Mount Pleasant police: Watch where you swipe your credit, debit cards
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning ATM users to watch where you swipe your card.Police said they've seen an increase in card skimmers showing up at ATMs and on gas station pumps.The best way to protect yourself is to try shaking or tugging on the card reader before using them.Police have asked that you please report anything suspicious and be sure to check your statements for any unusual activity on a regular basis.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning ATM users to watch where you swipe your card.Police said they've seen an increase in card skimmers showing up at ATMs and on gas station pumps.The best way to protect yourself is to try shaking or tugging on the card reader before using them.Police have asked that you please report anything suspicious and be sure to check your statements for any unusual activity on a regular basis.
3 hurt in crash involving truck, minivan in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three people were hurt in a crash involving a truck and minivan that happened in Mount Pleasant on Sunday afternoon, April 1, and one of them had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near State Highway 31/Green Bay Rd.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three people were hurt in a crash involving a truck and minivan that happened in Mount Pleasant on Sunday afternoon, April 1, and one of them had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near State Highway 31/Green Bay Rd.
Racine man arrested for OWI, drug possession following traffic stop in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man, 37, was arrested early Thursday morning, March 29 for OWI and drug possession following a traffic stop in Mount Pleasant.According to police, a Mount Pleasant officer conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue near Green Bay Road around 1:37 a.m.After confronting the driver, the officer determined he was impaired.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man, 37, was arrested early Thursday morning, March 29 for OWI and drug possession following a traffic stop in Mount Pleasant.According to police, a Mount Pleasant officer conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue near Green Bay Road around 1:37 a.m.After confronting the driver, the officer determined he was impaired.
Racine County: Authorities ask for public's help to find Days Inn theft suspect
RACINE COUNTY -- Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public's help to identify a male theft suspect.
RACINE COUNTY -- Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public's help to identify a male theft suspect.
Man on probation for gun, drug violations pulled over for speeding; pot, gun found
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of marijuana and a handgun in Mount Pleasant early Wednesday morning, and a man on probation was arrested.It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on State Highway 31 near Graceland Blvd.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of marijuana and a handgun in Mount Pleasant early Wednesday morning, and a man on probation was arrested.It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on State Highway 31 near Graceland Blvd.
Police: 87-year-old woman hurt chasing after purse snatcher in Pick 'N Save parking lot
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An 87-year-old woman tried to chase down a suspect who snatched her purse in the parking lot of a Pick 'N Save in Mount Pleasant.It happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Pick 'N Save on South Green Bay Road near Durand Avenue.According to Mount Pleasant police, the elderly woman made a purchase inside the store and as she was walking to her car, a suspect -- who witnesses described as a black male wearing dark clothing -- came up and forcefully grabbed her purse.The man ran and got into a red, mid-sized SUV (possibly a GMC Acadia) that was also parked in the lot.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An 87-year-old woman tried to chase down a suspect who snatched her purse in the parking lot of a Pick 'N Save in Mount Pleasant.It happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Pick 'N Save on South Green Bay Road near Durand Avenue.According to Mount Pleasant police, the elderly woman made a purchase inside the store and as she was walking to her car, a suspect -- who witnesses described as a black male wearing dark clothing -- came up and forcefully grabbed her purse.The man ran and got into a red, mid-sized SUV (possibly a GMC Acadia) that was also parked in the lot.
48-year-old Racine man arrested for 8th OWI after running red light
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old man from Racine was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 11 for OWI, 8th offense during a traffic stop.According to police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 11:20 p.m. at STH 20 (Washington Ave.) and Oakes Road for a vehicle that ran through a red light.During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired and officers attempted to conduct standardized field sobriety tests -- but he refused.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old man from Racine was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 11 for OWI, 8th offense during a traffic stop.According to police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 11:20 p.m. at STH 20 (Washington Ave.) and Oakes Road for a vehicle that ran through a red light.During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired and officers attempted to conduct standardized field sobriety tests -- but he refused.
Mount Pleasant police warn of people posing as contractors for Foxconn following burglary
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning homeowners not to let anyone into their homes that they do not know after a burglary occurred Thursday, February 8th.The incident happened at a home on County Line Road (Highway KR) at around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.The homeowner says a man came into the house advising that he was a contractor working for Foxconn and had hit a water pipe.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning homeowners not to let anyone into their homes that they do not know after a burglary occurred Thursday, February 8th.The incident happened at a home on County Line Road (Highway KR) at around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.The homeowner says a man came into the house advising that he was a contractor working for Foxconn and had hit a water pipe.
17-year-old accused of pulling gun during fight at Case High School pleads no contest to felony charge
RACINE COUNTY -- A teenager accused of pulling a gun during a fight at Case High School in Racine has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
RACINE COUNTY -- A teenager accused of pulling a gun during a fight at Case High School in Racine has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Dog named Charlie rescued from frigid pond after escaping kennel, apparently letting himself out of house
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The dog that was rescued from the frigid waters of a pond near Island Club North in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 13 was reunited with his owners.The rescue happened on Saturday afternoon around 3:40 p.m.The South Shore Fire Department arrived on scene and saw a large golden Labrador struggling to keep its head above the surface of the water.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The dog that was rescued from the frigid waters of a pond near Island Club North in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Jan. 13 was reunited with his owners.The rescue happened on Saturday afternoon around 3:40 p.m.The South Shore Fire Department arrived on scene and saw a large golden Labrador struggling to keep its head above the surface of the water.
Racine man accused of swinging dog by leash against door, choking it during fight with girlfriend
RACINE COUNTY -- A 43-year-old Racine man was arrested for allegedly picking up his girlfriend's dog by its leash, and swinging it against a door multiple times.Richard Lann is facing the following charges:
RACINE COUNTY -- A 43-year-old Racine man was arrested for allegedly picking up his girlfriend's dog by its leash, and swinging it against a door multiple times.Richard Lann is facing the following charges:
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old pedestrian from Racine suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, December 21st.It happened around 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of STH 31 and STH 20.Witnesses reported that the vehicle faced a green light while traveling northbound on STH 31.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old pedestrian from Racine suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night, December 21st.It happened around 8:50 p.m. near the intersection of STH 31 and STH 20.Witnesses reported that the vehicle faced a green light while traveling northbound on STH 31.
Fully engulfed: Mount Pleasant police investigate suspicious vehicle fire; no injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that spread to a garage and forced evacuations early Thursday, December 7th.It happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Meyer Court near Durand Avenue.Police say arriving officers found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames in front of an attached garage, and the garage eaves were beginning to start on fire.People were evacuated from a condo complex as firefighters responded to extinguish the flames.Police say this fire is considered suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.No one was hurt.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that spread to a garage and forced evacuations early Thursday, December 7th.It happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. on Meyer Court near Durand Avenue.Police say arriving officers found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames in front of an attached garage, and the garage eaves were beginning to start on fire.People were evacuated from a condo complex as firefighters responded to extinguish the flames.Police say this fire is considered suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.No one was hurt.
"Should never have done this:" Man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting young girl
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant man is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl multiple times.32-year-old Matthew Vivio has been charged with repeated sexual assault of a child.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant man is accused of sexually assaulting a young girl multiple times.32-year-old Matthew Vivio has been charged with repeated sexual assault of a child.
"Stuff the Squad:" Mount Pleasant police look to gather 4,000+ pounds of food
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police squads were parked in front of the Piggly Wiggly on Washington Saturday, November 18th during the "Stuff the Squad" initiative.Police officers collected items for the Racine County Food Bank and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.Customers were encouraged to purchase $5 or $10 pre-made bags of food and donate them.Officers said in 2016, they collected about 4,000 pounds of food.They were looking to beat that this year.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police squads were parked in front of the Piggly Wiggly on Washington Saturday, November 18th during the "Stuff the Squad" initiative.Police officers collected items for the Racine County Food Bank and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.Customers were encouraged to purchase $5 or $10 pre-made bags of food and donate them.Officers said in 2016, they collected about 4,000 pounds of food.They were looking to beat that this year.
2 injured after car crashes into tree in Mount Pleasant; alcohol, speed appear to be factors
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a tree Friday night, November 17th.Just before 11:00 p.m. Mount Pleasant police responded to the crash on Oakes Road.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a tree Friday night, November 17th.Just before 11:00 p.m. Mount Pleasant police responded to the crash on Oakes Road.
"Crime really drops:" After success in Mount Pleasant, Racine, alderman wants to open COP House in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A program to reduce crime and improve relationships between police and residents has worked so well in Mount Pleasant and Racine, a Milwaukee alderman wants to open a so-called COP House in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A program to reduce crime and improve relationships between police and residents has worked so well in Mount Pleasant and Racine, a Milwaukee alderman wants to open a so-called COP House in Milwaukee.