The
#FBI
is still seeking information regarding people who committed violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Visit to see photos and videos from current cases, and if you recognize someone, submit a tip at .
#FBI
Milwaukee salutes Wisconsin teenager Jayme Closs today, surrounded by family and friends after being honored as a Hometown Hero before the WI State Assembly. Jayme was abducted from Barron County for 88 days before escaping her captor and found help.
#JaymeClossStrong
As Operation Legend continues in Milwaukee, a violent gang instantly found themselves with insufficient funds, after the
#FBI
Southeastern WI Regional Gang Task Force seized nearly $163,000 in suspected illegal proceeds during a search warrant in the 4700 block of W. Wells St.
Here are some updated recent photos of missing and endangered 13 yr old Jayme Closs. Please contact Barron County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 1-855-744-3879 with any information.
As part of Operation Legend,
@FBIMilwaukee
agents and partners on the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Gang Task Force recently seized a large amount of heroin and recovered three firearms, including a rifle on North 30th Street in
@MilwaukeePolice
District 5!
These are 3 different images of 2 vehicles of interest determined to have been in the area of the Closs family home at the time of the of the disappearance of 13 yr old Jayme Closs of Barron, WI. The public is asked to call the tip line 1-855-744-3879
#FindJayme
#FBIMilwaukee
needs your help, as the search continues to bring home 13 year old Jayme Closs, now missing & endangered after her parents were found dead in their home in Barron, WI early this week. Call the tip line 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
The FBI is offering a reward of up $25,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of missing and endangered 13 year old Jayme Closs. Call 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
Please take a moment to reflect on the loss of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski who was killed in the line of duty last week. FBI Milwaukee salutes Officer Michalski and our prayers are with his family and
@MilwaukeePolice
as he is laid to rest today.
We thank all of our law enforcement partners, including the citizens of the community and the media for keeping the information of 13 year old Jayme Closs in the public which helped bring her safely home today.
We join the Milwaukee Police Department and Racine Police Department families in mourning the loss of MPD officer Kou Her, and Racine PD Officer John Hetland. Both died overnight in separate incidents will off duty.
The signs around Barron, WI say it best! We thank everyone in the Closs Family, the community, law enforcement, media, and especially our brave, little 13 year old hero, JAYME CLOSS for never giving up hope. Welcome home!
We pause today with condolences to the family of MPD Officer Matthew Rittner who died in the line duty one week ago. Our thoughts remain with the entire Milwaukee Police Department family as the hero is laid to rest today.
One year ago teenager Jayme Closs was abducted from her home in Barron, WI, and her parents murdered. Jayme bravely escaped 88 days later. Help the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) bring missing kids home.
#JaymeCloss
It was 20 years ago today when Alexis Patterson (age 7) went missing on her way to school in Milwaukee. Reportedly dropped off by her step-father (deceased 2021). Anyone with information on this case should contact
@MilwaukeePolice
414-935-7360. (NCMEC age progressed photo)
Grand Jury Returns Indictments Charging Two Afghan Evacuees with Crimes While at Fort McCoy and Wisconsin Residents with Gun and Drug Crimes: A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictmen...
$50,000 REWARD is now being offered for information that leads to locating Missing & Endangered 13 year old JAYME CLOSS. The Barron County Sheriff's announced the increase on Facebook, doubling the recent
@FBIMilwaukee
reward.
#FindJayme
As we approach National
#MissingChildrensDay
this Saturday, May 25, 2019, help us bring children like Alexis Patterson home. Alexis disappeared in Milwaukee in 2002:
Thank you to the 2,000 volunteers out assisting law enforcement today, searching roadsides and cornfields in Barron for items that maybe related to the disappearance of 13 yr old Jayme Closs. Call with tips: 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
Former Milwaukee Alderman Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud: Willie C. Wade, a former Milwaukee alderman, has been sentenced to four months in prison for executing a wire fraud scheme.
Thursday, May 26th,
@FBIMilwaukee
is hosting a Female Special Agent Recruitment Event from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All attendees must be 23-36 yrs old, have a four year college degree, two years of work experience and a U.S. citizen. Email: MilwaukeeApplicants
@fbi
.gov to apply.
FBI Human Trafficking Fugitive Captured: The FBI announced the capture and arrest of Adrian Cortez Edwards of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for his involvement in the sex trafficking of a minor.
We are seeking information and digital media depicting individuals inciting violence during First Amendment protected peaceful demonstrations in
#Kenosha
, Wisconsin. Submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant to the
#FBI
here:
Thirty Individuals Associated with Milwaukee Street Gang Charged with Federal Offenses Ranging from Fraud to Murder for Hire: Multiple alleged members and affiliates of a Milwaukee street gang known as the “Wild 100s,” the “Shark Gang,” or “SNG” were ch...
It's hunting season in Wisconsin, and we continue to ask hunters and landowners to report anything suspicious such as clothing, weapons or any items that look questionable to law enforcement. Seeking tips in the disappearance of 13 year old Jayme Closs 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
Our thoughts are with 13 year old Jayme Closs, as Riverview Middle School in Barron, WI, will light a "Tree of Hope" for Jayme today at 4:45pm, the public is invited. Jayme has been missing since 10/15/18. We continue to ask for your tips at 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
On a cool night, under a bright moon, the community of Barron came together for a Gathering of Hope for Jayme Closs at Barron High School. The 13 yr old remains missing & endangered. Please call with tips 1-855-744-3879
#FindJayme
Waukesha PD continues to ask the public to avoid downtown Waukesha this evening following a critical incident involving the Waukesha Holiday Parade. you'll find official updates on the
@WaukeshaPD
Facebook homepage.
We honor Racine Police Officer John Hetland and his family as he is laid to rest today. Officer Hetland, a former FBI gang task force member, was killed in Racine on 6/17/19, while attempting to stop an armed robbery. Today, we pause to salute the hero, husband and father.
The Jayme Closs "Tree of Hope" on display in the lobby of the Barron County Justice Center reminds the public we still need your tips to help
#FindJayme
. Please call 1-855-744-3879. Our thoughts are with Jayme's family and friends this holiday season.
Our thoughts are with everyone at MPD and the family of the Milwaukee Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty while executing a warrant tonight.
Collecting evidence and processing a crime scene are just some of the activities high schoolers will experience with our law enforcement partners through the FBI TEAM program. The deadline to apply is this Friday (4/28)!
This weekend marks two months since the disappearance of 13 year old Jayme Closs in Barron, WI, following the homicides of her two parents. We continue to seek information in the case from the public. Please call the Barron County Sheriff's tip line at 1-855-744-3879.
#FindJayme
A big thank you to Elizabeth Smart for stopping by to visit with
@FBIMilwaukee
employees today. She spoke about her own experience of being abducted as a teen in 2002. She recently visited the community of Barron, WI to talk healing & moving forward for survivor Jayme Closs.
The FBI mourns and salutes the life of fallen MPD Officer, 37-year-old Peter Jerving who made the ultimate sacrifice this morning in the line of duty. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire
@MilwaukeePolice
family.
Thank you to our friends at the Convenience and Newsbreak Networks for broadcasting the message regarding Missing & Endangered 13 yr old Jayme Closs on screens at gas pumps, convenience stores and truck-stops across the nation. Call 1-855-744-3879 with tips
#FindJayme
#FBI
Milwaukee offers our condolences to the family and friends of Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger, including our colleagues at
@FBIMiamiFL
. We’re grateful for their bravery, and we honor their ultimate sacrifice.
Law enforcement action was deemed necessary in the Town of Barron today after serious criminal activity was uncovered while searching for Jayme Closs. We do no believe this criminal activity is related to the disappearance of Jayme Closs.
International Operation Targeting Individuals Sexually Abusing Children and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials: FBI Milwaukee and partners have conducted a month-long FBI-led operation to identify and arrest distributors and manufactures of child...
We grieve with the family of Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her. Funeral events this weekend. On 6/17, officer Her had just finished his patrol protecting the community, on his way home, killed by a drunk driver. We salute this hero to the Hmong Community and City of Milwaukee.
Its been one month since the disapperance of 13 yr old Jayme Closs following the homicides of both her parents in Barron, WI on 10/15/18.
@FBIMilwaukee
& Barron County Sheriff's Office continue to ask for your tips to help
#FindJayme
.
Summer fun can be made safer for your kids. Download the free FBI Child ID app for peace of mind at neighborhood festivals, parades, & more.
#ChildID
#SummerSafety
The Barron County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is requesting 2,000 volunteers to aid in the search for evidence in the disappearance of 13 year old Jayme Closs. Please click on the BCSO Facebook link for press release details
#FindJayme
It was 17 years ago today, when 7 year old Alexis Patterson disappeared, reportedly dropped off by her step-father, on her way to school. Her current age, 24. Alexis remains on the
#FBI
and NCMEC lists of Missing Persons.
“You got me," was all that 66-year-old Richard Chapman of Madison had to say when
#MadisonPolice
detectives tracked him down after he robbed the Park Bank in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Next stop - federal prison.
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. seeking info in a dbl homicide this morning of 2 adults and seeking teenager considered missing & endangered. Jayme Closs age 13, 5 ft, 100 lbs, green eyes, blond/strawberry hair. Call 715-537-3106 or
AMBER Alert (missing child) for Wisconsin.
Jayme Closs (13 years) Last seen Oct 15, 2018 in Baron, WI
Taken from her residence early this morning from unknown individual(s), likely with a gun. No suspect(s) and no vehicle(s) at this time.
#FBI
thanks all of our partners at Dane County SO, Madison PD and Wisconsin DCI for their assistance in locating missing Tennessee teenager Savannah Leigh Pruitt, at 8:00 pm on 1/31/19 in Madison, WI. We're assisting the Monroe County TN Sheriff's Office, investigation ongoing.
The
#FBI
is offering a $5,000 REWARD for info leading to the location of two year old Noelani Robinson. Last seen with Dariaz Higgins who is now in custody with Milwaukee PD. However, Noelani is still missing and considered in danger. If you see her, call 911 immediately.
It was one year ago today when kidnapped WI teenager Jayme Closs (after witnessing her abductor murder her parents) escaped her captor after 88 days. Today she is surrounded by the love of family as she continues to be resilient and reclaim her life.
#JaymeClossStrong
#FBI
Milwaukee is hosting a special event on September 7th for individuals interesting in joining the Bureau!
To learn more and apply to our Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) session, go to
Barron County Sheriff's Office has received over 2000 tips and closed over 1875 of them
@FBIMilwaukee
continues our support. Please continue to call in your tips 1-855-744-3879 or jaymetips
@co
.barron.wi.us to bring Jayme home.
#FindJayme
Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Octaviano Juarez-Corro Captured: After 16 years on the run, a Milwaukee man who is one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is now in custody.
Happy
#NationalFirstRespondersDay
! We thank all our brave and selfless heroes for their courageous service. The nation is forever grateful for your dedication and unwavering commitment.
#thankyou
#heroes
As Wisconsin prepares for this weekend's funerals of fallen officers, Emily Breidenbach (Chetek PD) and Hunter Scheel (Village of Cameron PD) who were killed in the line of duty. We mourn with their families and the entire community of Barron County.
We offer our condolences to the grieving families who lost loved ones during the mass shooting at MillerCoors (a Molson Coors Company) here in Milwaukee. Thoughts are also with the survivors and the brave first responders as we recover from this tragedy.
#MilwaukeeStrong
Austin Koeckeritz (age 29) of River Falls, WI, pleaded guilty in federal court to sex trafficking of a minor. The River Falls Police Department and
#FBIMilwaukee
collaborated to bring justice to the victim.
Oh the weather outside is frightful this weekend, and the
@FBIMilwaukee
Community Crew would like to thank everyone for braving the elements to welcome us in the Cudahy Christmas Parade. Look for us next weekend in St. Francis!
#HappyHolidays
Please click on the following Facebook link for the latest PRESS RELEASE for Oct. 19, 2018 from Barron County Sheriff's Office regarding the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 13 yr old Jayme Closs. Call 1-855-744-3879 with tips.
#FindJayme
It was 2014 when "Baby Kayden" Powell, less than a week old, was abducted from his home in Beloit by a family member. Eventually rescued outside in sub-zero temps in Iowa. Now 4 1/2 yrs old, beaming as he receives a jr. agent badge from special agent G.B. Jones.
#FutureSoBright
Former Milwaukee alderman Willie Wade lands himself behind bars after
@FBIMilwaukee
special agents caught him accepting $30,000 - which he thought was a bribe to influence a vote on a local strip club. Read the story:
Barron County Sheriff's Office Update on Missing & Endangered 13 year old Jayme Closs. We have received 1,740 tips and closed over 1,400 of them and continue to work on this case. Please continue to submit tips 1-855-744-3879. $25,000 REWARD for info that leads to
#FindJayme
The Waukesha Police Department has released the names of those who were killed during Sunday's Holiday Parade tragedy, as well as the identity of the lone suspect in police custody.
Operation Legend rolls on! The Southeastern WI Regional Gang Task Force in Milwaukee PD District 5, executed a search warrant; 4700 block of W. Vliet St., resulting in an arrest, recovery of firearms, controlled substances, and suspected illegal drug proceeds.
#GreatTeamWork
By the dawn’s early light... A great sunrise over Lake Michigan captured by an
@FBIMilwaukee
employee, as we greet another day of protecting the citizens of Wisconsin with our law enforcement partners!
We mourn the loss the week of Appleton fire fighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard, a hero who was shot and killed on Wednesday while responding to a medical emergency call. Our thoughts are with his family, AFD and entire community of Appleton.
Please call the FBI National tip line 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324). There is a $5,000 REWARD for information leading to the location of two year old Noelani Robinson, Last seen with Dariaz Higgins, now in custody. However, Baby Noelani is still missing, considered in danger.