Compiled by Courier Staff It has been a busy couple of weeks for Milwaukee’s police department, the office of the medical examiner and the Mayor, beginning with the release of a video showing … [Read more...]
Sen. Coggs says Derek Williams’ death was preventable because of “Lacy Law”
State Senator Spencer Coggs said Derek Williams didn’t have to die in police custody if officers had followed the “Lacy Law.” Coggs authored the law as a State Representative and it was enacted in … [Read more...]
Community leaders vow to monitor case for Darius Simmons
13 year-old’s accused killer pleads not quilty in court this week By Lynda L. Jones Community leaders varying from ministers, students, political leaders, and community activists have vowed to … [Read more...]
County and City officials announce new tools for police
Groundbreaking Agreement to Help Address Juvenile Violence Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee County District Atty. … [Read more...]
ATF announces up to $10,000 reward for information on the Pizza Man arson
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 … [Read more...]
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Hines exhorts citizens to obey police, welcomes Chief flynn’s review of recent fatalities
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 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Police receive defibrillator donation
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 … [Read more...]