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FBI launches investigation into Williams’ death

October 13, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Common Council, Compiled By Courier Staff, Derek Williams, Edward A Flynn, FBI Investigation, James Santelle, Medical Examiner, Milwaukee Police Department, Ta Nijah Williams, Tom Barrett

Sen. Coggs says Derek Williams’ death was preventable because of “Lacy Law”

October 6, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Derek Williams, Edward A Flynn, Jaleel Pugh, Jerome Pugh, Lacy Law, Milwaukee Police Department, Robert Bell Photography, Sonya Moore, Spencer Coggs, Taquila Pugh

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Community confidence in police may be shattered with release of Williams tape

September 29, 2012

By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs Anger, frustration, pain, and disappointment are a few of the emotions that came over me this past weekend when, like so many members of this community, I read … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Derek Williams, Earnie Lacy, Milele A. Coggs, Milwaukee Police Department

Community leaders vow to monitor case for Darius Simmons

June 16, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darius Simmons, Edward A Flynn, Franklyn Gimbel, Gaenslen School, John H. Spooner, Jose Perez, Lynda Jones, Lynda L. Jones, Milwaukee Police Department, Patricia Larry, Tamara Hines, Toni Clark

County and City officials announce new tools for police

January 20, 2012

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Abele, Edward A Flynn, John Chisolm, Juvenile Justice System, Juvenile Violence, Milwaukee Police Department, Tom Barrett

Youth access to tobacco products in the City of Milwaukee on the rise

September 24, 2011

The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance joined forces with the community to conduct compliance checks across five police … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Milwaukee Police Department, Tobacco-Free Alliance, WAATPN, WI Wins, Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network, Wisconsin Wins

Everyone WINS when we work together to Prevent Youth Access to Tobacco Products

July 16, 2011

The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco- Free Alliance joined forces to conduct compliance checks Cigarettes and other tobacco products (OTPs) … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Compliance Checks, Milwaukee Police Department, Tobacco Sales To Minors, Tobacco-Free Alliance, Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network

PHOTO OF THE WEEK – Milwaukee Police Department Held Role Call

June 16, 2011

PHOTO OF THE WEEK A sure sign of summer being on the horizon, the Milwaukee Police Department held a role call in the 1st District recently. Police Chief Ed Flynn officiated as Alderman Ashanti … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Milwaukee Police Department, Photo of the Week, Robert Bell Photography, Role Call

Milwaukee Police report homicides in 2010

January 8, 2011

The Milwaukee Police Department on Saturday released its year-end totals for UCR homicides in the city of Milwaukee. Chief Edward A. Flynn noted while there was an increase in 2010 from 2009, MPD … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Crime Reports, Homicides, Milwaukee Police Department

$10,000 reward offered for information on Playmakers robbery and homicide

August 12, 2010

A $10,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information for the arrest and conviction of those involved in the armed and masked robbery/homicide that occurred the evening of July 30, 2010 at … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Homicide, Milwaukee Police Department, Playmakers, Reward Offered, Robbery

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