Milwaukee Police Inspector Ordered To Shut Down The Sylville Smith's Memorial Area

Milwaukee police told people at the Sylville Smith's make-shift memorial tree during a vigil to clear the area, some were arrested when they refused to leave within 15 minutes.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 31, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, an estimated 200 Milwaukee police officers were deployed to shut down the Sylville Smith's make-shift Memorial area N. 43 and W. Auer. A Milwaukee police inspector ordered for police to clear people from the make-shift memorial site where Smith, 23, was killed by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24. 

Just before 8:00 p.m., police told people who had gathered for a vigil at the make-shift memorial that they had 15 minutes to clear the area, according to a cellphone video by Frank Nitty II who posted it on Facebook. In the video, an officer was heard that it was enough time to grieve, which according to him, people had been mourning for two weeks. Another officer responded that it is time to take back the neighborhood, which Nitty responded, taking back the neighborhood from the same neighbors in the area. According to Nitty, neighbors were not complaining that people from Sherman Park were gathered peacefully at the make-shift memorial for Smith. 

Nitty confirmed that he was arrested on Tuesday and charged with disorderly conduct along with Vaun Mayes and Gab Taylor. Police say that at least 10 people were arrested.

It seems, the police were instigating the mourners and were giving them a limited time to mourn, according to Nitty. Nitty says, that police kept his cellphone and that they had a warrant to keep it, but didn't produced one and the police department failed to identify the officers that arrested him.

Video warning, adult language: Milwaukee police shut down Sylville Smith's make-shift Memorial https://youtu.be/z9DMVyccQns

Cops blocking memorial threatening to take it down. http://bit.ly/2bHPEPB


Milwaukee police dispersing people from the Sylville Smith's vigil site https://youtu.be/Fzl4LLIGo3s


Update: Sergeant Timothy Gauerke, spokesman from the Milwaukee Police Department Chief of Police Office contacted Hispanic News Network U.S.A. and confirmed that police never threaten to remove the Smith memorial on Tuesday night. Sgt. Gauerke said that he viewed four officers body camera videos from the scene that recorded the incident near the vigil and showed that officers never threaten to take down the memorial. People at the scene alleged that police had threaten to remove the Smith memorial from the tree.
When asked if he viewed the videos posted on Facebook and especially Frank Nitty's video from Tuesday, Gauerke said, he was familiar with it. But, he didn't take the video as a valid recording of what had happened because it was an individual's view point and not from a police source.
The videos posted by Nitty and others speak for themselves.
Gauerke did say, that some people were blocking traffic and smoking marijuana, but were not cited and that public elected officials including aldermen had contacted the police department that neighbors were complaining about people starting problems at the vigil scene.
Gauerke did confirm that 3 people were arrested on Wednesday at the scene near where the Smith memorial is located.

The ACLU of Wisconsin condemned the arrests on Tuesday of an ACLU member and a State Representative. The ACLU released the following statement, "Last night in the Sherman Park area, Milwaukee police officers in riot gear wrongfully arrested Jarrett English, an organizer at the ACLU of Wisconsin, and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff.  At about 9:30 pm, a handful of people, including Mr. English and Rep. Brostoff, stood on the north east corner of Sherman Boulevard and Auer Avenue observing a large contingent of police officers who had blocked off Auer on the west side of Sherman.  Mr. English was recording what he could with his cell phone.  A police van pulled up to the corner and officers exited the van and ordered the people standing on the corner to disperse, without giving a reason for the order. Numerous officers forcibly arrested Mr. English as he was walking away as instructed.  He was handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon with Rep. Brostoff.  After officials became aware that they had arrested a state legislator, the two were released without charges."
The Milwaukee Police Department says that both Wisconsin State Representative Jonathan Brostoff and Jarrett English, an organizer for the ACLU-Milwaukee were held for several minutes after arrest. But a video posted on Facebook by Diamelia Williams shows that they were actually held for over 21 minutes and not for several minutes as police previously reported. https://youtu.be/s6DPnhgXmEo

In brief: On Tuesday, the administrator of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Lives Matter (WLELM) Facebook page posted a comment in the Back The Blue 5K Walk - Downtown Milwaukee targeting Vaun Mayes and attempting for other Whites to stand up against the Afro-Americans in Sherman Park that have had multiple vigils at the site where Sylville Smith, a resident of the Sherman Park neighborhood who was fatally shot by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan.

These groups composed of mostly White racist followers implied that Vaun Mayes and Michael McGee Jr. are the leaders of the gathering in the Northside area, the instigators and terrorists including the Black Lives Matter group. It seems that the White racists posting in the WLELM don't believe Blacks have the right to protest against police use of deadly force and the Constitutional right to assemble peacefully in their own neighborhood.
Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) has included some of the WLELM posts for police and the public to view.

Five Milwaukee Adult Suspects Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of A 12-year-old Girl

An additional adult male suspect is sought in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 30, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, Milwaukee police arrested 5 men ages 31, 38, 44, 44 and 45, an additiional adult male suspect is also sought for alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl around 4:00 p.m. near S. 23 St. and W. National Ave. in Milwaukee's Southside, the Milwaukee Police Department reported.

Police arrested the five adult male suspects shortly after the sexual assault of the child was reported.

Update: Police say that after speaking to the 12-year-old girl, she recanted her allegations and investigators are now saying the case is baseless.

Milwaukee Police Officers Used To Authorized Lock Change Of Divino Pancho's Restaurant

The property owner and the restaurant operator of Divino Pancho's Restaurant & Lounge both confirmed that several Milwaukee police officers were present and authorized for a lock change of the restaurant business, but no court order or documentation authorizing their actions was provided to restaurant owner.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 28, 2016
(Updated)

Milwaukee, WI - On Sunday, Francisco Sánchez, the owner and operator of F&P Properties, LLC who owns the property at 1701 W. Lincoln Ave., which Divino Pancho's, LLC operates as a restaurant has confirmed that he was present along with his son Francisco Sánchez Jr., who operates Triple F Properties, LLC when they entered and changed the locks at the rented property, which locked out the operator of Divino Pancho's, LLC. What makes this incident questionable was that several Milwaukee police officers only identified as P.O. Baas and P.O. Gonzales were also involved and in their police report filed at the Milwaukee Police 2 District Station apparently doesn't match what transpired, has been alleged and confirmed by both Sánchez and the operator of Divino Pancho's, LLC. Sánchez told Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) that police were present and had authorized him to go ahead, break and replace the locks to lock out the operator of Divino Pancho's for failing to pay the August rent due for $3,000 per month. The operator of Divino Pancho's also confirmed to HNNUSA that police were present when the locks were changed.

When HNNUSA asked Sánchez, if he had a court order to change the locks, he replied that his lawyer had told him to change the locks and he was just following the law. HNNUSA attempted to contact attorney Walter Brummund, who Sánchez says authorized him to change the locks, but HNNUSA was unable to get a return call from Brummund after a message was left with his receptionist.

The Divino Pancho's operator told HNNUSA, that around 12:30 a.m. on early Saturday, Sánchez Jr. was called by a female police officer from district 2 and had him come over to the police station and drop off the keys for the business after it was locked because the operator of the Divino Pancho's business had threaten to go to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and complain that police officers had been involved in an illegal lock change. The Divino Pancho's operator was given the new key for the door lock by police to reopen her business and get access to the place.
In brief, on Friday around 5:00 p.m., several Milwaukee police officers allegedly were involved in a change of business locks without legal authority and who told Sánchez to go ahead and change the business locks for an expected eviction of owner of a Mexican restaurant on W. Lincoln Ave. The officers were actually present when the locks were changed, according to the business owner and several witnesses.  But, a police report that was later filed by the officers stated they adviced the owner of the property not to change locks without proper legal action and apparently the property owner had agreed.  

Captain Heather Wurth was contacted by HNNUSA via email about the incident involving police at the 1701 W. Lincoln Ave. property, but she is unavailable until September 6. Also, Lieutenant Mark Wroblewski, the supervisor in charge at District 2 was contacted by email. Lt. Wroblewski on Monday responded by email and stated,  "The Milwaukee Police Department does not do lock changes or evictions.  All evictions are handled by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office."
Sánchez only provided the Divino Pancho's owner with two pieces of paper on August 19, one that he had transferred the 1701 W. Lincoln Ave. property to his son, who operates Triple F Properties, LLC and a second sheet of paper claiming that she still owes $3,000 for August and to pay it or vacate the property by August 26, 2016. HNNUSA checked who actually owns the 1701 W. Lincoln Ave. property with the City of Milwaukee and it still shows that F&P Properties, LLC is listed as the owner of the property on Sunday.

Sánchez has a 5 year rental contract with Divino Pancho's, LLC and according to the restaurant operator, Sánchez rental contract includes to upper level, which Sánchez allowed to be used as an apartment. That space is listed as office space only and not as an apartment, according to city records. So, it seems Sánchez rented it to Divino Pancho's, LLC to be used as an apartment. According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Francisco Sánchez is listed as owing the state $144,957.38.
The operator of Divino Pancho's also says that Sánchez has kept four vehicles in the parking lot for a year and just remove several of them and hadn't allowed any parking space for the business owner to use who has been paying rent for the whole property including the rear parking lot in the last year. 

Update: Sergeant Timothy Gauerke, spokesman from the Milwaukee Police Department Chief of Police Office on Wednesday contacted Hispanic News Network U.S.A. and confirmed that police do tell property owners that if they want to change the locks and lock out renters it is up to them, but if it breaches the contact between them then, it becomes a legal issue.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI), F&P Properties, LLC was delinquent in 2011 and 2013, which in January 2014 the business filed for notice of administrative dissolution (to dissolved voluntarily) and in March of 2014 it was granted administrative dissolution.
On August 1, 2016, the WDFI file shows that Triple F Properties, LLC was organized and filed an E-Form.

Milwaukee Alderman José G. Pérez Not Addressing Toxic Freshwater Lead Lateral Issue In His District

It seems that Alderman Pérez continues to elude questions about the thousands of toxic freshwater laterals including local restaurants in his own district that could gradually be poisoning some families.

By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 25, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - Should Alderman José G. Pérez face a recall election for not taking seriously or responding to questions about the thousands of toxic freshwater home laterals in his own district that could gradually be poisoning some families? Since, it was first exposed by state legislators from the Northside of the city, some aldermen including Pérez have said very little or have not publicly address the issue of lead laterals still connected to many homes in their aldermanic districts. Out of the 15 Aldermanic Districts in the City of Milwaukee, only one is considered without any lead laterals.

One of multiple outspoken critics who have been pushing for the removal of the lead laterals in the city and especially from Milwaukee's Southside is Robert Miranda, a Lead-free community organizer. According to Miranda, the City wants to only remove part of the lead laterals at their cost, but the other part of the lateral connected to homes, the owners should pay for its replacement, which Miranda says, the City should replace the complete laterals because some home owners might not afford to pay their share to remove the lead laterals.
Miranda has written various letters to Alderman Pérez asking about the 5,585 lead laterals in his district and Miranda shared the latest letter to Alderman Pérez with Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA). 

Robert Miranda explaining the Milwaukee freshwater flow toxic lead laterals connected to 70,000 homes in the City. Audio: http://bit.ly/2c3gXG5

August 25, 2016


Alderman Jose G. Perez
12th Aldermanic District
City Hall
Milwaukee, WI 53201

Ref: Partial Lead Service Line Removal: Building Formally Known As La Perla

Dear Alderman Perez:

I have not received a return phone call from you to inform you of this matter. The pictures attached to this communication is of recent construction that was completed at the building formally known as La Perla Restaurant located in your district.

As you know, this building was recently sold by La Perla owners to new owners who are looking to open a new restaurant at this same building. The construction pictured was done by city work crews who informed me that they completed a partial lead pipe removal. Basically, the city removed it's portion of lead service pipe connecting to the city water main, leaving the lead pipe on the property owners side intact. This is called partial lead service line removal (PLSLR).

I have expressed to you on several occasions that PLSLR is a practice that is proving to be of detriment to the public health.

In fact, Miguel Del Toral, an EPA water specialist in Chicago, expressed frustration with the lack of information and the prevalence of partial pipe replacements, both required and voluntary. Del Toral says that "In some cases they say they (water utilities) notify the residents, but all they do is notify them that their water is going to be cut off while they replace the lines. There is not any kind of educational material to inform them that their lead levels will go up."

Numerous studies have expanded scientific knowledge of lead pipe corrosion and revealed that PLSLR to be more hazardous than having lead service lines. PLSLR replacements have been shown to have little lead reduction benefit for affected households and restaurants, and they can cause significant increases in lead levels at the tap that can persist for months or years. Other studies have revealed troubling connections between PLSLR replacements and health harms, including elevated blood lead levels and serious health issues.

In 2011, the EPA asked the agency's Scientific Advisory Board ("SAB") to examine the available scientific data regarding the effectiveness of partial replacement, instructing the Board to center its inquiry around five issues: associations between partial replacement and blood lead levels in children; water sampling data at the tap before and after partial replacement; comparisons between partial and full LSL replacements; partial replacement techniques; and the impact of galvanic corrosion.

The SAB submitted its findings in a September 2011 report. Regarding those five issues, the SAB found:

1. As evidenced by blood lead levels in affected children, there was "no demonstrable benefit" in having a partial replacement compared to having an intact LSL, and there is "suggestive evidence of potential harm" from partial replacements.

2. Partial replacements often cause significant increases in water lead levels at the tap for "days to weeks, or even several months," and there is substantial evidence that the physical disturbance partial replacement entails results in the release of lead particles.

3. While full replacement of LSLs is a generally effective means of reducing lead levels in drinking water, "[partial replacements] have not been shown to be reliably effective" in reducing water lead levels.

4. There is a lack of evidence as to which procedures and techniques might make partial replacement more effective.

5. There is strong evidence that galvanic corrosion (described below) associated with partial replacement poses a risk of increased lead levels in tap water.

Overall, the SAB concluded,

Partial pipe replacements can physically shake loose lead fragments that have built up and laid dormant inside the pipe, pushing them into the water, and spiking the lead levels, even where they previously were not high. In addition, the type of partial replacement that joins old lead pipes to new copper ones, using brass fittings, "spurs galvanic corrosion that can dramatically increase the amount of lead released into drinking water supplies," according to research from Washington University. 

In other words, if the owners of this new restaurant on 5th & National open for business as a restaurant, and if they did not remove the lead service line from their side of the property, more likely than not customers of this restaurant will be exposing their family to lead in their food cooked with this water or drinking lead water from the restaurant tap.

Considering these factors my questions to you are:

1. The Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee Water Works announced a moratorium on replacing water mains in January of this year because they found that the work was disturbing lead service lines. Why hasn't your office called for a moratorium on PLSLR in your district?

2. Have you obtained a guarantee from the new owners of the building formally known as La Perla their commitment to remove the rest of the lead service line from their part of the property?

3. Do you have data showing the number of PLSLR being completed in the 12th Aldermanic District over the past five years?

4. Are you aware of other PLSLR work being conducted in your district currently? If there are any, have you conducted precautionary efforts to inform property owners of the potential health dangers PLSLR represent?

Based on the current scientific data, PLSLR have not been shown to reliably reduce drinking water lead levels in the short term, ranging from days to months, and potentially even longer. Additionally, PLSRL is frequently associated with short-term elevated drinking water lead levels for some period of time after replacement, suggesting the potential for harm, rather than benefit during that time period.

In the interest of public health, I look forward to your response.

Regards,
Robert Miranda
Lead-free water community organizer
Editor, Wisconsin Spanish Journal

cc: Rules & Steering Committee


Update: As of 12:32 p.m. on August 25, 2016 just after the HNNUSA article was posted, an email was sent to Robert Miranda by Sandy Rusch Walton, the Communications Manager for the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Walton wrote, "In response to your question and concern...the property at 734 S. 5th Street, all three of the water service lines servicing the building have been completely replaced - City-owned and privately owned sides." La Perla building new owners paid to removed three partial lead laterals in the privately owned side, according to Walton.


On Thursday, former Alderman Angel Sánchez released a statement concerning the toxic freshwater lead laterals in the Southside, he questioned why hasn't the City Health Commissioner began to test adults and children for lead in their system. Sánchez asked, "Why doesn't the City of Milwaukee Health Department begin testing adults for lead? I continue to remain very concerned about lead in our drinking water and the effects its having on everyone.
The Health Commissioner should respond. Our Alderman (Pérez) has known about this before the election and after, yet remains silent. The public has fallen victim to his sworn oath in placing the people's interest before his political aspirations."

29 Sherman Park Agitators Arrested During Unrest For Sylville Smith's Homicide Were From Milwaukee Not Chicago

29 suspects arrested and charged during an unrest at the Sherman Park neighborhood shortly after Sylville Smith was fatally gun down by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan were all from Milwaukee and not from Chicago as Milwaukee Police Chief Flynn and Mayor Barrett first reported, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 25, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) confirmed that all the 29 suspects arrested and charged during the Sherman Park neighborhood unrest after the August 13 homicide of Sylville Smith, 23, who was fatally killed by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, were all from the city of Milwaukee. The MCSO says, the suspects were all from Milwaukee contradicting what Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Mayor Tom Barrett stated during a press conference that some of the agitators who started the unrest and rioting at the Sherman Park neighborhood were outsiders, especially from Chicago.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released the following statement, the "Riot starters in Sherman Park Ch12 news coverage from Monday, August 15: of Chief Flynn/Mayor Barrett news conference quotes Chief Flynn saying: "We had some folks from Chicago come to town – the Revolutionary Communist Party of Chicago showed up and actually they're the ones who started causing problems."

Mayor Barrett said the Sherman Park residents "want their neighborhood back and they want the outsiders who are coming in to their neighborhood to leave.  Victims of outside agitators. They're deliberately trying to damage a great neighborhood and a great city.  Residents don't deserve this and we won't tolerate it."
Since the local media didn't do a Fact Check, you can see the booking photos, charges and city of residence of the 29 arrested during the weekend violence here (they are all from one city... Milwaukee)."

Chief Flynn and Mayor Barrett have not been able to prove that some of the agitators who caused the unrest were from Chicago and no comments have been released by either Chief Flynn or Mayor Barrett.

Recordando el 46 Aniversario de la Toma de Control de Chapman Hall en la UW-Milwaukee por Latinos

Conmemorando la cronica de los 46 años desde la toma de la Universidad de Wisconsin en Milwaukee en el año 1970 por parte de la comunidad latina.

Por H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

22 de agosto del 2016

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  - El 27 de agosto, se celebra el 46 aniversario de las protestas y manifestaciones de la comunidad latina por su esfuerzo de la toma de control de Chapman Hall en de la Universidad de Wisconsin en Milwaukee (UWM) y estos hechos seran recordados por los familiares sobrevivientes y los que realmente participaron en el evento histórico del año 1970 en la historia de Wisconsin. Al menos 500 personas se unieron al encargo de ponerse de pie y desafiar la política discriminatoria de UWM que impedía a los hispanos y otras minorías de matricularse en la universidad urbana. Cuatro hombres, Jesús Salas, J. Gregorio "Goyo" Rivera, Dante Navarro y José Luis Huerta-Sanchez y una mujer, Marla O. Anderson fueron detenidos por protestar contra la política discriminatoria que mantenía a la mayoría de los latinos sin esperanza de educarse en la UWM. El Canciller de la UWM J. Martin Klotsche se negó varias veces a reunirse con los representantes de la comunidad para resolver la política discriminatoria en una tarde de agosto.

La protesta en la UWM comenzó con cerca de 150 personas y en pocos días creció a más de 500 personas. Klotsche se había negado a reunirse con los manifestantes, pero después de cuatro días de huelga de hambre por parte de los organizadores de la protesta, el estancamiento se rompió y Klotsche finalmente se reunió con ellos. En septiembre del 1970, Klotsche se puso de acuerdo y negocio con miembros de la comunidad hispana para crear el Instituto de Habla Español y Extensión (SSOI-Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute) para ofrecer asesoramiento académico, reclutar, mantener y ayudar a los estudiantes potenciales para que continuarán con sus carreras académicas el la universidad. El SSOI y su equipo de consejeros académicos sería especialmente enfocado para prestar servicios de reclutamiento y asegurar que las necesidades de educación de cerca de 30,000 latinos que viven en el área de Milwaukee podrían tener una opción de ingresar a la universidad.
Lo creas o no, la toma de la UWM en 1970 se mantenía en silencio y se había desvanecido en la memoria de los que participaron en ese año y continuaron con sus vidas sin reconocer el éxito de la labor unida por la comunidad latina cual les esperaba 31 años después de su reconocimiento por los logros de poder romper la barreras de la discriminación en esa epoca.

Después de 31 años, volvió a emerger de nuevo cuando el primer artículo detallado sobre la toma de UWM en 1970 fue escrito y publicado en 2001. El siguiente artículo describe verdaderas cuentas de la toma de UWM en 1970 que fue publicado por primera vez en el periódico El Conquistador en 13-19 de junio del 2001, Vol. 4, No. 29 y fue revisada el 24 de agosto de 2001. Hora El Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) sigue recordando los hechos por nuestra comunidad latina.

En julio del 2001, la Conferencia Anual del Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR) se llevaba a cabo en Milwaukee. Los organizadores de NCLR habían sorprendido con el gran número de voluntarios y organizadores hispanos con educación superior que participaban en la conferencia en comparación con otros estados. Los organizadores de NCLR querían saber cómo lograron los hispanos en Wisconsin de obtener una educación universitaria cuando muchas barreras existían en la década de 1960 hasta principios de 1970, las cuales mantenían a los latinos afuera de las oportunidades de educación superior.

La historia que está a punto de leer es sólo un recuerdo para algunos que vivieron los momentos en 1970, pero para nosotros, las generaciones que siguieron, lo logros en ese año fue un éxito de nuestra comunidad hispana de Milwaukee y Wisconsin por crear un lugar mejor para vivir. Ha llegado el tiempo una vez más para recordar la conmemoración y de nunca olvidar el logro de nuestra comunidad en 1970, es parte de nuestra lucha para lograr éxito, es parte de nuestra historia, educación y cultura en Wisconsin.

La cadena de eventos comenzó el 27 de agosto del 1970, cuando aproximadamente 150 hispanos convergieron en la oficina del excanciller de UWM J. Martin Klotsche para reunirse con él. En el semestre del otoño de 1970, sólo había 14 estudiantes hispanos matriculados en UWM, la mayoría de ellos procedentes del Sur y América Central en comparación con los 25,000 estudiantes anglosajones que asistían a clases en la universidad.

Para la comunidad hispana, "en Milwaukee existían muchas barreras bloqueando su camino a la educación superior. Su lengua y su distinción cultural, fueron mal visto y tenían un acceso limitado a la información sobre las oportunidades de educación y unos modelos de conducta profesional. El trato discriminatorio era la norma". (Citado de Revista Myriad de UWM 1990, Vol. 1, numero 1)

En 1968 a principios de 1970, los profesores y consejeros académicos en la División Sur de la escuela secundaria (South Division High School) en el lado sur y otras escuelas en el sistema de Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee (MPS) no practicaban una prioridad para asesorar a los estudiantes latinos acerca de la inscripción a la universidad y las oportunidades educativas disponibles para prepararse para registrarse en la universidad en aquel tiempo. Los consejeros escolares no estaban preparados para manejar una afluencia de habla español cual le afectaba a estudiantes migrantes de Texas, California y otros estados y los estudiantes puertorriqueños que llegaban desde la isla con limitado habla Inglés. La mayoría de estos estudiantes fueron considerados con discapacidades de lenguaje y tratados de manera diferente como personas de incapacidad mental hasta que la comunidad hispana luchó para establecer el programa bilingüe modelo que todavía está en vigor hoy en MPS.

En la década de 1960, administradores de las escuelas públicas de Milwaukee consideraban a los hispanos como una fuente creciente de mano de obra barata y trabajadores con pocas habilidades.

Hasta agosto del 1970 duro cuando se levantó la comunidad para romper esas barreras de discriminación educativa que existía y la limitación del acceso de educación superior y las pocas oportunidades educativas para los latinos. La reforma de la educación superior y el derecho de estudiantes para registrarse en cursos universitarios y ser aceptados comenzaron en 1970, cuando el Consejo de Educación para los latinoamericanos (CELA) organizó las marchas y protestas que provocaron el inicio de una nueva generación de intelectuales hispanos en Wisconsin.

"Venceremos" fue un poderoso grito que se convertiría en un eco que rebotó a través de las paredes en el campo de la UWM. Cuando el canciller Klotsche decidió cancelar una reunión por tercera vez con CELA, el grupo entro a la oficina del canciller exigiendo hablar con el, mientras que su secretaria le preguntó al grupo, "¿Qué estában haciendo en la oficina las personas?". Algunos de los hispanos se sentaron directamente encima de la mesa del canciller en un gesto que se referían a los negocios en esta ocasión. El grupo en Chapman Hall fue provocado por la cancelación de la esperada junta con el rector. El grupo de hispanos también había querido negociar oportunidades educativas con el canciller.

Sin embargo, el Dr. Ernest Spaights, el Vicedecano de Relaciones Estudiantiles y el Dr. Lynn Elly, Asistente del Canciller de las relaciones de la UWM le dijo al grupo que el Canciller Klotsche estaba fuera de la ciudad y no podría cumplir la junta con ellos ese día. Se esperaría que el canciller podría reunirse con el grupo el próximo lunes de la semana siguiente, pero el grupo hispano en ese momento, dijo, "ya era suficiente" y decidieron que se quedarían en la oficina del Klotsche hasta que se reuniera con ellos. Un miembro del grupo gritó, estamos cansados ​​de esperar a mañana "Nosotros, como latinos nos han ignorado durante mucho tiempo", respondió Enriqueta González, una maestra del distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee. Se alcanzó un consenso por el grupo que permanecerían hasta que el rector regresara. La oficina del canciller estaba lista para cerrar a las 5:00 de la tarde para ese día y el grupo hispano no se alejaría de la oficina.

La policía de Milwaukee fueron llamados para que alojarán a las personas de la oficina del rector. Los policías llegaron preparados para un motín de antidisturbios y le avisaron a las personas presente quitarse sus cosas de valor porque los iban a detener a todos ellos. Las personas también fueron amenazadas por algunos de los funcionarios de la UWM y otros anglosajones que las fotos tomadas de ellos serían utilizadas por el Servicio de Naturalización de Inmigración de deportación ... ellos intentaban "que iban a tratar de asustarnos para dispersar algunos de los manifestantes", de acuerdo con Arnoldo Sevilla, que en ese momento el era un inmigrante indocumentado, pero años después logró estatus legal en E.E.U.U. 

Entonces la Policía de Milwaukee y la Policía de UWM empezaron a rodear al grupo en la oficina del rector y haciendo un círculo pequeño y más pequeño dejando pocas personas cerca de la puerta y por último, un detective señaló a cinco hispanos que quedaban en la oficina y fueron puestos bajo custodia.

Una de esas personas fue Marla O. Anderson, una madre de seis hijos/as; Dante Navarro, candidato a la Asamblea del Estado Distrito 12 en ese año; Gregorio J. "Goyo" Rivera, activista de la comunidad; Jesús Salas, uno de los líderes de la protesta y un estudiante de UWM; y José Luis Huerta-Sánchez, estudiante, de acuerdo con el informe de arresto de la Policía de UWM registrada el viernes, 28 de agosto de 1970.

Más tarde, como a las 11:00 de la noche fueron puestos en libertad por el entonces abogado de la ciudad de Milwaukee William Gardner, que no encontró motivo para poner cargos de desorden civil. Navarro dijo, "que en realidad nos liberan de la cárcel de la ciudad de Milwaukee alrededor de las 11:00 de la noche porque sabían que alrededor de 500 personas se habían reunido en UWM y no querían un motín para encender. La policía nunca nos informó antes de nuestra liberación que un gran número de personas se había unido en el campo de UWM". Mientras se llevaron a los cinco manifestantes detenidos, cientos de manifestantes comenzaron a reunirse en el campo de universidad por mensaje enviado de boca en boca sobre la noticia de la manifestación. Navarro recordó cuando fueron liberados, algunos de ellos pensaban regresar a casa. Se detuvieron por un momento y Marla O. Anderson y Jesús Salas ayudaron a animar a los demás para volver a UWM, apesar de que estaban esperando todo los manifestantes se había regresado a la comunidad. Pero ellos querían terminar lo que habían empezado.

Para su sorpresa, unos 500 manifestantes se mantuvieron y ya estaban pasando la noche en los jardines por la UWM y afuera de la oficina del rector. Navarro dice, cuando vio a todas aquellas personas, desgarro gotas de lagrimas formadas en sus ojos y se sintió tan orgulloso de ver todas esas personas afuera de la oficina del Klotsche. El apoyo y la bienvenida que recibieron de los manifestantes les hizo sentir que sus detenciones no fueron infructuosos, dijo Navarro. 

Alguien de la oficina del canciller pidió a Salas, si podía decirle a la gente a salir de las instalaciones. Salas se puso encima de un vehículo y le dijo a la gente lo que había solicitado el portavoz de la oficina del canciller. Las personas se negaron a abandonar el lugar, según Navarro. Al día siguiente, el canciller Klotsche una vez más, dijo, que no se reuniría con ellos hasta el lunes. El grupo había querido reunirse con la Canciller Klotsche para introducir una propuesta de 11 puntos para un Instituto de Habla Español y de Extensión.

Pero Klotsche se negó para reunirse con ellos y su acción encendió una serie de marchas en todo el campo de la universidad. Los manifestantes comenzaron a cantar en armonía "Venceremos, Venceremos" y las palabras hicieron eco en toda la UWM. Los manifestantes cantaron varias canciones en español, mientras que otros tocaban sus guitarras, lo que aumentó el orgullo para todos.

"Ellos marcharon y cantaron de 8:00 de la mañana hasta horas de la noche sin siquiera tomar un descanso para comer. Algunos podrían soportar el hambre en lugar de darse por vencido y que terminaron en la puerta delantera de la casa del canciller Klotsche cantando Venceremos", dijo Enriqueta González en un entrevista en el año 1985.
A continuación, los manifestantes comenzaron las sentadas en la hierba y asistieron a una vigilia de apoyo religioso en Chapman Hall, donde se encuentra la oficina del Canciller Klotsche.
Al día siguiente, cual era el viernes como a las 11:00 de la mañana, una misa se ​​llevó a cabo por el Padre John Maurice, del Centro Español para aquellos que habían pasado la noche en Chapman Hall. Después de la misa, el grupo decidió ir adelante y tratar de inscribirse en las clases en UWM. El grupo integrado por los hispanos de todas las edades se dirigió a la oficina de los registradores y cuando los administradores de  UWM preguntaron qué querían, el grupo solo respondió en español. El grupo decía: "Queremos matricularnos en el colegio, Porque No nos dejan registrarnos ... Nosotros tambien pagamos Impuestos". Los trabajadores administrativos no podían entenderlos y 18 estudiantes anglosajones que trabajaban en la oficina de los registradores decidieron salir de sus puestos de trabajo en la simpatía y en apoyo a los manifestantes. La acción fue para confirmar que no había ninguna persona trabajando en UWM que podría hablan español. 

Otros 60 hispanos fueron a la biblioteca de UWM para buscar libros en español. Sólo encontraron algunos de ellos en la biblioteca. 

Jesús Salas en una entrevista en el año 2002 dijo, el punto de inflexión del movimiento educativo de UWM se produjo cuando se realizó una huelga de hambre frente a la oficina del Klotsche y los guardias de seguridad comenzaron a confiar en nosotros. Cuando Salas se le permitió entrar a Chapman Hall para usar el baño, él y un hombre no identificado cerraron las puertas dejando a los guardias de seguridad en el exterior.
Una vez adentro, Salas comenzó a hacer llamadas telefónicas a otros organizadores para hacerles saber que habían hecho cargo de las oficinas de Klotsche de nuevo. Salas dejo a más gente entrar a la oficina del Klotsche a través de las puertas traseras.
Los días pasaban, Salas y otros comenzaron a exigir al rector que se permita a los miembros de la comunidad para servir en un comité asesor en la selección del nuevo director en una propuesta para crear un Instituto de Habla Español y Extensión en UWM y el Canciller Klotsche lo ignoraba. Los cuatro días de manifestaciones y sentadas en la universidad resultó que Klotsche concediera y poco después se seleccionó un grupo de cinco hispanos para reunirse con él. 

Klotsche acepto un grupo de representantes de UWM que fueran posteriormente a la comunidad hispana para tratar de reclutar estudiantes a la universidad. Canciller Klotsche también nombró a un asistente especial para coordinar los programas para la comunidad de habla español. Las puertas de la educación superior fueron finalmente abiertas para la comunidad hispana.

El 17 de septiembre, el grupo de la canciller pasó largas horas en la oficina de United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) para ayudar aquellas personas que estaban interesadas ​​en seguir una educación superior para inscribirse en la UWM. Armando Orellana, el líder del CELA pidió una declaración escrita de la posición de UWM sobre todas las solicitudes de CELA, pero no sería presentada ninguna declaración por Klotsche.
Fue hasta el 12 de Octubre del 1970 después de unos días de huelga de hambre en las afueras de la oficina del rector cuando el rector concedió y se puso de acuerdo el 31 de Octubre para trabajar junto con los líderes de la manifestación cual incluye a Salas, Orellana, Hernández y otras personas.
Sin embargo, UWM finalmente creó el SSOI para atender a cerca de 30,000 hispanos que viven en el área de Milwaukee en 1970. El Dr. Ricardo Fernández quien también participó en las protestas más tarde se convirtió como el primer director de SSOI. El resultado de las manifestaciones se convirtió finalmente en una realidad y por primera ves se les permitiría a 85 estudiantes para inscribirse en el primer semestre. El acuerdo fue, se permitiría a 10 estudiantes con un grado de cuatro años para obtener una maestría; 25 estudiantes que no habían terminado con su licenciatura, pero estaban haciendo un trabajo profesional para la comunidad también fueron aceptados; y 50 estudiantes que han terminado la escuela secundaria, pero que necesitan ayuda para prepararse para la universidad fueron aceptados como estudiantes especiales. Tambien, estudiantes hispanos en las escuelas secundarias podrían tomar cursos con crédito el la UWM en su último año en la escuela publica pero con el acuerdo que después de sus graduación se registrarán y continuarán a la UWM. 

González, quien trabajo 20 años con MPS, durante una entrevista sonrió y dijo, "ellos también aceptaron una gran cantidad de hispanos e incluso aquellos que no tenía ni siquiera una diploma de preparatoria, con la condición de que obtendrían un GED o un diploma de la escuela más tarde. Muchos estudiantes se aprovecharon de la oferta y muchos de nosotros eran parejas casadas. Algunos de los que UWM acepto fueron a Marla O. Anderson, Gloria González, Gregorio Montoto, Dante Navarro, Tommy Rodríguez, Carlos Sevilla, Arnoldo Sevilla y otros. Incluso Montoto quien trabajaba para SSOI fue a la South Division High School y reclutó a los estudiantes para la oficina de extensión de SSOI situada en la S. 5th St. y W . Nacional Ave., al lado del periodico La Guardia. Al principio no nos aceptaban porque no podíamos pasar sus pruebas de admisión y ahora nos querían sin diplomas ", explicó González. 

También González recuerda que, Marla O. Anderson era tan feliz y orgullosa de que ella era la única mujer detenida con los hombres. En 1996, el SSOI recibió el nombre de Roberto Hernández Center. Hernández fue uno de los líderes instrumentales como Ernesto Chacon y Salvador Sanchez de las protestas de UWM en 1970. 

En el semestre de primavera de 2001, alrededor de 900 estudiantes hispanos se inscribieron en UWM, en comparación con una matrícula estudiantil de 23,000. En el semestre de otoño del 1970, sólo 14 estudiantes hispanos estaban registrados en la UWM y el otoño del 1973 hubo un aumento del 300% de los estudiantes hispanos registrados. Desde la década de 1980, alrededor de 475 a 580 estudiantes latinos se inscribirían por semestre. Hoy en día, entre 1,000 y 1,500 estudiantes hispanos se siguen inscribiendo por semestre en UWM.

La lucha para una educación superior en la UWM en el 1970, logró la oportunidad para cualquier persona interesada hoy en día para continuar su educación superior en cualquier universidad, colegio y colegio técnico sin ser rechazado/a en Wisconsin. Las puertas para la educación superior en Wisconsin siguen abiertas gracias a nuestra gente que lucho para nuestro futuro.

El logro de nuestra comunidad latina en Wisconsin inspiró a los estudiantes en Illinois que también lucharán para su educación superior en el 1970.

Especialmente para los líderes y activistas quienes lucharon para nuestra educación superior y siguen en nuestros recuerdos y deseándole a los siguientes en la lista de honor que descansen en paz.

• Juan V. Alvarez
• Marla O. Anderson
• Manuel Ayala
• Miguel Berry
• Danny Campos
• Raul Cano
• Camila Casarez
• Alfonso Flores
• Raul Flores
• Enriqueta Gonzalez
• Gloria Gonzalez
• Irma Guerra
• Loyd J. Guzior
• Roberto Hernández
• Pantaleon Hill
• Manuela Hill
• Mary Lou Massignani
• Mary Ann McNulty
• Genevieve Medina
• Julia Mendoza
• Dante Navarro
• Maria Ortega
• Juanita Renteria
• Francisco "Panchillo" Rodriguez
• T. Carlos "Charlie" Salas
• Dorothy Torres
• Luis Torres

Video de la toma de control de Chapman Hall de la UW-Milwaukee en el año 1970 https://youtu.be/FzOpOxI_GKw

46th Anniversary Of The UW-Milwaukee Chapman Hall Takeover By Latinos Seeking Equality To Higher Education

This year marks the 46th Anniversary that the Hispanic community struggled to gain equal access to higher education by staging protests and taking over Chapman Hall in 1970.

By H. Nelson Goodson
August 21, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, August 27th, the Milwaukee Hispanic community once again will commemorate its 46th Anniversary for the struggle to provide equal access to higher education for generations of Hispanic students in the State of Wisconsin. On August 27, 1970, the Hispanic community took over Chapman Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) after a discriminatory policy was in place to keep Hispanics from enrolling at UWM. In the Fall semester of 1970, there were only 14 Hispanic students enrolled at UWM, most of them from South and Central America compared to 25,000 students attending classes.
For the Hispanic community, "In Milwaukee many barriers existed blocking their paths to higher education. Their language and cultural distinctness were frowned upon, and they had limited access to information about educational opportunities and few professional role models. Discriminatory treatment was the norm." (Cited from Myriad Magazine UWM 1990, Volume 1 Number 1)
At least 500 people took it upon themselves to stand up and challenge the UWM discriminatory policy that prevented Hispanics and other minorities from enrolling at the urban university.

Four men, Jesus Salas, Gregorio J. "Goyo" Rivera, Dante Navarro and Jose Luis Huerta-Sanchez and one woman, Marla O. Anderson were taken into custody for protesting the discriminatory policy that kept Latinos from enrolling at UWM and for refusing to leave UWM Chancellor J. Martin Klotsche's office on that August afternoon. The UWM protest began with about 150 people and within days, it grew to more than 500 people.
Klotsche refused to meet with the protesters, but after three days of hunger strikes by the protest organizers, the stalemate broke and Klotsche finally met with them.
By September 1970, UWM along with members of the Hispanic community created the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute (SSOI) to offer academic counseling, recruit and retain potential students. The SSOI would especially serve nearly 30,000 Latinos living in the Milwaukee area in 1970.

Believe it or not, the 1970 takeover of UWM quietly faded away in the memories of those who participated and went on with their lives. After 31 years, it resurfaced again when the first comprehensive article by H. Nelson Goodson detailing the accounts was written and published in 2001.
In 1996, the SSOI was renamed the Roberto Hernandez Center. Hernandez was one of the instrumental leaders of the UWM protests in 1970.

Today, a collaborative joint effort by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Artworks for Milwaukee and local artist Raoul Deal are completing a mural project to depict the history of UMOS and Latinos in Milwaukee. In recognition and honoring the Latino community activism in Milwaukee, local high school interns including university students and lead artist Deal will unveil a mural in late September 2016 about the 50-year history of United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), which includes a portion of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chapman Hall Takeover in 1970 by Latinos. 

The UMOS 90 foot long X 10 foot high mural will be placed at the Butters-Fetting building on S. 1st Street, S. Kinnickinnic Ave. and W. Historic Mitchell Street in the Spring of 2017, according to artist Deal. The the UMOS mural depicts a series of themes that includes the struggle for farm workers and migrant rights, work opportunities, family, education, culture and the civil rights movement by Latinos in Wisconsin.

In loving Memory and Special Tribute our dearly departed leaders and community founders/activists  

• Juan V. Alvarez
• Marla O. Anderson
• Manuel Ayala
• Miguel Berry
• Danny Campos
• Raul Cano
• Camila Casarez
• Alfonso Flores
• Raul Flores
• Enriqueta Gonzalez
• Gloria Gonzalez
• Irma Guerra
• Loyd J. Guzior
• Roberto Hernández
• Pantaleon Hill
• Manuela Hill
• Mary Lou Massignani
• Mary Ann McNulty
• Genevieve Medina
• Julia Mendoza
• Dante Navarro
• Maria Ortega
• Juanita Renteria
• Francisco "Panchillo" Rodriguez
• T. Carlos "Charlie" Salas
• Dorothy Torres
• Luis Torres

46th Anniversary: On August 27, 1970, Latinos fought for equal access to higher education in Wisconsin and succeeded. Documentary video of their testimony and interviews: https://youtu.be/FzOpOxI_GKw

For full historical article: Revisiting The 1970 Hispanic Takeover At UW-Milwaukee Demanding Equal Access To Education http://goo.gl/qOEF5I

Dale Folley Charged With Arson For Vehicle Set On Fire At Southside Pick'n Save

19-year-old suspect wanted to burn vehicles in the Southside of Milwaukee like Sherman Park over the shooting death of Sylville Smith by Police Officer Dominique Heaggan.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 20, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, Dale L. Folley, 19, was charged with one felony count for arson of property other than a building, including party to a crime and two misdemeanor counts for bail jumping in connection with the August 14 arson fire of a vehicle at the 1800 block of W. National Ave. If convicted, Folley is facing up to 3 years and six months in prison for the felony count and up to one year in prison on each misdemeanor count. A $7,000 cash bond was set for Folley.

Foley told police that he and others wanted to start burning vehicles like in Sherman Park during the unrest in Milwaukee over the shooting death of Sylville Smith, 23, by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, over the weekend.

A police officer spotted Folley running near the area of Pick'n Save parking lot on W. National Ave. after another officer reported a suspicious Afro-American male that yelled profanities at him as he investigated a burning vehicle at the Pick'n Save lot. Folley confessed to police that he broke the window of the van and set the it on fire and did indicate that other accomplices were with him at the time he committed the crime.

Folley has several other misdemeanor cases pending for disorderly conduct and retail theft, according to court records.

Possible Witness In The Sylville Smith Homicide In Milwaukee

A possible witness posted on Facebook that he saw Smith run and shot in the back.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 20, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - The Sylville Smith, 24, homicide case over the weekend could bring new light to what actually happened in contrary to what the Milwaukee Police Department has said about the shooting death involving Officer Dominique Heaggan. According to a development in the homicide case related to Smith's death, a possible witness could shed information to what actually happened when Officer Heaggan stopped Smith and another individual on Saturday. The possible witness, TDW (only identified by initials) posted on Facebook, that he saw Smith run and get shot in the back in contrary to Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn's statement that Smith was shot in the chest and arm. The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office (MMEO) released information to media that the autopsy showed Smith was shot in the chest and right arm. The MMEO filed the Smith case as a homicide.

A body cam video footage and squad car dash cam video of Smith's death has not been released by the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ) who has taken over the investigation. The ACLU-Milwaukee and Wisconsin Jobs have called for the MPD and WI DOJ to released the video.

The possible witness has disabled his FB account where the post appeared, but has a second account that is active. The Smith family is asking for the possible witness to come forward. The witness got of the bus at the time when Smith was stopped, saw him run and then was fatally shot by Officer Heaggan, according to his FB post.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is also asking for anyone who has information regarding the Smith homicide case to contact them. 

Sylville Smith funeral services is set for August 26, 2016 at the Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 8633 W. Good Hope Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. following funeral in Milwaukee, WI. Eulogy by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Siblings Felt Threaten When Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan Approached Them

When siblings went to file a complaint against Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan for questionable behavior, an officer in charge at the Milwaukee Police 7 District Station wouldn't take the complaint and told them the officer's actions were normal on the field.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

August 19, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Latoya Brown, a business owner on N. Teutonia Ave. posted on her Facebook account of a disturbing and harassing encounter with Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, on July 12 after seeing that the officer was involved in the fatal shooting death of Sylville Smith, 23, over the weekend. According to Brown, she and her brother had just arrived at a home where they resided for over 30 years from a restaurant and got out of their vehicle when they encountered Officer Heaggan. 

Brown stated, while taking their food out of the vehicle that all of a sudden Officer Heaggan appeared in a police bicycle and asked them "What's up" while he was "grabbing" his side weapon. Brown who says they not friends with Officer Heaggan asked the officer why they were stopped or approached by him and the officer wouldn't answer. Officer Heaggan never unholstered his weapon, but Brown and her brother felt harassed and afraid that they were going to become victims. 

After Officer Heaggan left, both Brown and her brother went to the Milwaukee Police 7 District Station to file a complaint with the commanding captain in charge around 7:00 p.m., but he wasn't available, according to the police station's receptionist. A supervisor in charged talked to Brown and her brother, but Brown says, the officer in charge wouldn't take the complaint and told them that it was normal for the officer to act the way he did.

The officer in charge or receptionist didn't even adviced Brown that they could file a complaint with the Fire and Police Commission. When Brown was speaking to the officer in charge, Officer Heaggan walked into the area where they were and didn't look to happy that they were there to complain.

It's unfortunate that law-abiding citizens including a local business owner were not allowed to file a complaint nor did the officer in charge take any information to contact Brown, if needed. How many citizens have the Milwaukee Police 7 District Station have been turned away to keep them from filing complaints about their officers?

Here's Latoya Brown's Facebook posting, "So as I sat here reading and looking at the pics of this young officer who killed this young man on auer it's has come to my recollection  that this is the same officer who harassed  myself n my brother wesley brown sitting in front of our grandmother's home 2 weeks ago we had  just come from eating at bw3 and pulled up to my grandmother home who's resided there over 30+ years as we proceed  to grab our food to get out of the vehicle  this officer  who killed this young man approach us on bike n said what's up ? Myself n my brother were shocked  for many different  reasons for one we were not his friends so his approach  what's up was very unprofessional  we began  to say what's up with what ? Then he asked do yall live here ? (While grabbing his gun ) we stated yes at that point we were furious  because  we have  resided  at that same address  since we were born and never had a problem  like this we than went to speak to the captain as we walked in the  receptionist  at the 7th district  asked what was our concern we explain  to her our issue and she discribe this officer to a t without  us even known  his name at the time the officer in charge came and spoke  with us and felt as if everything  the officer did was ok  as we were speaking with the  officer in charge the officer came from the back looked at myself and my brother n smerked i am heartbroken  right now because  his actions on that day that me n my brother had to experience  was God awful  I was so scared for my brother because  we were Goin to be his next victim I pray to God this man gets what he deserves  #we are the voice #"

Facebook posting of encounter with Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan http://bit.ly/2bDmp1H

Photos Surfaced Showing Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan In A Bath Tub With Another Man

Several photos have surfaced on social media showing Milwaukee Police Officer Heaggan in a bath tub with another man.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 18, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - In an unexpected chain of circumstances, Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, allegedly killed Sylville Smith, 23, over the weekend sparking unrest, multiple vehicles set on fire, civil disobedience ending with at least five businesses being burned and some businesses looted. Several photos in question have surfaced in social media showing Officer Heaggan in a bath tub with another man. It didn't take long for Facebook (FB) users in the post thread to question, if Officer Heaggan is actually Gay and a third photo also circulating is showing Heaggan making what some are identifying as a gang sign. A fourth photo shows Officer Heaggan at an afterset party, which in some cases are illegal.
Officer Heaggan could not be reached for comment. He remains in administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation. 

Officer Heaggan is also a singer and composer who video recorded a song about doing drugs, shooting people, igniting a riot like Baltimore and weapons. The Milwaukee Police Department has not officially identified Officer Heaggan as the officer who fatally shot Smith on Saturday afternoon citing an ongoing investigation, but postings that have gone viral on social media have confirmed that Officer Heaggan killed Smith. Hispanic News Network U.S.A. was the first news source to identify Officer Heaggan after noticing FB postings identifying him as the officer who fatally shot Smith. Both Heaggan and Smith knew each other well and had attended the same high school.
Mayor Tom Barrett said Sylville Smith ran from the scene with a gun in his hand when Officer Heaggan shot him, according to body cam video still image that he saw. The shooting incident happened within 20 to 25 seconds. Smith was shot once in the chest and a second bullet struck his arm.
The ACLU-Milwaukee has called on the MPD and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release the full footage of a body camera video recording of Smith's death. Apparently, a squad car dash cam video is also being review in the investigation.

Milwaukee Police Chief Flynn And Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke Jr. Believe Traffic Violations Are Criminal

The shooting death of Sylville Smith by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan over the weekend has ignited criticism and calls for an investigation whether Smith had been targeted and harassed by officers of the Milwaukee District 7 Police Station.

By H. Nelson Goodson

August 17, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - The family of Sylville Smith, 23, who was killed by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, over the weekend have made allegations that Smith had been targeted and harassed by certain officers including Heaggan for multiple years. Smith was arrested and spent at least ten months in jail, but the charges were later dropped and was never convicted of a felony.

Both Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. were quick to portray Smith as a career criminal when in fact Smith successfully sued the Milwaukee Police Department as a result of being harassed and for frivolous crimes accused by officers from the 7 Police District that ended with no convictions. The criminal charges against Smith were later dismissed. Police say Smith engaged in witness intimidation, but was never proven because according to police, the victims would not testify against Smith. A court record search only found one misdemeanor and numerous traffic violations, which according to both Chief Flynn and Sheriff Clarke Jr. including Mayor Tom Barrett indicated Smith had an extensive criminal record.

Apparently, Flynn, Clarke Jr. and Barrett failed to realized that in Wisconsin and including in the U.S., a person is innocent until proven guilty and Smith definitely was portrayed as a career criminal with an extensive criminal record. These public servants and elected mayor failed to realize that people still have rights today. What Flynn, Clarke Jr. and Barrett should concentrate on, is to launch an internal investigation into what has been really going on at Milwaukee District 7 Police Station and they should look into which officers were involved in targeting Smith and the amount of field stops they logged into record and if, the District Captain and other supervisors knew of Smith's harassment and condoned it, since they couldn't get any convictions.

Smith had a valid Wisconsin Conceal Carry License, according to Mildred Haynes, Smith's mother.

The ACLU-Milwaukee has called on the Milwaukee Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release the full footage of the body camera video of Smith's death. According to police, Smith ran with a gun in his hand after a traffic stop by Officer Heaggan. Smith failed to drop a handgun when ordered to do so by Officer Heaggan. Heaggan fatally shot Smith multiple times. But London Ahmed, Smith's cousin posted on video on her Facebook (FB) account that Smith had fled and while running he had called his mother on his cell phone. Both Smith and Officer Heaggan knew each other and even attended Pulaski High School at the same time. 

Ahmed posted on FB, "The news not reporting that my lil cuzn set 10 months in jail with no case and they had to release him. He had a lawsuit against the police department  for harassment and so on and WON.....

HE'S NOT A FELON and he has a CCW!!! The same district that shot and killed him is the same district that he had the lawsuit against!!! My lil cousin left behind a two year old son that lived with him!!! But they not reporting that!! And all last night his son kept asking "where's my daddy??""

Officer Heaggan under the aliases "KB Domo and Lil Nique" is also a Hip-hop singer and composer who posted a video on YouTube singing about doing drugs, shooting people, igniting a riot like Baltimore and weapons.

Police reported that the Milwaukee District 7 Police Station was shot up by unknown suspects, no officers were injured.

Trump And His Bigots Sat Down For A Milwaukee Town Hall Gathering At Pabst Theater

Hundreds of Milwaukeeans were out protesting Trump and his bigoted supporters in downtown Milwaukee.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 16, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, Trump stopped in Milwaukee for a town hall gathering at the Milwaukee Pabst Theater sponsored by FoxNews. Hundreds of Trump's bigots attended the event while hundreds of anti-Trump protesters were kept outside of the event showing the Milwaukee welcome and get out quick insults. No reporters were allowed to cover the town hall gathering.

Trump talked about last weekend unrest and protests in Milwaukee involving Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique L. Heaggan and Sylville Smith, 23, who he was acquainted in the neighborhood and both attended Pulaski High School. Smith had a valid Wisconsin Conceal Carry License, according to his mother, Mildred Haynes.
London Ahmed, Smith's cousin posted on Facebook,  "The news not reporting that my lil cuzn set 10 months in jail with no case and they had to release him. He had a lawsuit against the police department  for harassment and so on and WON.....
HE'S NOT A FELON and he has a CCW!!! The same district that shot and killed him is the same district that he had the lawsuit against!!! My lil cousin left behind a two year old son that lived with him!!! But they not reporting that!! And all last night his son kept asking "where's my daddy??""
Police say, Smith allegedly was stopped for a traffic violation and fled the vehicle and then pointed a handgun at Officer Heaggan who then fired multiple shots and killed Smith. Smith had no felony convictions. 

Officer Heaggan is also a Hip-hop singer and composer who posted a video on YouTube singing about doing drugs, shooting people and weapons.

The ACLU-Milwaukee has called on the Milwaukee Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release the full footage of the body camera video of Smith's death.

Trump's next stop was West Bend.

Video: Trump ends Town Hall gathering at Pabst Theater in Milwaukee https://youtu.be/DVcYZftQh-o


Trump bigot confronted Anti-Trump protesters in Milwaukee https://youtu.be/dSaeQeENZ3s

Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan Brown Allegedly Killed Sylville Smith After Traffic Stop In Sherman Park Neighborhood

Milwaukee police say, 23-year-old man ran from the scene after being stopped by a Milwaukee police officer during a traffic stop with a handgun before getting fatally shot by the cop over the weekend that ignited protests and businesses being set on fire in the Northside of the city.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 16, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, social media posts about Saturday's fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man by a Milwaukee police officer in the Sherman Park neighborhood indicated that both the deceased man and the officer knew each other and had attended Pulaski High School. Smith's death ignited protests, at least five businesses were set on fire and some were looted. Multiple vehicles were set on fire by protesters. The Milwaukee Police District 7 Station on West Fond du Lac Ave. was shot by unknown suspects.
Police reported that six people had been taken into custody on Monday and one incident of shots fired in the Sherman Park area, no officers were reported injured.
Apparently, Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan Brown (Officer Dominique Heaggan) had stopped several men for a traffic violation when Sylville Smith, 23, fled from the scene with a handgun in his hand. Officer Heaggan chased Smith and ordered him multiple times to drop a weapon, but Smith pointed the weapon at Officer Heaggan who then shot and killed Smith, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).

Smith has no felony convictions. Members of the Smith family confirmed that Smith and Officer Heaggan knew each other and attended the same high school in Milwaukee's Southside.
Police Officer Heaggan was first appointed as a police aide on July 26, 2010 and on August 4, 2013 was appointed to the rank of Police Officer, according to MPD.
Officer Heaggan is also a HipHop singer/composer and posted video on YouTube. In a video, he sings about doing drugs, shooting people and weapons.
Smith's cousin London Ahmed on her Facebook account posted a video confirming that Smith had a Wisconsin Conceal Carry License (CCL). Police has not confirmed, if Smith had a CCL.
On Tuesday, Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) contacted Johnny Koremenos, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Wisconsin Department of Justice to confirm, if Smith had a valid Wisconsin Conceal Carry License. Koremenos stated, "Per State Statute, information about CCW license holders is not a public record and therefore, not something I can share with you." Mildred Haynes, Smith's mother had told media news outlets that her son recently received a CCL and that all his weapons were bought legally.
Also that Smith while he ran from the scene when stopped by the officer, he called his mother while running and that Smith had a history of being harassed by police. He spent at least ten months in custody and then was released after the case was dismissed and that Smith had filed a lawsuit against the MPD and had won.
Smith ran because he didn't want to be arrested again for no reason, according to family members. Ahmed stated, that Smith's body remained at the scene for more than three hours and when his mother went to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office to identify Smith's body, they only showed his mother a photo of the body, but didn't allow her to see the body at all.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says, that a still image from the officer's body camera video showed that Smith ran with gun in his hand and the officer had ordered him to drop the gun when he was shot. Smith's family indicated in mainstream media interviews that he wouldn't have shot at Officer Heaggan. The MPD hasn't identified the officer involved in Smith's death, but has been placed on administrative duty until the outcome of the investigation by the WI DOJ.

The ACLU-Milwaukee on Monday called for the MPD and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI DOJ) to release the full video footage of Smith's fatal shooting.

Mayor Barrett also issued an new order for police to enforce a 10:00 p.m. curfew in Milwaukee. The curfew for teenagers under 18 had been extended to 11:00 p.m. during the Summer. Sherman Park in the Northside will close at 6:00 p.m. until further noticed, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

At least four Milwaukee police officers and four Milwaukee County Sheriff deputies have been reported injured on Sunday by bricks and pieces of concrete thrown at them by protesters. Another police officer was injured on early Monday when a piece of concrete struck his vehicle.

Police reported that 14 people were arrested on Sunday during protests and charged with disorderly conduct. Three Milwaukee police squads were reported damaged.

On Saturday, at least five separate businesses in the Northside were set on fire and than looted. Four police officers were reported injured and 17 people were arrested. Multiple vehicles were set on fire.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) activited 123 armed Wisconsin National Guard reserves in a State of Emergency executive order on Sunday by request of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr., but the National Guard will not be deployed to Milwaukee's Northside until needed.

FB Video from London Ahmed http://bit.ly/2buGdow


MPOfficer Dominique Heaggan Brown is also a HipHop singer http://youtu.be/w5Eq4waTl3A

ACLU-Milwaukee Calls For MPD And WI DOJ To Release Body Camera Video Of Sylville Smith's Shooting Death

At least 8 Milwaukee police officers and 4 Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies were reported injured and 23 people have been arrested during protests at the Sherman Park neighborhood over the weekend. Also, WI Governor Walker activated the National Guard in a State of Emergency request by Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 15, 2016

Milwaukee, WI -  On Monday, the ACLU-Milwaukee in a news release reported that in response to this weekend's officer involved fatal shooting of Sylville Smith, 23, and demonstrations and civil unrest in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin affirms the need for law enforcement to protect – not disrupt – peaceful protest, and for transparency in the investigation of the underlying incident.  ACLU Executive Director Chris Ahmuty issued the following statement, "The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin has been working to improve police community relations in Milwaukee for years.  The major focus of our work has been to try to hold police accountable to constitutional standards, including ensuring equal protection and refraining from unreasonable searches and seizures.

"The ACLU of Wisconsin urges local leaders to heed the cries for solace, help, and change from residents, young and old.  The family and friends of the deceased resident, Mr. Sylville Smith, deserve everyone's respect and sympathy.   Both Black and white residents of Sherman Park deserve to receive professional, unbiased police service to help keep their neighborhood a good place to live.  Young people, who feel that law enforcement is occupying their park and neighborhood and treating them all as suspicious, deserve to be heard before violence occurs, so that change will make a difference in their lives now.

Although civil unrest, such as throwing bricks or discharging firearms, is not protected expressive activity, residents have and retain their constitutional right to engage in free speech and to peaceably assemble to demand changes they believe will improve their lives, including better police-community relations.  They will be critical of police when there is a fatal shooting by a police officer.  Law enforcement should not respond to such criticism by escalating or militarizing the situation. Law enforcement must be sure to distinguish free speech and peaceable assembly and allow it to occur unless there is a clear and present danger of an imminent breach of the peace.
"Replacing tension with trust also requires transparent interactions between residents and law enforcement. Law enforcement should not offer a narrative that prejudges the issue by denigrating the character of the victim while withholding the facts surrounding the events leading to the shooting. One way to demonstrate that residents and critics are being heard is to take steps to assure the whole community that the investigation into Mr. Smith's killing will be comprehensive, unbiased, and transparent.  Therefore the ACLU of Wisconsin calls upon MPD and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to release the full dash cam video and audio and the full body worn camera video from this incident.

"Good police community relations can result in a decrease in crime and better conditions for residents.  Trust between police and community members is essential. Unfortunately in Milwaukee, including the Sherman Park neighborhood, tension between many residents and police has existed for a long time and appears to have increased this summer. Law enforcement and city leaders must work to restore that trust," Ahmuty stated in a news release.

Update: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued an new order for police to enforce a 10:00 p.m. curfew in Milwaukee. The curfew for teenagers under 18 had been extended to 11:00 p.m. during the Summer. Sherman Park in the Northside will close at 6:00 p.m. until further noticed, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

At least four Milwaukee police officers and four Milwaukee County Sheriff deputies have been reported injured on Sunday by bricks and pieces of concrete thrown at them by protesters. Another police officer was injured on early Monday when a piece of concrete struck his vehicle.

Police reported that 14 people were arrested on Sunday during protests and charged with disorderly conduct. Three Milwaukee police squads were reported damaged.

On Saturday, at least five separate businesses in the Northside were set on fire and than looted. Four police officers were reported injured and 17 people were arrested. Multiple vehicles were set on fire.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) activited 124 armed Wisconsin National Guard reserves in a State of Emergency executive order on Sunday by request of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr., but the National Guard will not be deployed to Milwaukee's Northside until needed.

Sylville Smith, 23, who was killed by a Milwaukee police officer on Saturday had no felony convictions, according to Milwaukee County Court records.

Puerto Rican Fest 2016 In Milwaukee Draws 7K To One-day Event

At least 7,000 festivalgoers attended the one-day Puerto Rican Festival at Humboldt Park in Milwaukee.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 14, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Sunday, an estimated 7,000 festivalgoers attended the one-day 4th Annual Puerto Rican Family Fest 2016 at Humboldt Park, according to Victor Huyke, the CEO of Conquistador, LLC and Publisher of El Conquistador Newspaper. Huyke was the main sponsored of the festival and his company became the umbrella for the Puerto Rican Fest Team composed by Cecil Negron, a well known local musician, Yuseff Morales, Andres Guzmán and Rebeca Montalvo.

This year Nabori, a popular Salsa band closed the event with a grand finale. Orquesta Salsoul de Mad and other groups also entertained the crowds. A motorcycle and car show attracted the custom car enthusiasts to Humboldt Park.

No alcohol or beer was sold at the festival, but a variety of refreshments and food vendors were available at the event.

Last year, the PR Fest attracted an estimated 5,000 festivalgoers. The PR Fest continues to expand and its success is attributed to Morales and Huyke's organizing skills and dedication to celebrate their Puerto Rican culture in the city. 

No incidents at the PR Fest were reported on Sunday by police or the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

Videos: Nabori at PR Fest 2016 https://youtu.be/PxNu3aeEPqI and Orquesta Salsoul de Mad https://youtu.be/fkvteyieqiM

Impromptu Flag Parading And Reckless Driving On W. Historic Mitchell St. Shuts Down Traffic Flow

Milwaukee police stopped and cited multiple drivers for reckless driving involved in impromptu flag parading along W. Historic Mitchell Street.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 14, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Sunday, Milwaukee police blocked W. Historic Mitchell Street between S. 15th Street to S. Cesar E. Chaves Drive after stopping multiple vehicles and cited some of the drivers for reckless driving while involved in impromptu flag parading without a permit while exhibiting Puerto Rican flags. A person driving an ATV on the street was stopped by police. Most of the drivers involved in the impromptu parade had just left the Puerto Rican Fest that took place at Humboldt Park. The one-day Puerto Rican Festival ended at 6:00 p.m.

One vehicle was towed, according to police. The impromptu parading and reckless driving along W. Histoic Mitchell Street attracted crowds of spectators.

Video: Police stopped vehicles for impromptu parading and reckless driving https://youtu.be/sZtRXqe-SVM

Eastside Mafiosos Gang Leader Charles Ortiz Jr. Must Serve 8 Years In Prison For Heroin Trafficking

A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge sealed documents of convicted heroin dealer Ortiz Jr. under a plea agreement.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

August 13, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Witkowiak ordered court documents in the major heroin drug trafficking case involving Eastside Mafioso gang leader Charles Ortiz Jr., 31, sealed after he pleaded guilty in June to four felony counts for possession with intent to deliver heroin and one felony count for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. Six other felony counts for heroin drug trafficking were dismissed under a plea agreement to plea guilty. Ortiz Jr. was sentenced to 77 years in prison and 44 years of extended supervision for the multiple felony counts, but under the plea agreement, Ortiz Jr. will serve the multiple sentences concurrently, which he will only serve a mandatory sentence of 8 years in prison and 12 years of extended supervision under the plea agreement, according to court records.

According to court records, in 2014 Milwaukee police in a joint investigation with the DEA netted 48 suspects in a major heroin sting operation that originated from the east side of the city. Heroin and cocaine was distributed and sold in at least 20 cities including Waukesha, Kenosha and Racine.

Five suspects were also taken into custody in Illinois for supplying heroin and cocaine to the Eastside Mafiosos. 
Ortiz Jr. was also arrested along with 48 suspects and was alleged to be one of the heroin ring leaders that sold at least $4,000 of heroin and cocaine per day totaling more than $1.4M a year from his Milwaukee's East Side operation, according to authorities.
Police found marijuana, cocaine, heroin and weapons at a home used as a daycare for children, according to the criminal complaint.
The heroin and cocaine was smuggled into the U.S. by Mexican drug cartels and ended up in Chicago. The heroin was then brought to Milwaukee by Ortiz Jr. and a local gang called the Eastside Mafiosos.
Both Ortiz Jr. and his father, Charles Ortiz Sr. were considered the main leaders of the Eastside Miafiosos gang who were charged on November 6, 2014 for possession, distribution and trafficking cocaine and heroin, according to the criminal complaint.

In June 2015, Ortiz Sr., 48, pleaded guilty to one felony count for possession of cocaine and heroin with intent to deliver and was sentenced by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Johnathan D. Watts to 30 years in prison with mandatory confinement of 15 years and 15 years extended supervision, according to court records.
48 suspects who were arrested in connection with the Eastside Mafiosos gang heroin dealing case, only 17 were charged for heroin and cocaine trafficking in November 2014. Most of the other petty suspects were released with the condition to seek rehab treatment for heroin and cocaine addiction, according to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.