RACINE — The case against a man accused of shooting at two Case High School students may move forward with one less charge after one of the victims failed to appear in court to testify. Tyrese Love, 20, was initially charged with two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon […]
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Daniel pleads guilty to reduced charges for shooting during teen party; could still see up to 60 years prison
RACINE — A man charged with murder took the deal offered by the Racine County DA’s Office as his trial was about to begin on Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court. Joshua D. Daniel Jr, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Dontrell Bush, 17, at a house party on […]
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Defense lawyers in the spotlight in LaRoche’s bid for new trial
RACINE — Two defense attorneys took to the stand Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court to explain their strategy during the 2022 trial of a woman convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. Linda LaRoche, 67, is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the death of Peggy Johnson, 23, who was her housekeeper, […]
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UPDATE: Amidst upset, Raymond School to remain on ‘soft lockdown’ through Friday, Sept. 29
RAYMOND — Parents of students attending Raymond School were notified a “soft lockdown” would remain in place through Friday. The school was placed on “soft lockdown” Wednesday by Superintendent Michael Garvey almost without explanation. Although a notice to parents said the lockdown was to avoid possible disruptions to student learning, the superintendent did not indicate […]
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Raymond School witness asks, ‘What’s more disruptive than a lockdown?’
RAYMOND — Raymond School experienced a “soft lockdown” Wednesday over concerns about unnamed disruptions, but the person who may have been at the center of the disruption said he was just there to obtain public documents. Mitch Berman said he stopped into the office after dropping his daughter off for kindergarten. He made his open […]
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Woman pleads guilty to reduced number of charges in 2019 fatality
RACINE — A woman charged with homicide by vehicle after a 2019 collision in Burlington was in Racine County Circuit Court on Tuesday where she pleaded guilty to a reduced number of charges. Anne T. Stark, 54, of McHenry, Illinois, pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and reckless driving causing great bodily harm. The defendant […]
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UPDATE: Primary witness takes the stand in 2022 homicide
RACINE — The state’s primary witness in a 2022 homicide had his credibility battered Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court as the defense was able to show he spent months lying to investigators. Kemoney Woods, 17, claimed he did not see the shooting, but was nearby, and saw his friend fall into the grass with […]
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Second trial underway for teen charged in 2022 homicide
RACINE — A teen charged with homicide will be tried for the second time this year after the first trial ended in a hung jury. Zontell Junior, age 16 – Zontell Junior, 16, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the Aug. 12, 2022, shooting death of Quentin Smith, 16, who was a student at […]
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Defense files appeal after man acquitted of murder, sentenced to over 17 years prison
RACINE — A man acquitted of murder but convicted of lesser charges is appealing his case on allegations the Racine County DA’s Office muddled the accusations – and defense counsel failed to take corrective actions. The defendant is also seeking a new sentencing on the grounds the judge continued to the sentencing portion of the […]