RACINE — The Racine Police Department (RPD) wants Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners to be aware of the significant increase of these models occurring theft in the City of Racine. According to the department, over the past few months theft and attempted theft has occurred more frequently during overnight hours. “Numerous apprehensions of offenders have […]
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Alejandro Sierra charged with homicide after shooting death of Alexis Fisher
RACINE, Wis. — Alejandro Sierra was charged by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Friday with first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly shooting and killing Alexis Fisher. If convicted of the charge, Sierra faces life in prison, according to the criminal complaint. Racine County Court Commissioner Alice Rudebusch set a $500,000 cash bond in court […]
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Murder suspect Alejandro Sierra apprehended 2 blocks from Racine Police Department
RACINE, WI — Alejandro Sierra, a man suspected of shooting and killing Alexis Fisher, is in police custody Thursday night after being apprehended about two blocks from the Racine Police Department. Sierra was wanted for first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Racine woman that occurred early Saturday near the roundabout of […]
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WANTED: Alejandro Sierra by U.S. Marshals as suspect in April 15 Racine homicide
RACINE – The U.S. Marshals Service and Racine Police are looking for Alejandro Sierra, 30, a suspect in a homicide that occurred here last Saturday morning (April 15). Sierra is wanted for 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide in the shooting death of a 36-year-old Racine woman that occurred early Saturday near the roundabout of State Street and […]
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Racine Police investigating early Saturday homicide of 36-year-old woman
RACINE — Racine Police are investigating the shooting death of a 36-year-old woman early Saturday. Racine Police Department (RPD) and Racine Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a woman down in the roadway at the Spring Street/State Street roundabout shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, police found the woman, who had died […]
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OP-Ed: Racine’s public safety challenges: a deep dive
Voters in Racine County will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their chosen candidates. Once the winners are announced, those elected will need to tackle issues that are complex and somewhat daunting. And by no means should what I am about to write be taken as an endorsement of any candidate. I […]
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Missing since March 26: Racine Police seek public help in locating woman
RACINE — The Racine Police Department (RPD) is seeking the public’s help in finding a Racine woman who is missing and possibly endangered. Lasheky “Sheky” Hill, 46, was last seen shortly before 10 p.m. last Sunday (March 26) in the 1100 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. She is described as a Black […]
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Fire causes $48k in damages to Pearl Street storage building
RACINE — Fire caused an estimated $48,000 in damage to a storage building and its contents in the 1000 block of Pearl Street on Thursday morning. No one was injured. The Racine Fire Department (RFD) was called to the scene at about 11 a.m. on Thursday by a neighbor who saw smoke coming from a […]
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TV commercials airing in Racine mayor’s race
RACINE — Television commercials related to the Racine mayoral race between incumbent Cory Mason and challenger Henry Perez have aired on Milwaukee TV stations this week. The election is Tuesday, April 4. Concerned Citizens for Safer Streets LLC commercial An independent campaign expenditure committee, called Concerned Citizens for Safer Streets LLC, produced and aired an […]
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Racine Police Department: An opportunity to rebuild, address issues facing forward
Recently Mayor Cory Mason signed an agreement with the Racine Police Department which has been touted as offering the highest pay in the state. As a criminal defense attorney, I am often asked about my feelings toward the police. Some of the best people and some of the worst people I know have chosen law […]
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Racine Police, City reach tentative contract deal
RACINE — A tentative agreement, announced Friday between the Racine Police Association and the City of Racine, could give police a new contract for the first time in more than two years. The deal, which includes a raise and benefits package for police officers, goes before the Racine Common Council’s Finance & Personnel Committee next […]
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Racine Police investigating Mead Street traffic fatality of 18-year-old
RACINE – Racine Police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident that killed an 18-year-old female in the 1800 block of Mead Street on Tuesday evening. Police and emergency personnel were called to the scene shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. They found a heavily damaged GMC SUV on Mead Street with the 18-year-old, who received […]
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Doris Marie Esson, 95, had a home full of love and laughter
Obituary for Doris Marie Esson Our beautiful and amazing mother, Doris Marie (Nee: Burnett) Esson, 95, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2023, at Waterford Senior Living. We came to her, four of us in three years, and she selflessly and tirelessly raised us in a house full of love and laughter. We were truly […]
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Racine Fire Department responds to 2 structure fires in 2 days
RACINE, Wis. — Firefighters with the Racine Fire Department (RFD) were dispatched to nearly back-to-back fires within the city’s limits Wednesday and Thursday. The fires, which took place on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and High Street, were both identified as structure fires to multi-story residences, according to press releases by the Racine Fire Department. […]
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Red Apple collects over 7k boxes of cereal in record-breaking attempt, helps neighbors in need
RACINE — Boxes of cereal lined the stairs, piled up in classrooms and filled the gym at Red Apple Elementary School, 914 St Patrick St., on Feb. 3 for a world-record cereal box domino attempt. First grade students and staff celebrate the completion of the cereal box domino push on Feb. 3 at Red Apple […]