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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 42-year-old Brookfield man faces two felony charges in Racine County.
Inmate involved in "struggle" with correctional staff suffers injuries, possible paralysis
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is under investigation after an inmate suffers serious injuries.
KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is under investigation after an inmate suffers serious injuries.
Man in custody after fleeing Racine Co. Sheriff's deputies several times, hours long search involving K-9s
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County Sheriff's K-9 unit was able to apprehend a suspect after that suspect fled following a traffic stop early Thursday morning, November 27th.It began just after midnight.
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County Sheriff's K-9 unit was able to apprehend a suspect after that suspect fled following a traffic stop early Thursday morning, November 27th.It began just after midnight.
"Anyone can enter:" Racine officials hope poster contest will raise awareness of "Safe Ride Program"
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- As we approach the holiday season, officials in Racine County want folks to have a good time, but to do so responsibly.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- As we approach the holiday season, officials in Racine County want folks to have a good time, but to do so responsibly.
Waukesha man arrested for OWI after sideswiping Racine County Sheriff's deputy's squad
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 66-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for his first OWI after Racine County Sheriff's officials say he struck a Sheriff's deputy's squad car on Friday night, October 10th.It happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the Town of Yorkville.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Sheriff's deputy was assisting two motorists whose vehicle had broken down in the construction area on I-94 northbound, just south of State Highway 20.The deputy was providing traffic control so the vehicle could be loaded onto a tow truck and removed from the area when the 66-year-old man's vehicle sideswiped the deputy's squad.The stranded motorists weren't injured, and their vehicle wasn't struck.Sheriff's officials say the tow truck driver was struck by debris from the incident, but he wasn't injured.Sheriff's officials say the deputy suffered minor injuries as he was seated in the squad when it was struck.The 66-year-old operator of the striking vehicle wasn't injured.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 66-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for his first OWI after Racine County Sheriff's officials say he struck a Sheriff's deputy's squad car on Friday night, October 10th.It happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the Town of Yorkville.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Sheriff's deputy was assisting two motorists whose vehicle had broken down in the construction area on I-94 northbound, just south of State Highway 20.The deputy was providing traffic control so the vehicle could be loaded onto a tow truck and removed from the area when the 66-year-old man's vehicle sideswiped the deputy's squad.The stranded motorists weren't injured, and their vehicle wasn't struck.Sheriff's officials say the tow truck driver was struck by debris from the incident, but he wasn't injured.Sheriff's officials say the deputy suffered minor injuries as he was seated in the squad when it was struck.The 66-year-old operator of the striking vehicle wasn't injured.
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office to hand out FREE drug test kits: "My interest is in saving someone's life"
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are looking to take the war on drugs straight into the homes of users.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are looking to take the war on drugs straight into the homes of users.
Five arrested after allegedly trying to steal vehicle from Manheim Auto Auction
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies took five individuals into custody Tuesday, September 9th after they allegedly tried to steal a vehicle from the Manheim Auto Auction in the Town of Raymond.According to officials, the Racine County Communications Center received a call around 3:45 p.m. about people cutting the fence to the Manheim Auto Auction on 27th Street.Police says the suspects fled to a getaway vehicle waiting at a nearby business after being confronted by security personnel.The caller was able to provide a description of the getaway vehicle and the suspects.Racine County Sheriff's Deputies located the getaway vehicle and took five individuals into custody.Racine officials say their investigation revealed that the suspects cut a large hole in the exterior fencing of Manheim Auto Auction and unsuccessfully attempted to jump a stolen vehicle over a wooden barrier and through the fence at the perimeter of the property.The five suspects are being help at the Racine County Jail on multiple felony charges.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies took five individuals into custody Tuesday, September 9th after they allegedly tried to steal a vehicle from the Manheim Auto Auction in the Town of Raymond.According to officials, the Racine County Communications Center received a call around 3:45 p.m. about people cutting the fence to the Manheim Auto Auction on 27th Street.Police says the suspects fled to a getaway vehicle waiting at a nearby business after being confronted by security personnel.The caller was able to provide a description of the getaway vehicle and the suspects.Racine County Sheriff's Deputies located the getaway vehicle and took five individuals into custody.Racine officials say their investigation revealed that the suspects cut a large hole in the exterior fencing of Manheim Auto Auction and unsuccessfully attempted to jump a stolen vehicle over a wooden barrier and through the fence at the perimeter of the property.The five suspects are being help at the Racine County Jail on multiple felony charges.
Illinois man crashes motorcycle in Town of Burlington
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Racine County officials are investigating a motorcycle crash that happened in the Town of Burlington on Sunday evening, AUgust 24th.The wreck occurred just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of County Highway J and State Highway 11 in the Town of Burlington.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Racine County officials are investigating a motorcycle crash that happened in the Town of Burlington on Sunday evening, AUgust 24th.The wreck occurred just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of County Highway J and State Highway 11 in the Town of Burlington.
New tool for police agencies: Simple nasal mist is saving lives
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- It's a simple spray, but it saves lives.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- It's a simple spray, but it saves lives.
He drove to Racine to meet a 15-year-old boy, but instead, he was met by law enforcement officials
RACINE (WITI) -- He thought he was talking to a 15-year-old boy -- but it was actually a Racine County Sheriff's investigator!
RACINE (WITI) -- He thought he was talking to a 15-year-old boy -- but it was actually a Racine County Sheriff's investigator!
"Would you like to see the inside of my vehicle?" Potential "stranger danger" under investigation
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say they've been made aware of a possible child enticement incident occurring in the Village of Waterford.Officials say two 14 year olds were approached by a white man -- who apparently asked them if they would like to see the inside of his vehicle.The incident occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Street in the Village of Waterford.Sheriff's officials have been able to determine the suspect is a middle-aged, unshaven white man.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say they've been made aware of a possible child enticement incident occurring in the Village of Waterford.Officials say two 14 year olds were approached by a white man -- who apparently asked them if they would like to see the inside of his vehicle.The incident occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Street in the Village of Waterford.Sheriff's officials have been able to determine the suspect is a middle-aged, unshaven white man.