Arrested: 25-year-old Racine man found inside vehicle with drug paraphernalia, a knife

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police on Friday night, June 20th took a 25-year-old Racine man into custody after finding him in possession of drug paraphernalia inside a vehicle.Police were called out to the dead end of East Red Pine Circle around 7:45 p.m. Friday for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in front of an empty lot.When police arrived, they found the vehicle occupied by a 25-year-old Racine man, who appeared to be going in and out of consciousness.Officers made repeated attempts and were eventually able to gain the man's attention.Police say the man opened his hands, and revealed a syringe and drug paraphernalia -- consistent with heroin use.Police say the man was also in possession of an eight-inch knife.The man was taken to the hospital for treatment -- and was then taken to the Racine County Jail -- where he is being held on several charges -- including possession of heroin as a repeat offender, possession of drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed weapon, probation/parole hold and OWI -- second offense.

JILTED? Fired worker accused of attempting to set fire to restaurant

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- 38-year-old Hermelindo Guevara-Castillo, a homeless man from Racine, now faces a single count of attempted arson for his connection to an incident that happened on Sunday, May 25th.According to the criminal complaint, the Mount Pleasant Police Department was dispatched to the SUper China Buffet on Washington Ave.

Police: Fired employee threatens to burn down Super China Buffet restaurant

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a 38-year-old man early Sunday morning, May 25th at the Super China Buffet restaurant on Washington Avenue after determining the man had apparently poured oil on and around the rear of the building.

Eight car thefts in one month...and they have something in common

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say in the last month, they have taken eight "theft from vehicle" complaints in the south and east areas of the Village of Mount Pleasant.

Armed suspects storm Cham Tap Bar, get away with cash

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Police in Mount Pleasant are trying to track down two armed suspects who robbed the Cham Tap Bar on Durand Ave.

Mount Pleasant police say nine-year-old girl attacked by dog

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a nine-year-old girl suffered injuries after she was attacked by a loose dog on Sunday afternoon, March 2nd.It happened in the 1400 block of Rosalind Avenue.Police say upon their arrival at the scene, they observed a gray pitbull walking in the area.

Mount Pleasant police seek shoplifting suspect

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are seeking a shoplifting suspect whom police say stole items from Kohl's.Police describe the suspect as a white or Hispanic female, 5'4" to 5'6" tall, weighing 200 to 230 pounds.Police say the woman took about $800 worth of clothing items from Kohl's on January 17th.Police say the woman then exited the store and entered a black Buick Rendezvous, with a partial plate of 402.

Teen assaulted, robbed by three suspects in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened on Monday evening, November 11th.The teenager was attacked around 8:30 p.m. while he was walking on the sidewalk near State Highway 11 and Wood Rd.

Mount Pleasant officer shoots pit bull, recovers drug paraphernalia

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant police officer shot and killed a pit bull that appeared aggressive and advanced on another officer late Friday, October 11th.Officers were called to a home on Sheridan road shortly after 11 p.m. Friday for a report of a loose dog (pit bull).

Mount Pleasant police seeking abduction suspect and victim

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police have issued a warrant for the arrest of 24-year-old Jonathan Harris of Kenosha following an alleged abduction and chase.

Police seek suspects responsible for brutal baseball bat beating

MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant teen suffered a brutal beating over the weekend, and police say he was hunted down and attacked by suspects wielding baseball bats.At first, police received calls reporting vehicles racing in the Lake Park area.

Man says he was on "cocaine bender" when he broke into brother's home

RACINE (WITI) -- 38-year-old Leonardo Mandujano of Racine has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is accused of breaking into his brother's home during a five-day bender.Mandujano faces one count of burglary of a building or dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Mount Pleasant police officers met with John and Sandra Mandujano at their home in the 6500 block of Spring Hill Drive.John Mandujano reported he left work around 6:45 a.m. and returned around 2:15 p.m. on March 14th.The criminal complaint says when John Mandujano returned home and checked his home, he noticed someone had taken cash from a wallet on his dresser without his consent.

Mount Pleasant police officer shoots, kills pit bull

MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant police officer shot and killed a pit bull early Sunday morning, September 2nd after the dog apparently attacked him.

District Attorney: No charges filed against Mount Pleasant police chief

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's office has determined that no charges will be filed against Mount Pleasant Police Chief Tim Zarzecki who was arrested back at the beginning of June on a domestic abuse complaint.

Police say three teens have confessed to numerous burglaries

CALEDONIA/MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three teenagers have confessed to numerous burglaries in Caledonia and Mount Pleasant, and the turning point to these unsolved crimes was a foot chase Monday, April 30th between police officers and the suspects.Suspicious activity in a Mount Pleasant neighborhood led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of stolen jewelry.FOX6's media partners at the Caledonia Patch reported on Monday police received a call about three teenagers on the porch of a home at the intersection of Green Haze and Deerwood Drive.