Racine police make 14 burglary arrests in 48 hours
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Police Department says it has made 14 fresh arrests or apprehensions for burglary over the past 48 hours.
Home invasion suspect shot, wounded by homeowner in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating a home invasion and robbery attempt that occurred near 17th and Victory Ave.
Racine man leads police on chase with 1-year-old in vehicle
RACINE (WITI) -- A 32-year-old Racine man is facing multiple charges, including cocaine possession, after leading police on a chase with a 1-year-old in his vehicle on Friday morning, October 3rd.The incident happened around 11:15 a.m. when officers witnessed a traffic violation and attempted to pull over a car being driven by Willie King.As two officers approached the stopped vehicle King sped away, beginning a pursuit by police.During the chase, officers believed King threw an item out his window.
Racine police seeking suspect following tactical situation
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a tactical situation that began near W. 6th Street and Jones Ave.
Police investigate attempted homicide on Three Mile Rd.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating an attempted homicide on Three Mile Rd.
Racine police arrest two after burglary of food and liquor store
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police have arrested two men they believe are responsible for the burglary of the One Stop Food and Liquor store at 1711 N.
Racine police seeking suspect(s) in two separate burglaries
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are seeking the individuals responsible for the burglary of two Racine businesses.Police say the burglaries occurred on July 18th.The first occurred just before 3:30 a.m. at Pink Magnolia, located at 240 Main Street in Racine.Police have released surveillance photos from the Pink Magnolia incident.
Suicide in Pritchard Park connected to shooting
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) -- Police discovered a 44-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday evening, July 23rd in the 9200 block of Cooper Road after receiving a 911 call for a subject who had been shot.
Man found incoherent, bleeding from ear in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating after locating a man near the Vintage Rock Café who was incoherent and bleeding from the ear Thursday morning, July 18th.Investigating officers learned that there was an altercation in the parking lot and that the victim was assaulted and may have struck his head on the pavement as a result.The victim was transported to Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Emergency Room by rescue where it was discovered that he was suffering from a traumatic brain injury and in critical condition.The victim was flown to Froedtert Hospital via Flight For Life.Racine Police Investigators are interested in any information that you may have about this crime.
Woman accused of subjecting her own at-risk son to abuse
RACINE (WITI) -- 51-year-old Teri Allen of Racine is accused of locking her own at-risk son in the basement of their home, forcing him to use a bucket to relieve himself, and feeding him through a hole in a wall.
Racine woman arrested for first OWI with child in vehicle
RACINE (WITI) -- 24-year-old Jessica Hollis of Racine was arrested Wednesday morning, June 26th for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (first offense) with a child in the vehicle.Hollis was stopped by a State Trooper at approximately 12:17 a.m. near 16th and Ohio in Racine.Following field sobriety tests Hollis was taken into custody for OWI.A six-month-old infant was present in Hollis’ vehicle at the time of the incident.
Racine Police Department launches Quick ID website
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Police Department announced Monday, June 10th the launch of a new website called Quick ID.The website will allow investigators to post photos and video links of persons they need assistance identifying or locating.The cases featured will generally include the location of incident, complaint number for the incident, and the assigned Investigator’s phone number and name.Video links will be posted to Youtube and then linked to our Quick ID site as well.The website will also be linked on the Racine Police Department website at http://www.cityofracine.org/police.aspx .
Racine man arrested for 5th drunk driving offense
RACINE (WITI) -- 44-year-old David Simington of Racine was arrested Friday morning, June 7th for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.Simington was stopped by a Wisconsin State Trooper around 1:53 a.m. for a seatbelt violation in Racine County.
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office to place more deputies on roadway
RACINE (WITI) -- In an effort to reach zero deaths on Wisconsin roadways the Racine County Sheriff's Office has received traffic grants to place additional deputies on the road to enforce speed violations, increase seatbelt usage and attempt to deter drunk driving.
Gun shots fired at car which strikes tree, catches fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police and firefighters were called to investigate an injury accident near Martin Luther King Dr.
Racine Police Department changes uniform color
RACINE (WITI) -- Out with the old, in with the new.
Racine Co. deputies search for man who impersonated an officer
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine officials are investigating after a report of a possible law enforcement officer impersonation incident occurred Friday morning, April 26th.According to police, the suspect pulled over a vehicle in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County around 5 a.m.Officials say the possible impersonator did not make any contact with the vehicle that stopped.
Kendrick Day faces multiple charges in Racine incident
RACINE (WITI) -- 30-year-old Kendrick Day faces multiple charges in connection with an incident which occurred in Racine on Saturday morning, April 6th.Day is charged with misdemeanor battery, false imprisonment, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, fleeing a traffic officer causing damage to property, and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.The complaint against Day indicates early on Saturday, April 6th, police were dispatched to a home on Washington Ave.
Assault suspect flees, strikes Racine squad, citizen vehicle
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating after a woman was reportedly assaulted, and the suspect fled -- eventually crashing into a Racine Police squad car, and a citizen's vehicle.It happened early Saturday morning, just before 7:00 a.m.Police say the assault occurred near 1109 Washington Ave.