Police seek suspects responsible for brutal baseball bat beating
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant teen suffered a brutal beating over the weekend, and police say he was hunted down and attacked by suspects wielding baseball bats.At first, police received calls reporting vehicles racing in the Lake Park area.
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Mount Pleasant teen suffered a brutal beating over the weekend, and police say he was hunted down and attacked by suspects wielding baseball bats.At first, police received calls reporting vehicles racing in the Lake Park area.
Man says he was on "cocaine bender" when he broke into brother's home
RACINE (WITI) -- 38-year-old Leonardo Mandujano of Racine has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is accused of breaking into his brother's home during a five-day bender.Mandujano faces one count of burglary of a building or dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Mount Pleasant police officers met with John and Sandra Mandujano at their home in the 6500 block of Spring Hill Drive.John Mandujano reported he left work around 6:45 a.m. and returned around 2:15 p.m. on March 14th.The criminal complaint says when John Mandujano returned home and checked his home, he noticed someone had taken cash from a wallet on his dresser without his consent.
RACINE (WITI) -- 38-year-old Leonardo Mandujano of Racine has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is accused of breaking into his brother's home during a five-day bender.Mandujano faces one count of burglary of a building or dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.The criminal complaint in the case indicates Mount Pleasant police officers met with John and Sandra Mandujano at their home in the 6500 block of Spring Hill Drive.John Mandujano reported he left work around 6:45 a.m. and returned around 2:15 p.m. on March 14th.The criminal complaint says when John Mandujano returned home and checked his home, he noticed someone had taken cash from a wallet on his dresser without his consent.
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.
Racine/Kenosha counties among hardest hit by snowfall Tuesday
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Racine and Kenosha counties were among the hardest hit by Tuesday's snowfall.Illuminated by flares, officers with the State Patrol and the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to an upside down vehicle with its hazard lights still blinking and its bumper across the intersection in a ditch.This was just one of a number of incidents officials responded to as the snow fell in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday.Passing drivers suspected the slushy conditions may be to blame.There was actually not a lot of traffic around it so the freeway was pretty clear.
RACINE/KENOSHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- Racine and Kenosha counties were among the hardest hit by Tuesday's snowfall.Illuminated by flares, officers with the State Patrol and the Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to an upside down vehicle with its hazard lights still blinking and its bumper across the intersection in a ditch.This was just one of a number of incidents officials responded to as the snow fell in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday.Passing drivers suspected the slushy conditions may be to blame.There was actually not a lot of traffic around it so the freeway was pretty clear.
Early dismissal at Racine Unified School District due to snowfall
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Conditions on the roads in Racine County were slushy, slippery and downright dangerous as heavy snow fell in the area on Tuesday, March 5th.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Conditions on the roads in Racine County were slushy, slippery and downright dangerous as heavy snow fell in the area on Tuesday, March 5th.
Racine County seeing nearly two inches of snow, wet roadways
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Another round of snow is sweeping across southeast Wisconsin Tuesday, March 5th.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Another round of snow is sweeping across southeast Wisconsin Tuesday, March 5th.
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!
Snow falling steadily, wind blowing in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6's Henry Rosoff was stationed in Racine County as the snow fell quickly Tuesday afternoon and evening.As FOX6's crew headed from FOX6's Brown Deer studios down to Racine County, visibility quickly deteriorated due to the falling snow and high winds.The news crew also spotted at least one car in the ditch -- along Highway 20 -- about a mile east of I-94.Truck driver Daniel McCann was gearing up to head home on Tuesday evening."You just got to take your time.
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- FOX6's Henry Rosoff was stationed in Racine County as the snow fell quickly Tuesday afternoon and evening.As FOX6's crew headed from FOX6's Brown Deer studios down to Racine County, visibility quickly deteriorated due to the falling snow and high winds.The news crew also spotted at least one car in the ditch -- along Highway 20 -- about a mile east of I-94.Truck driver Daniel McCann was gearing up to head home on Tuesday evening."You just got to take your time.
$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.
Proposed ordinance in Racine dealing with sex offenders
RACINE (WITI) -- Alderwoman Molly Hall proposed an ordinance that limits where sex offenders can live.
RACINE (WITI) -- Alderwoman Molly Hall proposed an ordinance that limits where sex offenders can live.
Joseph Guerrero charged with death of Bianca Vite
RACINE (WITI) -- 36-year-old Joseph Guerrero faces multiple charges in connection with the death of 21-year-old Bianca Vite of Pleasant Prairie in December 2012.Guerrero was charged on Friday, February 15th with first-degree intentional homicide, arson and mutilating a corpse.
RACINE (WITI) -- 36-year-old Joseph Guerrero faces multiple charges in connection with the death of 21-year-old Bianca Vite of Pleasant Prairie in December 2012.Guerrero was charged on Friday, February 15th with first-degree intentional homicide, arson and mutilating a corpse.
After state's mistake, sex offender Michael Fink to be placed in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Michael Fink, a convicted sex offender has officially been placed in the Racine community.
RACINE (WITI) -- Michael Fink, a convicted sex offender has officially been placed in the Racine community.
Racine man faces several charges after search warrant executed
RACINE (WITI) -- 23-year-old Ignacio Ramirez Jr.
RACINE (WITI) -- 23-year-old Ignacio Ramirez Jr.
Crews to begin pothole repair Tuesday on I-94 in Racine County
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Drivers on I-94 in Racine County are finding plenty of potholes -- and crews are working to get these potholes repaired."Oh, you can see them all over the place!
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- Drivers on I-94 in Racine County are finding plenty of potholes -- and crews are working to get these potholes repaired."Oh, you can see them all over the place!
Racine woman fights to keep sex offenders out of her neighborhood
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- In a few days, a Racine County Court will release exactly where a convicted sex offender will be placed.Originally, 44 year-old Michael Fink was placed in a home just around the corner from one of his victims.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- In a few days, a Racine County Court will release exactly where a convicted sex offender will be placed.Originally, 44 year-old Michael Fink was placed in a home just around the corner from one of his victims.
Where in Racine Co. will court place sex offender?
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- In the coming days, a Racine County court will make it public.
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- In the coming days, a Racine County court will make it public.