Police: Man accused of violent attack on his mother, bites through her lip
CALEDONIA -- A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after police say her son violently attacked her Friday morning, May 18.Police were called out around 7 a.m. to the woman's home for a violent domestic incident.According to Caledonia police, the victim's 32-year-old son may have "ingested or inhaled exotic/designer substances such as essential oils and bath salts." As she was attempting to treat the effects of the chemicals, her son became violent and started attacking her.The man said he was trying to “kill her and she was the devil.” Police say he strangled his mother and bit through a portion of her lip.Nearly 20 stitches were needed to repair the facial injuries.Officials say the man's girlfriend was able to stop the violent attack.
CALEDONIA -- A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after police say her son violently attacked her Friday morning, May 18.Police were called out around 7 a.m. to the woman's home for a violent domestic incident.According to Caledonia police, the victim's 32-year-old son may have "ingested or inhaled exotic/designer substances such as essential oils and bath salts." As she was attempting to treat the effects of the chemicals, her son became violent and started attacking her.The man said he was trying to “kill her and she was the devil.” Police say he strangled his mother and bit through a portion of her lip.Nearly 20 stitches were needed to repair the facial injuries.Officials say the man's girlfriend was able to stop the violent attack.
New interactive map guides visitors at the Racine Zoo
RACINE -- Visitors to the Racine Zoo can get a heads-up on their next trip to the Zoo, thanks to a new interactive map produced as a result of a partnership with the Zoo and business students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
RACINE -- Visitors to the Racine Zoo can get a heads-up on their next trip to the Zoo, thanks to a new interactive map produced as a result of a partnership with the Zoo and business students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Racine Zoo celebrates Mother's Day and more during the month of May
RACINE -- May is right around the corner and the Racine Zoo has got a lot of fun things coming up.
RACINE -- May is right around the corner and the Racine Zoo has got a lot of fun things coming up.
'He blacked out:' Caledonia man accused of dumping overdose victim's body in Franklin rain gutter
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.
CALEDONIA -- A Caledonia man is facing charges -- accused of dumping an overdose victim's body in Franklin in November.Wayne Slagle, 57, of Caledonia, faces one count of failing to report a death/unusual circumstances.According to a criminal complaint, the investigation in this case was started by the Franklin Police Department and turned over to Caledonia police.
Caledonia man charged in connection with abuse, neglect of month-old boy reaches plea deal
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two people charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a month-old boy in Racine County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two people charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a month-old boy in Racine County has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
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.
Gather your little ones and enjoy Easter at the Racine Zoo's 'EggStravaganza'
RACINE -- It's the day before Easter but the Easter Bunny is already making an appearance at the Racine Zoo!
RACINE -- It's the day before Easter but the Easter Bunny is already making an appearance at the Racine Zoo!
EggStravaganza: The Easter Bunny won't be the only animal at one celebration this weekend
RACINE -- The Easter Bunny won't be the only animal at one celebration this weekend.
RACINE -- The Easter Bunny won't be the only animal at one celebration this weekend.
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.
The Easter Bunny visits the Racine Zoo for their EggStravaganza event
RACINE -- Easter is right around the corner which means the Easter bunny will start hopping around and making appearances-- including at the Racine Zoo.
RACINE -- Easter is right around the corner which means the Easter bunny will start hopping around and making appearances-- including at the Racine Zoo.
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.
'I'm so sorry:' Levi Ruohonen sentenced to 20 years in prison for crash that killed man, his daughter
RACINE COUNTY -- The man who was driving drunk when he hit and killed a father and daughter on the day after Thanksgiving 2016 learned his sentence on Monday, March 5.
RACINE COUNTY -- The man who was driving drunk when he hit and killed a father and daughter on the day after Thanksgiving 2016 learned his sentence on Monday, March 5.
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.
