Police: 87-year-old woman hurt chasing after purse snatcher in Pick 'N Save parking lot
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An 87-year-old woman tried to chase down a suspect who snatched her purse in the parking lot of a Pick 'N Save in Mount Pleasant.It happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Pick 'N Save on South Green Bay Road near Durand Avenue.According to Mount Pleasant police, the elderly woman made a purchase inside the store and as she was walking to her car, a suspect -- who witnesses described as a black male wearing dark clothing -- came up and forcefully grabbed her purse.The man ran and got into a red, mid-sized SUV (possibly a GMC Acadia) that was also parked in the lot.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An 87-year-old woman tried to chase down a suspect who snatched her purse in the parking lot of a Pick 'N Save in Mount Pleasant.It happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Pick 'N Save on South Green Bay Road near Durand Avenue.According to Mount Pleasant police, the elderly woman made a purchase inside the store and as she was walking to her car, a suspect -- who witnesses described as a black male wearing dark clothing -- came up and forcefully grabbed her purse.The man ran and got into a red, mid-sized SUV (possibly a GMC Acadia) that was also parked in the lot.
48-year-old Racine man arrested for 8th OWI after running red light
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old man from Racine was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 11 for OWI, 8th offense during a traffic stop.According to police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 11:20 p.m. at STH 20 (Washington Ave.) and Oakes Road for a vehicle that ran through a red light.During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired and officers attempted to conduct standardized field sobriety tests -- but he refused.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old man from Racine was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 11 for OWI, 8th offense during a traffic stop.According to police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 11:20 p.m. at STH 20 (Washington Ave.) and Oakes Road for a vehicle that ran through a red light.During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired and officers attempted to conduct standardized field sobriety tests -- but he refused.
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.
Racine Zoo Summer Camp registration opens
RACINE -- In the dead of winter, it's nice to think warm thoughts.
RACINE -- In the dead of winter, it's nice to think warm thoughts.
Woman accused of stealing Salvation Army Red Kettle from Walgreens pleads guilty
CALEDONIA -- One of two people accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store "to support their heroin habit" has pleaded guilty.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to theft of movable property, less than $2,500 as party to a crime.
CALEDONIA -- One of two people accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store "to support their heroin habit" has pleaded guilty.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 pleaded guilty to theft of movable property, less than $2,500 as party to a crime.
Update: Officials ID man found along Lake Michigan shoreline in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police on Monday, Feb. 5 recovered the body of a missing person on the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Minnie the skunk will be the star on Groundhog Day in Racine after Sunny decided to retire
RACINE -- Minnie the skunk will provide the Groundhog Day prediction at the Racine Zoo on Friday, Feb. 2.According to a news release from zoo officials, Minnie is taking over after the resident groundhog, Sunny, decided she'd like to retire her meteorologist cap.
RACINE -- Minnie the skunk will provide the Groundhog Day prediction at the Racine Zoo on Friday, Feb. 2.According to a news release from zoo officials, Minnie is taking over after the resident groundhog, Sunny, decided she'd like to retire her meteorologist cap.
Caledonia police search for driver who struck squad twice during traffic stop, pursuit
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police are searching for a person of interest after officials say they backed into their squad during a traffic stop and fled the scene.
It's a girl! Baby emperor tamarin born at the Racine Zoo; officials say "We couldn’t be happier"
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, Jan. 19 that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins gave birth to a single female in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 27.Mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
RACINE -- The Racine Zoo announced on Friday, Jan. 19 that a breeding pair of emperor tamarins gave birth to a single female in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 27.Mom Isabella, from New England Zoo and dad Marquis, from San Francisco Zoo have been mates since the summer of 2012.
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:
Man dies at the hospital after he was transported via Flight for Life from scene of crash in Caledonia
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
CALEDONIA -- A man, 55, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 10 after a crash Tuesday, Jan. 9 on Highway 38/Highway H, Caledonia police said Thursday.Police said it happened around 11:30 a.m.The man was taken to the hospital from the scene via Flight for Life -- where he died as a result of his injuries.He's been identified as Kee Ko Yee.Caledonia police are investigating, along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Recognize him? Police seek suspect accused of grabbing 16-year-old boy's genitals at Pick 'n Save store
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help identify a suspect wanted for fondling a 16-year-old Pick 'n Save employee on Wednesday evening, January 3rd.It happened at the store near Douglas Ave.
Recognize him? Caledonia police share surveillance photos after theft of liquor from Pick 'n Save
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police hope you can help them identify a suspect who stole several bottles of liquor from a Pick 'n Save store.It happened on December 23rd at the store on Douglas Avenue.Police shared several surveillance photos of the suspect in an effort to identify him:PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information is asked to contact Caledonia PD.
Charges filed against man, woman who admitted to stealing red kettle to support heroin habit
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
CALEDONIA -- A man and woman are now charged, accused of stealing a Salvation Army Red Kettle from a Caledonia Walgreens store.Alicia Wojtowicz, 34, and her boyfriend, Jacob Doppke, 35, were arrested on Christmas Eve, 3 days after the theft occurred.The pair allegedly stole the kettle to support their heroin addictions.
Caledonia police: Man, woman admitted to theft of red kettle at Walgreens "to support heroin habit"
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
CALEDONIA -- Caledonia police said on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th two people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle -- stolen from a Walgreens store on December 21st near 4 Mile and Douglas.Police said a 34-year-old woman and her 35-year-old boyfriend were arrested, and admitted to taking the kettle "to support their heroin habit."The kettle was recovered, and the man and woman were taken to the Racine County Jail.Police said the arrests were thanks to "tips from several individuals" who viewed the suspect's photo.Kenosha police assisted with the arrest.
'Grinch' steals Christmas presents from Caledonia home; tosses garbage in ditch
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.
CALEDONIA -- A real-life Grinch struck in Caledonia Friday night, December 22nd.