Milwaukee County Medical Examiner

County Installs Suicide Prevention Signs in Parks

40 signs going up in parks and along the lakefront.

March Jail Death Ruled An Accident

Joseph Boivin died of injuries sustained before he was arrested, according to DA.

Men Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding

Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.

45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory

Deadly incident remains under investigation.

New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah

After hung jury in first trial, federal court retrying Mensah in killing of Alvin Cole.

The Search for People Missing From Homeless Camp Along KK River

Milwaukee's Street Angels still looking for 7 unsheltered people since the storm.

Milwaukee County Overdose Prevention Team to Host “Back to Life, Back to Love” Event

Milwaukee County’s Better Ways To Cope to Host Back to Life, Back to Love Celebration to Create Connection Among Those Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic

How County Will Spend $9 Million in Drug Settlement Funds

Money from $111 million opioid settlement deal fights drug addiction.

Board Approves Jail Body Scanner, Drug Dog

Jail has growing problem with dangerous synthetic drugs being smuggled in.

Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem

Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.

Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center

Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.

When People Die, Open Records Matter

Milwaukee County medical examiner changes policy, delaying release of records.

Sheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death

48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and the Office of Emergency Management Launch New Overdose Dashboard

County Continues Efforts to Collect and Share Data to Strengthen Health Outcomes

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.

Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year

Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide

Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.

Statement Re D’Vontaye Mitchell – Timeline for Charging Decision

Statement Re: D’Vontaye Mitchell

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.

Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths

And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.

Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death

Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.

Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies

Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge

Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.

Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs

Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.

No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death

DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.

Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?

The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.

Body Found In A Vehicle That Was Towed

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee

Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.

Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight

Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.

Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases

Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.

Crowley Appoints New Medical Examiner

County executive promotes Interim Medical Examiner Wieslawa Tlomak; board must approve this.

Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses

644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'

Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds

Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.

Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail

Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.

Medical Examiner Struggles With Staffing

Office now shorthanded for forensic investigators. Interim chief has temporary plan.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies

Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

Study Finds Gaps in County Drug Treatment Services

Fragmented system needs more resources, coordination. Wisconsin Policy Forum finds.

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

Statement from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Retirement of Medical Examiner

Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned

36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.

A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths

78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.

Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths

2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.

Local Leaders Call For Help With Investigation of Transgender Woman’s Murder

Elected officials ask public to speak up if they know anything about the killing.

Bodies of Two Drowned Men Who Tried to Rescue Boy Found

Boy, 10, his father and another adult male all swept away and died in Monday’s rainstorm.

Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County

Fentanyl driving 5-year rise in Milwaukee, though cocaine also a factor.

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.

Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties

McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.

What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.

County Executive David Crowley Announces Launch of Overdose Dashboard

County’s Latest Effort to Transparently Share Data, Increase Accountability, and Develop Community-Wide Strategies to Improve Health

State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019

Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

County Executive David Crowley Launches Community Health & Healing Series

Events will be held across the community with Leaders and & Health Advocates Addressing Mental Health Needs and Eliminating Barriers to Services

MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death

Multiple outside investigations underway of in-custody death and later police shooting.

Johnson Calls on State To Help City

Acting mayor asks Legislature to use tax surplus to fund public safety efforts in city.

Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side

Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.

Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe

"Unorthodox" decision in John Doe probe of Anderson’s killing by officer is questioned.

Bipartisan Support for Legalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips

Republicans and Democrats say bill will save lives.

Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward

Detective shot several times while intervening in a robbery.

City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths

South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.

Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides

About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.

Supervisor Martin Mourns Major Harris, Commends Community’s Search Efforts

House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program

A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.

Memorial Remembers Victims of Opioid Addiction

Event held downtown in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.

With state of emergency winding down, enforcement of expired vehicle registrations must ramp up

Joint statement from Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Black Drug Overdose Death Rate Spikes

Deaths in county up in 2021, but up the most for African Americans.

Sickle Cell Excuses Killings By Police?

3 of 47 such deaths nationally were in Milwaukee, but county medical examiner defends his decisions.

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.

For Immediate Release: Death Investigation at the Milwaukee County Jail

Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths

There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.

Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths

Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.

Defund the Drug War

You can’t defund the police without changing what’s driving the military mentality of cops.

County Officials Confront Surge In Suicides

Rise linked to pandemic. Health officials grappling with the problem.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention Implores City Residents to Increase Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention

Mayor Tom Barrett to dedicate a Proclamation in honor of September’s National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month

City Expands Program To Fight Overdoses

Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.

Isotonitazene (iso) – A new synthetic opioid discovered as powerful as fentanyl

Maps Tell Story of City’s Overdose Crisis

2020 on pace to shatter record for drug overdoses. High rate of deaths on South Side.

Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020

By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.

Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use

Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane

“Incredibly talented” columnist for Journal Sentinel, dead at 63, mourned by community.

166 New Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3,721 Total

Death toll reaches 182

See Wisconsin’s Hospital Usage With New Dashboard

Interactive dashboard allows public daily insight into hospital capacity.

2,885 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin

Death total has grown to 111, including 68 in Milwaukee County.

2,440 Positive Cases of COVID-19, Testing Capacity Growing

27 percent of confirmed cases have required hospitalization.

Wisconsin Reports 2,267 COVID-19 Cases, 624 Hospitalizations

Death total has risen to 68. 1,148 cases in Milwaukee County.

County Overdose Deaths Up 50% in 2020

Medical Examiner warns current pace would result in 640 deaths in 2020.

Wisconsin Reports 2,122 Positive COVID-19 Cases, 56 Deaths

Despite record increases, officials believe curve is flattening, "safer at home" working.