1 dead, 1 injured after crash on US 45 NB at 7 Mile Road in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 northbound at 7 Mile Road in Racine County Monday night, July 29.It happened around 5:40 p.m.Initial callers reported that a woman was trapped in her car but conscious -- and the other vehicle was on its roof and its driver was unconscious.
RACINE COUNTY -- One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 northbound at 7 Mile Road in Racine County Monday night, July 29.It happened around 5:40 p.m.Initial callers reported that a woman was trapped in her car but conscious -- and the other vehicle was on its roof and its driver was unconscious.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to downloading child porn 'for several years,' stealing children's underwear
RACINE COUNTY -- Twelve felony charges were filed Wednesday, July 24 against a Sturtevant man prosecutors said admitted to downloading and possessing child pornography, along with children's underwear he stole from the laundry room at his apartment building.Joshua Wyant, 38, faces 12 counts of possession of child pornography.According to a criminal complaint, investigators identified an IP address engaged in peer-to-peer sharing of child pornography.
RACINE COUNTY -- Twelve felony charges were filed Wednesday, July 24 against a Sturtevant man prosecutors said admitted to downloading and possessing child pornography, along with children's underwear he stole from the laundry room at his apartment building.Joshua Wyant, 38, faces 12 counts of possession of child pornography.According to a criminal complaint, investigators identified an IP address engaged in peer-to-peer sharing of child pornography.
'No room for error:' FOX6 rides along with semi driver through tight I-94 construction zone
RACINE COUNTY -- In the wake of major crashes in the construction zone along I-94 in Racine County, FOX6 News on Tuesday, July 23 got a new perspective on the dangerous stretch of roadway, as we rode along with a truck driver who said he encounters things like speeding, crashes, and reckless behavior on a regular basis.The construction zone begins in the southern portion of Milwaukee County and continues through Kenosha County.
RACINE COUNTY -- In the wake of major crashes in the construction zone along I-94 in Racine County, FOX6 News on Tuesday, July 23 got a new perspective on the dangerous stretch of roadway, as we rode along with a truck driver who said he encounters things like speeding, crashes, and reckless behavior on a regular basis.The construction zone begins in the southern portion of Milwaukee County and continues through Kenosha County.
'It went terribly wrong:' Woman pepper sprayed, robbed while trying to sell iPhones in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seeking two men after a woman, 35, was pepper sprayed and robbed while trying to sell two iPhones.
CALEDONIA -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seeking two men after a woman, 35, was pepper sprayed and robbed while trying to sell two iPhones.
Racine County Jail inmate accused of stabbing corrections officer with pen during fingerprinting
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County Jail inmate stands accused of attacking a corrections officer Tuesday morning, July 16 -- as officials worked to obtain fingerprints.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said the violent attack happened as the corrections officers tried to obtain fingerprints.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County Jail inmate stands accused of attacking a corrections officer Tuesday morning, July 16 -- as officials worked to obtain fingerprints.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said the violent attack happened as the corrections officers tried to obtain fingerprints.
'Here are the facts:' Sheriff responds to supervisor who said residents spotted ICE agents in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Tuesday, July 16 issued a lengthy response after a Racine County supervisor said residents had reported seeing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the community.Racine County Supervisor Fabi Maldonadon (2nd District) issued this statement to Sheriff Schmaling Tuesday, and shared it with the media:
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Tuesday, July 16 issued a lengthy response after a Racine County supervisor said residents had reported seeing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the community.Racine County Supervisor Fabi Maldonadon (2nd District) issued this statement to Sheriff Schmaling Tuesday, and shared it with the media:
Officials: Convicted felon charged with selling cocaine in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 39-year-old Racine County man is facing several charges for allegedly selling cocaine.The Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant near 15th Street and Park Avenue on Tuesday, July 16.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, tips led them to 39-year-old Terry Jackson, who is a convicted felon with a history of selling drugs in Wisconsin and Illinois.
RACINE COUNTY -- A 39-year-old Racine County man is facing several charges for allegedly selling cocaine.The Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant near 15th Street and Park Avenue on Tuesday, July 16.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, tips led them to 39-year-old Terry Jackson, who is a convicted felon with a history of selling drugs in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Man with lengthy drug history arrested after hash, mushrooms, meth, crack, MDMA, found in home
BURLINGTON -- A man on probation in a drug case was arrested Thursday, July 11 after drugs were found when a search warrant was executed at his home on Market Street near Sheldon Street in Burlington.Racine County sheriff's officials said the search warrant was executed as a result of multiple controlled purchases from the home.In the home, investigators ound 38.6 grams of hash, 94.6 grams of mushrooms, 18.7 grams of crystal meth, 11.1 grams of crack, 3.5 grams of MDMA, 20 Suboxone strips, a digital scale, packaging materials, and drug paraphernalia.The 48-year-old man was taken into custody for a probation violation.Sheriff's officials said the convicted felon has a lengthy criminal history involving drugs in Wisconsin and several other states.
BURLINGTON -- A man on probation in a drug case was arrested Thursday, July 11 after drugs were found when a search warrant was executed at his home on Market Street near Sheldon Street in Burlington.Racine County sheriff's officials said the search warrant was executed as a result of multiple controlled purchases from the home.In the home, investigators ound 38.6 grams of hash, 94.6 grams of mushrooms, 18.7 grams of crystal meth, 11.1 grams of crack, 3.5 grams of MDMA, 20 Suboxone strips, a digital scale, packaging materials, and drug paraphernalia.The 48-year-old man was taken into custody for a probation violation.Sheriff's officials said the convicted felon has a lengthy criminal history involving drugs in Wisconsin and several other states.
Serious crash temporarily closes lanes on I-41/94 NB at County G in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A serious crash closed lanes on I-41/94 northbound at County Highway G Sunday night, July 14 in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- A serious crash closed lanes on I-41/94 northbound at County Highway G Sunday night, July 14 in Racine County.
Milwaukee man taken to hospital via Flight for Life after crash involving pickup in Racine County
VILLAGE OF RAYMOND -- A Milwaukee man, 44, was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life after a crash Sunday morning, July 14 in the Village of Raymond in Racine County.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, around 10:15 a.m., the Milwaukee man failed to stop for a stop sign, and his pickup truck struck a vehicle driven by a woman, 21, from LaCrosse.The LaCrosse woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance.There were no other occupants in either of the vehicles.The crash happened on 76th Street at County Highway G.
VILLAGE OF RAYMOND -- A Milwaukee man, 44, was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life after a crash Sunday morning, July 14 in the Village of Raymond in Racine County.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, around 10:15 a.m., the Milwaukee man failed to stop for a stop sign, and his pickup truck struck a vehicle driven by a woman, 21, from LaCrosse.The LaCrosse woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance.There were no other occupants in either of the vehicles.The crash happened on 76th Street at County Highway G.
Disappearance of Lynn Rickard remains a mystery 2 years later
RACINE COUNTY -- Tuesday, June 25 marks two years since Kansasville woman Lynn Rickard disappeared.Investigators believe Rickard left her home through a window back on June 25 of 2017.
RACINE COUNTY -- Tuesday, June 25 marks two years since Kansasville woman Lynn Rickard disappeared.Investigators believe Rickard left her home through a window back on June 25 of 2017.
Caught on camera: Racine officials need your help to identify man wanted in burglary
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that happened early Sunday morning, June 23 at Chance's in Rochester.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that happened early Sunday morning, June 23 at Chance's in Rochester.
'Worst accident:' 2 killed, 2 hurt in crash, fire that shut down I-41/94 at 50th Road
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were killed and two others were hurt in a crash and fire that happened along I-41/94 at 50th Road in Racine County on Wednesday, June 19 -- shutting down the interstate for hours.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were killed and two others were hurt in a crash and fire that happened along I-41/94 at 50th Road in Racine County on Wednesday, June 19 -- shutting down the interstate for hours.
Sheriff: Union Grove mail carrier accused of stealing Menards rebate cards from 'multiple victims'
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said a Union Grove mail carrier was arrested on mail fraud and identity theft charges, accused of stealing Menards rebate cards from multiple victims.Sheriff's officials said on May 6, they were contacted by a Union Grove resident who reported his Menards rebate card was stolen and used at the Mount Pleasant Menards.An investigation revealed he wasn't the only victim.Justicia Balogun of Union Grove, a mail carrier in the area, admitted to taking and spending the rebate cards, sheriff's officials said.She was arrested on nine counts of mail fraud and seven counts of identity theft.Sheriff's officials asked that anyone who may be missing Menards rebate cards check the status of the card, and if used without authorization, to please contact authorities.
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said a Union Grove mail carrier was arrested on mail fraud and identity theft charges, accused of stealing Menards rebate cards from multiple victims.Sheriff's officials said on May 6, they were contacted by a Union Grove resident who reported his Menards rebate card was stolen and used at the Mount Pleasant Menards.An investigation revealed he wasn't the only victim.Justicia Balogun of Union Grove, a mail carrier in the area, admitted to taking and spending the rebate cards, sheriff's officials said.She was arrested on nine counts of mail fraud and seven counts of identity theft.Sheriff's officials asked that anyone who may be missing Menards rebate cards check the status of the card, and if used without authorization, to please contact authorities.