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Theft of over $4k in steel items could land Racine man in jail for 3.5 years

RACINE COUNTY — A 58-year-old Racine man faces a felony theft charge after he allegedly took several items from a Franksville business in September. The felony charge filed this week against Eric Riggins carries a maximum possible prison term of three years, six months and a total fine of $10,000. The criminal complaint: Felony theft […]

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Man accused of fraud against Racine halfway house facing 30+ years in prison

RACINE — Resident workers at a Racine halfway house for men told police a former housemate and co-worker of theirs wrote and cashed fraudulent checks totaling more than $5,000. Robert L. Smith, 55, of Racine, was charged Friday, April 14, in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts each of theft against a financial […]