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Madison police officer identified in fatal shooting
Wisconsin DOJ identifies Madison police officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson in the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz, which remains under state investigation.
Sheboygan man gets 39 years for trying to kill officer
A Sheboygan County judge sentenced a man to 39 years in prison for attempting to kill a police officer during a 2024 officer-involved shooting.
Johnson Creek officer investigated after OWI arrest
A former Johnson Creek police officer faces an OWI citation while Waukesha County prosecutors investigate potential criminal charges.
Brothers sue Green Bay over wrongful convictions
Wrongfully convicted Bintz brothers sue Green Bay and former investigators, alleging fabricated evidence and coerced confessions violated their rights.
Milwaukee to pay $575K to settle swatting lawsuit
Milwaukee may pay $575,000 to settle a federal lawsuit after police repeatedly searched a couple's home 45 times in response to false 911 swatting calls.
Police question Milwaukee city attorney settlements
Milwaukee’s police union criticized the city attorney over multimillion-dollar police misconduct settlements, raising questions about legal strategy and taxpayer costs.
Sterling Brown arrest raises questions over police Brady list
The Sterling Brown arrest highlights debate over Milwaukee’s Brady list, police credibility, alleged misconduct and how prosecutors decide which officers are flagged.
Sussex man sues Waukesha deputies over traffic stop arrest
A Sussex man filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Waukesha County sheriff’s deputies, alleging an unlawful arrest during a traffic stop.
Greenfield police chief charged in camera misuse case
Greenfield Police Chief Jay Johnson faces felony misconduct charges for using a department camera to monitor his home during his divorce.
Badger Project wins records case in Racine County
The Badger Project dropped its lawsuit after Wind Point police agreed to release records on a former officer and pay $1,500 in legal fees.
Muskego K9 officer resigns after assault probe
A Muskego K9 officer resigned amid an internal probe into sexual assault allegations by his ex-girlfriend, another officer. He now works nearby.
Badger Project sues Wind Point police over records
The Badger Project is suing Wind Point police after denied records on officer Richard Von Drasek, raising questions about Wisconsin open records law.
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