The police chief of Milwaukee recently held a press conference to discuss crime.  During the press conference,  the chief had some good news for the city,  overall crime was down as much as 17%.  The police chief stated that crime is down for a variety of reasons, including excellent law enforcement,  citizen help, and better information in preventing or solving current crimes.

During the conference,  the discussion about the progress the city has made over the last few years in having a safe and protected city.

The decrease is crime in Milwaukee is important because during economically difficult times,  crime generally goes up.  

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 888-565-7597.    

Ten students from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and surrounding area had a near public shaming and scolding on Tuesday night.  In this shaming,  members of law enforcement and neighbors of the students dealing drugs told the dealers about the wrongs of their activities.

The residents took it upon themselves to tell the men that they were the lowest form of life on the planet, and that in other countries individuals can be executed for the same crimes.   Those trying to impact the drug dealers also stated that you cant have a free society if individuals are out doing drugs. The neighbors were asked to participate because of an increase in robberies in the area were attributed to the drug dealers.

This event was an option the dealers had in hopes of getting a reduced sentenced.  

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 888-565-7597.     

The Great Lakes Credit Union was robbed on Monday according to the Libertyville Police Department.

Two unidentified men entered into the credit union with weapons.  The two men were armed with pistols and were able to steal an undisclosed amount of cash. The amount of cash was undisclosed for security reasons. 

The FBI is helping to investigate the incident.  Authorities are asking anyone within information to come forward. 

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 888-565-7597.    

A day care van driver has been charged in the death of a child left in a vehicle. 

The child was picked up in the morning at the family home.  One of the parents of the child was outside and watched the four-month old baby get in the car,  which would be the last time to see the child alive.

The baby was left in the car from 8:30 a.m. , and discovered dead after 2:00 p.m.  Questions are being asked, about why the child was not discovered earlier? 

Charges have been placed against one of the day care workers. 

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 888-565-7597.    

Milwaukee Vice Squads are taking a lot of steps to curb prostitution in the city.  The squad is now setting up more stings and busts based on the advertisement of erotic services online.

Sites such as Craigslist contain postings everyday for possibly illegal prostitution services.  The police are taking steps in order setup individuals it believes is breaking the law through these services.

Police spokesman say that prostitution is not a victimless crime, and that it causes a lot of problems and consequences for the victims.  The police state these consequences are the driving force behind these busts.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, LLP at 888-565-7597.