Racine Co. deputy returns man with dementia to his home
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County sheriff's deputy who came upon a man with dementia on Wednesday, October 16th safely returned him to his home.The deputy was patrolling the north middle area of Racine County on Wednesday when he spotted a man walking down the side of the road.
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in Racine County
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies seized marijuana and about $14,000 in cash during a traffic stop that happened on I-94 in the Town of Yorkville on September 17th.The SUV was pulled over for equipment violations.
Racine Co. Sheriff warns of "Jamaican Lottery" scam
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seen an increase in the number of complaints regarding a "Jamaican Lottery" scam.Officials say the lottery scam and those that run it contact victims via the mail, phone and e-mail.
Marijuana growing operation discovered in Racine County
WATERFORD (WITI) -- Authorities from the Racine County Sheriff's Office and Racine County Metro Drug Unit discovered a marijuana growing operation at a residence on River Street in the Village of Waterford.The operation was found on Friday, September 6th around 8:45 a.m. inside the apartment of 51-year-old Jeffrey Kolby.During a search of the home, Metro Agents and RASO Investigators located 14 marijuana plants being grown inside a bedroom.
Officials seeking suspect in attempted strong armed robbery
WATERFORD (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a white female in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery at the Village of Waterford Food Mart.According to officials, Racine County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Village of Waterford Food Mart for a report of an attempted robbery around 11:18 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd.Police say an unidentified white female entered the store, waited for another patron to exit, and then approached the store clerk and demanded cash from the register.
Suspicious death investigated in Town of Waterford
WATERFORD (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious death of a 52-year-old Town of Waterford man on Monday, August 19th.Officials responded to the victim's residence on Monday -- and found him unresponsive.
Racine man accused of sending threatening text messages
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A 42-year-old Racine man is accused of texting obsessively.
19 cats removed from Racine home during formal eviction
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say 19 cats were removed from a home on Phillips Avenue when officials were serving an eviction at the home at the request of the home's landlord.Sheriff's officials say when the eviction was served Thursday morning, June 27th, the tenant wasn't home, but 19 cats found in the home were taken to the Humane Society.Officials say the cats appeared to be in good health, and there was food and water available for them, as well as a litter box.It is unclear at this time whether the tenant has yet been located.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Racine officials seek donations for dead baby's headstone
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seeking donations on behalf of a baby named Marianna that was born prematurely and died shortly after birth.
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office to place more deputies on roadway
RACINE (WITI) -- In an effort to reach zero deaths on Wisconsin roadways the Racine County Sheriff's Office has received traffic grants to place additional deputies on the road to enforce speed violations, increase seatbelt usage and attempt to deter drunk driving.
Racine County Sheriff's K-9 Gingiss has died due to illness
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says their K-9 Gingiss has died due to a sudden illness.
Police chase that began in Illinois ends in Racine Co.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A police chase that started in Elgin, Illinois ended in Racine County and two people were taken into custody.Elgin police say they spotted the suspects around 2:30 Saturday morning leaving a Sam's Club that was burglarized a few minutes before.As the men got into a pickup truck and drove off, they allegedly hit two officers.
Racine Co. man accused of lewd behavior due in court
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County man charged with multiple counts of exposing a child to harmful materials and lewd and lascivious behavior is expected in court on Monday afternoon, April 15th.Officials say the accused, now identified as William Grube of Rochester, was "observed to be standing nude at his bedroom window watching children with binoculars" on Friday, April 13th.The owner of the child care facility across from Grube's residence called police after several parents had informed her of being watched and possibly photographed by a neighbor as they dropped their children off.Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Racine County Sheriff’s Department at 262-636-3175.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Racine Co. man arrested for lewd & lascivious behavior
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of suspicious circumstances at a group child care and preschool.On Friday, April 13th, the Sheriff's Detective Bureau was called to the facility in the Village of Rochester.
Racine Co. Sheriff's officials investigating attempted child abduction
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are investigating an attempted child abduction in the Village of Waterford.Officials say the incident occurred on Wednesday, February 20th around 3:30 p.m.The child abduction attempt was reported by a 15-year-old girl’s father who stated that the attempt happened in the 200 block of Washington St.Officials responded to the area and made contact with the 15-year-old female victim and her family.The victim reported that as she was walking home a late 90s or early 2000s silver vehicle similar to a Buick Regal drove passed her and then stopped.
Racine man, woman arrested after officials discover drugs in residence
RACINE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested after Sheriff's officials executed a search warrant at their residence and discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.The search warrant was executed Tuesday morning, February 12th in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue in Racine.Officials discovered more than 11 pounds of marijuana, 14.4 grams of cocaine, drug packaging and drug paraphernalia.Two handguns, an assault rifle and ammunition were also recovered from the residence.The street value of the marijuana is approximately $57,500.Investigators also seized a very large amount of name brand clothing items to include jeans, shirts, jackets, shoes and approximately 75 bottles of quality cologne, all brand new with store tags still attached, and $2,775 in US Currency.Officials say the investigation is ongoing.The man and women were taken to the Racine County Jail, with pending charges of:
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office receives generous donation
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff’s Office received a $6,300 donation from Union Grove businessman Doug Coleman to purchase a new COMMAND THERMAL IMAGER by FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) camera and video recorder.
Son injured, struck by truck driven by father in Burlington
BURLINGTON -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a truck hit a pedestrian near the intersection of Ketterhagen Road and Crossway Road in Burlington just before 4:00 a.m. Christmas Day.
Racine Co. releases new image of 1999 'Jane Doe'
RACINE (AP) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office has released a new facial reconstruction photo of an unidentified woman whose body was found in a Raymond cornfield 13 years ago.
Mount Pleasant woman pleads guilty in OWI case that involved Sheriff's squad
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant woman arrested for her third OWI after striking a Racine County Sheriff's deputy's squad car and a traffic control light -- pleaded guilty on Tuesday, November 20th.