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 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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Racine Police Department Reopens Indoor Counter Jan. 24
RACINE – The Racine Police Department (RPD) will reopen its indoor front service counter at 730 Center St. effective Monday. The lobby and service counter were closed earlier this month because of concerns about the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus. Racine Police Department announced the change via its Facebook page over the weekend. The […]
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Racine Man Accused of Burglary, Firearm Possession
RACINE – A Racine man remained in custody on charges of burglary and possession of a firearm by a felon following an arrest earlier this week. The Racine County District Attorney’s office on Wednesday charged Jonnie R Lampkin, 26, of 722 Belmont Ave., with burglary of a building or dwelling, misdemeanor theft, and concealing stolen […]
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Teen Held in Shooting Incident
RACINE – A 16-year-old male remained in custody Thursday on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide after allegedly shooting at another individual he accused of being “a snitch.” The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Marcus Ward, 16, with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, five counts of recklessly endangering safety-use of a dangerous weapon, carrying a […]
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Two Suspects Attempt to Elude Police
RACINE – Two suspects attempted to separately elude Racine Police during a Monday traffic stop that resulted in drug-related charges. The Racine County District Attorney’s Office charged James JD Harris, 32, of 2101 90th St., Sturtevant, with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, attempting to flee or elude an officer and obstructing an officer. All […]
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Metro Drug Unit Arrests Man on Drug Charges
RACINE – The Racine County Metro Drug Unit arrested a Racine man early Wednesday on charges related to the sale of crack cocaine. Everett J. Ratliff, 37, was arrested at a home on McKinley Avenue near Cedar Bend Park in Racine. Metro Drug Unit agents and the Racine County Sheriff’s Office SWAT executed a search […]
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Suspect Leads Police on 5-Mile Chase
RACINE – A Kenosha man is accused of leading police on a 5-mile chase through residential neighborhoods at speeds of up to 85 mph on Monday. The Racine County District Attorney’s office charged Darren Simmons, 25, of Kenosha with attempting to flee or elude an officer, second-degree recklessly endangering safety and possession of THC-second offense. […]
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Police: Shooting Incident Was Attempted Murder-Suicide
RACINE – The Racine Police Department has determined that a shooting incident at a College Avenue apartment last Friday (January 15) was an attempted murder-suicide. Police reported Wednesday that an investigation indicated that Donta Cook, 49, shot Shelia Adams, 52, before shooting and killing himself. Adams remains hospitalized in stable condition. Police responded to a […]
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Police Urge Caution to Avoid Robbery, Scams
RACINE – With the year-end holidays approaching, the Racine Police Department (RPD) has seen a recent increase in robberies during property exchanges related to online transactions. The RPD offers these suggestions for completing online transactions (such as Facebook Marketplace or Craig’s List) that result in face-to-face exchanges. When meeting with a seller or buyer, use […]
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COP House releases playbook to serve as crime reduction model
RACINE – The Racine Police Department has released the “COP House Playbook” to help other police departments develop a community-oriented policing model that has been credited with contributing to the city’s historically low crime rates. The 132-page digital book discusses how law enforcement can enlist community resources to build and operate Community Oriented Policing (COP) […]
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Racine Police Offering Free Firearm Safety Kits; High Counts of Illegal Weapons Seen
RACINE – The Racine Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits starting this week. All safety kits include a cable-style gun lock and safety instruction brochure. The kits will be available starting Wednesday (Oct. 7), while supplies last, at the Ernest and Bernice Styberg COP House, 2347 Anthony Lane. […]
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Racine Police Department to distribute PPE
The Racine Police Department (RPD) announced Thursday that officers would distribute all-natural hand sanitizer and face masks to the community from their squad cars. Officers who are out in Racine’s neighborhoods every day will be handing out hand sanitizer and masks while supplies last. The overall goal is to create a safer and healthier Racine. […]
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Letter to the Editor: The complexities of reforming the City of Racine’s law enforcement agencies
Although I agree that some officers of the Racine Police Department undoubtedly need to undergo resocialization training as it pertains to their dealings with the city’s Black population, I think it is imperative that the training is facilitated by local specialists. Let me be clear from the start, this applies to officers of all races […]
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Suspects Sought in Racine Burglary
The Racine Police Department is looking for information regarding a burglary that happened at 8:40 p.m. on June 17 at a home located in the 1900 block of Dekoven Avenue. The two men took a tool box full of compressor tools. a bike, and a new bottle of laundry detergent. Any witnesses, or citizens with […]