Vehicle drops debris on I-94 near County Highway E, leading to flat tires
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The left lane of I-94 eastbound at County Highway E in Kenosha was closed on Thursday evening, January 25th after a vehicle dropped some sort of metallic debris on the eastbound lanes around 7:45 p.m.Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say "several" vehicles were damaged.Traffic was backed up on I-94 after some vehicles suffered punctured tires.No crashes have been reported.Tow trucks were dispatched to the scene to assist with getting the vehicles with flat tires off the roadway.Two lanes were shut down on I-94 eastbound at one point -- but one lane was reopened.
Man accused of manufacturing/delivering meth, fire started during execution of search warrant
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning, February 23rd, and he is expected to face several charges related to the manufacture and delivery of meth and marijuana.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's "Drug Operations Group" executed a search warrant at the man's home on 104th Street in Pleasant Prairie around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.Kenosha officials received assistance from the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab, a K-9 deputy, Pleasant Prairie police, and Pleasant Prairie fire officials.Around 12:15 p.m.the man left his home and drove away in his vehicle.He was stopped by a Pleasant Prairie police officer and a Kenosha County Sheriff's K-9 unit and taken into custody.The man was advised that a search warrant was being executed at his home due to several prior controlled purchases of meth and marijuana.The man was transported to the Kenosha County Jail.Around 12:30 p.m., officials with the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab team entered the home.Due to the "volatile and potentially toxic nature of manufacturing meth," this team was the only law enforcement personnel allowed to enter the home.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say a 43-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday morning, February 23rd, and he is expected to face several charges related to the manufacture and delivery of meth and marijuana.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department's "Drug Operations Group" executed a search warrant at the man's home on 104th Street in Pleasant Prairie around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.Kenosha officials received assistance from the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab, a K-9 deputy, Pleasant Prairie police, and Pleasant Prairie fire officials.Around 12:15 p.m.the man left his home and drove away in his vehicle.He was stopped by a Pleasant Prairie police officer and a Kenosha County Sheriff's K-9 unit and taken into custody.The man was advised that a search warrant was being executed at his home due to several prior controlled purchases of meth and marijuana.The man was transported to the Kenosha County Jail.Around 12:30 p.m., officials with the DEA-MKE Clandestine Lab team entered the home.Due to the "volatile and potentially toxic nature of manufacturing meth," this team was the only law enforcement personnel allowed to enter the home.
Arson fire in Kenosha: Two men quickly arrested and charged
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two Kenosha men are facing charges in connection with an arson fire that destroyed a barn and left a home with significant damage early on Thursday morning, February 18th.Firefighters were called out to the scene shortly before 5:00 a.m.The fire occurred at a home/barn in the 19400 block of 38th Street/County Highway N in Kenosha County.A passerby reported a large wooden barn fully engulfed in flames.An unoccupied home on the property was also determined to be on fire once firefighters arrived.The barn was a total loss.The house had significant damage to the basement and was determined to have been unoccupied for the past several years.Investigators learned these fires appeared to have been intentionally set.Two suspects were developed partially based on an item left at the scene of the fire.The suspects were arrested the following day -- on February 19th.21-year-old Damien Struble of Kenosha faces the following charges:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Two Kenosha men are facing charges in connection with an arson fire that destroyed a barn and left a home with significant damage early on Thursday morning, February 18th.Firefighters were called out to the scene shortly before 5:00 a.m.The fire occurred at a home/barn in the 19400 block of 38th Street/County Highway N in Kenosha County.A passerby reported a large wooden barn fully engulfed in flames.An unoccupied home on the property was also determined to be on fire once firefighters arrived.The barn was a total loss.The house had significant damage to the basement and was determined to have been unoccupied for the past several years.Investigators learned these fires appeared to have been intentionally set.Two suspects were developed partially based on an item left at the scene of the fire.The suspects were arrested the following day -- on February 19th.21-year-old Damien Struble of Kenosha faces the following charges:
Man hospitalized after ingesting controlled substance, resisting arrest in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital after authorities believe he ingested a controlled substance and resisted arrest Friday evening, February 19th.The incident took place near 28th Avenue and 41st Street in Kenosha.According to the Kenosha Police Department, officers attempted to take the man into custody on an outstanding felony Department of Corrections warrant.
KENOSHA -- A 52-year-old man was taken to the hospital after authorities believe he ingested a controlled substance and resisted arrest Friday evening, February 19th.The incident took place near 28th Avenue and 41st Street in Kenosha.According to the Kenosha Police Department, officers attempted to take the man into custody on an outstanding felony Department of Corrections warrant.
Kenosha police investigate death of five-month-old girl, fourth infant death in February
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home near 28th and Washington around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th.The infant could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident remains under investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.Kenosha police say this is the fourth infant death this month.Police say a seven-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha on February 2nd.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home near 28th and Washington around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th.The infant could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.The incident remains under investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.Kenosha police say this is the fourth infant death this month.Police say a seven-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha on February 2nd.
Latest: Kenosha man charged in wake of hours-long standoff
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 34-year-old David Leasure is now charged in connection with a standoff that lasted hours in the neighborhood near 35th and Roosevelt in Kenosha this past weekend.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 34-year-old David Leasure is now charged in connection with a standoff that lasted hours in the neighborhood near 35th and Roosevelt in Kenosha this past weekend.
Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff near 35th & Roosevelt in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday morning, February 13th following a standoff in Kenosha.According to police, the standoff started around 11:00 p.m. Friday, February 12th near 35th and Roosevelt.We're told police responded to the area in reference to a weapon being discharged in an upper flat.
KENOSHA -- A 34-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday morning, February 13th following a standoff in Kenosha.According to police, the standoff started around 11:00 p.m. Friday, February 12th near 35th and Roosevelt.We're told police responded to the area in reference to a weapon being discharged in an upper flat.
Kenosha police investigate death of five-month-old girl, third infant death in February
KENOSHA — The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 61st Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11th in reference to the child not breathing.
KENOSHA — The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old girl.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 61st Street around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11th in reference to the child not breathing.
Bond set for ex-Kenosha County jail supervisor in sex assault case
KENOSHA — Bond has been set at $50,000 for a former Kenosha County Detention Center supervisor charged with sexually assaulting an inmate.Twenty-eight-year-old Jonathan Kwiatkowski appeared in court Monday, February 8th on felony charges of second degree sexual assault by correctional staff and misconduct in public office.
KENOSHA — Bond has been set at $50,000 for a former Kenosha County Detention Center supervisor charged with sexually assaulting an inmate.Twenty-eight-year-old Jonathan Kwiatkowski appeared in court Monday, February 8th on felony charges of second degree sexual assault by correctional staff and misconduct in public office.
Kenosha police investigate death of seven-month-old baby boy
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating the death of a seven-month-old baby boy.This case was reported around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd.We're told the child was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating the death of a seven-month-old baby boy.This case was reported around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd.We're told the child was found unresponsive by his mother in an apartment near 45th Street and 36th Avenue in Kenosha.
"This is crazy:" Group that promotes legalizing rape plans meet-up in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Officials with The Brat Stop in Kenosha, and city leaders were livid upon learning that a controversial group that promotes legalizing rape was set to meet at the restaurant on Saturday, February 6th.
KENOSHA -- Officials with The Brat Stop in Kenosha, and city leaders were livid upon learning that a controversial group that promotes legalizing rape was set to meet at the restaurant on Saturday, February 6th.
Pictures: Kenosha police need your help to identify storage unit burglars
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is looking for help in its effort to solve burglaries at Badger Self Storage on 22nd Avenue.Officials were called to the storage facility on January 26th in reference to more than 50 storage units being entered during the night.The Kenosha Police Detective Bureau is now looking for the public's assistance in identifying the three individuals they say are involved in the crime."It's frustrating.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is looking for help in its effort to solve burglaries at Badger Self Storage on 22nd Avenue.Officials were called to the storage facility on January 26th in reference to more than 50 storage units being entered during the night.The Kenosha Police Detective Bureau is now looking for the public's assistance in identifying the three individuals they say are involved in the crime."It's frustrating.
Developing: Kenosha police investigate death of five-month-old infant
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 22nd Ave.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is investigating the death of a five-month-old infant.The Kenosha Fire Department responded to a home on 22nd Ave.
29-year-old Kenosha man arrested; accused of several armed robberies
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have arrested a man that is believed to be responsible for several armed robberies that occurred in the Kenosha area throughout December, 2015 and January, 2016.According to police, a 29-year-old Kenosha man was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 19th after an armed robbery occurred in Mount Pleasant involving a suspect brandishing a knife.Kenosha has recently experienced a rash of robberies similar to the robbery in Mount Pleasant.Friday, the 29-year-old Kenosha man was charged with five counts of armed robbery and five counts of bail jumping.He is believed to be responsible for the following robberies in the City of Kenosha:
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police have arrested a man that is believed to be responsible for several armed robberies that occurred in the Kenosha area throughout December, 2015 and January, 2016.According to police, a 29-year-old Kenosha man was taken into custody on Tuesday, January 19th after an armed robbery occurred in Mount Pleasant involving a suspect brandishing a knife.Kenosha has recently experienced a rash of robberies similar to the robbery in Mount Pleasant.Friday, the 29-year-old Kenosha man was charged with five counts of armed robbery and five counts of bail jumping.He is believed to be responsible for the following robberies in the City of Kenosha:
Recognize this guy? Kenosha police need help identifying theft suspect
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a retail theft suspect.Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is encouraged to call Detective Greathouse at 262-605-5274 or Crimestoppers at 262-656-7333.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a retail theft suspect.Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is encouraged to call Detective Greathouse at 262-605-5274 or Crimestoppers at 262-656-7333.
Developing: At least 47 units broken into at Badger Self-Storage Facility in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a storage facility.It happened at the Badger Self-Storage Facility on 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.The complaint for this burglary was taken on Tuesday, January 26th.Police say at least 47 storage units were broken into.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a storage facility.It happened at the Badger Self-Storage Facility on 22nd Avenue in Kenosha.The complaint for this burglary was taken on Tuesday, January 26th.Police say at least 47 storage units were broken into.
Steven Zelich pleads guilty to two charges in connection with death of Jenny Gamez
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 54-year-old Steven Zelich, a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman, pleaded guilty to two charges against him on Monday, January 25th -- the day his trial was set to begin in Kenosha County.Zelich pleaded guilty to one count of first degree reckless homicide as well as one count of hiding a corpse.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 54-year-old Steven Zelich, a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman, pleaded guilty to two charges against him on Monday, January 25th -- the day his trial was set to begin in Kenosha County.Zelich pleaded guilty to one count of first degree reckless homicide as well as one count of hiding a corpse.
Trial begins Monday for Steven Zelich, charged in death of 19-year-old Jenny Gamez
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The trial against a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman will begin on Monday, January 25th in Kenosha County.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- The trial against a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman will begin on Monday, January 25th in Kenosha County.
Kenosha police: Man taken to the hospital after he was shot more than once
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say one person was taken to the hospital from the area of 41st Street and 28th Avenue following a shooting.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th.The victim is an adult male, who was shot more than once.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say one person was taken to the hospital from the area of 41st Street and 28th Avenue following a shooting.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th.The victim is an adult male, who was shot more than once.
Kenosha police ID woman found dead in alley; cause of death unknown
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police on Tuesday, January 19th identified the woman who was found dead in an alley near 13th Avenue and 31st Street in Kenosha Saturday morning, January 16th.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police on Tuesday, January 19th identified the woman who was found dead in an alley near 13th Avenue and 31st Street in Kenosha Saturday morning, January 16th.