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News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
Moment Walmart goes up in flames, 10-year-old arrested
A 10-year-old boy has been detained after allegedly setting a Walmart on fire, causing millions of dollars in damage. Shocking footage showed a fire rapidly spreading inside a store in Franklin, about 20 minutes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday. Emergency services responded just before 9pm, finding thick smoke billowing from the building. According to the Franklin Fire Department, the building's auto sprinkler system was activated, helping to control the blaze. All customers and staff were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. A short video from a Walmart shopper posted on Facebook showed how rapidly the flames grew and engulfed the shelving units and a nearby trolley. Police have taken a 10-year-old boy from Milwaukee into custody for questioning about the fire. Investigators have not yet revealed how the fire started. 'Arson charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County Juvenile Justice Centre as a result of the investigation,' the Franklin Police Department said. Officials estimate that the damage to the building is in the millions of dollars and is still being assessed. 'Preliminary damage estimates are still being evaluated, however, extensive smoke damage was noted throughout the structure resulting in the loss of merchandise estimated to be several million dollars,' the Franklin Fire Department stated. The Walmart's Facebook page also shared an update with its followers, saying: 'Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed until further notice'. According to April King, a merchandising contractor at the store, the fire seemed to originate in the party aisle. 'That was like, the party aisle. What's going to set fire there?' Ms King told Fox 6 Milwaukee. 'I was shocked, honestly. Because it's like, you know, I've never seen a random fire like that in a place you wouldn't associate with a fire. 'Customers are impacted and employees at Walmart are impacted because they can't work. So yeah, it is a huge impact to the community, definitely.'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
What to know about the abduction of a 7-year-old July 11 and the arrests made afterward
Jamal White, a 7-year-old who was abducted at gunpoint on July 11, was found around 24 hours after being taken. Milwaukee police officers arrested three people at the homes tied to the abduction, arrest logs showed July 13. Here's what to know: White was taken from the 6200 block of West Hustis Street on the city's northwest side and put into a white Jeep Renegade by an unknown man in a black face mask. White was found about six-and-a-half miles away near 39th and Lloyd. "Jamal has a been located and is safe," Milwaukee police said in a statement at 6:36 p.m. July 12. "The Milwaukee Police Department would like to thank everyone for their assistance in this matter." The Milwaukee police department said in an email July 14 there is no threat to the public. A 25-year-old man was arrested July 12 at 5:45 p.m. at the home where Jamal was discovered. Police confirmed in the email he was arrested as the abductor of the child. Arrest logs showed he was in custody for a probation violation. One of the two people arrested at the home from which White was taken was being held on tentative charges of resisting and obstructing, and the other was being held on a tentative charge of 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety. Both are 27 years old. It was unclear Sunday if the charges were related to the abduction. Police have not released any details since Jamal was found. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about the 7-year-old who was abducted July 11
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee police seeking help in search for critically missing 15-year-old girl
The Milwaukee police department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a critically missing 15-year-old, Angelina Wychesit. Wychesit was last in contact with her family the morning of July 13. She was last believed to be in the area of the 7400 block of W. Fernwood Circle, in Milwaukee. Wychesit is described as a Native American female, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing around 90 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing only a black shirt and socks. She should be on foot. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department District 6 at 414-935-7262. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police searching for critically missing 15-year-old girl
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee police arrest three men at addresses tied to abduction of 7-year-old boy
Milwaukee police have arrested three men at homes tied to the abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White, who was taken at gunpoint Friday by a masked man, police arrest logs showed on Sunday, June 13. Jamal was found safe Saturday evening. A 25-year-old was arrested at the home where Jamal was discovered, while police also made arrests of two people at the home from which White was abducted. The person arrested where White was found, in the 2000 block of N. 39th St., was arrested July 12 at 5:45 p.m. and is in custody for a probation violation. One of the two people arrested at the home from which White was taken was being held on tentative charges of resisting and obstructing, and the other was being held on a tentative charge of 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety. Both are 27 years old. It was unclear Sunday if the charges were related to the abduction. Police have not released any details since Jamal was found. White was abducted outside his home July 11 in the 6200 block of West Hustis Street on the city's northwest side and put into a white Jeep Renegade by an unknown man in a black face mask. He was found close to 24 hours later around six and a half miles away near 39th and Lloyd. "Jamal has a been located and is safe," Milwaukee police said in a statement at 6:36 p.m. July 12. "The Milwaukee Police Department would like to thank everyone for their assistance in this matter." Nikki Harrington, one of White's cousins, told the Journal Sentinel she was excited and relieved when she found out White was found alive. Madeline Heim contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Police arrest three people at addresses tied to abducted child
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen police officer
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Following the tragic death of police officer Kendall Corder, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff. Fundraiser in Neenah raises money for UW Carbone Cancer Center died at the hospital as a result of his injuries suffered during an ambush shooting in the 2200 block of North 24th Place while responding to reports of someone with a weapon in an area nearby. Officer Corder was responding to a shots fired call last week and ran toward danger when he was shot in the line of duty and ultimately passed away from his injuries. Our hearts break for Officer Corder, his family, loved ones, colleagues at the Milwaukee Police Department, and the greater Milwaukee community, and we join Milwaukeeans and Wisconsinites in honoring the life of this dedicated public servant. Kathy and I will continue to keep his family and loved ones and all those who knew Officer Corder in our thoughts and our prayers as they mourn his loss and this merciless tragedy. Gov. Evers The governor's latest order will have the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 11, in honor of Officer Corder's interment. More details on Executive Order #268 can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
