Man accused in hit-and-run crash, sparking fire with marijuana joint, in court a year after warrants issued

RACINE COUNTY -- More than a year after bench warrants were issued for his arrest, a Horicon man appeared in court in connection with two open cases from 2017 and 2018 out of Racine County.

Police: Suspect arrested, accused in several burglaries on northwest side of Racine

RACINE -- Racine police say the primary suspect wanted in connection with several burglaries on the city's northwest side has been arrested.A news release says Community-Oriented Policing Officers, along with investigators, developed a possible suspect in some of these cases.

Phone scammers pose as Racine police, demand money or threaten arrest

RACINE --  Racine police are warning the public to be aware of a scam where the victim is contacted by someone who claims to be from the Racine Police Department.

'Do not approach:' Racine police seek man wanted in robbery of BMO Harris Bank

RACINE -- Racine police on Sunday, Oct. 20 asked for help locating a man wanted in connection with a robbery that took place at BMO Harris Bank on Oct. 11.Police asked anyone who knows the location of Reno Devore to please give them a call, noting that people should please use caution, and do not approach Devore.

Racine police ID 54-year-old man fatally shot on his way home in Racine

RACINE -- Racine police on Tuesday, Oct. 1 identified the 54-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near 10th and Walnut in Racine -- gunned down on his way home after visiting with family Friday night, Sept. 27.

Racine police: Woman tried to lure child into her pickup truck with candy

RACINE -- Racine police are investigating an attempted child enticement incident that happened in the area of Dekoven Avenue and Memorial Drive on Thursday morning, Sept. 26.Officials say a juvenile was approached by a suspicious vehicle.

Police seek vandals who spray painted anti-Semitic graffiti on Racine synagogue

RACINE -- Racine police found anti-Semitic graffiti spray painted on to the Beth Israel Sinai Synagogue Sunday, Sept. 22.Police responded to the synagogue on Washington Avenue near West Boulevard shortly before 2 p.m.Officers found the building had been vandalized.An investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking those responsible.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.

'It's for the kids:' Fundraiser held at Sturtevant bar for family of Racine Police Officer John Hetland

STURTEVANT -- A fundraiser was held at Hiawatha Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit the children of Racine Police Officer John Hetland, who lost his life when he intervened during an attempted robbery at Teezers Bar on June 17.

Police: 6-year-old girl struck by vehicle near 12th and Villa in Racine

RACINE -- A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Racine Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:15 p.m. near 12th Street and Villa Street.Police said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment.

30-year-old man accused of stealing, intentionally damaging trailer from Racine drum and bugle corps

RACINE COUNTY -- A 30-year-old Racine man is accused of stealing a trailer from the Racine Explorer Scout Drum & Bugle Corps, and then intentionally damaging it.Officials say the 1994 trailer, which is white in color with a faded Frito Lay graphic on the outside, was valued at $2,500.

'We miss him terribly:' Fallen Officer Hetland memorialized with mural in Sturtevant

RACINE -- FOX6 News stopped by the Hiawatha Bar and Grill on Durand Avenue near Wisconsin Street in Sturtevant Wednesday, Sept. 11, where a mural was being painted on the side of the business in honor of Racine Police Officer John Hetland -- at a place where he was loved by employees and customers alike.Officer Hetland died protecting others.

Brothers accused of operating 'empire of illegal drugs' in Kenosha County

KENOSHA -- Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Wednesday, Sept. 11 two brothers were arrested, accused of operating an "empire of illegal drugs" in southeast Wisconsin.

2nd woman accused of abusing Racine group home resident appears in court after warrant issued

RACINE -- A second woman charged in connection with the abuse of a group home resident in Racine in March that was caught on camera was in court Wednesday, Sept. 4 for her initial appearance, after a warrant was issued for her arrest in August.Idella Anderson, 40, of Racine, faces one count of intentionally abusing resident, causing bodily harm, as party to a crime, and one count of disorderly conduct, filed Aug. 14.Prosecutors said the owner of the group home identified Anderson and Yolanda Williams, 48, employees of Love of Caring LLC, as those responsible for the abuse.