Milwaukee Police News

MPD Recognizes Heroism and Outstanding Work at Awards Ceremony

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the heroism and outstanding work of both citizens and members of the Milwaukee Police Department at the Spring Merit Awards Ceremony on May 15 at the Milwaukee Police Academy. The ceremony coincided this year with National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week. [...]

Sergeant Used CPR & AED to Revive Man

On March 13 at about 10:00 a.m., Milwaukee Police Officer Conway Nimmer was flagged down in the employee parking lot of District 4 by a woman who said her son had passed out in her vehicle. They had been enroute to the VA Hospital because her 54 year old son had been complaining of pain [...]

District Six Sergeant Nabs Fleeing Burglar

The recent arrest of a burglar on the city’s south side highlights the effectiveness of the Milwaukee Police Department’s data-driven strategy. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 1st Police Sergeant Robert Thiel was on patrol in the Palonia Neighborhood. Data showed that there had been an increase in burglaries in the area and [...]

District Two Officers Help Deliver Baby

Three Milwaukee Police Officers are being credited with helping to deliver a baby early Tuesday morning on the city’s near south side. While on patrol at about 7 a.m. on February 26, Police Officer Peter Ulatowski was flagged down for a car stopped in traffic at the intersection of West Beecher Street and South 4th [...]

Footprints in Snow Lead Officers to Robbery Suspects

When a group of young adults plotted to do an early morning robbery of a pizza delivery driver in the Riverwest Neighborhood, their plan didn’t include the possibility of ending up in jail. During the early morning hours of Friday, February 15, the four Milwaukee residents, ranging in age from 18 to 23, placed a [...]

Never Off-Duty, MPD Officer Cracks Car Break-In Case

District One Officer Scott Thorne was off-duty dining at a restaurant in the 2300 block of S. Kinnickinnic Avenue on February 10 when he saw a female suspect attempting to enter autos in a parking lot across the street. He recognized the female as matching the description of a suspect wanted for several entries into [...]

Observant D5 Officers Arrest Thief Who Tried More Than 200 Auto Break-Ins

On Wednesday, December 05, 2012 District 5 Police Officers Jason Rodriguez and William Feely conducted a field interview with two males, ages 16 and 18 for loitering in an alley in the 3800 block of N. Humboldt. During the interview, the officers discovered that both subjects had property on them from a theft from auto in [...]

Officer Arrests 8-Time Drunken Driver

On December 5 at 11:54 p.m., District 2 Officer Michael McGrath stopped a speeding car at 1120 S. Layton Blvd. that resulted in the arrest of the driver, Michael P. Kowalik, for Operating an Auto While Intoxicated. This will be Mr. Kowalik’s 8th offense of OAI and all of his arrests have been in the [...]

Officers Solve One Robbery, Prevent Another

On December 3 at 6:23 p.m. Distrtict 2 Police Officers Ryan Foth and Matthew Diener stopped a subject loitering in an alley at 14th and Greenfield. During the pat down search of the subject, the officers recovered a pellet pistol identical to a Glock .45. Officers Foth and Diener then checked the area and found a female [...]

Officers Arrest Suspect Amid House Full of Uncooperative Subjects

Officers assigned to the Neghborhood Task Force – Fugitive Apprehension Unit had been tracking a known subject who was wanted for Intimidation of a Witness for a Homicide case, Aggravated Assault, and stealing a car. The subject was reported to be in the area of 2700 N. 10th Street and Officer Jose Viera and Officer Rachel Goldbeck went to [...]

Officer’s Hunch Pays Off With Arrest of Nosy Neighbor

District 3 Police Officer Matthew Claudio along with other squads were dispatched to an Armed Robbery complaint in the 1100 blk of N. 24th St. on November 28. When they met with the victim, they found that he was unresponsive and had suffered a traumatic head injury and could not be interviewed. They believed they [...]

MPD, HIDTA Find Hidden Cash, Drugs

On September 30, 2012, Milwaukee Police Officers Matthew Davis and Jonathan Caya conducted a traffic stop of a drug suspect. PO Caya searched the vehicle and observed a large bag containing 11 smaller plastic baggies containing cocaine. The cocaine was recovered. On October 1, 2012, Milwaukee Police Officers Ryan Bergemann, Miguel Correa, Detective Abner Valcarcel [...]

Missing Person Turns Out To Be Wanted Suspect

On November 17 while on patrol, District 7 Police Officers Alan Brooks and Matthew Carsky saw some individuals loitering in an alley and conducted a field interview of them. One of the individuals had been reported to police as a missing person. Through the interview of the other individuals Police Officers David Gabbard, Brooks and Carsky were [...]

D3 Officers Track Down Armed Robbers

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, District 3 Officers Carlos Rutherford and Ashley Porubsky responded to the 2400 block of North 46th Street regarding an Armed Robbery complaint. Prior to arrival, the officers saw two males walking southbound on North 46th Street in the 2300 block on the west side of the street who matched the [...]

Good Police Work Nets Bad Guys, Assault Rifle

On Wednesday, November 13, 2012, at 2:45 a.m. District 3 Officers Andrew Kempen and Thomas Delaney responded to N. 16th St / W. North Ave for a report of shots fired. While enroute, the victim parked at 1940 W. North Ave. and flagged down the squad regarding the shots fired. The officers saw a single bullet hole on the [...]

D6 Officers Arrest Chronic Nuisance Suspect in Bay View

On November 7, 2012 District 6 Milwaukee Police Officers Eric Laux and LaTanya Diedrich responded to a Strong Arm Robbery complaint near the intersection of S. KK/E. Russell Ave. Their investigation found that the suspect in this offense had taken the victim’s cell phone. The next day, District 6 Officers Tyler Kirkvold and Kristopher Maduscha were [...]

TONIGHT: Citizens Awarded for Helping Catch Homicide Suspect

It’s not only police conduct that earns recognition – Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn will be presenting a citizen award for Valorous Conduct to to three citizens who went over and above for their fellow man. The awards will be presented at the Milwaukee Police Merit Awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 14 at 6 [...]

Officers Receive One of MPD’s Highest Honors

It is one of the Milwaukee Police Department’s highest honors – and those attending the Department’s Merit Awards Ceremony tomorrow will see the officers receive the Medal of Valor – Combat, in person. This award, and others will be presented Wednesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee Police Training Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. On [...]

Armed Suspect Can’t Outrun MPD

Two District 5 Officers didn’t let a long run and a few fences get in the way of an armed suspect. On Friday, November 9th, 2012, at 11:15 p.m., District 5 squads responded to a large house party in the area of 20th and Keefe Avenue that was getting out of control. The attendees, mainly [...]

Merit Awards November 2012: Bay View Sexual Assaults Solved

Following is the good police work that led to a Meritorious Service Award for Police Officer Amy M. Stolowski from the Sensitive Crimes Division. The awards will be presented Wednesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee Police Training Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. Over a period of several months, a series of sexual [...]

MPD Personnel Receive Merit Awards

Milwaukee Police personnel do outstanding work every day, and twice a year we take an evening to recognize them at the Milwaukee Police Merit Awards Ceremony. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Milwaukee Police Academy, 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. We hope local media will choose to [...]

MPD Detectives Take Drug Dealer Off Street

MPD Detectives David Lopez and Vincent Lopez were the lead case agents on a wiretap case named “The East Side Story.” A total of 45 people were indicted in this investigation, with the leader of the drug trafficking organization being sentenced on November 6. Earl R. Williams, Jr., 27, was convicted as part of a cocaine distribution [...]

Police Aide’s Heroism Off-duty Saves a Life

Police Aide Alberto Figueroa had just finished his tour of duty at District 7 on Nov. 1 and was on his way home when he observed a subject climbing onto the Lloyd St. bridge over Hwy 41 at N. 47th St. PA Figueroa engaged the subject in dialogue and learned that the subject was suicidal. The [...]

Sensitive Crimes Detectives Bring Child Abuse Suspect to Justice

On Friday, October 19, 2012, Jayden Banda, a 5-year old victim of horrendous child abuse, was presented at St Francis Hospital in a pulseless, non-breathing state by his mother. The victim’s body was covered in bruises. His heartbeat was restored and he was soon transferred to Children’s Hospital in critical condition. A few days later, the child [...]

D5 Officers Unmask Suspected Robber

On October 30, 2012 at 1:15 a.m., District 5 P.O. Chad Vartanian responded to an armed robbery at 1955 W. Capitol Dr. P.O. Vartanian broadcast a description of the suspects and a vehicle in which they fled from the scene. About five blocks from the robbery, District 5 P.O.s Chad Boyack and Nathan Fager observed a vehicle [...]

D3 Officers’ Shift Was Over But Crime-Fighting Wasn’t

On Monday, October 29th, 2012, at 12:07 a.m., District 3 Police Officers Hector Pagan and Hector Claudio were on their way to District 3 at the end of their shift. At that time, the officers saw a man being battered by four young males in the 2200 block of N. Sherman Blvd. The officers got out of their squad and attempted to [...]

Officers Arrest Robbers; Prevent Future Crimes

On Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 7:06 pm, District 5 Officers Melanie Beasley and Brendan Dolan were dispatched to the area of N. 15th and W. Keefe for an armed robbery complaint. When they arrived, they located the female victim and confirmed that an armed robbery had in fact taken place and there were about seven suspects [...]

District 3 “Operation Red Light” Arrests Sex Offender

On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, Police Officers Jakob Schmidt and Adam Isleb were assigned to District Three’s Anti-Prostitution Deployment, known as Operation Red Light. At about 7:48 a.m., they observed a maroon, four-door vehicle illegally parked in the middle of the roadway, near W. Vine St and N. 28th St. The driver of the vehicle was observed talking [...]

Officers Use Great Restraint, Arrest 5 Including 3 Felons With Guns

Officers Michael Gasser and Andrew Marx responded to the area of N. 30th Street and W. Atkinson Avenue for a subject with a gun call on Octobert 12, 2012. The caller provided vehicle information, including a license plate and reported the subjects were armed with a “Mac-10″ style gun. The officers located the vehicle at its [...]

MPD Endurance Club Raises $10,000 for Rare Cancer Cure

A big check will make a big difference to the Medical College of Wisconsin where they are researching the cure for a disease that affects litterally one in a million. Milwaukee Police Sgt. Sebastian Raclaw is that one – and he is raising money for a cure. Hundreds showed up Saturday, September 29, 2012 for [...]

Showcasing Good Work at District 5

On Tuesday, October 9, District 5 Officers hit the streets and continued to show the community that they are protected by hard-working officers. Police Officers Blaine Grabowski and Erica Taubenheim, while saturating a hot spot where violent crime has been occurring, located a vehicle entering the hot spot area and attempted a traffic stop. The [...]

Officers on Patrol Remove Graffiti from War Memorial

While on patrol Thursday in District 2 Officers Juan Lopez and Glenn Podlesnik observed gang graffiti on a World War II memorial at S. 8th St. and W. Windlake Ave. The two Officers, who are both veterans and members of the U.S. Marine Corps, took it upon themselves to get graffiti remover from the district and they removed the graffiti themselves. While clearning [...]

District 7 Officers Discuss Marijuana Grow Operation Bust

Some of the plants were taller than the officers. District 7 officers talked with CBS 58 News reporter Keith Meka last night about some good work in ending this drug operation. Watch the story here: http://www.cbs58.com/news/local-news/Backyard-pot-operation-busted-172580961.html

Act of Kindness by Officer During Police Protest March

Milwaukee Police Officer Elvis Lock didn’t want you to see this story. He, like so many officers who do small acts of kindness that leave a big impression, did it out of pure compassion and not to be featured in a story. But we want to tell the community good stories about our officers when [...]

District 7 Officers Bust Pot Grow Operation

On Tuesday September 9, 2012, District 7 Police Officer Logan Jeffrey developed information about a potential marijuana grow operationin the 3900 block of N. 71st St. The District 7 Anti-Gang Unit responded to the scene and after conducting surveilance, the marijuana grow operation was observed in a yard on that block. Officers conducted a search warrant and seized: 1. A [...]

NAMI Honors MPD for Crisis Intervention Training

When a suicidal man threatened to jump off a bridge, it was Milwaukee Police Sgt. James Bryce to the rescue. Now, the National Alliance for Mental Illness in Milwaukee will honor him publicly at a dinner tonight. On May 10, 2012, a 23-year-old man was threatening to take his own life, and was clinging to [...]

MPD Run to Benefit Abdominal Cancer Fund a Success

Hundreds showed up Saturday, September 29, 2012 for a run that took big steps to conducting research into the causes of abdominal cancer. At the end of the day, $10,000 was raised to help in the fight. The run was a benefit to raise money for the the Sebastian Raclaw Abdominal Cancer Research Fund. The goal is [...]

District 7 Officers Work Together to Find Burglars

On September 27, 2012, District 7 Sgt. Rodney B. Washington responded to the 4200 block of N. 73 St for a suspicious auto complaint. Police Officers Troy Johnson, Mladen Dukic, Brian Maciejewski, Nat Tharpe, Brrian Kobelinski, Jennifer Johnson, Alejandro Leal, Ryan Rediske, Elgerrith Tucker and Angela Ware. A neighbor called in stating that a blue Nissan with no plates [...]

Location, Location, Location: Officers Knew Where to Look for Robber

There is community-oriented policing, and there’s team policing. Milwaukee Police District 5 officers are a great example of what makes a successful police team. On September 6, 2012, at about 8:30 p.m., District 5 Lt. Heather Wurth, along with Police Officers Michael Walker and Chauncey Harris responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 3100 [...]

Officer Serves Milwaukee and the USA

Our officers who serve the city often serve their country, as well. Today, District 2 Day Shift recognized Milwaukee Police Officer Juan Lopez, a 15-year veteran with the Milwaukee Police Department. Today, he celebrated 20 years of service with the United States Marine Corps. Officer Lopez is a Marine Staff Sergeant and war veteran, in [...]

Officer Shot in Line of Duty Recovering But Still Fighting Crime!

Five burglars were taken into custody on Spetember 18 – and they’re repeat offenders for burglary and robbery. The story of their apprehension shows the dedication of the Milwaukee Police Department – both on- and off-duty members. On September 18, 2012 at 1:24 p.m., District 7 Police Officer Melissa Takacs responded to an entry in the [...]

Officer Continues Recovery After Being Hit by Wrong-Way, Drunken Driver

Milwaukee Police Officer Josh Albert continues his recovery from serious injuries he suffered after he was hit on I-94 while driving home from work at District 3 on Sept. 5, 2012. Erin Salmon, 23, has been charged with driving drunk the wrong way on I-94 after a night of drinking, according to the criminal complaint. Josh [...]

Officer in Right Place for Justice, Wrong Time for Thieves

On September 13, 2012 at 9:58 a.m., District 2 Police Officer Claude Osburn, Jr., observed two suspicious subjects loitering in the area of the El Rey parking lot at 3525 W. Burnham. Officer Osbourn was watching the area, as he was aware of numerous complaints of entries to autos. Officer Osbourn stopped the subjects to talk with them. His investigatation [...]

3 Armed Teens Caught by Good Police Work

On September 1, 2012, three juveniles, including one who was armed with a gun, went to the victim’s residence in the 2500 block of West Roosevelt. When the victim answered the door, they displayed the gun and demanded his property. They subsequently took various property belonging to the victim, including his car. The victim immediately [...]

Federal Jury Clears Officer Who Helped Shut Down Dogfighting Operation

On September 5, 2012, a federal court jury of seven citizens found that Milwaukee Police Officer James Jekanoski did not use excessive force when he arrested Robert Stokes during the execution of high-risk, no-knock search warrant at a drug house in November, 2007. The jury issued its verdict after hearing several hours of testimony relating [...]

Citizens Tackle Purse Snatcher

Over Labor Day weekend, a woman was at the Suds Your Duds Laundromat, 547 N 27th St. when the suspect grabbed the victim’s purse and the two of them struggled. The suspect then threw the victim down to the ground and fled. Meanwhile, down the street there was a sidewalk sale at 2711 W Michigan [...]

After News Conference on Burglaries, District 7 Officers Show How Arrests Are Made!

Just after Milwaukee Police gave a news briefing to media on the problem of burglaries citywide involving open windows, District 7 officers showed residents that they’re on the case by arresting two burglary suspects! On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 2 p.m., District 7 Sgt. Rodney Washington responded to a burglary in progress in the 2800 block [...]

Officer Shows Great Restraint When Confronted by Armed Suspect

District 5 Police Officer Dustin Langfeldt was assisting a stranded motorist in the 4100 block of N. 7 Street on Sept. 6, 2012 when he heard two gunshots from a nearby house. Officer Langfeldt immediately directed the motorist to seek safety behind his vehicle and then he went to the house to investigate. As Officer [...]

Officers Hear Shots, Quickly Find Suspects

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 11:54 p.m., District 3 Police Officers Leon Davis, Ryan Fekete, Christopher Randazzo and Sgt. Todd Smolen heard shots fired coming from the area of the 4200 block of W. North Ave. Upon approaching the area they came upon a shooting victim, a 22-year-old man. The officers quickly identified the [...]

Good Police Work Nabs Teen Burglars

While on special burglary patrol on August 29, 2012 in the area of W. Oklahoma Ave/W. Morgan Ave to S. 27th St. /35th St. District 6 Officers Phillip Rodriguez and Henry Dummann III, were flagged down at the in the 3200 block of south 31st St. by a woman who stated that three men had [...]

Suspect in Human Trafficking Faces Prison Time

Police Officers Tara Ferguson, Jaimie Hewitt and Detective Steve Wells, while assigned to the prostitution unit based out of Sensitive Crimes, conducted a human trafficking investigation involving a pimp named Maries D. Addison. The group identified and interviewed several women who had been prostituted or assaulted by Addison. Ultimately, they were able to get four victims to cooperate [...]

Hero Officer Fights to Recover from Injuries

Milwaukee Police Officer Joshua Albert is recovering from critical injuries he suffered when the car he was driving was struck by a drunken driver who was going the wrong way on I-94 this morning about midnight. Josh, 31, has had a noteworthy career with the Milwaukee Police Department in the short time he has been at MPD. He [...]

Motorcycle Officers Hear Shots Fired While Children Play in Neighborhood

Motorcycle Officers Jason Kotarak and John Kulmann were conducting follow up on a case on Aug. 23 in the 1300 block of W. Scott St. While talking to a person in the neighborhood, they heard several shots being fired. They went towards the direction of the shots and saw a man attempting to stuff a firearm in [...]

Officers in Right Place, Right Time – 4 Times in Same Night

District 5 and Neighborhood Task Force officers were in the right place at the right time on August 30 – four times. Officers were on patrol in the area of 18th and Olive. A school bus driver saw Officers Gerald Winding and Ronald Villagomez and told them about a juvenile in the area carrying a gun. The [...]

District 7 Officers Nab Thieves Who Burglarized Detective’s Home

A Milwaukee Police Detective who discovered his house had been burglarized also discovered shortly after that his co-workers are second to none when it comes to solving crimes! On August 21, on the northwest side of the city, District 7 Officer Paul Sanchez was checking on the property of several residents. While on patrol in [...]

Bank Robbers Don’t Stand a Chance with MPD Detectives on the Case

Catching bank robbers is an often-told success story in the Milwaukee Police Department’s Metropolitan Division. The Bank Robbery Unit is made up of seasoned detectives who stay on the trail until the arrest. Additionally, they train financial institution personnel how to behave during a bank robbery to ensure they stay safe during these dangerous crimes. [...]

District 7 Officers Always Get Their Man (Robber)!

On August 1 at 9:45 p.m., squads were dispatched to an armed robbery in the 2900 block of N. 46th St. As squads began to saturate a second robbery was reported to police on the same block. District 7 Police Officers Dionte King and Scott Wilson began a foot pursuit of a possible suspect. Meanwhile, [...]

Sensitive Crimes Detectives Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect

Outstanding work by the dedicated members of the Milwaukee Police Department’s Sensitive Crimes Division in catching a man suspected of exposing himself to women and then escalating to physically assaulting them. Anthony H. Kodrich, 23, of West Allis, was arrested and charged in connection with an assault July 27, 2012 at about 5:30 p.m. at [...]

Chief Flynn Statement on Law Enforcement Sacrifice

Statement from Milwaukee Chief of Police Edward A. Flynn on the sentencing this morning for Juan Alvarado. On Christmas Day 2011, Alvarado hit Milwaukee Police Officer Frank Vrtochnick with his car and left him for dead. Chief Flynn shared the following today: “In the past week, the dangers officers face each day are at the fore. As [...]

Officers Follow Map for Success in Catching Armed Robber

Some good police work from District 5 that illustrates how officers solve crime: Each day, a map is developed to highlight violent crimes in District 5 and it serves as a method for which to deploy proactive squads. During his roll call briefing on July 30, 2012, District 5 Sergeant Adam Zieger discussed the deployments [...]

Suspect Shoots into House While 4-year old Sits in Getaway Car

On July 31, 2012 just before noon, the Shotspotter gunshot locator system and witnesses reported shots fired into a residence in the 600 block of W. Chambers St. Witnesses gave a description of a female fleeing in a green pickup truck. Officers Rebecca Carpenter and Dennie Sanchez responded to the scene. While enroute, Officer Carpenter observed a matching vehicle [...]

Five-Time Drunken Driver Arrested After Pursuit

A man with five prior convictions for operating motor vehicles while intoxicated, and a felony arrest warrant for violation of parole from an operating while intoxicated conviction, was arrested last night after leading police officers on a pursuit that went from Milwaukee to Racine County. On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at about 6:10 p.m., a [...]

Officers Keep Victims, Witnesses Safe Through Trial

The following story is taken from a correspondence sent to District 2 supervisors after a jury recently convicted Thomas Kropp of aggravated battery with the intent to cause great bodily harm. Kropp viciously beat a known subject and has 25 prior convictions. He was just off extended supervision when the crime occurred. Kropp had tried [...]

Listen in as MPD Telecommunicator Saves The Day – And A Life

A Milwaukee Police Telecommunicator this weekend showed the kind of professionalism and compassion that truly demonstrate what it means to be a first responder. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 10:36 a.m., District 7 squads were dispatched to a subject with a gun complaint at a home on the city’s north side. The caller stated [...]

Another Arrest Thanks to iPhone App – And Great Police Work

There’s no app for good police work, but the combination of an iPhone locator and diligent officers solved a recent armed robbery. On Wednesday, June 27, District 7 Officers Joseph Sedlacek and Joseph Zingsheim worked with Anti-Gang Unit Officers on an armed robbery in the 4900 block of West Fond Du Lac Avenue. Police Officer [...]

Keen Observation Leads to Bathtub Burglars

Keen observation led two Milwaukee Police Officers to arrest burglars who were stealing items from a boarded up city property. On Monday, June 25, District 5 Officers Martin Gonzalez and Ronald Villagomez observed two suspects removing two cast iron bathtubs from a boarded-up vacant building in the 3300 block of North 25th Street and placing [...]

Felon With Firearm Taken Off Street

Heads-up work by two District 3 Police Officers gets a handgun and the felon who possessed it off the street. On Thursday, June 28, District 3 Police Officers Jason DeWitt and Ryan DeWitt were conducting patrol activity in an area beset by violent crime in the 2100 block of North 39th Street at about 5 [...]

Teamwork Makes Good Police Work in D7 With Arrest of Burglars, Robbers

Some heads-up police work in District 7 landed two suspects in jail for burglary and robbery. On July 3, 2012, at 5:45 p.m., squads were dispatched to the 3200 block of North 41st Street for an entry in progress at a home on that block. District 7 Sgt. Rodney Washington arrived along with District 7 [...]

Officers Catch Robber After He Tosses Gun

On July 11 at about 9:10 p.m., District 3 Police Officers Allen Tenhaken, Markel McKinley and Corianna Chisum were conducting a field interview in the 900 block of North 27th Street. Officer Tenhaken was flagged down by a woman in a white sedan who was pointing east on West Kilbourn Avenue, saying, “He went that [...]

Officers Arrest Four Violent Suspects

On July 23 at 1:45 a.m., District 7 Officers Martez Ball and Sarah Beland were stopped at West Capitol Drive at North 35th Street for the red traffic light when they saw four suspects walking east across North 35th Street toward the bus stop. Moments later, they saw a man running west from the bus [...]

Officers’ Swift Feet Aid in Arrest of Riverwest Robber

On July 19, at about 9:56 p.m., District 5 Lt. Heather Wurth responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at N. Fratney and E. Center Street. The description given was a of black male, 20-25, 6’0 tall, white t-shirt, blue jean shorts, leather backpack. The caller also reported that the actor took a computer that was [...]

Officers Building Community Relationships Leads to Gun Arrest

District 5 Officers Kurt Ziarnik and Joe Saric are assigned to the Summer Policing Initiative, building community partnerships, and walking a beat in their assigned area, Garden Homes. In the time they have been in that area, they have learned extremely useful information about the neighborhood and the goings on, particularly as it relates to violent [...]

Alert Sergeant Nabs Car Thieves

District 7 Sgt. Charles Grimm and other officers were dispatched to Fond du lac and Hampton just after midnight on July 24 for several calls of shots fired. The shots also were heard by officers. While checking the area, Sgt. Grimm saw a vehicle that appeared to be stolen, in the 4800 block of N. 64th St. [...]

Officers Arrest 4 Violent Suspects

On July 23 at 1:45 a.m., District 7 Officers Martez Ball and Sarah Beland, were stopped at W. Capitol Dr. at N. 35th St. for the red traffic light when they saw four suspects walking east across N. 35th St. toward the bus stop. Moments later they saw a man running west from the bus stop [...]

Retired MPD Captain Featured in Story

Recently retired MPD Capt. Mike Dubis is featured in a column by Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Stingl. Mike’s expertise, sense of humor and compassion will be missed. Read the story here: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/homicides-are-only-part-of-retiring-officers-story-it66cmv-163118246.html

Good Observations in High Crime Area Net Results

Keen observations by bicycle patrol officers led to the arrest of an armed suspect. On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 8:55 p.m., District 7 Officers Joseph Baltutis and Joseph Zawikowski and Sgt. Chris Quinlan were on bicycle patrol heading eastbound in the 5000 block of W. Center St. This area has seen an increase in violent crimes, including an [...]

Officers Keep Victims, Witnesses Safe Through Trial

The following story is taken from a correspondence sent to District 2 supervisors after a jury recently convicted Thomas Kropp of aggravated battery with the intent to cause great bodily harm. Kropp viciously beat a known subject and has 25 prior convictions. He was just off extended supervision when the crime occurred. Kropp had tried to coerce [...]

There’s An App For That: Officer Catches iPhone Robber

When it came to a recent strong-arm robbery, there was an app for that. On June 10, 2012, were dispatched to a strong armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the BP gas station at 1202 W Highland Ave. The victim provided a description of the suspect and a vehicle he entered after [...]

MPD Officer Inspires Community Garden Project

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will help dedicate Rays of Sunshine Community Garden on June 16 at N. 24th Pl. and W. Keefe Ave. The event, which will include neighborhood residents and community groups, the Milwaukee Police Department and Northwest Side Community Development Corp. officials, represents a positive victory for the neighborhood. Nuisance activities like drug dealing and loitering [...]

Bank Robbery Solved, Charges Issued

Two suspects are now in custody for the robbery of the US Bank, 2303 N. Farwell that occurred on May 22, 2012 at 10:31 a.m. Two suspects had entered the bank and confronted two tellers making demands for money after displaying demand notes. The suspects fled from the bank into a red vehicle with an [...]

Officers Interrupt Shooting, Arrest Suspect

Neighborhood Task Force Officers Rachel Golbeck and Jose Viera were looking for a suspect on Tuesday about 6:05 p.m. when they were flagged down for a shooting in the 1300 block of N. 33rd St. The witness described the auto used and also stated that the victim was pushed into that car. Officers Goldbeck and Viera searched the area [...]

Bicycle Stop Turns into Fugitive Arrest

A stop of a man riding his bicycle illegally turned into a the arrest of a dangerous fugitive for two observant Milwaukee Police Officers. Tuesday morning at 12:46 a.m., District 7 Officers Matthew Phillipson and Martez Ball were patrolling in the area of N. 49th St. and Fond du Lac Avenue when they conducted a subject [...]

MPD Catches Burglars in the Act Targeting Foreclosed Homes

On May 24, 2012 at 11:40 p.m., District 6 Lt. Phillip Henschel and Police Officers Justin Jolliff and Phillip Rodriguez responded to an entry in progress at 6526 W. Cleveland Ave. A neighbor, who knew the property was vacant and in foreclosure, had called police to report the entry. The three District 6 Lt. and officers arrived and found the door [...]

Police, Community Land Burglars in Jail

Milwaukee Police and the community worked together yesterday to get five burglars out of one neighborhood. On Friday, May 25, 2012, District 7 Police Officers Joseph Sedlacek, Neil Verburgt, Nicholas Federer and Adam Dettman responded to a report of an entry to a home in the 3100 block of N. 35th St. at 2:05 p.m. [...]

Officers Rescue Baby from Man Trying to Give Her Away to Passing Motorists

It’s the kind of call police don’t respond to every day: At 4:38 p.m. Sunday, District 3 Milwaukee Police Officers Kyle Baus and Dan Reilly were dispatched to a welfare check after numerous callers reported a man walking in traffic with an infant, trying to give the baby away to random vehicles driving by in [...]

National Guard, Reserve Recognizes MPD for Support

An honor for MPD to be recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. We support those who serve the city every day as Milwaukee Police Officers and also those who serve in the armed forces. Read more about this honor here: http://www.esgr.mil/site/News/tabid/73/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1294/Default.aspx

Police Seeking Driver Who Struck Bicycle Officer, Fled

Milwaukee Police are searching for the known driver and vehicle that struck a Milwaukee Police bicycle officer at 1708 W. Greenfield Avenue, at 10:35 p.m. Thursday. Bicycle officers were on Greenfield on patrol when they noticed a suspicious vehicle that they had seen earlier in the evening. During the earlier stop, the officers had attempted [...]

MPD Arrests Violent Fugitive after Citizen TV Tip

Two people came into District 5 Thursday to report the whereabouts of Leslie D. McNeil, a wanted fugitive they saw profiled on TV recently. McNeil is a violent drug dealer with history of possessing weapons, who recently absconded and was known to frequent Milwaukee’s near north side. The good citizens who stopped in District 5 reported to Detective Todd Fischer [...]

A Bird in the Hand (or the Motorcycle…)

A bird in the hand is worth a good news story to Milwaukee Police Officer Bill Ritch. Officer Ritch was teaching motorcycle officer training Wednesday out in the Miller Park lot. After a night of storms, some felled tree branches dropped near his bike and out fell a baby bird – right onto Ritch’s motorcycle [...]

We Shall Never Forget…

On Friday, May 18, 2012, the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held at noon on the Capitol grounds in Madison. Two Wisconsin law enforcement officers will be added to the memorial during the ceremony. They are: Officer Fredrick T. Samp from the Beloit Police Department was shot and killed on May [...]

Police Week 2012: Harbor Patrol Officer Floats Our Boat!

At Tuesday night’s Milwaukee Police Merit Awards Ceremony, Police Officer Nicole M. Gengler received an award for Excellence in Police Service for her commitment to a highly visible MPD unit – the Harbor Patrol. The Harbor Patrol seeks to reduce crime, fear and disorder on the city’s waterways. Police boats are frequently called upon to [...]

Injured Officer Frank Vrtochnick Thanks Community

Milwaukee Police Officer Frank Vrtochnick, critically injured on Christmas Day when a suspected drunken driver struck him, showed bravery once again when he walked onto the stage last night at the Milwaukee Police Merit Awards Ceremony. We’ve seen that bravery before during the months since his injury as he worked every day to gain back [...]

Off-duty Officer Proves MPD Never “Off”

Off-duty District 6 Milwaukee Police Officer Phillip Rodriguez and his wife were shopping at the CVS Pharmacy on 27th & Howard on May 13, 2012 about 3 p.m. when he observed suspicious behavior from a male and female subject placing numerous items in previously used shopping bags. P.O. Rodriguez checked out his items, walked out of the store and [...]

Police Week 2012: Officer Frank Vrtochnick Awarded For Bravery

When Chief Edward A. Flynn presents the merit awards at tonight’s Police/Citizen Merit Awards Ceremony, the presentation of the Purple Star Award will recall a Christmas miracle. District 2 Police Officer Frank T. Vrtochnick inspired the entire community and the Milwaukee Police family to believe in the power of the human spirit to heal. On Sunday, [...]

Police Week 2012: MPD Honors Personnel with Lifesaving Awards

Tomorrow night, the Milwaukee Police Department will honor the best of us – those men and women who went above and beyond the call of duty and earned recognition for meritorious service from MPD. We also will honor the service of those members of the community who worked with the police and made a difference [...]

Police Week 2012: Officer Runs into Danger to Save Partner, Victim

Following is a story of heroism for which District 6 Police Officer Michael A. Antoniak will receive a high honor from the Milwaukee Police Department at Tuesday’s Police/Citizen Merit Awards Ceremony. He will receive the Medal of Valor – Combat. In the early evening hours of Tuesday, March 6, 2012, Police Officer Michael A. Antoniak [...]

Remembering a Fallen Officer

Today we remember Milwaukee Police Officer Roger Sterling. Last watch May 11, 1987. Officer Sterling was killed in the line of duty 25 years ago today. RIP, brother. We thank you for your service. We shall never forget. A touching tribute today from his family follows: “Roger it has been 25 years since you lost [...]

MPD Motorcycle Officers: Roll Call in the Street

May is motorcycle safety month and when the warm weather finally arrives, there will be motorcycles all around in Milwaukee, home of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The Milwaukee Police Department’s Motorcycle Unit is out, as well. As one of few police departments nationwide that has been exclusively riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles for 102 years, Chief Flynn was joined [...]

Officer Saves Suicidal Subject

A Milwaukee Police Sergeant spent a little over an hour negotiating with a suicidal subject today, leading to a peaceful end of a tense afternoon on a busy bridge. Police were called to a report of a 23-year-old man standing on the Center Street bridge between N. 7th and N. 8th Streets at 1:47 p.m. [...]

Narcotics Detective Receives National Honor

A Milwaukee Police Detective is receiving the 2012 Narcotics Interdiction Officer of the Year award from the International Narcotics Interdiction Association. MPD Detective Eugene S. Nagler, currently assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) will receive his award on May 16 in Tampa, Fla. at the INIA’s annual conference. Det. Nagler and his K-9 partner, [...]

Burglar on Bail Gets Arrested…for Burglary

A burglar already out on bail for two open burglary cases was arrested by Milwaukee Police…for burglary. District 7 Police Officers Melissa Takacs, Scott Davis and Andrew Farina responded Monday at 1:50 p.m. to a house in the 3200 block of N. 51st Blvd. after a resident called police regarding a suspicious person trying to [...]

X Marked the Spot to Catch Robber

A robber with a distinctive tattoo was no match for Milwaukee Police Officer Steve Strasser and his computer. A taxi driver had reported he had been robbed by a suspect who pretended to be a customer on May 3 in the 1400 block of N. 26th St. about 1:45 a.m. The driver gave police a description [...]

Officers’ Squad Struck by Juveniles in Stolen Car

When criminals work the weekend, so do Milwaukee Police. Neighborhood Task Force Officers Ryan Carpenter and Rudy Alvarado were patrolling the area near 27th and Wisconsin Ave. Saturday morning at 8:12 a.m. when some citizens flagged them down to report suspicious people. The officers pulled up to the van in which the subjects were riding [...]

ShotSpotter, MPD Arrest Felon with Firearm

The ShotSpotter gun locator system helps Milwaukee Police sneak up on criminals who fire guns with impunity on our streets. When Sgt. Todd Smolen heard about a shooting from an informant, the intel came right from his computer. On May 3, 2012 at 12:32 a.m., the ShotSpotter system used by MPD told him how many [...]

MPD, ShotSpotter Net Guns, Drugs

Some bold gun-wielding criminals should have known Milwaukee Police and a high-tech crime-fighting tool were hot on their trail. Milwaukee Police Officers Joel Susler and Scott Freiburger were on patrol to prevent violent crime this weekend when they heard four gunshots coming from the rear alley in the 2200 block of N. 33rd St. They saw three subjects running [...]

Milwaukee Police website earns “Internet’s highest honor”

MPD Seeking Suspects in February Robbery & Shooting at Lincoln Supermarket

MPD announces initiative to combat street robberies, smartphone thefts

MPD Recognizes Heroism and Outstanding Work at Awards Ceremony

MPD Seeking Information on Credit Union Robbery Suspect

Help MPD Identify Walgreen’s Robbery Suspect

MPD Seeking Information on Bank Mutual Robbery Suspect

Chief Flynn details officer’s actions, rejects TV promo

MPD Welcomes PERF to Milwaukee

Help MPD Identify Robbery Suspects, 2200 W. National Ave

Armed Suspect Shot by Milwaukee Police

UPDATE: Armed Suicidal Suspect Shot By MPD Officer

Armed Suicidal Suspect Shot By MPD Officer

Chief Flynn’s Statement on Vagnini Plea

MPD determines suspicious object not explosive device

3rd Annual Endurance Club 5k Run/Walk!

Milwaukee Police Seeking Serial Bank Robber

Suspect Shoots, Kills Himself as Officers Serve Search Warrant

Mayor, Chief call for Senate debate, vote on background checks

MPD Seeking Information on Identity of South Side Bank Robber

Chief Flynn’s Statement on Judge Franke’s Decision

Missing Children Found Safe

BE A FORCE: Police Dispatcher Employment Opportunity

MPD Needs Help Identifying a Burglary Suspect

MPD Seeking Family Dollar Robbery Suspect

MPD Attempting to Identify South Side Robbery Suspects

FACT CHECK: Correcting the record on grounds for officer termination

Sex Offender Community Notification Meeting- Monday, March 18 at 6:30PM

Suspect Arrested for South Side Homicide

MPD Encourages Safe Celebrating

MPD and Wendy’s Start March Book Drive

MPD Seeking Suspect Responsible for Recent Store Robberies

District Six Sergeant Nabs Fleeing Burglar

Milwaukee Police Seek Identity of South Side Robbery Suspects

Chief Flynn Calls For Reasonable Gun Laws

Chief Flynn Speaks in Front of United States Senate Legislative Committee Regarding Assault Weapons Restrictions

Chief Flynn Speaks to Al Sharpton Concerning Gun Violence in our Nation’s Cities

Two Shot by Suspect Armed With Semi-Automatic Rifle

District Two Officers Help Deliver Baby

Help MPD Identify Battery Suspects

MPD Arrests Third-Offense Drunk Driver After Morning Crash in MacArthur Square

MPD Investigates North Side Shooting

Armed shooting suspect shot by sergeant

Citizen’s Tip Leads to Arrest of Two Morgandale Neighborhood Burglars

MPD Investigating Body Found on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Footprints in Snow Lead Officers to Robbery Suspects

Officer Arrested After MPD Investigation

Milwaukee Police Report 2012 Crime Stats

Milwaukee Man Arrested After Fight at North Side Bar

Woman Arrested for Abusing Infant Daughter

Milwaukee Man Arrested, Charged with Area Robberies

Sword Wielding Man Arrested on Milwaukee’s North Side

Never Off-Duty, MPD Officer Cracks Car Break-In Case

Help MPD Identify Downtown Bank Robber

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Downtown Crash

Armed, suicidal man shot by Sergeant

Milwaukee Reports Homicide Total for 2012

Milwaukee Police Department Seeking Help from Public in Identifying Suspect

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

620 WTMJ Charlie Sykes Releases Article on Chief Edward Flynn

Fire and Police Commission Releases an Independent Audit of Milwaukee Police Crime Statistics

Armed Suspect Shot By Off-Duty Milwaukee Police Detective

Persons of Interest Sought in El Rey Fire

MPD Seeking Information on Missing Person

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