Threat found in Waterford school bathroom, officials speak with "person of interest"

Threat found in Waterford school bathroom, officials speak with "person of interest"

WATERFORD -- The Racine County Sheriff's Department is speaking with a person of interest in connection with a threat that was found in a Waterford grade school bathroom.The threat was communicated in a bathroom at Trailside Elementary School on Friday morning, October 9th.

WATERFORD -- The Racine County Sheriff's Department is speaking with a person of interest in connection with a threat that was found in a Waterford grade school bathroom.The threat was communicated in a bathroom at Trailside Elementary School on Friday morning, October 9th.

School bus driver Jason Stalbaum accused of driving off road while under influence of drugs

School bus driver Jason Stalbaum accused of driving off road while under influence of drugs

RACINE COUNTY -- 38-year-old Jason Stalbaum of Waterford is now facing four felony criminal charges in addition to four citations -- accused of driving a school bus while under the influence of drugs.

RACINE COUNTY -- 38-year-old Jason Stalbaum of Waterford is now facing four felony criminal charges in addition to four citations -- accused of driving a school bus while under the influence of drugs.

Deputies find corn stalks hanging from school bus; driver cited for OWI, accused of driving off road

Deputies find corn stalks hanging from school bus; driver cited for OWI, accused of driving off road

TOWN OF WATERFORD -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a school bus driver is facing several citations, including OWI first offense following an incident on Tuesday afternoon, October 6th.It happened around 2:15 p.m. in the Town of Waterford.At that time, the Racine County Communications Center received a 911 call indicating a school bus drove off the roadway into a cornfield and then came back out onto the road and continued driving on Buena Park Road.The Racine County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched and deputies learned that the bus was owned by S & J Bus Services Inc.

TOWN OF WATERFORD -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a school bus driver is facing several citations, including OWI first offense following an incident on Tuesday afternoon, October 6th.It happened around 2:15 p.m. in the Town of Waterford.At that time, the Racine County Communications Center received a 911 call indicating a school bus drove off the roadway into a cornfield and then came back out onto the road and continued driving on Buena Park Road.The Racine County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched and deputies learned that the bus was owned by S & J Bus Services Inc.

"It's such a disruption:" 14-year-old apprehended following threat at Yorkville school

"It's such a disruption:" 14-year-old apprehended following threat at Yorkville school

UNION GROVE --  Students were evacuated from Yorkville Elementary School in Union Grove Tuesday, October 6th after a bomb and weapons threat was found in a restroom.

UNION GROVE --  Students were evacuated from Yorkville Elementary School in Union Grove Tuesday, October 6th after a bomb and weapons threat was found in a restroom.

Andrew Obregon a suspect in homicide, he "doesn't want to go back to jail"

Andrew Obregon a suspect in homicide, he "doesn't want to go back to jail"

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said in a news conference on Tuesday, October 6th that he is confident Andrew Obregon is a "suspect" in the homicide of 37-year-old Tywon Anderson.

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said in a news conference on Tuesday, October 6th that he is confident Andrew Obregon is a "suspect" in the homicide of 37-year-old Tywon Anderson.

Busted: 31-year-old man now in custody in connection with armed robberies at Racine Co. libraries

Busted: 31-year-old man now in custody in connection with armed robberies at Racine Co. libraries

RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say an arrest has been made in connection with August armed robberies at two libraries.Shortly before noon on August 6th, Sheriff's officials were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Village of Rochester Library.Approximately 15 minutes after the initial call, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an attempted robbery at the Village of Waterford Library.Investigators and responding deputies immediately determined that the Waterford and Rochester incidents were related and launched a full-scale investigation into the matter.Now, we've learned a 31-year-old man has been taken into custody for these crimes.On Wednesday, September 30th, a search warrant was executed at the man's home in Burlington, and he was taken in to custody.He is currently being held on several felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incidents mentioned above.He is also currently being held on a probation hold from the Wisconsin DOC.

RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say an arrest has been made in connection with August armed robberies at two libraries.Shortly before noon on August 6th, Sheriff's officials were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Village of Rochester Library.Approximately 15 minutes after the initial call, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of an attempted robbery at the Village of Waterford Library.Investigators and responding deputies immediately determined that the Waterford and Rochester incidents were related and launched a full-scale investigation into the matter.Now, we've learned a 31-year-old man has been taken into custody for these crimes.On Wednesday, September 30th, a search warrant was executed at the man's home in Burlington, and he was taken in to custody.He is currently being held on several felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incidents mentioned above.He is also currently being held on a probation hold from the Wisconsin DOC.

Brown Deer man arrested, accused of receiving 18+ pounds of high-grade marijuana

Brown Deer man arrested, accused of receiving 18+ pounds of high-grade marijuana

RACINE COUNTY -- A 45-year-old Brown Deer man has been charged on Friday, September 25th with conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to deliver.

RACINE COUNTY -- A 45-year-old Brown Deer man has been charged on Friday, September 25th with conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to deliver.

Two hurt following single-vehicle crash in Town of Yorkville, alcohol appears to be factor

Two hurt following single-vehicle crash in Town of Yorkville, alcohol appears to be factor

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Communications Center received a 911 call of an accident that occurred at the intersection of STH 11 and 67th Drive in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County Wednesday night, September 23rd.Racine County Deputies responded and found that this was a single-car accident and there were two occupants in the car.

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Communications Center received a 911 call of an accident that occurred at the intersection of STH 11 and 67th Drive in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County Wednesday night, September 23rd.Racine County Deputies responded and found that this was a single-car accident and there were two occupants in the car.

Arrested: Man found on roof of Waterford school, had unloaded firearms in vehicle

Arrested: Man found on roof of Waterford school, had unloaded firearms in vehicle

RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man caused alarm at an elementary school after appearing on its roof.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says it was around 9 p.m. Monday, September 14th that the 18-year-old man showed up on the roof of Woodfield Elementary School.

RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man caused alarm at an elementary school after appearing on its roof.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says it was around 9 p.m. Monday, September 14th that the 18-year-old man showed up on the roof of Woodfield Elementary School.

Man arrested after approaching woman with rope, asking her to place hands behind her back

Man arrested after approaching woman with rope, asking her to place hands behind her back

VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER -- A 20-year-old Waterford man was taken into custody Saturday, September 12th after he allegedly approached a woman with a rope and instructed her to put her hands behind her back.The incident occurred  at Case Eagle Park in the Village of Rochester.According to officials, at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th Racine County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.

VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER -- A 20-year-old Waterford man was taken into custody Saturday, September 12th after he allegedly approached a woman with a rope and instructed her to put her hands behind her back.The incident occurred  at Case Eagle Park in the Village of Rochester.According to officials, at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th Racine County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene.

Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office: Woman seriously injured in crash in Town of Burlington

Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office: Woman seriously injured in crash in Town of Burlington

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says a woman sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident in the Town of Burlington Wednesday morning, September 9th.It happened on Pine Street at the STH 83 bypass around 8 a.m.When deputies arrive on scene they found a car and semi tractor involved.

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says a woman sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident in the Town of Burlington Wednesday morning, September 9th.It happened on Pine Street at the STH 83 bypass around 8 a.m.When deputies arrive on scene they found a car and semi tractor involved.

Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office: 21-year-old man arrested on heroin charges

Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office: 21-year-old man arrested on heroin charges

RACINE -- Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit arrested a local heroin dealer on three counts of delivering heroin on September 4th.Metro Drug Unit Agents and RASO investigators then served a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in the 1700 block of Grand avenue, Racine, Wisconsin.

RACINE -- Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit arrested a local heroin dealer on three counts of delivering heroin on September 4th.Metro Drug Unit Agents and RASO investigators then served a search warrant at the suspect’s residence in the 1700 block of Grand avenue, Racine, Wisconsin.

Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol called out to Lake Michigan for vessel taking on water

Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol called out to Lake Michigan for vessel taking on water

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol was called out to Lake Michigan Saturday, September 5th for a 41-foot vessel that was taking on water.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Water Patrol received a distress call over the marine band radio for a 41-foot vessel on Lake Michigan that was taking on water.The caller stated he was north of the Wind Point Lighthouse, approximately four miles off shore, and taking on water from an unknown location faster than it could be pumped out.The operator advised he was headed to shore to beach the boat.The Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol responded to the scene and found the vessel beached.

RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol was called out to Lake Michigan Saturday, September 5th for a 41-foot vessel that was taking on water.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Water Patrol received a distress call over the marine band radio for a 41-foot vessel on Lake Michigan that was taking on water.The caller stated he was north of the Wind Point Lighthouse, approximately four miles off shore, and taking on water from an unknown location faster than it could be pumped out.The operator advised he was headed to shore to beach the boat.The Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol responded to the scene and found the vessel beached.

Man suffers burns to ears, throat in Racine County trailer fire; dog alerted neighbor to flames

Man suffers burns to ears, throat in Racine County trailer fire; dog alerted neighbor to flames

RACINE COUNTY -- A 61-year-old man suffered burns to his ears and throat after a fire in his Kansasville trailer late on Saturday, August 22nd -- and a dog may have helped to save the man's life.Deputies from the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to the trailer park on Shoen Rd.

RACINE COUNTY -- A 61-year-old man suffered burns to his ears and throat after a fire in his Kansasville trailer late on Saturday, August 22nd -- and a dog may have helped to save the man's life.Deputies from the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to the trailer park on Shoen Rd.

Bicyclist struck, injured by hit-and-run driver in Racine County

Bicyclist struck, injured by hit-and-run driver in Racine County

RACINE -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving a car and bicycle in the Town of Norway early Tuesday morning, August 11th.It happened just before 1 a.m. on STH 36 near W.

RACINE -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene of a hit-and-run accident involving a car and bicycle in the Town of Norway early Tuesday morning, August 11th.It happened just before 1 a.m. on STH 36 near W.

Suspect sought: Racine sheriff's officials investigate robbery & attempted robbery at libraries

Suspect sought: Racine sheriff's officials investigate robbery & attempted robbery at libraries

RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery in the Village of Rochester (at the Rochester Public Library) and an attempted robbery in the Village of Waterford (at the Waterford Public Library) on Thursday, August 6th.The robbery in the Village of Rochester occurred at approximately 11:43 a.m. The attempted robbery in the Village of Waterford occurred at approximately 11:56 a.m .No one was injured in either incident.A neighborhood notification “Code Red” was sent to residents in the area -- indicating that law enforcement officials are actively searching for the suspect in both villages at this time.The suspect is described as a male, either white or Hispanic, in his late teens to early 20s, standing approximatley 5'10" tall and weighing 175 to 200 pounds.

RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery in the Village of Rochester (at the Rochester Public Library) and an attempted robbery in the Village of Waterford (at the Waterford Public Library) on Thursday, August 6th.The robbery in the Village of Rochester occurred at approximately 11:43 a.m. The attempted robbery in the Village of Waterford occurred at approximately 11:56 a.m .No one was injured in either incident.A neighborhood notification “Code Red” was sent to residents in the area -- indicating that law enforcement officials are actively searching for the suspect in both villages at this time.The suspect is described as a male, either white or Hispanic, in his late teens to early 20s, standing approximatley 5'10" tall and weighing 175 to 200 pounds.