The Pot Page
2016 cases
2016 cases
Who gets busted for felony marijuana possession in Milwaukee County?
Under what circumstances? How do they get caught?
Is there a racial disparity? (Guess!)
This is the place to find out. WJI spent hours examining Circuit Court files to find who gets busted, where they get busted, and what happens to them. Follow along as we map it out, case by case. We'll also try to talk to prosecutors, defense lawyers and others about the law.
A quick summary is below. Maps and arrest information follow.
2015 arrests are here.
Under what circumstances? How do they get caught?
Is there a racial disparity? (Guess!)
This is the place to find out. WJI spent hours examining Circuit Court files to find who gets busted, where they get busted, and what happens to them. Follow along as we map it out, case by case. We'll also try to talk to prosecutors, defense lawyers and others about the law.
A quick summary is below. Maps and arrest information follow.
2015 arrests are here.
The final statistics for 2016 cases.
A few notes -- First, the event descriptions are based on criminal complaints; in other words, they are law enforcement's version of what happened. Second, we are looking at only those cases where the defendant was charged ONLY with possession of marijuana, second offense (or greater). We are not including any case where there were other charges involved. Third, the criminal histories here are limited to those found in CCAP, the state's online court database.
District Attorney John Chisholm noted in an interview that the numbers of second possession marijuana cases issued in Milwaukee County has dropped dramatically over the years. He said his office generally does not charge second offense marijuana possession as a felony unless the offender has a previous felony or there is some other circumstance, such as having a gun when the marijuana is found. Evidence that drug distribution is involved also can influence a decision.
Chisholm and Deputy District Attorney Jeffrey Altenburg said the district attorney's office has carefully reviewed its track record in charging second possession cases.
"We work very hard not to charge someone with their first felony offense with a second possession" unless there is some indication of violence, Altenburg said.
Chisholm said if there was one felony charge he could eliminate from the statute books, it would be the second offense marijuana felony.
"I don't think it adds too much any more," he said.
The District Attorney's office, though, works with the cases it gets from local law enforcement agencies. And after all the arrests, referrals and charges are issued, the result is a series of charges originating overwhelmingly in one area of one community and filed overwhelmingly against one race, and one gender.
District Attorney John Chisholm noted in an interview that the numbers of second possession marijuana cases issued in Milwaukee County has dropped dramatically over the years. He said his office generally does not charge second offense marijuana possession as a felony unless the offender has a previous felony or there is some other circumstance, such as having a gun when the marijuana is found. Evidence that drug distribution is involved also can influence a decision.
Chisholm and Deputy District Attorney Jeffrey Altenburg said the district attorney's office has carefully reviewed its track record in charging second possession cases.
"We work very hard not to charge someone with their first felony offense with a second possession" unless there is some indication of violence, Altenburg said.
Chisholm said if there was one felony charge he could eliminate from the statute books, it would be the second offense marijuana felony.
"I don't think it adds too much any more," he said.
The District Attorney's office, though, works with the cases it gets from local law enforcement agencies. And after all the arrests, referrals and charges are issued, the result is a series of charges originating overwhelmingly in one area of one community and filed overwhelmingly against one race, and one gender.
North of I-94, City of Milwaukee
South of I-94, City of Milwaukee
1: 2300 block of W. North Ave. - 2016 - Traffic stop of a 23-year-old African-American male driver. Police said he ran a stop sign and his car's windows were heavily tinted. Defendant was searched, and police found 15.85 grams (0.56 ounces) of marijuana. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to 18 months probation and 100 hours of community services. Six months in the House of Correction was stayed. The defendant was previously convicted of two misdemeanors, marijuana possession and carrying a concealed weapon.
2: 3000 block of W. Locust St. - 2016 - Police stopped the car for having no plates. Driver was 24-year-old African-American man. Police smelled pot and found 10.74 grams (0.38 ounces). Defendant had a concealed carry permit and a handgun, which turned out to be stolen. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to two years probation. Stayed six months in the House of Correction with credit for three days time served. Eligible for expunction. Previously convicted of two misdemeanors, retail theft and possession of marijuana.
3: 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police stopped car driven by 23-year-old African-American man for unspecified reasons and smelled marijuana. Found four bags holding a total of 47.96 grams (1.69 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to 20 days in the House of Correction with credit for nine days served. Defendant previously was convicted of manufacturing with intent to deliver marijuana and possession with intent to deliver marijuana, both felonies. He was also convicted twice on misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon.
4: 2600 block of W. State St. - 2016 - Police observe a 22-year-old African-American man get into a parked car and conducted a traffic stop because of a previous municipal traffic citation two days earlier. Officers said the man, seated in the driver's seat, had a "clenched fist" when they approached the car. They asked him to leave the car and he did not immediately comply. Police saw he had a paper cup with chicken wings in it on his lap. The man agreed to leave the car and put the cup of wings in the center armrest. The officers arrested him, put him in cuffs and then in the rear of their squad car. The police went back to the car, and looked in the cup under the chicken wings, where they found a plastic bag of marijuana. Defense lawyer Vincent Paul Guimont challenges the chicken wing search: "The officers simply saw a cup of chicken wings. The fact that the officer can see a cup of chicken wings does not provide probably cause to believe that contraband exists inside the car." Circuit Judge Carolina Stark dismisses the case on the prosecutor's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of a misdemeanor count of possession of THC.
5. I-43 and North Ave. - 2016 - Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies, responding to an accident, found a car driven by a 41-year-old African-American man facing the wrong way. The defendant eventually was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Deputy searched the car, and found 21 corner cuts containing a total of 21.8 grams (0.77 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to one year probation with trauma-informed mental health evaluation recommended and absolute sobriety ordered. Stayed sentence of six months in the House of Correction with credit of four days time served. The defendant previously was convicted in two cases of felony possession of marijuana.
6. 5500 block of S. Packard Ave., Cudahy (see map below) - 2016 - Police stopped car driven by a 22-year-old Hispanic man because he was not wearing a seat belt. As the man exited the car, a digital scale fell to the ground. Police detected the strong odor of unburned marijuana. A search of the car turned up 14 grams (0.49 ounces) of marijuana in a Mason jar. The defendant also had an unloaded handgun in his car and a magazine of hollow-points in his front pocket. He previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
2: 3000 block of W. Locust St. - 2016 - Police stopped the car for having no plates. Driver was 24-year-old African-American man. Police smelled pot and found 10.74 grams (0.38 ounces). Defendant had a concealed carry permit and a handgun, which turned out to be stolen. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to two years probation. Stayed six months in the House of Correction with credit for three days time served. Eligible for expunction. Previously convicted of two misdemeanors, retail theft and possession of marijuana.
3: 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police stopped car driven by 23-year-old African-American man for unspecified reasons and smelled marijuana. Found four bags holding a total of 47.96 grams (1.69 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to 20 days in the House of Correction with credit for nine days served. Defendant previously was convicted of manufacturing with intent to deliver marijuana and possession with intent to deliver marijuana, both felonies. He was also convicted twice on misdemeanor counts of carrying a concealed weapon.
4: 2600 block of W. State St. - 2016 - Police observe a 22-year-old African-American man get into a parked car and conducted a traffic stop because of a previous municipal traffic citation two days earlier. Officers said the man, seated in the driver's seat, had a "clenched fist" when they approached the car. They asked him to leave the car and he did not immediately comply. Police saw he had a paper cup with chicken wings in it on his lap. The man agreed to leave the car and put the cup of wings in the center armrest. The officers arrested him, put him in cuffs and then in the rear of their squad car. The police went back to the car, and looked in the cup under the chicken wings, where they found a plastic bag of marijuana. Defense lawyer Vincent Paul Guimont challenges the chicken wing search: "The officers simply saw a cup of chicken wings. The fact that the officer can see a cup of chicken wings does not provide probably cause to believe that contraband exists inside the car." Circuit Judge Carolina Stark dismisses the case on the prosecutor's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of a misdemeanor count of possession of THC.
5. I-43 and North Ave. - 2016 - Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies, responding to an accident, found a car driven by a 41-year-old African-American man facing the wrong way. The defendant eventually was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Deputy searched the car, and found 21 corner cuts containing a total of 21.8 grams (0.77 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to one year probation with trauma-informed mental health evaluation recommended and absolute sobriety ordered. Stayed sentence of six months in the House of Correction with credit of four days time served. The defendant previously was convicted in two cases of felony possession of marijuana.
6. 5500 block of S. Packard Ave., Cudahy (see map below) - 2016 - Police stopped car driven by a 22-year-old Hispanic man because he was not wearing a seat belt. As the man exited the car, a digital scale fell to the ground. Police detected the strong odor of unburned marijuana. A search of the car turned up 14 grams (0.49 ounces) of marijuana in a Mason jar. The defendant also had an unloaded handgun in his car and a magazine of hollow-points in his front pocket. He previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
7. S. 60th St. and W. College Ave., Greendale (see map below) - 2016 - Police stopped a car driven by a 21-year-old Hispanic man. While no reason for the stop was given in the criminal complaint, another court document indicated he was stopped for not wearing a seat belt. Officers found four bags of marijuana totaling 31.2 grams (1.1 ounces) in backpack. "There was also apparent butane hash wax in there, as well," the complaint said. "It was quite a selection." Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to 90 days in the House of Correction, with credit for 90 days time served. Defendant previously convicted of possession with intent to deliver marijuana.
8. 4600 W. Capitol Dr. (see top map) - 2016 - Car driven by a 30-year-old African-American man passed a squad. The squad pulled behind the car and an officer observed the driver was clearly not wearing a seat belt. The officer activated the squad's lights, and it took two full city blocks for the subject car to pull over. The officer smelled fresh marijuana; found 3.13 grams (0.11 ounce) of fresh marijuana. Sentenced by Circuit Judge David Swanson on Aug. 19, 2016 to one year probation with multiple conditions. 180 days in House of Correction imposed and stayed. 90 days imposed and stayed for use a the discretion of the probation agent. In October, Swanson ordered the defendant to serve 90 days' straight time for violating the conditions of his probation. Defendant previously convicted four times of possession of marijuana second offense or greater and a variety of other crimes.
9. 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police saw three men playing dice. When one of the men, a 34-year-old African-American man saw the squad, he got up and started walking away, toward a car. When he reached it, he dropped something. It was a bag containing baggies of marijuana, a total of 9.38 grams (0.33 ounces). Placed on a deferred prosecution program by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak; charged dismissed upon successful completion. Defendant was previously convicted of two charges felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver; misdemeanor possession of marijuana and felony bail jumping; and felony cocaine possession with intent to deliver.
10. 4300 block of W. Fond du Lac - 2016 - Police saw an unoccupied car parked at a gas pump and a 24-year-old African-American man walking into the store. A bicycle officer rolls by and sees a plastic baggie of pot in the center console of the car. The car was searched and police found a total of 23.87 grams (0.84 ounces) of marijuana. Defense lawyer Danielle Louise Shelton filed a motion alleging illegal, stop, arrest and search. Circuit Judge Timothy M. Witkowiak dismissed the charge on the state's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of marijuana second offense or greater, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, and possession of narcotics.
11. 3300 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Bike officers saw car, motor running, parked in an alley. Once they got near the car, they smelled marijuana and saw a 23-year-old African-American man smoking a blunt. A search of the car turned about more pot, a total of 2.49 grams (0.09 ounces). The officers also saw a tan substance they believed to be heroin in the driver's side door handle. The man said it was not his. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to two years probation. Sentence of seven months in the House of Correction stayed. Defendant previously was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm, felony driving a vehicle without the owner's consent, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
12. 4200 block of W. Auer Ave. - 2016 - Officers saw a car with no front plate that failed to signal at a turn. They hit the squad lights and two baggies came "flying our of passenger side window while the vehicle took a block and a half to finally come to a stop." Total amount recovered was 29.75 grams (1.0 ounce). The 29-year-old African-American male defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Daniel F. Konkol to six months in the House of Correction, concurrent with prison sentence. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
13. 3200 block of N. 40th St. - 2016 - Bike officers saw a car parked with running engine and lights on. Saw two open bottles of Miller beer in the back, one half full. Smelled marijuana. Saw a plastic grocery bag on the driver's side floorboard. It had Tupperware inside, which contained pot the size of a baseball. 22.95 grams (0.81 ounces). A 40-year-old African-American man was arrested. Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz sentenced him to four days in the House of Correction, time served. The defendant previously was charged with misdemeanor bail jumping, disorderly conduct (twice), possession of marijuana, resisting an officer, criminal trespass to dwelling, battery, and felony false imprisonment.
14. 6400 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Police saw car with no plates. Hit squad lights and saw defendant, a 24-year-old African-American man, bend down. The car stopped. Police approached and smelled marijuana. Found 23.7 grams (0.84 ounces). Defendant also had $884 in cash. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to two years probation, with five days at the House. Sentence of one year at the House stayed. Defendant was previously convicted of possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer.
15. 1600 block of S. 7th St. - 2016 - Police smelled pot as they approached the car to interview a 24-year-old African-American man. They found three baggies containing marijuana, and another as the man was being booked, for a total of 28.46 grams (one ounce). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz to 90 days in the House of Correction with Huber privileges. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor intimidating a victim or dissuading reporting.
16. 900 block of S. Layton Blvd. - 2016 - Traffic stop of car with suspended plates. Officers smelled marijuana and asked occupants to leave the car. A gallon-size baggie slid out from under the 20-year-old African-American male driver's thigh and fell to the ground. Recovered a total of 84.1 grams (three ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to six months in the House of Correction with credit for 71 days time served. Defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon and felony possession with intent to deliver designer drugs.
17. 2600 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - Traffic stop of a car because it had excessive window tint and the 27-year-old African-American man driving the car was not wearing a seat belt. Police smelled marijuana, and found a baggie with 3.3 grams 0.12 ounces). Defendant sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to six days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine.
18. 5200 block of N. 62nd St. - 2016 - Police stopped car carrying a 30-year-old African-American man for a seat belt violation. The officer immediately smelled burned marijuana and saw a cigarette in the middle console cup holder. Also saw a Hi-Point 9 mm gun, which was loaded. Recovered 14.4 grams (0.51 ounces) of marijuana. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to five months in the House of Correction, stayed; two years probation conditional on 10 days in the House with credit for three days served. Defendant previously was convicted twice of misdemeanor marijuana possession and once of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
19. 9100 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Officer smelled fresh marijuana during a traffic stop of a 44-year-old African-American driver. Police found 0.8 grams (0.03 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge David Swanson to 60 days in the House of Correction concurrent with parole / probation revocation. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater and felony manufacture / intent to deliver marijuana.
20. 10900 block of W. Courtland Ave., Wauwatosa (see map below) - 2016 - Police stopped a car driven by a 40-year-old African-American man because he was driving the wrong way down Highway 100 (which was one-way due to construction). The officer smelled marijuana and searched the vehicle. Police found a bag, labelled "smelly proof," that contained marijuana. At the station, more marijuana was found in bags in the defendant's left shoe. The pot totaled 45.6 grams (1.6 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to 18 months probation and stayed an eight month House of Correction sentence. Defendant previously was convicted twoice of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, fleeing an officer, three counts of misdemeanor failure to support a child, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, felony tax stamp violation, felony possession of marijuana, and felony maintaining a drug place.
8. 4600 W. Capitol Dr. (see top map) - 2016 - Car driven by a 30-year-old African-American man passed a squad. The squad pulled behind the car and an officer observed the driver was clearly not wearing a seat belt. The officer activated the squad's lights, and it took two full city blocks for the subject car to pull over. The officer smelled fresh marijuana; found 3.13 grams (0.11 ounce) of fresh marijuana. Sentenced by Circuit Judge David Swanson on Aug. 19, 2016 to one year probation with multiple conditions. 180 days in House of Correction imposed and stayed. 90 days imposed and stayed for use a the discretion of the probation agent. In October, Swanson ordered the defendant to serve 90 days' straight time for violating the conditions of his probation. Defendant previously convicted four times of possession of marijuana second offense or greater and a variety of other crimes.
9. 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police saw three men playing dice. When one of the men, a 34-year-old African-American man saw the squad, he got up and started walking away, toward a car. When he reached it, he dropped something. It was a bag containing baggies of marijuana, a total of 9.38 grams (0.33 ounces). Placed on a deferred prosecution program by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak; charged dismissed upon successful completion. Defendant was previously convicted of two charges felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver; misdemeanor possession of marijuana and felony bail jumping; and felony cocaine possession with intent to deliver.
10. 4300 block of W. Fond du Lac - 2016 - Police saw an unoccupied car parked at a gas pump and a 24-year-old African-American man walking into the store. A bicycle officer rolls by and sees a plastic baggie of pot in the center console of the car. The car was searched and police found a total of 23.87 grams (0.84 ounces) of marijuana. Defense lawyer Danielle Louise Shelton filed a motion alleging illegal, stop, arrest and search. Circuit Judge Timothy M. Witkowiak dismissed the charge on the state's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of marijuana second offense or greater, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, and possession of narcotics.
11. 3300 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Bike officers saw car, motor running, parked in an alley. Once they got near the car, they smelled marijuana and saw a 23-year-old African-American man smoking a blunt. A search of the car turned about more pot, a total of 2.49 grams (0.09 ounces). The officers also saw a tan substance they believed to be heroin in the driver's side door handle. The man said it was not his. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to two years probation. Sentence of seven months in the House of Correction stayed. Defendant previously was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm, felony driving a vehicle without the owner's consent, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
12. 4200 block of W. Auer Ave. - 2016 - Officers saw a car with no front plate that failed to signal at a turn. They hit the squad lights and two baggies came "flying our of passenger side window while the vehicle took a block and a half to finally come to a stop." Total amount recovered was 29.75 grams (1.0 ounce). The 29-year-old African-American male defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Daniel F. Konkol to six months in the House of Correction, concurrent with prison sentence. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
13. 3200 block of N. 40th St. - 2016 - Bike officers saw a car parked with running engine and lights on. Saw two open bottles of Miller beer in the back, one half full. Smelled marijuana. Saw a plastic grocery bag on the driver's side floorboard. It had Tupperware inside, which contained pot the size of a baseball. 22.95 grams (0.81 ounces). A 40-year-old African-American man was arrested. Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz sentenced him to four days in the House of Correction, time served. The defendant previously was charged with misdemeanor bail jumping, disorderly conduct (twice), possession of marijuana, resisting an officer, criminal trespass to dwelling, battery, and felony false imprisonment.
14. 6400 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Police saw car with no plates. Hit squad lights and saw defendant, a 24-year-old African-American man, bend down. The car stopped. Police approached and smelled marijuana. Found 23.7 grams (0.84 ounces). Defendant also had $884 in cash. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to two years probation, with five days at the House. Sentence of one year at the House stayed. Defendant was previously convicted of possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer.
15. 1600 block of S. 7th St. - 2016 - Police smelled pot as they approached the car to interview a 24-year-old African-American man. They found three baggies containing marijuana, and another as the man was being booked, for a total of 28.46 grams (one ounce). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz to 90 days in the House of Correction with Huber privileges. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor intimidating a victim or dissuading reporting.
16. 900 block of S. Layton Blvd. - 2016 - Traffic stop of car with suspended plates. Officers smelled marijuana and asked occupants to leave the car. A gallon-size baggie slid out from under the 20-year-old African-American male driver's thigh and fell to the ground. Recovered a total of 84.1 grams (three ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to six months in the House of Correction with credit for 71 days time served. Defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon and felony possession with intent to deliver designer drugs.
17. 2600 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - Traffic stop of a car because it had excessive window tint and the 27-year-old African-American man driving the car was not wearing a seat belt. Police smelled marijuana, and found a baggie with 3.3 grams 0.12 ounces). Defendant sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to six days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine.
18. 5200 block of N. 62nd St. - 2016 - Police stopped car carrying a 30-year-old African-American man for a seat belt violation. The officer immediately smelled burned marijuana and saw a cigarette in the middle console cup holder. Also saw a Hi-Point 9 mm gun, which was loaded. Recovered 14.4 grams (0.51 ounces) of marijuana. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak to five months in the House of Correction, stayed; two years probation conditional on 10 days in the House with credit for three days served. Defendant previously was convicted twice of misdemeanor marijuana possession and once of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
19. 9100 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Officer smelled fresh marijuana during a traffic stop of a 44-year-old African-American driver. Police found 0.8 grams (0.03 ounces). Sentenced by Circuit Judge David Swanson to 60 days in the House of Correction concurrent with parole / probation revocation. Defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater and felony manufacture / intent to deliver marijuana.
20. 10900 block of W. Courtland Ave., Wauwatosa (see map below) - 2016 - Police stopped a car driven by a 40-year-old African-American man because he was driving the wrong way down Highway 100 (which was one-way due to construction). The officer smelled marijuana and searched the vehicle. Police found a bag, labelled "smelly proof," that contained marijuana. At the station, more marijuana was found in bags in the defendant's left shoe. The pot totaled 45.6 grams (1.6 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to 18 months probation and stayed an eight month House of Correction sentence. Defendant previously was convicted twoice of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, fleeing an officer, three counts of misdemeanor failure to support a child, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, felony tax stamp violation, felony possession of marijuana, and felony maintaining a drug place.
Wauwatosa
21. I-94 and 35th St., Milwaukee (see top map) - 2016 - A deputy pulled over a car driven by a 38-year-old African-American man after several lane deviations. The driver did not have a valid driver's license. An inventory search turned up a gym bag containing marijuana. The defendant said there was no more in the car, but "I have a few bags in my nuts." Marijuana totaled 62 grams (2.2 ounces). Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak fined the defendant $1,500. The defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, felony possession of cocaine with intent to deliver (twice), and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer (twice).
22. 3700 block of N. 35th St. - 2016 - Police conducted a traffic stop of a car driven by a 30-year-old white woman. An officer smelled burning marijuana. Searched the car, and found a loaded black and silver Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun under the front seat. It was later discovered that it had been reported stolen two days earlier. 0.80 grams (0.03 ounces) of of marijuana was recovered. Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak sentenced the defendant to 134 days in the House of Correction with credit for 134 days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony failure to pay child support, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer (four times), misdemeanor retail theft, felony forgery (two counts), misdemeanor possession / illegally obtained prescription, and felony manufacturing / delivery of marijuana.
23. 5400 block of W. Villard Ave. - 2016 - Police stopped a car because the driver was not wearing a seat belt and a side window was illegally tinted. Officers smelled pot, and one officer thought he spotted loose marijuana in the car. Police found a baggie of pot in the 27-year-old African-American man's pocket and $4,124 in cash in the center console of the vehicle. Pot recovered weighted 87.5 grams (3.1 ounces). Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to one year of probation and stayed a sentence of one year in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana and armed robbery with threat of force.
24. 6900 block of N. Teutonia Ave. - 2016 - Police investigating a homicide went to a house, where they were allowed to enter and search. The found 8.67 grams (0.31 ounces) of marijuana. The 28-year-old African-American defendant admitted he sold marijuana around the apartment complex, but said this particular pot was for his personal use. The defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Daniel L. Konkol to 60 days in the House of Correction, consecutive to any other sentence. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana (twice), felony felon in possession of a firearm, felony escape, misdemeanor receiving stolen property, and felony operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.
25. 3900 block of W. Clarke St. - 2016 - Police stopped a car for excessive tint on the windows. An officer smelled marijuana. 0.64 grams (0.02 ounces). The charge against the 27-year-old African-American man was amended to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to three days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served.
26. 2500 block of W. State St. - 2016 - Bicycle officer saw three people huddled together in an alcove conducting what looked like hand-to-had transactions. When they saw the officer, the 30-year-old white male defendant and another man turned and explained that they were buying cigarettes, which is against city ordinance if done without a permit. A warrant check turned up a valid probation violation warrant. A search turned up 9.83 grams (0.35 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to 140 days in the House of Correction and two years probation. Stark stayed a sentence of 12 months in the House. The defendant previously was convicted of felony identity theft, felony manufacture/deliver of marijuana, felony use of a child to manufacture or distribute a drug, and felony maintaining a drug trafficking place.
27. 2500 block of W. Melvina St. - 2016 - Police saw a car with no plates and illegally tinted windows. The music was loud. The defendant, a 24-year-old African-American man who who was across the street, shook his car keys to show the car was his. He refused at first to come to the vehicle, the obeyed an order to unlock the car. An officer smelled marijuana and saw loose pot on the driver's side mat. The amount recovered was 1.82 grams (0.06 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark issued a $300 fine. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, and carrying a concealed weapon.
28. 6800 block of W. North Ave., Wauwatosa (see Wauwatosa map above) - 2016 - Police responded to a report of a person passed out in a car. The 30-year-old African-American man in the driver's seat failed to respond at first, but finally did so. He dropped a corner cut in the process. His passenger woke up and tried to pick up the corner cut and conceal it. Police recovered a total of 2.2 grams of pot (0.07 ounces). The defendant died before the court case was concluded. He previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), driving after revocation (three times), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor battery.
29. 5300 block of N. 35th St. - 2016 - The defendant's girlfriend told police the 34-year-old African-American defendant came to her house with a gun and threatened to burn her house down. She told police he was in his car across the street and that he sold drugs, which he kept in a red Arizona iced tea can. Police brought in a drug dog, who hit on the car. Police found a false bottom in the can and recovered 6.9 grams (0.24 ounces). The defendant pleaded guilty and sentencing is pending. He previously was convicted of felony possession of a firearm by a felon (twice), felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), felony operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, felony bail jumping (twice), and felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine.
30. 2000 block of W. Center St. - 2016 - Police made a traffic stop for reasons not specified. Police saw the 18-year-old African-American man move his right shoulder and move his body up and down. The officer detected the strong odor of fresh marijuana as he approached the car. Police removed the defendant from the car. Found 23.65 grams (0.83 ounces) of pot beneath the front passenger seat. The case is pending. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Another charge of misdemeanor possession of marijuana is pending.
31. 2600 block of W. Greenfield Ave. - 2016 - Car was stopped after rolling through several stop signs. Officer smelled marijuana. The total weight was 29.05 grams (1.02 ounces). The charge against the 21-year-old male defendant was reduced to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge David L. Swanson to three days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served.
32. 400 block of E. Center St. - 2016 - Police were called after the 34-year-old African-American defendant got in a fight with his girlfriend that her children had to stop. He then broke dishes and a window. Police found him about the 400 block of E. Center St., During a search and booking, they found 47.49 grams (1.7 ounces). Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak sentenced the man, who was on parole in Indiana for a cocaine offence, to 93 days in the House of Correction with credit for 93 days time served.
33. 1600 block of N. Arlington Pl. - 2016 - Police responded to a complaint of someone passed out in a vehicle. Officer smelled strong odor of marijuana. There vehicle's occupant, a 26-year-old African-American man, was in the back seat, did not respond to officers' questions, and had slurred speech. He repeatedly reached for a backpack on the floor. During a pat down, he was non-compliant and had to be cuffed. Police found a total of 31.35 grams (1.1 ounce) in his pocket and backpack. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley approved a deferred prosecution agreement for the defendant. The defendant previously was convicted of felony maintaining a drug trafficking place and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
34. 4200 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Police saw someone on the passenger side of a van that was parked at a Marathon gas station. The person made eye contact with one of the officers "and immediately began to dip his right shoulder and move his arm downward toward his waist in a series of quick and rapid movements." One officer got off his bike and approached the van, gun drawn. He ordered the defendant, a 26-year-old African-American man, to show his hands. The defendant refused, so the officer opened the van door. He smelled marijuana. The defendant said he did not obey commands because he had a blunt. The defendant, who seemed very nervous, was handcuffed and detained. The driver also was removed from the van, but was not cuffed. "At this time, another vehicle that was not involved in this incident ran over (an officer's) bicycle, which was flat on the pavement in the gas station parking lot. This collision caused both officers to become temporarily distracted, and the driver ran back to the vehicle, and drove away." Police searched the defendant, and found a softball-sized bag "positioned in between the defendant's underwear and pants, just below the belt line." Defense attorney Darryl Everett Smith filed a motion to suppress the results of the search, which Circuit Judge David Swanson granted. The prosecutor then moved to dismiss the case, which the judge also granted. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor endangering safety by use of dangerous weapon with controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
35. 2700 W. Kilbourn Ave. - 2016 - Police saw a 44-year-old African-American man sitting on a stoop directly under a "no loitering / no trespassing" sign. A wanted check showed he had several municipal warrants. A search turned up 11.61 grams (0.41 ounces) of marijuana. Circuit Judge David Swanson approved a deferred prosecution agreement. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor theft, felony obtaining drugs through fraud, felony escape (twice), felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), and felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater (twice).
36. 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police arrived to investigate a loitering complaint. One of the loiterers fled. Meanwhile, the officers saw the 39-year-old African-American male defendant sitting in a car nearby. The car was parked more than 12 inches from the curb. Police asked the defendant to join the five loiterers who had not fled; they were in front of a residence. The police confirmed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that the defendant owned the car. One officer asked Webb if they could search the vehicle and Webb said, "No, go ahead." Police got a hit from a K9. Officers found a black zippered bag behind a speaker. Inside the bag were four knotted sandwich bags containing marijuana. Police recovered 41.02 grams (1.4 ounces). Defense attorney Calvin R. Malone filed a motion to suppress. The district attorney's office then moved for dismissal, and Circuit Judge David Swanson granted the request. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and convictions in an 1994 case that pre-date the existing CCAP system.
37. 9600 block of S. 20th St., Oak Creek (see map below) - 2016 - Police saw a car parked at a closed Mobil station at 2 a.m. The car eventually left and went to a Plot Travel Center. Another car pulled up and the driver of that car got into the first car. Another officer arrived and saw a Tupperware container containing marijuana on the back passenger-side floor. Police recovered 37.4 grams (1.3 ounces) of marijuana. The defendant, a 34-year-old white man, was granted a deferred prosecution agreement. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley dismissed the case when the defendant successfully met the terms of the agreement. The defendant, who lived Kansas, was previously convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.felony theft as a repeater, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping, and felony battery by a prisoner.
22. 3700 block of N. 35th St. - 2016 - Police conducted a traffic stop of a car driven by a 30-year-old white woman. An officer smelled burning marijuana. Searched the car, and found a loaded black and silver Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun under the front seat. It was later discovered that it had been reported stolen two days earlier. 0.80 grams (0.03 ounces) of of marijuana was recovered. Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak sentenced the defendant to 134 days in the House of Correction with credit for 134 days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony failure to pay child support, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer (four times), misdemeanor retail theft, felony forgery (two counts), misdemeanor possession / illegally obtained prescription, and felony manufacturing / delivery of marijuana.
23. 5400 block of W. Villard Ave. - 2016 - Police stopped a car because the driver was not wearing a seat belt and a side window was illegally tinted. Officers smelled pot, and one officer thought he spotted loose marijuana in the car. Police found a baggie of pot in the 27-year-old African-American man's pocket and $4,124 in cash in the center console of the vehicle. Pot recovered weighted 87.5 grams (3.1 ounces). Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to one year of probation and stayed a sentence of one year in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana and armed robbery with threat of force.
24. 6900 block of N. Teutonia Ave. - 2016 - Police investigating a homicide went to a house, where they were allowed to enter and search. The found 8.67 grams (0.31 ounces) of marijuana. The 28-year-old African-American defendant admitted he sold marijuana around the apartment complex, but said this particular pot was for his personal use. The defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Daniel L. Konkol to 60 days in the House of Correction, consecutive to any other sentence. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana (twice), felony felon in possession of a firearm, felony escape, misdemeanor receiving stolen property, and felony operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.
25. 3900 block of W. Clarke St. - 2016 - Police stopped a car for excessive tint on the windows. An officer smelled marijuana. 0.64 grams (0.02 ounces). The charge against the 27-year-old African-American man was amended to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to three days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served.
26. 2500 block of W. State St. - 2016 - Bicycle officer saw three people huddled together in an alcove conducting what looked like hand-to-had transactions. When they saw the officer, the 30-year-old white male defendant and another man turned and explained that they were buying cigarettes, which is against city ordinance if done without a permit. A warrant check turned up a valid probation violation warrant. A search turned up 9.83 grams (0.35 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark sentenced the defendant to 140 days in the House of Correction and two years probation. Stark stayed a sentence of 12 months in the House. The defendant previously was convicted of felony identity theft, felony manufacture/deliver of marijuana, felony use of a child to manufacture or distribute a drug, and felony maintaining a drug trafficking place.
27. 2500 block of W. Melvina St. - 2016 - Police saw a car with no plates and illegally tinted windows. The music was loud. The defendant, a 24-year-old African-American man who who was across the street, shook his car keys to show the car was his. He refused at first to come to the vehicle, the obeyed an order to unlock the car. An officer smelled marijuana and saw loose pot on the driver's side mat. The amount recovered was 1.82 grams (0.06 ounces). Circuit Judge Carolina Stark issued a $300 fine. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, and carrying a concealed weapon.
28. 6800 block of W. North Ave., Wauwatosa (see Wauwatosa map above) - 2016 - Police responded to a report of a person passed out in a car. The 30-year-old African-American man in the driver's seat failed to respond at first, but finally did so. He dropped a corner cut in the process. His passenger woke up and tried to pick up the corner cut and conceal it. Police recovered a total of 2.2 grams of pot (0.07 ounces). The defendant died before the court case was concluded. He previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), driving after revocation (three times), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor battery.
29. 5300 block of N. 35th St. - 2016 - The defendant's girlfriend told police the 34-year-old African-American defendant came to her house with a gun and threatened to burn her house down. She told police he was in his car across the street and that he sold drugs, which he kept in a red Arizona iced tea can. Police brought in a drug dog, who hit on the car. Police found a false bottom in the can and recovered 6.9 grams (0.24 ounces). The defendant pleaded guilty and sentencing is pending. He previously was convicted of felony possession of a firearm by a felon (twice), felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), felony operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, felony bail jumping (twice), and felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine.
30. 2000 block of W. Center St. - 2016 - Police made a traffic stop for reasons not specified. Police saw the 18-year-old African-American man move his right shoulder and move his body up and down. The officer detected the strong odor of fresh marijuana as he approached the car. Police removed the defendant from the car. Found 23.65 grams (0.83 ounces) of pot beneath the front passenger seat. The case is pending. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Another charge of misdemeanor possession of marijuana is pending.
31. 2600 block of W. Greenfield Ave. - 2016 - Car was stopped after rolling through several stop signs. Officer smelled marijuana. The total weight was 29.05 grams (1.02 ounces). The charge against the 21-year-old male defendant was reduced to misdemeanor possession of marijuana. The defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge David L. Swanson to three days in the House of Correction with credit for three days served.
32. 400 block of E. Center St. - 2016 - Police were called after the 34-year-old African-American defendant got in a fight with his girlfriend that her children had to stop. He then broke dishes and a window. Police found him about the 400 block of E. Center St., During a search and booking, they found 47.49 grams (1.7 ounces). Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak sentenced the man, who was on parole in Indiana for a cocaine offence, to 93 days in the House of Correction with credit for 93 days time served.
33. 1600 block of N. Arlington Pl. - 2016 - Police responded to a complaint of someone passed out in a vehicle. Officer smelled strong odor of marijuana. There vehicle's occupant, a 26-year-old African-American man, was in the back seat, did not respond to officers' questions, and had slurred speech. He repeatedly reached for a backpack on the floor. During a pat down, he was non-compliant and had to be cuffed. Police found a total of 31.35 grams (1.1 ounce) in his pocket and backpack. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley approved a deferred prosecution agreement for the defendant. The defendant previously was convicted of felony maintaining a drug trafficking place and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
34. 4200 block of W. Silver Spring Dr. - 2016 - Police saw someone on the passenger side of a van that was parked at a Marathon gas station. The person made eye contact with one of the officers "and immediately began to dip his right shoulder and move his arm downward toward his waist in a series of quick and rapid movements." One officer got off his bike and approached the van, gun drawn. He ordered the defendant, a 26-year-old African-American man, to show his hands. The defendant refused, so the officer opened the van door. He smelled marijuana. The defendant said he did not obey commands because he had a blunt. The defendant, who seemed very nervous, was handcuffed and detained. The driver also was removed from the van, but was not cuffed. "At this time, another vehicle that was not involved in this incident ran over (an officer's) bicycle, which was flat on the pavement in the gas station parking lot. This collision caused both officers to become temporarily distracted, and the driver ran back to the vehicle, and drove away." Police searched the defendant, and found a softball-sized bag "positioned in between the defendant's underwear and pants, just below the belt line." Defense attorney Darryl Everett Smith filed a motion to suppress the results of the search, which Circuit Judge David Swanson granted. The prosecutor then moved to dismiss the case, which the judge also granted. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor endangering safety by use of dangerous weapon with controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
35. 2700 W. Kilbourn Ave. - 2016 - Police saw a 44-year-old African-American man sitting on a stoop directly under a "no loitering / no trespassing" sign. A wanted check showed he had several municipal warrants. A search turned up 11.61 grams (0.41 ounces) of marijuana. Circuit Judge David Swanson approved a deferred prosecution agreement. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor theft, felony obtaining drugs through fraud, felony escape (twice), felony manufacturing / delivery of cocaine, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater (twice), and felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater (twice).
36. 2100 block of N. 38th St. - 2016 - Police arrived to investigate a loitering complaint. One of the loiterers fled. Meanwhile, the officers saw the 39-year-old African-American male defendant sitting in a car nearby. The car was parked more than 12 inches from the curb. Police asked the defendant to join the five loiterers who had not fled; they were in front of a residence. The police confirmed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that the defendant owned the car. One officer asked Webb if they could search the vehicle and Webb said, "No, go ahead." Police got a hit from a K9. Officers found a black zippered bag behind a speaker. Inside the bag were four knotted sandwich bags containing marijuana. Police recovered 41.02 grams (1.4 ounces). Defense attorney Calvin R. Malone filed a motion to suppress. The district attorney's office then moved for dismissal, and Circuit Judge David Swanson granted the request. The defendant previously was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and convictions in an 1994 case that pre-date the existing CCAP system.
37. 9600 block of S. 20th St., Oak Creek (see map below) - 2016 - Police saw a car parked at a closed Mobil station at 2 a.m. The car eventually left and went to a Plot Travel Center. Another car pulled up and the driver of that car got into the first car. Another officer arrived and saw a Tupperware container containing marijuana on the back passenger-side floor. Police recovered 37.4 grams (1.3 ounces) of marijuana. The defendant, a 34-year-old white man, was granted a deferred prosecution agreement. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley dismissed the case when the defendant successfully met the terms of the agreement. The defendant, who lived Kansas, was previously convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.felony theft as a repeater, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping, and felony battery by a prisoner.
38. 2000 block of N. 40th St. (see Milwaukee North of I-94 map above) - 2016 - Officers responded to a ShotSpotter, an audio-based system that helps police respond to gunfire. The defendant, a 21-year-old African-American man, was standing in the street and fled. Police caught him. He had 10 corner cuts with 4.57 grams (0.16 ounces) of marijuana. Defense attorney Caitlin Hazard Firer argued police lacked probable cause and asked for dismissal of the charges. Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak granted the motion. The defendant previously was convicted of second degree reckless homicide (now on appeal), misdemeanor bail jumping, and disorderly conduct.
39. 3100 block of W. Villard Ave. - 2016 - Police stopped a car driven by a 39-year-old African-American male for not having a front plate. An officer detected the strong odor of marijuana. Recovered 17.21 grams (0.61 ounces) and a 9 mm handgun under the front seat. Case dismissed on prosecutor's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of manufacture / distribution of cocaine (twice) and had convictions for unspecified crimes prior to the state's conversion to CCAP.
40. 1700 block of S. Pine St., South Milwaukee (see map below) - 2016 - Police executing a search warrant found 143.3 grams (5.1 ounces) of marijuana, plus paraphernalia. The 33-year-old Hispanic defendant was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Carolina Stark to nine months in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, three counts of misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of marijuana (three additional cases), misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of a concealed weapon.
39. 3100 block of W. Villard Ave. - 2016 - Police stopped a car driven by a 39-year-old African-American male for not having a front plate. An officer detected the strong odor of marijuana. Recovered 17.21 grams (0.61 ounces) and a 9 mm handgun under the front seat. Case dismissed on prosecutor's motion. The defendant previously was convicted of manufacture / distribution of cocaine (twice) and had convictions for unspecified crimes prior to the state's conversion to CCAP.
40. 1700 block of S. Pine St., South Milwaukee (see map below) - 2016 - Police executing a search warrant found 143.3 grams (5.1 ounces) of marijuana, plus paraphernalia. The 33-year-old Hispanic defendant was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Carolina Stark to nine months in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, three counts of misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of marijuana (three additional cases), misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, and misdemeanor possession of a concealed weapon.
South Milwaukee
41. 4400 block of N. 41st St. (see Milwaukee north of I-94 map above) - 2016 - An officer saw a car parked more than a foot away from the curb and, upon approach, smelled marijuana. When the officer pulled up next to the car, he could see the defendant, a 30-year-old African-American man, filling a brown cigar wrapper with suspected marijuana. The officer recovered several corner cuts of marijuana. There also was an open bottle of vodka on the passenger seat. Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to 31 days in the House of Correction, with credit for 31 days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, felony maufacturing / delivery of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
42. 4300 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - An officer on bike patrol saw a car parked away from the pumps at a gas station (same one as in #10!). When he approached, he smelled fresh marijuana and recovered 2.19 grams 0.08 ounces) The 35-year-old African-American defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to four days in the House of Correction with credit for four days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felon of possession of a firearm, misdemeanor receiving stolen property, two counts of manufacturing / delivery of cocaine, and felony possession with intent to deliver cocaine (twice).
43. 2600 block of N. 19th St. Police received aldermanic complaints of "subjects loitering in the street and narcotics dealing." They checked out a van parked there with two men standing outside it and one sitting inside. Police shined a light inside and saw a green leavy substance. Recovered 1.31 grams (0.05 ounces). The defendant, a 46-year-old African-American man, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to five days in the House of Correction with credit for five days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony eluding a police officer (twice), felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater, felony forgery, felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, misdemeanor retail theft, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, misdemeanor criminal trespass to a a dwelling, and misdemeanor battery. CCAP also includes converted cases for which no details are available.
44. 2400 block of S. Chase Ave. - 2016 - Bicycle officer saw parked car at a gas station and approached the vehicle. The 31-year-old white defendant was holding a clear plastic bag containing powder. A three-year-old child was in the back seat. The officer demanded the bag, which appeared to be cocaine. The defendant turned it over and admitted what it was. The officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana. A search of the car turned up a half-burned pot cigar in the front ashtray. Tests on the white powder were inconclusive for cocaine. The case against the defendant still is pending. He previously was convicted of misdemeanor prostitution, misdemeanor child neglect, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor obstructing / resisting an officer (thrice), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, felony felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, felony robbery with the use of force, and felony fleeing an officer.
45. 3100 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - Traffic stop for unspecified reason. The officer smelled marijuana. There were three men in the car, and the 37-year-old African-American defendant was the driver. A search of one driver turned up 25 corner cuts of crack cocaine, and 1.3 grams (0.05 ounces) of marijuana was later found in his shoe. The second passenger had 2.5 grams of marijuana (0.09 ounces). Another 1.3 grams was found in the center cupholder and a 9 mm handgun was found in the center console. Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to nine months in the House of Correction with Huber privileges. The defendant previously was convicted of two counts of felony possession of a firearm and one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana in a case being appealed; and of felonies in two cases that pre-date CCAP.
46. 4200 block of N. 47th St. - 2016 - Police conducted a field interview of 29-year-old African-American man, who was in a car. Police smelled marijuana. The defendant quickly rolled up the window, and police asked him to step out of the car. When the defendant did, the police spotted a baggie of marijuana in a compartment on the driver's side door. Recovered 10.45 grams (0.37 ounces). Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak dismissed the charge at the state's request for reasons stated on the record, but not included in CCAP.
47. 3800 block of W. Hampton Ave. - 2016 - Police conducted field interview of 33-year-old African-American man. During a pat-down, police found 4.37 grams (0.15 ounces) of marijuana in four bags in defendant's pocket. Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to 23 days in the House of Correction, with credit for 23 days. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, first degree recklessly endangering safety, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, armed robbery, felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, and felony manufacture / delivery of marijuana.
48. 7000 block of N. Berwyn Ave., Glendale (see map below) - 2016 - Police served a search warrant and recovered 22 grams (0.78 ounces) of marijuana, 204 grams (7.2 ounces) of stems, 0.6 grams (0.02 ounces) of cocaine, and a rifle in a case. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley approved a deferred prosecution agreement for the 34-year-old white male defendant. The defendant fulfilled the agreement and the charge was dismissed. The defendant previously had been convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
42. 4300 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - An officer on bike patrol saw a car parked away from the pumps at a gas station (same one as in #10!). When he approached, he smelled fresh marijuana and recovered 2.19 grams 0.08 ounces) The 35-year-old African-American defendant was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to four days in the House of Correction with credit for four days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felon of possession of a firearm, misdemeanor receiving stolen property, two counts of manufacturing / delivery of cocaine, and felony possession with intent to deliver cocaine (twice).
43. 2600 block of N. 19th St. Police received aldermanic complaints of "subjects loitering in the street and narcotics dealing." They checked out a van parked there with two men standing outside it and one sitting inside. Police shined a light inside and saw a green leavy substance. Recovered 1.31 grams (0.05 ounces). The defendant, a 46-year-old African-American man, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carolina Stark to five days in the House of Correction with credit for five days served. The defendant previously was convicted of felony eluding a police officer (twice), felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater, felony forgery, felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, misdemeanor retail theft, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, misdemeanor criminal trespass to a a dwelling, and misdemeanor battery. CCAP also includes converted cases for which no details are available.
44. 2400 block of S. Chase Ave. - 2016 - Bicycle officer saw parked car at a gas station and approached the vehicle. The 31-year-old white defendant was holding a clear plastic bag containing powder. A three-year-old child was in the back seat. The officer demanded the bag, which appeared to be cocaine. The defendant turned it over and admitted what it was. The officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana. A search of the car turned up a half-burned pot cigar in the front ashtray. Tests on the white powder were inconclusive for cocaine. The case against the defendant still is pending. He previously was convicted of misdemeanor prostitution, misdemeanor child neglect, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor obstructing / resisting an officer (thrice), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, felony felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, felony robbery with the use of force, and felony fleeing an officer.
45. 3100 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. - 2016 - Traffic stop for unspecified reason. The officer smelled marijuana. There were three men in the car, and the 37-year-old African-American defendant was the driver. A search of one driver turned up 25 corner cuts of crack cocaine, and 1.3 grams (0.05 ounces) of marijuana was later found in his shoe. The second passenger had 2.5 grams of marijuana (0.09 ounces). Another 1.3 grams was found in the center cupholder and a 9 mm handgun was found in the center console. Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to nine months in the House of Correction with Huber privileges. The defendant previously was convicted of two counts of felony possession of a firearm and one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana in a case being appealed; and of felonies in two cases that pre-date CCAP.
46. 4200 block of N. 47th St. - 2016 - Police conducted a field interview of 29-year-old African-American man, who was in a car. Police smelled marijuana. The defendant quickly rolled up the window, and police asked him to step out of the car. When the defendant did, the police spotted a baggie of marijuana in a compartment on the driver's side door. Recovered 10.45 grams (0.37 ounces). Circuit Judge Timothy Witkowiak dismissed the charge at the state's request for reasons stated on the record, but not included in CCAP.
47. 3800 block of W. Hampton Ave. - 2016 - Police conducted field interview of 33-year-old African-American man. During a pat-down, police found 4.37 grams (0.15 ounces) of marijuana in four bags in defendant's pocket. Circuit Judge David Swanson sentenced the defendant to 23 days in the House of Correction, with credit for 23 days. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, first degree recklessly endangering safety, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, armed robbery, felony possession of cocaine second offense or greater, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, and felony manufacture / delivery of marijuana.
48. 7000 block of N. Berwyn Ave., Glendale (see map below) - 2016 - Police served a search warrant and recovered 22 grams (0.78 ounces) of marijuana, 204 grams (7.2 ounces) of stems, 0.6 grams (0.02 ounces) of cocaine, and a rifle in a case. Circuit Judge Carl Ashley approved a deferred prosecution agreement for the 34-year-old white male defendant. The defendant fulfilled the agreement and the charge was dismissed. The defendant previously had been convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
49. 4300 block of W. Capitol Dr. (see Milwaukee north of I-94 map above) - 2016 - Police on bike patrol saw a car parked at a gas pump. The care "did not have a gas pump affixed to its tank." The police rolled near it and smelled pot. An officer saw the 25-year-old African-American defendant, in a rear passenger seat, manipulating a brown cigar containing a green leafy substance. When the defendant saw the police, he stuffed his hands into his waistband. While police talked to the front seat passenger, the suspect shoved a bag with marijuana in it into his waistband. An officer saw a gun fall from the defendant's pants leg. Police recovered 7.83 grams (0.28 ounces) of marijuana and a .38 caliber semi-automatic. The defendant had a concealed carry permit. Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz sentenced the defendant to five days in the House of Correction with credit for five days served. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
50. An officer saw a car at a gas station. The car's motor was running, it had illegally tinted windows and no plates. As police approached the defendant got out of the back of the car and started to walk away. When the police tried to tell him to stop, he tried to catch a quick ride in another car, but failed. He was detained for questioning. Officers saw a clear plastic bag containing suspected pot on rear driver's side seat next to where the African-American defendant had been sitting. They also found a a scale on rear seat armrest nest to where the 22-year-old defendant sat. When police searched the vehicle, they found a 9mm handgun between the driver's seat and front seat center console. More marijuana , including 15 corner cuts. They recovered a total of 37.82 grams (1.3 ounces). Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz sentenced the defendant to 9 months in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana (twice), felony bail jumping, felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, and misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon (twice).
50. An officer saw a car at a gas station. The car's motor was running, it had illegally tinted windows and no plates. As police approached the defendant got out of the back of the car and started to walk away. When the police tried to tell him to stop, he tried to catch a quick ride in another car, but failed. He was detained for questioning. Officers saw a clear plastic bag containing suspected pot on rear driver's side seat next to where the African-American defendant had been sitting. They also found a a scale on rear seat armrest nest to where the 22-year-old defendant sat. When police searched the vehicle, they found a 9mm handgun between the driver's seat and front seat center console. More marijuana , including 15 corner cuts. They recovered a total of 37.82 grams (1.3 ounces). Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz sentenced the defendant to 9 months in the House of Correction. The defendant previously was convicted of misdemeanor possession of marijuana (twice), felony bail jumping, felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of marijuana second offense or greater, and misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon (twice).
