Racine ecstasy lab boarded up, 39-year-old man faces charges
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
Racine man charged after fire, ecstasy lab discovered at home
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 39-year-old Timothy Gutierrez of Racine has been charged in connection with a fire that started at a home in Racine on Friday, April 26th.
Racine police seeking information in Parkview Drive fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police believe ecstasy was being manufactured inside a home that started fire on Friday, April 26th.The fire occurred just after 5:00 p.m. at 421 Parkview Drive.Fire officials advised that they had encountered a suspected clandestine drug lab in the home and chemicals had spilled.
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police believe ecstasy was being manufactured inside a home that started fire on Friday, April 26th.The fire occurred just after 5:00 p.m. at 421 Parkview Drive.Fire officials advised that they had encountered a suspected clandestine drug lab in the home and chemicals had spilled.
Racine Zoo launches three little pigs naming contest
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is launching a naming contest starting April 24 for three baby mini pigs expected to arrive at the Zoo in early May.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Zoological Society is launching a naming contest starting April 24 for three baby mini pigs expected to arrive at the Zoo in early May.
Lawmakers push to change law regarding accused sex offenders
RACINE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a young girl is allowed to live next door to her because of a loophole in the law.
RACINE (WITI) -- The man accused of attacking a young girl is allowed to live next door to her because of a loophole in the law.
Interfaith group holds vigil to honor Boston bombing victims
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Interfaith Coalition came together Sunday, April 21st in a vigil for the Boston bombing victims, as well as the victims of the Texas explosion and the earthquake in China.The group holds a vigil every time there's a murder in their community.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Interfaith Coalition came together Sunday, April 21st in a vigil for the Boston bombing victims, as well as the victims of the Texas explosion and the earthquake in China.The group holds a vigil every time there's a murder in their community.
Declaration of Emergency issued in Racine due to flooding
RACINE (WITI) -- Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, has issued a declaration of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for dangerous flooding conditions.
RACINE (WITI) -- Jim Ladwig, Racine County Executive, has issued a declaration of emergency in Racine County due to the potential for dangerous flooding conditions.
Boston bombings become personal for Racine classroom
RACINE (WITI) -- The fear and confusion that came after the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday spread to southeastern Wisconsin -- specifically, a seventh-grade classroom in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- The fear and confusion that came after the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday spread to southeastern Wisconsin -- specifically, a seventh-grade classroom in Racine.
Ordinance passed in Racine to limit where sex offenders can live
RACINE (WITI) -- There will now be more restrictions put on violent and child sex offenders in Racine.
RACINE (WITI) -- There will now be more restrictions put on violent and child sex offenders in Racine.
Racine Zoo visits Wake Up
This Sunday edition of Wake Up, find Nigerian goats roaming the studio.
This Sunday edition of Wake Up, find Nigerian goats roaming the studio.
Cable gun locks given out for free in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- You don't need to give your name or your address, they'll just give you one.
RACINE (WITI) -- You don't need to give your name or your address, they'll just give you one.
Racine officials want to exempt themselves from gun ban
RACINE (WITI) -- Elected officials in Racine want to vote to ban weapons in city buildings, but want themselves exempted from the rule.
RACINE (WITI) -- Elected officials in Racine want to vote to ban weapons in city buildings, but want themselves exempted from the rule.
Three arrested after early-morning drug bust in Racine County
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and agents from the Racine Co.
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and agents from the Racine Co.
26-year-old man dies after van strikes utility pole in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A 26-year-old man died after the van he was driving struck a utility pole early Saturday, March 16th.The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at 12th and Memorial Dr.
RACINE (WITI) -- A 26-year-old man died after the van he was driving struck a utility pole early Saturday, March 16th.The crash happened just before 1 a.m. at 12th and Memorial Dr.
Racine man charged for dragging police officers during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Edward Gamble of Racine has been charged in an incident in which Racine police officers were dragged during a traffic stop.Gamble faces charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer, causing a soft tissue injury to officer, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer (repeater).Officers first observed what they believed was a drug deal near 20th and Mead.
RACINE (WITI) -- 27-year-old Edward Gamble of Racine has been charged in an incident in which Racine police officers were dragged during a traffic stop.Gamble faces charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer, causing a soft tissue injury to officer, repeater (2 counts) and resisting an officer (repeater).Officers first observed what they believed was a drug deal near 20th and Mead.
Lambkin accused of sexual assault, bound over for trial
RACINE (WITI) -- 60-year-old Robert Lambkin, the Racine man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, March 6th.
RACINE (WITI) -- 60-year-old Robert Lambkin, the Racine man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, March 6th.
Racine Zoo orangutan, Max turns 27 years old
RACINE (WITI) – The staff at the Racine Zoological Society is going bananas for its birthday boy Max, a hybrid orangutan, who turned 27 years old on Wednesday, March 6th.Zoo staff and guests watched as Max was presented with a special layer cake made from fruits, primate biscuits, and veggies.
RACINE (WITI) – The staff at the Racine Zoological Society is going bananas for its birthday boy Max, a hybrid orangutan, who turned 27 years old on Wednesday, March 6th.Zoo staff and guests watched as Max was presented with a special layer cake made from fruits, primate biscuits, and veggies.
20-year-old man charged for disorderly conduct during OWI stop
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 20-year-old Raul Herrera of Kenosha has been chargedHerrera faces charges of: throwing or discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Herrera was stopped on I-94 SB in Racine County for an OWI.The criminal complaint states an officer observed Herrera step out of his vehicle and become agitated, asking for his cell phone and stating: "I'm 20 years old and you're treating me wrong." An officer observed a strong smell of intoxicants coming from Herrera.The criminal complaint says Herrera called one of the officers a racial slur, before he was placed in handcuffs and put into a squad car.The criminal complaint states Herrera blew a .230, and admitted to officers he was drinking and "smoked a blunt" on the way home.Officers then decided to transport Herrera to jail for disorderly conduct, and at that time, the criminal complaint indicates Herrera began pounding his handcuffs on the passenger side window and when an officer tried to restrain him, the criminal complaint states Herrera began to struggle.The criminal complaint says Herrera continued to resist, and later spit directly at an officer.Herrera then began slamming his head on the cage of the squad until a cut opened up on his forehead -- according to the complaint.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- 20-year-old Raul Herrera of Kenosha has been chargedHerrera faces charges of: throwing or discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker, obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Herrera was stopped on I-94 SB in Racine County for an OWI.The criminal complaint states an officer observed Herrera step out of his vehicle and become agitated, asking for his cell phone and stating: "I'm 20 years old and you're treating me wrong." An officer observed a strong smell of intoxicants coming from Herrera.The criminal complaint says Herrera called one of the officers a racial slur, before he was placed in handcuffs and put into a squad car.The criminal complaint states Herrera blew a .230, and admitted to officers he was drinking and "smoked a blunt" on the way home.Officers then decided to transport Herrera to jail for disorderly conduct, and at that time, the criminal complaint indicates Herrera began pounding his handcuffs on the passenger side window and when an officer tried to restrain him, the criminal complaint states Herrera began to struggle.The criminal complaint says Herrera continued to resist, and later spit directly at an officer.Herrera then began slamming his head on the cage of the squad until a cut opened up on his forehead -- according to the complaint.
Racine Zoo visits Wake Up
The Racine Zoo is celebrating 90 years!
The Racine Zoo is celebrating 90 years!
$5,000 reward offered in connection to Racine arson
RACINE (WITI) -- Authorities hope $5,000 is enough to buy answers.
RACINE (WITI) -- Authorities hope $5,000 is enough to buy answers.