Kenosha police: Man 'held woman, child at gunpoint,' arrested without incident

KENOSHA -- Kenosha police responded to a report of a man holding a woman and child at gunpoint, not allowing them to leave the residence near 76th Street and 40th Avenue around 9 a.m. Saturday morning, Feb. 29.According to police, a coordinated response by the Kenosha County Tactical Response Team allowed the male subject to be taken into custody without incident around 10 a.m.There were no reported injuries.The man is being held in Kenosha County Jail and faces several felony charges.

Kenosha Police release name of 18-year-old found dead

KENOSHA — Police have released the name of the woman found dead in a downtown Kenosha residence Wednesday morning.At the scene, police found Anna M.

Couple wanted for Kenosha murder arrested in Puerto Rico

KENOSHA -- A couple wanted for first-degree murder in Kenosha was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Puerto Rico.Alex Delgado-Cintron, 22, and Maria Patino, 37, were wanted in connection to a deadly shooting on Dec. 5 that killed one man and injured another.According to investigators, both suspects fled to Puerto Rico after the incident.

Police: 18-year-old found dead at Kenosha residence

KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of an 18-year-old woman.Police were called to a downtown Kenosha residence following a report of an unconscious person.

'Easy target:' Life in prison for 1 of 4 charged in fatal shooting during Wheatland home invasion

RACINE COUNTY -- The first of four men accused of a home invasion that resulted in the murder of Joseph Riley at a Wheatland home on Nov. 15, 2018 was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday, Feb. 25.Markeith Wilson, 21, of Racine was convicted by a jury in October 2019 on four counts:

Kenosha police respond to Reuther HS to investigate report of student with firearm

KENOSHA -- Kenosha Police responded to Reuther High School on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20 for a report of a student with a firearm.The school resource officer notified authorities of a student potentially in possession of a firearm shortly before 3 p.m. In response, police coordinated a response that quickly located the student who was taken into custody without incident.A facsimile firearm was recovered from the student's backpack.

Kenosha father, daughter change pleas to guilty in fatal shooting of Khaled Alchaar

KENOSHA -- A Kenosha father and daughter accused in the fatal shooting of Khaled Alchaar in Pleasant Prairie in May 2019 changed their plea on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Kenosha County deputies saved 2-day old infant who was unconscious, not breathing

KENOSHA COUNTY -- Deputies with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department saved the life of a 2-day-old baby found unresponsive in a Paddock Lake apartment.It happened Sunday evening, Feb. 9, around 6 p.m. on 236th Avenue near 66th Street in Paddock Lake.Deputies arrived and found the child unconscious, not breathing, and turning blue.According to a news release from the sheriff's office, Deputy Micheal Colaluca was able to perform first aid on the infant, including back blows and chest thrusts, which resulted in the infant resuming breathing.

Kenosha police: Man sought in robbery of BMO Harris Bank on 52nd Street

KENOSHA -- The BMO Harris Bank near 52nd Street and 42nd Avenue in Kenosha was robbed on Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, and police asked for help identifying the robber.Investigators said the crime happened around 2:15 p.m. Bank employees reported a man approached a teller, demanded money, and implied he had a weapon -- although no weapon was displayed.

Kenosha detective surprised 5-year-old boy with stickers, new shoes, backpack with school supplies

KENOSHA -- A Kenosha mother shared a touching account with FOX6 News about how a detective with the Kenosha Police Department went above and beyond for her 5-year-old son.The boy named Landon noticed Detective Austin Brechue while out with his family on Friday, Jan. 24, and mustered up the courage to ask Det.

Racine woman dies after head-on collision in the Village of Somers

SOMERS -- The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department says a 37-year-old woman from Racine died in a head-on collision on East Frontage Road of I-94 in the Village of Somers on Monday evening, Jan. 27.

Boil water advisory issued for Paddock Lake after water line ruptured during extreme cold

PADDOCK LAKE -- The Village of Paddock Lake has issued a boil water advisory after a water line ruptured during a recent stretch of extreme cold.Officials say the advisory will remain in place until two clear water samples confirm the water meets Wisconsin Drinking Water Guidelines.Both Paddock Lake and Kenosha County Department of Health will be monitoring the water sample results until the advisory is lifted.If you have questions about the boil water advisory, you are urged to contact Tim Popanda, Village Administrator at 262-843-3617.

2-car crash on NB I-94 in Pleasant Prairie; injuries believed to be non-life threatening, authorities say

PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A two-car crash temporarily shut down northbound I-94/41 near 104th Street in Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday night.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says the injuries to those involved are believed to be non-life threatening at this time.