Racine police say a man and woman were involved in a domestic dispute that left their kitchen a mess and both of them in handcuffs. Kevin Sell, 53, and Samantha Gerger, 37, both of Racine, are facing single misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, domestic violence. Sell faces an additional misdemeanor charge of battery. If convicted, […]
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Police: Two Charged After Caught in Sex Act Near School
**Updated 1:15 p.m. March 17 Racine police say a man and woman are facing charges after they were caught engaged in a sex act near Park High School while a boys basketball game was underway at the school. Eureka Gibbs, 51, of Racine, was charged Feb. 19 in Racine County Circuit Court with a single […]
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Police Seeking Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect
The male suspect who robbed a Family Dollar store at gunpoint remains at large, and police are asking for the public’s help apprehending him. On March 7, Racine police responded to Family Dollar, 3701 Durand Avenue, for a report of an armed robbery. Witnesses say a male of undetermined race brandished a grey handgun […]
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Teen Boy Leads Police to Alleged Grow Operation
Racine police say a 15-year-old boy led them to a sophisticated grow operation at his home. Now, four adults face serious drug charges. Nancy Ann Ezell, 58; Rebecca A. Teschler, 35; Charity A. Willenburg, 39; and Brian M. Wilson, 36, all of Racine, are facing multiple counts of second degree recklessly endangering safety, maintain drug trafficking place, manufacture/deliver THC, […]
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Police: Traffic Stop Leads to Crack Cocaine Arrests
Mount Pleasant police say a 64-year-old man and a female companion are facing drug charges after officers found crack during a traffic stop. Esker Atterberry, of Racine, was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, second or subsequent offense. If convicted, he could […]
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Craigslist Robberies Prompt Police Warnings
Racine police are warning residents to take precautions when answering ads on Craigslist to buy cars. Our friends at Racine Uncovered are reporting that three incidents in the last two weeks all involved individuals going to meet someone selling a car. In each instance, at least one suspect was armed with a handgun, and […]
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Child Enticement Suspect Sought
Racine police are asking for the public’s help finding a young man they say tried to get a child into a van near Fratt School. Officers on Wednesday were flagged down after school in the 2400 block of Hansen Avenue for a report of child enticement. According to witnesses, a child was walking home from […]
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Man Charged With Felony Hit And Run Following Crash
 A Muskego man was charged with a felony for leaving the scene of a crash he was involved in that left a woman injured, according to the criminal complaint. Matthew Dentice, 21, was charged with a hit and run-injury by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday. If convicted, Dentice faces up to […]
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K9 Dozer Helps Take Down Kidnapping Suspect
Racine Police Department K9 Dozer helped his human partners take down a kidnapping suspect Sunday on the top floor of the McMynn Parking Garage downtown. Samuel Jackson, 32, of Buffalo Grove, IL, remains in the Racine County Jail on two counts of obstruction for resisting arrest Sunday while police were trying to take him into […]
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Update: Cops Serve, Deliver Free Lunch at Texas Roadhouse
**Updated 9:15 p.m. March 13Â Local law enforcement officers will once again serve lunch April 7 for Special Olympics for the annual Guardians of the Flame Lunch fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. Diners will receive a free lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, fries, applesauce and a soda, and should leave a (very generous) tip to benefit […]
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Police: Man Found with 20 Pounds of Pot, Cash, Plants
A 25-year-old Racine man is facing mulitple drug charges after officers say they found over 20 pounds of marijuana and a sophisticated grow operation at his home. Steven Kutches is in the Racine County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond, according to a story on Racine Uncovered. Officers say they found 20 pounds in […]
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Unlocked, Running Car Stolen; Suspect(s) at Large
Racine police are looking for the suspect(s) responsible for stealing a car Friday from the driveway of a residence in the 3600 block of 10th Avenue. Officers say the car – a 2002 Black Impala, with the license plate of 194-EDF – was unlocked and running to warm up when it was taken. Police are asking […]
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Photos and news coverage: Mitchell Elementary Fire
Students at Mitchell Elementary and Middle School, 2713 Drexel Ave., will have off from school Feb. 28 after a fire ripped through the gym and the roof collapsed in the early morning hours on Feb. 27. Check out this video from Mark Czerniac of the fire. Officials with the Racine Unified School District also issued […]
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$75,000 Cash Bond Assigned Child Porn Defendant
A 26-year-old Racine man who police say admitted to sexually assaulting a young boy and was in possession of child pornography remains in the Racine County Jail on a $75,000 cash bond. Samuel Hawkins, of the 1600 block of West Lawn, was charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with the following: Single felony […]
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Caledonia Man Charged After Police Find Bags Of Marijuana
A Caledonia man was charged with felony drug charges after Racine Police found $12,000 worth of marijuana in his car and at his residence. Vincent Cain, 56, was arrested for possession of marijuana, and intent to deliver or manufacture, and maintaining a drug trafficking place, by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office on Feb. 14. […]