Man charged in connection with fatal wrong-way crash in Kenosha County

Man charged in connection with fatal wrong-way crash in Kenosha County

KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man has been formally charged in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that occurred on Sunday morning, September 21st in Kenosha County.19-year-old Alejandro Ramirez-Gonzalez is facing seven felony charges:

KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man has been formally charged in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that occurred on Sunday morning, September 21st in Kenosha County.19-year-old Alejandro Ramirez-Gonzalez is facing seven felony charges:

Kenosha police: 54-year-old man fires gun he believes to be unloaded inside his apartment

Kenosha police: 54-year-old man fires gun he believes to be unloaded inside his apartment

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a man accidentally fired his gun inside his apartment on Wednesday afternoon, October 1st.It happened at the Wood Creek Apartments on 15th Street in Kenosha.Police were notified of the incident shortly before 1:00 p.m.Police say a neighbor told police she heard a loud noise while she was in her bedroom.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a man accidentally fired his gun inside his apartment on Wednesday afternoon, October 1st.It happened at the Wood Creek Apartments on 15th Street in Kenosha.Police were notified of the incident shortly before 1:00 p.m.Police say a neighbor told police she heard a loud noise while she was in her bedroom.

Kenosha police identify body found on railroad tracks near 80th and Sheridan

Kenosha police identify body found on railroad tracks near 80th and Sheridan

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police have identified a body discovered on railroad tracks near 80th Street, east of Sheridan Road on Saturday afternoon, September 27th.Police say the body is that of 35-year-old Shane Miller.Body parts were found on train tracks around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, after a Union Pacific crew member called authorities.Police say their preliminary investigation has determined Miller was struck by a southbound freight train near 68th Street someone after 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 26th.The incident remains under investigation.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police have identified a body discovered on railroad tracks near 80th Street, east of Sheridan Road on Saturday afternoon, September 27th.Police say the body is that of 35-year-old Shane Miller.Body parts were found on train tracks around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, after a Union Pacific crew member called authorities.Police say their preliminary investigation has determined Miller was struck by a southbound freight train near 68th Street someone after 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 26th.The incident remains under investigation.

Shocking discovery found on train tracks in Kenosha

Shocking discovery found on train tracks in Kenosha

KENOSHA (WITI) -- There was a gruesome discovery in Kenosha on Saturday, September 27th.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- There was a gruesome discovery in Kenosha on Saturday, September 27th.

Trooper stops vehicle traveling at 99mph on I-94, over 100 grams of marijuana recovered

Trooper stops vehicle traveling at 99mph on I-94, over 100 grams of marijuana recovered

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol says 112 grams of marijuana were recovered from a vehicle that was traveling at 99 miles-per-hour on I-94.A state trooper stopped the vehicle, and due to observations made by that trooper, a Kenosha County Sheriff's deputy responded to the scene with a K9 unit.The vehicle's driver gave authorities consent to search the vehicle, and the deputy located approximately 112 grams of marijuana inside a baby stroller box in the backseat.

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol says 112 grams of marijuana were recovered from a vehicle that was traveling at 99 miles-per-hour on I-94.A state trooper stopped the vehicle, and due to observations made by that trooper, a Kenosha County Sheriff's deputy responded to the scene with a K9 unit.The vehicle's driver gave authorities consent to search the vehicle, and the deputy located approximately 112 grams of marijuana inside a baby stroller box in the backseat.

Good Samaritans stop to help after wrong-way driver on I-94 causes fatal crash

Good Samaritans stop to help after wrong-way driver on I-94 causes fatal crash

KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha authorities and the Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened on I-94 early Sunday, September 21st.

KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- Kenosha authorities and the Wisconsin State Patrol are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened on I-94 early Sunday, September 21st.

Union workers picket outside Amazon distribution center, but why?

Union workers picket outside Amazon distribution center, but why?

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Dozens of union workers picketed the construction site for the massive Amazon distribution center in Kenosha Friday, September 19th.They're upset contract workers are coming in from out of state to build a facility partly paid for with tax payer money.The Amazon distribution center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs once it opens."This is what it's going to take for people to realize that," said Craig Hanson, Union Machinist from St.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Dozens of union workers picketed the construction site for the massive Amazon distribution center in Kenosha Friday, September 19th.They're upset contract workers are coming in from out of state to build a facility partly paid for with tax payer money.The Amazon distribution center is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs once it opens."This is what it's going to take for people to realize that," said Craig Hanson, Union Machinist from St.

A warning from Kenosha police: People are passing counterfeit $50 bills

A warning from Kenosha police: People are passing counterfeit $50 bills

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they're investigating several cases involving the passing of counterfeit $50 bills.The Kenosha Police Department's "Financial Crimes Unit" is investigating.Meanwhile, Kenosha police are warning business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills -- advising that business owners check the bills carefully for security features.Police say it appears those passing these fake bills are using them to request money orders, or they're making small purchases in order to get real money back in change.Police are also cautioning folks who use Craigslist to be on the lookout for fake bills.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say they're investigating several cases involving the passing of counterfeit $50 bills.The Kenosha Police Department's "Financial Crimes Unit" is investigating.Meanwhile, Kenosha police are warning business owners to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills -- advising that business owners check the bills carefully for security features.Police say it appears those passing these fake bills are using them to request money orders, or they're making small purchases in order to get real money back in change.Police are also cautioning folks who use Craigslist to be on the lookout for fake bills.

Crews search for missing boater on Kenosha County lake

Crews search for missing boater on Kenosha County lake

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Authorities are searching Silver Lake in Kenosha County for a missing fisherman from McHenry, Illinois.

KENOSHA COUNTY (WITI) -- Authorities are searching Silver Lake in Kenosha County for a missing fisherman from McHenry, Illinois.

Kenosha police: Smoke inhalation killed 33-year-old woman following fire

Kenosha police: Smoke inhalation killed 33-year-old woman following fire

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 33-year-old woman has died following a fire on Friday afternoon, September 12th.Police and fire officials responded to a fire occurring on 85th Street just after 3:00 p.m. Friday.There, they discovered the 33-year-old woman inside an apartment, unconscious and unresponsive.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 33-year-old woman has died following a fire on Friday afternoon, September 12th.Police and fire officials responded to a fire occurring on 85th Street just after 3:00 p.m. Friday.There, they discovered the 33-year-old woman inside an apartment, unconscious and unresponsive.

RECOVERED! Rare African tortoise, worth $4,000, returned to its owner

RECOVERED! Rare African tortoise, worth $4,000, returned to its owner

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a rare African tortoise -- stolen in Kenosha, has been recovered and returned to its owner.Police say just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, the tortoise was dropped off at a Kenosha pet store.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a rare African tortoise -- stolen in Kenosha, has been recovered and returned to its owner.Police say just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10th, the tortoise was dropped off at a Kenosha pet store.

One person killed in two-vehicle crash in Kenosha County

One person killed in two-vehicle crash in Kenosha County

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, September 9th.It happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway KR and the West Frontage Road west of I-94 in the Town of Paris.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle headed northbound on the West Frontage Road proceeded through the intersection at County Highway KR.A vehicle headed eastbound on County Highway KR struck the northbound vehicle.The driver of the northbound vehicle was killed in the crash.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials say one person is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, September 9th.It happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of County Highway KR and the West Frontage Road west of I-94 in the Town of Paris.Sheriff's officials say a vehicle headed northbound on the West Frontage Road proceeded through the intersection at County Highway KR.A vehicle headed eastbound on County Highway KR struck the northbound vehicle.The driver of the northbound vehicle was killed in the crash.

Dump truck driver's medical emergency leads to series of crashes in Kenosha

Dump truck driver's medical emergency leads to series of crashes in Kenosha

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a dump truck driver suffered a medical emergency -- triggering a series of crashes on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Police tell FOX6 News the dump truck's driver suffered a medical emergency between 52nd and 60th streets and struck a vehicle.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a dump truck driver suffered a medical emergency -- triggering a series of crashes on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.Police tell FOX6 News the dump truck's driver suffered a medical emergency between 52nd and 60th streets and struck a vehicle.

BUSTED: Illinois men arrested in Kenosha, in possession of crystal meth

BUSTED: Illinois men arrested in Kenosha, in possession of crystal meth

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Illinois men were busted -- arrested and taken to jail on felony charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal meth after law enforcement officials in Kenosha conducted a "controlled purchase" on Wednesday morning, August 27th.Shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group, the Milwaukee DEA, the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit, Kenosha police officers and a Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Sheriff conducted the controlled purchase, and subsequent arrests.The arrests occurred in the 8000 block of 60th Avenue.Police say 30-year-old Omar Villalobos of Harvey, Illinois and 33-year-old Jesus Flores of Posen, Illinois were taken into custody.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Two Illinois men were busted -- arrested and taken to jail on felony charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal meth after law enforcement officials in Kenosha conducted a "controlled purchase" on Wednesday morning, August 27th.Shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group, the Milwaukee DEA, the Kenosha Police Department's Gang Intelligence Unit, Kenosha police officers and a Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputy Sheriff conducted the controlled purchase, and subsequent arrests.The arrests occurred in the 8000 block of 60th Avenue.Police say 30-year-old Omar Villalobos of Harvey, Illinois and 33-year-old Jesus Flores of Posen, Illinois were taken into custody.

Driver attempts to pass dump truck, hits utility pole in Town of Somers

Driver attempts to pass dump truck, hits utility pole in Town of Somers

KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News of a fatal accident that occurred a little after 12 p.m. in the Town of Somers.The driver of the car was attempting to pass a dump truck when they lost control.

KENOSHA (WITI) -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department tells FOX6 News of a fatal accident that occurred a little after 12 p.m. in the Town of Somers.The driver of the car was attempting to pass a dump truck when they lost control.

Former officer accused of killing two women, hiding their remains in suitcases to appear in court

Former officer accused of killing two women, hiding their remains in suitcases to appear in court

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A prosecutor in southern Wisconsin will summarize evidence during a preliminary hearing for a former police officer accused of killing two women and hiding their remains in a pair of suitcases.Steven Zelich is due in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday in the 2012 death of Jenny Gamez, of Cottage Grove, Oregon.

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A prosecutor in southern Wisconsin will summarize evidence during a preliminary hearing for a former police officer accused of killing two women and hiding their remains in a pair of suitcases.Steven Zelich is due in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday in the 2012 death of Jenny Gamez, of Cottage Grove, Oregon.