RACINE — The organization that puts boots on the ground to work with residents in challenged neighborhoods has the green flag to continue its work. The Racine Common Council voted to accept state funding to continue Safe and Sound for an additional three years on Tuesday (Nov. 23). Safe and Sound originated in Milwaukee more […]
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K9 Karma on the mend following unexpected surgery, $7K needed
RACINE — The Racine Police Department’s Officer, K9 Karma, is on the mend following an unexpected Veterinarian visit and surgery. K9 Officer Karma, of the Racine Police Department. – The K9 officer who works for RPD was born in 2018 and came to the department in 2020. The Belgian Malinois is paired with Ofc. David […]
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First responders assist with rollover crash involving 1 man and tree
RACINE COUNTY — A single-vehicle rollover crash involving one man occurred on Nov. 19. First responders from the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department (KFRD) along with Racine County Sheriff’s Office Deputies. The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday at the 21300 block of Highway 11, also known as Durand Avenue, in the Town […]
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Man arrested for hit-and-run that killed 14-year-old boy
RACINE COUNTY — A 36-year-old Sturtevant man is facing decades in prison after he allegedly hit and killed a 14-year-old boy last summer and fled the scene. Nicholas Ziccarelli was arrested on Monday, Nov. 20 on charges of hit-and-run causing death. He is accused of hitting a 14-year-old boy at 9:23 p.m. on Aug. 20 […]
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Police arrest suspected drug dealer after alleged 3-county high-speed chase
A 46-year-old South Milwaukee man is in custody after allegedly leading police from three agencies on a high-speed chase through as many counties. Charles Lewis – According to a press release from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, Nov. 20, Charles Lewis conducted a drug deal at a gas station in Milwaukee and fled […]
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Special grocery giveaway on Nov. 21 at Lakeside COP House
RACINE COUNTY — A special grocery giveaway on Nov. 21 aims to assist Racine County families ahead of Thanksgiving. The event host is the Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department, along with the Journey Disaster Response Team. A variety of healthy groceries will be distributed. This community event is free and welcomes those in need […]
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Racine Sheriff Deputy Kite bonds with family through American Sign Language
Deputy Preston Kite of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office – RACINE COUNTY — A family in Union Grove connected with Racine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kite not because of being pulled over or responding to an emergency, but through American Sign Language (ASL). On Facebook, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office shared just how their Deputy, […]
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UPDATE: Fatal hit-and-run driver identified, arrested from Nov. 9 crash
UPDATE: RACINE — An arrest has been made in the death of a pedestrian near the intersection of Main and 8th Streets on Nov. 9. Justin S. Moser – Justin S. Moser, 28, was charged with hit and run involving death for the collision that killed Douglas K. Lueck, 62. Lueck was transported to the […]
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Jail contraband case: Kenosha woman charged as 4th person connected to delivery scheme
RACINE — A fourth person has been charged in the scheme to deliver contraband items to inmates in the Racine County Jail (RCJ). Shannon Ford, 52, of Kenosha, was charged on Nov. 8 with delivery of narcotics and five counts of delivering illegal articles to an inmate. Shannon Ford – Ford is in custody at […]
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Man charged with 3rd drunk driving and blood alcohol almost double legal limit
RACINE —A 33-year-old Racine man is facing more than four years in jail after being charged with his third drunk driving offense and a blood alcohol level of almost double the legal limit. Devin Raymond was charged on Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Racine County District Attorney with one misdemeanor count each of operating while […]
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Multi-car crash after hit-and-run has Milwaukee man facing over 10 years prison
RACINE — A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is facing more than a decade in prison after allegedly committing a hit-and-run before causing a multi-car crash at another location. Eric Guzman Bueno was charged Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Racine County District Attorney’s office with one felony count of second degree recklessly endangering safety and one misdemeanor […]
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Man previously charged with child sex crimes faces 37 more charges after forensic examination of his phone
RACINE — A man arrested in February for child sex crimes faces additional charges after a forensic investigation of his phone allegedly turned up child sex abuse materials (child pornography). Keramat Mansoorabadi, 66, of Wind Lake, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with 37 counts of child pornography. Keramat Mansoorabadi – The defendant was charged […]
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Ramirez appointed chief of Racine Police Department on Nov. 2
RACINE — The Racine Police and Fire Commission selected Alexander Ramirez to be the next chief of the Racine Police Department on a majority vote during a closed session Thursday. The appointment is effective immediately. Ramirez first Latino Chief for RPD Police Chief Alexander Ramirez Chief Ramirez is the first Latino Chief for the Racine […]
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Quick response halts Racine yacht fire at marina
RACINE, WI — Quick action by local firefighters and a vigilant boater prevented what could have escalated into a significant marine disaster early Sunday morning following a yacht fire at Racine Riverside Marina. The Racine Fire Department responded to a reported sailboat fire at 949 Erie St. at 6:19 a.m. A sophisticated 2022 Dufour 470 […]
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Man accused of 2nd OWI with blood alcohol double legal limit, using stolen debit card to buy cigarettes
RACINE — A 31-year-old Racine man is facing almost three years in prison after allegedly driving under the influence with a blood alcohol limit nearly double the legal limit and attempting to use a stolen credit card to buy cigarettes. Mauro Lopez was charged Tuesday, Oct. 31, by the Racine County District Attorney’s office in […]