Kenosha police: Second person in custody in connection with homicide of Michael Gayan
KENOSHA -- A second arrest has been made in connection with the homicide of 51-year-old Michael Gayan.
Kenosha police: Suspect in custody in connection with homicide of Michael Gayan
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a suspect is in custody in connection with the homicide of 51-year-old Michael Gayan.Gayan was found dead in a home on 59th Place near 3rd Avenue (near Eichelman Park) on July 26th.
Police: 3 teenagers shot, wounded during block party in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say three people -- teenagers under the age of 18 -- were shot and wounded late Saturday, July 30th.Police say it happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. near 58th Street and 19th Avenue.Police tell FOX6 News the area was blocked off for a block party, and all three shooting victims were apparently attending that block party."I saw a bunch of police cars coming down 60th -- coming down 14th.
Kenosha police investigate homicide: Body found in advanced stage of decomposition at home near park
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say the death of a man discovered inside a home on Tuesday, July 26th near Eichelman Park is being investigated as a homicide.The man has been identified as 51-year-old Michael Gayan.Police say an autopsy was performed on Gayan's body on Wednesday, and the results of the autopsy indicated the manner of death was a homicide.Police say at the time of the discovery, the body was in an advanced state of decomposition -- making identification difficult.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone who may have information related to this case is asked to contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at (262) 605-5203 or Kenosha CrimeStoppers at (262) 656-7333.
Police in Kenosha investigating death of man found in home near Eichelman Park
KENOSHA -- Police in Kenosha are investigating the death of a man, discovered inside a home on Tuesday, July 26th.Police say around 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the home at 59th Place and 3rd Avenue -- near Eichelman Park.The man was found dead inside the home.The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact Kenosha police.
22-year-old man in custody after man shot, wounded near 60th Street & 20th Ave. in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a suspect is in custody after a man was shot and wounded Monday afternoon, July 18th near 60th Street and 20th Avenue.It happened around 1:15 p.m.Police say the victim, a 29-year-old Kenosha man, was taken to the hospital for treatment of what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.A 22-year-old Kenosha man is in custody.Police are investigating.
Competency exam ordered for woman in charged, accused of stabbing 12-year-old girl in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 12-year-old girl was the victim of a stabbing that happened on Sunday, July 10th.It happened around 11:30 a.m. near 39th Avenue and 88th Street.Police say the 12-year-old girl was stabbed twice in the back with a large kitchen knife inside a home by a suspect who then fled the scene.Officers located the suspect, still armed with the knife, on the property of Jeffery Elementary School.
Kenosha police: Shots fired during home invasion on 19th Avenue
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating an armed home invasion that took place on 19th Avenue Saturday morning, July 2nd.The call to police came in shortly before 5:00 a.m.According to police, several people, including children, were inside the home at the time of the incident.Officials say a few shots were fired, but no one was injured.Police tell us they are not aware of any property taken in the home invasion.Authorities recovered evidence at the scene -- including a magazine for a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson pistol.It is believed three suspects are responsible for the home invasion but the circumstances are being looked at as suspicious -- as the occupants of the home say they do not know why the suspects broke in.Officials say the suspects made entry to both the upper and lower parts of the duplex.Police believe drugs play a factor in this home invasion.No other details have been released.
Kenosha police: We Energies workers find body in car near 18th Avenue & 62nd Street
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News We Energies workers on Sunday morning, June 19th located a body in a vehicle in the area of 18th Avenue and 62nd Street.Police say the We Energies employees were working on a repair in the area when they spotted the body of an adult male, identified as 45-year-old Muhammed Bell, in a vehicle shortly before 11:00 a.m.Police were dispatched to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.Investigators are awaiting toxicology results to determine a cause and manner of death.
"What's happening?" Bodies of four men recovered in Kenosha in a month's time
KENOSHA -- The bodies of four men have been recovered in Kenosha County in just over a month's time.Below is a timeline of these incidents:
Kenosha police: One-year-old child expected to be OK after falling into pool at home
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police tell FOX6 News a one-year-old child was taken to the hospital after the child fell into a pool at a home near 73rd Street and 45th Avenue on Tuesday evening, June 21st.It happened around 5:30 p.m.Police say the child is expected to be OK.
Funny money: Kenosha police warning about counterfeit "For Motion Picture Use Only" $100 bills
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning folks about counterfeit $100 bills being passed that are marked "For Motion Picture Use Only.Police say these bills look authentic, but lack the interior strip and watermarks found on actual bills.Police are warning residents and local merchants to be careful -- and to watch out for these fake bills.
Kenosha police: Bicyclist struck by vehicle near 39th Avenue and Washington Road
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle near 39th Avenue and Washington Road in Kenosha on Monday afternoon, June 6th.It happened shortly after 2:30 p.m.Police say the bicyclist, an adult male, was initially transported to Kenosha Medical Center for treatment of head injuries, before being taken to Froedtert Hospital.The driver of the striking vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Public meeting with experts set for June 7th amid severe bluff erosion in Racine, Kenosha counties
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES -- Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave on Thursday, June 2nd announced that a meeting will take place involving state and federal officials on Tuesday, June 7th amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan in both Racine and Kenosha counties -- affecting homeowners in Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Racine and Kenosha.This "Technical Assistance Community Meeting" will take place at the Village of Mount Pleasant Auditorium at 8811 Campus Drive in Mount Pleasant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on June 7th.Affected property owners and local officials are invited to attend."It's taking your land, is what it's doing, you know?
Five-year-old boy taken to hospital by Flight for Life after becoming trapped under car
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life as a precaution Thursday, June 2nd after that child became trapped under a car that struck him.It happened in the area of 55th Street and 49th Avenue -- near Curtis Strange School.Police were called out to that area just before 2:00 p.m. for a report of a child under a car.
One year probation for Kyle Baars, former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 29-year-old Kyle Baars, a former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case has been sentenced to one year probation.Baars was in court for his sentencing hearing on Wednesday, June 1st.He was sentenced to serve one year in prison and one year extended supervision -- but that sentence was stayed, and Baars was instead ordered to serve the one year of probation.
Kenosha police ID body found after brush fire in Simmons Island Park
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department have identified a body that was found following a brush fire on Wednesday morning, May 18th.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Kortright of Kenosha.
Fire investigation leads to discovery of body near 50th & Kennedy in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found at Simmons Island Park early Wednesday morning, May 18th.Kenosha police and fire officials were called out the park around 12:40 a.m. for reports of a brush fire.
Kenosha man accused of running drug operation, says "I'm doing what I need to for my family"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 36-year-old Chad Holster of Kenosha is accused of running a drug operation out of his house -- which also happens to be located near an elementary school.Holster faces the following charges:
Video: Semi drivers come to aid of man who suffered medical emergency on I-94 in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.