Milwaukee Police Department

Judge Borowski Gets On His High Horse

He blasts MPS for violating law on police in schools while glossing over it himself.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on the 6300 block of N. Teutonia Avenue. Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Non-Fatal Shooting Monday, February 17, 2025 on 3800 block of N. William Finlayson St.

Non-Fatal Shooting 4700 Block of W. Burleigh St. Sunday, February 16, 2025

Non-Fatal Shooting Saturday, February 15, 2025 on 3700 Block of N. 14th St.

Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole

Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.

How Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers

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

MPS, City Feud Over Paying School Resource Officers

Not one cop has signed up for required training. Viewed as dead-end job?

MPD Officer Shot

Judge Brad Schimel: Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Shooting

City Closes Teutonia Gas and Food Again

Remanded hearing for retail business on N. Teutonia Ave. yields same result.

Non-Fatal Shooting Sunday, February 9, 2025 on the 4000 block of N. 54th St.

Double Non-Fatal Shooting Friday, February 07, 2025 at 2700 block of N. 27th St.

Republican Bill Would Shield Police From John Doe Investigations

Officer Joseph Mensah, involved in 3 fatal shootings, testifies against Doe probes.

Ald. Coggs introduces file to discuss after-hours locations and other nuisance properties

Multi-Vehicle Accident February 5, 2025 Near N. 115th St. and W. Good Hope Rd.

The Myth of Immigrant Violence

Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.

Non-Fatal Shooting Wednesday, February 5, 2025 on the 3800 block of N. 41st St.

Double Shooting Tuesday, February 04, 2025 at the 4400 block of N 56th St.

MCTS Driver Charged With Homicide for Hitting, Killing Pedestrian

Montrell Pharm faces negligent homicide charge for fatal Christmas day crash.

Non-Fatal Shooting Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the 8800 block of N. Swan Road.

Fatal Stabbing Sunday, February 02, 2025 at the 3100 Block of W. State St.

Non-Fatal Shooting Sunday, February 02, 2025 at 3300 Block of W. St. Paul Ave.

Non-Fatal Shooting Saturday, February 01, 2025 at 1700 block of S. 30th St.

Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings

Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.

Nineteen Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Supervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff

Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.

Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze

Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.

Non-fatal Shooting on 5200 Block of N. Teutonia Ave.

New Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body

Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.

Excellence in Public Safety Punished

Questions Unanswered as the Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission Denies Promotion for Distinguished Officer

Southside Bar and Restaurant Receives 60-Day Suspension

La Caleta, on 18th and Muskego, is closed until mid-March.

Give Blood or Platelets Now After Weather Impact To Blood Supply

Winter storms, California wildfires generate significant blood drive cancellations; thousands of blood products uncollected

City Closes Southside Bar, a ‘Drug Trafficking Hub’

Ten arrests, eight firearms and a hell of a lot of drugs at El Infierno.

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?

Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools

Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide

Governor to propose sustainable, ongoing funding for office, comprehensive gun safety reform initiatives in state budget

Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to the Officer Involved Shooting

Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot

Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.

Fostering Unity, Empowering Students: Genene Hibbler Announces Candidacy for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board

Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts

Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?

Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022

Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.

MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Red Cross: Help prevent blood shortages in 2025 by giving blood or platelets now

Donors have a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LIX during National Blood Donor Month

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Warns Residents of Recent Scam Related to Parking Citation Payments

Supervisors Push For Expedited Video Release By Sheriff’s Office

Backing policy similar to city's for video release after use of force by officers.

Milwaukee County Leaders Condemn Hateful Flyers Targeting Immigrant Communities

Racism Has No Place Here Council Members Condemn Racist Flyers; Demand Accountability

Joint statement from Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Scott Spiker

MPD launches a new initiative – 2024 Winter Guardian

Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted

New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 45 Years’ Imprisonment for Sex Trafficking

Update: Isis Flowers

$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?

Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.

Critical Missing 11 Year Old: Isis Flowers

City of Milwaukee Seeking Experienced Police Officers to Join the Milwaukee Police Department

Application deadline December 22, 2024

Arresting Developments: How and why arrests and citizen contacts are declining in Milwaukee

Update: Journee Grandberry

Missing Critical: Journee Grandberry

Milwaukee Police are Investigating a Serious Shooting

MPD Joins IACP Trust Building Campaign

Milwaukee Police are Investigating a Non-fatal Double Shooting

Milwaukee Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting

Wave Head to STL to Take on Much Talked About Ambush Sunday Afternoon

What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?

See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.

Milwaukee Woman Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of Multiple Victims by Force, Fraud, and Coercion

Gun Violence Down 17% in Wisconsin, 20% in Milwaukee

During first 8 months of 2024. Are community intervention efforts working?

Meet The New MCTS Transit Security Team

Following federal directive, MCTS makes changes to security.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling over 200 Machinegun Conversion Devices and Felon in Possession of Firearm

Does Summerfest Get Special Treatment?

Its bar license owned by private company never gets a thorough review by the city.

Cocaine, Chickens Lead to Closing Southside Tavern

Common Council votes unanimously to close El Cielo Bar, effective immediately.

Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy

'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.

Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD

City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.

Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes

And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.

Demolition of Northridge Mall Reaches Key Milestone

Mall is now visibly falling, while DCD still planning what comes next.

New City Sales Tax Compounds Challenge Recruiting Police and Fire Fighters

Under Act 12 Milwaukee could lose funding if it can't hire enough recruits.

Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget

City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.

Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes

Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.

Federal Judge Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Arson

MPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School

Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.

Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change

Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year

Police recruitment shortfalls are only exacerbating our patrol response time problems

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 23, 2024

City advances efforts to provide additional resources, protections in areas of domestic violence and sexual assault

Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Walgreens Closing Store Infamous For Basketball Player Incident

Fourth Milwaukee store closure in less than two years.

Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes

Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.

Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards

MPS says city must supply officers

Fact Checking Trump and Vance

The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.

Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee

Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.

A clear choice moving forward for Milwaukee crime victims

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 8, 2024

Shooting Investigation

Milwaukee Continues to Reap Act 12 Benefits, But Fiscal Challenges Remain

Proposed 2025 city budget includes bright spots, but future challenges point to need to find savings

City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers

Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.