News conference to announce gift of vehicle to random arson spree victim

Ald. José G. Pérez will host a news conference at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 16) to announce the gift of a vehicle to Ms. Janette Quinones, one of the victims of the recent arson spree that destroyed her vehicle and engulfed buildings, garages and garbage carts on the south side.

Joining Alderman Pérez and Ms. Quinones for the event will be Alderman Bob Donovan and Mill Valley Recycling owners Tony Teich and Larry Erlich.

The arson incidents overnight on June 8-9 – eight in total – occurred in the 8^th and 12th Aldermanic Districts, and are currently under investigation by the MFD Fire Investigation Unit and Milwaukee Police. The majority of the incidents took place on the near south side between W. Lincoln and W. Greenfield, from S. 30^th St. to S. 10^th St. 

What:        News conference

When:       1:30 p.m. on Friday June 16

Where:      1006 S. Barclay St.