MILWAUKEE — A South Milwaukee burglary investigation led to a nearly four-hour standoff Sunday afternoon near 47th Street and West State Street, ultimately ending with the peaceful arrest of three suspects, authorities said.
“This afternoon, I heard a siren. I thought it was just traffic,” said Dave Seegert, who lives nearby. “I looked down the street and saw this was going on.”
Seegert and other residents, including Brian Brozynski and Jacqueline Miller, watched the standoff unfold from their homes.
According to the South Milwaukee Police Department, officers were investigating a burglary within their jurisdiction.
The investigation led them to a residence on the 1000 block of North 47th Street in Milwaukee, where officers believed the suspects were staying.
When officers arrived, the individuals inside the home refused to come out.
Check out: Neighbors relieved after three burglary suspects arrested following standoff
Tactical teams from the South Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office surrounded the residence and worked to resolve the situation peacefully.
Authorities eventually arrested a 27-year-old woman, a 36-year-old man, and a 44-year-old man.
Brozynski told TMJ4 News that they know one of the suspects well.
“He stole from our house, our neighbors’ houses — multiple people have restraining orders against him,” Brozynski said.
Police said all three suspects will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office on felony charges.
Neighbors expressed relief that the situation ended without violence.
“Anytime police can go home and be safe — police or suspect — that’s a plus,” Seegert said.
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