Milwaukee, WI

Harley-Davidson fence theft; Milwaukee man accused, stealing fence to scrap

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2 years ago

May 21, 2023

Harley-Davidson fence theft; Milwaukee man accused, stealing fence to scrap

MILWAUKEE – A 47-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of stealing more than 200 feet of fencing from the property of Harley-Davidson Motor Company – all, so he could scrap it. The accused is Terrence Eckford – who now faces a felony theft charge.

According to the criminal complaint, on four separate days, From Friday, 14 to Friday, April 21, 250 feet of fencing was removed from the grounds of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company located near 37th and Juneau. Officers were dispatched to the H-D site on April 27. They spoke with security staff for Harley-Davidson. The staff “related that they had been alerted that the fence bordering their parking lot along 35th Street had been removed. Once they were alerted, they reviewed camera footage and were able to find video of three difference incidents of theft of sections of the fence,” the complaint says.

The first incident occurred on April 14. Sometime between midnight and 7 p.m., about 90 feet of fence was removed. On April 16, a person later identified as Eckford, was seen “at approximately 6:47 a.m. parking a gray or gold full size passenger van with tinted windows on 35th Street. The defendant then removes sections of fence and places them in the van,” the complaint says. Eckford is seen returning again on April 18, driving the same vehicle and again, removing sections of fence. The defendant was seen one more time on April 21. In total, an estimated 230 feet of fencing was taken without consent,” the complaint says.

The complaint says in order to replace the fence, it would cost $57,500 – or roughly $250 per foot.

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Harley-Davidson security continued to investigate the fence thefts, reviewed video, ad drove the area where the van had gone — eventually finding a matching vehicle. The license plate of the van was run to get the owner’s information.

The complaint says on May 16, Milwaukee police were on patrol when they spotted the van on W. Vliet Street. A traffic stop was conducted — and the defendant was arrested.

In an interview with police, Eckford admitted that he removed the fencing. The “defendant related that he had removed the fencing to scrap it.”

Eckford made his initial appearance in Milwaukee County court on Thursday, May 18. A signature bond of $5,000 was set in the case.

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Winter parking restrictions go into effect for Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan

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4 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Winter parking restrictions go into effect for Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan

MILWAUKEE — Winter parking restrictions start on Sunday, December 1 for Milwaukee, Racine, and Sheboygan.

In Milwaukee, residents and visitors will not be able to park on through highways and bus rounds from 2am and 6am. During snow emergencies, vehicles must follow alternate side street parking between 10pm and 6am where parking is allowed. That means on even-numbered calendar days, vehicles must be parked on the even-numbered side of the street, and for odd-numbered calendar days, vehicles must be parked on the odd-numbered side of the street.

City of Milwaukee Winter Parking Regulations. Image courtesy of the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works.

The City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works recommends signing up for parking alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com or for email messages at milwaukee.gov/enotify.

Winter parking regulations in Milwaukee are in effect until March 1.

In Racine, winter parking regulations also start on Sunday, December 1, with alternate side parking in effect daily except for Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1).

During snow emergencies, parking is prohibited on main/arterial streets as well as collector side streets as well. Winter parking regulations are in effect in Racine until April 1.

In Sheboygan, winter parking restrictions start on December 1 but end on March 31, with alternate side parking in effect daily from midnight until 6am. The city also expanded the criteria for snow emergencies, allowing for the definition to include a wide range of winter weather, not just heavy snowstorms or blizzards.

During snow emergencies, vehicles will be required to follow all-day alternate side parking, with parking based on the calendar date. After the snow is plowed to the curb, then residents will be encouraged to move their vehicles to the plowed side of the street before 12:00 AM the next day. All one-side parking restrictions will also be suspended during a snow emergency, allowing for alternate side parking on non-snow emergency routes.

Sheboygan encourages residents to follow the simple steps:

STAY: Park on the correct side of the street for winter parking.
WAIT: Wait for the plows to clear the opposite side of the street.
RELOCATE: Move your vehicle to the plowed side before midnight.
REPEAT: Keep your car parked on the plowed side for the following day.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

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12 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

WEST ALLIS — It’s become a special tradition for neighbors near the corner of 64th & Lapham.

Miracle on 64th St. returns Friday. In its third year, the display features 12,000 lights that illuminate this little slice of West Allis along with holiday decorations and inflatables.

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the elves also make appearances each night outside of the 24th and 25th when they have to return to the North Pole.

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Miracle on 64th St. lights display in West Allis returns to help homeless veterans

The nonprofit hosts this fundraiser all to benefit a cause each year. This year, donations will go to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative just down the street.

Previous Coverage: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/miracle-on-64th-a-street-in-west-allis-is-glowing-for-a-good-cause

They’re also accepting food, gloves, hats, and coats.

“We’re really out here to help the people and keep it local, so that’s really what we’re all about, is making sure we help the community at large,” said Santa Claus.

Mike Beiermeister

Santa at Miracle on 64th St.

The display runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. all the way up until Christmas.

You are encouraged to walk around the displays. There are several parking lots nearby open for visitors.

Cash donations can be dropped off at the corner of 64th and Lapham.

You can also make a donation by going to any Landmark Credit Union. Just tell them you are making a donation to ’64 Street Project Co.’

This year, Modern Woodmen of America are matching donations up to $2,500.

Home Depot also makes a donation to help with the lights display.

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