Mount Pleasant, Racine police investigate series of burglaries: 5 in less than 2 months
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Mount Pleasant Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries.
Racine man accused of threatening law enforcement on social media bound over for trial
RACINE -- 43-year-old Byron Cowan of Racine waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday morning, August 3rd.Cowan is accused of threatening law enforcement on social media ahead of the sniper attack in Dallas, and on the heels of the fatal shootings by police in Louisiana (Alton Sterling) and Minnesota (Philando Castile).Cowan faces the following charges:
Police in Racine called out to scene of incident involving guns, possibly stolen property
RACINE -- Racine police were dispatched to the Haban Manufacturing Building near Northwestern Avenue and State Street on Thursday evening, July 28th for an incident involving guns, and possibly, stolen property.
Bishop Freeman resigns from Racine Police & Fire Comm. over questioned social media posts
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"It's disgusting:" Racine bishop under fire for posting offensive photos to Facebook
RACINE -- Watch what you put on Facebook.
"I'm on your side:" Young brothers in Racine saying 'thank you' to officers, deputies in unique way
RACINE -- Two boys in Racine are saying 'thank you' to police officers and sheriff's deputies in a unique way."The world`s going crazy -- and the police need something to save their lives," Marcelino McKinney said.
Man stabbed numerous times, Racine police seek information in case
RACINE -- A 35-year-old man was stabbed numerous times just north of 16th and Perry Ave.
Racine police investigate shooting near 10th & Grand
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday night, July 11th.According to police, officers were called out to the area near 10th Street and Grand Avenue just before 11:30 p.m.Upon arrival, officers were advised that a 19-year-old victim had already been transported to Wheaton Franciscan Medical Center -- possibly by a family member.
"You kill our children, we return the favor:" Racine man charged, accused of threatening officers on social media
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man has now been charged -- accused of threatening law enforcement on social media ahead of the sniper attack in Dallas, and on the heels of the fatal shootings by police in Louisiana (Alton Sterling) and Minnesota (Philando Castile).
RacineTMZ: Family of six pulled from boat suffering engine trouble in Racine Harbor
RACINE -- Officials with the "RacineTMZ" Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, July 9th posted photos of a rescue that took place Saturday in the Racine Harbor.According to the RacineTMZ officials, a family of six was on board the boat -- three adults and three children.The boat apparently suffered engine trouble, and waves pushed it onto the rocks along Pershing Drive.Everyone on the boat was rescued, thanks to officials with the Racine Fire Department, Racine Police Department, Racine County Sheriff's Office and several citizens.As the photos below show, the boat would eventually sink below the water.It remained tied to a boulder along Pershing Drive after this rescue.It is not believed anyone was hurt in this incident.PHOTO GALLERY
Racine police: 43-year-old man arrested, accused of threatening officers on social media
RACINE -- Racine police say a 43-year-old man was arrested Friday, July 8th -- for allegedly threatening law enforcement officials.Police say on Friday, they became aware of threats against officers and their families posted to social media.Investigators learned that the suspect posting the threats may live in the city of Racine.The Racine Police Department began receiving tips from concerned citizens and other law enforcement agencies across the country regarding these threats.One of the threats included the following:
Racine police seek suspects after armed robbery at “Your Mini Sweet Shop” on Memorial Dr.
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred a "Your Mini Sweet Shop" on S.
Racine police: 29-year-old woman dies after crash involving utility pole
RACINE -- Racine police say a 29-year-old woman involved in a crash early on Saturday morning, June 25th near Marquette Street and West Street died from her injuries on Monday, June 27th.The crash happened just after 1:00 a.m.Upon arrival at the scene, police found a vehicle that struck a utility pole, causing extensive damage to the vehicle and trapping occupants.All of the occupants of the vehicle were taken from Wheaton Franciscan Emergency to Froedert in Milwaukee with serious injuries.On Monday, the 29-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle died.Racine police traffic investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident.
Update: Racine woman reported missing found safe in Waushara County
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department says they have located Jill Hawkins, the woman who had not been seen or heard from since Monday, June 20th.Racine police told FOX6 News on Thursday, June 23rd that Hawkins was located in Waushara Co.
Family dog bites, seriously hurts one-year-old boy in Racine
RACINE — Racine police say a family dog has bitten and seriously injured a one-year-old boy.The child was flown Thursday night to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa after being bitten in the head.Racine police and paramedics were called to the home at 7 p.m. The Journal Times reports the child's grandfather told first responders the family's six-year-old American bulldog boxer bit the boy in the face and head while the child was playing on the floor.The grandfather had to pry the dog off the boy's head.
Racine County medical examiner identifies skeletal remains found in Racine in 2011
RACINE -- Racine police on Wednesday, June 1st said the Racine County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified skeletal remains found in 2011 in the City of Racine along the Lake Michigan shore as 31-year-old Antonio Guerrero -- who was reported missing from Berwyn, Illinois.
Body cameras are coming to Racine County, but deputies will not be only ones wearing them
RACINE -- Body cameras are coming to another law enforcement agency in southeast Wisconsin.
Timothy Holloway charged after shots fired incident in Racine neighborhood
RACINE -- 34-year-old Timothy Holloway of Racine is now charged in connection with a shots fired/family dispute incident that happened in Racine on Monday night, May 16th.Holloway faces two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.Racine police say the incident happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Clairmont Street near Biscayne Avenue.
Police: Two in custody for questioning in attempted robbery at Racine home
RACINE -- Racine police say two suspects have been taken into custody for questioning about their alleged role in an attempted robbery on Virginia Street on Monday evening, May 16th.Officials say around 9:45 p.m., the 23-year-old victim had apparently been approached by two suspects at a home.
34-year-old man accused in shooting near 6th and Jones in Racine pleads not guilty
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man charged in connection with a shooting that happened near 6th and Jones in Racine on April 24th has pleaded not guilty.34-year-old William Lockhart was in court Thursday, May 12th for his preliminary hearing.