RACINE – Racine Police on Thursday arrested two area 20-year-olds in connection with a July 31, 2020 vandalism incident at Mound Cemetery. Kaitlyn B. Armstrong of Oak Creek and Brandon S. Pfeifer of Caledonia will each be charged with Criminal Damage to Religious Property-Party to a Crime, according to a Racine Police Department (RPD) news […]
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Chicago Homicide Suspect Arrested Friday in Racine
RACINE – A Racine Police Department SWAT Team successfully apprehended a Chicago man who is a homicide suspect early Friday. Jaran M. Hughes, 20, was arrested at a residence in the 4000 block of Erie Street. No one was injured. The Racine Police/U.S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Violent Crime Task Force was […]
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Park High School Retires John Hetland’s Baseball Jersey
Officer John Hetland died as a hero. Hetland served as a Police Officer for the Racine Police Department. On June 17, 2019, Hetland was shot to death by Dalquavis Ward during an armed robbery at Teezers Bar, 1936 Lathrop Ave. Hetland died attempting to stop a crime. He gave the ultimate sacrifice by protecting the bartender from the […]
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Racine Police Department Closes to the Public
RACINE – The Racine Police Department (RPD) on Wednesday announced via its Facebook page that it has closed its indoor front service counter at 730 Center Street “due to COVID-19 concerns” effective immediately. All business must be handled through the RPD’s drive-up window located adjacent to the lobby entrance. The lobby closure is anticipated to […]
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WisDOT: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign begins Dec. 15
WISCONSIN – Law enforcement agencies across the country begin the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign today. The national campaign’s top priority is saving lives by getting impaired drivers off the roads. The holiday season is upon us, which means parties and celebrations. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still among us, Americans have begun […]
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Teen arrested for bringing unloaded gun to school
RACINE – A teen brought an unloaded gun to Mitchell Middle School Friday afternoon, according to a press release by the Racine Police Department. Law enforcement officials released information to the media Monday afternoon. They arrested the boy for possession of a firearm. Investigators noted that the boy had no plan to target students or […]
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Drug Charges Filed Against Racine Man
RACINE – A Racine man who called police to report a dead body in his building was arrested and charged with several drug-related offenses last Thursday after officers found drugs in his apartment. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Brian A. Gleiter, 54, of 400 Seventh St., #5, with possession of narcotic drugs, possession […]
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Racine Man Accused of Weapons Violation
RACINE – Cash bond was set at $2,500 for Mark E. Kimmons Jr., 31, of 3815 Kinzie Ave, who was accused of possession of a firearm by a felon and other charges related to a domestic dispute at his home on November 7. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Kimmons with possession of a […]
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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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14 people from southeastern Wisconsin charged with drug trafficking
WISCONSIN – After almost a year-long investigation, law enforcement officials from several jurisdictions in Wisconsin served 18 warrants Wednesday during a drug trafficking sting. As a result, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 14 people with drug trafficking and gun possession. Further warrants may be issued in the case, which is ongoing at this time, according to officials […]
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6 people injured following shooting at memorial for man shot a year ago
RACINE – Six people were injured following a shooting that happened Sunday night near Yout and Carter street. Officers with the Racine Police Department were called at 9:12 p.m. to a report of people being loud and driving recklessly in the area. When they arrived, several people jumped a fence and started shooting, according to […]
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BREAKING: Racine Police warn neighbors of critical incident on Clairmont Street
UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: A federal agent is in stable condition after being shot during a multi-jurisdictional operation that happened early Wednesday morning on Clairmont Street. Officials with the Racine Police Department did not report whether the shooter was still at large. They issued the following statement: UPDATE: 10:46 a.m.: Some media outlets have reported that […]
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Racine man found shot in apparent home invasion, prompts homicide investigation
RACINE – A 31-year-old man was shot Monday evening inside a home at 1009 Monroe Avenue in an apparent home invasion, which has prompted a homicide investigation. Officers responded to the home at 10:04 p.m. to a report of a possible home invasion in progress, according to a press release by the Racine Police Department. […]
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Racine Police Investigating Fatal Bus-Minibike Collision
RACINE – Racine Police are investigating the collision of a city bus and a motorized mini bike that killed a 28-year-old man here Tuesday evening. Police and first responders were called to Yout and Carter streets about 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The mini bike operator, who has not been identified, died at the scene of severe […]
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Theft Apparent Motive in Rannow Homicide
RACINE – The theft of a video gaming system by a suspect with a “recognizable gait” was behind the August 12 homicide of Rebecca Rannow, 41, according to a criminal complaint issued by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. Montreal D. Greer, 39, of the 1100 block of Yout Street, was charged with […]
