Arrest made in 1997 slaying of 14-year-old Amber Creek
RACINE (AP) — Racine County Sheriff's deputies may have finally solved a cold-case mystery involving the slaying of an Illinois teen 17 years ago.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling emailed The Journal Times of Racine Saturday, April 5th saying his deputies have arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man.Schmaling says he has "solid, clear and overwhelming evidence" that the suspect was responsible for the death of Amber Creek.
Racine Co. Sheriff's officials say driver cited for second OWI after crash
TOWN OF DOVER (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a driver was cited for OWI (second offense) following a crash early Saturday morning, April 6th.Racine County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of State Highway 11 and State Highway 75 in the Town of Dover just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.There, they found a vehicle that had been in an accident.
Racine Co. Sheriff's officials arrest 44-year-old man in sex sting
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old Lake County, Illinois resident whom they say was engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a subject he believed to be a 15-year-old boy.The man was arrested on Friday, April 4th.Racine County Sheriff's officials say through the course of the operation, the suspect made arrangements to meet with the juvenile in order to engage in sexual activity.The man traveled to a pre-designated location where he believed he was meeting the juvenile and was subsequently taken into custody by Sheriff’s investigators."I'm very proud of the commitment and hard work my investigative team brings to these very intense and challenging cases.
Detective in Racine Co. hunts down, prosecutes sexual predators
RACINE (WITI) -- One investigator in Racine County has the sole job of tracking down sexual predators in the newly created Internet Crimes Against Children position."It's our mission to target them, to literally hunt them down, and to arrest them," said Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling.Last week, the detective assigned to that position found an internet posting on Craigslist from 50-year-old Ronald Niehus -- in the personals section.
66-year-old Waterford man accused of sexual assault of special needs child
TOWN OF WATERFORD (WITI) -- 66-year-old Wayne Stade of Waterford faces one count of sexual assault of a child under age 12 -- a felony charge.The incident occurred on Friday, March 28th, 2014 at a home in the Town of Waterford.A criminal complaint says a Racine County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to the home.
Racine Co. Sheriff's officials seek suspect after pursuit Monday afternoon
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are seeking a suspect following a pursuit on Monday afternoon, March 31st.A Sheriff's deputy made a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, around 12:40 p.m. on I-94 northbound near County Highway G.
Racine Co. Sheriff's deputies help to extinguish stove fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's deputies were able to assist in extinguishing a stove fire on Sunday, March 30th.Racine County Communications Dept.
Waukesha man crashes car after high-speed chase in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, March 19th responded to a crash that occurred on the off-ramp from northbound I-94 to 27th Street in Racine County.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling says it all started with a driver traveling at a high rate of speed (95 mph) on I-94.
Milwaukee man arrested for his 10th OWI offense in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man for his 10th OWI.Timothy Conley of Milwaukee was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th just before 12:30 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials were notified of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 near County Highway K.
Deputies pull over driver on I-94, recover "two bags of death"
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a traffic stop turned into a major heroin arrest on Wednesday, March 12th.Sheriff's officials initiated the traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon -- just after 12:30 p.m.Officials were stopping a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was reportedly stopped for various traffic violations."We're looking beyond the stop, and when we look beyond the stop and start asking more important questions and making observations on the inside of the vehicle, and asking additional questions -- this is the fruit of our labor, if you will," Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.A passenger in the vehicle was searched, and 210.3 grams of heroin were discovered on his person.
Racine Co. Sheriff plans to outfit his department with Narcan
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff wants all of his deputies to carry "Narcan" with them on calls -- and says he will do so, once Governor Walker signs off on it.
Teri Jendusa Nicolai celebrates 10th anniversary of survival
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- It has been 10 years since a Racine County woman, Teri Jendusa Nicolai, was abducted, beaten and left for dead in a freezing storage locker.
Two injured in snowmobile crash in Town of Yorkville
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two people were injured in a snowmobile crash on Sunday, January 26th.It happened near Spring Street and 61st Drive in the Town of Yorkville.Sheriff's officials say the crash site was located about a half-mile from the nearest road.An initial investigation revealed the snowmobile was traveling southwest across a farm field and did not stop for a large drainage canal.Officials say the snowmobile flew approximately 35 feet, landing in the bottom of the canal nearly 20 feet down.Officials say the snowmobile was not being operated on a marked snowmobile trail.Both of those injured were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.It was determined that alcohol was a factor in this crash.The snowmobile operator was cited for intoxicated operation of a snowmobile as well as causing injury by intoxicated operation of a snowmobile.The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Deputies patrol snowmobile trails for impaired drivers
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- With heavy snowfall this winter season, more snowmobilers are getting out on the trails -- and deputies are on the lookout for reckless and impaired drivers.As more snow comes down, officials see less traffic on the highways and more on the trails.
Officials believe man took West Bend girl against her will
RACINE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is facing several charges -- accused of taking his 17-year-old West Bend girlfriend against her will.Racine County Sheriff's officials are investigating a call they received on Sunday, January 12th indicating a female was forced into a vehicle against her will at the Citgo gas station at 611 S.
Racine County Sheriff warns drivers to stay off the roads
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says it has already been a busy week and is bracing for the next few days of bitter cold.
Racine Sheriff's staff to be recognized for saving life of inmate
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Wednesday, December 18th is set to honor
Racine man accused of bilking elderly man of more than $65,000
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 68-year-old James Waldrop of Racine faces a felony count of theft for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 from an elderly Racine man over a period of four years.According to the criminal complaint, the victim's relatives called police after they "determined that between September 30, 2009 and July 16, 2012, (the victim) had conducted 287 transactions totaling $65,502.57 that he had given to Jimmie Waldrop based on his representation that Mr.
Body pulled from ReefPoint Marina identified
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office has identified the body of a 58-year-old man pulled from the water at ReefPoint Marina in Racine on Sunday, October 20th.The man is identified as Richard Franzese of Hoffman Estates, Illinois.Officials say while the investigation into this case is ongoing, "everything thus far appears to be consistent with an accidental drowning."
