Milwaukee Police Department

06/19/2020

Today Captain David Salazar of District 2, several Milwaukee Police Officers, and the Sensitive Crimes Division visited the home of Mr. Teryton Bonner.

Mr. Bonner and another Milwaukee resident, Demarcus Fayne, helped bring a 5-year-old girl home safely after she was found wandering the streets by herself on Wednesday, June 18, 2020. Mr. Bonner and Mr. Fayne found her near a gas station on 19th and National around 9:22 P.M.

The Milwaukee Police Department is proud of the selfless acts of Mr. Bonner and Mr. Fayne. MPD will be recommending them for a Citizen’s Award during the upcoming Merit Awards.

Thank you for taking action and reuniting the girl with her family.

06/19/2020

In recognition of Juneteenth, Chief Morales and several MPD officers participated in a community-wide clean up in partnership with COA Youth & Family Centers

With today being a day of celebration and reflection, we couldn’t have thought of a better way to spend it.

06/19/2020

As our country reflects on the history of Juneteenth and acknowledges the challenges we to face today, the Milwaukee Police Department is proud to have a diverse body of members who celebrate this holiday. In honor of Juneteenth, we asked our community and members what this day means to them. This is what they shared with us:

06/18/2020

MPD will continue to support MPS and MPS students

The Milwaukee Police Department fully supports the Milwaukee Public School system if it decides to remove all School Resource Officers from its schools. We agree with the many voices from our community who believe that the funding should be reinvested into our public school system to support social services. Regardless of the vote, MPD will continue to support MPS and MPS students.

06/18/2020

Recently, Milwaukee Police Officers received a donation of snacks and water to help them get through the day. The Milwaukee Police Department would like to thank all the citizens that donated snacks and water to all the police districts to show our officers their appreciation.

06/18/2020

Today marks the one year anniversary that our community lost Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her. Officer Her was on his way home from work when he was struck by a reckless driver who ran a red light on N. 60th St and W. Capitol Dr. Officer Her was a two year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department and worked as a patrol officer at District 4. He is missed greatly by his friends and family, yet we will always remember his smile and warm personality.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family on this day. Thank you Officer Her for all you have done for the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department.

We would also like to take this time to thank our community members who reported the accident and who provided information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts which assisted in his apprehension. We are truly thankful for your support.

06/15/2020

Milwaukee Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a subject wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, May 29, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., on the 2300 block of N. 35th Street.

The suspect is described as an African-American male, 40-years-old and had a thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded jacket, dark colored pants, a black baseball cap and black boots. He was armed with a handgun.

The victim observed the suspect stealing property from the business and confronted the suspect. The suspect brandished a handgun and flees the location on foot with the stolen property.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360, or call Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

06/15/2020

Milwaukee Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the subjects wanted for a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at approximately 12:07 a.m., on the 5700 block of W. Appleton Avenue.

Suspect #1 is described as an African-American female, 17 - 23-years-old, 5’07”, had a thin build and a dark complexion. She was last seen wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and tan Nike shoes.

Suspect #2 is described as an African-American male, 17 - 23-years-old, 5’07”, had a thin build and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants with a white stripe.

Suspect #3 is described as an African-American male, 17 - 23-years-old and had short braids. He was last seen wearing a black with white hooded sweatshirt, a face mask and light colored pants.

Suspect #4 is described as an African-American male and was 17 - 23-years-old. He was last seen wearing an orange zip up jacket with black and white stripes, yellow pants with a white stripe and black with white shoes.

Suspect #5 is described as an African-American male and was 17 - 23-years-old. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and gray shoes.

Suspect #6 is described as an African-American female and was 17 - 23-years-old. She was last seen wearing black jacket, black pants and a red or pink headband.

Suspect #7 is described as an African-American female and was 17 - 23-years-old. She was last seen wearing a tan tank top and black pants with an orange stripe on the side.

Suspects forced entry to closed business while employee was in the building. The employee confronted the suspects and was subsequently battered by the suspects. Suspects removed property and fled the location on foot.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360, or call Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

06/14/2020

The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a critical missing 70 year old male, Johnny L. Patterson.

Patterson was last seen in the 3300 block of W. Highland Boulevard on 06/06/20 at 9pm.

Patterson is described as an African American male , 70 years of age, 5’08”, and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black leather vest, blue jeans, black tennis shoes, and carrying a light brown walking cane. Patterson left on foot.

If he is located, please call District 3 at 935-7234.

06/12/2020

‪Milwaukee Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating long term missing Jason Erickson. Erickson was last seen on January 4, 2020, on the 2500 block of W. Vine Street, in Milwaukee, WI.

Erickson is described as a White male, 16 years of age, 5’09”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes.

Erickson may be in the area of 4700 W. Villard Avenue or Wauwatosa, WI

If anyone has any information about Erickson’s whereabouts please contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7401.

Please share to help us find him and reunite him with his family.

NCMEC poster: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1388540/1/screen

06/11/2020

Milwaukee Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the subjects wanted for a reckless endangering safety incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at approximately 2:42 a.m., on the 5700 block of W. Appleton Avenue.

Suspect #1 is described as an African-American male, 25 - 30-years-old, 5’11”, 220 pounds and had short hair with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, red pants and black shoes. He was armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2 is described as an African-American female, 25- 30-years-old, 5’05” - 5’08”, 190 pounds and had a her hair in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, red pants and black/white sandals with white socks.

The suspect vehicle is described as a red 4-door Chevy Equinox.

Suspect #1 and the victim were involved in an argument. Suspect#1 fired shots at the victim, subsequently striking the victim. Both suspects fled the scene in the suspect vehicle. The victim sustained non-fatal injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360, or call Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

06/11/2020

Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest involved in the arson at the Milwaukee Harley Davidson located at 11310 W. Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee. The fire was reported on Monday, June 1, 2020, at approximately 1:19 a.m.

Anyone having information about this vehicle seen in the parking lot, or knowledge of the fire, should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477) or the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS (8477) or P3 Tips App. Individuals may also email [email protected], or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. Tips may also be submitted to ATF using the Reportit® app, available on both Google Play and the apple App Store, or by visiting www.reportit.com.

06/11/2020

Today in honor of #ThrowbackThursday we spoke with Detective Tammy Tramel-McClain who has been with the Milwaukee Police Department for the past 25-years. She says she's been able to navigate her way through the department by staying true to herself. Thank you for all you do for the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Department.

06/10/2020

Common Council Removes Democratic National Convention Protective Equipment Bids

The Milwaukee Police Department has been working diligently over the past fifteen months to provide a safe and secure event for the Democratic National Convention. MPD was notified this afternoon that the bid requests for key safety equipment necessary for the Democratic National Convention has been removed by the Purchasing Department due to pressures by members of the Common Council without any input from the Secret Service, Milwaukee Police Department or any other law enforcement agency.

The bids to be submitted by the City of Milwaukee Purchasing Department were requested by the Milwaukee Police Department in February and March 2020. MPD had no role in the timing of the bids being released and the requests are in no way a response to the recent incidents that have occurred both locally and nationally.

The Democratic National Convention and the thousands of participants visiting Milwaukee deserve a safe and successful event, which requires certain protective and tactical equipment. It is a standard request for most, if not all, law enforcement agencies called upon to provide security at a national security special event. The personal protective equipment and other devices that have been denied because of the Common Council are used to protect the community against armed suspects, hostage situations and active shooters.

For the protection of the Democratic National Convention, the thousands of participants and the residents of the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department asks that the Common Council reconsider this course of action.

06/10/2020

Criminal charges issued against suspect in fatal accident

On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at about 4:48 p.m., Milwaukee Police investigated a fatal accident that occurred on the 600 block of W. Locust Street.

Milwaukee Police officers observed a vehicle driving westbound on W. Center Street while multiple individuals were hanging out of the windows. The vehicle went through a red light.

Milwaukee Police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle near the 600 block of W. Center Street; however, the vehicle refused to pull over, speed up and subsequently struck a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on the 600 block of West Locust Street. One of the passengers of the striking vehicle was a 22 year old Milwaukee man. He was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

An additional passenger of the striking vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver of the striking vehicle, Tess G. Monty was arrested.

On Monday, June 8, 2020, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued one count of vehicle operator flee / elude an officer resulting in the death of another and one count of vehicle operator flee / elude an officer resulting in great bodily harm against Monty for her involvement in the fatal accident. If found guilty, Monty could face up to 27 years, 6 months in prison and fined up to $75,000.

06/09/2020

There is no "Us vs. Them." We are one.

The Milwaukee Police Department is here to serve and protect our community. We are one. Let’s continue to work together to make Milwaukee a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

The Milwaukee Police Department is here to serve and protect our community. We are one. Let's continue to work together to make Milwaukee a safer place to li...

06/09/2020

Two criminally charged regarding the accident that a citizen and two MPD officers were struck by vehicle during civil unrest

On Monday, June 8, 2020, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued charges against Aaron J. Lumby and Freya U. Nicneven for their involvement in the hit and run accident involving a citizen and two MPD officers during the civil unrest that occurred on Thursday, June 4, 2020, approximately 3:00 a.m., on the 300 block of W. Locust Street.
Aaron J. Lumby was charged with one count of hit and run causing great bodily harm, two counts of hit and run causing injury and one count of second degree recklessly endangering safety. If found guilty, Lumby could face up to 26 years, 6 months in prison and fined up to $95,000.
Freya U. Nicneven was charged with one count of harboring or aiding a felon. If found guilty, Nicneven could face up to 3 years, 6 months in prison and fined up to $10,000.

06/09/2020

Criminal charges issued against suspect in fatal accident of unborn child

On Friday, June 5, 2020, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued one count of first degree reckless homicide of an unborn child, one count of first degree reckless injury, one count of vehicle operator flee / elude an officer resulting in great bodily harm, one count of hit and run causing great bodily harm, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance against Fernando R. Salinas for his involvement in the accident that caused the death of an unborn child. The incident occurred on Monday, June 1, 2020, at approximately 5:54 p.m., on the 2700 block of W. Highland Boulevard. If found guilty, Salinas could face up to 132 years, 6 months in prison and fined up to $210,000.

06/08/2020

Over the weekend Chief Morales along with several MPD officers walked with hundreds of protesters who participated in the Milwaukee Bucks protest march in support of social justice. The walk started at Fiserv Forum and ended at Veterans Park.

06/08/2020

The Milwaukee Police Department never forgets those members who paid the ultimate price in service to the community. Today, we honor Acting-Detective Charles George, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 8, 1936.

Acting-Detective Charles George was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect in the 1700 block of N. 4th Street. The suspect was seen by a police officer earlier in the night jumping out of a window with a cash box at a filling station in the 2900 block of W. Fond du lac Avenue. The officer gave chase but was outdistanced. Upon returning to the filling station to investigate, the officer noticed a car parked nearby and called headquarters to report the license plate.

Acting-Detective Charles George and his partner were assigned the case. They looked up the owner of the car and went to the St. Paul Ave. address listed to investigate. The suspect was not home so they hid under the porch and waited. About an hour later the suspect came home. They attempted to arrest him but he was again able to sprint away. George’s partner recognized the man as someone he had seen coming out of a home on Fourth Street.

It was after 3 a.m. and half an hour after quitting time, but George was not ready to give up. They went to the Fourth Street address. The women in the home denied that anyone else was in the house. When the officers walked through, they found another man asleep in a bedroom. His presence aroused their suspicion and they renewed their questioning of the women. Finally, one woman admitted the man was hiding in the house.

As George opened the front room closet door, a shot rang out and the bullet penetrated his heart. George fell backwards into his partners arms as another shot rang out. The suspect’s body tumbled out of the closet. Both men died at the scene.

George was 38 years old and had been with the department for 6 years. Before coming to Milwaukee he was Chief of Police in Rice Lake, WI. He left behind a wife, Agnes and son Donald, 14.

We remember.