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.
Police, firefighters join effort to build new baseball field at Racine school: "We can't repair it"
RACINE -- Police officers and firefighters Sunday, August 27th joined the effort to build a new varsity baseball field at Racine's Case High School."Seeing our kids invested in the program and out here doing some of the work -- they really want to have a baseball field so they can get better on it," James Ricchio, Case High School baseball coach said.It's difficult to have home field advantage if you're never on your home turf.
RACINE -- Police officers and firefighters Sunday, August 27th joined the effort to build a new varsity baseball field at Racine's Case High School."Seeing our kids invested in the program and out here doing some of the work -- they really want to have a baseball field so they can get better on it," James Ricchio, Case High School baseball coach said.It's difficult to have home field advantage if you're never on your home turf.
2 hurt following crash involving motorcycle in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant officers were called out to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in a construction zone near Green Bay and Washington Avenue Saturday night, August 26th.It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival, officials said they found glass debris in the northbound lane on Green Bay Road along with a severely damaged motorcycle in the median.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant officers were called out to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in a construction zone near Green Bay and Washington Avenue Saturday night, August 26th.It happened shortly after 9:00 p.m.Upon arrival, officials said they found glass debris in the northbound lane on Green Bay Road along with a severely damaged motorcycle in the median.
Retail theft suspect busted when he returned to Walmart 6 days later for more merchandise
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An Illinois man, accused of stealing merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pleasant was arrested when he returned to the store.According to police, on August 8th, investigators handled a report of a felony theft at the store on S.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An Illinois man, accused of stealing merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pleasant was arrested when he returned to the store.According to police, on August 8th, investigators handled a report of a felony theft at the store on S.
Mount Pleasant traffic stop uncovers marijuana, cocaine, handgun, cash
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 28-year-old Racine man was arrested after Mount Pleasant police found marijuana, cocaine, approximately $1,000 in cash and a semiautomatic handgun during a traffic stop.According to Mount Pleasant police, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sunnyslope Drive Thursday afternoon, August 10th.The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with two occupants in the vehicle.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 28-year-old Racine man was arrested after Mount Pleasant police found marijuana, cocaine, approximately $1,000 in cash and a semiautomatic handgun during a traffic stop.According to Mount Pleasant police, an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sunnyslope Drive Thursday afternoon, August 10th.The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with two occupants in the vehicle.
4 people arrested during high-risk traffic stop after shots fired incident in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Four people -- two from Illinois and two from Racine were arrested Tuesday night, August 8th amid a shots fired investigation in Mount Pleasant.It happened around 11:00 p.m. near Durand and Gates.According to police, after this shots fired incident, the victim followed the suspect vehicle, which was located on Washington Avenue near International Drive in Mount Pleasant -- and a high-risk traffic stop was performed.A 29-year-old and 26-year-old from Illinois were arrested, along with a 22-year-old and 21-year-old from Racine.Police say a handgun was found inside the suspect vehicle, and the victim's vehicle was damaged as a result of this incident.No one was hurt.The suspects are being held on charges of recklessly endangering safety, intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct while armed.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Four people -- two from Illinois and two from Racine were arrested Tuesday night, August 8th amid a shots fired investigation in Mount Pleasant.It happened around 11:00 p.m. near Durand and Gates.According to police, after this shots fired incident, the victim followed the suspect vehicle, which was located on Washington Avenue near International Drive in Mount Pleasant -- and a high-risk traffic stop was performed.A 29-year-old and 26-year-old from Illinois were arrested, along with a 22-year-old and 21-year-old from Racine.Police say a handgun was found inside the suspect vehicle, and the victim's vehicle was damaged as a result of this incident.No one was hurt.The suspects are being held on charges of recklessly endangering safety, intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct while armed.
Homicide charges filed: $1 million cash bond for 19-year-old accused of killing Olivia Mackay
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against 19-year-old Daniel Tate, accused of killing 17-year-old Olivia Mackay.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Homicide charges have been filed against 19-year-old Daniel Tate, accused of killing 17-year-old Olivia Mackay.