UPDATE: RACINE — An arrest has been made in the death of a pedestrian near the intersection of Main and 8th Streets on Nov. 9. Justin S. Moser – Justin S. Moser, 28, was charged with hit and run involving death for the collision that killed Douglas K. Lueck, 62. Lueck was transported to the […]
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Racine Police Officer Gordon awarded First Responder of the Year by 66th Assembly
MADISON — Officer Michael Gordon, of the Racine Police Department, was honored as the 66th Assembly District’s First Responder of the Year. Representative Greta Neubauer presented the award to Officer Gordon with his family present. “It is abundantly clear from his actions and record of service that Officer Gordon cares deeply about our community,” Neubauer […]
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Shooting on Victory Avenue leaves 1 dead, 1 in custody
RACINE — One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting on Thursday evening at a residence on Victory Avenue. According to a press release from the Racine Police Department, officers were called at 6:30 p.m. to a home in the 4000 block of Victory Avenue for a report of a shooting. […]
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Kenosha man at the center of standoff makes initial appearance; placed on a DOC hold
RACINE — The man who barricaded himself inside a Spring Place residence in a standoff on Wednesday was in Racine County Circuit Court on Friday for an initial appearance. Trevor J. Ottum, 27, was charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and making […]
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Group chat gun threats traced to 15-year-old Horlick student
RACINE — A teen who said in a group chat he was going to bring a gun to school was tracked down Thursday and identified as a 15-year-old Horlick High School student. Sgt. Kristi Wilcox, of the Racine Police Department, said they were contacted by several concerned citizens and personnel from the Racine Unified School […]
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UPDATE: Victim in Drexel Avenue domestic homicide identified
RACINE — The Racine Police Department has confirmed the woman who was shot and killed on Friday was the victim of domestic homicide. Cassandra G. Sims, 29, was shot and killed by Deandre Martin, 30, of Milwaukee, who then shot himself. Officers from the Racine Police Department were dispatched to the 2800 block of Drexel […]
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Alleged domestic situation leaves 2 dead on Drexel Avenue
RACINE — Two adults were found dead Friday in what may have been a domestic murder-suicide. Suspicious circumstances around domestic situation A large police presence was seen on Drexel Avenue due to an alleged domestic situation that left two dead. – Racine Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:19 p.m. to the 2800 block of […]
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Amazon Prime Day: Racine, Kenosha residents urged to use caution to avoid scams
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Christmas in July arrived Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11 and 12, with Amazon Prime Day and Racine and Kenosha residents are being urged to exercise caution to avoid getting scammed. Make sure to you’re getting the real deal for Amazon Prime Day shopping. Avoid scams and keep your purchases safe. – […]
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Racine police investigating overnight homicide, 1 dead and suspect still at large
RACINE — City of Racine police are investigating a homicide that occurred either late Thursday evening or in the early morning hours of Friday, June 2. The suspect has been identified, but they are still at large. Racine County Eye received a tip at 6:40 a.m. Friday that there was a large police presence in […]
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2 Racine students receive larger-than-life surprise from Bucks’ Beauchamp and Racine Police Department
RACINE — This upcoming Saturday will be a day that two students from Racine Unified School District (RUSD) will never forget. Maurice Bryant and Levar Carter will spend the day shopping, playing basketball, eating dinner, and enjoying a day with Milwaukee’s very own, MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks. This day of bonding was made […]
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UPDATE: After shooting 2 Racine police officers, man facing multiple felonies and up to 278 years in prison
UPDATE: RACINE, Wis. — The man accused of shooting two Racine police officers during a domestic dispute Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, is facing multiple felonies that could land him in prison for the rest of his life. Daniel Suarez, 26, of Racine, was charged Fri., Jan. 20, 2023, with nine felonies—four counts of first-degree intentional […]
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Underage drunk driver suffered life-threatening injuries in 3-car accident
A 20-year-old Twin Lakes man suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday after the underage drunk driver caused a three-car accident at Durand Avenue and Kentucky Street. Underage drunk driver, passenger seriously injured The man was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital with a host of injuries where his condition is unknown. His passenger was admitted […]
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Man shot, killed is city’s 7th homicide of 2022
RACINE, WI – The young man shot and killed Monday night was just 21 years old. His death marks the City of Racine’s seventh homicide of the year. Shortly before midnight, officers were called to the 3000 block of 17th Street for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they discovered Kareen A. McLain […]
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UPDATE: FOUND: Police ask for public’s help finding man who pushed pregnant woman on April 11
UPDATE: Joshua Lewis is in custody, as reported by Sgt. Kristi Wilcox of the Racine Police Department. Original story: Racine police are asking for the community’s help locating and apprehending a man who pushed a pregnant woman last month. In a video distributed Thursday by RPD Sgt. Kristi Wilcox: Joshua Lewis, 30, is seen walking […]
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Identified: Human remains found in house set for demolition
Human remains found at a home scheduled for demolition have been identified as 61-year-old Stephan Bland. Vaash Board Up & Excavating were at an abandoned home in the 1600 block of Taylor Avenue Wednesday to board up windows and secure a rear door when they found decomposing human remains. Sgt. Kristi Wilcox of the Racine […]