Racine police: One dead, one in critical condition following crash involving box truck
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say one woman is dead, and another is in critical condition following a crash involving three vehicles that occurred on Main Street on Monday afternoon, September 8th.It happened just after 11:30 a.m.Police say the accident involved two passenger vehicles and a large box truck.Officers responding to the scene observed a critically injured 33-year-old Racine woman unresponsive in one of the vehicles.
Racine police look to buy new tool to combat crime, what is it?
RACINE (WITI) -- Should police be able to monitor what you post on your social media accounts?
Rash of dog bite incidents in Racine this weekend: Five children, adult man bitten and injured
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating three separate weekend incidents in which a total of six people (including five children) were bitten by dogs.
Former Racine police officer now charged with robbing a Walmart
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Charges were filed on Monday, August 25th against former Racine police officer Paul Garchek.
Laura learns how the Racine Police Department trains their K-9 officers to track down criminals
They're four-legged officers that train hard to join the police force.
ARRESTED: 15-year-old Racine boy, in connection with armed robbery, shooting death of Semar McClain
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say they have arrested a teenager in connection with the shooting death of 19-year-old Semar McClain.Police say a 15-year-old Racine boy has been arrested on charges of first degree intentional homicide and armed robbery by use of a dangerous weapon.He was arrested on Wednesday, August 6th for the July 29th armed robbery and murder of McClain.Police say the boy is being held in the Racine County Jail -- and will be seen in adult court.
Racine police: Standoff with man threatening to blow up home ends peacefully
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police officers responded to the 200 block of N.
Police identify 19-year-old man found dead in Racine; say he suffered fatal gunshot wound
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police have identified a 19-year-old man found dead on Tuesday night, July 29th.Police say 19-year-old Semar McClain suffered a fatal gunshot wound.On Tuesday, around 7:00 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Blake Avenue in reference to a man down.There, they discovered McClain dead.People staying at the address tell FOX6 News McClain didn't live in the area.
Cleared of wrongdoing, Racine officers back on the job after fatal shooting
RACINE (WITI) -- New details were released Tuesday, July 29th in the officer-involved shooting that killed Rajko Utvic.
Racine police investigating after 19-year-old man found dead Tuesday evening
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a 19-year-old Racine man was found dead on Tuesday evening, July 29th.It happened in the 1300 block of Blake Avenue around 7:00 p.m.Police say when they responded to the scene, they found the 19-year-old man dead.Police say this is an active and ongoing investigation.Racine police are interested in any information you may have about this shooting.
Investigation underway: 15-year-old walks into ER with gunshot wounds
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating after a 15-year-old male walked into the Wheaton Franciscan Emergency Room with non-life threatening gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning, July 29th.According to police, the incident occurred in the 2100 block of Quincy Avenue at approximately 3 a.m.Police say this is an active and ongoing investigation.Racine police investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this crime.
Newspaper carrier alerts firefighters to fire in vacant home in Racine Tuesday morning
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine officials are investigating a house fire that occurred early Tuesday morning, July 29th on Racine's north side.According to officials, a newspaper carrier reported the fire just before 3 a.m. in a vacant, two family home near Goold and North Wisconsin Street.When crews arrived on scene, they found fire on the second floor and in the attic of the home.Officials say it took about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.No injuries were reported.Crews remained on scene until 10 a.m. to check for hot spots and to assist in the investigation.The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation.The loss from this fire is estimated to be around $65,000.
TRAGIC: Five-year-old girl dies after being struck by van backing out of driveway
RACINE (WITI) -- A tragic accident in Racine on Saturday afternoon, July 26th.
Racine police look for armed men roaming the streets: "I asked the officer is it safe, he said no"
RACINE (WITI) -- Armed men in Racine -- walking all over a residential neighborhood.
Racine police: A mother is behind bars, accused of committing a burglary with her young children in tow!
RACINE (WITI) -- It's an unlikely scenario: A mom with her three children -- committing a crime!
Racine Co. District Attorney: Actions of officers involved in fatal shooting were "legal, justified"
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County District Attorney Richard Chiapete wrote in a letter to Police Chief Arthel Howell on Monday, July 14th that the actions taken by officers in a recent officer-involved fatal shooting were "legal, justified and necessary."
Woman in serious condition following rollover accident in Town of Norway
RACINE (WITI) -- A 31-year-old woman from Sturtevant is in serious condition following a single-vehicle, rollover crash that occurred early Friday morning, July 11th.According to officials, an off-duty detective from the Racine County Sheriff's Office Metro Drug Unit was on his way to work when he located the crash in the 24000 block of Apple Road in the Town of Norway.The 31-year-old driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was ejected.The detective located the woman in a ditch, approximately five feet from the vehicle.
Officer-involved shooting in Racine leaves one man dead, under investigation
RACINE (WITI) -- An investigation is underway, into an officer-involved shooting.
Racine police: 49-year-old man in ICU following stabbing incident; investigation ongoing
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred early Tuesday morning, July 1st in the 1600 block of State Street.According to authorities, police responded to the scene around 1 a.m. after receiving reports of a male stabbing victim that needed medical treatment.Upon arrival, officers located a 49-year-old man.The victim was transported by rescue to Wheaton Franciscan Emergency Room for treatment of his injuries.He remains in ICU and is expected to recover.This is an ongoing investigation and no further details will be released at this time.Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this crime.
Friends since kindergarten, Racine police officers make the decision to hang up their badges together
RACINE (WITI) -- If you're from Racine, you've probably crossed paths with Larry Ivy and Maurice Nabors over the years.