Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee fatal crash; family holds vigil for loved ones
MILWAUKEE – Remembering a grandmother and her grandchild killed in a deadly multi-car crash on Milwaukee’s north side last week, March 5.
According to police and online court records, former Wisconsin’s Most Wanted fugitive 31-year-old Davonte Jackson was the driver who ran a red light leading to the multi-vehicle crash while he was still on the run.
The crash happened near Sherman and Villard. It killed 55-year-old Janice Howard that day and police confirmed on Monday, March 11, that 11-year-old Ashton Porter, also died from his injuries. He was Howard’s grandson.
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This one family is dealing with the devastating loss of two loved ones.
Loved ones said Howard was driving home after picking up her grandson from basketball practice when she was hit.
On Tuesday, March 12, a sea of mostly blue and purple balloons rose into the sky at a vigil to honor the family’s lost loved ones.
“He took away my best friend,” said Kalyn Coleman, Porter’s cousin. “My little cousin, he took away my grandmother, he took away my family. That’s my blood.”
The family returned to Sherman and Villard on Tuesday to remember Howard and Porter.
“I was on the phone with her before she got in the car and left,” Coleman said. “I was waiting on her to call me back.”
Coleman said her cousin was always so full of life.
Jackson is now facing multiple charges for the crash including second-degree reckless homicide and hit-and-run involving death.
According to a criminal complaint, an hour before the crash, Jackson was involved in a police pursuit in the area.
“You can’t be chasing these people, it’s too senseless,” cousin Cinnamon Blockmon said. “They said his biggest crime was something along the lines or stealing Christmas gifts. Y’all just stole our family from us.”
It’s a harsh reality the family believes should be a wakeup call for others.
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“Milwaukee just has to do better with traffic,” Blockmon said. “We shouldn’t be in a war zone whenever we come outside to get from point A to point B.”
Jackson’s bond was set at $600,000. He is due back in court next week.
Milwaukee, WI
UW-Milwaukee Police Chief placed on administrative leave
MILWAUKEE – UW-Milwaukee Police Chief is David Salazar is on administrative leave, effective April 26, 2024.
UWM Police Captain Brian Switala is now serving as acting police chief.
A UWM spokesperson added that the university cannot otherwise comment on personnel matters, and also noted that “UWM is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for every campus community member to live, learn and work. The UWM Police Department’s mission is to carry out that commitment for the campus.”
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County Transit System bus fire; 68th and Congress
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee firefighters responded to the fire of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus fire near 68th and Congress on Saturday morning, April 27.
A FOX6 News viewer who was in the neighborhood shortly after 1a .m. Saturday shared the pictures in this post.
Officials say all the people on the bus managed to get off the vehicle safely.
MCTS bus fire near 68th and Congress
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Nobody was hurt.
Milwaukee, WI
Fat Valdy’s is reopening on Blue Mound Road in Milwaukee
Mexican restaurant Fat Valdy’s is coming back to 5108 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Owner Valdemar Escobar plans to open the restaurant between May and June, his business partner, Patricia Ruiz-Cantu said.
Escobar owns and manages Asadero Fiesta Garibaldi, a Mexican steakhouse that opened in May 2023, and two Chicken Palace locations. Escobar also owns Fiesta Café, but it’s under different management, Ruiz-Cantu said.
Fat Valdy’s will offer a lunch buffet featuring handmade tortillas to order.
More: Mexican steakhouse Asadero Fiesta Garibaldi will make its home in the former Fritz’s Pub
Escobar has owned the building for nearly 22 years. Fat Valdy’s was open there until fall 2020 and Caliente Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar took over in the location in early 2021.
Escobar leased the building to the Caliente owners, who have since closed their restaurant.
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