Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments and the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced today that ATF is posting a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the Jan 19 arson fire that destroyed several North Avenue businesses including Pizza Man, Cush Lounge, Grecian Delight, Black and White Café and several upstairs apartments.
More than 150 Milwaukee Fire Department firefighters responded to the early morning fire at the …

As a result of individuals fleeing police on two separate occasions during this past week, three people are dead. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased. Second, my message to citizens and members of the media has always been clear and consistent: Never flee from police when you are being pulled over, regardless of whether you are guilty or innocent. Fleeing police only makes the situation worse, and as we have witnessed in recent days, it can even result …

Police officers are not only the first line of defense against crime, fear and disorder, they are often the first resort for those in medical distress.
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn accepted a donation of five Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) from Milwaukee law firm Hupy and Abraham, and from the family of attorney Michael Hupy for use in MPD’s squad cars. Chief Flynn’s wish for the MPD this holiday season is to put lifesaving units in 250 patrol cars.
“I am grateful to our valued corporate and private citizens who are …