Police: Man accused of violent attack on his mother, bites through her lip
CALEDONIA -- A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after police say her son violently attacked her Friday morning, May 18.Police were called out around 7 a.m. to the woman's home for a violent domestic incident.According to Caledonia police, the victim's 32-year-old son may have "ingested or inhaled exotic/designer substances such as essential oils and bath salts." As she was attempting to treat the effects of the chemicals, her son became violent and started attacking her.The man said he was trying to “kill her and she was the devil.” Police say he strangled his mother and bit through a portion of her lip.Nearly 20 stitches were needed to repair the facial injuries.Officials say the man's girlfriend was able to stop the violent attack.
CALEDONIA -- A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after police say her son violently attacked her Friday morning, May 18.Police were called out around 7 a.m. to the woman's home for a violent domestic incident.According to Caledonia police, the victim's 32-year-old son may have "ingested or inhaled exotic/designer substances such as essential oils and bath salts." As she was attempting to treat the effects of the chemicals, her son became violent and started attacking her.The man said he was trying to “kill her and she was the devil.” Police say he strangled his mother and bit through a portion of her lip.Nearly 20 stitches were needed to repair the facial injuries.Officials say the man's girlfriend was able to stop the violent attack.
'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.
Caledonia man charged in connection with abuse, neglect of month-old boy reaches plea deal
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two people charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a month-old boy in Racine County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two people charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a month-old boy in Racine County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
'I'm so sorry:' Levi Ruohonen sentenced to 20 years in prison for crash that killed man, his daughter
RACINE COUNTY -- The man who was driving drunk when he hit and killed a father and daughter on the day after Thanksgiving 2016 learned his sentence on Monday, March 5.
RACINE COUNTY -- The man who was driving drunk when he hit and killed a father and daughter on the day after Thanksgiving 2016 learned his sentence on Monday, March 5.
Woman accused of stealing Salvation Army Red Kettle from Walgreens pleads guilty
CALEDONIA -- One of two people accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store "to support their heroin habit" has pleaded guilty.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to theft of movable property, less than $2,500 as party to a crime.
CALEDONIA -- One of two people accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store "to support their heroin habit" has pleaded guilty.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to theft of movable property, less than $2,500 as party to a crime.
Update: Officials ID man found along Lake Michigan shoreline in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Caledonia police search for driver who struck squad twice during traffic stop, pursuit
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
Man dies at the hospital after he was transported via Flight for Life from scene of crash in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Recognize him? Police seek suspect accused of grabbing 16-year-old boy's genitals at Pick 'n Save store
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
Recognize him? Caledonia police share surveillance photos after theft of liquor from Pick 'n Save
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
Charges filed against man, woman who admitted to stealing red kettle to support heroin habit
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
Caledonia police: Man, woman admitted to theft of red kettle at Walgreens "to support heroin habit"
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
'Grinch' steals Christmas presents from Caledonia home; tosses garbage in ditch
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.
Caledonia police: Woman steals Salvation Army Red Kettle from Walgreens
CALEDONIA -- A Salvation Army Red Kettle was stolen from the front entrance way of a Walgreen in the Village of Caledonia Thursday night, December 22nd.Officials said a woman stood in the vestibule of the store for approximately one hour before stealing the kettle.
CALEDONIA -- A Salvation Army Red Kettle was stolen from the front entrance way of a Walgreen in the Village of Caledonia Thursday night, December 22nd.Officials said a woman stood in the vestibule of the store for approximately one hour before stealing the kettle.
Man accused of drinking at hockey game, strip club prior to crash that killed father, daughter reaches plea deal
CALEDONIA -- A man accused of causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old Caledonia father and his nine-year-old daughter, and injured a six-year-old the day after Thanksgiving in 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.26-year-old Levi Ruohonen on Monday, December 4th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (second+).
CALEDONIA -- A man accused of causing a crash that killed a 39-year-old Caledonia father and his nine-year-old daughter, and injured a six-year-old the day after Thanksgiving in 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.26-year-old Levi Ruohonen on Monday, December 4th pleaded no contest to two charges -- two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle (second+).
Caledonia police: 2, ages 14, 15 arrested after rash of vehicle vandalism, thefts; firearms recovered
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police arrested a 14-year-old and 15-year-old who they say each admitted to being responsible for several incidents involving vandalism to and thefts from vehicles.According to police, the incidents began on October 29th and escalated, with 11 separate crimes reported November 4th and 5th.Police said vehicles had tires punctured and words or phallic images were scratched onto the exterior paint.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police arrested a 14-year-old and 15-year-old who they say each admitted to being responsible for several incidents involving vandalism to and thefts from vehicles.According to police, the incidents began on October 29th and escalated, with 11 separate crimes reported November 4th and 5th.Police said vehicles had tires punctured and words or phallic images were scratched onto the exterior paint.
Unlocked vehicles targeted by thieves, vandals in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- The story is all too common: residents targeted by thieves and vandals after leaving their vehicles unlocked.
CALEDONIA -- The story is all too common: residents targeted by thieves and vandals after leaving their vehicles unlocked.