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Milwaukee man charged, threats to kill officer captured on video

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November 5, 2023

Milwaukee man charged, threats to kill officer captured on video

MKE man charged, threats to kill officer

A man is accused of fleeing police in August and later threatening to kill an officer. He also repeatedly talked about a statue of his uncle in South Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man is accused of fleeing police in August and later threatening to kill an officer – and police have now released bodycam video.

According to a criminal complaint, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee police were stopped at Maryland and Locust on Aug. 29 when a Hummer passed them on the right and ran the red light. Officers quickly stopped the driver, identified as 31-year-old Jake Finn, who held his driver’s license out the window as the officers approached.

Officers said Finn was not wearing a shirt or a seatbelt. Per the complaint, Finn said he was “on his way to see his sick mother” and there is a “statue of his uncle in South Milwaukee.” The officers and Finn had an exchange about the reason for the traffic stop, and Finn said “I don’t have time for this.” Officers told him to stay in his vehicle, but he got out anyway.

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“You’re nothing in Milwaukee. There’s a statue of my uncle,” Finn yelled at officers as they told him to get back in his car, the complaint states. He then did and drove off, leading officers on a pursuit.

Officers called off the pursuit, the complaint states, but minutes later Finn’s Hummer was found parked and unoccupied near Sherman and Hope – roughly five miles from where he took off. Officers there watched the SUV for about 15 minutes, but did not see Finn.

Bodycam video from Jake Finn’s arrest (Courtesy: UWMPD)

On Sept. 2, police spotted the Hummer, pulled it over and arrested Finn. While in the squad car, the complaint states Finn called the officer a “(expletive) idiot,” a “dumb (expletive),” a “(expletive) loser” and a “piece of (expletive).” He then told the officer: “Take that rifle, stick it in your mouth and pull the trigger.” The complaint also states Finn threatened to punch the officer in the face and said, “I am gonna come kill you.”

“I’m a pacifist all right, I’ll pass a fist through your (expletive) face,” Finn said in video released by police.

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Finn later said “my dad is literally a millionaire” and reiterated “there’s a statue of my great uncle in South Milwaukee,” per the complaint. He also called an officer a “(expletive) crumb.”

Finn is formally charged with fleeing/eluding police and threatening a law enforcement officer. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial in October.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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For more information and the beer varieties available, click here.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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15 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

Watch: Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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