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Illinois Teen Faces Over 75 Years in Prison for Fleeing Police, Shooting Into Occupied Kenosha Apartment
Kenosha, Wis. — A 19-year-old Illinois man appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday on two sets of felony charges tied to a high-speed police chase and a shooting into an occupied apartment. Zjevon A. Romero, of Zion, faces a total of 10 felony charges across two cases, including multiple counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, fleeing and eluding, and felony bail jumping. If convicted on all charges, he faces more than 75 years in prison. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier
Illinois Teen Faces Over 75 Years in Prison for Fleeing Police, Shooting Into Occupied Kenosha Apartment
Kenosha, Wis. — A 19-year-old Illinois man appeared in Kenosha County court Thursday on two sets of felony charges tied to a high-speed police chase and a shooting into an occupied apartment. Zjevon A. Romero, of Zion, faces a total of 10 felony charges across two cases, including multiple counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, fleeing and eluding, and felony bail jumping. If convicted on all charges, he faces more than 75 years in prison. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis asked the court to impose a $500,000 cash bond, citing Romero’s history of fleeing from law enforcement and what he described as a “dangerous pattern of conduct.” “This is conduct that my office is not going to tolerate,” Solis said in court. “We believe that the conduct is dangerous
Kenosha Man Faces Nearly 15 Years in Prison for Elder ID Theft, Standoff with Police
Kenosha, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Thursday facing a slew of felony charges stemming from allegations of identity theft against his elderly father and a standoff with police during his arrest. Kenneth S. Grandow, Jr. was charged in two separate criminal cases with felony identity theft to obtain money or credit from an elderly person, felony failure to comply with officers attempting to take a person into custody, disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon, and resisting an officer. If convicted on all counts, Grandow faces up to nearly 15 years behind bars. Kenosha County Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $5,000 for each case, totaling $10,000. A $5,000 arrest warrant had been issued for Grandow on Nov. 12, 2024, in connection with the
Indian Trail Math Teacher Previously Disciplined for ‘Heil Hitler’ Comment Now Under Investigation Again
Kenosha, Wis. — A math teacher at Indian Trail High School and Academy has once again been placed on administrative leave—this time for allegedly making racist comments in front of students, sparking renewed outrage from parents, students, and community members. Ryan Nachtigal, a longtime math teacher in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD), was reportedly escorted out of his classroom on March 19, by Assistant Principal Matt St. Martin, according to multiple sources who contacted KCE. A substitute teacher has remained in his classroom since the incident. The latest allegation follows a troubling history of prior misconduct reports involving Nachtigal, who was the subject of a KCE investigation in early 2024. In that case, according to personnel records obtained via a public records request, Nachtigal admitted to turning to a
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Hold Emergency Rally to Defend the U.S. Postal Service Amid Threats to Dismantle & Privatize America’s Most Trusted Public Institution
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold an urgent rally on March 23 to oppose reported efforts to take away the independence of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and degrade its universal delivery mandate, which would affect every local resident, business, organization and neighborhood. We oppose any plans to eliminate the USPS leadership, abolish regulatory oversight, and carve up postal operations, thereby threatening the universal mandate to deliver everywhere and for the same price regardless of Zip Code. It also would put at risk the millions of jobs that depend on the postal network, rural and urban delivery services, and affordable shipping costs. WHO:Local letter carriers and other supportersWHEN:Sunday, March 23, 12 p.m.WHERE: Civic Center Park, 5602 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140 WHY:The NALC stands firmly against dismantling a nearly
Kenosha Man Faces Nearly 15 Years in Prison for Elder ID Theft, Standoff with Police
Kenosha, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Thursday facing a slew of felony charges stemming from allegations of identity theft against his elderly father and a standoff with police during his arrest. Kenneth S. Grandow, Jr. was charged in two separate criminal cases with felony identity theft to obtain money or credit from an elderly person, felony failure to comply with officers attempting to take a person into custody, disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon, and resisting an officer. If convicted on all counts, Grandow faces up to nearly 15 years behind bars. Kenosha County Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $5,000 for each case, totaling $10,000. A $5,000 arrest warrant had been issued for Grandow on Nov. 12, 2024, in connection with the
Indian Trail Math Teacher Previously Disciplined for ‘Heil Hitler’ Comment Now Under Investigation Again
Kenosha, Wis. — A math teacher at Indian Trail High School and Academy has once again been placed on administrative leave—this time for allegedly making racist comments in front of students, sparking renewed outrage from parents, students, and community members. Ryan Nachtigal, a longtime math teacher in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD), was reportedly escorted out of his classroom on March 19, by Assistant Principal Matt St. Martin, according to multiple sources who contacted KCE. A substitute teacher has remained in his classroom since the incident. The latest allegation follows a troubling history of prior misconduct reports involving Nachtigal, who was the subject of a KCE investigation in early 2024. In that case, according to personnel records obtained via a public records request, Nachtigal admitted to turning to a
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to Hold Emergency Rally to Defend the U.S. Postal Service Amid Threats to Dismantle & Privatize America’s Most Trusted Public Institution
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold an urgent rally on March 23 to oppose reported efforts to take away the independence of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and degrade its universal delivery mandate, which would affect every local resident, business, organization and neighborhood. We oppose any plans to eliminate the USPS leadership, abolish regulatory oversight, and carve up postal operations, thereby threatening the universal mandate to deliver everywhere and for the same price regardless of Zip Code. It also would put at risk the millions of jobs that depend on the postal network, rural and urban delivery services, and affordable shipping costs. WHO:Local letter carriers and other supportersWHEN:Sunday, March 23, 12 p.m.WHERE: Civic Center Park, 5602 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140 WHY:The NALC stands firmly against dismantling a nearly
Title IX Complaint Filed Against Westosha Central High School Over Locker Room Policy
Salem, Wis. — The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title IX complaint against Westosha Central High School District, alleging the district engaged in sex-based discrimination against female students by allowing a biological male student to use the girls’ locker room. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, outlines allegations that two female students, referred to as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, suffered academic penalties, privacy violations, and emotional distress due to the school’s policy. Concerns Over Privacy and Safety According to the complaint, the issue began in December 2024, when Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, both students at Westosha Central High School, discovered they were required
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged with Bigamy Following Court Revelations
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A 62-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a felony charge of bigamy after authorities discovered he was allegedly married to multiple women at the same time. Thomas R. Angeloff, Sr. was officially charged with bigamy on March 3, 2025. In Wisconsin, bigamy is classified as a felony, carrying a maximum penalty of three and a half years in prison and a $10,000 fine, or both. A warrant was issued for Angeloff’s arrest with a bond set at $2,000, which he has since posted. His first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. According to a criminal complaint, the case was set in motion in November 2024 when Angeloff’s most recent spouse approached authorities. She reported that she had married Angeloff in February 2013 in
Kenosha Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Held on $150,000 Bail
Kenosha, Wis. – A 23-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography following an extensive investigation that began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Romeo L. Brantley was formally charged on March 3, 2025, and made his initial court appearance before Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel II, who set his bail at $150,000. Brantley faces a maximum sentence of 250 years in prison if convicted on all counts, with a minimum sentencing requirement of three years. He is scheduled for a judicial pre-trial hearing on May 9, 2025. Investigation Details According to the criminal complaint, the case against Brantley began in November 2023 when authorities received a cyber tip indicating that explicit material involving
Kenosha County Cases Face Scrutiny After Former Officer’s Troubling History Comes to Light
A former Kenosha Police officer and Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff, Michael Rizzo, has become a liability for multiple prosecutions in Kenosha County due to a history of disciplinary actions, a restraining order, accusations of violating a court order, and dishonesty. His record is likely to be exploited by defense attorneys to challenge his credibility as a witness in ongoing cases. Rizzo’s Turbulent Law Enforcement Career Rizzo was first hired by the Kenosha Police Department (KPD) on April 29, 2019. However, he resigned on August 10, 2022, to take a job with the Phoenix Police Department in Arizona. His time in Phoenix was short-lived, as he later returned to KPD on January 18, 2023, before once again leaving for the Phoenix Police Department. During his tenure at KPD, Rizzo faced at
The Racine County Bar Association Announces the Results of its Judicial Qualification Poll
Members of the Racine County Bar Association were asked to vote on the qualifications of the candidates for the upcoming elections for Racine County Circuit Court Judge Branch 7. The following poll was sent to current members of the RCBA: Please vote for the individual that you believe is most qualified based upon your personal knowledge, investigation, or experience: a) Jon Fredricksonb) Jamie McClendonc) Both equally qualified The results of the poll were tabulated by the Courts Committee. The results are as follows: a) Jon Fredrickson: 40 votesb) Jamie McClendon: 10 votesc) Both equally qualified: 5 votesd) Other/Write-In: 1 vote This poll is conducted by the Racine County Bar Association pursuant to its By-laws, which also require that the results of the poll be published to the local media at
Legend Lake Property Owners Association Files Lawsuit Against Menominee County Over Alleged Tax Discrimination
Menominee County, Wis. – A property owners’ association representing hundreds of landowners at Legend Lake has filed a lawsuit against Menominee County, the Town of Menominee, and the Menominee Indian School District (MISD), alleging that their members have been unfairly burdened with excessive property taxes while other similarly classified properties remain tax-exempt. The Menominee Tribe is proposing to build a Kenosha Casino. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, claims that the tax policies of Menominee County have created an inequitable system that disproportionately impacts non-tribal landowners. The Legend Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. (LLPOA) argues that their members are subjected to some of the highest property tax rates in the country while tribal land continues to be placed into a trust,
Kenosha Woman Charged with First-Degree Attempted Murder Following Brutal Attack
Kenosha, Wis. – A Kenosha woman has been charged with first-degree attempted murder following a brutal attack on her roommate in the early hours of March 17, 2025. Jessica D. Lentz, 46, faces additional charges, including battery and disorderly conduct, each accompanied by three enhancers: repeater, use of a dangerous weapon, and domestic abuse. If convicted, Lentz could face more than 70 years in prison. During her initial court appearance, Lentz exhibited erratic behavior, screaming long before her case was called. Court Commissioner William Michel II granted the Kenosha County District Attorney’s request for a $100,000 cash bail. Lentz’s disruptive outbursts during the hearing led to her removal from the courtroom before proceedings concluded. Among her remarks, she shouted phrases such as “Rock and roll baby, Judas Priest,” and later proclaimed,
Meadows for the Prairie: Opinion
Pleasant Prairie has an interesting quirk among its residents. Each time a local election comes around, I find my neighbors begin speaking and asking questions in hushed tones. They’re perfectly normal questions, such as “have you looked at who’s running for the Village Board?” or “did your property taxes go up this year?” I’ve always found it odd that such things are discussed over backyard fences with frequent glances to the side. My family moved to Pleasant Prairie from Chicago, where certain political things aren’t safe to discuss at all, even quietly. I recall being surprised at the similar fear that exists in this quiet Wisconsin town. Over the years, I came to understand why everyone spoke about Pleasant Prairie politics so cautiously: corruption is rampant, the governing bodies are
Kenosha Woman Arrested After Alleged Sledgehammer Attack on Roommate
Kenosha, Wis. – A violent attack early Monday morning has left a woman hospitalized and a repeat offender back in police custody. Early Monday morning, Kenosha police responded to a 911 call from the area of 54th Street and 14th Avenue, where reports indicated that a woman had attacked her roommate with a sledgehammer. Upon arrival, emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital, and is expected to survive After a brief manhunt, authorities located and arrested Jessica D. Lentz, 46, of Kenosha. The Kenosha Police Department has requested that Lentz be charged with attempted homicide in connection with the brutal assault. A Troubling Criminal History Lentz is no stranger to the Kenosha judicial system. Her criminal record spans nearly two decades, filled with felony charges that have resulted
Title IX Complaint Filed Against Westosha Central High School Over Locker Room Policy
Salem, Wis. — The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title IX complaint against Westosha Central High School District, alleging the
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged with Bigamy Following Court Revelations
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A 62-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a felony charge of bigamy after authorities discovered he was allegedly married to multiple
Kenosha Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Held on $150,000 Bail
Kenosha, Wis. – A 23-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography following an extensive investigation that began with
Kenosha County Cases Face Scrutiny After Former Officer’s Troubling History Comes to Light
A former Kenosha Police officer and Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff, Michael Rizzo, has become a liability for multiple prosecutions in Kenosha County due to a
The Racine County Bar Association Announces the Results of its Judicial Qualification Poll
Members of the Racine County Bar Association were asked to vote on the qualifications of the candidates for the upcoming elections for Racine County Circuit
Legend Lake Property Owners Association Files Lawsuit Against Menominee County Over Alleged Tax Discrimination
Menominee County, Wis. – A property owners’ association representing hundreds of landowners at Legend Lake has filed a lawsuit against Menominee County, the Town of
Kenosha Woman Charged with First-Degree Attempted Murder Following Brutal Attack
Kenosha, Wis. – A Kenosha woman has been charged with first-degree attempted murder following a brutal attack on her roommate in the early hours of March
Meadows for the Prairie: Opinion
Pleasant Prairie has an interesting quirk among its residents. Each time a local election comes around, I find my neighbors begin speaking and asking questions
Kenosha Woman Arrested After Alleged Sledgehammer Attack on Roommate
Kenosha, Wis. – A violent attack early Monday morning has left a woman hospitalized and a repeat offender back in police custody. Early Monday morning,
Monday Morning Fire Displaces Southwire Workers
Dozens of employees of Southwire were displaced early this morning just after 7:30 a.m. Pleasant Prairie Fire received a fire alarm call and an employee
Community Rallies Behind Tremper High Student Battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Kenosha, Wis. – The Kenosha community is coming together to support Zane, a 16-year-old sophomore at Tremper High School, after he was recently diagnosed with
Kenosha Police Investigate After Two Found Dead in SUV on Kenosha’s North Side
Kenosha, Wis. – Kenosha Police are investigating after two people were found deceased inside a vehicle on the city’s north side Friday morning. Around 9:30
