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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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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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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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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 […]