"Operation Smackdown:" 17 arrested over a two-day period as warrants executed in Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say 17 people were arrested Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th as search warrants were executed in connection with "Operation Smackdown."Six search warrants and 15 arrest warrants were served over the two-day period in Kenosha County.17 out of 25 wanted individuals were located and taken to the Kenosha County Jail.The following was seized during the two-day roundup:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say 17 people were arrested Thursday, May 19th and Friday, May 20th as search warrants were executed in connection with "Operation Smackdown."Six search warrants and 15 arrest warrants were served over the two-day period in Kenosha County.17 out of 25 wanted individuals were located and taken to the Kenosha County Jail.The following was seized during the two-day roundup:
Kenosha Co. Sheriff's officials on scene of tactical situation in Town of Wheatland
TOWN OF WHEATLAND -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are on the scene of a tactical situation taking place at a home in the Town of Wheatland on Monday night, May 23rd.A command post is located near the intersection of Lily Lake Road and 76th Street.The investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
TOWN OF WHEATLAND -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department are on the scene of a tactical situation taking place at a home in the Town of Wheatland on Monday night, May 23rd.A command post is located near the intersection of Lily Lake Road and 76th Street.The investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Kenosha police ID body found after brush fire in Simmons Island Park
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department have identified a body that was found following a brush fire on Wednesday morning, May 18th.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Kortright of Kenosha.
KENOSHA -- Officials with the Kenosha Police Department have identified a body that was found following a brush fire on Wednesday morning, May 18th.The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Kortright of Kenosha.
Fire investigation leads to discovery of body near 50th & Kennedy in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found at Simmons Island Park early Wednesday morning, May 18th.Kenosha police and fire officials were called out the park around 12:40 a.m. for reports of a brush fire.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found at Simmons Island Park early Wednesday morning, May 18th.Kenosha police and fire officials were called out the park around 12:40 a.m. for reports of a brush fire.
Kenosha man accused of running drug operation, says "I'm doing what I need to for my family"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 36-year-old Chad Holster of Kenosha is accused of running a drug operation out of his house -- which also happens to be located near an elementary school.Holster faces the following charges:
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 36-year-old Chad Holster of Kenosha is accused of running a drug operation out of his house -- which also happens to be located near an elementary school.Holster faces the following charges:
Video: Semi drivers come to aid of man who suffered medical emergency on I-94 in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
KENOSHA -- FOX6 News has obtained dramatic new video along with the 911 calls associated with a crash that happened in Kenosha on April 23rd.Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 — for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
For Kenosha Indian Trail baseball player, it's ASU or the pros next year: "Either way, a win-win"
KENOSHA -- A lifetime of playing baseball and some special inside information has a Kenosha high school baseball standout prepared for the decision of a lifetime.Indian Trail Academy in Kenosha has only had a varsity baseball team for four years, and Gavin Lux has been on it each of those seasons.
KENOSHA -- A lifetime of playing baseball and some special inside information has a Kenosha high school baseball standout prepared for the decision of a lifetime.Indian Trail Academy in Kenosha has only had a varsity baseball team for four years, and Gavin Lux has been on it each of those seasons.
21-year-old woman killed when her vehicle left the roadway, struck tree in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say a 21-year-old Bristol woman was killed in a crash that happened early on Sunday morning, May 8th.It happened on Fox River Road near 101st Street (near the Wilmot Raceway) around 3:30 a.m. -- and involved a single vehicle.An investigation revealed 21-year-old Alyssa Lass of Bristol lost control of her vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree.Lass, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say a 21-year-old Bristol woman was killed in a crash that happened early on Sunday morning, May 8th.It happened on Fox River Road near 101st Street (near the Wilmot Raceway) around 3:30 a.m. -- and involved a single vehicle.An investigation revealed 21-year-old Alyssa Lass of Bristol lost control of her vehicle, which left the roadway and struck a tree.Lass, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Man taken into custody on charges of delivery of heroin after search warrant served in Somers
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say a man was arrested when a search warrant was executed at a home on 6th Street in Somers on three counts of delivery of heroin.The "no knock" search warrant was executed at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th.Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies and "Kenosha Drug Operations Group" officials took the man into custody without incident.Officials searched the home and discovered contraband associated with heroin, pills, unidentified powder, firearms and money.The man has not yet been officially charged.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department say a man was arrested when a search warrant was executed at a home on 6th Street in Somers on three counts of delivery of heroin.The "no knock" search warrant was executed at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4th.Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies and "Kenosha Drug Operations Group" officials took the man into custody without incident.Officials searched the home and discovered contraband associated with heroin, pills, unidentified powder, firearms and money.The man has not yet been officially charged.
Group volunteers their time to clear hundreds of tires illegally dumped in Kenosha: "Warms your heart"
KENOSHA COUNTY -- FOX6 News on Sunday, May 1st told you about supper club officials, forced to clean up hundreds of tires dumped along Lake Michigan in Kenosha.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- FOX6 News on Sunday, May 1st told you about supper club officials, forced to clean up hundreds of tires dumped along Lake Michigan in Kenosha.
"Frustrating:" Restaurant must pay for cleanup of hundreds of tires dumped near Lake Michigan
KENOSHA COUNTY -- An illegal dumping ground in Kenosha County is turning the lakeshore into an eyesore.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- An illegal dumping ground in Kenosha County is turning the lakeshore into an eyesore.
Illinois man dies after apparently suffering medical emergency while driving in Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 -- for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 52-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead at the hospital after he apparently suffered some sort of medical emergency while driving on Saturday morning, April 23rd.Around 5:45 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-94 -- for a report of a driver who was continually striking the wall.
50-year-old Illinois man dies after his truck went into a pond in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 50-year-old Illinois man was killed on Friday night, April 22nd when his truck went into a pond.The crash involving just one vehicle happened around 6:00 p.m. on County Highway W/Fox River Road in Kenosha County.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Ford F-250 truck, being driven by Arthur Kraft of Spring Grove, Illinois was headed south on Fox River Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in front of the American Girl Brands business on Fox River Road.The truck then entered a pond after it rolled over -- coming to rest upside down in the pond.Officials say passersby worked to extricate Kraft from the truck, who was unresponsive after the crash.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Officials with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tell FOX6 News a 50-year-old Illinois man was killed on Friday night, April 22nd when his truck went into a pond.The crash involving just one vehicle happened around 6:00 p.m. on County Highway W/Fox River Road in Kenosha County.Sheriff's officials say the driver of a Ford F-250 truck, being driven by Arthur Kraft of Spring Grove, Illinois was headed south on Fox River Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in front of the American Girl Brands business on Fox River Road.The truck then entered a pond after it rolled over -- coming to rest upside down in the pond.Officials say passersby worked to extricate Kraft from the truck, who was unresponsive after the crash.
Former Kenosha police officer, who admitted to planting evidence in murder case, reaches plea deal
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 29-year-old former Kenosha police officer accused of planting evidence in a murder case on Thursday, April 14th reached a plea deal in the case against him.Baars pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misconduct in office/failing to perform known duty.
Amazon makes donation to support Kenosha Police Department's K-9 unit
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha Police Department received a special gift from Amazon.The company donated toys and dishes to support police K-9 "Eddie" -- and the Kenosha Police Department's goal of adding a new member to the K-9 unit.The gifts came from the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kenosha.The Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha has more than 2,500 full-time employees and is committed to giving back to the community where its associates live and work.
Evacuation at Harborside Academy, Reuther Central H.S. in Kenosha after threat found
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
KENOSHA -- A threat found at Harborside Academy on Wednesday, April 13th forced an evacuation of Harborside and Reuther Central High School, which share the same building.Kenosha Unified School District officials say the threat was found in a girls bathroom at Harborside Academy -- a charter school serving grades 6-12.Reuther High School, serving grades 9-12 and Harborside share the same building.Around 12:30 p.m., students were evacuated from the building, and Kenosha police were called.Students were outside for just under an hour, while police performed a sweep of the building.
Death investigation: Human remains found along road in Kenosha County
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
KENOSHA -- The skeletal remains of a human body have been found in a ditch on a road in Kenosha County.Officers were dispatched to 122nd Ave.
Police: 38-year-old man being held in jail, accused of stabbing man in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police say a 38-year-old man is being held in jail, accused of stabbing another man on Saturday, April 2nd.The stabbing happened around 7:30 p.m. on 61st Street near 24th Avenue.Police located a 52-year-old Kenosha man suffering from a stab wound, and he was taken to the hospital in Kenosha, and later flown to Froedtert Hospital.The 38-year-old suspect was taken into custody and was being held in jail on a charge of first degree recklessly endangering safety.
Kenosha police seek suspect(s) after man shot & hurt in parking lot across from tavern
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a tavern early on Sunday morning, April 3rd.Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police were called to the hospital for a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
35 years in prison for Steven Zelich, who pleaded guilty in 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, was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison on Wednesday, March 30th.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- 54-year-old Steven Zelich, a former police officer charged in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman, was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison on Wednesday, March 30th.