Man injured after collision between jet ski, fishing boat on Brown's Lake
TOWN OF BURLINGTON -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says a man was injured after a collision between a jet ski and fishing boat on Brown's Lake in the Town of Burlington on Monday, Aug. 12.Officials say they were dispatched to the lake shortly before 2 p.m. Monday for a report of a male, unconscious and in the water.
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Village of Raymond in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle in Racine County Saturday, Aug. 10.Around 6:30 p.m., a call came in regarding a motorcycle in the southern curve of County Highway K/North Cape Street at 108th Street in the Village of Raymond.The operator was originally reported as conscious, but within minutes, lost consciousness.Racine County sheriff's deputies responded, rendered aid, and assisted with a landing zone for Flight for Life at the North Cape Elementary School.The patient succumbed to his injuries prior to being transported by Flight for Life.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
'Hydraulic fluid leak:' 3 crashes temporarily shut down I-94 NB near 7 Mile Road
RACINE COUNTY -- Three crashes temporarily shut down all lanes on northbound I-41/94 near 7 Mile Road on Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.
Racine man arrested after deputies recovered 460 grams of marijuana from his vehicle
CALEDONIA -- A Racine man was arrested after deputies recovered more than 400 grams of marijuana from his vehicle after a traffic stop in Caledonia on Monday evening, Aug. 5.The man was stopped around 5:30 p.m. for an equipment violation.
Racine woman arrested for OWI after crashing her BMW into Petro truck stop
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE -- A Racine woman, 47, was arrested for OWI, second offense after sheriff's officials said she crashed her vehicle into a truck stop on Sunday evening, Aug. 4.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, around 5 p.m., a deputy on routine patrol was passing the Petro parking lot on Sylvania Avenue (off of I-94 and Highway 20) and spotted a BMW sedan parked over the sidewalk and through the exterior wall, into the commercial drivers' lounge area at the truck stop."I'm very shocked," said Dan Worzalla, customer. "Seeing the hole when we pulled up -- thought it was maybe a door being replaced or something."Multiple squads were called to the scene to assist, but it was determined there were no injuries.Sheriff's officials identified the driver in a news release as Frances Hastings.
'Bad history of accidents:' Neighbors voice concern after crash at Raymond intersection
RACINE COUNTY -- A fatal crash at a Town of Raymond intersection Monday night, July 29 caused concern among neighbors."I feel sorry for the people," said James Chervenka.First responders rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash shortly after 5:30 p.m. The collision claimed the life of a 61-year-old woman and sent another woman to the hospital via Flight for Life."This intersection has a bad history of accidents," said Chervenka.Those who've lived near Highway 45 and 7 Mile Road for decades said they're concerned with the intersection, which is a two-way stop.
Sheriff: Milwaukee man suspected of driving drunk with 2 kids and baby in car
RACINE COUNTY -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his third OWI offense on Wednesday, July 31, and sheriff's officials said he had three children in his vehicle -- including an infant.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 7 p.m., a deputy stopped a vehicle in the Village of Raymond for traveling 82 mph in a 60 mph construction zone.There were four passengers inside the vehicle, a 26-year-old Milwaukee woman, two minor children, and an infant.Sheriff's officials said the driver, 26-year-old Thomas Gray of Milwaukee, failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.
Cocaine, mushrooms, firearm discovered during search warrant at Racine County home
RACINE COUNTY -- Drugs -- including cocaine and mushrooms -- and a firearm were found in a Racine County residence on Thursday, Aug. 1.The Racine County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant with a K-9 unit at a home on Euclid Drive in the Town of Burlington.
1 dead, 1 injured after crash on US 45 NB at 7 Mile Road in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 northbound at 7 Mile Road in Racine County Monday night, July 29.It happened around 5:40 p.m.Initial callers reported that a woman was trapped in her car but conscious -- and the other vehicle was on its roof and its driver was unconscious.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to downloading child porn 'for several years,' stealing children's underwear
RACINE COUNTY -- Twelve felony charges were filed Wednesday, July 24 against a Sturtevant man prosecutors said admitted to downloading and possessing child pornography, along with children's underwear he stole from the laundry room at his apartment building.Joshua Wyant, 38, faces 12 counts of possession of child pornography.According to a criminal complaint, investigators identified an IP address engaged in peer-to-peer sharing of child pornography.
'No room for error:' FOX6 rides along with semi driver through tight I-94 construction zone
RACINE COUNTY -- In the wake of major crashes in the construction zone along I-94 in Racine County, FOX6 News on Tuesday, July 23 got a new perspective on the dangerous stretch of roadway, as we rode along with a truck driver who said he encounters things like speeding, crashes, and reckless behavior on a regular basis.The construction zone begins in the southern portion of Milwaukee County and continues through Kenosha County.
'It went terribly wrong:' Woman pepper sprayed, robbed while trying to sell iPhones in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seeking two men after a woman, 35, was pepper sprayed and robbed while trying to sell two iPhones.
Racine County Jail inmate accused of stabbing corrections officer with pen during fingerprinting
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine County Jail inmate stands accused of attacking a corrections officer Tuesday morning, July 16 -- as officials worked to obtain fingerprints.It happened shortly after 9:30 a.m.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said the violent attack happened as the corrections officers tried to obtain fingerprints.
'Here are the facts:' Sheriff responds to supervisor who said residents spotted ICE agents in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Tuesday, July 16 issued a lengthy response after a Racine County supervisor said residents had reported seeing United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in the community.Racine County Supervisor Fabi Maldonadon (2nd District) issued this statement to Sheriff Schmaling Tuesday, and shared it with the media:
Officials: Convicted felon charged with selling cocaine in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 39-year-old Racine County man is facing several charges for allegedly selling cocaine.The Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant near 15th Street and Park Avenue on Tuesday, July 16.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, tips led them to 39-year-old Terry Jackson, who is a convicted felon with a history of selling drugs in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Man with lengthy drug history arrested after hash, mushrooms, meth, crack, MDMA, found in home
BURLINGTON -- A man on probation in a drug case was arrested Thursday, July 11 after drugs were found when a search warrant was executed at his home on Market Street near Sheldon Street in Burlington.Racine County sheriff's officials said the search warrant was executed as a result of multiple controlled purchases from the home.In the home, investigators ound 38.6 grams of hash, 94.6 grams of mushrooms, 18.7 grams of crystal meth, 11.1 grams of crack, 3.5 grams of MDMA, 20 Suboxone strips, a digital scale, packaging materials, and drug paraphernalia.The 48-year-old man was taken into custody for a probation violation.Sheriff's officials said the convicted felon has a lengthy criminal history involving drugs in Wisconsin and several other states.
Serious crash temporarily closes lanes on I-41/94 NB at County G in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A serious crash closed lanes on I-41/94 northbound at County Highway G Sunday night, July 14 in Racine County.