Racine County Sheriff’s deputies say Lee Lucas phoned in a bomb threat Oct. 26 to help a woman with whom he may have been having an affair avoid a court date for eviction. Lucas, 45, was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of phoning in a bomb scare and one […]
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6th Street Fire Displaces Residents, Firefighter Suffers Minor Injuries
At least two Racine families are being housed by the American Red Cross until after Christmas after a fire Saturday evening caused too much damage to their 6th Street duplex. Racine Fire Department Lt. Scott Scorce said in a written release that crews were called at 7:01 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 1800 […]
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Please Share: Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
Mount Pleasant police are searching for two men they believe broke into at least three homes and one vehicle Friday night while residents were asleep. Investigators believe the men featured in these photos are the suspects who committed the crimes: Officers say the incidents occured at: 5600 and 5800 blocks of Taylor Avenue 6000 block of […]
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Caledonia Dermatologist Receives Light Sentence For Federal Drug Charges
A Caledonia dermatologist, who pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and then turned into an undercover informant for investigators, received a light sentence in federal court Friday after a short hearing, according to a story by the Journal Times. In 2011, a grand jury charged Dr. Steven L. Armus, 55, of Caledonia; and several others with conspiracy […]
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Week In Review: Man Dies At Gun Range, IPhone Leads Police To Robbery Suspect
You were busy, we were busy. So let’s get you caught up on the news from the week. Here are our top five most read stories. http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/man-dies-from-self-inflicted-gun-shot-incident/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/police-iphone-app-leads-to-armed-robbery-suspect/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/man-files-1-million-lawsuit-against-caledonia-claims-tyranny-and-treason/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/new-bakery-to-open-soon/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/dickeys-bbq-pit-opens-at-11-a-m-today/
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Man Accused of Trading Tools for Drugs, Keeping Detailed Records
Mount Pleasant police say a 31-year-old man was buying stolen tools from a drug addict and then selling the items on craigslist, using detailed records to track the transactions. Jesus Cortez, of Racine, will be formally charged Jan. 7, 2016 with one felony count of receiving stolen goods. His initial appearance was postponed to give […]
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2 Injured in 2-Car Accident Tuesday Afternoon
Two people suffered non-life threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Ramona Drive and Spring Street after one of the drivers failed to yield. Mount Pleasant police and South Shore Fire Department were called at 1:37 p.m. for a report of a two-vehicle crash. When officers arrived on scene they closed Spring Street until the accident […]
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3 Teens Accused in Armed Robbery; 1 Suspect Still at Large
Three of four armed robbery suspects are in police custody, and Racine police are asking for the public’s help finding the final subject. Through a press release distributed Tuesday afternoon, RAPD Lt. Al Days said that three boys – ages 13, 14 and 15 – were in custody at the juvenile detention center after being […]
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DA: 2008 Murder Suspect Found in Illinois Jail
The man accused of shooting Jamaal Stanciel to death in 2008 has been located in an Illinois jail. Racine County District Attorney Rich Chiapete confirmed that Jonathan Sparks, 25, of Racine, is in custody in an Illinois jail, and online court records indicate Sparks is expected in Racine County Circuit Court Tuesday to be formally charged […]
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Police: iPhone App Leads to Armed Robbery Suspect
Racine police say a 20-year-old man is behind bars after attempting to rob someone at gunpoint and keeping that person’s phone when it fell as the victim fled the scene. Tyler Lynch, of Racine, remains in the Racine County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond. He was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with […]
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Police: Man Admits to Being ‘Really Addicted’ to K2
Mount Pleasant police say a 20-year-old man is facing misdemeanor drug charges after being found smoking synthetic marijuana in his car with friends. Brandon Stewart, of Sturtevant, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with one count each of synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted, he will face up to nine […]
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Two Car Crash Reported On Highway 31 At Timber Lane
Live wires are exposed and are on the ground after a car crashed into the middle traffic light on Highway 31 at Timber Lane at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, according to scanner traffic. The crash involved two vehicles. The passengers inside at least one of the vehicles is out of the car. Police are still […]
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$75,000 Bond for Man Accused of Touching Young Girl
Racine police say a 31-year-old man is behind bars after a young girl told her mother that he touched her “in bad ways” while the mom wasn’t home. Michael Sherrill, of Racine, was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of first degree sexual assault of a child under the age […]
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Caledonia Police Respond To 1 Car Rollover Crash
Caledonia Police are on scene to a report of a rollover car crash in the 6200 block of Douglas Avenue at 2:56 p.m. Wednesday. Officers and rescue personnel from the Caledonia Fire Department are en route and calling for Douglas Avenue to be shut down at Mathew Drive and Five Mile Road. The crash involved a single […]
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School Rules Poll: Video Of Students Harassing Cops Raises Questions
After a video taken by a Horlick student showed several students jeering two Racine Police officers, administrators at Horlick said the video doesn’t represent the good things taking place in the school and they have taken the appropriate action in disciplining the student. Cell phones come with responsibility so we thought we’d share some of […]
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