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 […]
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UPDATE: Police arrest homicide suspect in Rebecca Rannow murder
Montreal D. Greer UPDATE: Officials with the Racine Police Department arrested a man in the murder of Rebecca Rannow, who was found dead in her home in August. Montreal D. Greer, 40, of Racine, faces a first-degree intentional homicide charge. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office has not officially charged Greer. He has been in […]
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Suspect apprehended following bank robbery
RACINE – A 20-year-old South Milwaukee man is in police custody following a bank robbery that happened Friday morning at North Shore Bank, 3911 N. Main St. Officers with the Racine, Caledonia and Wind Point police departments responded at 9:05 a.m. for a report of a bank robbery. The suspect fled the bank on foot […]
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1 person dead, one charged with drunk driving in car crash
RACINE — One person died in a two-car crash that happened Sunday night on Main and Kewaunee street. The driver of the other car was also charged with drunk driving. Stephanie Raggs, 49, of Racine, was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office with operating a vehicle while suspended – causing death, drunk driving […]
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UPDATE: Multiple people shot on Racine Street, police say
UPDATE: Officials with the Racine Police Department say three people — a 21-year-old, 18-year-old, and 17-year-old –were shot early Monday morning. Two of the people shot are in stable condition. ORIGINAL STORY – Multiple people suffered gunshot wounds in a shooting that happened at 12:13 a.m. Monday morning in the 1200 Block of Racine Street. […]
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Racine Police Identify Tuesday Homicide Victim
RACINE – Racine Police have identified the victim of a Tuesday afternoon homicide as Musa T. Musa, 44, of Racine. Musa was shot in the area of LaSalle and English streets. The incident remains under investigation. Police responded to the scene about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday where they found Musa had received an apparent gunshot wound. […]
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Police Seek Public Help With Homicide Investigation
RACINE – The Racine Police Department (RPD) is seeking the public’s help with the investigation of the homicide of a woman at a home on Edgewood Avenue last Friday. Police responded to the home in the 1600 block of Edgewood at 5:47 p.m. Friday to make a welfare check. The woman’s body was found inside. […]
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ATM Robbery Suspects Caught in Illinois
RACINE – Two suspects, wanted in the robbery of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) technician here were apprehended about 185 miles away in Illinois Thursday morning. The Racine Police Department (RPD) reported that an ATM technician working at Chase Bank, 5815 21st St., was approached by two fully masked men about 1 p.m. Wednesday. The […]
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AMBER ALERT: Racine Police searching for missing children
RACINE – Officers with the Racine Police Department are searching for four missing children. They are thought to be in the company of Ariania A. Boutwell, who may be traveling in a 2016 red Chevy Sonic sedan. The car has an unknown Illinois temporary tag. Her direction of travel is unknown. If you have any […]
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Racine Police Apprehend Juveniles, Stolen SUV After Shots Fired
RACINE – Racine Police apprehended five juveniles in a stolen SUV after a chase and shots fired incident here Monday evening. An officer observed an SUV “driving in a very reckless manner” near 9th Street and Memorial Drive about 10:45 p.m. Monday, according to a Racine Police Department (RPD) news release. When the officer pulled […]
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Racine Police Arrest Attempted Homicide Suspect
RACINE – Racine Police apprehended a 22-year-old suspect in connection with attempted homicide following a 2 ½-hour negotiation with police tactical units at a Racine apartment complex on Wednesday. Kevion A. Minor was wanted for allegedly shooting a 41-year-old person multiple times at a site in the 3300 block of Hamlin Street on April 30. […]
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Sex Assault Suspect Tied Up, Held For Police
RACINE – A 23-year-old man, accused of sexual assault, was tied up with rope and a belt by his accusers and held for police last week, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office. Ever A. Barcelos-Venegas, of Racine, was charged with disorderly conduct and fourth degree sexual assault. Both […]
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Hometown Hero: John Hetland
Officer John Hetland died as a hero. This week, the Racine County Eye remembers and honors this individual because of Hetland’s sacrifices two years ago. Hetland served as a Police Officer for the Racine Police Department. In addition, he spent 24 years dedicated to the city of Racine. On June 17, 2019, Hetland was shot […]
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High-speed chases result in house arrest
A Sturtevant man faces multiple charges after a series of high-speed chases through Racine County in an SUV, court documents show. Marquis Thomas, 21, faces one count of disorderly conduct, two counts of attempting to flee or elude an officer, three counts of obstructing an officer, and two counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety […]
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Statement from Mayor Mason on the Hiring of Alexander Ramirez for Assistant Chief
City of Racine – The following is statement from Racine Mayor Cory Mason on the PFC hiring Alexander Ramirez to be the Racine Police Department’s Assistant Chief of Police: “I am really pleased that Mr. Ramirez has agreed to come serve the City of Racine as Assistant Chief in the Racine Police Department. I enjoyed […]
