Milwaukee pursuit and fatal crash; driver sentenced to prison

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October 17, 2024

Milwaukee pursuit and fatal crash; driver sentenced to prison

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MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man convicted of reckless homicide in the death of two people following a police pursuit and crash was sentenced to prison on Thursday, Oct. 17.

24-year-old Papa Diallo was sentenced to 50 years in prison, and 20 years of extended supervision, for the chase and crash that happened near 27th and St. Paul on April 23, 2024.

In August, Diallo pleaded guilty to two counts of 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide.

He was sentenced to 25 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision for each count, which will be served consecutively. He has credit for 177 days time served.

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As part of a plea agreement, the following charges were dismissed, but read in:

2 Counts: Operater Fleeing/Eluding an Officer, Resulting in the Death of Another
2 Counts: Felony Bail Jumping
1 Count: 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety

Case details

Diallo was out of jail on a $500 signature bond from Waukesha County in a bail jumping case, after he was pulled over for running a red light.

Late Tuesday night, April 23, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy tried to pull Diallo over.

Instead, Diallo took off and ran a red light at 27th and St. Paul, hitting two vehicles.

Significant damage to one of the vehicles

In one of them was a 69-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman. Both died. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified them as John S. Zablocki and Barbara Zablocki.

“The driver of the second vehicle that was struck, who was the sole occupant, was reportedly uninjured,” said Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball.

“He just slammed into me and then airbags went off and all the smoke and all the other type of junk came off,” said Drew Jefferson, who survived the crash.

Fatal crash at 27th and St. Paul, Milwaukee

The sheriff’s office said Diallo was revived at the scene. A gun and drugs were found, and he shouldn’t have been driving.

Last September, Waukesha County deputies used a drone’s thermal camera to find him hiding in a backyard following a chase and crash.

Diallo was charged in that case, including carrying a concealed weapon and drug charges. He posted a $3,000 bond in that case.

In January 2024, court documents say he ran a red light near 27th and Juneau in Milwaukee. Police say they found a gun magazine and he had a revoked driver’s license.

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MPD data: Homicides declined in 2024, but other crimes on the rise

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January 7, 2025

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MPD data: Homicides declined in 2024, but other crimes on the rise

MILWAUKEE — According to recently released data from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Milwaukee experienced a 39% drop in homicides from 2022 to 2024.

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In 2022, the City of Milwaukee recorded a staggering 215 murders. In 2023, the city had 172 murders. In 2024, that number fell to 132 – the lowest the city has seen in five years

Between 2023 and 2024, the city saw a 23% decrease in homicides

MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman said that while the decline signaled progress, there is still much work to do

Despite the promising decline in homicides, other crime categories, including carjackings, auto thefts and robberies, saw increases compared to 2023

In 2022, the City of Milwaukee recorded a staggering 215 murders. In 2023, the city had 172 murders. In 2024, that number fell to 132 – the lowest the city has seen in five years.

Between 2023 and 2024, the city saw a 23% decrease in homicides.

MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman said that while the decline signaled progress, there is still much work to do.

“Yes, we had double-digit reductions, but it could be even more,” Norman said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “Many of those homicides involved kids with handguns, tragically using them against each other. It’s preventable and absolutely unacceptable.”

Despite the promising decline in homicides, other crime categories, including carjackings, auto thefts and robberies, saw increases compared to 2023.

Norman acknowledged the complexity of addressing these trends, noting that the department’s ability to respond is hindered by a staffing shortage.

Another issue dominating the public safety conversation is the role of school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Norman stated that discussions with school leaders are ongoing, but Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson expressed frustration with the financial burden falling on taxpayers.

“When you go to a restaurant and order a meal, the chef doesn’t prepare the meal and then pay the bill,” Johnson said. “That’s essentially what we’re being asked to do, and I think it’s wrong for taxpayers and the City of Milwaukee. We will continue working with MPS leadership to get this sorted out.”

Police staffing remains another critical challenge, according to the department. MPD fell short of its recruitment goals in 2024. Under a newly enacted state law, Milwaukee’s state funding is now tied to the city growing its police force over the next decade.

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Predators Reassign Two to Milwaukee (AHL) | Nashville Predators

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January 7, 2025

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Predators Reassign Two to Milwaukee (AHL) | Nashville Predators

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has reassigned forward Ozzy Wiesblatt and defenseman Kevin Gravel to Milwaukee (AHL).

Join us at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 16 for Preds Golden Hall Induction Night presented by Hunt Brothers® Pizza! This special night will see the franchise honor David Poile, Shea Weber and Pekka Rinne as they become officially inducted into the Preds Golden Hall’s inaugural class. Visit NashvillePredators.com for tickets and more information.

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Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break

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January 7, 2025

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Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Parks is calling all swimmers!

It has started lifeguard training for the 2025 season, with a new “express training” session for college students during winter break.

The program kicked off at the Pulaski Park Indoor Pool. It is designed to make it easier than ever for college students who are home to earn their lifeguard certification.

Watch: Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students

Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break

Sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a mandatory test Friday morning.

Those who pass and commit to the 2025 lifeguard corps this month and in February could win a $50 gift card.

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