A Racine man is accused of punching a middle school student and threatening to get a gun after he believed the boy stole shoes from the school locker room. Eugene Taylor is charged with child abuse, disorderly conduct and possession of narcotic drugs for the Monday incident outside Starbuck Middle School, 1516 Ohio St. Racine […]
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Man Accused of Hitting Children with Belt
Racine police say a 23-year-old man is facing felony child abuse charges after he hit two kids on their arms, opening up a previous wound on one of them. Montavius Everton, of Racine, had a $10,000 warrant out for his arrest when charges were originally filed against him last July. He was in custody Tuesday […]
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Woman Charged with Child Abuse
A woman police say beat her sister with sticks during an argument appeared in court today on charges that she abused her daughter. Erica Samone Petty, 22, of Racine, is charged with physical abuse of a child and obstructing an officer, for a Saturday incident. Police were called to the 1300 block of Prospect Street Saturday for an assault […]
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$5,000 Bond for Woman Accused of Blowing Crack Smoke in Teen’s Face
Racine police say a 57-year-old woman is facing felony child abuse charges after she blew crack smoke into the face of a teenage boy. Mary McAllister, of Racine, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count each of child abuse and second degree recklessly endangering safety. If convicted, she faces up to […]
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Man Charged with Punching, Kicking 9-Year-Old Boy
Caledonia police say a 57-year-old man is facing felony child abuse charges after he punched and kicked a 9-year-old boy outside a local motel. Jon Stempe, of Caledonia, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count each of child abuse and threatening a police officer as well as two misdemeanor counts […]
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Week In Review: Community Mourns Death Of Teen
You’ve been busy, we’ve been busy. But you still need to catch up on what’s going on around you. Here are our top most read stories for the week. http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/teenage-driver-raymond-crash-passed-away/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/brewers-playoff-hopes-pretty-much-hinge-garza/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/police-man-used-stick-hit-child-shoes-came-untied/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/photos-unified-unveils-1st-look-inside-new-schools/ http://racinecountyeye.com/newsdesk/former-employee-accuses-wahlen-intimidation-wrongful-termination/
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Police: Man Used Stick to Hit Child Because Their Shoes Came Untied
Racine police say a 31-year-old man is facing a felony child abuse charge because he beat a 5-year-old child with a stick when the child’s shoes kept coming untied. Kevin Mayfield, of Racine, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of physical abuse of a child. If convicted, he faces up to […]
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2nd Woman Charged With Child Abuse
Charges have now been filed against the guardian of a girl found badly burned in the care of a relative. Tierra Lee, 26, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with child abuse and child neglect, causing great bodily harm. If convicted, Lee faces up to 64 years in prison and/or fined up to […]
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Woman Accused of Beating Daughters Daily, Leaving Bruises
Racine police say a 29-year-old woman is facing felony child abuse charges after bruises from a belt and the buckle were found on two of her daughters. Dominique Stevenson, of Racine, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with three felony counts of first degree physical abuse of a child. If convicted, she faces […]
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Child Abuse Charge Follows ‘Whooping’
A 6-year-old boy was left with bruises on his chest, after his father beat him with a belt, according to court records. The 28-year-old father is charged with physical abuse of a child, an offense for which he could serve seven years in prison, if convicted. The man is not being named, to protect the […]
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Man Charged With Child Abuse For Beating Girls With Hangers
A man was charged with two felonies after he struck his children repeatedly — most recently for not bringing enough Halloween candy to him, according to a criminal complaint by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Brian Blair, 33, of Racine was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with child abuse and possession of cocaine. […]
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Foster Mom Charged With Child Abuse Of Two-Year-old Girl
A Racine County foster parent, who allegedly pinched, bit and pulled the ears of a two-year-old girl left her in care, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday,July 22. Kathleen Lyman, 45, of Racine, was charged with three felony counts of physical abuse to a child. If convicted on all three […]
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BREAKING: Suspect Sought In Child Abuse, Domestic Violence Case In Caledonia
Caledonia Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a domestic violence/child abuse incident that happened in the Crestview subdivision sometime over the weekend, according to the Caledonia Police Department’s Facebook page. Lt. Gary Larsen confirmed Monday morning that they were still looking for a 40-year-old white man who is described as bald,six-foot three-inches tall, […]
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Last Week: 3 Charged With Child Abuse; Kraut Fest Snags BoDeans
 You were busy, we were busy this week. Here are our top five most read stories from the week. 3 Park Students Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Fight Kraut Music Fest Hooks The BoDeans Strawberry Moonrise in 30 seconds Slide Registration Opens June 10  Why Bubblers Are Making A Come Back In Racine
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Week In Review: Shooting Suspect Sought, Man Charged With Child Abuse
You were busy, we were busy. Here are our most read stories from last week. Police Search for Shooting Suspect Child Abuse Charges for Man, Says Boy Was ‘Acting Up’ Sorry, Racine Unified Students, but You Have Make-Up Days Benefit Honoring Lexi Lopez Set Feb. 15 Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Sturtevant