RACINE — A 21-year-old Racine man with a pending nine-count criminal court case now faces six new counts, including five felonies, after his arrest when he was found with an automatic firearm on May 3. In the new criminal complaint filed last week, Baby-Joe Rodriguez faces three felony counts of bail jumping, along with felony […]
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Racine woman with 2nd drunk driving offense also facing felony charge for injuring an officer
An arrest for a second drunk driving offense eventually escalated to a felony charge against a 38-year-old Racine woman when she allegedly injured the officer who attempted to take her into custody. Eileen Klein is charged with a felony count of resisting arrest causing a soft-tissue injury to an officer, which carries a maximum prison […]
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UPDATE: Tuesday morning fatal crash victim identified as West Allis man
CALEDONIA, Wis. — A 36-year-old man from West Allis was killed Tuesday morning in a car crash at Highway 38 and Emmertsen Road. The accident occurred at about 8:45 a.m. and closed traffic at the roundabout for a couple of hours. State Trunk Highway 38 (STH 38) and Emmertsen Road – Credit: Google Maps Failure […]
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Physical abuse of elderly charged to Racine woman for 2nd time since 2023
RACINE — A 19-year-old Racine woman with a previous felony conviction for physical abuse of an elderly person faces that same charge in a new criminal complaint filed in Racine County Circuit Court. Ashley Kaschel is free from custody on a $1,000 cash bond and a $1,000 signature bond. The felony charge carries a maximum […]
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7 crime scenes, 2 people shot, at least 207 shots fired; teen linked to December shooting spree in court for arraignment
RACINE — One of four people linked to a December shooting spree where two people were shot was in Racine County Circuit Court on Thursday for arraignment. Kamari Burton, 17, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, possession of a machine gun, two counts of carrying […]
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High-speed chase ends with crash; Racine woman facing 6 years prison for vehicle theft
CALEDONIA — A meeting to look at a car for sale that was listed on Facebook quickly turned into a stolen vehicle and a crash early last month. And now an 18-year-old Racine woman faces a felony charge as a result. Comaiyah Matthews is charged with a felony count of operating a motor vehicle without […]
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Alleged credit card theft from elderly patient could send Racine woman to prison for over 14 years
CALEDONIA — Several alleged fraudulent credit card purchased for nearly $10,000 led to three criminal charges, including one felony, against a 43-year-old Racine woman. Christina Bogle is charged with a felony count of personal identity theft, along with misdemeanor counts of fraudulent use of a financial transaction card and theft. The felony carries a maximum […]
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Pursuit of vehicle in high speed chase ends with repeat offender in custody awaiting sentencing; defendant could see 60 years prison
RACINE — The first day of 2024 didn’t turn out very well for a 20-year-old Racine man, who was facing a sentencing hearing last week in two other cases that likely would land him in prison when the vehicle he was driving was clocked going well over the posted limit of 45 mph. Leondre Varner […]
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Report of stolen checks leads to 4 criminal charges against Kenosha woman
CALEDONIA — A nearly two-year-old investigation into the theft of more than $5,000 in stolen checks led to four criminal charges – including two felonies – against a 26-year-old Kenosha woman. Aaliyah Bell is charged with felony counts of forgery and identification theft as a party to a crime, along with misdemeanor counts of theft […]
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Man charged with sexual assault of a child faces 141 years in prison
CALEDONIA — A 25-year-old Pewaukee man remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $200,000 cash bond for sexual assault of a child after police discovered him in a parked vehicle with a 15-year-old girl early on New Year’s Eve. Nelson Heckenkamp is charged with six criminal counts, including five felonies, that could […]
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18-year-old charged with felony possession of THC with intent to distribute could face up to 6 years prison
CALEDONIA — A traffic stop in the Village of Caledonia for a defective brake lamp led to a felony drug-related charge against an 18-year-old Caledonia resident. Kmareon Mayweather faces one felony count for possession with intent to deliver/distribute/manufacture THC as party to a crime. The felony charge carries a potential maximum prison term of six […]
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Caledonia announces zip code modifications to 4 additional codes
CALEDONIA — Some residents and businesses will now have the opportunity to include the village name in their addresses. The zip codes 53402, 53404, 53405 and 53406 are now officially associated with the Village of Caledonia. The Caledonia Police Department made the announcement on Thursday. Previously, those zip codes were associated only with Racine by […]
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95th We Energies Cookie Book highlights first responders, local distribution is Nov. 2, 9
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTY — It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. It’s officially that time of the year when holiday baking kicks off and Wisconsinites start reaching for the latest edition of the We Energies Cookie Book. 95 years of the We Energies Cookie Book This year counts as the 95th edition of […]
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5 criminal complaints against Racine woman all filed in 2023
RACINE COUNTY — Five separate criminal complaints that date back to Jan. 11 of this year – and cover seven total criminal charges – were filed in the past week against a 44-year-old Racine woman who already had a previous misdemeanor case against her. Jamica Aliemenious faces three felonies and four misdemeanors in the five […]
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UPDATE: The Ponds subdivision: Law enforcement mum on Oct. 3 activity
UPDATE (Oct. 9, 2023, 3:30 p.m.): CALEDONIA — There are still no explanations for the large law enforcement presence at a Racine County subdivision on Oct. 3. The response occurred at The Ponds, which is tucked into the southwest corner of the Highway G and V intersection. The Ponds is known for its high-end homes […]