RACINE ⏤ Pieces of flesh and blood in a broken window led to the Racine County District Attorney’s office to file burglary and misdemeanor theft charges against a 47-year-old man. Robert D. Petty Jr., whose address was listed as Minneapolis, was being held in the Racine County Jail as of Wednesday. He faces charges of […]
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Multiple weapons charges filed against Racine man
The Racine County Courthouse. File photo. RACINE – The Racine District Attorney’s office has charged Elijah A. Sullivan, 26, of Racine, with weapon and theft-related crimes. Racine Police took Sullivan into custody Oct. 9, where he remained as of Wednesday afternoon. Sullivan faces three counts of possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. Two […]
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Kenosha man facing burglary in Racine; slew of charges in Kenosha Co.
A Kenosha man appeared in court Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly robbing a Racine gas station. Quentin T. Pompy, 49, is charged with robbery with threat of force for allegedly robbing a Speedway on Washington Avenue in Racine. The Racine County District Attorney’s office has also charged Pompy with a drug-related felony. In […]
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Former employee charged in Ivanhoe Pub burglary
RACINE – A former employee is facing burglary and theft charges for allegedly helping a man steal alcohol from The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery in August. John G. Nash, 47, of Mount Pleasant, is charged with burglary of a building and felony theft/movable property valued at $2,500 to $5,000, both as a party to a […]
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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 […]
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Woman Walked Away With $4,000 Envelope; Got Caught: Report
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say a 32-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged after she found an envelope containing $4,000 at a gas station, then lied about being its owner before walking off with it. Authorities say Holly A. Krueger has been charged with theft. If she’s convicted, she faces up to […]
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The Benefits Of Invisible Burglar Bars For Your Home’s Safety
Theft and robbery are still very much prevalent today. These cases are inherent risks that come with homeownership. However, there are things that you can do to protect your home. One of these solutions is burglar bars. All thanks to innovation, today’s burglar bars come in all forms and variations. What’s more, burglar bars are […]
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Racine Sheriff Investigating Burglaries, Stolen Vehicles, Thefts
RACINE COUNTY, WI — Authorities in Racine County say there has been a rash of property crimes in western Racine County this week, and are urging residents to secure their vehicles and homes overnight. This rash of incidents appears to by just a day or two later than a rash of similar crimes in Waukesha […]
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Back-to-back break-ins bring felony charges against Racine man
Thefts from a residence on back-to-back days last week led to six criminal charges being filed against a 38-year-old Racine man. Max Adrian was charged in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony charges of burglary of a building/dwelling, a felony charge of attempted burglary and misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an […]
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Burglary and bail jumping charges result from theft of mower, snow blower, ladder
A 56-year-old Racine man faces two felony burglary charges and four felony bail-jumping charges after his arrest Monday. The burglary charges filed Wednesday in Racine County Circuit Court against Reggie C. Hewing each carry a fine of $25,000 and 12 years, six months in prison. Each of the bail-jumping counts carry a fine of $10,000 […]
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New Berlin man charged with theft of tools from ex-employer in Union Grove
A former employee of a Union Grove asphalt company is accused of taking more than $6,500 in a burglary 11 days after he was terminated. Shawn M. Fanning, 41, New Berlin was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with a felony count of burglary of a building, along with two misdemeanor counts of theft […]
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Home nursing assistant charged with taking $400 from 88-year-old client
A 32-year-old employee of a nursing care company was charged Friday with theft for allegedly stealing from one of her clients. Elizabeth Y. Kramer, Racine, faces a $10,000 fine and six years in prison if she’s convicted. Because the alleged crime was committed against an elderly person, she also faces an additional fine of $10,000. […]
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Surf and turf theft leads to arrest and felony charges
Two Racine men are accused of treating themselves a surf-and-turf meal during a burglary last week at a local supermarket. John L. Murphy, 47, and Joshua Kosterman, 42, were charged Friday in Racine County Circuit Court with a felony count of burglary that carries a fine of $25,000 and 12 years, six months in prison. […]
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Racine man charged with theft of car, credit card
RACINE – A 40-year-old Racine man faces 14 criminal charges for his role in taking a car and using a credit card that did not belong to him. Richard Earl Davis was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with two felony counts of operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent, two felony counts of […]
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Couple took over $1,000 in merchandise from Dollar General, DA says
Two Racine residents face criminal charges for taking merchandise valued at more than $1,000 from Dollar General late last month. Luther L. Burkman, 34, is charged with a felony count of retail theft, which carries a fine of $10,000 and three years, six months in prison. Also charged is Naieysha Perry, 24, who faces two […]
