Kenosha County sheriff's deputy charged with misconduct, marijuana possession
KENOSHA — A Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy is charged with misconduct in office and possessing marijuana.A criminal complaint accuses 32-year-old Brian Houtsinger of filing a false report about the arrest of a man for bail jumping and of failing to file a report about marijuana he had confiscated during a vehicle stop.
KENOSHA — A Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy is charged with misconduct in office and possessing marijuana.A criminal complaint accuses 32-year-old Brian Houtsinger of filing a false report about the arrest of a man for bail jumping and of failing to file a report about marijuana he had confiscated during a vehicle stop.
Sheriff: Body found by employee at Brighton Dale Golf Course in Kenosha County
KANSASVILLE -- A body was found at the Brighton Dale Golf Course in Kansasville Wednesday, Nov. 13 by an employee.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the report came in around noon.
KANSASVILLE -- A body was found at the Brighton Dale Golf Course in Kansasville Wednesday, Nov. 13 by an employee.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the report came in around noon.
Recognize him? Kenosha police seek man who robbed TCF Bank
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police on Monday, Nov. 11 asked for help identifying and locating a man who robbed the TCF Bank on 22nd Avenue near 21st Street on Friday, Nov. 8.It happened around 6 p.m.Police said the man entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police on Monday, Nov. 11 asked for help identifying and locating a man who robbed the TCF Bank on 22nd Avenue near 21st Street on Friday, Nov. 8.It happened around 6 p.m.Police said the man entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money.
Sheriff: Concerned citizen reported reckless driving, resulting in man's arrest for 8th OWI in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Salem Lakes man was arrested for his eighth OWI offense Saturday night, Oct. 26 in Kenosha County.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to a report of reckless driving shortly before 10 p.m.A concerned citizen advised a Honda Accord was all over the roadway near County Highway W and State Highway 50.A traffic stop was conducted and an investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver.The following charges were filed against Michael Hess, 46, on Monday, Oct. 28:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Salem Lakes man was arrested for his eighth OWI offense Saturday night, Oct. 26 in Kenosha County.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to a report of reckless driving shortly before 10 p.m.A concerned citizen advised a Honda Accord was all over the roadway near County Highway W and State Highway 50.A traffic stop was conducted and an investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver.The following charges were filed against Michael Hess, 46, on Monday, Oct. 28:
Officials ID 46-year-old Racine woman struck by Metra train in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Officer identified a 46-year-old woman who was struck by a Metra train on Sunday morning, Oct. 13 as Sarah Fugette of Racine.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Medical Examiner's Officer identified a 46-year-old woman who was struck by a Metra train on Sunday morning, Oct. 13 as Sarah Fugette of Racine.
Sheriff: Pedestrian struck by Metra train, killed in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department confirmed one person was struck by a train and killed Sunday, Oct. 13.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department confirmed one person was struck by a train and killed Sunday, Oct. 13.
Coach bus catches fire on exit ramp along I-94 in Kenosha County, driver safe
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A coach bus caught fire on the Highway E exit ramp off of southbound I-94 in Kenosha County on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10.Officials tell FOX6 News the driver of the bus was the only person on the vehicle.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A coach bus caught fire on the Highway E exit ramp off of southbound I-94 in Kenosha County on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10.Officials tell FOX6 News the driver of the bus was the only person on the vehicle.
Inattentive driving: Pickup truck rear-ended school bus carrying 21 in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A pickup truck driver rear-ended a school bus in the Town of Randall in Kenosha County Wednesday morning, Oct. 9.It happened at 7:30 a.m., with the Randall school bus carrying 21, including the driver, was stopped on 388th Avenue northbound near 87th Street when it was struck by the truck, headed northbound.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A pickup truck driver rear-ended a school bus in the Town of Randall in Kenosha County Wednesday morning, Oct. 9.It happened at 7:30 a.m., with the Randall school bus carrying 21, including the driver, was stopped on 388th Avenue northbound near 87th Street when it was struck by the truck, headed northbound.
Police: No witness accounts, video to back up students' claim of seeing man with gun chasing bus
KENOSHA --The Kenosha Police Department investigated a weapons complaint involving a school bus occupied by children on Friday morning, Oct. 4.According to police, around 7:40 a.m., officers responded to Whittier Elementary School for a report that students saw an unknown male chase the bus on foot and point a gun.
KENOSHA --The Kenosha Police Department investigated a weapons complaint involving a school bus occupied by children on Friday morning, Oct. 4.According to police, around 7:40 a.m., officers responded to Whittier Elementary School for a report that students saw an unknown male chase the bus on foot and point a gun.
Kenosha police investigate 'series of threats' written on bathroom wall at Lincoln Middle School
KENOSHA --The Kenosha Police Department is investigating a series of threats written on the bathroom wall at Lincoln Middle School.
KENOSHA --The Kenosha Police Department is investigating a series of threats written on the bathroom wall at Lincoln Middle School.
Dashcam video shows slow-speed pursuit through Kenosha, Racine counties
KENOSHA -- New dash camera video shows just how slowly a suspect was driving in a chase with deputies through Kenosha and Racine counties.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says the suspect, David Seal, refused to pull over during a traffic stop at 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- New dash camera video shows just how slowly a suspect was driving in a chase with deputies through Kenosha and Racine counties.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department says the suspect, David Seal, refused to pull over during a traffic stop at 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.
Sheriff: 2 seriously hurt in head-on crash in Bristol in Kenosha County
VILLAGE OF BRISTOL -- Two people were seriously hurt in a head-on crash involving two vehicles on 200th Avenue near 82nd Street in the Village of Bristol in Kenosha County late Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 1.It happened around 4:30 p.m., when sheriff's officials said a Nissan headed southbound on US 45/200th Avenue was struck head-on by a Chevrolet pickup truck headed northbound.The driver of the Nissan was taken to Froedtert Hospital, while the driver of the pickup truck was taken to a Kenosha County hospital.US 45/200th Avenue was closed as a result of the crash, and sheriff's officials asked that drivers use alternate routes, including Highway 50, Highway D, Highway AH, and 216th Avenue.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
VILLAGE OF BRISTOL -- Two people were seriously hurt in a head-on crash involving two vehicles on 200th Avenue near 82nd Street in the Village of Bristol in Kenosha County late Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 1.It happened around 4:30 p.m., when sheriff's officials said a Nissan headed southbound on US 45/200th Avenue was struck head-on by a Chevrolet pickup truck headed northbound.The driver of the Nissan was taken to Froedtert Hospital, while the driver of the pickup truck was taken to a Kenosha County hospital.US 45/200th Avenue was closed as a result of the crash, and sheriff's officials asked that drivers use alternate routes, including Highway 50, Highway D, Highway AH, and 216th Avenue.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Police: Man in custody after he barricaded himself inside home in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A man was taken into custody after police said he barricaded himself inside a home on 30th Avenue near 41st Street in Kenosha Saturday, Sept. 21.This all began around 11:45 a.m., when a 911 hangup call came in.Police said the man barricaded himself inside the home with two other adults.
KENOSHA -- A man was taken into custody after police said he barricaded himself inside a home on 30th Avenue near 41st Street in Kenosha Saturday, Sept. 21.This all began around 11:45 a.m., when a 911 hangup call came in.Police said the man barricaded himself inside the home with two other adults.
Kenosha student who wrote threatening message, prompted school lockdown has been identified
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced Saturday, Sept. 21 they identified the student who wrote the threatening message, "I will shoot up this school 5th grade" on the bathroom stall of Salem Grade School on Wednesday, Sept. 18.Officials said an extensive investigation continued for several days, but the motive behind the message remained unclear.The student was released to their parents, and Salem School District officials would be following their Student Discipline Code of Conduct in addressing this incident, sheriff's officials said.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced Saturday, Sept. 21 they identified the student who wrote the threatening message, "I will shoot up this school 5th grade" on the bathroom stall of Salem Grade School on Wednesday, Sept. 18.Officials said an extensive investigation continued for several days, but the motive behind the message remained unclear.The student was released to their parents, and Salem School District officials would be following their Student Discipline Code of Conduct in addressing this incident, sheriff's officials said.
Student taken into custody after shooting threat made to Tremper High School
KENOSHA -- A 16-year-old Tremper High School student has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting threat made on social media.The student apparently made a threat about another student -- and that student's father.
KENOSHA -- A 16-year-old Tremper High School student has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting threat made on social media.The student apparently made a threat about another student -- and that student's father.
'I will shoot up this school 5th Grade:' Lockdown lifted at Salem Grade School after 'written threat'
SALEM -- Salem Grade School in Kenosha County was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 after a "written threat" was found inside the school.Sheriff's officials said the discovery was made around 9:30 a.m. by school administration.
SALEM -- Salem Grade School in Kenosha County was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 after a "written threat" was found inside the school.Sheriff's officials said the discovery was made around 9:30 a.m. by school administration.
Investigation launched after video showed coach 'clotheslined' student who rushed field in Wilmot
WILMOT -- Video showing two Wilmot Union High School students rushing the field during a football game on Friday night, Sept. 6 blew up online, and revealed the surprising moment a coach took matters into his own hands."I take my camera everywhere," said David Amborghini.Amborghini was in the stands, capturing the commotion.
WILMOT -- Video showing two Wilmot Union High School students rushing the field during a football game on Friday night, Sept. 6 blew up online, and revealed the surprising moment a coach took matters into his own hands."I take my camera everywhere," said David Amborghini.Amborghini was in the stands, capturing the commotion.