"Reckless convoy:" Suspects sought after 5 vehicles stolen in Illinois, chase reaching 115mph on I-94
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects after car thieves turned off their headlights and traveled at more than 100 miles-per-hour on I-94 -- weaving through traffic in an effort to escape from deputies.
Racine Co. Sheriff: Woman allegedly struck her husband with vehicle
RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office say a woman is in custody after allegedly striking her husband with a vehicle early Sunday, February 19th.A news release from the sheriff's office indicates shortly after midnight, the Racine County Communications Center received notification there was a man in his early 30s bleeding from the back of his head on S.
Hit-and-run crash: Officials need your help to track down suspect vehicle
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff’s Office is looking for your help in their search for a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Saturday evening, February 11th.
Racine man accused of hitting female deputy inside jail; 4th attack on law enforcement in less than 4 months
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man is accused of attacking a female Racine County Sheriff's deputy inside the Racine County Jail.
Caught on camera: Woman armed with hammer or hatchet robs gas station
RACINE COUNTY -- Authorities hope you can help identify a suspect in the armed robbery of a gas station in Kansasville.Officials say around 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd the Racine County Communications Center received a call that there was a robbery panic alarm set at the BP gas station on Durand Ave.
"We're not punching bags:" Racine County's sheriff concerned about attacks on corrections officers
RACINE -- Three attacks inside Racine County correctional facilities aimed at correctional officers.
35-year-old man charged after investigators found heroin, cocaine, LSD, pot in his Mount Pleasant home
RACINE COUNTY -- A 35-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested on Monday, January 23rd, and he's facing drug charges.
Kenosha police officer on administrative leave, faces possible charges
KENOSHA -- A Kenosha police officer was arrested early Sunday, January 1st and faces possible charges including battery, officials say.A news release from the Kenosha Police Department says the officer, age 29, became involved in an altercation stemming from a personal matter.
Man recovering after being shot in stomach at Union Grove apartment complex
UNION GROVE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in Union Grove.According to officials, deputies were called out to an apartment on West Street shortly after midnight for a rescue call.
Rollover crash in the Town of Burlington leads to OWI arrest
RACINE COUNTY -- A Town of Burlington man is in serious condition after a rollover crash that happened late Friday, December 2nd.
Lucia Hernandez-Alvarez, accused of killing her own 2 children, found dead in Kenosha County Jail
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of an inmate who died Wednesday morning, November 2nd at the Kenosha County Jail Pre-Trial Facility -- and FOX6 News has confirmed that death involved an inmate accused of killing her own two children.According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, the inmate was found by jail staff shortly before 7:00 a.m. Wednesday not breathing, with no pulse in their bed.Correctional officers, jail medical staff, and the Kenosha Fire Department responded and determined that the inmate was deceased.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office say the inmate is Lucia Hernandez-Alvarez -- accused of killing her own children on September 11th, 2015.Racine County Sheriff's officials say preliminary autopsy results indicate Hernandez-Alvarez committed suicide.Hernandez-Alvarez had a court date scheduled for November 4th -- a status conference.
Deputies use GPS coordinates to find lost 64-year-old hunter in Burlington
BURLINGTON -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday evening, November 2nd used GPS coordinates to locate a 64-year-old hunter lost in the Town of Burlington.The call for this incident came in just after 5:00 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the hunter became lost on public land at the Hoosier Creek Wildlife Area.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Racine County after striking mailbox, tree
TOWN OF RAYMOND -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night, November 1st in the Town of Raymond.It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m. in the 3600 block of 108th St in the in the Town of Raymond.A 911 caller advised that a motorcycle appeared to have struck a mailbox and tree -- and the operator did not appear to be breathing after the crash.Deputies arriving on scene confirmed the crash involved the single motorcycle, and the motorcyclist was pronounced dead.According to Racine County Sheriff's officials, based on evidence at the scene, the accident appeared to have happened hours prior to the 911 call reporting the accident.The caller dialed 911 after coming upon the crash.The cause of the crash is still under investigation at this time, but speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor.
Waterford man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting "vulnerable" 14-year-old girl sentenced to prison
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a "vulnerable" 14-year-old girl back in 2014 has been sentenced in the case against him.76-year-old James Barnak on October 17th pleaded guilty to a felony charge of second degree sexual assault of a child.In court on Tuesday, November 1st, Barnak was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison, and three years extended supervision.That's to be served concurrently with a sentence handed down for Barnak in a case out of Walworth County, filed in November of 2014.
50-year-old man accused of punching 7-year-old boy during birthday party in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A Pleasant Prairie man has been criminally charged, accused of physically assaulting a seven-year-old boy during a birthday party in September.
"This was truly unexpected:" Racine County corrections officer attacked by 17-year-old inmate
RACINE COUNTY -- Unpredictable and unprovoked -- that's what officials at the Racine County Sheriff's Office are saying about the battery of one of their own inside the county jail.
Jailed for armed robbery, but now could face "battery to a corrections officer" charge
RACINE COUNTY -- He was already in jail for armed robbery charges, now Deonte Anderson faces a possible charge of "battery to a corrections officer."Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office say late on Monday, October 17th, Anderson violently attacked a Racine County Jail Corrections Officer in the intake area of the jail.
Racine County Sheriff's deputy saves the life of woman choking in Union Grove
RACINE -- Official with the Racine County Sheriff's Office tell FOX6 News a deputy was able to save a woman's life using the Heimlich maneuver on Wednesday, October 12th.The deputy was in the area near 11th and Vine when a choking incident was called in.It was reported that a 53-year-old woman's lips were turning blue, and food was coming out of her nose when the deputy arrived.The woman refused transport to a hospital after the deputy successfully used the Heimlich maneuver on her.
Charged: Women admit to running prostitution operation with "several customers" out of Union Grove home
RACINE COUNTY -- Two Union Grove women have now been officially charged -- and officials say they admitted to running a prostitution operation out of a home in the area.
Undercover investigation: Women accused of running prostitution operation in Union Grove
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office say two women, ages 27 and 28 were arrested and are being held on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges -- accused of being involved in a potential prostitution operation.