Posted on Monday, 14th July 2008 by Bruce
Milwaukee police have announced that they have arrested and charged Rosario Charles Fuentez, 24, in connection with the July 4th homicide that left 4 dead and two others hurting around 28th & Wright.
Fuentez is charged with four felony counts as party to the crime of reckless homicide.
Warrants have apparently been issued for two others in addition to Fuentez, according to WTMJ-AM’s website.
Fuentez has a 2001 felony conviction for cocaine dealing, according to Wisconsin online court records.
Milwaukee police say gang retribution against the recently resurgent “Murda Mobb” was the motivation behind the shooting.
We’ll presumably know more, including whether citizen cooperation or the $10,000 reward offered by Miller played a role in these charges, after a 10AM MPD press conference.
UPDATE 7:45 AM
UPDATE 12:25 PM
The gunfire, according to the criminal complaint released by Milwaukee police, was retribution for the “stealing of a watch”, allegedly at the hands of members of Milwaukee’s “Murda Mobb” street gang. Police reportedly received a tip last Wednesday that resulted in the charges, a tip which came one day after MillerCoors, LLC announced a $10,000 reward for information that resulted in charges in the resulting quadruple homicide.
You can see photos of the suspects sought, as well as read a copy of the criminal complaint, at the WTMJ-AM website at this link.
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July 14th, 2008 at 6:44 am
You know what they say… Money talks.
July 15th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
This thing has gone from a second coming of the Jets and the Sharks to a regular old “I shot the dudes because they disrespected me” shooting. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=772421
July 15th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
With Dale Schunk playing Officer Krupke.
July 15th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Gee, Officer Krupke,
Krup you!
July 15th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Too bad Fuentez was free to do shooting as a Gang Squad cop was working on arresting him on drug and gun charges but he was transferred to NTF and VSG member was unchecked.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
anyone seen greeneyez
July 15th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
You go Spoony Love!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
noodles ragoo and a spoon!
July 15th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
What are your thoughts about Eddie Munster?
July 15th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
none
July 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Then you are not who you purport to be.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
You betta Axe somebody!
July 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I KNOW WHO I AM AND WHAT I AM AND WHERE I’M GOING
July 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Sounds like an Edie Brickell song. Once again, who is Eddie Munster?
July 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOON
July 15th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
LOST BADGE ON VACATION
July 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Thats a start, now, what are your opininons of that guy.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
gUY?
July 15th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
THAT WOULD BE A WASTE OF TIME i’M ALL OVER g. FRANKOVIS
July 15th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
u WIH U KNEW MY INITIALS
July 15th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
wish
July 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
You answered my question. You are a pretender, not a contender. Any working man worth his salt has his opinions about Eddie. You obviously work at PPS.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
The only thing that matters is that you don’t rate. Your initials don’t matter.
July 16th, 2008 at 3:37 am
Eddie Munster would have had somebody do it for her. That way if it worked, she’d take the credit. If it didn’t, she’d lay the blame. I’m guessing she did not take a rap for losing both the badge and ID card. Says a whole lot about how someone keeps track of what is a part of their everyday life. Because until one retires, that badge is either being worn or being carried until it is turned in to be laminated in that clear laminate for display.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Spoon, you’re late to this party or you’d know that I objected to the way the Chief application process was handled in allowing a late applicant. And it was the Fire & Police Commission and Mayor who changed the rules – not Chief Flynn. That said, I’m glad it worked out that way as Chief Flynn has proven himself to me to be an excellent Police Chief and exactly what the Milwaukee Police Department needed. You also never worked for me or you understand how a real leader operates and gets the job done. So rather than bore our other readers here, why don’t you crawl back in your bottle with the other whiners who think the job can only be done one way – even though crime continued to escalate over the 4 years you talk about whereas my District ASP guys and others in the District reduced overall crime significantly during the years I had the ASP operation in place. Go ask Green Eyes about that if you don’t want to believe me.
I am curious though as to why you would say that Fuentez was allowed to remain free because some Gang Crimes guy was transferred to the NTF. What was it that was preventing the Gang Crimes guy from completiing this investigation while assigned to NTF? Was it the fact that he had to wear a uniform? Did some boss tell him he couldn’t be a cop anymore? Did the transfer cause him to just take his ball and go home because he couldn’t walk around wearing bling, stuff a cigar in his mouth and act like some TV character?
Spoon, I don’t know if you just don’t have enough time on the job or if you never learned how, but it’s a team effort. Dean Newport did more work wearing a uniform than anybody I ever knew who maintained that the only way to get the job done was in plain clothes. And I could name a ton of others like him who didn’t need to be in plain clothes or assigned to some special unit who also did it. They did it because they had the ability to do it; because they were proud cops; because it was their job; and they did it in spite of some petty boss who didn’t have the ability to recognize a good Police Officer and didn’t have the ability to comprehend good police work. If being on the NTF bothers you, then write to go back to the District and stay out of the way of the real workers on the job. There are a couple guys over at #3 Days who will welcome you with open arms.
July 16th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I just want to make one more thing clear. Guys like milhowie, Retired Detective Gerald Stanaszak and other Detectives who understand the team concept and never forgot where they came from and who went out of their way to share knowledge and information with District guys will understand this. The job is a calling. It’s not just a way to pay the bills. Bellyaching occurs, but come game time the great ones put on their pads and go out on the field to win. There were many uniform guys who went on to become great Detectives and Sergeants. Beyond those ranks things tapered off alot. The point is that we operate most effectively when we operate as a team and not as some kind of “elitist” unit. That’s not to say that special units aren’t necessary, but unless the members of those special units – and their bosses – understand that they exist to support the team, and not the other way around, the job will never get done to maximum efficiency and animosity will prevail.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
G. Frankovis
Its good you dont know who spoon is: Newport was my partner in the 90′s and Lutz up until we were shot at. I’m glad you are proud of the train and dropsie cases and kickin in dope house doors alwayz a need for minor league policing and no cases and lost motions and IAD complaints. You were the coach of the JV squad. You should be proud of ur guys coach, but there is more. Cops like us move on to bigger and better things not PPS little ragoo. G.F. I never complained about uniform I could grind ur guys dizzy with my independent contractors who and put players, killers, and king pins in prison you just need someone to check your B.S. Go ahead call Lutz, Newport, were having a beer laughing at MPD 101 coach. Maybe If I worked 4 you you’d have a job or youd be good at MPS security. SPOOOOOOON
July 16th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Sorry so late was typing a reader for my 5 guy and at DA and gwtting cases charged. Spooooooooon
July 16th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Big Ragooo,
Here you go pretend this J.O.
SPOOOOON
July 16th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
g. fRANKOVIS,
Yes the NTF misson and deployment area doesnt allow any flexibility for search warrants out of the area where killers are or how to work a target and what it takes; some supervisors don’t know anything like you except MPD 101 cause it scares em. just ask the 10 best cops to fix everything with there hands tied and obstructing. Then 4 murders and the bosses from 3 are asking what we got. all tell em to blog u for answers. or call the train!
SPOOOOOOON
July 16th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Spoon,
If the quality of your police reports is the same as the quality of your postings here, I assume you are not surprised when many of your cases are not charged.
I’m not entirely certain what language you are writing in, or exactly what points you are trying to make….I am glad the Captain has taken the time to translate.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Sounds like a case for random drug testing.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I understand your pain of another opinion but we had to do John Does in the past because some things you are just not capable to understand. GF call Newport and Lutz and get the truth. MR. insider see the at the DA office in the morning at 8:30 im RO but ill be there. CHOO CHOOO CHOO GF train.
SPOOOOOOOON
July 16th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
its derailed
July 16th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
G. Frankovis. I’m no tv actor me and green eyez have the scars to prove it; and we dont smoke cigars, we were to buzy grinding check CCAP, kremers branch from 2004 till 7-17-08. FOOL!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Hey Spoon. How was the fishing? Or grinding perhaps? I’ve been on the couch sleepin like Stax!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Spoon is the real deal! I take back my jabs. You just don’t know who you can trust nowadays. Welcome Spoon!
July 16th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
First off, I would like to express to spoon that he or she, is certainly in need of a new assignment. It is officers like him/her that are going to cause the failure of the NTF.
Secondly, I would like to say that the current District Three AGU team works just as hard as the former ASP unit. They work closly with many of the former District Three ASP officers who are now assigned to the NTF. The AGU sergeant has forged the unit into a tight team of hard working, dedicated cops, who do battle everyday in the trenches of the most dangerous district in the city–risking their lives for the safety of others.
Also, the Community Prosecution Unit at District Three and other police districts serves a function that did not exist under the era of Captain Frankovis. The District Three team consists of four of the most dedicated hard working officers in the department. They go above and beyond everyday with an enegry level unmatched by most others, they shut down drug houses, nuisnace proerties, identify gang bangers, and take thugs off the streets. Key to this team is the outstanding Assistant DA (Helwig) who rides in the same car as the officers. The officers also have an assistant city attorney, four probation and parole agents working out of the district, a Community Prosecution Staff Assistant (who also rides with the officers) and a Community Prosecution Domestic Violence Advocate, who has become a vital part of the District Three team and the work of the Community Prosecution Unit.
District Three cops work hard everyday, no less so than the days of Captain Frankovis. The District simply needs the right amount of resources to best police it. Although the district has had some high profile cases as of late, crime is down for the year significantly.
I salute Captain Frankovis for a job well done during his tenure and wish spoon the best of luck in his/her future. You (spoon) need to learn that if you are in the police profession, you must be willing to change. If you can’t, perhaps you need to think about a different line of work. I also will say that time has moved forward and we can no longer live in the past, so although I salute the past commander, we need to stop looking back and need to start looking forward. Many innovative policing tactics are being used today in the police department that predate Chief Flynn and are and have been sucessful.
District three ROCKS!!
July 17th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Spoon you need to realize that you and the old man are on the same team.
July 17th, 2008 at 7:29 am
This is the first and probably only Kane column I’ll ever agree with.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=773459
What planet does Williams live on? If his goal is to make the cops’ job more difficult, he has succeeded.
When I first heard this I thought, ‘super, another screw-up’…but it’s worse. It’s even beyond naivete, it’s a strident and dangerous lack of concern.
I think it is fair to ask, who’s side is Williams on?
July 17th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Dale, thanks for your salute. Fact is that I did have the very excellent support of our two Community Prosecutors when I was at District #5 and where Sgt. Bill Potterton and I introduced Operation Street Sweeper to the Department. A.D.As Derek Mosley (now Municipal Judge) and Shannon Carrick rode with our ASP teams and were very instrumental in our success at #5. As D.A. John Chisholm himself told me sometime later, our District #5 (and #3 Operation) Street Sweeper was a model operation. That was echoed to me by A.D.A. Jeff Altenburg.
After our first couple of runs at #5, other entities (CID, Sensitive Crimes, Neighborhood Services, etc.) travelled with our team but they all stopped coming with us after awhile. You are correct when you say that I didn’t have that suport at #3, so it was just our guys under the excellent supervision of Sgt. Chris Brown. They had their contacts with some members of Intell and the D.A.’s Office which contributed greatly to the success of the operation even though we had to sidestep alot of internal obstacles including some bosses downtown in the Vice Squad and 7th floor and some of our own District subversives. An interesting sidenote: Sgt. Brown and some of the other guys gave me the names of a number of other guys (to include the critic here) who either wanted to come work with us or who we should try to get transferred to #3 to be on the team. We actually did get some of those guys but obviously (and fortunately) not all.
I’m glad that you guys are continuing the effort now, as reports I was receiving during the past 4 years indicated that the operation pretty much had fallen apart due to Hegerty’s deemphasis on District operations and redeployment of personnel out of the Districts. You have a real Police Chief now who supports District operations and insists on the team concept. Some in the Department aren’t happy with that and choose to stomp their feet rather than accept that they are part of a crime fighting team. That’s not only a shame, it’s an embarrassment to the Department and those members who are doing the job for all the right reasons. It is also an excellent example of what can happen with these special units when their supervisors allow (and sometimes encourage) that kind of elitist attitude to exist.
July 17th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Ron,
The problem is that ADA Williams has to work under the same system that applies to every crime, from the pettiest retail theft to the most egregious homicide.
We’re all aware of the pragmatic reasons why witnesses shouldn’t be disclosed to violent, dangerous people, but the reality is, prosecutors have no choice whether or not to reveal the names of the witnesses to defense counsel. To fail to do so would cause a mistrial, dismissal, or case overturned on appeal.
And it has happened recently, which means another violent thug is back on the streets because of a surprise witness the state did not disclose.
I think the solution is, realistically, to provide better witness protection. But the money isn’t there. Perhaps you should ask our state legislature why this isn’t a priority.
July 17th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Hey Chip not on the same team with coach frankovis didnt have to be, cause we were doing that stuff in the 90′s and graduated but he could get me some gatorade cause im out here grinding sweating w/ 3c1s solo. (doing not talking) thats why I am late to the game bloggin. Stax thanks for the support. SPOOON
July 17th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Big Ragoo no need to apologize my stamps are an open book.
Spooooooooon.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Chip, you have to work with the guy so do what you gotta do. Somebody like this could never be on the same team with me. He’s a hero. A regular Rambo. You guys are lucky to even know him.
I choose to remember the success of our District #5 ASP team, the teams I put together at other Districts and the way you guys took care of business at #3 which significantly reduced overall crime for 2 years running. I guess that was just luck though. Remember when Flores and I had to send our ASPs into #7 to take care of business for a couple of weeks one summer? This guy must have been on vacation then.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Haters, feel free to check the NTF day book and see who got all the stamps. (minor leagues with some all star players) same story same names. GOTTTA GRIND TO SHINE! coach G. frankovis charge it to the game. SPOOOOOOON!
July 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
HEY COACH NEWPORT AND MYSELF GOT TRANSFERRED FROM 7 THEN FOR INVESTGATING PEOPLE pOLICE IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO MURDERS HIM TO 4 ME TO 6 FOOL BUT WHO WON? SEE THE CONVICTION. jOHN DOE SHIT OVER UR HEAD. SPOOOOOON
July 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Spoon, You probably never worked with Lutz or Newport. If you did what happend. You said you were partners till you got shot at. Did you shit your pants and quit. Lost motions and cases. What are you talking about? Get some damn time on the job and then show me your stamps. You know where I work, come and see me. I know you won’t.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:40 am
I’m hearing that NTF has to stay in the box they’re assigned. No flexibility to move when the street activity dries up. I don’t know if that applies to follow up investigation too.
Reading Spoon’s posts makes my head hurt from trying to do translation.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
jrm I was bucking back that returning fire idiot. spoooon
July 17th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
ak47 thas my name 4 andy
thats right no follow up buddy keep your head down it will be ok
go to chicagosuntimes.com see what coming our way
July 17th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
luv the trans lation comment u know how us pollocks r
July 17th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Yeah, Spoon thinks that he can rap. You should see him when hes drivin around in his fancy sports car, listenin to his rap music.
July 17th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
I just can’t believe this guy is a cop. If he is, he isn’t what I was led to believe he was by some of my guys years back. Sometimes a brain injury or disease will account for sudden unexplainable personality disorders resulting in this kind of gibberish. Those of you who think you know this guy had better get him checked out.
July 17th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
What language is this guy speaking? Sorry, Mr. Frankovis, but he is not doing anything to better the image of the police department. It appears as if he is comparing what he is doing to sports. Give me a break.
Grinding? Stamps? Stax? What is this? I really hope that whoever is his supervisor will encourgage him to take some night classes in grammer.
People are supposed to “snitch” to this guy?
July 17th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Jamie,
It’s the language of the streets you don’t know about it. I got a call from a “snitch” informant. I typed search warrant affidavit signed by DA, then judge, executed by another independent contractor and gun recovered and felon arrested today on my off day. That’s the definition of grinding, working all the time getting it done the right way.
SPOOOOOOON
Maybe JRM will see this post.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Spoon, You are a liar. You had nothing to do with that warrant, if you did you would know that no gun was recovered. You also were not as you said bucking back return fire when Lutz and Newport got shot at. You were not there. You need to get some help and see someone. You have major mental health issues.
July 17th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
jrm your at the wrong scene try harrison scene fool
July 17th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
and the warrant i was speaking of was executed 2day in ur hood .357
spoon
July 17th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Spoon is the real deal! Stax, make that coffee to go!
July 17th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Prop’s Lester; I’m just explaining either you are all in 100% working 24/7 handling everything. You know most can’t handle 8 if a square cop/boss does not know policework how can you fathom they would understand the deep steet and all it entails, they can’t and have no desire to do it they just want a check and benfits. We got more cred on the street with citizens and criminals and with a small tight group of cops/prosecutors in the courts, the end results are concrete. Others will talk about us, negatively of course it does not deter us, nor what we do and what is accomplished. We don’t need the love from the retired train conductor.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
JRM come C7 me!
SPOOOOOOOOOOOON
July 17th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I used to respect you and look up to you spoon. You helped me write my first search warrant. What the hell happened to you? Do you realize what you are making us all look like? J.O. you need to take a deep breath and step back. The claims you make are out of line and have no merit. You talk about JV league while at the same time you are acting like a toddler. You were a great cop, but you are not the wheel re-invented. You will be replaced like everyone else. I think it is time you move on and do something else, you are obviously burned out. Brag somewhere else, if you need a pat on the back! Stats don’t lie, the train worked and you were no part of it! A little Jealousy maybe? Stay away from the pain killers and alcohol, it belittles you.
July 18th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
After finally figuring out how to log on to this site, I read the previous postings. I think that since I was mentioned, I should at least respond. I have been on this job for a little more than 13 years. I have worked side by side with many good officers and have been under the command of only a hand full of good bosses. My respect for all, comes from their sincerity and dedication in getting the job done as a whole.
With that, I say that each person involved in investigating a certain crime or certain gang is essential in eliminating the problem or organization. In other words, from the traffic cop who wrote a drug dealer a ticket driving a car in his girlfriends name -to- the night parking checker who cited the car in front of the drug dealer’s stash house -to- the AGUs at the District who documented their arrest of the dealer, who he was with, and any dope or guns that were recovered (either charged or no processed at the time) -to- the AGU Officers or Specialty Unit Officer (s) who created the nexus and made the search warrant happen on the stash house or getting the warrant through an informant -to- the supervisor who actually allowed the cops to do their job and backed them up -to- the DA’s Office who CHARGED the case and ultimately got a conviction and -to- everyone else in between.
During the time that I have been at the District Level with Spoon, Lutz, and many many others, I have been that cop that wrote the parking ticket, that arrested the drug dealer with his friends, that picked up the dropped gun or dope (knowing that it would never be charged), that obtained the search warrant and subsequently walking it through the court system. During these times, I have learned from the people that I worked with and respect them for who they are and their beliefs. I also have a great deal of respect for the bosses who had confidence in allowing me to just do my job, like Captain Frankovis.
Now, my philosophy in police work is that everyone of us has an important job, unfortunately not everyone in police work is dedicated or thinks alike, but regardless, everyone is needed. No matter how you slice this war, we operate like a MASH Unit and everyone triages police work differently.
I have a great admiration in the people that I have worked with and worked for and for the officers that do their work in the trenches on a daily basis. I will continuing to applaud and assist anybody that deserves or needs it.
July 19th, 2008 at 12:14 am
It’s nice to see people share credit and to give credit where it is deserved. There will always be those who prefer to toot their own horns, and list all of their accomplishments. This organization has so many different facets; one cannot exist without the other. Yes, there is more than one way to get things done, however there is usually a more effective way to achieve that result. Without people working together, things have a tendency to fall apart.
Every position serves a purpose…well almost. We all knock the positions no one wants…PPS, booker, desk sergeant, etc. However there are people who want to work in those assignments. These individuals may not be the go-getters, but they serve a purpose nonetheless.
I will agree with SPOOOOON that reassigning the cops from Intel does not appear to be the wisest decision. I myself have nothing but good things to say about the guys from that unit. That is one unit that always produced.
However, on the flip side…the unprovoked attack on Frankovis and labeling him the JV coach is really unnecessary. I personally never had the honor of working for the man. However those who have, seem to have a great deal of respect for the man, just as he had the respect for those that worked for him. SPOOOOON you may be forgetting, the memo he wrote that caused the demise of his career, was in support of a person you hold in high regard.