Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 27, 2009
Forbes.com: Milwaukee is America's second safest city
Forbes.com is out with its latest list, "America's Safest Cities." Greater Milwaukee came in second.
Tags: Forbes.com, lists, safe cities, crime, rankings, natural disaster, death, police

Summerfest Guide - July 1, 2009
Patrolling the Summerfest grounds with MPD
When most patrons think of security at Summerfest, they probably first conjure up thoughts of the burly "red shirts" patrolling the grounds. But uniformed cops are there at all times, providing backup, ready to act if things get out of hand for the unarmed security. Last Friday, we did a "walk along" with two of these Milwaukee officers.
Tags: summerfest, milwaukee police department, scott siller, bryon downey, mpd, police

Politics - April 15, 2009
The $84 interview
According to the Shorewood Police Department, I made an illegal u-turn this morning on the way to conduct an interview for an upcoming article on OnMilwaukee.com. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but if I'm unsuccessful in fighting the ticket, I'll owe Shorewood $83.80 and lose three points on my license.
Tags: shorewood, u-turn, police, city market

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 19, 2009
Police seek help finding missing Milwaukee man
The Milwaukee Police Department is currently attempting to locate John H. LeFlore, a 55-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia who walked away from his home last night in the 6300 block of N. 100th St.
Tags: police, missing man, john h. leflore

Politics - Nov. 21, 2008
Alderman wants focus put on squad car cameras
The Milwaukee Police Department has been lax in installing cameras in squad cars, even though it has been given the green light to do so and has equipment lying around ready to get our men in blue on the contributors' list for the "Cops" TV show. The city would have about 200 cameras if it gets a grant for 46 more. Only 67 have been installed and are functional, according to the department. Another 37 have been installed but are not functional.
Tags: police, squad car cameras, robert puente, wally morics

Living - Sept. 30, 2009
The 40 of 40: Day 30 - A Rant
OK, one of the things that comes with age (I guess) is an intolerance for stupidity.  Remember your parents talking about that loud rock n roll music, or kids playing on their lawn.  That was never going to be me... alas...So, this morning, TV news went crazy when a police officer was s...
Tags: fox 6, wtmj, wisn, news, tv, police, shooting, rant, 40

Kids & Family - Sept. 5, 2009
Part 2 - Fake Check Scams Could Cost You Big Time
It all starts when someone offers you something too good to be true. They give you a realistic looking check or money order and then ask you to wire the money somewhere and they will pay you for helping them. It is a phony, and so is the person’s story. Once you cash the check, it may ...
Tags: family, scam. check scam, police

Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 5, 2009
Fake Check Scams Could Cost You Big Time
It all starts when someone offers you something too good to be true. They give you a realistic looking check or money order and then asks you to wire the money somewhere and they will pay you for helping them.Its a phony, and so is the persons story. Once you cash the check it may take weeks...
Tags: scam, milwaukee, police, check, rental

Politics - April 10, 2009
Bay View Tavern Raided and Shut Down
Acting on an anonymous tip, police raided a well know Bay View tavern late last night. The tipster stated women, covered in whipped cream, would be dancing at a stag party. The woman, for a small fee, would allegedly allow the male patrons to lick the whipped cream from their bodies.Undercover of...
Tags: police, bay view

Milwaukee Buzz - March 19, 2009
Two Milwaukee Police Officers Gunned Down In Cold Blood
Officer Rosario Collura, 39, and Officer Leonard Lesnieski, 54, were shot and killed when they interrupted a drug deal while on patrol. They observed four men in an alley and stopped to question them. They had patted down three of the suspects and were patting down the fourth suspect when the man...
Tags: police, crime, children