‘Ripoff Romeo’ competent to stand trial
A Milwaukee County judge on Friday ruled that Timothy Olson, a man once dubbed the "Ripoff Romeo," has the mental capacity to stand trial.
Milwaukee man attempts to flee Glendale police with officer inside vehicle
A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty after fleeing Glendale PD with an officer inside his car in 2023. TMJ4 obtained police video that captured the entire car and foot chase.
North Side Bloodshed, 32-Year-Old Killed At Appleton And Chambers
A 32-year-old was shot and killed Friday evening on Milwaukee’s north side near the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Chambers Street, turning a busy block into an active crime scene as night fell. Police secured the area and worked into the evening as detectives opened a homicide investigation and began searching...
Lisbon crash: Woman deported to Venezuela, warrant issued
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha County judge on Wednesday, March 4, issued a bench warrant for a woman charged in a crash that injured two children, who has since been deported to Venezuela. In court:. Court records show 26-year-old Zuyelmar Barrios Alvarez was bound over for trial and pleaded not...
Glendale man charged in homicide accused of shooting, driving over woman near Deer District
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Glendale man is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the shooting that killed 47-year-old Sharita Barber near Deer District Feb. 28. Officers encountered two people rendering aid to the victim upon their arrival, according to the criminal complaint, however the victim died of her...
Milwaukee Public Schools planning to cut 260 positions to balance budget
Milwaukee Public Schools announced Friday it plans to cut 263 non-classroom staff positions to help reduce the $46 million budget gap the district is facing. In a letter to MPS families, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said no classroom teaching positions would be cut. “Our goal is to keep class sizes manageable...
‘I heard 2 gunshots’: Witness recalls gunshots, heavy police presence after deadly shooting in...
SHOREWOOD, Wis. - A late-night argument in Shorewood ended in gunfire, leaving a 29-year-old woman dead and investigators searching for the person responsible. Police say the shooting happened just before midnight Friday, March 6, at Estabrook Park in Shorewood. According to authorities, a caller reported hearing a...
Wisconsin Couple Caught Stealing $3500 In Sunglasses
Stealing sunglasses may seem harmless, but this couple quickly found out that crime doesn’t pay.
Hidden Wisconsin Spot Named One of the Most Outrageous Restaurants in the US
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin restaurant called SafeHouse has been named one of the most outrageous restaurants in the US by Yelp.
Midday Gunfight Rocks Northwest Side, Cops Nab Two Teens
A midday burst of gunfire rattled Milwaukee's northwest side on Thursday, ending with two teenagers in handcuffs and, somehow, no one hit, according to police. Officers rushed to the area near 90th and Villard shortly after 1:30 p.m. after reports of an exchange of shots. What police described as a "gun battle"...

















