Friday, August 31, 2012

Milwaukee Police Suspected Of Profiling Blacks To Prevent Havoc In The Southside

Police out in full force in the south side stopping Blacks as a result of unconfirmed intelligence that a local Black gang was going to raise havoc.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 31, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, a Wal-Mart security officer confirmed that police contacted the Southside store managers that they received intelligence that a suspected Black gang (flash mob) had threaten to raise havoc in the area of the 3300 block of S. Layton Blvd. (S. 27th). Wal-Mart officials brought in more security officers and Milwaukee police units in squads and motorcycle units began stopping mostly Black drivers coming into the area. 
Police began there operation late afternoon and continued through the day.
Some suggested police are profiling just Blacks, but others going into Wal-Mart say, police are just trying to keep havoc from taking place and are just keeping the public safe.

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Harley-Davidson Initiates Year Long Celebration For 110th Anniversary

Thousands of bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts helped kick-off the year long 110th Anniversary party at Milwaukee's H-D Museum.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 30, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, officials for the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Corporation at 6:19 p.m. officially kicked-off their year long celebration for their 110th Anniversary with a motorcyle burnout and staring the H-D clock count down. The burnout spelled #HD 110 on the pavement grounds between the museum and The Shop.
The kick-off party is part of the yearly Milwaukee Bike Rally events, which most area Harley dealers participate and provide their own celebration at their local with bands, food, vendors and a preview of the upcoming 2013 anniversary models at the dealerships.
The Milwaukee weekend bike rally ends on Sunday.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

ACE Tomato Co. Files Appeal To Prevent Implementation Of ALRB Worker's Contract

San Joaquin County judge grants TRO hearing to decide whether to force ACE Tomato to comply with the law and implement a worker's contract.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 29, 2012

Manteca, CA - On Monday, a San Joaquin County judge scheduled a hearing for September 13, to determined whether she will issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to force ACE Tomato Co., Inc. to comply with the law and implement a worker's contract. ACE filed an appeal on August 23, in a Fresno court of appeals to keep the Agricultural Labor Relations Board's (ALRB) mediator worker's contract from being implemented while they appeal. The ACE appeal could take years to be decided.
After 23 years since the ACE worker's had voted for a United Farm Workers Union (UFW) and ACE failing to recognize the union, including their failure to agree on a contract, a ALRB neutral mediator finally submitted a report on June 28, that contained terms for a new contract for the farm workers. On July 25, the ALRB ordered ACE Tomato to implement the contract, a UFW press release reported on Wednesday. ACE failed to comply with the ALRB order and the ALRB General Counsel then filed for a TRO to force ACE to implement the worker's contract immediately.
ACE Tomato was established in 1968, which grows and packs a variety of field grown products. ACE is part of the Lagorio Family of Companies from California, according to its website.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Milwaukee Runaway Juror Gets $300 Fine For Skipping Deliberation Of Felony Trial

Ivana Samardzic

Judge imposes a fine and no jail time after 20-year-old runaway juror returned from Mexico after skipping trial deliberations in mid August.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 28, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Ivana Samardzic, 20, of Greenfield or better known as the "Runaway Juror" was fined $300 for skipping the end of deliberations for a felony trial and leaving 11 jurors to decide the fate of a felon on trial for possessing a weapon and reckless endangerment. Samardzic left to Cancun, Mexico on August 16 for vacation after spending three days as juror number 4 in the trial. She returned on Monday to face Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge J.D. Watts who imposed the fine, but no jail time.
She admitted to Judge Watts, that she did wrong by leaving and was ready to face jail time or a fine. Samardzic attempted to excuse herself by saying English was her second language and didn't understand the rules of being a juror. 
Samardzic apparently on August 16, called the Milwaukee County court clerk from the O'Hare International Airport in Illinois and reported that she was leaving to Mexico and had already submitted her vote to the jury foreman. It's the first time a juror has ever skipped a deliberation in Milwaukee County.
Judge Watts voided her jury vote and the 11 jurors continued in their deliberations after the defense attorney for the defendant agreed to proceed. The jury on a vote of 8-3 found him guilty for being a felon in possession of a weapon, but failed to reach a verdict for first-degree reckless use of a dangerous weapon against the defendant, resulting in a mistrial, according to court records.


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Monday, August 27, 2012

Hispanic Heritage Veterans Honored At Milwaukee's Mexican Fiesta 2012

(L-R) Retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Lima and George F. Banda.

Photos: HNG

The dilemma for some undocumented veterans and their families lingers as many continue to be deported by the current Obama administration despite proudly serving in the armed services and putting their lives on the frontline to protect America's freedom and the Constitution of the U.S.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 27, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, Mexican Fiesta organizers and local Hispanic heritage veterans made history by recognizing and honoring Latinos/as, including all the men and women who have served in U.S. Wars, conflicts and those who are still serving in the armed services. Also, three Silver Star Medal recipients from the Milwaukee area were honored during the weekend Mexican Fiesta. Two of the Silver Star Medal recipients has since passed away, they are Fidensio S. Prado (U.S. Army) and Mario R. Leon (U.S. Marine: medal for gallantry in action was awarded on March 29, 1969). The only local surviving Silver Star Medal recipient George F. Banda (U.S. ARMY: medal for gallantry in action was awarded on July 9, 1970) and current Commander of the G.I. Forum hosted the special event at the Cultural Pavilion.
Banda was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, Bronze Star Medal for Heroism in Ground Combat, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, Purple Heart Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the RVN Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Palm. 
Veterans in the U.S. includes those few undocumented veterans who have also served, but in prior presidential administrations and during the Obama administration have been deported and continue to be deported today. Deporting veterans is an issue that both President Barack H. Obama (Dem.) and the current GOP nominee for president, Governor Mitt Romney have avoided during their campaign trail.
But on Saturday at Mexican Fiesta, retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Lima, who was the Guest of Honor best described the contributions that Hispanic heritage veterans have accomplished to preserve America's freedom and the U.S. Constitution. In brief, retired Major General Lima stated, "In every war and on every battlefield, Americans from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America have risked their lives in the defense of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army received significant assistance from COL Bernardo de Galvez, the Commander of the Spanish Regiment in Louisiana.  Don Bernardo closed the port of New Orleans to the British Navy, led Spanish forces against the British and defeated them in Baton Rouge and other cities along the Mississippi River. De Galvez provided cattle and horses from the Spanish herds in Texas and provided funds and weapons to the Continental Army. 
Latinos played an important role during the War of 1812.  In the most famous battle of that war, Gen. Andrew Jackson's defense of New Orleans, Latinos from Louisiana helped repel a massive British invasion, a major turning point which led the United States to victory.   

CIVIL WAR: 

"When the Civil War erupted in 1861, the allegiance of the 27,000+ Mexican-Americans living in the U.S., particularly those in Texas, was deeply divided. Initially, some 2,500 joined the Confederacy, while another 950 joined the Union Army.  Some 10,000 Mexican-Americans would serve on both sides before the Civil War had ended. COL Miguel Pino commanded a Union Regiment which was responsible for defeating the Confederate invasion of New Mexico. MAJ Salvador Vallejo was a battalion commander in the California militia - a unit which guarded supply trains and fought marauding bands of Confederate raiders in Arizona and California. Mexican-Americans were well represented in Confederate units.  COL Santos Benavides, commander of the 33rd Texas Cavalry Regiment, was the highest ranking Latino in the Confederate Army. Large numbers of Mexican-Americans served in other regiments, the 10th Texas Cavalry, 55th Alabama, 6th Missouri and the 1st Florida Cavalry. 
Union Admiral David Farragut was the highest ranking and most famous Hispanic of the Civil War. His father, a Spaniard, fought for his adopted country in both the American Revolution and the War of 1812. 
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln established the Medal of Honor as the nation's highest military award given for valor. Two Hispanic Americans, both in the Union Navy, were recipients of the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. 

POST CIVIL WAR: 

"Several thousand Mexican-Americans from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and the Indian Territories served during the Spanish-American War. Both the 1st Volunteer Cavalry under COL Leonard Wood and the famous "Rough Riders" of LTC Theodore Roosevelt had a number of Latino officers and troopers. Mexican-Americans continued to serve with distinction after the Spanish American War. 
A Latino, Marine PVT France Silva, won the Medal of Honor during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. 

WORLD WAR I: 

"Almost 200,000 Hispanics, mostly Mexican-Americans, were mobilized for World War I.  America's participation in the war lasted from April 1917 to November 1918. As a result of its short duration, many soldiers did not have the opportunity to go overseas and into combat. But, one Hispanic won the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions in France. In 1917, just before America entered the war, Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship. They then became subject for the draft, 18,000 would serve in the Armed Forces during World War I. 

WORLD WAR II: 

"In 1940, before America's entry into World War II, two National Guard Battalions from New Mexico - comprised primarily of Mexican-Americans - were activated and deployed to the Philippines. Within days after Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces attacked American positions in the Philippines.  Gen. Douglas MacArthur made a heroic three-month stand, but his force was force to surrender. Those soldiers included those from New Mexico who had to endure the 12-day, 85 mile "death march" from Bataan to the prison camps, followed by 34 months of captivity. 
About 500,000 individuals of Hispanic and Latino heritage served during World War II.  Most were Mexican-Americans. In the Pacific Theater, the 158th Regimental Combat Team - the Bushmasters - from the Arizona National Guard, filled with a large number of Mexican-Americans, saw heavy combat. They earned the respect of GEN MacArthur who referred to them as "the greatest fighting combat team ever deployed for battle." The 141st Regiment of the 36th Texas Infantry Division, made up almost entirely of Mexican-Americans, distinguished itself in Italy and France. 
In recognition of their valor, the members of the 141st received 31 Distinguished Service Crosses and 494 Silver Stars. More than 65,000 Puerto Ricans served in the Armed Forces during World War II.  Most were deployed overseas to both the Pacific and European Theaters. Hispanic soldiers were awarded 12 Medals of Honor during World War II. 

KOREAN WAR: 

"In 1950, the United States found itself again at war on the Korean Peninsula. Almost 150,000 Hispanic and Latino soldiers would serve there - 30% would come from Puerto Rico, primarily serving in the 65th Infantry Regiment. This unit was highly decorated with 9 Distinguished Service Crosses and 250 Silver Stars. A total of Nine Hispanic Americans, including one Puerto Rican, were Medal of Honor recipients during the three-year conflict in Korea. 

VIETNAM WAR: 

"During the Vietnam Conflict, approximately 80,000 Hispanic Americans served in the Armed Forces. Roy Benavidez, a Mexican-American Special Forces Master Sergeant and a Medal of Honor recipient, is among the most celebrated Latinos of Vietnam.  Another Latino, Alfred Rascon, received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a medic with the 173rd Airborne. Thirteen (13) Hispanic soldiers, including 3 Puerto Ricans, were awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam.    

RECENT TIMES: 

"Hispanics have continued to serve during the Cold War, Operation Desert Storm, Bosnia and the Global War on Terrorism. By November of 2000, Hispanic representation had climbed to 11% of the total Armed Forces. The Marine Corps has 14% of its strength from Hispanic and Latino recruits. 
Over the years, Hispanics have risen to the top ranks of the military profession. In 1964, Admiral Horacio Rivero, a Puerto Rican,  became the Navy's first Hispanic four-star admiral.  In 1982, Gen. Ricard Cavazos, a Mexican-American, became the Army's first Hispanic four-star general. In 1998, Luis Caldera, a Mexican-American and West Point graduate, became the highest-ranking Latino to hold office in America when he became the Secretary of the Army.  
Today, GEN David Rodriguez, a Mexican-American and a genuine war hero from the Global War on Terrorism, commands all Army Forces in the Continental U.S. 

SUMMARY: 

"There is a distinguished and rich heritage of service to the Armed Forces of the United States by individuals of Hispanic and Latino origin. 43 men of Hispanic and Latino heritage have received the Medal of Honor. Many of us here today have been fortunate to have been a part of that service. It will soon be my honor to recognize three recipients of the Silver Star for valor and their families on this stage. But, before that, I want to extend the gratitude of the Nation as the personal representative of  the Secretary of the Army, Mr. John McHugh, to all the members of the Armed Forces currently serving, and to all our Veterans here today and their families. You have kept us safe, you have given us the opportunity of living in freedom, you have done this by putting yourself in harm's way, you are the reason that America is still that "shining city on the hill" that people all over the world respect and admire. The Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Raymond Odierno, frequently talks about how the Army relates to the Nation: "The strength of the Nation is our Army; the strength of the Army is our Soldiers; the strength of the Soldiers is our Families;" 

"EL PODER DE PAIS - NUESTRO EXERCITO; EL PODER DEL EXERCITO - NUESTROS SOLDADOS; EL PODER DEL SOLDADO - NUESTRAS FAMILIAS."    

"In conclusion, I would ask that each and every one of you here today continue to support and respect the members of the Armed Forces serving today - who represent less than 1% of our population, but are carrying the burden of our defense on their shoulders - they are all volunteers - most are members of the 9/11 generation, who grew up in the memory of that "day of infamy" - all are dedicated to something greater than themselves - your freedom. May GOD bless our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen, their families, our Veterans and their families, our elected leaders, and the United States of America," said retired U.S. Army Major General Lima, during the Latino Veterans Recognition Ceremony at Milwaukee's Mexican Fiesta.
Today, Hispanics make about 5.3 percent of the U.S. population and have become the fastest-growing population to enlist in the armed forces.

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Suspected Hit and Run Driver Injured

Driver of a vehicle flees from crash and ends up at a local south side restaurant.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 26, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On early Sunday, the suspected male driver who fled the scene after being involved in a two vehicle crash at the 2500 block of W. National Ave. before 1:15 a.m. was located by police in a local restaurant bleeding from the back of the head. The other vehicle was totaled and the woman driver was not injured.
A witness told police that two males from a Blazer got out of the vehicle inspected the damage and one of the men exchanged words with the woman involved. Then, they went back into their Blazer and left the scene. The suspects were later located at a restaurant at the 1000 block of S. Cesar E. Chavez Dr. and the blazer was left in the adjacent parking lot, just north of the restaurant.
The injured suspect in the hit-and-run was taken to a nearby hospital for a head injury.

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Mexican Navy Captain Among The U.S. Embassy Workers Shot Near Cuernavaca By Federal Police

12 Mexican federal officers detained after targetting and shooting up U.S. Embassy SUV.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 26, 2012

Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico - On Saturday, the Mexican Federal Attorney General's Office took the lead to investigate Friday's federal police shooting incident near Cuernavaca that resulted with 
two employees from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City being shot multiple times during a vehicle chase. The two workers and a Mexican Navy captain were traveling in a black Toyota SUV type of vehicle with diplomatic plates on the Mexico City and Cuernavaca highway when federal police attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver noticed the armed men (federal police) brandishing weapons while following them and decided not to stop.
A chased by federal police in four vehicles pursued the U.S. workers near Cuernavaca before 8:35 a.m. on Friday and fired more than 40 shots from multiple 762 Cal. weapons at the right side of the diplomatic vehicle. The SUV was bullet prove. 
The two Americans were injured, one was injured in the leg and the other in the abdomen and hand. They were taken to a hospital in Cuernavaca. They were later moved to a hospital in Mexico City and are recovering. 
The navy captain was not injured, but managed to contact the naval dispatch nearby and Marines, including other federal police were sent to the scene. They detained at least 12 Mexican federal officers believed to have been involved in the shooting incident.
Federal police thought they were kidnappers and members of a criminal organization. The U.S. government has not released a statement other that the American employees from the U.S. Embassy had been ambused by armed men.

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Two U.S. Workers From The Embassy In Mexico City Shot By Federal Police

Injured U.S. Embassy workers recovering from gunfire at a hospital in Cuernavaca.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 25, 2012

Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico - On Friday, two employees from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City were reported injured after being shot multiple times by Mexican federal police during a vehicle chase. The workers were traveling in a black  Toyota SUV type of vehicle with diplomatic plates on the Mexico City and Cuernavaca highway when federal police attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver noticed the armed men (federal police) and failed to stop.
A chased by federal police and three other vehicles pursued the U.S. workers near Cuernavaca before 8:35 a.m. and fired more than 40 shots from 762 Cal. weapons at the right side of the diplomatic vehicle. The two Americans were injured and then taken to a hospital in Cuernavaca and are recovering.
Federal police thought they were kidnappers and members of a criminal organization. The U.S. government has not released a statement other that the American employees from the U.S. Embassy had been ambused by armed men.


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Milwaukee Homeowner Removed American And Mexican Flags From Touching Front Yard Lawn

Photo: HNG

Homeowner just wanted to be patriotic when he placed several U.S.A. and Mexico flags on his front yard touching the lawn.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 22, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On late Tuesday, a homeowner who displayed several flags from the U.S.A. and Mexico on his front lawn (touching the grass) facing S. Layton Blvd. confirmed, that he just wanted to be patriotic and show respect for both countries. The homeowner has been a legal resident for 20 years in the U.S. and immigrated from Mexico.
He placed the flags on the lawn because he did't have flag poles for the large flags that he wanted to display during the air show event over the August 12 weekend. He even asked a Milwaukee police officer in the immediate area, if it was okay to place the flags on the grass and the officer said it was "OK," according to the homeowner.
His home is located on the Northwest corner at 663 S. Layton Blvd. at a high traffic area in Milwaukee's south side. 
The homeowner admitted that he didn't have any flag etiquette knowledge, but now says, that he won't place them on the grass anymore and were removed. It seems the Milwaukee police officer also lacked any flag etiquette knowledge as well.
A U.S.A. flag or a foreign country's flag should never touch the ground while being displayed, according to proper flag etiquette procedures and rules.

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Cooper Facing Charges For Ex-girlfriend's Homicide And Unborn Child In Door County

Brian M. Cooper and Alisha N. Bromfield

An Illinois man is facing several first-degree intentional homicide charges in the death of his ex-girlfriend, who was having a child from another man.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 22, 2012

Town of Nasewaupee, Wisconsin - Brian M. Cooper, 35, of Plainfield, Illinois was taken into custody in Door County after admitting of strangling his girlfriend, Alisha N. Bromfield, 21, also from Illinois on early Sunday. Bromfield was 21-months pregnant, according to the criminal complaint. Both Cooper and Bromfield, as friends had gone to Door County to attend his sister's wedding over the weekend at the Log Den in Egg Harbor.
Cooper confessed to Door County Sheriff's investigators that he had hoped to reconcile with Bromfield who was pregnant from another man. She apparently rejected to reconcile with Cooper. 
Cooper said that they argued during the reception and had been drinking. He left the reception and went back to the resort where they were both staying.
He then fatally strangled her while she slept around 3:00 a.m. at a Sand Bay Beach Resort room in the town of Nasewaupee, which they shared. Cooper admitted of killing Bromfield and then had sex with her body, according to the criminal complaint.
On Sunday afternoon, Cooper woke up and realized what he had done to Bromfield and called the Door County Sheriff's Department to report the murder.
Cooper appeared in court on Tuesday for a bail hearing. Door County Circuit Court Judge D. Todd Ehlers found there was enough evidence to hold Cooper and set bail for $1 million. He is facing two counts of first-degree intentional homicide charges, including Bromfield's unborn daughter death, and a third-degree sexual assault charge for having sex with Bromfield's corpse. 

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Banda To Be Recognized During Mexican Fiesta 2012 For Receiving The Silver Star Of Gallantry


George F. Banda

All Latino veterans to be honored at the weekend Mexican festival.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 18, 2012

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, U.S. Army Veteran Specialist 4th Class George F. Banda who earned the Silver Star of gallantry will be honored at Mexican Fiesta 2012 along with other Latino veterans who served in U.S. Wars and conflicts, according to Juan Alvarez, a Vietnam Vet and former Commander of the American G.I. Forum. Banda, a Mexican-American soldier was born and raised in Milwaukee. He was later drafted during the Vietnam War and then received the Silver Star for gallantry and bravery.
Banda was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action, Bronze Star Medal for Heroism in Ground Combat, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, Purple Heart Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the RVN Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Palm. 
Banda is most likely the only one of two other Silver Star recipients still living, according to Alvarez. Alvarez stated, "For my part, I served my country with honor, dignity and I fought bravely against communism. But never once, upon my return from Vietnam did anyone appreciate the service I performed for my country in the line of duty. There were no parades, no fanfare, and no welcoming reception or greeters cheering you on at the airport in Milwaukee. I mention this only because this public acknowledgement by Mexican Fiesta means a lot to veterans like me...I have been waiting almost forty-five years for something like this."
Band succeeded Alvarez as the current Commander of the American G.I. Forum.
Mexican Fiesta runs from August 24 thru the 26 at Milwaukee's Summerfest grounds.


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Flag Raising Ceremony Of Mexican Flag Set For September In Rhode Island

Mexican flag ceremony to take place inside the Rhode Island State House.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 18, 2012

Providence, Rhode Island - On Saturday, both the Asociación Social, Cultural y Deportiva Mexicana de R.I. and the César E. Chávez Committee of R.I. announced that a Mexican flag raising ceremony is set for Sept. 14, inside the State Room at the Rhode Island State House in anticipation with the September 16, Mexican Independence Day. The flag raising event will begin at 4:00 p.m., rain or shine and is opened to the public.
A brief history, every year El Grito is reenacted after September 15 at midnight on September 16. On September 16, 1810, the first "Grito de Dolores" or Father Miguel Hidalgo's call was made for peasants to take up arms against the Spanish colonial government rule. 
The start of the Mexican Revolution is celebrated on November 20, 1910, when Francisco "Pancho" Villa and Pascual Orozco led the first insurrectionist attack against the ruling Mexican Porfirio Díaz dictatorship government, loyalists and rich land owners.

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Abele Under Fire By Milwaukee County Board For Terminating Parks Director

Sue Black

The Milwaukee County Board wants answer from County Executive Abele concerning Black's abrupt firing.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 18, 2012

Milwaukee - On Friday, the Milwaukee County Board demanded for County Executive Chris Abele to explain his reasoning for firing Sue Black, 51, the County Parks Director. Black was hired by former County Executive Scott Walker in 2003 and in 2009, the county parks system won an excellence award under Black. 
Within the last year, she received two pay raises from Abele hiking her current salary up to $140,000 per year. He even recommended Black for another four years as parks director, but in a controversial move decided to replace Black.
During a press conference on Friday, Abele tried to explain that the county could do better without Black, but fell short in explaining what led him to decide to abruptly terminate Black. Abele is expected to name a temporary interim director on Monday.
Supervisor Peggy West confirmed during an interview with a local media outlet that Black was "shocked and devastated" due to her termination as county parks director.
The county board is expected to initiate it's own probe and audit into Black's termination. Board members are now seeking answers from Abele who is keeping quiet about his controversial decision to get rid of Black.

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Friday, August 17, 2012

44-year-old Milwaukee Suspect Arrested In Kidnapping Of Down Syndrome Woman

Tonnie J. Tolliver

Estranged husband had kidnapped 22-year-old stepdaughter with Down Syndrome.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 17, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, Milwaukee police after a short pursuit around 7:56 p.m. from the 2700 block of W. Pierce St. to S. 39th St. along Pierce ended with the arrest of Tonnie J. Tolliver, 44, an alleged kidnapping suspect. The suspect was wanted for felony probation violation, failing to register in the sex offender registry and charges for kidnapping, fleeing from police and reckless endangering safety. Tolliver kidnapped his stepdaugther, Kiara S. Freeman, 22, a Down Syndrome woman who went missing on Tuesday from her mother's resident at the 8200 block of W. Capitol Dr.
The suspect eluded police at the Mitchell Park Domes and began to drive recklessly over several concrete street island dividers and breaking off several parts of his vehicle's fender light fixtures. He then crashed into a police squad car at the 700 block of S. 39th St. 
Tolliver was taken into custody and Freeman was transported to a nearby hospital for minor medical treatment.
No police officers were reported injured, according to the Milwaukee police Facebook page.

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Kidnapped 22-year-old Woman With Down Syndrome Rescued By Milwaukee Police

Kiara S. Freeman

Stepfather of missing Down Syndrome woman arrested after short pursuit by police in Milwaukee's south side.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 17, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, Milwaukee police after a short pursuit around 7:56 p.m. from the 2700 block of W. Pierce St. to S. 39th St. along Pierce ended with the arrest of Tonnie J. Tolliver, 44, an alleged kidnapping suspect. Tolliver was wanted for kidnapping his stepdaughter, Kiara S. Freeman, 22, a Down Syndrome woman who went missing on Tuesday from her mother's resident at the 8200 block of W. Capitol Dr.
The suspect eluded police at the Mitchell Park Domes and began to drive recklessly over several concrete street dividers and breaking off parts of his vehicle's fender light fixtures. He then crashed into a police squad car on S. 39th St. 
Tolliver was taken into custody and Freeman was transported to a nearby hospital for a medical checkup and treatment.
No police officers were reported injured, according to the Milwaukee police Facebook page.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Undocumented Immigrants Facing Uncertain Future Under Deferred Action For Child Arrivals

More than 1.7 million undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children could be subject for deportation in 2013.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 16, 2012

Washington D.C. - The November election could very well determine, if those undocumented immigrants seeking consideration after August 15, for deferred action for early arrivals as children to the U.S. can be deported. Thousands of DREAMers nationwide began applying for deferred action with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Obama administration and Homeland Security Department enacted an administrative policy allowing eligible DREAMERs to apply for deferred action and pay fees to get federal work permits and legal paper work to apply for state licenses. The Obama deferred action policy is only good after the November election, if President Barack H. Obama (D-IL) gets re-elected in 2012.
Republican Mitt Romney, who is trying to oust Obama from office is expected to void Obama's deferred action policy, if elected. Romney vowed to enforce existing immigration laws that will lead to massive deportations of undocumented immigrants and their children who were not born in the U.S. 
Those DREAMers applying today for deferred action will most likely be affected and face deportation proceedings in the near future. Governor Romney has not confirmed publicly, if he would keep Obama's deferred action policy when elected.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Thompson Wins GOP Primary For The U.S. Senate Race In Wisconsin

(Top) Tommy Thompson
(Bottom) Tammy Baldwin

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson, 70, defeated four other candidates in the GOP Primary to face Democratic candidate Tammy Baldwin the General Election.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 15, 2012

Madison, WI - On Tuesday, former five time Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson (R) defeated four conservative Republican challengers in the GOP Primary with 197,248 votes, 34 percent of the vote. Mark Neumann, one of the four candidates conceded early and endorsed Thompson for the U.S. Senate. Eric Hovde also conceded in the primary election, confirmed he won run again for public office and also endorsed Thompson. Jeff Fitzgerald was the first to concede in the race. All four republican candidates vowed to help Thompson win in November.
Thompson will now challenge democratic challenger Tammy Baldwin who ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary. Baldwin has openly admitted to being a lesbian. Both Thompson and Baldwin will face off in the November 6, General Election.
Thompson during his GOP Primary victory speech said, he wants to send President Barack H. Obama back to Chicago so, he can become a community organizer. A position that Obama can probably do well in Chicago, according to Thompson.
In other races, incumbent JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milw.) in the 8th Assembly District defeated two time challenger Laura Manriquez by 527 (68%) to 248 (32%) votes. Last month, Zamarripa publicly admitted her sexual preference as bisexual.
In the State Assembly District 9, incumbent Josh Zepnick (D-Milw.) defeated José Guzman by 593 (63%) to 350 (37%) votes.
Less than 20 percent of statewide eligible voters cast their votes on Tuesday, according to Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

La Fiesta Mexicana 2012 In Racine Draws Thousands To Festival Park

Power Band, a Tejano style group from Chicago performed on Saturday. (Photo: HNG)

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 12, 2012

Racine, WI - On Sunday, La Fiesta Mexicana in Racine ended with a historical aspect that included a special tribute to local bands and its members that have dedicated their life long careers to continue their Tejano music style trend in the state. A tribute was also dedicated to those Tejano all stars that have passed away in the last three years, but have left their legacy for keeping the unique Tejano music alive. 
The special recognition in memorandum went to José Guadalupe Morales of Racine; Manuel Rivas of Milwaukee; Sammy and Manuel Avila of Milwaukee; Tommy Lugo of Chicago and others who have passed away, but had dedicated their lives and careers to promoting and playing Tejano music.
This year's festival also included Mexican bands and other groups, especially Tejano and Mexican DJ's at Racine's lakefront Festival Park. 
The festival sponsors included the Urban League of Racine/Kenosha, the Emmaus Lutheran Church and the Hispanic Community & Resource Center of Racine, which created a partnership to present and continue the yearly Fiesta Mexicana under new management at the lakefront. The two day event offered food vendors, cultural events and a variety music that included Peruvian and Salsa music at the festival grounds. 
Los Super Cats band and Victoria y su Onda Tejana closed this year's festival, which drew thousands to the two day event. No official or estimated attendance numbers have been released by the organizers.

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U.S.A. And Mexican Flags Touching Front Lawn At Milwaukee Home

Photo: HNG

Homeowner or renter in Wisconsin lacking flag etiquette awareness when displaying both the U.S.A. and Mexico's flags in front lawn.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 12, 2012

Milwaukee, WI - On Sunday, an unidentified homeowner or renter continues to display several flags from the U.S. and Mexico on the front lawn (ground) facing S. Layton Blvd. The home is located on the Northwest corner at 663 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee's south side.
Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) attempted to contact the occupant of the home, but the fence entrances were padlock secured. HNNUSA  could not contact the occupant.
A U.S.A. flag or a foreign country's flag should never touch the ground while being displayed, according to proper flag etiquette procedures and rules. In this particular case, the flags being displayed at the corner home are in violation of the etiquette rules.
Is the owner or occupant trying to convey a particular statement, protest, free speech, patriotism or other intent? Despite the motive, it can be simply portrayed as a violation of flag etiquette to some and to others a flag desecration.

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Ryan Becomes Romney's Vice-presidential Candidate For 2012

Congressman Paul Ryan from Wisconsin accepts Romney's GOP vice-presidential bid.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 11, 2012

Norfolk, Virginia - On Saturday, Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential candidate picked U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, 42, (R-WI) as his vice-presidential candidate for the 2012 election bid to oust President Barack H. Obama (D-IL) in November. Ryan is a seven term congressman from Janesville who represents the First Congressional District in Wisconsin and is also the current Chairman of the House Budget Committee.
Ryan in his acceptance speech stated, "For the last 14 years, I have proudly represented Wisconsin in Congress.  There, I have focused on solving the problems that confront our country, and turning ideas into action; and action into solutions.  
I am committed, in heart and mind, to putting that experience to work in a Romney Administration. This is a crucial moment in the life of our nation; and it is absolutely vital that we select the right man to lead America back to prosperity and greatness...Mitt Romney is this kind of leader. I'm excited for what lies ahead and I'm thrilled to be a part of America's Comeback Team. And together, we will unite America and get this done."
Romney, if elected is expected to repeal ObamaCare and will definitely enforce immigration laws that would lead to massive deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants, including their children (DREAMers) living in the U.S.
Romney has been strongly criticized for not releasing his federal tax records within the last ten years, but has only released his 2010 tax return.
So far, Romney has spent $106 million in campaign ads compared to Obama's $130 million national re-election campaign ad bliss.

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Thousands Attend Sikh Funeral Services In Oak Creek

Governor Scott Walker

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 11, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - Thousands of people, including Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Eric Holder, the U.S. Attorney General and other high profile local and state public officials on Friday attended funeral services at the Oak Creek High School and paid their respects to the six victims of the deadly Sikh Temple massacre. The deceased will be cremated after their families and friends finish a two day prayer vigil in private.
On Friday, a two hour closure of some metropolitan businesses beginning at noon was recognized in honor of the Sikh victims that were killed on Sunday by Wade Michael Page, 40. Page committed suicide after being wounded in the stomach by Oak Creek Police Officer Sam Lenda. The suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the FBI.
Members of the Sikh Temple were able to go back into their temple to worship after the FBI finished their crime scene investigation on Thursday.
Three victims survived, they were identity as Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51, who was shot at least eight times by Page in an ambush outside in the parking lot. The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41, male;

Ranjit Singh, 49, male;

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, male;

Prakash Singh, 39, male;

Paramjit  Kaur, 41, female

and Suveg Singh, 84, male.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Page Committed Suicide After Being Shot By Police At The Oak Creek Sikh Temple

Wade Michael Page

Deceased gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin killed himself.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 8, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - On Wednesday, the FBI reported that the deceased suspect Wade Michael Page, 40, involved in last Sunday's deadly massacre at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin had ultimately killed himself after being shot and wounded in the stomach by Officer Sam Lenda. He shot himself in the head. 
The Oak Creek Police Department confirmed that Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by the suspect. Kaleka had confronted and struggled with Page just after 10:15 a.m. inside the temple lobby. Page managed to shoot Kaleka in the back while struggling. Kaleka later bled to death as a result of his injuries. The FBI claimed that Kaleka's heroic quick action helped save lives.
The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. Page, a White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims between the ages of 39 to 84, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. Three of the deceased victims were also brothers.
Three injured victims that survived were identity as Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51. 
At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by Punjab, a guest from India. Punjab and one other priest were shot and injured at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.
Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 26 a.m. were confronted by Page, who shot Lt. Murphy at least 8 to 9 times with a 9mm handgun in an ambush while trying to help a victim in the parking lot. Lt. Murphy remains in critical condition due to a serious neck injury and is expected to survive. Murphy's heroic action in the parking lot kept Page outside and helped prevent additional deaths inside the temple.
Lenda, another officer at the scene exchanged fire with a squad assault rifle and wounded Page at the scene. Page ultimately killed himself by committing suicide in the parking lot, according to the FBI. 
No motive has been established by the FBI. Most likely it will never be known why Page, an alleged supremacy group member and an army veteran from 1992 to 1998 committed the Sikh Temple massacre.
Page had recently moved to city of Cudahy in July and was living at the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41, male

Ranjit Singh, 49, male

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, male

Prakash Singh, 39, male

Paramjit  Kaur, 41, female

and Suveg Singh, 84, male.

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Monday, August 6, 2012

Alvarado Sentenced To 10 Years For Striking Officer In A Hit and Run

Juan C. Alvarado

Alvarado get 10 years for striking Milwaukee Police Officer Vrtochnick on Christmas Eve 2011.

By H. Nelson Goodson 
August 6, 2012

Milwaukee - On Monday, Juan C. Alvarado, 19, of Milwaukee was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty for striking Milwaukee Police Officer Frank Vrtochnick, 37, on Christmas Eve of 2011. Alvarado had been charged with first-degree reckless injury and reckless endangering safety, according to the criminal complaint.
Vrtochnick while in a traffic routine stop was strucked by Alavardo after he went over a curb as he drove on the wrong side of the street. Vrtochnick was accompanied by his partner and was outside the squad on the passenger's side when he was struck. He sustained numerous scrapes, a broken leg and continues to recover.
Alvarado fled the scene and managed to hid his 1998 Chevy Malibu in a garage near S. 15th Street and W. Becher Street. He then went to Chicago to avoid being taken into custody. 
He was later arrested by Chicago police.


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Sikh Temple Shooter In Wisconsin Identified As Page

Wade Michael Page

Deceased gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin has been identified as Wade Michael Page of Cudahy.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 6, 2012

Cudahy, WI - On Monday, multiple media outlets are reporting that the deceased suspect involved on Sunday's deadly massacre at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple was identified as Wade Michael Page, 40, of Cudahy, Wisconsin. He has a military background and possible ties to a supremacy group. Page an Army veteran served in the Iraq war.
Page recently moved into the Cudahy area in July, according to police.
On Sunday, family members confirmed that Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by the suspect. Kaleka confronted and struggled with Page just after 10:15 a.m. inside the temple lobby.
Page managed to shoot Kaleka in the back. Kaleka later bled to death as a result of his injuries. 
The local Sikh Temple is located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. Page, a White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims between the ages of 39 to 84, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. Three of the deceased victims were also brothers.
Two children were outside and saw the shooting incident. They both ran inside the temple to warned others. 
A man arriving at the temple in a taxi was immediately shot by the suspected gunman. The suspect afterwards went inside and killed four other people in the temple.
Three victims were confirmed injured, Baba (priest) Punjab Singh and Baba Santokh Singh, including Oak Creek Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, 51. At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by a guest from India. The guest (considered a saint) was also reported killed and three priests were shot at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.
Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 26 a.m. were confronted by Page who shot Lt. Murphy while trying to help a victim. Murphy was shot with a 9mm handgun between 8 to 9 times by Page in an ambush. Lt. Murphy remains in critical condition due to a serious neck injury. A second officer at the scene returned fire with a squad assault rifle and killed Page in the parking lot. Murphy is expected to survive, according to Chief John Edwards, from the Oak Creek Police Department.
Three injured victims, including Lt. Murphy were taken to Froedtert hospital for treatment. The victims were reported in critical condition.
S.W.A.T. members went inside the temple and secure the temple. Chief Edwards confirmed that it was a domestic terrorist incident by a lone suspect.
The suspect from Cudahy lived in the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave. where federal investigators secured his upper duplex apartment. A federal search warrant was issued and the feds returned to Page's apartment on Monday to gather evidence, according to Teresa Carlson, FBI agent in charge. The FBI has taken over the investigation.

The deceased victims were identified as:

Sita Singh, 41,

Ranjit Singh, 49,

Satwant Singh Kaleka, 65,

Prakash Singh, 39,

Paramjit  Kaur, 41,

and Suveg Singh, 84.

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Oak Creek Sikh Temple Lone Gunman Identified

Satwant Singh Kaleka

Deceased gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin has been identified as Wade Michael Page of Cudahy.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 6, 2012

Cudahy, WI - On Monday, multiple media outlets are reporting that the deceased suspect involved on Sunday's deadly massacre at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple was identified as Wade Michael Page, 40, of Cudahy, Wisconsin. He has a military background and possible ties to a supremacy group. 
Page recently moved into the Cudahy area, according to police.
On Sunday, family members confirmed that Savant Singh Kaleka, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by the suspect. Kaleka confronted and struggled with with Page just after 10:15 a.m. inside the temple lobby.
Page managed to shoot Kaleka in back and Kaleka later bled to death as a result of his injuries.
Local police and the FBI responded to the deadly shooting crime scene at the Sikh Temple, located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. Page, a White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. 
Two children were outside and saw the shooting incident. They both ran inside the temple to warned others. 
A man arriving at the temple in a taxi was immediately shot by the suspected gunman. The suspect afterwards went inside and killed four other people in the temple.
Three victims were confirmed injured, including an officer. At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by a guest from India. The guest (considered a saint) was also reported killed and three priests were shot at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.
Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 20 a.m. were confronted by the gunman who shot at one officer trying to help a victim. The officer was shot multiple times in an ambush. A second officer at the scene returned fire and killed the gunman in the parking lot. The injured officer is in critical condition and is expected to survive, according to Chief Brad Wentlandt, from the Greenfield Police Department.
Three injured victims, including an officer were taken to Froedtert hospital for treatment. The victims were reported in critical condition.
S.W.A.T. members went inside the temple and secure the temple. Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards confirmed that it was a domestic terrorist act by a lone suspect.
The suspect from Cudahy lived in the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave. where federal investigators secured his upper duplex apartment. A federal search warrant has been issued and the feds will return to Page's apartment on Monday, according to Teresa Carlson, FBI agent in charge. The FBI has taken over the investigation.

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Sikh Temple President In Oak Creek Killed By Lone Gunman

Satwant Singh Kaleka

Family photo

Seven reported killed including the gunman at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 5, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - On Sunday, family members confirmed that Savant Singh Kaleka, the president of the Sikh Temple had been fatally shot by a lone suspect. Kaleka confronted and struggled with an armed suspect just after 10:15 a.m. in the temple's parking lot.
The suspect managed to shoot Kaleka in the back and Kaleka later died as a result of his injuries.
Local police and the FBI responded to the deadly shooting crime scene at the Sikh Temple, located at 7512 S. Howell Ave. A White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims, including Kaleka and another man in the parking lot. 
Two children were outside and saw the shooting incident. They both ran inside the temple to warned others. 
A man arriving at the temple in a taxi was immediately shot by the suspected gunman. The suspect afterwards went inside and killed four other people in the temple.
Three victims were confirmed injured, including an officer. At least 100 people were attending a peaceful Sunday sermon by a guest from India. The guest (considered a saint) was also reported killed and three priests were shot at the scene. A high priest managed to escape from the shooting scene.
Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 20 a.m. were confronted by the gunman who shot at one officer trying to help a victim. The officer was shot multiple times in an ambush. A second officer at the scene returned fire and killed the gunman in the parking lot. The injured officer is in critical condition and is expected to survive, according to Chief Brad Wentlandt, from the Greenfield Police Department.
Three injured victims, including an officer were taken to Froedtert hospital for treatment. The victims were reported in critical condition.
S.W.A.T. members went inside the temple and secure the temple. Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards confirmed that it was a domestic terrorist act by a lone suspect.
The suspect from Cudahy lived in the 3700 block of E. Holmes Ave. where federal investigators secured his upper duplex apartment. A federal search warrant has been issued and the feds will return to the apartment on Monday, according to Teresa Carlson, FBI agent in charge. The FBI has taken over the investigation.

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Seven People Reported Killed At An Oak Creek Sikh Temple

At least three people, including an officer shot and seven reported killed including the shooter at a Sikh temple.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 5, 2012

Oak Creek, WI - Dozens of law enforcement agencies and the FBI responded to a multiple deadly shooting incident at the Sikh Temple, 7512 S. Howell Ave. A White male suspect went to the temple after 10:15 a.m. and opened fire killing six victims, including two in the parking lot. 
The president of the temple encountered and tackled the suspect inside the temple and then he was shot. Two children playing outside saw the suspect shoot someone outside and they ran inside the temple to warn others. 
Two people arriving at the temple in a taxi were immediately shot by the suspected gunman. The suspect afterwards went inside and killed four other people in the temple.
Three victims were confirmed injured, including an officer. At least 100 people were attending a Sunday sermon by a guest from India. The guest (considered a saint) was reported killed and three priests were shot at the scene. Another priest managed to escape from the scene.
Several Oak Creek officers responding to the scene after 10: 20 a.m. were confronted by a gunman who shot at one officer trying to help a victim. The officer was shot multiple times in an ambush. A second officer at the scene returned fire and killed the gunman in the parking lot. The injured officer is expected to survive, according to Chief Brad Wentlandt, from the Greenfield Police Department.
An education class for children was in session and numerous people had gathered inside the temple when the suspect took control of the temple.
Three injured people, including the president of the temple and an officer were taken to Froedtert hospital for treatment. The victims were reported in critical condition.
S.W.A.T. members went inside the temple and secure the temple. Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards confirmed that it was a domestic terrorist act by a lone suspect.

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Wisconsin State Patrol To Takeover Milwaukee County Freeway System

State patrol to takeover Milwaukee County freeways for 24 hours to allow sheriff deputies to attend Deputy Aleman's funeral.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 4, 2012

Milwaukee - On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Patrol will takeover all freeway patrol duties for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department so their personnel can attend Deputy Sergio Aleman's funeral. The state troopers will begin their freeway patrolling from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Milwaukee County court duties for deputies could be suspended for some, if a judge authorizes it and shuts down his court.
Deputy Aleman was killed last Tuesday during duty when he lost control of his service truck that provided aid to stranded motorists. He rear-ended a tow flatbed truck and later died due to his injuries.

Services for Aleman:

Public visitation at

Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral Home
8910 W. Drexel Ave.
Franklin, WI
Monday, August 6, 2012
From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Memorial Service at

St. Patrick's Church
728 W. Washington Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
11:00 a.m.

Final Interment; law enforcement possession to cemetery immediately following church services at

St. Adalbert Cemetery
3801 S. 6 St.
Milwaukee, WI


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Friday, August 3, 2012

Accident Totaled Two Vehicles

Two vehicles totaled.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 3, 2012

Milwaukee - On Friday, a 27-year-old woman attempted to make a left turn while going eastbound at the 2900 block of W. National Ave. and hit another vehicle going westbound. The passenger of the turning vehicle claims the westbound vehicle was travelling with no head lights on.
The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. A 57-year-old driver blamed the woman driver for failing to yield for right of way.
Both vehicles were reported to be totaled. No major injuries were reported.


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Thursday, August 2, 2012

ICE Arrested 14 Mexican Posse Gang Members In Milwaukee

12 alleged members of the Mexican Posse gang taken into custody awaiting deportation. One suspect facing a separate federal charge for a weapon possession and another suspect for re-entering the U.S.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 2, 2012

Milwaukee - On Monday, agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in partnership with police departments from Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale executed an operation that resulted with the arrests of 14 suspected Mexican Posse gang members, ICE reported on Wednesday. Thirteen are Mexican nationals and one is from the Dominican Republic. All of the suspects are males and are being processed for deportation.
One of the suspects is facing a federal charge for possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. Also, a suspect from the Dominican Republic is facing a federal felony charge for re-entering the U.S. after previously being deported. He is facing up to 20 years in a federal prison, if convicted.
ICE stated in the news release, that most of the suspects are known gang members or are associated with the Mexican Posse gang. The suspects have a history of arrests and convictions of crimes in the country that includes, theft, property damage and drug trafficking related offenses, according to ICE.
Since 2005 to date, HSI special agents working in conjunction with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide have arrested more than 26,726 street gang members and associates. Almost 40 percent of those arrested had a violent criminal history. More than 340 of those arrested were gang leaders and more than 4,000 were MS-13 gang members or associates. Through this initiative nationally, HSI has seized 3,429 firearms. To date, of those arrested, more than 14,200 have been charged criminally, and nearly 12,500 have been charged with immigration violations and processed for removal.

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Ball Cap Bank Robber Turned Over To Feds For Prosecution

Michael J. Scott

Serial bank robber facing multiple federal charges.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 2, 2012

West Bend, WI - On Wednesday, state prosecutors asked Judge Todd K. Martens to dismiss a bank robbery case against Michael J. Scott, 36, from Randolph, Wisconsin because the case has been turned over to federal prosecutors. Judge Martens granted the state's request to drop the case against Scott. He is facing multiple federal charges for robbing 10 banks.
Scott admitted to police of committing ten bank robberies. He was being held on a $25,000 cash bond.
The U.S. Attorney's office will file federal charges against Scott for multiple bank robberies.
On July 13, Sergio Aleman, 49, a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy and a Milwaukee police officer arrested two suspects for robbing a Germantown U.S. Bank. Scott, one of the suspects is accused of robbing at least ten banks in southeastern Wisconsin. Scott and another suspect, a 28-year-old female were spotted on the freeway by a Deputy Aleman. Aleman and a police officer arrested Scott and a second suspect at a south side Milwaukee gas station at the 600 block of W. Becher St. after robbing a U.S. Bank on County Line Rd. and Appleton.
Deputy Aleman was able to identified the vehicle from a description provided from the bank robbery in Germantown.
Scott became known as the serial "Ball Cap" bank robber who never wore a mask, also wore the same clothing in several occassions while robbing banks and was considered dangerous.
The bank association had offered $8,500 reward for information leading to Scott's arrest.
On Tuesday, Deputy Aleman while on duty died after succumbing to injuries sustained after he rear-ended a N&S flatbed towing truck on southbound I-43 near the Marquette interchange.

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