21 percent. This year, after only three months, that percentage has nearly doubled with 7 of 17 homicides resulting from child abuse or domestic violence. “I can put cops on the dots where crime occurs but I can’t put them inside homes to deter family violence,” Chief Flynn said. “Public safety is not a spectator sport and we need the community to share resources and to watch out for one another.” Chief Flynn, a board member of the national group, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, strongly supports parent coaching programs, “because we know children who are maltreated are more likely to commit crimes as adults,” he said. Mayor Barrett cited many resources for families in crisis and emphasized the need for people to call for assistance when they need to “take a step back before tragedy strikes.”http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/FamilyViolence040209.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/FamilyViolence040209.htmThu, 02 Apr 2009Nearly 1,600 fewer people were victims of violent crime in Milwaukee the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to data released today by Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn. The first quarter crime data clearly shows the continuing decline of major crime in Milwaukee. Highlights include a 20 percent reduction in robbery, a 23 percent reduction in aggravated assault, a 20 percent reduction in burglary, and a 30 percent reduction in auto theft. “I wanted to announce these numbers in the heart of Milwaukee’s entertainment district,” Chief Flynn said. “I am sending the message to our community that Milwaukee is open for business. This is a safe place for everyone to come to enjoy all that this city has to offer and the Milwaukee Police Department is clearly having a positive effect. Our presence is being felt.” “Public safety has always been my top priority, and these numbers show that we remain on the right track,” Mayor Tom Barrett said. “I’m pleased with the positive trend. I thank Chief Flynn, members of the police department and everyone in the community who has participated in crime reduction and prevention plans.” Chief Flynn cited the combination of hard work, resource allocation, the Differential Police Response Unit, information sharing between detectives and patrol officers and special investigations set up by the district commanders for the continuing downward trend in violent crime. The release of the first quarter data comes after Chief Flynn announced a 10 percent reduction in violent crime in Milwaukee in 2008, including a historic reduction in homicides of young African American males.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/Q1CrimeReduction09http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/Q1CrimeReduction09Wed, 15 Apr 2009Chief Edward Flynn has made a tactical decision to change the Milwaukee Police Department’s armaments in response to what amounts to an arms race with the criminal element. Seven mass shootings have left 53 people dead since March 10 and it is often the patrol officer who is the first responder to these incidents. Law enforcement has learned many lessons from the tragedy of Columbine. One such response has been that police agencies nationwide are stepping up the types of weapons officers carry so they can respond to active shooter situations that endanger officers and the community’s lives. At the Milwaukee Police Department, officers will now carry rifles instead of the previously used shotguns.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009April/MPDAnnouncesNewPatrolRiflesForOfficers.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009April/MPDAnnouncesNewPatrolRiflesForOfficers.htmWed, 29 Apr 2009Milwaukee Police Department squad cars will soon be equipped with special tools designed to quickly cut though car seatbelts thanks to the generous donation of a New York knife company. The Ontario Knife Company (www.ontarioknife.com) of Franklinville, New York donated 100 seatbelt cutters that will be deployed in Milwaukee Police squad cars throughout the city. This donation came after Ontario Knife heard the story of the dramatic rescue of David Harper from a burning SUV on Milwaukee’s south side. Two off duty Milwaukee firefighters and an off duty Milwaukee Police lieutenant were assisted by numerous bystanders to free the boy who was trapped in his seat in the burning vehicle.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/SeatbeltCutters.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/SeatbeltCutters.htmThu, 27 Aug 2009Alert bicycle patrol officers from District 5 arrested a 19-year-old Milwaukee man as he tried to steal a car in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood overnight. Officers Jamie Rosado and Christopher Ottaway were on patrol in the area of N. Fratney Street and W. Locust Street at 11:30 p.m. on August 17 when they saw a man acting suspiciously. They followed the man to the 2800 block of N. Fratney Street where they saw the suspect’s legs sticking out of a parked 1996 Toyota Camry. The suspect ran when he saw the officers, but he was quickly arrested a block away. The officers found that the suspect was using a screwdriver to try to steal the car. The suspect will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/SuspectCaughtTryingtoStealCarinRiverwest.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/SuspectCaughtTryingtoStealCarinRiverwest.htmTue, 18 Aug 2009Two new shows providing information to the community on Milwaukee Police Department operations have been added to the roster of programs on CrimeLine, Channel 1111 on Time Warner Cable. Viewers may now view short (about 10 minutes each) programs on the MPD's Marine Operations Unit and a program on how the MPD conducts police pursuits. Additionally, viewers may watch news conferences by Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn in their entirety, including the Department's announcement on our 6-month crime decreases and the MPD's new branding/recruiting campaign. Those wishing to see the programs simply go to Channel 1111 on Time Warner Cable, click on the "Your Community" tab, then on "CrimeLine." There will be a list of programs to choose from on topics ranging from those above to various crime prevention subjects.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/TwoNewCrimelineShows.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/2009August/TwoNewCrimelineShows.htmWed, 12 Aug 2009Milwaukee Police are seeking the suspect in the May 26 armed robbery of the First Service Credit Union, 333 N. 35th Street. The suspect entered the credit union shortly before 9:30 a.m., displayed a handgun, and demanded and obtained money. The suspect then fled eastbound on foot. The suspect is described as an African-American male in his early to mid 20’s, 5’8”-5’10”, 150-160 lbs., with a medium build and complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a zipper, black pants, white tennis shoes, and a white mask over the lower portion of his face. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this suspect is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/Robbery052609.htmhttp://www.city.milwaukee.gov/Robbery052609.htmThu, 28 May 2009