RACINE — A threat to kill several people after a fight on Jan. 14 led to six felony charges filed against a 35-year-old Milwaukee man. Joseph Walker remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond. Walker is charged with three felony counts of bail jumping, along with felony counts of […]
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Part-time law enforcement academy to be offered free to 15 students at Gateway College
RACINE, KENOSHA —Gateway Technical College will soon be offering part-time law enforcement training for those who don’t have the funds or time to attend an academy full-time. The tuition of 15 students will be paid for, thanks to a grant Gateway received from the Wisconsin Technical College System, according to a Feb. 23 press release. […]
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Alleged assault of nurse reported, Milwaukee man facing 4 new charges
RACINE COUNTY — A 52-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of assault for repeatedly striking a nurse with his cane on Jan. 15, which led to four criminal charges filed in Racine County Circuit Court. Amari Jones is charged with two misdemeanor counts of bail jumping, along with misdemeanor counts of battery with the use of […]
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Traffic stop leads police to search home; Racine man facing over 53 years prison for drug trafficking, weapons charges
RACINE — A 33-year-old Racine man with a criminal history that dates back to 2006 faces five new charges, including four felonies, after a traffic stop on Jan. 31 led to the search and discovery of drugs and a weapon. Demario Reynolds is charged with felony counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted […]
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Another high-speed chase on I-94 leads to felony charges for Racine man
RACINE — A high-speed chase and traffic stop for a speeding vehicle – traveling at 125 mph – led to a pair of felony charges filed against a 30-year-old Racine man. Semaj Battle is charged with felony counts of attempting to flee/elude an officer and second-degree recklessly endangering safety, which carry a maximum potential prison […]
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High-speed chase ensues during drag race in Union Grove; man facing over 3 years jail time
UNION GROVE — An early-morning high-speed drag race on a road in the village of Union Grove on Jan. 28 led to a felony charge filed against an 18-year-old man. Leif Gruenewaldt faces one felony count of attempting to flee/elude an officer, which carries a maximum possible prison term of three years, six months and […]
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Retail theft report leads to the arrest of 3 people with multiple criminal charges
MOUNT PLEASANT — A report of a retail theft at a Mount Pleasant business on Jan. 11 led to several criminal charges filed against a trio from the Milwaukee area. Charged with a total of nine criminal counts are Joseph Novak, 39, Milwaukee; Keona Novak, 39, Milwaukee; and Gary Smith, 33, Greenfield. Joseph Novak Joseph […]
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Drug investigation leads to arrest, Racine man facing almost 30 years prison
RACINE — A 42-year-old Racine man with eight previous felony convictions faces four new felonies after a drug investigation led to his arrest last month. Tavares Oliver is charged with felony counts of possession with intent to deliver between one and five grams of cocaine, felony possession with intent to deliver less than one gram […]
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Alleged cocaine dealer facing 6 felony charges after selling to undercover informant
RACINE — A series of undercover cocaine purchases in 2022 led to six felony charges filed against a 49-year-old Racine man. Andre Simpson is charged with four felony counts of manufacturing/delivering cocaine less than 1 gram and two felony counts of maintaining a drug trafficking place. Simpson remains in custody in the Racine County Jail […]
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16 new charges filed against Racine man with 6 current pending cases
RACINE — A 38-year-old Racine man – with six current pending cases against him and active warrants in three counties – now faces 16 new criminal charges after his arrest late last month. Justin Robert Krekling is charged with 12 felony counts of bail jumping, along with felony counts of attempting to flee/elude an officer […]
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Racine woman facing 31 years prison after alleged burglary, vehicle theft
RACINE — An 18-year-old Racine woman faces three felony charges – and remains in custody in the Racine County Jail pending a mental competency hearing next week. Abigail Parr is charged with felony counts of burglary with the use of a dangerous weapon, operating a vehicle without owner’s consent and possession of a firearm by […]
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Deputy Kite charged with sex crimes, makes brief appearance in court
RACINE — The law enforcement officer facing allegations of lewd conduct and possession of child pornography made a brief appearance on Thursday to tell the court he had not yet found an attorney. Preston Kite, 37, was charged with possession of child pornography, five counts of child sexual exploitation, lewd and lascivious behavior/exposure, and disorderly […]
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Alleged fentanyl dealer facing over 100 years prison for drug trafficking
RACINE — A 37-year-old Racine man faces eight felony drug-related charges – including four for allegedly delivering fentanyl – and 14 criminal charges overall that could land him behind bars for more than 100 years. Nicholas Tyler remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond. Tyler made an appearance in […]
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Salem man charged with felony attempt to elude police, 3rd drunk driving offense and more
BURLINGTON — A 49-year-old Salem man faces four criminal charges, including a felony, after his arrest in the city of Burlington early Jan. 10. Jeremy Perleberg is charged with felony attempting to flee/elude an officer, along with misdemeanor charges of obstructing, carrying a concealed weapon and a third drunk driving offense. The felony carries a […]
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2 Sex Offenders arrested for failure to maintain registry status
RACINE — Two Racine men face new felony charges for allegedly failing to maintain their status on the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. Brandon Lewis, 30, and Alvin Evans, 58, both were in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $3,000 cash bond. The new felony charge against both defendants carries a possible prison term […]