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Friends say Lexi Lopez took her own life after being bullied
RACINE (WITI) -- The death of a 14-year-old girl is bringing many issues to the forefront in Racine. 14-year-old Lexi Lopez took her own life over the weekend -- and now, kids at Racine's Horlick High School are mobilizing to start "The Lexi Project" -- meant to tackle the issues of bullying and sexuality.A memorial of stuffed animals and balloons marks the corner where Lexi Lopez lived.
RACINE (WITI) -- The death of a 14-year-old girl is bringing many issues to the forefront in Racine. 14-year-old Lexi Lopez took her own life over the weekend -- and now, kids at Racine's Horlick High School are mobilizing to start "The Lexi Project" -- meant to tackle the issues of bullying and sexuality.A memorial of stuffed animals and balloons marks the corner where Lexi Lopez lived.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police seek suspect who ripped tablet from woman's arms
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police are asking for the public's help in their search for a suspect who robbed a woman of her tablet late on Wednesday, December 4thInvestigators say shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect approached the victim as she exited her vehicle in the parking lot of 426 3 Mile Rd.
CALEDONIA (WITI) -- Caledonia police are asking for the public's help in their search for a suspect who robbed a woman of her tablet late on Wednesday, December 4thInvestigators say shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect approached the victim as she exited her vehicle in the parking lot of 426 3 Mile Rd.
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 (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!
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.
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.
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.
Northbound lanes of I-94 reopen at Hwy. 20 in Racine Co.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- All lanes of northbound I-94 are once again reopened at State Highway 20.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- All lanes of northbound I-94 are once again reopened at State Highway 20.
Home on Virginia Street in Racine damaged following fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters responded to a house in Racine County late Wednesday night, November 20th.According to authorities, fire crews responded to a home around 11:30 p.m. on Virginia Street.
RACINE (WITI) -- Firefighters responded to a house in Racine County late Wednesday night, November 20th.According to authorities, fire crews responded to a home around 11:30 p.m. on Virginia Street.
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 (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.
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.
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.
Teen assaulted, robbed by three suspects in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened on Monday evening, November 11th.The teenager was attacked around 8:30 p.m. while he was walking on the sidewalk near State Highway 11 and Wood Rd.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened on Monday evening, November 11th.The teenager was attacked around 8:30 p.m. while he was walking on the sidewalk near State Highway 11 and Wood Rd.