'Has to happen quick:' Alleged drug dealer accused of asking CI to 'kill a deputy' pleads not guilty
RACINE COUNTY -- An alleged drug dealer accused of offering to pay a confidential informant to kill a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy after he "lost" a federal lawsuit pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Sept. 4.Kelly Rainey, 55, of Racine, entered the plea during his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
Man charged in separate homicides in Kenosha, Racine counties convicted by a jury
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A man facing homicide charges in separate cases was convicted in one of three open cases Friday, Aug. 30.Michael Cina, 41, was convicted by a jury Friday in a case filed in January 2017 out of Kenosha County, in which Cina was charged with the following:
Man accused of pointing 'compound bow' at Racine officers charged
RACINE -- Racine police on Tuesday, Aug. 27 identified the man accused of pointing a compound bow at Racine police officers on Saturday, Aug. 24 as Brad Londre, 43.Londre was charged with the following:
Officer fired at man 'pointing a compound bow' at police in Racine
RACINE -- A man, 43, was shot at by a Racine police officer Saturday night, Aug. 24, after police said the man pointed a compound bow at officers.Police were called out to the area near Erie Street and English Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance.Police said the officer, a five-year veteran of the department, responded to the threat by firing his duty weapon at the man in an attempt to stop the threat.The man was not hit, and there were no injuries.The officer was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation."I came out, all you could see was lights," said Timothea Cooper, neighbor. "It was way down there.
Police: Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash in Racine
RACINE -- Two men from Racine were hurt in a crash near 21st Street and West Boulevard in Racine Sunday, Aug. 25.It happened just after 4 p.m.Police said a vehicle struck a tree.Both occupants, a 45-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, had to be extricated.The driver was taken to the hospital by helicopter.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Prosecutors: Man shot girlfriend in the head during argument while drinking with friends in Racine
RACINE COUNTY -- Formal charges were filed Thursday, Aug. 22 against David Cunningham, 28, of Racine, a man prosecutors said shot his girlfriend in the head on Bate Street near Taylor Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 18.Cunningham faces one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He made his initial appearance in court Thursday afternoon.
Boat catches fire at 5th Street Boat Launch in Racine, nobody hurt
RACINE -- A boat caught fire while at the 5th Street boat launch in Racine on Tuesday morning, Aug. 20.The Racine Fire Department responded to the scene around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
'Chance of survival 50/50:' Woman, 34, shot in the head in Racine; shooter sought
RACINE -- A Racine woman was fighting for her life Monday, Aug. 19 after she was shot in the head Sunday night.It happened around 9 p.m. on Bate Street and Taylor Avenue.
Police ID man shot, killed by officer during burglary investigation in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- Police held a news conference Monday morning, Aug. 19 after a man was shot and killed by an officer on Crystal Spring near Richmond Drive during a burglary investigation in Caledonia in Racine County Sunday, Aug. 18 -- joined by Racine police and deputies after an officer was hurt in the line of duty.
Racine police: Female victim shot, wounded on Bate Street near West Boulevard
RACINE -- A female victim was shot and wounded on Bate Street near West Boulevard in Racine Sunday night, Aug. 18.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the investigation was ongoing, and asked that people stay out of the area.
Recognize him? Racine police look to identify man wanted in shooting, burglary near 11th and Center
RACINE -- Racine police asked for the public's help identifying a man accused in an attempted burglary near 11th and Center Streets.According to police, a victim was shot during the incident on Tuesday, Aug. 13.Police described the man as black, between the ages of 25 and 30, with an average build.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information was asked to please contact Investigator Ortiz with the Racine Police Department at 262-635-7788 or remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by contacting Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330.
Racine police: 54-year-old shot in the leg near 11th and Center; no one in custody
RACINE -- A 54-year-old was shot in the leg Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13 near 11th and Center.It happened shortly before 4 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, and no one was in custody.Anyone with information that could help investigators in this case was asked to please call Racine police.
Milwaukee man accused in shooting death of Racine Officer Hetland pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Dalquavis Ward, 26, the Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing Racine Police Officer John Hetland pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges in court on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Oak Creek man accused of stealing $4,100 Yorkshire Terrier from Petland in Racine
RACINE -- An Oak Creek man appeared in court on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after a warrant was issued for his arrest following the theft of a puppy from Petland in Racine that was caught on camera in February.
Prosecutors: Man facing attempted homicide charge fired from alley, striking 2 in Racine
RACINE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Racine man accused of firing a handgun multiple times from an alley in Racine.
No injuries after vehicle intentionally set on fire on 3 Mile Road in Racine
RACINE -- An investigation was underway after a vehicle fire on 3 Mile Road near Erie Street late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4.Racine police and fire officials were dispatched to the scene around 4:30 p.m.The fire was quickly extinguished, and an investigation revealed it was intentionally set.Anyone with information was asked to please contact the Racine Fire Department.
'Oh my God, I'm going to jail:' Woman accused in OWI crash that killed 64-year-old man was out on bond
RACINE -- Charges were filed Thursday, Aug. 1 against a Racine woman, 36, with a history of convictions dating back to 1999, accused of killing a pedestrian Tuesday night, July 30 near 6th and Marquette in Racine.
'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.