This article was originally published on Pontiac Tribune by the same author. Since December 2016, I’ve emailed Kathleen Ehly–mayor of Wauwatosa Wisconsin– ten times as a concerned citizen, and journalist. These attempts have been met with a jarring, uniform silence from her office. It’s a response that’s not isolated to just me, and revolves around […]
Wisconsin Racial Justice Group “Tosa Together” Speaks Out On Jay Anderson Police Killing–Short
An interview with a member of Tosa Together, conducted by Isiah Holmes. Tosa Together has committed itself to racial justice, diversity, and awareness in the mostly white Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa. After becoming active with Black Lives Matter and other movements, Tosa Together tackled the Jay Anderson killing. In this interview, church minister Suzelle Lynch […]
Cop Block Writer Views Unreleased Jay Anderson Footage, Shares Experience
Grey skies choked Milwaukee with gloomy overcast December 5th’s morning. At its cusp, 9:45am, I was to meet Jay Anderson’s family at the District Attorney’s office. Though aware we’d view footage captured by Wawuatosa PD dash camera’s, no one was prepared for the city’s decision. Navigating the labyrinth Milwaukee PD’s administration building, courtrooms, attorneys offices, […]
Wisconsin’s ACLU: No Reason For Wauwatosa Police To Withhold Anderson Footage
Jay Anderson’s case is beginning to get some serious traction, with both the public and influential organizations. It’s not just leaked information which is noteworthy, it’s the cases complete lack of transparency. Since Wauwatosa PD won’t comment, however, Wisconsin’s ACLU will. “The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin”, emailed a representative, “affirms the vital need […]
Warning Graphic: Jay Anderson’s Car Returned With Blood, Brains, And Dreadlocks Still Inside
If you’re thinking Wauwatosa (Tosa) PD has provided full details on Jay Anderson’s killing, you’re wrong. Five months later, and his family continues pushing for disclosure of what happened that night. The incident’s extreme silence has now provoked attorneys to file a statement of injury against the suburb. While local outlets cover this, another disturbing […]
Milwaukee Police Must Consider Alternatives To Handle Under-Reported Opioid Crisis
This article was originally published by The Pontiac Tribune by the same author. The drug war’s casualties reach far beyond bloated penitentiary yards, fractured rehab facilities, and it’s own endless perpetuation. America’s opioid crisis, and it’s scale, is straining police, the policed, and the decades old rhetoric between them. Milwaukee Wisconsin is no stranger, nor […]
Family of Man Killed by Wauwatosa Police Suspect Cover Up; Report Intimidation and Harassment
Police officials have provided few updates in three months since the Jay Anderson killing in Wauwatosa (Tosa), Wisconsin. The 25 year old father and fiance was asleep in his car when an officer deemed it suspicious, then shot Anderson dead. Since then, Tosa police officials have done what they can to prevent the family from peacefully protesting […]
Family Of Man Killed By Wauwatosa Officer Disclose Shooter’s Name During Protest, Questions Remain
During a peaceful protest held on August 27th, the family of a man killed by an Wauwatosa (Tosa) officer made a bold move. Protesters distributed fliers with the shooters name, which hasn’t yet been officially released to the public. The family also provided what they knew of that officer’s past, expressing their frustrations towards media […]
Wauwatosa Chief Denounces Body Cam’s In 2014, Department Suppresses Killing In 2016
The tragic slaying of 25 year old Jay Anderson, if nothing else, highlights Wauwatosa PD’s lack of transparency. It’s been over a month and still, the killer remains unidentified, no press conference held, and footage is elusive. Interestingly, devices which could’ve helped reveal what happened that night were denounced by Tosa’s police chief in 2014. […]
Confirmed: Footage Of Wauwatosa Shooting Exists, Police Silence Deepens
Recently, the parents of a man killed by Wauwatosa officers were allowed to view just 20 seconds of captured footage. That day, the DA office allowed them to view their son dying–and only that. Still, despite an emotionally traumatizing showing, they demand to see what led up to that point. Until then, sporadic protests continue […]
