3 hurt, 1 arrested for OWI after crash near I-94 and Highway 20 in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three people were hurt and one was arrested for OWI following a crash involving two vehicles in Mount Pleasant early Sunday, Sept. 22.It happened around 1 a.m. near the area of State Highway 20/Washington Avenue and I-94.First responders found two vehicles in the ditch.There were three males inside a 2012 Hyundai that suffered heavy rear-end damage.

'We've been suffering long enough:' Family of Ty'Rese West seeks charges against officer who killed him

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The family of 18-year-old Ty'Rese West on Monday, Sept. 16 demanded action from the Racine County district attorney -- seeking charges against the officer who shot and killed West in June, and calling for his termination.West's parents took part in a peaceful demonstration Monday, and asked for all evidence in the case, including police reports and body camera video.

'I hit (expletive) too:' Milwaukee man accused of assaulting 3 people at park in Mount Pleasant

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Aug. 6 against a Milwaukee man, accused in connection with a July 13 assault at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant that left three people injured, including the park manager.Benito Martinez, 23, faces four charges:

Investigation underway after burglary at Rasmussen Diamonds in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a burglary that happened early Saturday morning, July 27 at Rasmussen Diamonds -- located on Washington Avenue.According to police, officers were dispatched the scene around 2:20 a.m. for a burglar alarm.Upon arrival, officers found entry was made to the business through a broke window.

Prosecutors: Racine men caught on camera installing 'shimmer' device at Educators Credit Union

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Charges were filed Wednesday, July 24 against two Racine men prosecutors said were caught on camera installing a "shimmer" device, similar to a skimmer, on an ATM at Educators Credit Union in Mount Pleasant.Vergiu-Corneliu Galbenu, 41, and Gheorghe Oltean, 43, each face the following charges:

Authorities identify Mount Pleasant officer who killed 18-year-old Ty'Rese West

MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice on Sunday, June 23 identified the Mount Pleasant police officer who shot and killed an 18-year-old man on June 15.The DOJ said in a news release that Sgt.

Loved ones left with more questions than answers after 18-year-old killed in officer-involved shooting

RACINE -- Family members and friends of Ty'Rese West, 18, killed in an officer-involved shooting in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, June 15, came together Sunday to speak out after West's death.The officer-involved shooting happened near 24th Street and Racine Street in Mount Pleasant around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

Kenosha man facing multiple charges following OWI police pursuit in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Kenosha man, 27, is facing multiple charges following an OWI-related police pursuit in Mount Pleasant Saturday, June 8.Officers from the Mount Pleasant Police Department were notified that a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy's squad car was struck in Kenosha around 3:30 a.m. Officers were told the offending vehicle left the scene.Officials with the Wisconsin State Patrol located the vehicle and began pursuing the vehicle northbound on State Highway 31.

'Inappropriate contact:' Police order Mount Pleasant spa to be closed; employees arrested and cited

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Two women were arrested Thursday afternoon, June 6 when police responded to a spa in Mount Pleasant.The employees, ages 51 and 49, were arrested and cited around 1:30 p.m. The 51-year-old received a citation for keeper/inmate of a disorderly house and the 49-year-old was cited for inmate of a disorderly house, theft and massage therapist permit violations.Police responded to the A-1 Spa on Commerce Drive near Washington Avenue following complaints from clients regarding inappropriate and illegal sexual advances and sexual contact.Mount Pleasant police ordered the spa be closed and the permit issued by the village be suspended.

Mount Pleasant PD: K-9 tracks down hit-and-run driver hiding in woods

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A driver fled from police on foot after they say he struck a bus stop, damaged a culvert, and jumped a driveway.