'She's still out there:' Family of Lynn Rickard, missing for more than 2 years, hires private investigator
KANSASVILLE -- The daughter of a Kansasville woman who disappeared in June 2017 believes her mother is still alive and said Monday, Jan. 6 she hopes a private investigator will help bring her mom home.Time has done little to heal Laura Koehn's broken heart."Every day just gets worse," said Koehn. "I lost my best friend.
Sheriff: Racine men busted with crack cocaine, marijuana during New Year's Day traffic stop
RACINE -- Two Racine men were arrested after sheriff's officials said crack cocaine and marijuana were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Wednesday, Jan. 1.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, just after 4:30 p.m., deputies stopped the vehicle for an equipment violation at Douglas Avenue and High Street in Racine.
Illinois driver arrested for OWI after vehicle fled deputies in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- An Illinois driver was arrested for OWI before noon on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Racine County.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office, just before 11:30 a.m., a report came in regarding a crash near Raynor Avenue and Washington Avenue in the Village of Dover -- where a vehicle had fled the scene.The vehicle was located by deputies approximately 2.5 miles away.Following an investigation, the driver, identified by sheriff's officials in a news release as Gil Sanchez Saucedo of Zion, Illinois was arrested for OWI, first offense.
Prosecutors: Troy Hoffmann faces homicide charges in shooting sparked by love triangle
RACINE COUNTY -- Troy Hoffmann, 40, of New Berlin, made his initial appearance in court in Racine County Monday, Dec. 30 after charges were filed against him in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday, Dec. 26 and subsequent manhunt.
Troy Hoffmann jailed on homicide charges after Racine County shooting prompted manhunt
RACINE COUNTY -- A man accused of fatally shooting a man and his dog at a Town of Norway home Thursday, Dec. 26 was in custody at the Racine County Jail as of Saturday, Dec. 28.
New info about arrest of Troy Hoffmann, accused of fatally shooting Chad Bickler
TOWN OF NORWAY -- A small, normally quiet town in Racine is reeling more than 24 hours after a man and dog were murdered in their home.
Homicide suspect turns self in
Homicide suspect turns self in
Officials: Person ejected from vehicle after collision in Town of Dover, several hurt
RACINE -- One person was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life after a two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Highway 20 and N.
'Missed the driveway:' Burlington man arrested for OWI, 5th offense after van went into ditch
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington man, 64, was arrested for his fifth OWI offense on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 after sheriff's officials said his cargo van ended up in a ditch.Deputies responded to the area near Fischer Drive and Pinewood Drive just after 2 p.m. after a concerned citizen reported the van in the ditch, and indicated the driver may have been intoxicated.Sheriff's officials identified the man as Patrick Shroat in a news release Tuesday night, and said he indicated he was trying to move his vehicle from the road into his driveway, and he "missed the driveway." While speaking with him, sheriff's officials said deputies noted "numerous indicators of impairment."Field sobriety tests were administered and Shroat was arrested for OWI, fifth offense.
Sheriff: Racine man arrested for felony stalking of deputy 6 days after release from jail
RACINE -- A Racine man was arrested for felony stalking of a deputy six days after he was released from the Racine County Jail.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office identified the man in a news release as Ameer Johnson, 23.
Sheriff: Milwaukee man admitted to taking Xanax, smoking marijuana before Racine County crash
UNION GROVE -- A Milwaukee man was arrested for drugged driving after Racine County sheriff's officials said he crashed his vehicle into a ditch on Durand Avenue just off of I-41/94 in Union Grove Tuesday morning, Dec. 24.It happened around 6:30 a.m.Sheriff's officials said the man drove off the highway as he traveled east on Durand Avenue, and into the ditch, where the vehicle struck a We Energies utility pole, causing minor damage.
Boy delivers toys to Ronald McDonald House Charities with help from Racine County Sheriff's Office
WAUWATOSA -- Law enforcement helped a local boy deliver boxes of toys to kids who could use a little holiday cheer.The Racine County Sheriff's Office helped Cody Struble with a special delivery to Children's Wisconsin on Monday, Dec. 23.With assistance from four deputies, a specialized Racine County Sheriff's Department car was filled with over a dozen moving boxes stuffed with toys.
Racine County authorities make 6 OWI arrests within 5 hours
RACINE — Law enforcement officials in Racine County say they recorded six drunken driving arrests within a five-hour span.The incidents happened between 3:45 and 8:45 p.m. Friday and included suspects between the ages of 23 and 65, the Racine County Sheriff's Office said.One man was arrested for his fifth Operating While Intoxicated offense.
Racine County Jane Doe Peggy Lynn Johnson-Schroeder receives proper headstone
RACINE -- The woman who was known for two decades as Jane Doe finally has a proper headstone identifying her by her given name, Peggy Lynn Johnson-Schroeder.
'Just trying to get home:' Woman found passed out with kids in back seat accused of driving drugged
VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER -- Prosecutors say a Racine County mother found passed out behind the wheel with a 5-year-old girl and 2-year-old girl in her vehicle had fentanyl on her when a deputy found her vehicle stopped less than two miles from her home.Three felonies and two misdemeanors were filed against Jacqueline Robinson, 30, of Rochester on Wednesday, Dec. 18:
Racine County Jane Doe Peggy Lynn Johnson-Schroeder to receive proper headstone on Dec. 18
RACINE -- Racine County Jane Doe will receive on Wednesday, Dec. 18 a proper headstone identifying her by her given name, Peggy Lynn Johnson-Schroeder.
'I've got about half a pound:' Traffic stop for busted headlight led to arrests for marijuana in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop for a busted headlight turned into a drug bust in Racine County on Saturday, Nov. 30.Around 9:30 p.m., a Racine County deputy was on patrol along I-94 southbound in the Village of Yorkville when they saw a red car approaching them with a defective passenger side headlamp.