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November 12, 2013 · 9:35 pm

Winter Parking Permits On Sale

From the South Milwaukee Police Department …

Restrictions don’t go into place until December 1, but act now to get those permits.

Winter parking regulations will be in effect from December 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.  Winter Parking Permits are available at the Police Department during regular business hours (Mon.– Fri. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) beginning November 1, 2013.  Please PLAN AHEAD prior to the beginning of winter parking.  No citation payments are accepted or parking permits sold on weekends or holidays (November 28 & 29, December 24, 25, & 31, and January 1, 2014).  Please purchase your parking permit prior to the last days of the month.  Permits are sold separately for each month of the winter parking season for $25.00, or all four months for $80.00.  Vehicles should be parked on the even number side of the street on those nights that the calendar date before midnight is even and on the odd number side of the street on odd calendar days.  Citations will be issued for parking a vehicle on the wrong side of the street or for not having a valid parking permit between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Instructions are available at the Police Department.  A Holiday On-Street Parking Permit (December 15- January 15) is available for $25.00.  This permit works well for college students home between semesters or family members visiting for more than a week.

**NOTE**  This year the Thanksgiving Holiday falls on November 28 & 29 which means residents will have to purchase the December permit prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday in order to have the permit in time for the beginning of winter parking regulations on December 1.  PLAN AHEAD– get your permit early.  Parking permission will not be given because a citizen did not have time to purchase a permit. 

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November 5, 2013 · 10:45 pm

Sex Sting Brings Deputies To Grant Park

Update: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has more on the arrest of Lee Erickson, as does TMJ4 and WISN.

Fox 6 has the disturbing details, which reportedly include the arrest of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra chorus director, a South Milwaukee resident.

From the story:

In a statement, Sheriff’s officials say the Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints of sexual activity and solicitation taking place in County parks.

In response to these complaints, Sheriff Clarke initiated an undercover operation with a goal of curbing and deterring illegal sexual activity in the parks, and seven arrests have been made in the past two weeks.

Four more arrests were made Tuesday, November 5th.

Those arrested range in age from 43 to 75.

58-year-old Erickson of South Milwaukee was arrested on Monday by an undercover Sheriff’s deputy.

According to Sheriff’s officials, Erickson followed the deputy into a bathroom at Grant Park along Milwaukee’s Lakefront, exposed himself, and began masturbating in front of the officer.

Sheriff’s officials say Erickson stated numerous times that he just wanted to be able to pay the fine and not have this go public or this would ruin his career.

I’ll keep you posted.

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October 16, 2013 · 10:56 am

Going Pink In A Big Way

20131015_191122_resizedSouth Milwaukee’s commitment to breast cancer awareness and research continues to amaze.

At Tuesday’s city council meeting, South Milwaukee school leaders and students presented checks totalling nearly $9,000 for the Susan G. Komen Justice for a Cure campaign. That includes $8,279 raised through the high and middle schools, $226.86 from Lakeview Elementary and $400.11 from Rawson Elementary. T-shirt sales alone — both through the schools and the South Milwaukee Fire Department — topped $7,000.

Thanks to Police Chief Ann Wellens, the DECA marketing class at the high school and other local and school officials for leading this effort. It’s great to see South Milwaukee continue to get behind worthy causes like this.

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September 16, 2013 · 9:19 pm

Going Pink Again In South Milwaukee

Thanks to a partnership between the South Milwaukee School District and the South Milwaukee Police Department, the city is going pink on Oct. 15. The goal: Raise money for breast cancer awareness and to help find a cure.

South Milwaukee High School has some cool-looking t-shirts for sale, with proceeds going to the Justice for the Cure Foundation. Here is the flyer, and here is more information on NOW.

T-shirt order forms are also available from Parkway Floral.

Let’s hope we can beat last year’s total!

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September 10, 2013 · 4:35 pm

SMPD Warns Of Door-To-Door Scam

Here is the information from the South Milwaukee Police Department …

I received an email from a South Milwaukee citizen this evening reporting a possible door-to-door solicitation scam.  This particular one revolved around the Milwaukee Restoration Church and a male using the name “Eugene Hankins.”  The Milwaukee Restoration Church is an actual organization that solicits door-to-door for legitimate reasons, Hankins is no longer affiliated with the church and does not fund raise for them.  If you feel something is not right about a solicitor, the best thing to do is politely decline.  You can also call the SMPD (or your local jurisdiction) and report the incident.  As always, when reporting an incident be sure to report in a timely manner and include a description of the person and the behavior that you found to be suspicious.  

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August 19, 2013 · 11:02 pm

Police Blotter: Burglary At South Milwaukee Little League Complex

NOW has published a new police blotter, and it includes this disturbing item …

A safe, several microphones and an extension cord were taken from inside of the South Milwaukee Little League office building, 701 Mackinac Ave., during the night of Aug. 8 or morning of Aug. 9. According to security footage, three men gained entry to the building with a key. The stolen items were collectively worth $615. An 18-year-old Cudahy man was arrested for the incident. During a search of that man’s house, police also found marijuana plants, and he was additionally arrested for manufacturing THC and bail jumping.

And this item …

A 51-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for disorderly conduct at 2 p.m. Aug. 10, after he pulled a knife on another man at the bar Powers on 10th, 1815 10th Ave., and stuck the knife in a wooden barrel near him. The man was found on the same block with a folding knife and admitted being at the bar, but denied brandishing the knife. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after police found a marijuana pipe on him.

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August 13, 2013 · 10:19 pm

Reports: Milwaukee Motorcyclist Dies In College Avenue Crash

A 27-year-old Milwaukee motorcyclist died in a crash late Tuesday afternoon at College and Robert Avenues in Cudahy, various media outlets are reporting.

The driver of the car involved in the accident was reportedly a 55-year-old South Milwaukee man, who police said did not yield the right of way.

Check out coverage from WISN, Fox 6 and TMJ4.

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August 5, 2013 · 6:26 pm

NOW: South Milwaukee Man — Abraham Lincoln? — Arrested For Drunk Driving Outside City Hall

A disturbing story from NOW…

A 60-year-old South Milwaukee man, who later told hospital staff he was Abraham Lincoln, was arrested for drunken driving, first offense, after police found him in his minivan parked in the front lawn of South Milwaukee City Hall, 2424 15th Ave., passed out with the engine running and music blaring, around 2 a.m. Friday.

And here is the rest of this week’s police blotter, including this …

A 26-year-old Franklin man was threatened at knifepoint by two men outside of Johnny Mo’s Bar & Grill, 1301 Milwaukee Ave., around 1:30 a.m. July 28. The two men thought that the victim and two other Oak Creek men outside the bar were staring at them, confronted the group and demanded an apology. One of the aggressors pulled out a knife and the primary victim kicked and pushed at the men until one of the other victims called police and the aggressors fled in a gold sedan.

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August 1, 2013 · 8:38 am

Reports: Packard Avenue Reopens After Shooting, Standoff

Check out the stories from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WISN, Fox 6 and TMJ 4. From the Journal Sentinel …

Cudahy police have a suspect in custody and are searching for a second suspect Thursday morning after a shooting overnight in the 5700 block of S. Packard Ave.

Although police are still investigating, the area of S. Packard Ave. between S. Whitall Ave. and E. Ramsey Ave. reopened about 7:45 a.m. Thursday after it was blocked off late Wednesday.

One person was injured in the shooting, which occurred about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect in custody is not necessarily the shooter, police told reporters during a morning briefing.

Cudahy police and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office are systematically searching two 32-unit apartment buildings on S. Packard Ave., looking for witnesses and the second suspect.

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July 29, 2013 · 10:22 pm

More Ways To Celebrate: Heritage Days Is Over … And South Milwaukee Community Night Out Is Next

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 21, for South Milwaukee Community Night Out.

The South Milwaukee Police Department website has more details on the event to be held at the city administration complex …

On August 21, 2013, the South Milwaukee Police Department once again will host the Community Night Out.  Hundreds of people will attend the festivities, play games, learn about safety, enter raffles, enjoy a good meal, and watch the fireworks.  The Community Night Out is a great chance for citizens of all ages to meet the various public safety workers in their community. Hope to see you on August 21st from 5:30-9pm!

Tell your family and friends … and see you there!

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July 25, 2013 · 11:38 pm

Busy Week For Police

NOW has published a new police blotter, and it’s not pretty for South Milwaukee this week. Some of the items …

  • Reports of two car thefts and three bicycle thefts;
  • Five reports of eggings; and
  • A number of incidents at Grant Park.

There was also this …

A 48-year-old South Milwaukee man was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct ay Muskie’s Gourmet House, 800 Milwaukee Ave., around 11 p.m. July 19 after he tackled and punched a 45-year-old South Milwaukee man. The two men had been arguing throughout the evening and had seemed to have resolved the dispute, when the victim put his arm around the offender, who then began the attack. The aggressor had a bloody nose, but the victim reported no serious injuries.

And this …

A can of gasoline started on fire in the yard in the 1300 block of Michigan Avenue around 1:30 a.m. July 18 after a man was working on a car and threw a lit cigarette in the yard near the can. The man fled the scene when the fire started, and a 16-year-old girl, whose stepmother owns the house was able to kick the can into the road and put it out with a fire extinguisher. The car was found to have been stolen from Milwaukee. The owner collected the car, but found tools, a CD visor with two CDs, a set of golf clubs and a cooler bag in the car that did not belong to him. These items were taken to the South Milwaukee police station.

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July 10, 2013 · 10:13 pm

Shooting In Cudahy

Flight for Life was reportedly called to the scene of the shooting Wednesday evening at a home near Packard and Ramsey Avenues in Cudahy. A man is in custody.

Learn more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel or WISN.

I’ll keep you posted.

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July 9, 2013 · 10:07 pm

Cudahy Teen Charged In Robbery Of South Milwaukee’s King’s Row Liquor

A 17-year-old Cudahy boy has been charged in the alleged May armed robbery of King’s Row Liquor in South Milwaukee.

Nathan Warrix faces one count of armed robbery and has his preliminary hearing set for July 17 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. He is subject to electronic monitoring until then, court records show.

Here are the case details.

Warrix also has several other oustanding charges, including another felony charge for drug possession and several misdemeanor charges for retail theft, online court records show. I’ll keep you posted … and congratulations to the South Milwaukee Police Department on the arrest.

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July 7, 2013 · 9:22 pm

Busy Year: South Milwaukee Fire Department Files Annual Report

The South Milwaukee Fire Department has published its 2012 annual report, and it does a great job  detailing all that the work this team does to keep us safe every day.

See it here. From it:

  • The department responded to 2,931 incidents in 2012, essentially static from previous years.
  • That includes responses to 2,494 emergency medical service calls, up slightly from the previous two years.
  • They also responded to 85 fires, the highest figure since at least 2009. Of those, 44 were building fires.
  • Fire dollar loss topped $541,000.

Of course, the report goes into much more detail and includes sections on equipment, training, youth education, incident photos and much more.

Thanks again to our South Milwaukee firefighters!

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June 24, 2013 · 10:43 pm

Wanted For Questioning

HR1HR2Update: An reward of up to $2,000 is being offered in the case.

South Milwaukee police want to talk to two “persons of interest” following the June 16 hit-and-run motorcycle crash in South Milwaukee that injured two.

Here is the release …

On Sunday June 16, 2013 at about 4:45pm the City of South Milwaukee Police Department responded to a hit and run crash at the intersection of 15th Avenue at Drexel Blvd. in the City of South Milwaukee.  The suspect vehicle, which was described by witnesses as a maroon in color early to mid 2000s GMC Yukon, struck a motorcycle and then fled from the scene.  The operator of the motorcycle remains hospitalized.  The striking vehicle should have passenger side damage, a tinted window missing, and was reportedly occupied by two persons described as black males. 

Attached are still photos of surveillance camera footage from a gas station a few blocks from the crash scene.  The images are of a maroon Yukon and the two males that had occupied it when it came into and then left the gas station minutes before the above reported crash.  The City of South Milwaukee Police Department would like assistance in identifying the men and vehicle in these images so that they can be located, the persons interviewed and the vehicle examined.  Probable cause does not exist to arrest these subjects or charge them with any crime.    

Persons with information on the pictured subjects and vehicle or any other information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact the South Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 768-8060.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Southern Milwaukee County Crime Stoppers at (866) 373-6227.  Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this hit and run could get cash reward up to $1000.00 from Crime Stoppers and the family of the victim have offered a cash reward currently at $1000.00.  Callers should refer to South Milwaukee Police Department case #13-013687. 

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