RACINE, Wis. — BeLeaf Survivors, an organization dedicated to supporting sexual assault and child abuse survivors, is gearing up for its “Healing Lights: Giving Hope” fundraiser set to take place on May 3 at the Roma Lodge in Racine. This annual event, crucial for funding BeLeaf’s extensive support services, will feature wine tasting, appetizers, desserts, […]
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Co-defendant in human trafficking scheme in court for arraignment pleads not guilty
RACINE — One of two people arrested on human trafficking allegations claiming he coerced a young woman into sex work was in Racine County Circuit Court on Thursday last week. Tyrone Smith, 47, pleaded not guilty to human trafficking, second-degree sexual assault with use of force, aggravated battery with use of a dangerous weapon and […]
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Racine man charged with sexual assault and more facing over 50 years prison
RACINE — A violent reaction to the end of a relationship led to six criminal charges – including one for second-degree sexual assault – against a 25-year-old Racine man. The second-degree sexual assault charge filed against Kavon Bailey carries a maximum prison term of 40 years and a $100,000 fine. Bailey, who remains in custody […]
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Woman pleads not guilty to human trafficking; state files 2nd case against her
RACINE — A woman accused of using violence to coerce another woman into sex work was in Racine County Circuit Court on Thursday for arraignment. Patricia Oliver, 38, pleaded not guilty to felony human trafficking and false imprisonment. Patricia Oliver – While Oliver was in court, she was informed the Racine County DA’s Office filed […]
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Human trafficking reported out of Racine, couple facing over 30 years prison
RACINE — A 38-year-old Racine woman and a 47-year-old man from Louisville remain in custody on a $50,000 cash bond, both accused of human trafficking. Patricia Oliver, of Racine, is charged with felony counts of human trafficking and false imprisonment, along with misdemeanor counts of battery and theft. The two felonies carry a potential total […]
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Racine pastor facing over 75 years prison for alleged sexual assault of 2 teen girls
RACINE — A pastor of a Racine church faces more than 75 years in prison after an investigation into alleged sexual assault of two different females. Bernabe Leon Alvarez, 37, of Racine, is charged with two felony counts of sexual exploitation by a therapist, one felony count of repeated sexual assault of a child and […]
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Man acquitted of child sexual assault after 3-hour jury deliberation
RACINE — A man charged with two sex crimes against a child was acquitted on Wednesday after a two-day jury trial in Racine County Circuit Court. Elijah Mosley, 22, was found not guilty of first-degree child sexual assault/intercourse with a person under 12 and a category C felony sex crime against a child. The jury […]
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Burlington woman pleads not guilty to child sexual assault charges against 12-year-old boy
RACINE — A woman facing seven felony counts relating to child sexual assault was in Racine County Circuit Court on Wednesday for arraignment. Kerry Hughes, 41, of Burlington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of child sexual assault, using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, child enticement, causing a child to view sex […]
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Possession of cocaine, fleeing an officer could send Racine man to prison for 7 years
RACINE — Suspicious behavior by a 47-year-old Racine man led police to attempt a traffic stop on Dec. 28, which turned into two felony charges including possession of cocaine filed last week. Frederick Price is charged with felony counts of attempting to flee/elude an officer and possession of cocaine, which both carry a possible prison […]
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Alleged sexual assault of 12-year-old boy could send Burlington woman to prison for life
BURLINGTON — A criminal complaint filed Friday by the Racine County District Attorney’s Office offers more details into an alleged sexual relationship between a 41-year-old Burlington woman and a then 12-year-old boy. The woman faces six felony charges that could put her in prison for the rest of her life. Kerry Hughes was charged Thursday […]
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Burlington woman accused of sexual assault of child under 13, police suspect more victims to come forward
BURLINGTON — A 41-year-old Burlington woman was ordered held on a $250,000 cash bond after her arrest on six felony charges Wednesday, including two for first-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13 years old. Kerry Hughes made her initial appearance in Racine County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon. Along with the two first-degree […]
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Stanger, with 73 counts relating to sex crimes, sentenced to 43 years in prison
RACINE — A man charged with 73 counts for dozens of sex crimes was sentenced Friday in Racine County Circuit Court to a lengthy term in prison. Shane Stanger, 48, was sentenced to 43 years for filming himself sexually assaulting a woman who was unconscious, filming people using the bathroom where he worked, and possessing […]
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Racine man Puchter in custody after new felony charges could lead to 46 years in prison
RACINE – 51-year-old Racine man Paul Puchter, free on a signature bond in a felony sexual assault of a child case, remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $250,000 cash bond after his arrest for allegedly attempting to intimidate both the victim and the witness earlier this month. Paul Puchter now is […]
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Man pleads guilty to 2nd-degree sexual assault of a child; jury trial canceled
RACINE — A man charged with sexually abusing a child agreed to plead guilty to a reduced number of charges – avoiding a jury trial scheduled for Tuesday. Michael Mosley, 31, pleaded no contest to second-degree sexual assault of a child. Three additional counts of sex crimes against a child will be dismissed but read […]
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6th OWI, drug charges could mean 17 years prison for Mount Pleasant man
RACINE — A 51-year-old Mount Pleasant man with a criminal record that dates back to 1992 now faces four new charges, including a felony for his sixth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense after a single-car crash Nov. 7 in Racine. In addition to the felony OWI charge, which carries a maximum possible prison term of […]