140 grams of fentanyl, heroin recovered, 4 arrested in months-long drug investigation in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Four men were arrested and approximately 140 grams worth of fentanyl and heroin were recovered when Kenosha County sheriff's deputies executed a "no knock" search warrant at a suspected drug house near 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Kenosha.Members of the "Kenosha Drug Operations Group" on Tuesday, Sept. 4 around 11:30 a.m. were conducting surveillance on the home amid an active, months-long investigation into three people living there, who were suspected of selling illegal narcotics out of the home and in the area.
KENOSHA -- Four men were arrested and approximately 140 grams worth of fentanyl and heroin were recovered when Kenosha County sheriff's deputies executed a "no knock" search warrant at a suspected drug house near 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Kenosha.Members of the "Kenosha Drug Operations Group" on Tuesday, Sept. 4 around 11:30 a.m. were conducting surveillance on the home amid an active, months-long investigation into three people living there, who were suspected of selling illegal narcotics out of the home and in the area.
Kenosha County sheriff: 2 motorcyclists died after trying to 'beat the light,' colliding with car
KENOSHA -- Kenosha authorities released information on Monday, Sept. 3 regarding a motorcycle crash that killed two people on Saturday.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department along with Village of Somers and City of Kenosha Fire and Rescue responded around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday to the intersection of Highway H (88th Avenue) and Highway S (38th Street) for an injury vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.Investigators determined a motorcycle was traveling north on Highway H with two occupants.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha authorities released information on Monday, Sept. 3 regarding a motorcycle crash that killed two people on Saturday.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department along with Village of Somers and City of Kenosha Fire and Rescue responded around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday to the intersection of Highway H (88th Avenue) and Highway S (38th Street) for an injury vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.Investigators determined a motorcycle was traveling north on Highway H with two occupants.
KUSD: 11-year-old sexually assaulted near elementary school in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted outside an elementary school Wednesday, Aug. 29.Kenosha Unified School District officials said it happened around 7:30 p.m. near Curtis Strange School.According to KUSD, the girl was walking in the area and when she reached the dark parking lot area at the school, the suspect approached her from behind, asked her how old she was, and told her she was beautiful.He then grabbed her backside, causing her to fall to the ground, where she proceeded to kick the suspect and scream for help.The suspect causally walked away.KUSD officials described the suspect as follows: male, black, between the ages of 18 and 25, standing approximately 5'9" tall, wearing a blue jean jacket, blue jeans, blue hat, a dark green or black shirt and a gold necklace.If you have any information about this suspect, please call police.
KENOSHA -- An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted outside an elementary school Wednesday, Aug. 29.Kenosha Unified School District officials said it happened around 7:30 p.m. near Curtis Strange School.According to KUSD, the girl was walking in the area and when she reached the dark parking lot area at the school, the suspect approached her from behind, asked her how old she was, and told her she was beautiful.He then grabbed her backside, causing her to fall to the ground, where she proceeded to kick the suspect and scream for help.The suspect causally walked away.KUSD officials described the suspect as follows: male, black, between the ages of 18 and 25, standing approximately 5'9" tall, wearing a blue jean jacket, blue jeans, blue hat, a dark green or black shirt and a gold necklace.If you have any information about this suspect, please call police.
Life in prison for Daniel Tate, convicted of strangling 17-year-old girl he met online, dumping her body
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with the death of Olivia Mackay, 17, of Kenosha.Daniel Tate, 20, of Kenosha was found guilty by a jury in June -- convicted on three counts: first degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime, hiding a corpse, as party to a crime and take and drive vehicle without consent, as party to a crime.In court on Monday, Aug. 20, Tate was sentenced to serve life in prison on the homicide conviction, seven-and-a-half years in prison and five years extended supervision on the hiding a corpse conviction and three years in prison and three years extended supervision on the vehicle conviction -- to be served consecutively, with credit for 383 days time served.His co-defendant, Jamari Cook, 18, of Kenosha in July pleaded guilty to two charges: hiding a corpse, as party to a crime, and take and drive vehicle without consent, as party to a crime.He will be sentenced on Sept. 17.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Kenosha man has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with the death of Olivia Mackay, 17, of Kenosha.Daniel Tate, 20, of Kenosha was found guilty by a jury in June -- convicted on three counts: first degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime, hiding a corpse, as party to a crime and take and drive vehicle without consent, as party to a crime.In court on Monday, Aug. 20, Tate was sentenced to serve life in prison on the homicide conviction, seven-and-a-half years in prison and five years extended supervision on the hiding a corpse conviction and three years in prison and three years extended supervision on the vehicle conviction -- to be served consecutively, with credit for 383 days time served.His co-defendant, Jamari Cook, 18, of Kenosha in July pleaded guilty to two charges: hiding a corpse, as party to a crime, and take and drive vehicle without consent, as party to a crime.He will be sentenced on Sept. 17.
Man prosecutors say fled fatal hit-and-run because he 'thought someone was trying to kill him' set for trial
KENOSHA -- A man prosecutors say fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash because "he thought someone was trying to kill him" was in court Thursday, Aug. 16 for his preliminary hearing.During the hearing for Paul Turner, 29, a Kenosha Police Department detective testified, and probable cause was found for further proceedings.
KENOSHA -- A man prosecutors say fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash because "he thought someone was trying to kill him" was in court Thursday, Aug. 16 for his preliminary hearing.During the hearing for Paul Turner, 29, a Kenosha Police Department detective testified, and probable cause was found for further proceedings.
'The kid attacked me:' Man convicted of stabbing at gas station after cutting another man off in traffic
KENOSHA -- A Kenosha man accused of stabbing Dequane Price at the Kwik Trip gas station on 39th Avenue near 80th Street in Kenosha on April 2 after a road rage incident has been convicted.
KENOSHA -- A Kenosha man accused of stabbing Dequane Price at the Kwik Trip gas station on 39th Avenue near 80th Street in Kenosha on April 2 after a road rage incident has been convicted.
Man convicted on 3 of 23 charges filed after violent home invasion that left elderly couple hospitalized
VILLAGE OF SOMERS -- A man charged in connection with a violent home invasion in the Village of Somers in Kenosha County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Daniel Evans, 53, pleaded no contest to three charges:
VILLAGE OF SOMERS -- A man charged in connection with a violent home invasion in the Village of Somers in Kenosha County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Daniel Evans, 53, pleaded no contest to three charges:
Police: Man in serious, but stable condition following shooting in Kenosha, 1 arrested
KENOSHA -- A 41-year-old man in is serious, but stable condition following a shooting in Kenosha on Sunday, July 29.
KENOSHA -- A 41-year-old man in is serious, but stable condition following a shooting in Kenosha on Sunday, July 29.
Police encourage parents to talk to kids about stranger danger after Kenosha incident
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are encouraging parents to warn their children about the dangers of speaking with strangers after a suspicious incident happened Friday, July 27.According to police, around 9:45 a.m. officers were called out to the area of 53rd Avenue and 41st Street for a suspicious complaint.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are encouraging parents to warn their children about the dangers of speaking with strangers after a suspicious incident happened Friday, July 27.According to police, around 9:45 a.m. officers were called out to the area of 53rd Avenue and 41st Street for a suspicious complaint.
'Pretty scary:' Officials ID woman hospitalized after being struck by lightning at Country Thunder
TWIN LAKES -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said 22-year-old Brittney Prehn was walking alone and without an ID at the miller campground when a lightning bolt literally went through her entire body.Friday afternoon, July 20, the Illinois woman remains in critical condition.Shortly after the final concert wrapped up for Country Thunder's opening night on Thursday, July 19, storms rolled in without warning.
TWIN LAKES -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said 22-year-old Brittney Prehn was walking alone and without an ID at the miller campground when a lightning bolt literally went through her entire body.Friday afternoon, July 20, the Illinois woman remains in critical condition.Shortly after the final concert wrapped up for Country Thunder's opening night on Thursday, July 19, storms rolled in without warning.
2 years probation for boy, 17, charged in connection to Snapchat threat that shut down Indian Trail Academy
KENOSHA -- One of two teenagers charged in connection with a threat that was made to Indian Trail High School and Academy in February has been sentenced to probation.Lozamar Alexis Jr., 17, of Kenosha on Wednesday, July 18 pleaded guilty to three amended charges -- computer message/threaten injury or harm (as party to a crime), resisting or obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.He was then placed on probation for two years.
KENOSHA -- One of two teenagers charged in connection with a threat that was made to Indian Trail High School and Academy in February has been sentenced to probation.Lozamar Alexis Jr., 17, of Kenosha on Wednesday, July 18 pleaded guilty to three amended charges -- computer message/threaten injury or harm (as party to a crime), resisting or obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.He was then placed on probation for two years.
'Life or death situation:' Brother, sister charged in fatal 2016 shooting in Kenosha convicted, set for sentencing
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A brother and sister charged in connection with the death of Michael Gayan, whose body was found in Kenosha on July 26, 2016 have been convicted.Derrick Matthews, 57, on Monday, July 16 pleaded guilty to one count of second degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime.His sister, Donna Matthews, 52, was found guilty by a jury on July 10, convicted of first degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.Donna Matthews will be sentenced on Aug. 31.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A brother and sister charged in connection with the death of Michael Gayan, whose body was found in Kenosha on July 26, 2016 have been convicted.Derrick Matthews, 57, on Monday, July 16 pleaded guilty to one count of second degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime.His sister, Donna Matthews, 52, was found guilty by a jury on July 10, convicted of first degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.Donna Matthews will be sentenced on Aug. 31.
Man charged in hit-and-run crash says he fled because 'he thought someone was trying to kill him'
KENOSHA -- Paul Turner of Kenosha is now charged in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Zachariah Bulanow of Sturtevant.The wreck happened near 75th Street and Green Bay Rd.
KENOSHA -- Paul Turner of Kenosha is now charged in connection with the hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Zachariah Bulanow of Sturtevant.The wreck happened near 75th Street and Green Bay Rd.
4 in custody, suspected in numerous vehicle entries; 'They would take anything they could'
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has arrested four persons suspected of numerous vehicle entries throughout the county.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has arrested four persons suspected of numerous vehicle entries throughout the county.
Kenosha man turns himself in after fatal hit-and-run, stepfather says he 'doesn't have a car!'
KENOSHA -- A 29-year-old Kenosha man turned himself in on Monday, July 9 after a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday evening -- but his family members say there's an important question detectives should be asking that could clear him in this case.Kenosha police and fire personnel responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and a Chevy Blazer SUV just after 9 p.m. Sunday in the area near 75th Street and Green Bay Road.
KENOSHA -- A 29-year-old Kenosha man turned himself in on Monday, July 9 after a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday evening -- but his family members say there's an important question detectives should be asking that could clear him in this case.Kenosha police and fire personnel responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and a Chevy Blazer SUV just after 9 p.m. Sunday in the area near 75th Street and Green Bay Road.
5 years in prison for former sheriff's captain accused of sexual assault at assisted living facility
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A former captain with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an assisted living facility, has been sentenced to prison.Clarence Mielke, 74, in March was convicted by a jury on two counts -- second degree sexual assault/mentally ill victim, second degree sexual assault by an employee of a child welfare agence or care/service residential facility.He was found not guilty of four additional counts.On Tuesday, July 10, Mielke was sentenced to serve five years in prison and five years extended supervision on each of the two convictions -- to be served concurrently.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A former captain with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an assisted living facility, has been sentenced to prison.Clarence Mielke, 74, in March was convicted by a jury on two counts -- second degree sexual assault/mentally ill victim, second degree sexual assault by an employee of a child welfare agence or care/service residential facility.He was found not guilty of four additional counts.On Tuesday, July 10, Mielke was sentenced to serve five years in prison and five years extended supervision on each of the two convictions -- to be served concurrently.
Kenosha police: 22-year-old man, 15-year-old boy injured in double shooting
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a double shooting that took place early Thursday morning, July 5.Just after midnight, police received two separate calls about a shooting in the area of 61st Street and 18th Avenue.According to police, two people were shot.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a double shooting that took place early Thursday morning, July 5.Just after midnight, police received two separate calls about a shooting in the area of 61st Street and 18th Avenue.According to police, two people were shot.
Kenosha police warn of release of convicted sex offender, who will be homeless
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning of the release of a convicted sex offender -- who will be homeless upon his release into the community on July 25.According to police, John Stary III (Jack Stary is his alias) was convicted of first degree sexual assault of a child in 1999, and he targeted minor females.He will be on GPS monitoring through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections upon his release on July 25, and he'll be required to check in daily with his DOC agent.He must also register with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry for life.Stary, 55, is described as a man, white, standing 5'8" tall and weighing 153 pounds.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are warning of the release of a convicted sex offender -- who will be homeless upon his release into the community on July 25.According to police, John Stary III (Jack Stary is his alias) was convicted of first degree sexual assault of a child in 1999, and he targeted minor females.He will be on GPS monitoring through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections upon his release on July 25, and he'll be required to check in daily with his DOC agent.He must also register with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry for life.Stary, 55, is described as a man, white, standing 5'8" tall and weighing 153 pounds.
Kenosha police announce release of convicted sex offender Michael McClelland
KENOSHA – The Kenosha Police Department announced on Friday, June 29 the release of convicted sex offender Michael McClelland.He will be released from prison on July 10, 2018.Officials say McClelland, 46, was convicted of sexual offenses including sexual assault of a juvenile.
KENOSHA – The Kenosha Police Department announced on Friday, June 29 the release of convicted sex offender Michael McClelland.He will be released from prison on July 10, 2018.Officials say McClelland, 46, was convicted of sexual offenses including sexual assault of a juvenile.
'I tried to warn them:' Father of 2-year-old at center of Kenosha Co. child neglect case speaks out
KENOSHA -- The father of a 2-year-old boy involved in a child neglect case spoke with FOX6 News on Sunday, June 24 after learning his son is a victim.
KENOSHA -- The father of a 2-year-old boy involved in a child neglect case spoke with FOX6 News on Sunday, June 24 after learning his son is a victim.