Milwaukee City and County officials recently made partial juvenile probation records available to the Milwaukee Police Department. Authorities decided to make the change after reviewing the juvenile justice system and finding that some serious crimes could have been prevented if they had more information.

Police will now have immediate access to juveniles' full names, conditions of probation, warrant information, and prior police contacts. The change also means that probation officers can be notified more quickly if a juvenile comes into contact with police while on probation.

Mayor Barrett's office says more changes to juvenile justice in Milwaukee will be coming in the near future.

If you have been charged with a criminal offense and are seeking an experienced legal defense to represent you in court, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense lawyers of Kohler & Hart by calling 888-565-7597 today.

The state's largest Martin Luther King Day celebration, the 15th Annual Dr. King, Jr. Breakfast, was held at the Frontier Airlines Center in downtown Milwaukee. Around 700 people attended the breakfast on Monday morning to honor the legendary civil rights leader.

Notable guests included Governor Scott Walker, Mayor of Milwaukee Tom Barrett, and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Every year at the breakfast, an organization is awarded for their commitment to service in the community.

This year, both Independence First and the Brewers Community Foundation were recognized. Awards were given by the Milwaukee YMCA.

The Milwaukee criminal defense lawyers of Kohler & Hart would like to congratulate the organizations on their honor. To read more about the MLK Day event, see FOX6Now.

Officials in Wisconsin have stated that they will be increasing their law enforcement patrol during the holiday season in order to deter impaired drivers from being on the roadway.

Law enforcement is reminding people who are attending holiday parties to make sure that they are watching how many alcoholic beverages that they are consuming or designate a sober driver before leaving the house in order to make sure that you have a safe ride home.

There are also Safe Ride programs that should be taken advantage of in order to make sure that you and your loved ones do not drive under the influence of alcohol.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a serious crime such as driving while intoxicated, you need representation on your side that can help you through this time step by step. Contact the Milwaukee criminal defense lawyers of Kohler and Hart by calling 1-888-567-7597.

A 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student has been sentenced to seven years in prison on charges of rape and sexual assault. The student, John Lattimore, was found guilty of raping an 18-year-old student in his dorm room last year. After a three day trial, Lattimore was convicted of second-degree sexual assault and false imprisonment. However, the La Crosse County jury on his case found him not guilty of sexually assaulting a second student. According to La Crosse County Circuit Judge Todd Bjerke, Lattimore will serve eight more years on extended supervision once his seven year prison sentence is complete. A third student has also accused Lattimore of sexually assaulting her while they were dancing at a party. He will face trial in January for that charge. If you have been accused of rape or sexual assault in Wisconsin, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Milwaukee sexual assault defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart, S.C., by calling 414-271-9595 to discuss your case today.

Police have taken two suspects in a South Milwaukee robbery into custody. The robbery took place Sunday afternoon near 14th Avenue and College Avenue. The two men involved in the robbery fled the scene, running through an apartment complex and then continuing towards South Milwaukee High School. According to Oak Creek police, officers did not find anyone matching the suspects' description when they originally searched for the men around the border of the city. However, South Milwaukee police came across one of the suspects near Elaine Avenue and began chasing after the suspect on foot. Both suspects were taken into custody less than two hours after the robbery. If you are facing criminal charges related to a robbery, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the Milwaukee armed robbery criminal defense lawyers of Kohler & Hart by calling 414-271-9595 today.

A Milwaukee man was arrested on shoplifting charges Sunday. According to officials with the Oak Creek Police Department, a 52 year-old Milwaukee man was arrested about five blocks away from Menards on South 27th Street shortly after 11:00 a.m. Sunday. Police say the man struggled and broke free from store security. He proceeded to run down 27th Street. An Oak Creek police officer was flagged down by people who saw the man run into Walmart on the Franklin side of 27th Street. The Franklin Police Department then dispatched officers. While in Walmart, the man allegedly stole a T-shirt. Officers later spotted the suspect near the intersection of 26th and Sycamore. Oak Creek police finally caught him near Tri City True Value, wearing a T-shirt with the tags still on it. The man was arrested for retail theft and disorderly conduct. If you or someone you know has been charged with shoplifting, please contact a Milwaukee Shoplifting Defense Attorney of Kohler & Hart, S.C., by calling 414-271-9595.

A Milwaukee man has been arrested in connection with a Monday morning bank robbery.

According to officials with the Fond du Lac Police Department, police arrested a 22 year-old Milwaukee man in connection with the robbery of the Hometown Bank located at 80 Sheboygan Street. The robbery occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m. Monday. Bank personnel reported that an African American male presented a note demanding money. The suspect then fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

Fond du Lac Police detectives were able to develop a suspect based on video and physical evidence recovered at the bank. The suspect was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in the Milwaukee area. He is currently being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on a preliminary charge of Robbery of a Financial Institution.

The suspect’s name has not been released.

If you have been charged with bank robbery in the Milwaukee area, please contact a Milwaukee Armed Robbery Lawyer of Kohler & Hart by calling 888-565-7597.