Alvin Cole

Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial

Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.

GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings

Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.

Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor

He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.

Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State

Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.

Wauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins

Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.

Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain

Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."

Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen

Some parallels with past shootings by police.

Alvin Cole Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Wauwatosa

Alvin Cole was killed in 2020 by former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah.

Special Prosecutors Won’t File Charges in Jay Anderson Killing

Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime was committed.

Three Tosa Police Given Immunity in Jay Anderson Probe

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

Special Prosecutors Appointed in Case Against Joseph Mensah

Judge ruled there is probable cause former Tosa cop committed homicide with a dangerous weapon.

Report Backs New State Law On Police Shootings

Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.

What Can Police Do With Your Cell Phone Data?

'It may be unconstitutional, but really it’s fine.'

Tosa PD Created Protestor ‘Target List’

The department shared the list with other Law Enforcement Agencies.

Despite retirement, Dr. Howard Fuller’s Work Isn’t Over

The storied educator is still working with students, trying to make a difference in their lives.

Judge Finds Probable Cause Officer Mensah Committed Homicide

Ex-Wauwatosa cop Joseph Mensah fatally shot Jay Anderson Jr. In 2016.

Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter

WE reporter Isiah Holmes on list, along with state Reps. David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff and attorneys Kimberley Motley, Deja Vishny.

Bullhorn Films Documents Protests

Local company has made 30 short films and two feature-length documentaries on metro area BLM protests.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

DA Explains Timing of Alvin Cole Decision

Chisholm says "It wasn't just Kenosha" factoring into timing of release.

Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?

Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.

How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha

Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.

Inside the Milwaukee Police Fusion Center

Protesters have wondered what center is up to. The history and details of little-known unit.

Tosa Police Chief Will Testify in New Mensah Case

Jay Anderson's family asks judge to independently file charges.

Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?

MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.

Was Jay Anderson’s Killing Properly Investigated?

New probe raises questions about his shooting by former Tosa cop Joseph Mensah.

Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.

50 Plaintiffs Sue Wauwatosa

Lawsuit charges police responded to protests with "brutal, violent and unconstitutional tactics."

Waukesha Faith Group Questions Mensah Hiring

Concerns over Waukesha Sheriff’s hiring of controversial Wauwatosa officer.

Rep. Bowen Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Killing of Alvin Cole

“Our Goal is ... Justice and Dignity”

About Those Phones Taken By Tosa Police

Why did they confiscate cell phones of BLM protesters and what did they do with them?

ACLU Blasts Waukesha Sheriff on Mensah Hiring

Undermines 'trust with the people' they serve and puts them at 'extraordinary risk.'

Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy

Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.

12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras

Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.

Wauwatosa Police Created ‘Protester List’

Some 40 on list, many sent multiple tickets, in 'attempt to silence’ critics of police, attorney charges.

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.

Federal Officers Helped Patrol Tosa Protests

U.S. Attorney had promised federal Operation:Legend officers wouldn’t police protests.

People’s Revolution Marks 200 Days of Protest

Protests against police brutality match the record of 1960's open housing marchers.

Police Taking Cell Phone Data at Issue

They’ve done it with Blacks Lives Matter protesters and in murder case now before state Supreme Court.

Tosa Police Found ‘Significant Training Issues’ in Shooting by Mensah

Chisholm recommended body cameras after Jay Anderson’s shooting but department stalled.

Wauwatosa’s Identity Crisis

Is it a harbor for white nationalists or a place that cares about racial equity?

Tosa Police Use High Fees to Combat Open Records?

Email outlining policy 'a shocking admission of bad faith,' expert says.

Mensah Settlement Leaves Lawyers, Officials Squabbling

Attorneys arguing with city; police chief at odds with Common Council.

Mensah Drove 110 MPH in High-Speed Chase

Records show Wauwatosa cop involved in three shootings disciplined for car crashes.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Resignation from Wauwatosa Police Department

“This is Proof of the Power of Peaceful Protest and the People; But Work Remains”

Mensah Will Get $125,000 from Wauwatosa

Police officer gets his full salary, plus other payouts, through end of 2021. Hasn't worked since July.

Wauwatosa Cop Joseph Mensah Resigns

Effective November 30th. Controversial officer killed three people in five years. All ruled justified self-defense.

Walker’s Point Mural Honors Victims of Police Shootings

Artist Gloria Ruiz-Santos painted mural on the side of tavern at 2nd and Mitchell.

Police Use of Cell Phone Data At Issue

The new privacy frontier? State Supreme Court asked to rule on the issue.

Wauwatosa Mayor Headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour

A Stormy Week in Wauwatosa

Peaceful protest follows ugly police reaction with injuries to journalist and Alvin Cole’s mother.

Sheriff Opposes Further Budget Cuts

Proposed cut of just 2.7%. Sup. Clancy wants 25%, grills sheriff over protests and department spending.

Tosa Police Arrest Cole Family At Protest

Tracy Cole, Alvin Cole's mother, was sent to the hospital for injuries from her arrest.

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Milwaukee County DA Decision

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Charging Decision in Fatal Shooting Of Alvin Cole

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Officer Joseph Mensah Decision

District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer

Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.

Julian Bradley: Justice Prevails for Officer Joseph Mensah

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Charging Decision

“I Am Not Surprised by This Miscarriage of Justice”

Statement from Mayor Dennis McBride

October 7, 2020

Investigator Recommends Mensah’s Termination

Officer who shot 17-year-old Alvin Cole “violated several policies,” Police & Fire Commission finds.

Crowley: Milwaukee County Courthouse, Safety Building, and Criminal Justice Facility to Close at 2:00 PM Today

Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to support civil authorities in Wauwatosa

Tosa Police Union Head Assails Police Critics

Union leaders wants Tosa's social justice committee disbanded.

The George Floyds of Wisconsin

11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?

Activist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC

But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.

Coalition to March on the DNC Plans Banner Drops in Lead Up to Action on August 20

Coalition to March on the DNC Responds to Proposed Kewaskum Proclamation

Suspended Tosa Police Officer Reportedly Assaulted By Protesters

Officer Joseph Mensah's home was vandalized a large group of people says Wauwatosa PD

Coalition to March on the DNC Responds to Biden’s Decision to Stay Home

Coalition to March on the DNC to Announce March Route

March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981

62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.

State Law Allows Suspended Cops on Payroll

Sometimes for years. Grothman supported 2007 bill to add restrictions, which didn’t pass.

Coalition to March on the DNC to Prioritize the Movement Against Police Crimes

Tosa Officer That Killed Three People Suspended

Wauwatosa's Police and Fire Commission suspends officer Joseph Mensah.

Tosa Alderwoman Calls for Firing Officer

First official in Wauwatosa to support firing of Joseph Mensah, who was involved in three total shootings.

Tosa PD Protesters Issue List of Demands

Despite increasing pressure from police, protesters in Tosa continue to seek justice.

Activists Ratchet Up Pressure on Tosa PD

Jay-Z's Roc Nation calls for Mensah's firing, Tosa Police arrest protesters.

Tosa PD Getting New Body Cameras

Under pressure from activists, Wauwatosa Common Council approves new body cameras for department.

Families Honor Men Killed by Tosa Officer

On the anniversary of Jay Anderson, Jr.'s killing, a rally was held in Madison Park.

City’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?

Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”

Protesters Demand Firing of Tosa Police Officer

The officer has killed three young men since 2015.

Milwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract

Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.

Cole Family Set to Deliver Complaints to Wauwatosa City Hall and the Police Department

Two Separate Marches Beginning at Each Location Will Join Forces at Mayfair Mall

Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain

Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.

Protest March Chants Those Killed by Tosa Police Officer

‘The Three’ Protest Targets Wauwatosa Cop

Grieving families say one Tosa officer involved in three fatal shooting in five years.

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature

Bill creates uniform rules for use of body cameras throughout the state.