Sheriff: Man out on bond on charges tied to 6th OWI offense arrested for OWI
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 3 against a Rochester man accused of operating while intoxicated -- again.
Drug bust: 2 men found with marijuana, THC dabs, and THC vape cartridges in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop 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.
'He was a great mechanic:' 1 year later, no arrests in hit-and-run that killed 61-year-old in Racine Co.
TOWN OF RAYMOND -- Wednesday, Nov. 27 marked one year since a hit-and-run crash killed Keith Brown, 61, in the Town of Raymond in Racine County -- and as of Wednesday, no arrests had been made.Brown was found dead on the side of the road on Nov. 27, 2018 after the crash on a dark stretch of County Highway U, north of 7 Mile Road.
Racine County Sheriff's Office: Woman robbed while attempting to buy iPhone from suspects
ROCHESTER -- Two suspects are in custody in Racine County and expected to be charged in connection with an armed robbery.
Caught on cam: 3 Milwaukee men arrested after fight on Burlington Bypass, 'Clearly impaired'
RACINE COUNTY -- Three Milwaukee men were taken into custody Sunday night, Nov. 10 after getting into a fight while outside of their vehicle on the Burlington Bypass near Durand Avenue.
ID of 1999 homicide victim revealed: 'She suffered long-term and horrific abuse'
RACINE -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Friday, Nov. 8 revealed the identity of the young woman whose brutally abused body was found in a cornfield in the Town of Raymond in 1999.
Driver with suspended license caused crash involving 2 semis on I-94 in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 31-year-old Kenosha man was issued citations for failure to maintain control of vehicle, operating while suspended, non-registration of auto, and not having auto insurance following a crash involving two semis Wednesday morning, Nov. 6 in Racine County.The crash happened around 4:30 a.m., and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced all lanes on I-41/94 in the area were clear as of about 2:30 p.m.The crash temporarily shut down all lanes in both directions on I-4194 between WIS 11 and WIS 20.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, a 31-year-old man from Kenosha was driving his pickup truck northbound on the interstate.
Racine Co. sheriff: 2 in custody following drunk driving incidents in Yorkville
YORKVILLE -- Two men were taken into custody for drunk driving in the Village of Yorkville early Saturday, Nov. 2.According to officials, the Racine County Communications Center received a 911 call for a crash on Durand Avenue near 59th Drive around 2 a.m.Upon arrival, deputies saw a large debris field and a silver pickup truck with heavy damage in the ditch approximately 100 feet from where the car struck a telephone pole.The pole was severely damaged and knocked over, with wires across the road.Both occupants were still inside the vehicle and said they were not injured.The driver, a 46-year-old man, refused field sobriety tests.
Racine County Sheriff's Office: Union Grove woman accused of OWI, fleeing officer
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) revealed on Friday evening, Nov. 1 that Brittney Raboine of Union Grove faces multiple charges for two incidents that unfolded in the last two weeks.
Sheriff: Needles, crack pipe found in vehicle after witnesses reported reckless driving on I-94
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Monday, Oct. 28 against a Sullivan man accused in connection with a crash involving a semi that was being towed on I-94 near Highway 20 on Saturday afternoon Oct. 26.David Wetherell, 34, faces one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, repeater, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping, repeater.The crash happened just after 2 p.m., when deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 from Milwaukee County.Witnesses said a Kia station wagon was weaving all over the road, nearly crashing into other vehicles.It eventually crashed into the semi being towed near the southbound Highway 20 entrance ramp, causing significant damage the station wagon.There were no reported injuries in the crash.Wetherall was identified as the driver of the station wagon.Field sobriety testing led to his arrest for OWI, first offense.Sheriff's officials said a search of his vehicle revealed hypodermic needles, a crack pipe, and other drug paraphernalia.Wetherell made his initial appearance in court on Monday.
Prosecutors: Driver accused of hitting bicyclist in Racine County admitted to drinking during Packers game
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County said he had one beer at a bar while watching the Green Bay Packers game before going for a drive towards Wind Lake.
Prosecutors: Waukesha man accused of 6th OWI was transporting 82-year-old mother after drinking
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waukesha man stands accused of driving drunk with his 82-year-old mother as a passenger on Sunday, Oct. 27 in the Town of Dover in Racine County.
Racine County deputies arrested 5 for impaired driving in 5-hour span Sunday
RACINE COUNTY -- Deputies arrested five people for impaired driving in a five-hour span, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.A 59-year-old Waukesha man was arrested for felony OWI, sixth offense following a traffic stop in the Town of Dover.
Sheriff: Driver arrested 7 days after bicyclist injured in hit-and-run in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A Waterford man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist injured on Oct. 20 in the Town of Norway in Racine County.Racine County sheriff's officials said the 40-year-old man was arrested for felony hit-and-run causing injuries.
Racine County deputies arrest 4 impaired drivers in less than 3 hours
RACINE COUNTY -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's Office arrested four drivers who were allegedly impaired Saturday, Oct. 19, with the arrests taking place within less than three hours -- between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.A 58-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested for felony OWI, fifth offense, and felony possession of a Schedule I narcotic after sheriff's officials said he caused a crash on I-94 southbound near 7 Mile Road.
Man arrested after THC butter, vape cartridges found in vehicle during traffic stop
RACINE -- A 19-year-old man from Watertown was arrested Friday morning, Oct. 18 after drugs were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Racine County sheriff's deputy named Wisconsin K-9 Handler of the Year
RACINE -- A Racine County sheriff's deputy has been named as the State of Wisconsin K-9 Handler of the Year.
Sheriff: Burlington man out on bond faces drug charges after cocaine, marijuana, Vicodin found in home
RACINE COUNTY -- A Burlington man out on bond is facing a number of drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a home in Burlington Thursday morning, Oct. 10.Around 10:30 a.m., the search warrant was executed near Morel Drive and Crestview Drive after information was developed by investigators that Edward Kirk, 47, was involved in the sale of cocaine from this residence.Investigators found 28.8 grams of cocaine, 7.8 grams of marijuana, two Vicodin tablets, a digital scale, a cutting agent, packaging materials, ammunition, and two handguns.Kirk faces the following charges, filed Friday, Oct. 11: