Crime Stoppers of Racine County announced Tuesday that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Terry Jackson for the shooting death of Brittany Booker has increased from $2,000 to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of a private donor. Just over two weeks has passed since police say Jackson shot Booker in her car […]
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Arson Suspected in Fire in Abandoned Two-Family Home
Racine Fire Department (RFD) investigators believe an overnight fire at a vacant building on 12th Street was set intentionally. RFD responded at 2:41 a.m. Sunday to the 1200 block of 12th Street for reports of a fire on the second floor of a two-story residence, according to a press release from RFD Captain Craig Ford. […]
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Mount Pleasant Police apprehend, charge Racine man with Impersonating a Peace Officer
RACINE COUNTY – The Mount Pleasant Police Department received a call on Sunday, April 17, 2022, around 3:47 p.m. regarding a male who identified himself as a Police Officer to a hotel worker in the 13300 block of Hospitality Court. During the interaction, the man produced a badge, provided a badge number and gave the […]
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Racine Police Seek Information on Cleveland Avenue Homicide
RACINE – On Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, Racine Police officers were dispatched at 3:45 a.m. to the 1600 block of Cleveland Avenue for a report of shots fired. Officers found a male lying in the middle of the street, with multiple gunshot wounds upon their arrival. The victim was found to not have a pulse […]
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Pewaukee Man Charged in Sexual Assault; May Have Multiple Victims
A cash bond was set at $1 million on Thursday for a Pewaukee man who is accused of sexual assault of a 12-year-old Racine girl under the guise of conducting medical examinations. This article contains information of a sensitive nature and may not be suitable for all readers. James A. Wicht, 51, was charged by […]
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Mt. Pleasant Police Department Seeks Help Identifying Suspect
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department needs help identifying a suspect. On October 28, the department posted, on Facebook, requesting that people share their post. Their goal is to locate the individual, who stole from Trek Bicycle Store, 5509 Durand Ave. Male suspects potential car They say, “the male suspect drove the vehicle pictured below which […]
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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 […]
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Racine Police Identify Tuesday Homicide Victim
RACINE – Racine Police have identified the victim of a Tuesday afternoon homicide as Musa T. Musa, 44, of Racine. Musa was shot in the area of LaSalle and English streets. The incident remains under investigation. Police responded to the scene about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday where they found Musa had received an apparent gunshot wound. […]
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Racine Police investigating attempted homicide; suspect in custody
RACINE ⏤ Racine Police are investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Monday evening, leaving a man in the hospital with a gunshot wound. The crime took place near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Albert Street, and police have taken a suspect in custody. Police responded to Ascension All Saints Hospital about 10:23 p.m. […]
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Mount Pleasant Police seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspects
Mount Pleasant Police Department officers are seeking the public’s help in identifying the two men captured in this image from surveillance video footage. Image provided by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. MOUNT PLEASANT ⏤ Mount Pleasant Police are seeking help in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery on Nov. 22. On that day, […]
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Holiday Burglary Reduction Tips
With the Christmas Holiday season here, area residents are encouraged to take extra precautions to avoid becoming targeted for burglaries and/or the theft of packages and gifts from vehicles and porches. The following tips will assist local citizens in preventing burglaries and thefts during the Holiday season: National statistics illustrate that most residential burglaries occur […]
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Beware! Caller-ID Spoofing Schemes Abound
By Bill Houston The Racine Police Department would like citizens to be aware of caller-ID spoofing schemes being used to mimic calls from government agencies both locally and nationally. Officers recently responded to a complaint from an individual who was contacted by someone claiming to be from the Racine Police Department, calling from what appeared […]
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Crime Stoppers, Sheriff still seek info on Nov. 27 fatal hit-and-run
The Racine County Sheriff’s Department and Crime Stoppers of Racine County continue to seek information on a fatal hit-and-run accident from November last year. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, Keith Brown was found near 76th Street, north of Seven Mile Road. According to the Sheriff’s Department, Brown’s injuries were “consistent with being struck by a passing […]
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Racine Police seek additional info on Thursday morning fatal shooting
Thursday morning at 4:32 a.m. Racine Police department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Hickory Grove Avenue. Responding officers located a victim in the alley to the east of Hickory Grove Avenue who was suffering from gunshot wounds. According to information provided by RPD, life-saving efforts were attempted but […]
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Suspects Sought In Car Theft Ring
Mount Pleasant Police are investigating a car theft ring after the suspect or suspects broke into three car dealerships since July 4. All three break-ins are believed to be connected. Two Ford Escapes were taken from Porcara Ford, 5910 Washington Ave., on July 4. The suspects also broke into Palmen Chrysler, 8320 Washington Ave. and Racine […]