CHARGED: Police say man blew a .30 after allegedly leaving his three-year-old son in a vehicle alone
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 29-year-old Racine man was arrested for child neglect after police found his three-year-old son inside a vehicle alone last week.Timothy Kimbrough faces two felony charges: child abandonment, and first degree recklessly endangering safety.Court documents show Kimbrough has a criminal history dating back to 2006.Police on February 27th were called out to the 1400 block of Erie Street to investigate a suspicious vehicle.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 29-year-old Racine man was arrested for child neglect after police found his three-year-old son inside a vehicle alone last week.Timothy Kimbrough faces two felony charges: child abandonment, and first degree recklessly endangering safety.Court documents show Kimbrough has a criminal history dating back to 2006.Police on February 27th were called out to the 1400 block of Erie Street to investigate a suspicious vehicle.
Store sells "two $1 million winners in two weeks!" Could the new "Miracle Mile" be in Racine?!
RACINE (WITI) -- You may have heard the popular phrase "lightening doesn't strike the same place twice." Whoever said that hasn't been to Racine recently!The city of Racine is like many affected by the struggling economy.
RACINE (WITI) -- You may have heard the popular phrase "lightening doesn't strike the same place twice." Whoever said that hasn't been to Racine recently!The city of Racine is like many affected by the struggling economy.
CHARGED: 26-year-old Racine man in connection with shots fired incident on Mead Street in Mount Pleasant
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 26-year-old Racine man has been formally charged in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in Mount Pleasant on February 19th.Brandon Lee faces the following charges: first degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of THC.On February 19th, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Mount Pleasant police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report of shots fired.There, police learned four to five shots had been fired -- two of them striking two different buildings.No victims were located.Officers also learned of an argument involving a group of people just prior to the shots being heard.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 26-year-old Racine man has been formally charged in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in Mount Pleasant on February 19th.Brandon Lee faces the following charges: first degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of THC.On February 19th, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Mount Pleasant police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report of shots fired.There, police learned four to five shots had been fired -- two of them striking two different buildings.No victims were located.Officers also learned of an argument involving a group of people just prior to the shots being heard.
Racine County theater shows sex trafficking film to help spread awareness
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A movie was shown in Racine County with a plot line that discusses a problem that exists in communities both big and small in Wisconsin -- the dark business of human trafficking.On Saturday, February 28th, the film "8 Days" was shown at the Golden Rondelle Theater in downtown Racine for free.The film "8 Days" is inspired by actual events as the director's sister was trafficked for 6 years."What we're trying to do with the movie is raise awareness in the community and also educate people that human trafficking exists both in large and small cities across the state and across the nation.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A movie was shown in Racine County with a plot line that discusses a problem that exists in communities both big and small in Wisconsin -- the dark business of human trafficking.On Saturday, February 28th, the film "8 Days" was shown at the Golden Rondelle Theater in downtown Racine for free.The film "8 Days" is inspired by actual events as the director's sister was trafficked for 6 years."What we're trying to do with the movie is raise awareness in the community and also educate people that human trafficking exists both in large and small cities across the state and across the nation.
CHARGED: Racine man arrested in Caledonia after alleged argument over drugs sends woman to hospital
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man has been arrested on several charges after police responded to a home on Plainfield Avenue Sunday, February 22nd from a woman who was found at the home suffering from injuries.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man has been arrested on several charges after police responded to a home on Plainfield Avenue Sunday, February 22nd from a woman who was found at the home suffering from injuries.
Mount Pleasant police investigate shots fired incident near 22nd & Mead
(MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) --Mount Pleasant police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Thursday, February 19th.Police were called out to to the 2200 block of Mead Street around 8:85 p.m.Upon arrival officers learned that approximately 4-5 shots had been fired.
(MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) --Mount Pleasant police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Thursday, February 19th.Police were called out to to the 2200 block of Mead Street around 8:85 p.m.Upon arrival officers learned that approximately 4-5 shots had been fired.
CHARGED: Milwaukee woman accused of trying to steal items from JC Penney in Racine
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 30-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged with felony retail theft in a case out of Racine County.The exact charge filed against Porsha Thompson is felony retail theft (intentionally taking more than $500 to $5,000) as party to a crime.The alleged incident occurred on January 23rd at the JC Penney store on Durand Avenue in Racine.There, police spoke with Loss Prevention officers who stated they had detained a woman, but they were unable to detain the man she was with when the two tried to run from the area.The woman was identified as Porsha Thompson.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 30-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged with felony retail theft in a case out of Racine County.The exact charge filed against Porsha Thompson is felony retail theft (intentionally taking more than $500 to $5,000) as party to a crime.The alleged incident occurred on January 23rd at the JC Penney store on Durand Avenue in Racine.There, police spoke with Loss Prevention officers who stated they had detained a woman, but they were unable to detain the man she was with when the two tried to run from the area.The woman was identified as Porsha Thompson.
"Now, we're in a scramble:" Bus transportation could be cancelled for some at Racine Co. "Choice" school
MOUNT PLEASANT/KENOSHA (WITI) -- Their day begins with a ride on the bus, but some students at a Mount Pleasant "Choice" school are being told their ride may soon be cancelled.Fourth-graders and fifth-graders start their day at Renaissance Schools campus on Taylor Avenue in Mount Pleasant before they're bused to the campus on 72nd Avenue in Kenosha."We're obligated as a public school district to provide that transportation to non-public school students, and we do that every single year.
MOUNT PLEASANT/KENOSHA (WITI) -- Their day begins with a ride on the bus, but some students at a Mount Pleasant "Choice" school are being told their ride may soon be cancelled.Fourth-graders and fifth-graders start their day at Renaissance Schools campus on Taylor Avenue in Mount Pleasant before they're bused to the campus on 72nd Avenue in Kenosha."We're obligated as a public school district to provide that transportation to non-public school students, and we do that every single year.
CHARGED: Mount Pleasant man accused of using mirror to take a peek at woman in fitting room at Kohl's
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant man has been charged with invasion of privacy and disorderly conduct following an incident at the Kohl's store on Washington Avenue in Mount Pleasant on Friday, February 13th.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant man has been charged with invasion of privacy and disorderly conduct following an incident at the Kohl's store on Washington Avenue in Mount Pleasant on Friday, February 13th.
Police: 40-year-old Mount Pleasant man arrested following an incident at Kohl's
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 40-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested on Monday, February 16th following an incident at Kohl's Department store on Washington Avenue.Police say a Racine woman reported she was trying on some clothing in a dressing room located within the women's apparel section when she observed a hand that was grasping a small mirror reach under her door.The woman screamed and opened the stall door to the dressing room -- chasing the suspect towards the exit doors before losing sight of him in the parking lot.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 40-year-old Mount Pleasant man was arrested on Monday, February 16th following an incident at Kohl's Department store on Washington Avenue.Police say a Racine woman reported she was trying on some clothing in a dressing room located within the women's apparel section when she observed a hand that was grasping a small mirror reach under her door.The woman screamed and opened the stall door to the dressing room -- chasing the suspect towards the exit doors before losing sight of him in the parking lot.
Fire crews respond to house fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Authorities responded to a house fire near 13th Street and Grande Ave.
RACINE (WITI) -- Authorities responded to a house fire near 13th Street and Grande Ave.
Man known by bookstore employees as "the creeper" charged in Racine County
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- 26-year-old Anthony Lang of Racine faces some serious charges -- accused of exposing himself in a Mount Pleasant bookstore.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- 26-year-old Anthony Lang of Racine faces some serious charges -- accused of exposing himself in a Mount Pleasant bookstore.
Police follow evidence trail to locate barber shop thief in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Evidence collected at a barber shop burglary in Mount Pleasant led police to arrest 34-year-old Richard McManus.Back in November, a barber shop located at 2246 Mead St.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Evidence collected at a barber shop burglary in Mount Pleasant led police to arrest 34-year-old Richard McManus.Back in November, a barber shop located at 2246 Mead St.
Racine man claims $1 million prize from Wednesday night Powerball drawing
RACINE (WITI) -- Robert Treptow of Racine is the lucky winner of the $1,000,000 prize from the Wednesday, February 11 Powerball drawing.
RACINE (WITI) -- Robert Treptow of Racine is the lucky winner of the $1,000,000 prize from the Wednesday, February 11 Powerball drawing.
Cashing in on her boss's dime: Racine County woman accused of embezzling thousands
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A $260,000 bonus from the boss -- It's a big surprise to everyone at the company, except the woman cashing in.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A $260,000 bonus from the boss -- It's a big surprise to everyone at the company, except the woman cashing in.
In trouble again: 25-year-old Kenosha man arrested for his 23rd operating while suspended offense
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say they recently arrested a 25-year-old man, accused of his 23rd operating while suspended offense.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say they recently arrested a 25-year-old man, accused of his 23rd operating while suspended offense.
CHARGED: Salem woman accused of stealing nearly $150K from her employer from 2007-2014
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 39-year-old Salem woman is charged -- accused of stealing nearly $150,000 from her employer -- Ace Stamping & Machine Company on S.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 39-year-old Salem woman is charged -- accused of stealing nearly $150,000 from her employer -- Ace Stamping & Machine Company on S.
CHARGED: 21-year-old Racine man accused of stealing scratch-off tickets from gas station he worked at
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 21-year-old Racine man has been charged -- accused of stealing $35,000 worth of lottery tickets from his employer.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 21-year-old Racine man has been charged -- accused of stealing $35,000 worth of lottery tickets from his employer.
Mount Pleasant police: Two-year-old seriously injured in hit-and-run incident; driver in custody
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 46-year-old woman was arrested after a hit-and-run incident in which a child was seriously injured.It happened on Sunday afternoon, February 8th shortly before 3:00 p.m.Police were dispatched to the intersection of Wood Road and Durand Avenue where they learned that one of two vehicles involved in a crash had fled the scene.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 46-year-old woman was arrested after a hit-and-run incident in which a child was seriously injured.It happened on Sunday afternoon, February 8th shortly before 3:00 p.m.Police were dispatched to the intersection of Wood Road and Durand Avenue where they learned that one of two vehicles involved in a crash had fled the scene.
SENTENCED: 50-year-old sex offender, Ronald Niehus, to spend 5 years in prison
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- 50-year-old Ronald Niehus has been sentenced in connection to a child sexual assault case.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- 50-year-old Ronald Niehus has been sentenced in connection to a child sexual assault case.