The Village of Caledonia Police Department recently released information about a road closure/traffic alert. Caledonia residents and drivers passing through the area should be aware that County Highway G is closed, at this time. County Highway G, between County Highway H and the East Frontage Road, will be closed for pavement repairs. People who need […]
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Woman injured in car versus pedestrian crash on County Line Road
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE – A 36-year-old woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a car versus pedestrian crash Friday, Oct. 8 in the 2000 block of County Line Road. Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department responded at 6:24 p.m. to a call for a high and run crash. A passing motorist cared for the […]
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BREAKING: Racine Police warn neighbors of critical incident on Clairmont Street
UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: A federal agent is in stable condition after being shot during a multi-jurisdictional operation that happened early Wednesday morning on Clairmont Street. Officials with the Racine Police Department did not report whether the shooter was still at large. They issued the following statement: UPDATE: 10:46 a.m.: Some media outlets have reported that […]
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Homicide Clearance Rate in Wisconsin Ranks Near Top in Nation
The homicide clearance rate in Wisconsin is one of the highest in the country, according to a national nonprofit which tracks the data. About 72 percent of homicides committed in Wisconsin over the last decade were “cleared” — usually meaning law enforcement filed charges in the case — according to the Murder Accountability Project. That does […]
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Sheriff Beth David Announces 2021 Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Beth David from the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department announces the 2021 Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy. The Citizens’ Academy is a six-week overview of all aspects of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department followed by a graduation ceremony. The class will begin on Tuesday, October 26th, and end on November 30th, 2021. The academy highlights tours of the Kenosha […]
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Nominate a First Responder; Deadline is Friday
RACINE – The office of State Rep. Robert Wittke, R-Caledonia, is accepting nominations for the 2021 First Responder of the Year. The deadline is this Friday (Oct. 8). “First responders, and their dedication to selfless service, are important members of our community. It is critical that we continue to thank them for their service, especially […]
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Fire Damages MP Home
MOUNT PLEASANT – Fire in a basement caused an estimated $65,000 damage to a single-family home here Sunday morning. The South Shore Fire Department was called to the home at 6455 South Circle Drive shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a small fire in the basement area. The fire was brought under […]
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One Hurt in Motorcycle Collision
MOUNT PLEASANT – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday evening in a collisionwith an SUV on Sheridan Road at Larson Street. The Mount Pleasant Police Department and South Shore Fire & Rescue were called to thescene at about 7:18 p.m. According to a MPPD news release, the motorcyclist, riding on a 2015Harley-Davidson, was southbound on […]
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Racine Police Investigating Fatal Bus-Minibike Collision
RACINE – Racine Police are investigating the collision of a city bus and a motorized mini bike that killed a 28-year-old man here Tuesday evening. Police and first responders were called to Yout and Carter streets about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The mini bike operator, who has not been identified, died at the scene of severe […]
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Speeding Stop Becomes THC Delivery Case
RAYMOND – A speeding stop here last Saturday resulted in the apprehension of a Minneapolis man on drug charges after a vehicle search yielded 1.1 pounds of marijuana. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Pierre P. Joplin, 29, with possession of THC with intent to deliver/manufacture. Cash bond was set at $1,000 at an […]
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Firefighters Rescue Wind Surfer
RACINE – The Racine Fire Department Dive Team rescued a wind surfer from Lake Michigan Monday evening. There were no injuries. Firefighters were notified of a wind surfer in distress in rough waters about a mile off the Racine Zoo shortly before 7 p.m. Monday. The Dive Team launched its boat and responded to the […]
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Man Accused Of Driving Over Another’s Foot
MOUNT PLEASANT – A $500 cash bond was set for a Racine man who was accused of running over another man’s foot following an alleged altercation in a Burger King parking lot here last Thursday. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Daniel P. Erhardt, 58, of the 3600 block of Meachem Road, with Hit […]
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Man Accused of Threatening Spouse With Large ‘Field Knife’
CALEDONIA – The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged a Milwaukee man with disorderly conduct-use of a dangerous weapon after allegedly threatening his wife with a 2-foot knife used for harvesting crops here Wednesday morning. Benson Wong, 58, was being held in the Racine County Jail as of Thursday afternoon. If convicted of a Class […]
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Theft Apparent Motive in Rannow Homicide
RACINE – The theft of a video gaming system by a suspect with a “recognizable gait” was behind the August 12 homicide of Rebecca Rannow, 41, according to a criminal complaint issued by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. Montreal D. Greer, 39, of the 1100 block of Yout Street, was charged with […]
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UPDATE: Police arrest homicide suspect in Rebecca Rannow murder
Montreal D. Greer UPDATE: Officials with the Racine Police Department arrested a man in the murder of Rebecca Rannow, who was found dead in her home in August. Montreal D. Greer, 40, of Racine, faces a first-degree intentional homicide charge. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office has not officially charged Greer. He has been in […]
