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Fired Salem Special Ed Teacher Was In Possession Of And Under The Influence Of Cocaine On School Grounds: Kenosha County Sheriff
A now-fired Salem School District Special education teacher was under the influence of and possessed cocaine and paraphernalia on school grounds. According to Sgt. Coultrip with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: “On October 16th around 3:30pm, Salem Grade School Administration contacted the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department asking for a Deputy to assist in the search of items left behind by a school employee who had resigned, Kayla Fasko. Two Deputies responded to assist and during the search, they located the following:
Fired Salem Special Ed Teacher Was In Possession Of And Under The Influence Of Cocaine On School Grounds: Kenosha County Sheriff
A now-fired Salem School District Special education teacher was under the influence of and possessed cocaine and paraphernalia on school grounds. According to Sgt. Coultrip with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: “On October 16th around 3:30pm, Salem Grade School Administration contacted the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department asking for a Deputy to assist in the search of items left behind by a school employee who had resigned, Kayla Fasko. Two Deputies responded to assist and during the search, they located the following: Fasko cooperated with the investigation and criminal charges of possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia have been requested.” Fasco, a former special education teacher at Salem School who had previously been placed on administrative leave, was been fired and identified by the district last Thursday afternoon. According to a
More Than 200 Arrests Made During Kenosha Riots Of 2020, Only 24 Imprisoned – Vote “No” For McNeill’s Failed Leadership: Opinion
*Click here to make the above mosaic bigger.* According to data obtained by KCE from the Kenosha County DA’s office and the Kenosha Police Department, there were more than 200 arrests made in the days of the August, 2020 riots. That may seem like a high number, but only 24 of these people depicted in these mugshots went to prison. Kenosha Police created a spreadsheet to document those they arrested during the riots. The Kenosha DA’s office made a similar document. KCE obtained them and obtained all of the mugshots. The arrests made by the Sheriff’s Department, and the dozens of other law enforcement agencies aren’t included in our total. During these days, Kenosha County residents were scared. Democrats and Republicans alike took up arms and stood guard at dozens
Woman And Her Child Sue Police, Applebee’s, In Federal Court For Mistaken Identity Case
*Editor’s Note – KCE doesn’t usually post minor children’s names or photos, but in this case, Boyd brought her son on at least six TV stations and told reporters his name.* A woman who was arrested by Kenosha Police and charged by Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley (D) for three misdemeanors, has file a lawsuit in federal court. Shanya C. Boyd, 23, of Zion, IL, filed suit on behalf of her and her son, then-one-year-old Taquarius, against, among other defendants, The Kenosha Police Department and the Pleasant Prairie Police Department. Along with Boyd’s boyfriend Jermelle English, the trio was recorded in a now-viral video that showed police attempting to take English into custody on July 20, 2023, while he seemingly used his son Taquarius as a human shield. Eventually, Taquarius had
Kenosha Man Will Spend Rest Of Life In Prison For Multiple Serious Child Sexual Assaults
Kevin L. Kohel, 43, of Kenosha, will be over 100 years old when he is released from prison. Odds are, though, that he will die in custody of the Wisconsin State Prison System. Yesterday, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Milisauskas sentenced Kohel to 68 years of initial confinement, 48 years of extended supervision, and a lifetime of sex offender registration. On April 22, 2021, Kohel was charged with: Six Counts of Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeTwo Counts Of Exposing Genitals On November 10, 2022, Kohel was additionally charged with: Four Counts of Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeAttempted Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeCausing Child Under 13 To View / Listen To Sexual Activity According to
More Than 200 Arrests Made During Kenosha Riots Of 2020, Only 24 Imprisoned – Vote “No” For McNeill’s Failed Leadership: Opinion
*Click here to make the above mosaic bigger.* According to data obtained by KCE from the Kenosha County DA’s office and the Kenosha Police Department, there were more than 200 arrests made in the days of the August, 2020 riots. That may seem like a high number, but only 24 of these people depicted in these mugshots went to prison. Kenosha Police created a spreadsheet to document those they arrested during the riots. The Kenosha DA’s office made a similar document. KCE obtained them and obtained all of the mugshots. The arrests made by the Sheriff’s Department, and the dozens of other law enforcement agencies aren’t included in our total. During these days, Kenosha County residents were scared. Democrats and Republicans alike took up arms and stood guard at dozens
Woman And Her Child Sue Police, Applebee’s, In Federal Court For Mistaken Identity Case
*Editor’s Note – KCE doesn’t usually post minor children’s names or photos, but in this case, Boyd brought her son on at least six TV stations and told reporters his name.* A woman who was arrested by Kenosha Police and charged by Kenosha District Attorney Michael Graveley (D) for three misdemeanors, has file a lawsuit in federal court. Shanya C. Boyd, 23, of Zion, IL, filed suit on behalf of her and her son, then-one-year-old Taquarius, against, among other defendants, The Kenosha Police Department and the Pleasant Prairie Police Department. Along with Boyd’s boyfriend Jermelle English, the trio was recorded in a now-viral video that showed police attempting to take English into custody on July 20, 2023, while he seemingly used his son Taquarius as a human shield. Eventually, Taquarius had
Kenosha Man Will Spend Rest Of Life In Prison For Multiple Serious Child Sexual Assaults
Kevin L. Kohel, 43, of Kenosha, will be over 100 years old when he is released from prison. Odds are, though, that he will die in custody of the Wisconsin State Prison System. Yesterday, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Milisauskas sentenced Kohel to 68 years of initial confinement, 48 years of extended supervision, and a lifetime of sex offender registration. On April 22, 2021, Kohel was charged with: Six Counts of Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeTwo Counts Of Exposing Genitals On November 10, 2022, Kohel was additionally charged with: Four Counts of Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeAttempted Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16 Years Of AgeCausing Child Under 13 To View / Listen To Sexual Activity According to
Baby Doe, Now Named “River,” Placed In His Final Resting Place This Morning
This morning, just before 9:30 a.m., Baby River was placed in his final resting place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. The funeral, of sorts, was attended by local clergy, law enforcement, community members, and the Kenosha County Medical Examiner and her staff. Three Christian faiths had representatives to wish Baby River peace and eternal life, moments after being placed in a grave, sadly small for anyone to accept. Noticeably missing, was Baby River’s mother Kaye Truesdell-Pederson, who happens to be the suspect in River’s homicide. She was sent many notices in the mail, but chose not to be present. Hall carried Baby River from the Medical Examiner’s vehicle and placed him inside of the grave. The grave site and internment was provided free of charge by Racine Catholic Cemeteries.
Kenosha DA’s Sexual Assault Prosecutor Loses Child Rape Case, Second Loss This Year
Last month, after a two-day jury trial, a Pewaukee man was found NOT GUILTY of 1st Degree Sexual Assault – Sexual Contact or Sexual Intercourse w/ Person under Age of 13. John V. Schuster was fully acquitted of the charge on September 10, 2024. After calling only a handful of witnesses, the prosecution rested. The defense attorneys, Zebulon Patek and Michelle Gardner, asked for a directed verdict because there was not enough evidence to convict Schuster. Judge Gerad Dougvillo denied the motion and the defense, seemingly so confident in its case, called no witnesses. The defense then rested. Just less than hour after they started deliberating, the jury came back – NOT GUILTY. Schuster was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. The Twin Lakes Police department investigated the case
Kenosha County DA’s Office Loses Serious Sexual Assault Case Against Repeat Offender
ADA Emily Gaertner (D) lost a very serious sexual assault trial on October 8, 2024 against repeat offender Kelean Kraintz, 29, of Kenosha. After calling only a handful of witnesses, the prosecution rested. The defense attorney, Kristyne Watson, asked for a directed verdict because there was not enough evidence to convict Kraintz. Judge Jason Rossell denied the motion and the defense, seemingly so confident in its case, called no witnesses. The defense then rested. Just over an hour after they started deliberating, the jury came back – NOT GUILTY of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of an Unconscious Victim. Kraintz faced up to 40 years in prison had he been convicted. He was alleged to have sexuallt assaulted a sleeping woman without consent. Believe it or not, this wasn’t the first
Salem School Special Ed Teacher Fired For “Being Under The Influence of Illicit Substance” On School Grounds
A special education teacher at Salem School who had previously been placed on administrative leave, has been fired and identified by the district Thursday afternoon. According to a statement released to KCE and parents, the teacher, Kayla Fasko, has been fired today after she was discovered “under the influence of an illicit substance” on October 3, 2024. Additionally, the district has submitted procedural documents required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to review her teaching license. “We take this matter very seriously and remain committed to ensuring accountability, safety, and integrity within our district. We deeply appreciate the quick response and vigilance of our staff in reporting concerns, which allowed the Board to take appropriate action. While we know it can be frustrating that we cannot share more
Reporter From Kenosha News Takes Social Media Specialist Job At City of Kenosha
Mayor David Bogdala is pleased to announce that Daniel Gaitan, a former local news reporter, has joined the city as a media specialist. Daniel has an extensive background in multimedia reporting and deep local ties to the community. Daniel has years of experience in print, digital and social media platforms. Gaitan, an award-winning reporter, had been a dedicated journalist at the Kenosha News for nearly a decade. Daniel has covered a wide range of topics and events including community festivals, local politics, notable court cases, major infrastructure improvements, public education and breaking news. Gaitan was raised in Kenosha. Daniel has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree from DePaul University’s College of Communication. “I’m thrilled and so excited to take on this new role,” Gaitan said. “I’m ready
Judge Leaves Door Open For Mistrial In 16-Year-Old’s Sex Conviction In Which At Least Four Jurors Believe He’s Innocent
A Kenosha Judge today held a special hearing to address an issue in which two jurors sent letters to the court and the District Attorney’s Office signalling that they didn’t agree with their guilty verdict rendered on August 15, 2024, for Martel Lee, 16, of Kenosha. A third letter was received before today’s hearing. Barth asked for a mistrial, but the judge denied it because there is no case law that supports declaring a mistrial after a verdict is received. Lee was supposed to be sentenced on October 28, 2024, but today, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Gared Dougvillo delayed the sentencing. He gave defense attorney Mike Barth 10 days to file a motion to impeach the jury’s verdict. Although Judge Dougvillo is stoic, he appeared to have some sympathy
Indian Trail Soccer Team Tops Milwaukee’s Rufus King 4-2 In First Round Of Playoffs: Photos
Tonight, the Indian Trail and Academy High School Varsity Soccer team prevailed over Milwaukee Rufus High School 4 to 2. In the first half, ITA’s Victor Tapia scored a penalty kick. The score was 1 – 0 at halftime. After halftime, Luca Raimondi scored two goals in a row. Finally, Connor Denisi scored the fourth and final goal. Milwaukee Rufus King scored two goals in the second half. ITA will travel to Milwaukee Saturday and face off against Marquette High School for the second round. Here are some photos from tonight’s game:
Salem Special Ed Teacher On Leave After Caught Under The Influence Of An Illicit Substance While On School Property
A special education teacher at Salem School has been placed on administrative leave, the district announced Monday evening. According to a statement released to KCE and parents, the teacher has been placed on administrative leave since she was discovered “under the influence of an illicit substance” on October 3, 2024. Salem School District superintendent, Dr. Vicki King told parents: “Local law enforcement and the School Resource Officer from Central High School are conducting an ongoing investigation, and the staff member in question was immediately placed on administrative leave. Because this is a personnel matter, we cannot share further details at this time. However, please know that we take this situation very seriously. We are working closely with police officials as they proceed with their investigation. We wanted our families to
Kenosha Library Holding Event Tonight Called “Being Blue In A Red Environment” – Only Liberals Allowed
Library Director Are you looking for safe and effective ways to communicate your liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to be correct—and where more liberal people may be seen as ignorant, misguided, or even immoral? If so, you’re in luck. The Kenosha Library system is holding a controversial event tonight, Monday October 21, 2024, at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. called “Being Blue In A Red Environment.” It’s a workshop that is described on the website as follows: We’ve partnered up with Braver Angels to bring you this *FREE* workshop for political progressives, liberals or any blue-leaning individuals who are surrounded by conservatives in key areas of life like work, family, social circle, religion, or community. The idea for the workshop came from conversations with individuals who
Baby Doe, Now Named “River,” Placed In His Final Resting Place This Morning
This morning, just before 9:30 a.m., Baby River was placed in his final resting place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. The funeral, of sorts,
Kenosha DA’s Sexual Assault Prosecutor Loses Child Rape Case, Second Loss This Year
Last month, after a two-day jury trial, a Pewaukee man was found NOT GUILTY of 1st Degree Sexual Assault – Sexual Contact or Sexual Intercourse
Kenosha County DA’s Office Loses Serious Sexual Assault Case Against Repeat Offender
ADA Emily Gaertner (D) lost a very serious sexual assault trial on October 8, 2024 against repeat offender Kelean Kraintz, 29, of Kenosha. After calling
Salem School Special Ed Teacher Fired For “Being Under The Influence of Illicit Substance” On School Grounds
A special education teacher at Salem School who had previously been placed on administrative leave, has been fired and identified by the district Thursday afternoon.
Reporter From Kenosha News Takes Social Media Specialist Job At City of Kenosha
Mayor David Bogdala is pleased to announce that Daniel Gaitan, a former local news reporter, has joined the city as a media specialist. Daniel has
Judge Leaves Door Open For Mistrial In 16-Year-Old’s Sex Conviction In Which At Least Four Jurors Believe He’s Innocent
A Kenosha Judge today held a special hearing to address an issue in which two jurors sent letters to the court and the District Attorney’s
Indian Trail Soccer Team Tops Milwaukee’s Rufus King 4-2 In First Round Of Playoffs: Photos
Tonight, the Indian Trail and Academy High School Varsity Soccer team prevailed over Milwaukee Rufus High School 4 to 2. In the first half, ITA’s
Salem Special Ed Teacher On Leave After Caught Under The Influence Of An Illicit Substance While On School Property
A special education teacher at Salem School has been placed on administrative leave, the district announced Monday evening. According to a statement released to KCE
Kenosha Library Holding Event Tonight Called “Being Blue In A Red Environment” – Only Liberals Allowed
Library Director Are you looking for safe and effective ways to communicate your liberal values and beliefs in environments where conservative ideas are assumed to
Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Homicide Delayed Because Prosecutor, DA Candidate Didn’t Turn Over Evidence
A 37-year-old Kenosha Man was supposed to stand trial on September 23, 2024, for the alleged attempted murder of his girlfriend by setting her on
Waukegan BLM Founder Involved In Kenosha Unrest Gets 40 Day Jail Sentence For Taking Photos In Illinois Courtroom
A Ziom man has been sentenced to 40 days in jail for illegally taking photos in an Illinois courtroom. This is exactly 40 days more
“Barbados Barca”: Opinion From Wisconsin GOP
Whether it be Lake Winnebago or Lake Michigan, Wisconsinites love the water. Peter Barca, however, prefers the crystal blue waters of Barbados. It turns out
