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4 • Milwaukee County Post • May 5, 2017 WEEK IN REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL STORIES OF INTEREST Tailwaggers seeks help with dogs rescued from hoarder; more coming from Georgia GRAFTON — Tailwaggers 911 Dog Rescue of Grafton is crossing state lines to help animals in need. According to a press release from Tailwaggers, more than 350 animals were discov- ered last month to be neglected and living in a hoarder situation in Georgia. Dawn Boeselager, president of Tailwaggers, said Wisconsin could be part of the solution. "I have been involved with dog rescue for many years and have never in my life wit- nessed something so horrible," Boeselager said in the press release. Tailwaggers 911 led the emergency response team to temporarily house and care for the animals. They trans- ported 68 dogs to Wisconsin to find them foster and forever homes where they will be cared for; once all the animals are placed, the press release said, the team and transport vehicle will head back to Georgia to rescue more dogs. The needs of the animals in Georgia exceed Tailwaggers 911's current resources and capacity. The dogs need medical attention, examination and places to go. To apply to fos- ter or adopt a dog, visit www.tailwaggers. com. A Day Without Immigrants march draws estimated 30,000 people in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE — On Monday, an estimated 30,000 people went on strike and withdrew their children from school in solidarity with the nationwide Day Without Immigrants to oppose President Donald Trump's position on immigrants, minorities and others, according to Voces de la Frontera. Marchers called for Gov. Scott Walker to remove Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., block anti-sanctuary city legislation and support the return of driver's licens- es to immigrants. Protesters oppose Clarke because of his efforts to deputize his sheriffs to act as immigration agents through a federal program, and for deaths at the county jail, Voces de la Frontera said in a news release. Throughout Wisconsin, more than 140 businesses closed out of solidarity or due to worker absence, including over 100 in Milwaukee. Following the march, the crowd rallied on the steps of the downtown courthouse, listening to music and speeches from commu- nity members opposed to the sheriff and other elected officials. "Wisconsin is seeing an example of bold resistance to Trump for the country and the world," said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera. State Rep. David Crowley, D-Milwaukee, said, "Four people have died under Clarke's supervision at the Milwaukee County Jail." Walter Stern, an attorney representing the family of Terrill Thomas, who died of dehydration after deputies reportedly turned off his water for seven days, said "You do not torture, and I hope that this family can see justice." MPD: Victim seriously injured in South Side shooting MILWAUKEE — The Police Department continued to investigate a nonfatal shooting that happened at about 11:35 p.m. April 28 in the 1900 block of West Rogers Street, police said Tuesday. The victim, a 40-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and is being treated at a local hospital, the department said. The Police Department continued to seek suspects. Three sought in robbery on South 10th Street MILWAUKEE — Police said Tuesday they are continuing to seek three suspects want- ed in connection with an armed robbery in the 2600 block of South 10th Street at about 7:50 a.m. April 23. The suspects, one of whom was carrying a shotgun, approached the victim, a 42-year- old man, and demanded money from him at gunpoint. The suspects took the money and then fled from the scene on foot. The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing all black with his hood up and a black mask covering his face. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with the hood up, blue jeans and a black mask covering his face. The third suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light-colored hat, a bandanna covering his face, a light blue sweatshirt and light blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. Sue Ruggles Marchers protest as part of A Day Without Immigrants on Monday in Milwaukee. Remembering Alexis Patterson 15 years later MILWAUKEE — Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr., front right, and the Sheriff's Office command observed the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Alexis Patterson on Wednesday at Hi-Mount School, 4921 W. Garfield Ave. She was 7 when she disappeared on her way to the school, May 5, 2002. The Rev. John W. McVicker Sr., pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church, offered a prayer in remembrance of Patterson, who would now be 22. The Sheriff's Office is still offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her return. Anyone with any information regarding the case can call the Sheriff's Office at 414-278- Submitted photo

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