"A lot of bad guys got caught:" Chief Flynn announces arrest of 11 "Wild 100s" gang members
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, April 16th announced the arrest of 11 people connected to more than 100 other recent arrests.
Suspect dies as a result of self-inflicted gunshot wound after 22-hour manhunt, and many questions remain
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- Following a nearly 24-hour manhunt, 20-year-old Stan Sillas, wanted in connection with an abduction Sunday, March 22nd in Union Grove was taken into custody -- but not before he shot himself as law enforcement officials approached him -- hiding in the bushes on Taylor Avenue in Mount Pleasant.
After shooting himself as officials approached, Union Grove manhunt suspect Stan Sillas has died
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- Following a nearly 24-hour manhunt, Racine County Sheriff's officials apprehended 20-year-old Stan Sillas.
"I figured he'd be long gone:" Union Grove residents say manhunt for armed & dangerous man had them on edge
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- A nearly 24-hour manhunt resulted in 20-year-old Stan Sillas being taken into custody Monday afternoon, March 23rd -- but not before schools were closed for the day as an entire community was on edge.
Sheriff tells Union Grove residents to "stay indoors:" Manhunt underway for abduction suspect
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- An abduction, gunfire and fear in Union Grove as police search for a suspect who seemingly disappeared into the woods.
Man, woman arrested, children in protective custody after heroin, marijuana found in Racine home
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two people were arrested as a search warrant was executed at a home on 6th Street early Friday, March 20th.Just before 5:30 a.m., the Racine County Sheriff's Office's SWAT Team, agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit and investigators from the Racine Police Department's Special Investigative Unit executed a search warrant in the 700 block of 6th Street.These investigators had information to suggest that a 31-year-old man and his 26-year-old girlfriend were involved in the sale of heroin.During their search, investigators found heroin, marijuana and a digital scale in the home.Two young children were taken into temporary protective custody by the Racine County Human Services Department.The man and woman were taken into custody on the following charges:
Called out to home for fight, Racine deputies find it's not suitable for human occupancy; woman charged
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Kansasville woman is facing multiple criminal charges after law enforcement officials were called out to a report of a fight at a home on Lakeshore Drive in the Town of Dover on Wednesday, March 18th.
Suspect in custody after pursuit in Racine County reaches speeds of 100 m.p.h.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- An hours-long search has landed one man in custody -- after he led law enforcement on a car chase that reached more than 100 m.p.h early Wednesday morning, March 18th.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle heading eastbound on 5 Mile Road in the Town of Raymond just before 1 a.m. for numerous traffic violations."The deputy attempted to stop that vehicle and the vehicle failed to stop and speeds reached over 100 miles per hour," said Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling.That set off a chase that lasted roughly six minutes.
"It's very sad:" Racine County Sheriff's Office, Human Trafficking Task Force rescue girls ages 13, 16
TOWN OF YORKVILLE (WITI) -- Two young girls, ages 13 and 16 have been recovered by members of the Racine County Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children unit, and the Racine County Human Trafficking Task Force.
Charged: Man accused of stealing aluminum products from Waterford roofing company
VILLAGE OF WATERFORD (WITI) -- Charges have been filed against 20-year-old Jordan Janis of Franklin for allegedly stealing aluminum products from a roofing company in the Village of Waterford.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a roof company on February 25th for a theft complaint.
17-year-old boys accused of sexually assaulting 12, 13-year-old girls at underage drinking party
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of three girls, ages 12 and 13 that occurred in the Village of Waterford.
GUILTY: Jury returns verdict for 32-year-old man facing several charges for Union Grove arson fires
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 32-year-old Union Grove man facing several criminal charges in connection with arson fires set in Union Grove back in February 2013 has been found guilty by a jury.Guilty verdicts were returned by the jury on Thursday, February 12th for Nicholas Sheen on the following charges:
ONLY ON FOX6: Kenosha Co. inmate paralyzed in what report says is "an unfortunate accident"
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- A Kenosha County inmate is paralyzed.
BUSTED: 36-year-old man thought he'd be meeting up with a 15-year-old boy; instead, he was arrested
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say an undercover operation has resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Waushara County man accused of trying to meet up with a teenager for a sexual encounter.Sheriff's officials say the man was engaging in sexually explicit conversations with an individual he believed to be a 15-year-old boy.During the course of the undercover operation, Sheriff's officials say the man made arrangements to meet up with the teenager to engage in sexual activity.
"Our good old Wisconsin weather!" Folks in Racine digging out; Blizzard Warning in effect through 3 a.m.
RACINE (WITI) -- Several inches of snow falling Saturday night and into Sunday, February 1st had officials in Racine County urging folks to avoid unnecessary travel, and stay safe.Racine County Executive Peter Hansen issued a statement to FOX6 News encouraging people to stay home and avoid any unnecessary travel.
Caught on camera: Officials want to know if you recognize burglary suspect
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to identify a burglary suspect.The incident in question was captured on video on Thursday, January 29th -- at a home in the Town of Burlington.The suspect is a male, white, between 5'10"-6'01", 215-250 pounds with a reddish brown goatee.
Racine County Sheriff's deputies quickly make an arrest after violent home invasion
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest following a violent home invasion.It happened around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17th in the Town of Dover.Sheriff's officials say a woman called 911 saying her home was broken into and that her boyfriend had a cut to his throat.A 29-year-old man from Kansasville has been taken into custody.
"It's sad:" Retired Racine County Sheriff's deputy killed in crash in Town of Yorkville
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County officials say a man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck in the Town of Yorkville late on Saturday, January 10th.
Flight for Life called out to Town of Raymond after man gets leg caught in grain auger
TOWN OF RAYMOND (WITI) -- Flight for Life was called out to the Town of Raymond on Friday, December 26th following a farming accident.Racine County Sheriff's officials say shortly after 3:30 p.m., a 55-year-old man suffered a severe leg injury when his pants got caught in a grain auger.The man was found to be conscious when officials arrived at the scene in the 6200 block of County Highway K.Flight for Life transported the man to Froedtert Hospital.No further details have yet been released.
Brookfield man busted in child sex crime sting in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 42-year-old Brookfield man faces two felony charges in Racine County.