Relentless Illegal Fireworks In Milwaukee's Southside And Around The City For 14-days

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Pedro Colón says that it has been 14-days "of unrelenting illegal fireworks" display in Milwaukee's Southside.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 21, 2020

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Sunday, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Pedro Colón posted on his personal Facebook (FB) account that it has been 14-days of unrelenting illegal fireworks being set off in Milwaukee's Southside. Colón wrote 9n his FC account, "The 14th day of unrelenting illegal fireworks in the Southside. Complete unfettered discharges of Summerfest style Fireworks, Called the district (Milwaukee Police District Station 2) 4 times and went personally to complain. No abating the noise."

Other FB users throughout Milwaukee have also confirmed on Colón's comment thread FB post that they are experiencing illegal fireworks being set off around their neighborhoods as well.

There have been calls to police for fireworks being set off around the City. Police have responded to fireworks complaints and also to Shotspotter alerts and shots fired resulting with unable to locate complainants (it is not known, if the Shotspotter is reporting actual fireworks bangs or actual gunfire), according to Milwaukee Police Department dispatch call records.

Fireworks sparks can ignite fires in homes and garages, if ignited within the City limits.

In 2006, a Milwaukee ordinance was introduced and passed banning the sale and amateur use of fireworks in Milwaukee. 

The fine for setting off fireworks within the Milwaukee city limits can run up to $1,000.