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.
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.
Vehicle fire on I-41/94 at WIS 50 near Kenosha draws large law enforcement response
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A vehicle fire has drawn a large response from law enforcement on I-41/I-94 in Kenosha County Wednesday night, July 27th.Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say the three right lanes of I-41/I-94 NB at WIS 50 in Kenosha.Officials with the Pleasant Prairie Police Department tell FOX6 News it is not believed there are any injuries in connection with this incident.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A vehicle fire has drawn a large response from law enforcement on I-41/I-94 in Kenosha County Wednesday night, July 27th.Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say the three right lanes of I-41/I-94 NB at WIS 50 in Kenosha.Officials with the Pleasant Prairie Police Department tell FOX6 News it is not believed there are any injuries in connection with this incident.
"Misunderstanding:" Florida Georgia Line says they respect police after incidents drawing controversy
JONES COUNTY, Iowa -- Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line say they have respect for law enforcement -- but they say respectfully, there's a good reason they didn't need help backstage during Country Thunder here in Wisconsin in Kenosha County, and in Iowa this past weekend.
JONES COUNTY, Iowa -- Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line say they have respect for law enforcement -- but they say respectfully, there's a good reason they didn't need help backstage during Country Thunder here in Wisconsin in Kenosha County, and in Iowa this past weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Town of Salem Public Safety officer killed in crash on Highway 50 in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Town of Salem Public Safety officer was killed Friday, July 8th in a crash on Highway 50 that resulted in the closure of all lanes at County B.The deceased was identified Saturday as Michael Josua Ventura, by officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol, who are handling this investigation.The crash happened around 6:00 p.m.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A Town of Salem Public Safety officer was killed Friday, July 8th in a crash on Highway 50 that resulted in the closure of all lanes at County B.The deceased was identified Saturday as Michael Josua Ventura, by officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol, who are handling this investigation.The crash happened around 6:00 p.m.
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 -- 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.
68-year-old Twin Lakes man killed in motorcycle crash
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 68-year-old Twin Lakes man was killed Saturday evening, July 9th in a motorcycle crash.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Bassett Road, near 320th Avenue in Twin Lakes.The motorcyclist has been identified by officials as John Leisen.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 68-year-old Twin Lakes man was killed Saturday evening, July 9th in a motorcycle crash.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Bassett Road, near 320th Avenue in Twin Lakes.The motorcyclist has been identified by officials as John Leisen.
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 -- 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.
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.
Sheriff's officials warn residents after possible mountain lion/cougar sighting in Wheatland
WHEATLAND -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are alerting residents about a possible mountain lion/cougar sighting Tuesday morning, June 21st.According to Sheriff's officials, around 10:30 a.m., two Wheatland residents living in the 35600 block of 52nd Street (near 352nd Avenue) reported hearing and then seeing a cougar in the back wood line area of a home there.Both residents reported that they observed what they believe was a large cat consistent with a North American mountain lion/cougar come out of the wood line.The residents reported that the large cat appeared to be looking around and walking back and forth before retreating back into the woods.One of the residents said several chickens have gone missing from her home -- but was unsure if this is related to the alleged cougar sighting.Deputies responded to the area, along with a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources game warden.
WHEATLAND -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are alerting residents about a possible mountain lion/cougar sighting Tuesday morning, June 21st.According to Sheriff's officials, around 10:30 a.m., two Wheatland residents living in the 35600 block of 52nd Street (near 352nd Avenue) reported hearing and then seeing a cougar in the back wood line area of a home there.Both residents reported that they observed what they believe was a large cat consistent with a North American mountain lion/cougar come out of the wood line.The residents reported that the large cat appeared to be looking around and walking back and forth before retreating back into the woods.One of the residents said several chickens have gone missing from her home -- but was unsure if this is related to the alleged cougar sighting.Deputies responded to the area, along with a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources game warden.
"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 -- 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.
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 -- 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 kids get a chance to experience life on a farm
KENOSHA COUNTY -- It might be hard to imagine, but a lot of kids only know sidewalks and city buildings.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- It might be hard to imagine, but a lot of kids only know sidewalks and city buildings.
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.
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.
Amid severe erosion along Lake Michigan, one couple feels the next storm could be the end of their home
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Severe bluff erosion on the coast of Lake Michigan in Racine and Kenosha Counties has cost several homeowners dangerously large chunks of property.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Severe bluff erosion on the coast of Lake Michigan in Racine and Kenosha Counties has cost several homeowners dangerously large chunks of property.
Town of Bristol man recovering after being run over by farm tractor
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 69-year-old Town of Bristol man is recovering after being run over by a farm tractor in a field on Thursday, June 2nd.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department issued a release that indicates the man was cutting grass in a farm field at a Town of Bristol address.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 69-year-old Town of Bristol man is recovering after being run over by a farm tractor in a field on Thursday, June 2nd.The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department issued a release that indicates the man was cutting grass in a farm field at a Town of Bristol address.
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?
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.
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.