A suspect running from a stolen car quickly stopped after he heard the bark of MPD K9 Cyrus. Officer Christina Marshal and K9 Kenny assisted Officer Derek Vernon and K9 Cyrus when they tried to stop a car for speeding at N. 17th and W. Highland at about 1:30 a.m. on January 29. The driver didn’t stop for the officers, but continued for a few blocks and then ran from the car. Officer Vernon and Cyrus ran after the suspect, who suddenly stopped when he heard Cyrus barking.
The officers later determined the van was recently stolen. The suspect will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charges.
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Members of the MPD’s Neighborhood Task Force – Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested one of Milwaukee’s 10 Most Wanted. Wesley Vann was arrested at about 10 p.m. on February 5 in the 3200 block of N. 2nd Street.
Vann was wanted for False Imprisonment and Battery for a November 2 incident where he forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s car and drove her and their child around for two hours while threatening and battering her. The victim eventually was able to escape, but Vann continued to drive around with the child until eventually leaving the child with an acquaintance.
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The quick actions of two District 7 officers resulted in the arrest of two armed robbery suspects in the early morning hours on February 21. Officer Michael Martin and Officer Matthew Brooks were patrolling near N. 27th Street and W. Burleigh at about 1:45 a.m. when a citizen alerted them that he had just been the victim of an armed robbery.
The officers saw four suspects running. They pursued the suspects, catching one and seeing the others run into a house in the 3000 block of N. 29th Street. Officer Brooks caught a second suspect as he fled out a side door. Two of the four suspects were arrested.
The officers searched the flight path and found a BB gun that was used in the robbery. The suspects will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charges.
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The Exchange Club of Milwaukee recognized fifteen members of the Milwaukee Police Department whose heroic actions contributed to making Milwaukee a better place. The officers were awarded during the Exchange Club’s 60th Annual Crime Prevention Awards Luncheon on February 10, where Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn was the featured speaker.
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Milwaukee Police Chief Edward A. Flynn delivered the money line today: Automated
Teller Machines are now on line in three Milwaukee Police district stations.
When he arrived in Milwaukee a year ago, Chief Flynn noticed that there were lines of
people waiting to buy parking permits at the kiosks in the police district stations.
“If people are already here in our district stations do a piece of business, I thought
perhaps we could make ATMs available to them in a safe environment, as well,” Chief
Flynn said in announcing the measure today.
In a partnership with Prime Financial Credit Union, MPD has install the machines in the
lobby area of the following district stations:
· Police District 1 – 749 W. State Street (just outside municipal court at the
security check point)
· Police District 3 – 2333 N. 49th Street
· Police District 5 – 2920 N. 4th Street
The ATMs located in the police district stations offer a safe place for people to use a
machine when they may be reticent to use one in a dark, desolate area. The police station
locations also allow police personnel to use the ATMs that are connected to one of the
MPD credit unions.
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Officers from MPD’s Neighborhood Task Force have arrested one of Milwaukee’s Most Wanted. Howard L. Jeffers was arrested on February 19. Jeffers was wanted an armed robbery that happened in the 2600 block of W. North Avenue on August 24, 2008.
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The TruTV show “Speeders” came to Milwaukee and rode along with Officer Gregg Duran from MPD’s Motorcycle Unit. Watch Officer Duran in an all-new episode on Thursday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. (CST). Check your cable or satellite listings for TruTV, and click here to learn more about “Speeders.”
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An off-duty Milwaukee Police sergeant arrested a drunk driver after the driver fled the scene of a traffic crash shortly after 5 p.m. on February 16. Sergeant Joseph Seitz was driving westbound on W. Blue Mound Road when he saw a Chrysler minivan rear-end a car that was stopped at the red light at N. 52nd Street. The suspect then quickly drove off. Sergeant Seitz called 911 and followed the suspect to a parking lot at N. Glenview and W. Blue Mound, where he detained him until on-duty officers arrived.
The suspect, a 54-year-old Milwaukee man, appeared to be impaired by alcohol. He failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. A breath test revealed the suspect’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) to be twice the legal limit. This is the suspect’s second drunk driving offense, having last been convicted in December 2008.
The car the suspect hit sustained minor damage. The driver of that car did not require medical attention on the scene.
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Edward Bernard Burgess (DOB 02-23-69) is wanted for First Degree Intentional Homicide and Felon in Possession of a Firearm in connection with the homicide of his cousin on February 17 in the 10000 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Burgess should call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.
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Milwaukee Police are seeking the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at 7830 W. Good Hope Road at 9:55 p.m. on February 5. Two suspects followed the victim out of a store and to his car. The suspects approached the victim while he was loading groceries into his car. One suspect produced a handgun, went through the victim’s pockets, and fled.
The first suspect is a black male between 20 and 30 years old. He is 5’11” – 6’1” tall. He was last seen wearing a black skullcap, and a black jacket with an “R” on the back.
The second suspect is a black male between 20 and 30 years old. He is 5’10” – 6’0” tall. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a black hooded zip-up sweatshirt, and black pants.
Anyone with information on the identity of these suspects is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.
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Milwaukee Police are seeking the suspect in a shooting that happened in the 2500 block of S. 13th Street shortly after 2 p.m. on February 18. The suspect got onto a Milwaukee County bus at S. 13th Street and W. Lincoln. The suspect and the victim, a 19-year-old man from Milwaukee, argued on the bus before they exited together on S. 13th Street. Shortly after exiting the bus the suspect shot the victim.
The suspect is black male in his late teens wearing dark clothing and a backpack. The backpack has a logo on it, possibly of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Panthers. If you recognize the suspect or have any information on the shooting, contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.
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The Milwaukee Police Department is simplifying the application process for specialized night parking permits by making them available at district stations. Starting on March 1, 2009 applicants can go to any Milwaukee Police district station to get “Night Shift Workers” and “Disabled Night Permits.” Previously, applicants obtained permit applications at District Stations, but had to go to the Traffic Records Section at 49th and Lisbon to pick up their permits. Also effective March 1 permits will not be mailed to applicants after they apply at the District Station. These permits will be immediately issued at the District Station upon verification. Each of these permits is described below. Permit holders are reminded that they must still obey odd/even parking regulations.
NIGHT SHIFT WORKERS – Anyone employed as a Late Shift (Night Shift) Worker and is unable to find off street parking or employer does not provide parking, are eligible for this permit. Only one permit is available to each Night Shift Worker. Benefits for this permit are the same as those who purchase the Quarterly/Annual Night Parking Permits.
DISABLED NIGHT PERMITS - These permits are available to anyone with a Permanent Disability. (Temporary Disabled Individuals are not eligible). Only one Disabled Night Permit available per Disabled Individual. Benefits for this permit are the same as those who purchase the Quarterly/Annual Night Parking Permits.
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Milwaukee Police are seeking the suspect in the armed robbery of the Serv-U Pharmacy at 709 W. Oklahoma Avenue. The suspect was armed with a knife when he came into the pharmacy at about 4 p.m. on January 28. The suspect then fled after receiving prescription drugs and money.
The suspect is a white male between 40 and 50 years old, 6’1” to 6’5”, 160-180 lbs., blonde hair, and light colored facial hair. He was wearing blue flannel jacket that he discarded at the scene, a gray hooded sweatshirt, light colored cargo pants, black gloves, and mirrored sunglasses.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360.
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Good investigative skills by two District 5 officers lead to the arrest of a suspect who stole a water heater. Officers Richard Gordy and Gary Cole were conducting some follow-up in the 3100 block of North Julia Street at about noon on Feb 15, when the officers noticed some tire marks from a garbage cart in the snow leading from the back of a house to the front. The officers discovered a forced open door in the back and a brick in the basement that had been used to force the door. The officers notified the owner of the entry. The owner told the officers that a water heater was missing.
The officers followed the tire tracks, which led to the back of another house in the 3100 block of N. Julia. The officers spoke with the resident, who told them that an acquaintance came over to borrow some tools. The resident then noticed this suspect taking a water heater into the basement. The officers found the stolen water heater in the basement. A photo array was shown and the resident identified the suspect, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man. The suspect was arrested and told officers he bought the water heater from someone on the street. The suspect is currently on parole for a homicide that occurred in 1990.
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The Milwaukee Police Department runs truancy details to keep kids in school and prevent daytime crime. WITI-TV Fox 6 rode along.
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