James Stratton

Milwaukee

Investigative Reporter at WISN-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Steward of public information. Investigative at @WISN12News. Emmy winner/loser. Murrow recipient. Football player turned ultrarunner. Eagle Scout.

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Family of Sade Robinson sues bars, alleges she was over-served

3 weeks ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

The family of a woman killed and dismembered while on a first date files a civil suit against the two bars prosecutors say she went to before her death. The lawsuit, filed in Milwaukee County Wednesday, states Twisted Fisherman and Duke's on Water served 19-year-old Sade Robinson underage and did not ask for her ID. Surveillance photos shared in previous criminal court records show Robinson and the man accused of killing her, Maxwell Anderson, at Twisted Fisherman.
Milwaukee Co. judge recuses herself in public defender prostitution case

3 weeks ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

A former public defender turned defendant is now in limbo over who will preside over his case. Prosecutors charged Travis Schwantes in November with four felonies and two misdemeanors, which include soliciting and patronizing prostitutes and misconduct in public office. Prosecutors also charged five others with misdemeanors, including a retired judge and a now-resigned Milwaukee firefighter.
This Milwaukee Brewers fan hasn't missed a home game in 44 years

3 weeks ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

A constant pursuit of happiness takes dedication, and for Bob Koehler, that dedication means going to every Milwaukee Brewers home game for 44 years. "The last game I missed was the 29th of August, 1981," he said with a smile sitting at his kitchen table on Opening Day. Koehler doesn't count the exact number, but quick math minus some weather cancellations before the stadium had a roof, mix in a COVID-19 season, and the number is somewhere north of 3,400 consecutive home games.
Milwaukee police search for shooters in Dineen Park mass shooting

4 weeks ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

WITH IMPORTANT LOCAL COVERAGE CASINGS AND EVIDENCE MARKERS SCATTERED ACROSS PARK ON THE CITY’S NORTHWEST SIDE. A GANG SHOOTING KILLED A 17 YEAR OLD GIRL IN A VIOLENT CONFRONTATION LAST JULY. THAT MURDER CASE, STILL UNSOLVED AND A MOTHER PUSHING FOR ANSWERS. WE NOW KNOW MORE THAN 100 SHOTS WERE FIRED FROM 19 DIFFERENT GUNS.
Court records, building owner detail what led up to deadly Milwaukee police shooting

1 month ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

STRATTON, WITH HOW THIS CASE UNFOLDED. MILWAUKEE POLICE SHOT AND KILLED ANTHONY VIRGINIA AT THESE TRAIN TRACKS NEAR 37TH AND LANCASTER. THE MEMORIAL STILL HANGS JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. MEMENTOS LEFT BEHIND ARE A STARK REMINDER OF A DEADLY DAY. DROP TO THE GROUND, DROP ON THE GROUND. A TENSE EXCHANGE AS MILWAUKEE POLICE RESPONDED TO AN AFTERNOON BURGLARY CALL ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH.
Detectives in court describe possible sex 'slave' home; man charged

1 month ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

Out of jail and in court, Austin Chronister faced a court commissioner in a Milwaukee County Preliminary courtroom Friday afternoon. Chronister is charged with human trafficking, false imprisonment and two counts of sexual assault. A court commissioner bound his case over for trial, and granted the defense's request to change the judge in the case. A criminal complaint said the real estate agent would make women sign a contract to live with him at his home near North 31st and State streets.
Neighbors consider legal action as Oak Creek advances Buc-ee's project

1 month ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

TESTED. NEW TONIGHT SOME OAK CREEK RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION TO STOP A PROPOSED BUCKS FROM MOVING INTO TOWN. LAST NIGHT, THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVED A REZONING. THE AREA NEAR I-94, SOUTH OF ELM ROAD, TO ACCOMMODATE THE MEGA TRAVEL CENTER. AS 12 NEWS JAMES STRATTON REPORTS, SOME NEIGHBORS ARE NOT HAPPY AND MAY TAKE THEIR FIGHT TO COURT. THE PROPOSED BUCKY’S GAS STATION COULD GO HERE SOUTH OF ELM ROAD NEAR I-94, BUT NEIGHBORS ABOUT 1400FT NORTH ARE FIGHTING AGAINST IT.
'You should be ashamed': Judge sentences man for $707K gold bar scam

1 month ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

Hearing his sentence from a Mandarin interpreter, a surprised Junjie Liang learned a judge sentenced him to six years in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Liang previously pleaded no contest to scamming a Waukesha woman out of $707,558.34 in cashier's checks and gold bars. "This is a substantial amount of incarceration," said Judge Ralph Ramirez. "You should be ashamed of yourself for what you've done, sir.
Teen charged with stealing car of parents found dead in home

1 month ago | krdo.com | Mariana La Roche |James Stratton

By Mariana La Roche, James StrattonClick here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — A Waukesha teenager has been charged with felony counts of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent and theft of movable property following a welfare check at a Waukesha residence. The welfare check led to the discovery of his parents dead in the home, identified as Tatiana Casap and Donald Mayer, mother and stepfather to 17-year-old Nikita Casap.
Crisis team clears troubled man hours before Milwaukee police shootout

1 month ago | wisn.com | James Stratton

THIS INVESTIGATION. 12 NEWS INVESTIGATES ALSO OBTAINED VIDEO OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S INTERACTION WITH SCOTT. ONE DAY EARLIER, OUTSIDE OF A CHURCH AND STORE NEAR 76TH AND MILL ROAD. REPORTER JAMES STRATTON IS IN THE NEWSROOM FOR US TONIGHT. JAMES CHURCH SECURITY AND STORE STAFF CALLED POLICE, SAYING STOTT WAS BEING THREATENING AND INFORMING THEM HE HAD A GUN.