Santa recently took a break from his busy Christmas schedule to visit the updated and improved Emergency Operations Center at the Racine County Law Enforcement Center and carry out Operation North Pole. Operation North Pole is when Santa shares his travel route with public safety officials so they will be aware of his travel plans […]
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Racine jury trial erupts in shouting match between family members of victim and defendant
RACINE, Wis. — A shouting match between two groups of people in connection with the current homicide trial erupted outside the Racine County Law Enforcement Center on Wednesday, June 14, which prompted dozens of law enforcement officials to respond. The incident occurred during the lunch break of a jury trial involving a fatal shooting. The […]
Posted inCity Hall, Government, Local news
Black Humanity Now street mural needs maintenance; City Attorney recommends denial
Two years after the Black Humanity Now street mural was painted, organizer Scott Terry is seeking approval, once again, from the City of Racine and its Public Works and Service Committee, as well as the Common Council to repaint the historical street mural. Today, on Aug. 10, the committee will discuss the matter. Tonight’s meeting […]
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Man Tasered, Arrested After Domestic Abuse Incident Near County Jail
RACINE – A Racine man was tasered, arrested, and charged with three misdemeanors following an alleged domestic abuse incident near the Racine County Jail on Monday afternoon. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Tavarez D. Williams, 40, of 1823 W. Sixth St., with misdemeanor battery, disorderly conduct, and obstructing an officer. The battery and […]
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Man Charged In November Car Theft
CALEDONIA – An Oshkosh man was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and felony bail jumping in connection with the theft of a car here last November. Dustin L. Rodman, 31, made an initial court appearance on Monday where cash bond was set at $400. […]
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Man Charged With Choking, Beating Woman
CALEDONIA – A Chicago man was charged with harming a woman in a domestic dispute at an apartment here in April. Walter L. Cosby, 22, of Chicago, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with felony intimidation, strangulation and suffocation, misdemeanor battery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. All of the charges […]
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Man Attempts to Swallow Marijuana During Traffic Stop
RACINE – A Racine man attempted to swallow marijuana and a female passenger attempted to conceal a handgun during a traffic stop here Monday afternoon. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Maurice L. Gayles, 25, of 800 Park Ave. #104, with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of THC-second offense, and two […]
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Man Accused of Hiding Marijuana in Child’s Coat
CALEDONIA – A Milwaukee man was accused of hiding a bag of marijuana in the coat of a 2-year-old child after a traffic stop incident here last Friday. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged Byron Preston Reeves, 36, of Milwaukee, with possession of THC (marijuana) – 2nd offense and neglecting a child. According to […]
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Heroin Delivery Charges Filed Against Woman
RACINE – A woman has been charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with two counts of heroin manufacture/delivery following an investigation by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office Metro Drug Unit (MDU). Angel Britton, 36, whose last known address is Decatur, Ill., was in custody in the Racine County Jail as of Tuesday. According […]