Milwaukee Police Department

Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed

A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.

Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies

Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.

Tragic Shooting on W. Appleton Avenue: Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects

Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls

City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.

Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar

One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?

Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones

120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.

Milwaukee Police Department Launches Drone as First Responder Pilot Program

Swipe With Caution: Criminals Target Milwaukee Residents Through Dating Apps

Joint Statement from Common Council Members: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II January 14, 2026

Fatal Milwaukee Crash: Passenger Killed, Driver in Custody After High-Speed Collision

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Fatal Shooting on N. 84th Street

Teen Critically Injured in Milwaukee Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting on West Juneau Avenue

Let’s help catch hit-and-run driver who severely injured a 30-year-old woman on Forest Home near Lincoln

Statement of Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa January 10, 2026

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Friday Night Shooting of Teen

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Shooting and Separate Incident, Seek Public’s Help

The Benefits of Technology for Public Safety: Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to Burglary

In Defense of ICE and Our Law Enforcement Professionals

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in West Keefe Avenue Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Police Arrest Suspect in Wednesday Night Stabbing Investigation

Fatal Collision on West Morgan Ave: Milwaukee Police Investigate 21-Year-Old Driver in Custody

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in N. 38th Street Shooting of 18-Year-Old

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Daytime Shooting Involving 14-Year-Old Victim

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.

Milwaukee Teen Arrested After Accidental Shooting Injures 22-Year-Old

Milwaukee Police Investigate Unrelated Fatal Shootings on North Side; One Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in New Year’s Day Shooting on N. 13th Street

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in New Year’s Eve Shooting of 18-Year-Old

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting on N. 16th Street

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting on N. 59th Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Shootings

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Christmas Day Shooting on W. Center Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Unrelated Non-Fatal Shootings on Christmas Eve

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Christmas Eve Shooting on W. Nash Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Shooting on W Capitol Drive; Suspects Sought

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting on W. Vine St.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on W Beatrice St, Seek Public’s Help

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Trafficking Drugs in Oshkosh

Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Collision on N. Hopkins Street; Driver Cooperating with Police

Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Shooting on W. Villard Ave: One Dead, One Injured

Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology

Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 10-Year-Old in Milwaukee; Police Seek Information

City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity

Committee opposes 2 businesses on Becher St. Full council vote later this month.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Shooting in Milwaukee; Suspect Arrested

Milwaukee Police Department Launches New Website

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Fatal Shooting in Domestic Dispute

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Non-Fatal Shooting on N 41st Street; Suspect at Large

Milwaukee Police Investigate Double Non-Fatal Shooting, Suspect at Large

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Friday Night Non-Fatal Shooting

Milwaukee Police Investigate Tuesday Morning Shooting on N. 42nd Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Daytime Shooting on N. 46th Street, Victim Hospitalized

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Capitol Drive Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Police Investigate Trio of Non-Fatal Shootings Over Weekend

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Non-Fatal Shooting on W Fairmount Ave

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Fatal Shooting on S. Winona Lane

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Center Street Shooting; Victim Hospitalized with Critical Injuries

City-County Emergency Food Drive Ending After Raising More than $93,000 for Families

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on N 52nd Street; Suspect(s) Sought

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on W Galena Street; Suspect(s) Sought

Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract

Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Series of Unrelated Violent Incidents: Two Fatalities and a Double Shooting

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old

Fatal Car Crash: Driver Killed After Vehicle Collides with Milwaukee Home

Milwaukee Police Investigate Early Morning Non-Fatal Shooting on West Burnham Street

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 15-Year-Old in Milwaukee; Police Seek Suspects

Fatal Shooting on West Atkinson Ave: Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect(s)

Fatal Collision on West Appleton Avenue Claims Two Lives in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Police Investigate Non-Fatal Shooting on North 52nd Street, Seek Public’s Help

Use-of-Force Incidents at MPS Raise Concerns

6 incidents at northside schools ended in use of force by police.

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Early Morning Non-Fatal Shooting on East Wright Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Daytime Shootings, Suspects Sought

Fatal Shooting in Milwaukee: Teen Victim Dies, Suspect Arrested as Police Hunt for Others

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on S. 16th Street; Suspect in Custody

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings; One Suspect Arrested, Another At Large

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Non-Fatal Shootings on Same Night

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting on N. 10th St.

Supervisor Alexander Announces Three Community Events: Two “Listen & Learn” Sessions and a Community Walk on Menomonee River Parkway

Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Non-Fatal Shootings on October 8

Tragic Blaze Claims Life of 75-Year-Old in Milwaukee Apartment Fire

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing; Suspect in Custody

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old in Milwaukee Under Investigation

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in West Lincoln Creek Parkway Shooting

Milwaukee Faces Tragic Night: Fatal Collision and Shooting Under Investigation

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting on West Custer Avenue

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting; 26-Year-Old Woman Arrested

Milwaukee Police Seek Leads in Non-Fatal Shooting on North 24th Place

Impoundment is LIVE: Don’t test us

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland November 5, 2025

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting on N. 41st Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Double Shooting; One Arrested, Charges Pending

City Closes ELMNT Lounge

After 7 years in business Common Council revoke its license, but club plans court challenge.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspects in Overnight Triple Shooting on N. 35th Street

Milwaukee Police Investigate Daytime Shooting on W. Atkinson Avenue; Suspect(s) Sought