Video: Brady Street Halloween chaos, neighbors shocked

MILWAUKEE – Videos from Milwaukee’s east side captured the chaos that unfolded during last weekend’s “Halloween on Brady” celebration.

Police arrested an 18-year-old woman who has since been charged, but she wasn’t the only person caught on camera fighting and breaking the law on Saturday, October 26.

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Hundreds traveled to the Brady Street area to celebrate, but others caused trouble. Videos showed people using furniture to fight each other, while others danced on a fire truck.

“There was some fear I had when I saw images of people throwing chairs, as opposed to other behavior that is normal,” said resident Megan Whitney.

“That’s unbelievable. I can’t believe this happened on Brady Street,” said resident Richard Olson.

In one video, a driver tried to drive away while a police officer held onto her car. Prosecutors said the driver — 18-year-old Dantiyana Johnson — had been driving in the wrong lane and struck a car moments before the video was taken.

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When the officer was finally able to arrest Johnson, her vehicle continued to roll backwards and eventually crashed into a building. Court records show she is now charged with recklessly endangering safety and obstructing an officer.

“They’re lucky they didn’t kill or run anyone over,” Olson said. “There’s no reason for that. I don’t even know why they did that.”

“It’s hurting a lot of people, beyond the businesses that are just trying to be open and entertain people. It’s dangerous,” Whitney said.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee police said they are working to find a resolution to the community’s concerns. Ald. Jonathan Brostoff said he is working with MPD to figure out how to make Brady Street safer.

“I don’t know what they’re doing here, but this is a nice place,” Olson said. “People just have to respect each other.”