Witness issue: Case dismissed against Milwaukee man charged in abduction of 17-year-old girl

Witness issue: Case dismissed against Milwaukee man charged in abduction of 17-year-old girl

MILWAUKEE — The case was dismissed Monday, May 20 against a Milwaukee man prosecutors said abducted a 17-year-old girl in December 2018.Online court records showed on Monday, the first day of Kavin Nesbit's trial, the state advised the court of a witness issue, and the defense moved to dismiss the case.

MILWAUKEE — The case was dismissed Monday, May 20 against a Milwaukee man prosecutors said abducted a 17-year-old girl in December 2018.Online court records showed on Monday, the first day of Kavin Nesbit's trial, the state advised the court of a witness issue, and the defense moved to dismiss the case.

'Claimed to be tired:' Report of driver sleeping in vehicle led to 44 charges after pursuit, crashes

'Claimed to be tired:' Report of driver sleeping in vehicle led to 44 charges after pursuit, crashes

RACINE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man faces 44 charges after prosecutors said a call regarding a driver asleep behind the wheel led to a high-speed pursuit in which the driver struck three other vehicles and came dangerously close to a construction crew on the side of the roadway.Tommy Hines, 21, faces the following charges:

RACINE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man faces 44 charges after prosecutors said a call regarding a driver asleep behind the wheel led to a high-speed pursuit in which the driver struck three other vehicles and came dangerously close to a construction crew on the side of the roadway.Tommy Hines, 21, faces the following charges:

8.3 pounds of marijuana, 499 THC vape cartridges recovered when search warrant executed in Caledonia

8.3 pounds of marijuana, 499 THC vape cartridges recovered when search warrant executed in Caledonia

CALEDONIA -- More than eight pounds of marijuana and nearly 500 THC vape cartridges were recovered when officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in Caledonia Friday morning, May 17.The warrant was executed around 9:30 a.m. on Douglas Avenue near Johnson Avenue in Caledonia.Investigators recovered 8.3 pounds of marijuana (3,786 grams), 499 vape cartridges containing approximately one gram of THC each, a digital scale, heat sealer for plastic bags, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia and a Quest card listing to Goran Ivic.A news release from the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Ivic is a convicted felon from new Hampshire -- convicted for drug related crimes.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling in the release pointed out that the 8.3 pounds of marijuana would have a street value of $,3000 per pound for high-grade marijuana, totaling $24,900.

CALEDONIA -- More than eight pounds of marijuana and nearly 500 THC vape cartridges were recovered when officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in Caledonia Friday morning, May 17.The warrant was executed around 9:30 a.m. on Douglas Avenue near Johnson Avenue in Caledonia.Investigators recovered 8.3 pounds of marijuana (3,786 grams), 499 vape cartridges containing approximately one gram of THC each, a digital scale, heat sealer for plastic bags, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia and a Quest card listing to Goran Ivic.A news release from the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Ivic is a convicted felon from new Hampshire -- convicted for drug related crimes.Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling in the release pointed out that the 8.3 pounds of marijuana would have a street value of $,3000 per pound for high-grade marijuana, totaling $24,900.

Police: 2 hurt in shooting near 28th and Townsend

Police: 2 hurt in shooting near 28th and Townsend

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a shooting near 28th and Townsend Sunday, May 19.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Police said the 19-year-old and 20-year-old victims suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a shooting near 28th and Townsend Sunday, May 19.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Police said the 19-year-old and 20-year-old victims suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

On 15th annual Ceasefire Sabbath, Mayor Barrett reports homicides 'down 25% from a year ago'

On 15th annual Ceasefire Sabbath, Mayor Barrett reports homicides 'down 25% from a year ago'

MILWAUKEE --  On Sunday, May 19, Milwaukee Mayor Barrett visited three places of worship in an effort to engage faith communities to fight violence and promote safety in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE --  On Sunday, May 19, Milwaukee Mayor Barrett visited three places of worship in an effort to engage faith communities to fight violence and promote safety in Milwaukee.

Police: Man hurt when sound of gunfire caused multiple people to flee home near 26th and Nash

Police: Man hurt when sound of gunfire caused multiple people to flee home near 26th and Nash

MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old man was hurt when shots were fired early Sunday, May 19 near 26th and Nash.Police said shortly before 1 a.m., officers in the area heard multiple gunshots.

MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old man was hurt when shots were fired early Sunday, May 19 near 26th and Nash.Police said shortly before 1 a.m., officers in the area heard multiple gunshots.

28-year-old woman injured following road rage shooting near 60th and Burleigh

28-year-old woman injured following road rage shooting near 60th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman is being treated for injuries following a shooting Friday night, May 17 near 60th and Burleigh.According to police, the woman walked into a local hospital, seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound around 7:30 p.m. The woman said that she was a passenger inside a vehicle traveling west on Burleigh St.

MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman is being treated for injuries following a shooting Friday night, May 17 near 60th and Burleigh.According to police, the woman walked into a local hospital, seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound around 7:30 p.m. The woman said that she was a passenger inside a vehicle traveling west on Burleigh St.

Captured: US Marshals seek Keion Carter, a man they say has been on a violent crime spree

Captured: US Marshals seek Keion Carter, a man they say has been on a violent crime spree

MILWAUKEE -- As trees begin to bloom, the search is on for a 23-year-old who is on a violent crime spree in Milwaukee."The best way to see what someone is going to do in the future is look at their past," the deputy U.S. Marshal on the case said.Authorities are after Keion Carter -- known by his nickname of 'Dolla' and 'Scarface.'"He's wanted by the Milwaukee Police Department for two separate warrants," the marshal explained.Prosecutors say on February 1, Carter broke into an apartment building he no longer lived in.

MILWAUKEE -- As trees begin to bloom, the search is on for a 23-year-old who is on a violent crime spree in Milwaukee."The best way to see what someone is going to do in the future is look at their past," the deputy U.S. Marshal on the case said.Authorities are after Keion Carter -- known by his nickname of 'Dolla' and 'Scarface.'"He's wanted by the Milwaukee Police Department for two separate warrants," the marshal explained.Prosecutors say on February 1, Carter broke into an apartment building he no longer lived in.