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Kenosha CNA Accused of Assaulting Elderly Resident at Care Facility
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha woman stands accused of abusing a 73-year-old man at a local care facility where she worked, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Jahnix A. Medina, 27, was charged with one count of physical abuse of an elder person, intentionally causing bodily harm, a Class H felony. If convicted, she faces up to six years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. According to the complaint, officers from the Kenosha Police

Kenosha CNA Accused of Assaulting Elderly Resident at Care Facility
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha woman stands accused of abusing a 73-year-old man at a local care facility where she worked, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Jahnix A. Medina, 27, was charged with one count of physical abuse of an elder person, intentionally causing bodily harm, a Class H felony. If convicted, she faces up to six years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. According to the complaint, officers from the Kenosha Police Department responded to Water’s Edge, 3415 Sheridan Road, on April 21 after a report of a physical altercation. Staff members told police that Medina, a certified nursing assistant, pushed a male resident—who suffers from dementia and Parkinson’s disease—causing him to fall backward and hit his head on the floor. Another

Maine Man Accused of Violent Robbery in Kenosha; Bail Set at $10,000
Kenosha, Wis. — A Maine man is facing felony charges in Kenosha County after allegedly assaulting a woman and robbing her of a necklace in a violent altercation last fall. On Wednesday, Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $10,000 cash for Lewis A. Covington, 32, who is charged with robbery with use of force and substantial battery—both with domestic abuse enhancers. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred on October 12, 2024, when Covington allegedly struck a woman in the face with a car radio and ripped a gold chain from her neck. The woman, who had been in a relationship with Covington, sustained a deep laceration above her eye and required 8 to 10 stitches. Police say the victim told them that Covington had just exited

Village Administrator Lawyers Up Amid DNR Wetland Investigation
Salem Lakes, Wis. — The Village of Salem Lakes’ top administrator is under scrutiny after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched an investigation into potential illegal wetland disturbances on municipal property. The property in question is zoned C1. Lowland Resource Conservancy (C1) zoning is intended to prevent the destruction of valuable natural resources, including wetlands, shorelands, and areas subject to flooding. This is among the most restrictive zoning in the County. Cassandra Hiller, the Village Administrator, has retained a Milwaukee-based attorney known for handling employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and civil rights matters. This legal move comes in the wake of multiple complaints to the DNR regarding unpermitted excavation and tree removal behind Village Hall. According to the DNR, no permits were issued for the project, which allegedly involved

Kenosha Alderman Accused of “Playing Cop” Again, Raising Concerns Over Overreach: Video
Kenosha, Wis. – Alderman Rollin Pizzala is facing renewed scrutiny after being spotted once again engaging in actions that appear to be outside the scope of his duties as a city legislator. On Thursday afternoon, a tip-off to Kenosha County Eye (KCE) reported Pizzala actively patrolling the 43rd Avenue neighborhood north of 60th Street, raising concerns among residents about his actions. Pizzala was reportedly “inspecting” properties in the area for code violations, such as property maintenance, parking regulations and other local ordinances and state statutes. When KCE arrived in the area to investigate, we spotted Pizzala driving an older Lincoln Town Car, equipped with flashing strobe lights, a specialized communications antenna, and a “ticket book.” Pizzala also had a “City of Kenosha” identification hanging from a lanyard around his neck.

Maine Man Accused of Violent Robbery in Kenosha; Bail Set at $10,000
Kenosha, Wis. — A Maine man is facing felony charges in Kenosha County after allegedly assaulting a woman and robbing her of a necklace in a violent altercation last fall. On Wednesday, Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $10,000 cash for Lewis A. Covington, 32, who is charged with robbery with use of force and substantial battery—both with domestic abuse enhancers. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred on October 12, 2024, when Covington allegedly struck a woman in the face with a car radio and ripped a gold chain from her neck. The woman, who had been in a relationship with Covington, sustained a deep laceration above her eye and required 8 to 10 stitches. Police say the victim told them that Covington had just exited

Village Administrator Lawyers Up Amid DNR Wetland Investigation
Salem Lakes, Wis. — The Village of Salem Lakes’ top administrator is under scrutiny after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched an investigation into potential illegal wetland disturbances on municipal property. The property in question is zoned C1. Lowland Resource Conservancy (C1) zoning is intended to prevent the destruction of valuable natural resources, including wetlands, shorelands, and areas subject to flooding. This is among the most restrictive zoning in the County. Cassandra Hiller, the Village Administrator, has retained a Milwaukee-based attorney known for handling employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and civil rights matters. This legal move comes in the wake of multiple complaints to the DNR regarding unpermitted excavation and tree removal behind Village Hall. According to the DNR, no permits were issued for the project, which allegedly involved

Kenosha Alderman Accused of “Playing Cop” Again, Raising Concerns Over Overreach: Video
Kenosha, Wis. – Alderman Rollin Pizzala is facing renewed scrutiny after being spotted once again engaging in actions that appear to be outside the scope of his duties as a city legislator. On Thursday afternoon, a tip-off to Kenosha County Eye (KCE) reported Pizzala actively patrolling the 43rd Avenue neighborhood north of 60th Street, raising concerns among residents about his actions. Pizzala was reportedly “inspecting” properties in the area for code violations, such as property maintenance, parking regulations and other local ordinances and state statutes. When KCE arrived in the area to investigate, we spotted Pizzala driving an older Lincoln Town Car, equipped with flashing strobe lights, a specialized communications antenna, and a “ticket book.” Pizzala also had a “City of Kenosha” identification hanging from a lanyard around his neck.

Racine Officer Shoots Armed Suspect During Home Invasion: Investigation Underway
Racine, Wis. — An officer with the Racine Police Department shot and injured a suspect during a tense encounter inside a residence Tuesday night following a reported armed home invasion. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of Hamilton Street and has triggered an outside investigation, officials confirmed. According to a news release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, Racine officers responded to the scene on April 22 after receiving reports of a home invasion involving a firearm. Upon arrival, officers reportedly heard gunshots coming from inside the home. When they entered the residence, they encountered an armed individual. During the confrontation, one officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody with what authorities described as a minor injury. No officers or civilians were harmed

Kenosha Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend, Causing Severe Facial Injury
Kenosha, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly assaulting his live-in girlfriend, choking her and striking her in the face hard enough to require stitches and cause temporary vision loss. Allen S. Meyer was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with substantial battery, strangulation and suffocation, and disorderly conduct — all with domestic abuse enhancers. The alleged attack occurred on March 21 at Meyer’s upper unit residence on 17th Avenue. He made his initial court appearance on Monday, where Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $1,500. As of Tuesday, Meyer remained in custody at the Kenosha County Jail. According to the criminal complaint, a passerby called 911 after a woman, later identified as the victim, reportedly asked for help and appeared

Kenosha Woman Charged Again for Stealing Family’s Car While Out on Bail for Doing the Same
Kenosha, Wis. – A 36-year-old Kenosha woman remains in the county jail on a $7,500 cash bail after being charged with stealing her daughter’s car over the weekend—despite already being out on bail for a similar car theft involving her own mother just months earlier. Kristy R. Delaney now faces a total of ten new charges in a case filed Monday, including five felony counts of bail jumping, misdemeanor bail jumping, misdemeanor theft, operating while revoked, and another count of driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent. If convicted of all charges, she faces a maximum sentence of more than 33 years in prison and $92,500 in fines. According to the latest criminal complaint, Delaney was staying overnight at her daughter’s home on April 20, 2025, to celebrate Easter. The

Kenosha Woman Accused of Tearing Sister’s Ear in Violent Fight
Kenosha, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha woman is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting her sister during a domestic dispute, less than two years after a similar case against her was dropped by the previous district attorney’s office. Katie M. Imbrogno has been charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of Substantial Battery – Domestic Abuse, a Class I felony, and one count of Disorderly Conduct – Domestic Abuse, a Class B misdemeanor. If convicted of both charges, she faces up to three years and nine months in prison and $11,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha police responded to Aurora Medical Center on April 16 after a woman reported being attacked by her sister at their shared residence on 35th Avenue. The altercation allegedly began

$50,000 Bail Set for Kenosha Man Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on serious felony charges after investigators say he shared a graphic image involving a young child over social media. Daniel D. Pichardo-Vilchis, 39, was arrested April 16 following an investigation by the Kenosha Police Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). He appeared in court last week for an initial appearance, where Court Commissioner William Michel ordered a $50,000 cash bail. As of Monday, he remained in custody. The charges stem from a cyber tip that NCMEC forwarded to law enforcement after Instagram flagged an image sent from an account later linked to Pichardo-Vilchis. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, the image involved a young

Kenosha Man Jailed After Additional Child Porn Charges Filed
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing serious new criminal charges after being re-arrested last week in connection with a growing child pornography case. Hector A. Tot-Cuc, 25, was first charged on March 31, 2025, with two counts of possession of child pornography. He was released on $10,000 cash bail the following day. But on April 16, at 9:40 a.m., Tot-Cuc was taken back into custody after new evidence led prosecutors to file five additional felony charges stemming from a forensic review of a second cellphone. The new charges—also for possession of child pornography—carry heavy penalties. Each count is a Class D felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Wisconsin law mandates a minimum of three years of initial confinement per count if

Teen Avoids Adult Court After Bringing Loaded Gun to Indian Trail
Kenosha, Wis. — In a decision that’s raising eyebrows across the community, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Chad Kerkman (D) on Friday rejected a request from prosecutors to waive 16-year-old Jaheem Wright into adult court, allowing the teen who brought a loaded gun to school and made threats to be sentenced in juvenile court instead. Wright, who terrified students and staff at Indian Trail High School in December, took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to two felonies: Terroristic Threats and Possession of a Firearm on School Grounds. Two misdemeanor charges — Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Minor and Carrying a Concealed Weapon — were dismissed as part of the agreement. Judge Kerkman sentenced Wright to just one year in a juvenile detention facility. Under Wisconsin law, records

Counselor on Leave Amid Allegations at Westosha Central High School; Parents Demand Transparency
Paddock Lake, Wis. — A counselor at Westosha Central High School is currently on leave, and parents are once again demanding transparency from school leadership. Kenosha County Eye has confirmed through multiple sources that the counselor is accused of inappropriate communication with a student. According to individuals familiar with the situation, the counselor allegedly used his or her personal cellphone to communicate with a student and is also believed to have given the student a ride to school on at least one occasion. The school district has not confirmed these details. Kenosha County Eye is not naming the counselor at this time, unless he or she resigns, is terminated, or is formally disciplined. Neither the Sheriff’s Department, nor the Kenosha Police Department have any ongoing criminal investigations regarding this counselor.

Kenosha Cop Sues City, Claims Anti-Gay Discrimination Over Missed Promotion
Kenosha, Wis. — A longtime Kenosha police officer who was once accused—but never charged—of rape has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the city and its police chiefs passed him over for promotion because he is gay. Officer Pep Moretti, who has worked for the Kenosha Police Department since 2009, filed the Title VII discrimination lawsuit in late March against the City of Kenosha, former Chief Eric Larsen, and current Chief Patrick Patton. In his complaint, Moretti alleges he was the top-ranked candidate for a sergeant position but was intentionally skipped over in 2022 and 2023 while lower-ranked and allegedly heterosexual officers were promoted instead. The city has not yet been served with the lawsuit and has not filed a response. Moretti previously filed a discrimination complaint with the Wisconsin Equal

Racine Officer Shoots Armed Suspect During Home Invasion: Investigation Underway
Racine, Wis. — An officer with the Racine Police Department shot and injured a suspect during a tense encounter inside a residence Tuesday night following

Kenosha Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend, Causing Severe Facial Injury
Kenosha, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly assaulting his live-in girlfriend, choking her and striking her in the

Kenosha Woman Charged Again for Stealing Family’s Car While Out on Bail for Doing the Same
Kenosha, Wis. – A 36-year-old Kenosha woman remains in the county jail on a $7,500 cash bail after being charged with stealing her daughter’s car

Kenosha Woman Accused of Tearing Sister’s Ear in Violent Fight
Kenosha, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha woman is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting her sister during a domestic dispute, less than two years after

$50,000 Bail Set for Kenosha Man Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on serious felony charges after investigators say he shared a graphic

Kenosha Man Jailed After Additional Child Porn Charges Filed
Kenosha, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing serious new criminal charges after being re-arrested last week in connection with a growing child pornography case.

Teen Avoids Adult Court After Bringing Loaded Gun to Indian Trail
Kenosha, Wis. — In a decision that’s raising eyebrows across the community, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Chad Kerkman (D) on Friday rejected a request

Counselor on Leave Amid Allegations at Westosha Central High School; Parents Demand Transparency
Paddock Lake, Wis. — A counselor at Westosha Central High School is currently on leave, and parents are once again demanding transparency from school leadership.

Kenosha Cop Sues City, Claims Anti-Gay Discrimination Over Missed Promotion
Kenosha, Wis. — A longtime Kenosha police officer who was once accused—but never charged—of rape has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the city and its

Wilmot High School Quiz on Trump Tariffs Draws Parental Criticism
Kenosha, Wis. — Some Wilmot Union High School parents are speaking out this week, accusing a 10th grade World History teacher of pushing a politically

Kenosha Law Enforcement Agencies Diverge on Radio Dispatch Policy Changes
Kenosha, Wis. — A recent shift in radio dispatch protocols by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has sparked discussion among local law enforcement leaders, with

Convicted Child Predator Extradited to Kenosha for New Sexual Assault Charge
Kenosha, Wis. — A Racine County man already serving 30 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl was extradited to Kenosha County