CRIME & SAFETY
Driver of Google Street View car crashes after 120 mph police chase
MIDDLETON, Ind. (WTVO) — A man driving a Google Street View mapping vehicle led police on a 120 mph chase and has pleaded guilty to fleeing from law enforcement. According to the Middleton Police Department, on July 31st, 2023, the Chief of Police spotted the vehicle traveling at high speed in the area of US […]
Madison Police Dept. searching for downtown shooting suspect
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is asking for public help in locating a suspect in a shooting downtown early Sunday morning. Police say an arrest warrant has been issued for Kevin Brown. He currently faces charges of first-degree intentional attempted homicide and possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon.
Woman allegedly fired gun at ground to scare dog, Madison police say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman allegedly fired a gun at the ground to scare a dog away after a dispute with a neighbor, Madison Police Department reports. According to MPD, officers responded around 8:15 a.m. to the 4300 block of Mohawk Drive. Officers learned that a woman went to...
MPD: 30-year-old man allegedly punched on city’s east side, taken to hospital
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being allegedly punched on Madison’s east side Monday. Police responded at about 4:40 p.m. to the 4000 block of Nakoosa Trail. A 30-year-man allegedly said he was punched at an encampment nearby, and eventually went to a shelter for help.
Madison resident reacts after apartment fire displaces family, kills pet
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison woman and her family were displaced and are mourning the loss of their pet after a fire ripped through their northside apartment Sunday. Amber Zbella says she and her two kids are staying at an area motel thanks to funding from American Red Cross. The Madison Fire Department deemed their unit inhabitable after the Sunday fire.
Surveillance video shows man plastering graffiti inside Madison arcade bars
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - At least eight graffiti markings were found inside Aftershock Classic Arcade Bar after a man was caught on camera drawing with permanent marker on the retro bar’s screens, games and walls. Security camera footage from Saturday showed the man entering the bar during business hours....
Bald eagle dies after being illegally shot in Dane County
A bald eagle died after being illegally shot in Dane County. The bird also had lead poisoning. The eagle was found unable to fly March 14 on private property near Brooklyn. The landowner contacted the Department of Natural Resources, who notified Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center near Milton. Dianne Moller,...
Local recruits join Dane County Sheriff's Office
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has announced its new class of deputies, including some from the local area. Seventeen deputies, the largest group the sheriff's office has seen in some time, were set to be sworn in by Sheriff Kalvin Barrett on Friday, March 29, at 1:30 p.m., according to a news release. The swearing in was scheduled at the Dane County Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room. The new deputies are:...
Madison community organizer Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores on police accountability
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==. Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores is involved in many different communities in Madison, Wisconsin. Not only is she involved in her near...
Verona Police Department incident report: March 18-24
7:37 a.m., N. Main St. and Richard St., traffic stop – Police gave a warning to a 20-year-old Verona woman on Exceeding Speed Zones, Etc. (11-15 mph). 8:02 a.m., N. Main St. and Harmony Dr., traffic stop – Police cited a 25-year-old Verona woman for Exceeding Speed Zones, Etc. (16-19 mph).
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