Milwaukee, WI
New Berlin catalytic converter thefts, Milwaukee residents arrested
New Berlin catalytic converter thefts, Milwaukee residents arrested
Three males from Milwaukee are accused of attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a New Berlin man’s Prius. Thankfully, he had researched the way to deter thieves, and once they noticed what the underside of his car regarded like, they took off operating.
NEW BERLIN, Wis. – New Berlin police seen an uptick in catalytic converter thefts in July, so that they confirmed the info of their public month-to-month replace, asking individuals to maintain an eye fixed out. On Friday, Aug. 26, a neighbor answered that decision.
It was early Friday morning when a New Berlin man acquired an alert from his Ring digital camera. When he opened the app he noticed two males strolling as much as his Toyota Prius. A 3rd man later confirmed up with a noticed.
The house owner instantly known as police.
“Completely happy that anyone is watching out, particularly when it occurs that early within the morning,” mentioned Mary Eichers, neighbor.
Eichers mentioned there’s been loads of chatter about the sort of factor.
“A whole lot of catalytic converters being stolen round right here,” mentioned Eichers.
New Berlin police mentioned arresting the culprits is difficult.
“A whole lot of instances, if we don’t catch these individuals within the act, we’ve little to no proof to go on and observe them down,” mentioned Officer Tony Fus.
As a result of police acquired the decision on Friday so shortly, courtroom information present 4 individuals from Milwaukee had been pulled over shortly after the video.
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Juan Marrero Bolorin, 33; Joseph Marrero, 28 and Savon Morris, 20, are charged with a rely of eradicating a car’s elements with out consent.
Courtroom information say what they had been sporting that evening matched up with what’s proven within the Ring video, and there was a catalytic converter of their trunk. Nevertheless, it wasn’t from the Toyota Prius within the video.
The proprietor of Prius spoke with FOX6 Information off digital camera. He mentioned somebody tried to steal the converter a number of weeks in the past, so he researched the way to deter thieves.
The converter was painted orange, and a protect was put in. When the boys noticed what it regarded like, they took off operating. That failed try may land them months behind bars.
A fourth individual was additionally arrested. He’s solely 17 and was given a municipal quotation for loitering.
New Berlin police mentioned they need the principle message right here to be when you see one thing, give them a name.
House fire near 7th and Lincoln
A FOX6 News viewer shared this video of a house fire near 7th and Lincoln — on Milwaukee’s south side.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire on the city’s south side on Friday morning, Dec. 27.
The fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. near 7th and Lincoln.
Milwaukee fire officials say flames were found in the rear cottage of the residents.
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All people in the home managed to get out safety.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) – A Milwaukee tow truck driver who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas Eve, has now been identified and the suspect made an appearance in court today.
39-year-old Christopher Sponholz is charged with felony hit-and-run involving death.
He was also ticketed for failing to notify police about the accident.
Prosecutors say Sponholz was estimated to be driving 80 miles per hour when he allegedly struck 40-year-old Hussain Farhat on interstate 94 in Waukesha county.
Sponholz then allegedly fled the scene.
Farhat was loading a disabled car at the time of the accident.
According to a criminal complaint, Sponholz told friends he thought he hit a deer.
A hit-and-run conviction can bring a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.
The bond for Sponholz has been set for $750,000.
He’s due back in court on Feb. 5.
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Milwaukee, WI
Hundreds celebrated second night of Hanukkah with concert from American-Israeli rapper/singer, Nissim Black
MILWAUKEE — From all over Milwaukee, hundreds of people celebrated the second night of Hanukkah with a special performance from a world-renowned Jewish singer and rapper.
Chabad of the East Side hosted Nissim Black, an American-Israeli rapper/singer at a Milwaukee venue. Nissim Black performed some of his most popular songs for an eager crowd who knew all the words to his songs. Along with the concert, there was a menorah lighting, prayer, dreidel playing, donut bar, music synthesizers, arcade games, and more.
Dec. 26 was the second night of Hanukkah. During the eight days and nights of Hanukkah, various celebrations are being organized by local Jewish groups. The Jewish Community Center hosted a Hanukkah dinner that was accompanied by live music. The Hoan is being lit each night. Also, a public menorah is lit on Whitefish Bay on Silver Spring Drive. Different groups will light it each night around 5:30 p.m., except for Friday when it’s at 4:00 p.m. Congregation Shalom in Fox Point will host a Hanukkah service, dinner, and activities on Friday starting at 5:00 p.m.
Watch the interviews to see what it was like at the concert.
Celebrating Jewish pride on the 2nd night of Hanukkah
The best moments from the Hanukkah concert in Milwaukee
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