Two Racine men arrested following pursuit, crash
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say two Racine men were arrested following a pursuit on Thursday, December 12th.Police say officers initiated a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Mound Avenue due to the odor of THC emitting from the vehicle and traffic violations observed by the officers.Police say the suspect vehicle initially pulled over, but as officers approached on foot, the vehicle fled.Officers then initiated a vehicle pursuit lasting a few blocks, which was later terminated.Police say the offending vehicle continued through the neighborhood after officers stopped pursuing.A short time later, officers discovered a three-vehicle crash on Kinzie near Graham.Officers learned the suspect vehicle fled through the neighborhood and returned to Kinzie Avenue, where it headed westbound, crossed the center line and struck another vehicle being operated by a 48-year-old Racine woman.Police say the suspect vehicle then struck a tree.The vehicle struck by the suspect vehicle struck another vehicle, operated by a 22-year-old Racine woman.Both suspects exited the offending vehicle, and police say the passenger, 24-year-old Thadeus Reed of Racine fled on foot and was captured in a nearby home.Police say the driver, 20-year-old Alberto Galvan attempted to flee the scene by stealing the 22-year-old victim's vehicle, but was taken into custody by police.The 48-year-old woman received life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital and later flown to Froedtert.Galvan and Reed were seriously injured.
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Man's cigarette butts found at crime scene lead to his arrest
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Cigarette butts found at the scene of a burglary in the Town of Norway led to the arrest of 31-year-old Christopher Zientara of Wind Lake.
Racine craft fair ends in confrontation, threats to call Contact 6
RACINE (WITI) -- You may think -- what could be controversial about a craft fair?
Owners seek dog lost during massive pileup on I-94 in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a dog was ejected from a vehicle during Sunday's massive pileup incident on I-94 at Highway 20 in Racine -- and the dog's owners are now seeking the dog's whereabouts.FOX6 News spoke with the husband of the owner of the dog, whose contact information is listed on a "lost dog" poster being distributed.
Milw. man arrested after gun goes off inside Burlington Coat Factory
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say two individuals have turned themselves in after a gun went off inside Burlington Coat Factory on Saturday, December 7th.Police say a man and woman were shopping inside the store when the man took off his coat and handed it to the woman.
Kathleen Vinehout involved in crash Sunday on I-94 near Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned one of those involved in weather-related traffic incidents on Sunday, December 8th is Kathleen Vinehout.The following message was posted on Kathleen Vinehout's Facebook page on Sunday:" Thank you to everyone who has been asking about Kathleen.
Two charged in Racine armed robbery, shooting incident
RACINE (WITI) -- Two suspects accused in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on Monday night, December 2nd in Racine have now been charged in the case.The suspects are identified as 16-year-old Damario Redmond of Racine, and 21-year-old Maurice Smith of Waterford.Redmond is charged with one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, one count of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, one count of possession of a firearm (adjudged delinquent) and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon).Racine police say due to the severity of the charges against him, Redmond will be seen in adult court.A criminal complaint against Redmond indicates police were dispatched to Sixteenth Street Foods in Racine for a shooting just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd.Officers made contact with the store's owner, who reported the store had been robbed by two black males wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks and black gloves.The complaint indicates Redmond was armed with a handgun.The complaint says Redmond ordered a 40-year-old white man to the floor and pointed the gun at the store owner's face, and began demanding money.
Racine couple returns from vacation to old tires dumped in yard
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine couple went on vacation, and came home to dozens of old tires dumped in their backyard!
40-year-old man shot during armed robbery in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine say two people were arrested following an armed robbery and shooting incident at Sixteenth Street Foods on 16th Street.Racine police say two masked suspects entered the store and ordered workers and patrons to the ground.
Seven-year-old boy suffers severe injury in Racine dog attack
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say a child and his mother were injured after they were bitten by a dog on Friday, November 22nd.Police say they were dispatched to a home in the 2800 block of 16th Street around 5:00 p.m. Friday.Police say a seven-year-old boy was playing with his cousin, and the noise of their playing reportedly upset a dog -- and the dog attacked the boy.The boy's mother and a man at the home pulled the dog off the child, and the boy's mother received a puncture wound to her hand.The boy suffered severe damage to his right forearm.
High wind responsible for building facade collapse in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- High wind on Sunday night, November 17th is believed to be responsible for the collapse of part of a building in Racine.
Racine man faces fourth OWI conviction in five years
RACINE (WITI) -- 64-year-old Albert Stinson of Racine has been charged in connection with his fourth OWI offense in five years.Stinson faces the following charges: OWI (fourth offense in five years), operating a motor vehicle while revoked (OWI related) and failure to install ignition interlock device.Stinson was pulled over on Sunday, November 17th after an officer saw him swerving, according to a criminal complaint int he case.Stinson told an officer he had not been drinking, and said he was coming from a friend's house where he had watched a football game, according to the complaint.An officer noticed Stinson was driving while revoked, and did not have an ignition interlock device installed.
Officials respond to collapse of building's facade in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine Police Department spokeswoman says no one was injured when a building's facade collapsed on Sunday, November 17th.It happened at 3025 Washington Avenue in Racine around 4:00 p.m.Officials say a car was totaled after it was struck by falling bricks.The cause remains under investigation -- but officials say Sunday's bad weather may have played a role.The building was built in 1920.
Boo at the Zoo in Racine mixes animals with Halloween fun
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoo hosted its annual Boo at the Zoo event on Saturday, October 26th featuring the thrills of Halloween mixed with wonders of the animal kingdom.During the past 15 year, Boo at the Zoo has evolved from frightening to family focused fun, including trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and a "Jungle Jay" look-a-like contest."Like so many of our special events, it really is an excuse for people who ordinarily might not come to the zoo, to come," said President and CEO "Jungle Jay" Christie.The event also gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the critters."We do have some animals that people might be, you know, scared about because they don't know about them," said Maggie Terasewicz, Curator of Conservation Education.Terasewicz says part of Boo at the Zoo is helping people get familiar with animals, and possibly getting over their fears."They can come ask us questions and see them up close, that they're really not that scary or they have a reason for being how they are," explained Terasewicz.The Racine Zoo teamed up with the Blood Center of Wisconsin during October to provide a two for one admission to anyone who donated blood at select locations.
Boo at the Zoo
Trick or treat with exotic animals at the Racine Zoo.
Officials on scene of crash involving school bus in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Officials in Racine on Thursday afternoon, October 17th were on the scene of a crash involving a school bus and two vehicles.The crash occurred at 12th and Washington on Thursday afternoon, October 17th.Officials say the crash involved a bus, SUV and truck.It is unclear at this time whether there were any injuries.
Racine businesses cited during inspections following complaints
RACINE (WITI) -- On 10/16/13, members of the Racine Police Department assisted agents from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue – Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement Unit, (ATEU) in conducting inspections of 14 businesses that hold an alcohol or tobacco license.The operation was a direct result of numerous complaints the ATEU has received regarding licensed businesses within the City of Racine selling untaxed alcohol and tobacco products as well as K2.Further complaints included selling alcohol after hours and to underage persons.The focus of the operation was to investigate, detect, and confiscate any untaxed cigarettes and tobacco products located within the businesses, and confirm alcohol was purchased legally.The following items were confiscated and retained by the ATEU:
Scores of fish show up dead in Racine, near DNR release station
RACINE (WITI) -- Scores of dead fish were found this weekend and early this week in the Root River in Racine.
Racine man charged following altercation with girlfriend
RACINE (WITI) -- 24-year-old Matthew Pittsley of Racine faces several charges in connection with physical attacks on his girlfriend.Pittsley faces the following charges: