Public Safety
7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone
Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie BolichHayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack
12 months probation for misdemeanors, involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin ExaminerRep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing
Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sophie BolichFive Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool
Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie BolichCharging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioOfficers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneAttempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Breaks Ground On Youth Detention Facility
New facility a long-awaited first step in the plan to close state youth prisons.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Will Drop Private Security Licensing Requirement
New city attorney throws in towel on lawsuit, but vows to provide council with long-term solution.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich