"Keep an eye out:" Kenosha County manhunt keeps surrounding communities on high alert
Kenosha County manhunt keeps surrounding communities on high alert
Kenosha County manhunt keeps surrounding communities on high alert
RACINE COUNTY -- Possible new clues have been found in the search for homicide suspect Andrew Obregon. Kenosha deputies have found a truck, believed to have been used by Obregon in a high-speed chase.
Andrew Obregon
The Kenosha County Sheriff says a white truck similar to what Obregon was last seen in, may have been located in a Racine County cornfield near Burlington.
As the manhunt moves forward, people living in the area are ready to do the same.
"Everybody knows everybody here. It's a meeting place, people come here to catch up on the local news," said Mike Masnica, Brighton.
At Jeddy's Bar in Brighton, the talk of the town is not what anyone wants to hear.
"We're kind of ground zero here," said Masnica.
Tuesday, October 6th Brighton is the town where homicide suspect Andrew Obregon was last spotted. He is wanted in connection to the death of Tywon Anderson.
For days, Obregon has eluded law enforcement and speeding away when they get close -- using the cornfields as a shield.
Tywon Anderson
Friday night, October 9th authorities were led to a Racine County cornfield, near Burlington. The white truck Obregon was last seen driving, may have been located.
Investigators from across the area are assisting, looking out for the suspect.
"I think everybody's on alert now, ready to provide any help they can," said Kenosha Police Department Lieutenant Brad Hetlet.
The uncertainty has put communities on high alert. Even Jeddy's Bar has changed some plans.
Jeddy's Bar
"We can't be out there in the cornfields, because that's where Obregon is," said Masnica.
A festival celebrating the 100 year old bar, has moved the route of its 5K run out of the cornfields.
"We're going to start at the bar and stay on the roads and come straight back on the state road," said Masnica.
The rest of the festival will continue as planned -- not letting the manhunt control their day-to-day.
"We'll keep an eye out and be careful, but we're not going to change what we do," said Masnica.
Law enforcement may be present at Saturday's festival. People say they are looking out and hope this all comes to an end very soon.