Someone posing as a bank tricked the district into a fraud loss, and U.S. Bank has already returned $255,000 of it.
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October 27, 2026
Milwaukee Police Arrest Woman on Nashville WarrantsAuthorities apprehended 36-year-old Lorraine Luckett following 10 outstanding criminal warrants.
October 9, 2026
Milwaukee Man Sentenced in Phantom Hacker ScamA 44-year-old Brookfield man received a seven-year prison sentence for laundering stolen funds from elderly victims.
October 8, 2026
Milwaukee Man Charged With Felony MurderProsecutors say Jaquinn Pruitt assisted in the fatal shooting of Timothy Lewis during a robbery.
September 28, 2026
Milwaukee Man Charged in Facebook Marketplace RobberiesA Milwaukee resident faces six felony charges for allegedly luring three victims through online vehicle listings.
September 28, 2026
Milwaukee Resident Sentenced for Bank Fraud SchemeA federal judge sentenced Coran D. Smith to 36 months in prison for attempting to cash nearly $2 million in stolen checks.
September 26, 2026
Milwaukee Police Sued Following Fatal PursuitThe family of 28-year-old El Moctar Sidiya filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Milwaukee officials.
September 25, 2026
Milwaukee Nonprofit Operator Sentenced for Medicaid FraudDemaryl Howard received a thirty-month prison sentence for stealing $4.3 million from Medicaid.
