Updated story 6:25 p.m. — What was thought to be a shootout or reports of shots fired at the Arcade Apartments instead seems to be a physical altercation between at least two men. Michelle Schimian from RG Natural Babies said she spoke with the girlfriend of the man who was attacked. The woman said her […]
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4 injured in 3 weekend shooting incidents, suspects at large
Racine police are asking for the public’s help apprehending the suspects responsible for injuring four people over the weekend in three separate shooting incidents. First shooting Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, police responded to the emergency room at Ascension Hospital for a report of an adult male with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. […]
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Shooting at State & Prospect leaves 5 people injured, shooter at large
RACINE – Racine police are asking for the public’s help apprehending the person or persons responsible for shooting five people overnight near the intersection of State and Prospect. Shooting victims not identified, conditions unknown According to a press release from RPD, four of the shooting victims are male, and one is female. Three of the […]
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Wanted: Montavius Dane for attempted homicide
RACINE – Racine police are asking for the public’s help locating 26-year-old Montavius Dane. He is wanted for first degree intentional attempted homicide. Montavius Dane Dane is 5’8″ and 180 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous and anyone who spots him should not approach him. Anyone with information about where Dane can be found […]
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Charges dismissed against latest Racine homicide victim
RACINE – Three cases were dismissed against Kareem A. McLain on Wednesday – two days after his death – in Racine County Circuit Court. McLain, 21, was shot to death Monday night in the 3000 block of 17th Street. He was the City of Racine’s seventh homicide. Police do not have anyone in custody yet. […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of personal safety – 7 tips to keep you safer
Personal safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. Personal safety is very important in our society. It is not uncommon, no matter where you are, to be at risk with your personal safety. These are just some suggestions to consider as you travel in the community. […]
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OPINION: A snapshot of gun safety – 4 important guidelines
Gun safety is the topic of this installment in the Racine County Eye’s “Snapshots of Safety” series. We have a preponderance of firearms in our community. There are big guns, little guns, and even guns that are real that look like fake guns. There are guns that you really can’t tell are guns unless you […]
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Man charged with using BB gun to threaten driver
Racine police say a man allegedly used a BB gun resembling a semi-automatic handgun to threaten another driver. Dylan Davis was charged Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor each of disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon and use of a facsimile firearm. If convicted, he faces up to 90 days […]
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DOJ: Racine police officer fired gun after subject was ‘seen with a handgun’
The Racine police officer and the man killed in the May 20 shooting incident have been identified, and the state Department of Justice has given a preliminary cause for the shooting. In a statement from State Attorney General Josh Kaul’s office, Racine police officer Zachary B. Brenner, a four-year veteran of the force, was identified […]
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Racine Police Officer Shoots, Kills Armed Suspect
RACINE – A Racine Police Department officer shot and killed an armed man after attempting to conduct a traffic stop Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. near 12th and Schiller streets on the city’s east side. At a Friday evening press briefing, Racine Police Chief Maurice Robinson stated that “the City of […]
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Police: DNA leads to suspect of 2 armed robberies
Racine police say a man who robbed two different establishments at gunpoint earlier this year was identified, in part, because of DNA he left behind on the weapon when he dropped it in a stranger’s yard, Shean Johnson, Jr. was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of armed robbery. If […]
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Police: Woman charged with firing into home with 6 children present
Racine police say a woman with a Georgia address is facing decades in prison after she participated in shooting into a home where six children were present. Hendria Jackson was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of discharging a weapon from a vehicle as a party to a crime and […]
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Brittany Booker Story: Crime Stoppers increases reward for Jackson arrest to $5k
Crime Stoppers of Racine County announced Tuesday that the reward for information leading to the arrest of Terry Jackson for the shooting death of Brittany Booker has increased from $2,000 to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of a private donor. Just over two weeks has passed since police say Jackson shot Booker in her car […]
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Man charged with theft, pointing a firearm & throwing credit card at owner
Racine police say a man who stole money from a friend last summer took another man’s credit card and pointed a gun at the man before throwing the man’s card back at him. Maurice Hatchett was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of possession of a firearm by a felon, […]
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Police: Man Faces 36 Years in Prison After Burglarizing Storage Units
A man is in custody after allegedly burglarizing several storage units. Racine police say a man who helped a couple move some items into a storage unit later used their code to gain entry to the facility and burglarize several units. Jason Jones was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count […]