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Silver Lake Man Indicted in Federal Court for Child Exploitation, Held Without Bond
Nelson C. Roberts-Smith, 30, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Silver Lake man is now facing federal charges of child sexual
Kenosha Teen Charged After High-Speed Chase Into Illinois; $50,000 Warrant Issued
Preston Wayne Gandy, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A Racine teen is facing serious felony charges after allegedly leading deputies on
Silver Lake Man Indicted in Federal Court for Child Exploitation, Held Without Bond
Nelson C. Roberts-Smith, 30, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Silver Lake man is now facing federal charges of child sexual exploitation after a grand jury indicted him earlier this month in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Forgery Charge Filed After Woman Allegedly Cashes Fake Snap-On Check
Nicole Marie Montoya, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony forgery charge after allegedly cashing a counterfeit check from Snap-On for more than $1,400 at a local business earlier this month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Many New Faces at Kenosha DA’s Office as Solis Rebuilds Staff
KENOSHA, Wis. — Since taking office in January, District Attorney Xavier Solis has overseen a significant transformation within the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, bringing in new prosecutors and charting a fresh course for the office’s future. Solis, sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, has hired seven assistant district attorneys in his first seven months, with more expected to join soon. Two new prosecutors are set to begin later this year after being admitted to the Wisconsin bar. Solis told Kenosha County Eye that additional hires are likely in the near future. Before Solis even took the oath of office, seven prosecutors had already resigned—some reportedly unwilling to work under a Republican DA, the first elected in Kenosha County in over 100 years. Since January, four more have left, all
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Kenosha Teen Charged After High-Speed Chase Into Illinois; $50,000 Warrant Issued
Preston Wayne Gandy, 17, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A Racine teen is facing serious felony charges after allegedly leading deputies on a dangerous, high-speed chase through Kenosha County and into Illinois earlier this week. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Forgery Charge Filed After Woman Allegedly Cashes Fake Snap-On Check
Nicole Marie Montoya, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony forgery charge after allegedly cashing a counterfeit check from Snap-On for more than $1,400 at a local business earlier this month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Many New Faces at Kenosha DA’s Office as Solis Rebuilds Staff
KENOSHA, Wis. — Since taking office in January, District Attorney Xavier Solis has overseen a significant transformation within the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, bringing in new prosecutors and charting a fresh course for the office’s future. Solis, sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, has hired seven assistant district attorneys in his first seven months, with more expected to join soon. Two new prosecutors are set to begin later this year after being admitted to the Wisconsin bar. Solis told Kenosha County Eye that additional hires are likely in the near future. Before Solis even took the oath of office, seven prosecutors had already resigned—some reportedly unwilling to work under a Republican DA, the first elected in Kenosha County in over 100 years. Since January, four more have left, all
Deputy DA Drew Burgoyne to Leave Kenosha County DA’s Office in Late August
KENOSHA, Wis. — Deputy District Attorney Drew Burgoyne announced Thursday that he will leave the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office in late August, ending a 16-year career defined by legal excellence, moral conviction, and deep public service. In a farewell email to staff earlier today, Burgoyne expressed gratitude for his colleagues and began with a passage from Ecclesiastes 3:1–15: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” “Kenosha County is losing one of its finest legal minds,” said District Attorney Xavier Solis, confirming that Burgoyne has accepted a position elsewhere. “Drew was a steady and dependable presence during my transition into office. He brought experience and an unwavering commitment to justice.” Solis continued, “His knowledge of the law, professionalism, and dedication have
Fly Kidz Dance Celebrates 10 Years by Offering Free Fall Dance Program for Local Youth
TWIN LAKES, Wis. – In honor of its 10-year anniversary, Fly Kidz Dance is giving families in the Twin Lakes area something to celebrate—a completely free eight-week fall dance session for children, the studio announced this week. This marks the first time Fly Kidz has waived tuition fees in its decade-long history. The initiative is aimed at making dance more accessible, boosting children’s confidence, and showing gratitude for the community that has supported the studio since its founding in 2015. “We’ve been so blessed by the support of this community over the past ten years,” said owner Kymberlee Raya. “We wanted to say thank you by doing something bold and meaningful. Dance changes lives—and we want every child to have that chance.” Fly Kidz Dance, the youth program of Fly
New Kenosha County Supervisor Sparks Outrage With 32-Hour Work Week Proposal
Kenosha County Board Supervisor Andres Gama (D)(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A little-known first-term Kenosha County Board supervisor is causing a stir with a controversial draft resolution that would lay the groundwork for a county government shift to a four-day, 32-hour work week — with no reduction in pay. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Zion Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old in Bristol Camper
BRISTOL, Wis. – A 40-year-old man from Zion, Illinois was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at a camper in Bristol earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Charged With Felony OWI 4th After Crashing Into Field, Endangering Mother and Child
Jeremy D. Kipp, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) RANDALL, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony charges after authorities say he drove drunk through rural Randall at high speeds, narrowly missed hitting another vehicle, and crashed into a nursery field, causing thousands of dollars in damage. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Choking, Threatening Victim With Knife; Held on $7,500 Bail
Adarius S. Tanner, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges, including felony victim intimidation, following a violent domestic incident involving the mother of his children and two minors who witnessed the attack. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Dozens Cited, Multiple Arrests at 2025 Country Thunder Festival
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office made 15 criminal arrests and issued 194 citations during this year’s Country Thunder music festival, which drew thousands of concertgoers to the Twin Lakes area for four days of music, camping, and partying. Deputies responded to a total of 473 calls for service during the event. While many were routine, others led to citations or arrests for criminal behavior ranging from disorderly conduct to drug possession and battery. Criminal Arrests (Total: 15) . Citations Issued (Total: 194) . Sheriff David Zoerner praised the work of both uniformed patrol deputies and specialized enforcement teams during the event and thanked the public for helping to report violations. The festival, which remains one of the largest annual events in the county, was supported by
‘Most Significant’ Riot Lawsuit Could Extend Years, Kenosha Counsel Warns
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Nearly five years after the 2020 riots that devastated downtown Kenosha, two major federal civil rights lawsuits related to the Kyle Rittenhouse shootings have been formally consolidated — and may remain in litigation well into 2026 or beyond. Sam Hall, the county’s outside legal counsel, briefed the Kenosha County Board in open session on July 15, outlining the status of three remaining lawsuits tied to the unrest. Of those, he said the consolidated lawsuit brought by the estate of Anthony Huber and protester Gaige Grosskreutz is “by far the largest and most significant” pending case. The two lawsuits, originally filed separately in 2021, were officially merged for pretrial discovery in May 2023 by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman. Both men were shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during
Report Blames Top Leadership for Chaotic Kenosha Riot Response
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A long-awaited emergency readiness assessment, commissioned by the Kenosha County Board, paints a deeply critical picture of how local officials—most of whom are no longer in office—responded to the violent riots that erupted after the police shooting of Jacob Blake in August 2020. The report, prepared by national consulting firm Jensen Hughes, found that senior leadership during the crisis—namely then-Sheriff David Beth, then-County Executive Jim Kreuser, and then-Mayor John Antaramian—left the county unprepared and directionless during one of the most high-profile emergencies in Kenosha’s history. While the consultants stopped short of naming individuals, the report strongly implies that those at the top failed to provide coherent leadership, instead crediting middle managers for salvaging the situation. “While our topical review of the civil unrest in Kenosha County
Kenosha Man Held on $100,000 Bail for Alleged Sexual Assault While Wielding Box Cutter
Michael Erenberg, 71, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 71-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after prosecutors charged him with sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint following an online encounter that ended at a local restaurant where she sought help. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
$25,000 Bail Set for Kenosha Teen Accused of Stealing Loaded Handgun
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teenager was formally charged Wednesday with four criminal counts after police say a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen, loaded handgun and marijuana in his vehicle.
Kenosha Woman Charged with OWI 3rd; Case Likely to Become Felony 4th
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman was charged in court Wednesday with misdemeanor operating while intoxicated (OWI) 3rd offense, but prosecutors say the charge will likely be upgraded to a felony if she’s convicted in a pending OWI case. Ashley D. Lott was arrested on July 21 after allegedly crashing her black Chevy Impala into two parked vehicles on 34th Avenue and fleeing the scene. According to the criminal complaint, officers used a drone to locate her several blocks away. She initially denied driving, then admitted she was behind the wheel and alone in the vehicle. In court Wednesday, Court Commissioner William Michel II ordered a $2,500 cash bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 1. Although she is currently charged with misdemeanor OWI 3rd, state law allows
Felony Battery Charge Filed After Fight Over Sleeping Spot Ends With Head Injury
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 17-year-old Wheatland teen is facing a felony battery charge after allegedly throwing a stove grate at another teen during a drunken altercation Tuesday night, causing a head injury that required staples. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Target Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $1,700 Merchandise Heist
Patrick J. Michaelis, 43, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 43-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $1,700 in merchandise from the Target store where he worked, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Ordered Back Into Custody After Prosecutors Add Felony Charge in Domestic Abuse Case
Nicolas A. Lopez Rubi, 47, of Kenosha Being Taken Into Custody Wednesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man accused of assaulting a woman and forcing her back into his apartment while she screamed for help was taken back into custody Wednesday after prosecutors added a felony charge to his case. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Kenosha Teen Who Missed Court in Knife Case
Kamryn Gant, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teen who was scheduled to appear in adult court Wednesday afternoon for allegedly bringing a knife to school earlier this year failed to show up, prompting a court commissioner to issue a warrant for his arrest. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Attorney Explains Why Bail Isn’t Meant to Punish the Accused
KENOSHA, Wis. — As public debate continues over cash bail and pretrial release policies, a veteran Kenosha defense attorney says the system is often misunderstood — and that criticisms aimed at the commissioner’s bail decisions are often misplaced. Michael D. Cicchini, a criminal defense lawyer and author based in Kenosha, says the confusion often stems from a basic misconception: “Bail isn’t a punishment,” he said. “The problem with high bail is that a lot of defendants end up, essentially, serving a sentence without a conviction.” Cicchini, who has practiced criminal defense for over 23 years, says many of those cases are resolved with dismissals, non-criminal tickets, or low-level misdemeanors. “It’s easy for a motivated accuser to make an allegation that ultimately gets cut and pasted into a criminal complaint,” he
Detective Pablo Torres Hands in Gun and Badge—Possibly for Good
Kenosha Police Detective Pablo Torres(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) This article has been updated to include new information since its original publication. KENOSHA, Wis. — Longtime Kenosha Police Detective Pablo “Paul” Torres has been placed on administrative leave and has surrendered his badge and gun—possibly for the last time—amid a storm of internal misconduct allegations and growing calls for his departure from within the department. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Minnesota Man Charged With Money Laundering and Forgery in Kenosha Church Check Fraud
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Minnesota man is facing felony charges in Kenosha County after allegedly depositing a forged $2,300 check drawn on the account of a local church, using fraudulent documents and multiple bank accounts to launder the funds. Kyle Le Nguyen, 34, of St. Paul, was formally charged Tuesday with felony unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information, felony uttering a forgery, and misdemeanor money laundering. A $5,000 cash arrest warrant was issued for his apprehension. According to the criminal complaint, the case began in April when a trustee of Wesley United Methodist Church discovered that a check for $2,304.93 had been paid from the church’s account without authorization. The check was made payable to Nguyen, a technician with a company that services the church’s elevator. Church officials confirmed
Felony Charges Filed After Alleged Beating, False Imprisonment in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Beach Park man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he violently assaulted a woman inside her Kenosha home over the course of a night and refused to let her leave.
Kenosha Man Charged in Domestic Abuse Felony, Held on $5,000 Bail
Robert L. Ruffin Jr., 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple domestic abuse charges after police say he violently attacked his live-in partner last week, allegedly choking, striking, and restraining her during an altercation inside their shared residence. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Deputy DA Drew Burgoyne to Leave Kenosha County DA’s Office in Late August
KENOSHA, Wis. — Deputy District Attorney Drew Burgoyne announced Thursday that he will leave the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office in late August, ending a
Fly Kidz Dance Celebrates 10 Years by Offering Free Fall Dance Program for Local Youth
TWIN LAKES, Wis. – In honor of its 10-year anniversary, Fly Kidz Dance is giving families in the Twin Lakes area something to celebrate—a completely
New Kenosha County Supervisor Sparks Outrage With 32-Hour Work Week Proposal
Kenosha County Board Supervisor Andres Gama (D)(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A little-known first-term Kenosha County Board supervisor is
Zion Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old in Bristol Camper
BRISTOL, Wis. – A 40-year-old man from Zion, Illinois was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at
Kenosha Man Charged With Felony OWI 4th After Crashing Into Field, Endangering Mother and Child
Jeremy D. Kipp, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) RANDALL, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony charges after authorities say he drove drunk through
Kenosha Man Accused of Choking, Threatening Victim With Knife; Held on $7,500 Bail
Adarius S. Tanner, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges, including felony victim intimidation, following
Dozens Cited, Multiple Arrests at 2025 Country Thunder Festival
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office made 15 criminal arrests and issued 194 citations during this year’s Country Thunder music festival, which
‘Most Significant’ Riot Lawsuit Could Extend Years, Kenosha Counsel Warns
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Nearly five years after the 2020 riots that devastated downtown Kenosha, two major federal civil rights lawsuits related to the Kyle
Report Blames Top Leadership for Chaotic Kenosha Riot Response
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A long-awaited emergency readiness assessment, commissioned by the Kenosha County Board, paints a deeply critical picture of how local officials—most of
Kenosha Man Held on $100,000 Bail for Alleged Sexual Assault While Wielding Box Cutter
Michael Erenberg, 71, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 71-year-old Kenosha man is being held on
$25,000 Bail Set for Kenosha Teen Accused of Stealing Loaded Handgun
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teenager was formally charged Wednesday with four criminal counts after police say a routine traffic stop led to the discovery
Kenosha Woman Charged with OWI 3rd; Case Likely to Become Felony 4th
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman was charged in court Wednesday with misdemeanor operating while intoxicated (OWI) 3rd offense, but prosecutors say the charge
Felony Battery Charge Filed After Fight Over Sleeping Spot Ends With Head Injury
WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 17-year-old Wheatland teen is facing a felony battery charge after allegedly throwing a stove grate at another teen during a drunken
Target Employee Charged with Felony Theft After $1,700 Merchandise Heist
Patrick J. Michaelis, 43, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 43-year-old Kenosha man is facing
Kenosha Man Ordered Back Into Custody After Prosecutors Add Felony Charge in Domestic Abuse Case
Nicolas A. Lopez Rubi, 47, of Kenosha Being Taken Into Custody Wednesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man accused
Arrest Warrant Issued for Kenosha Teen Who Missed Court in Knife Case
Kamryn Gant, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teen who was scheduled to appear in adult court Wednesday afternoon for allegedly
Kenosha Attorney Explains Why Bail Isn’t Meant to Punish the Accused
KENOSHA, Wis. — As public debate continues over cash bail and pretrial release policies, a veteran Kenosha defense attorney says the system is often misunderstood
Detective Pablo Torres Hands in Gun and Badge—Possibly for Good
Kenosha Police Detective Pablo Torres(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) This article has been updated to include new information since its original publication.
Minnesota Man Charged With Money Laundering and Forgery in Kenosha Church Check Fraud
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Minnesota man is facing felony charges in Kenosha County after allegedly depositing a forged $2,300 check drawn on the account of
Felony Charges Filed After Alleged Beating, False Imprisonment in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Beach Park man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he violently assaulted a woman inside her Kenosha home over the
Kenosha Man Charged in Domestic Abuse Felony, Held on $5,000 Bail
Robert L. Ruffin Jr., 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple domestic abuse charges after police say
Second Suspect Charged in Hawthorn Hollow Donation Box Thefts; Degroot Due in Court Wednesday
Clyde Thomas Degroot, 68, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) SOMERS, Wis. – A second man has been charged in connection with a string of thefts at
Paddock Lake Crash Leads to Drug and OWI Charges for Mother Driving With Children
Margaret J. Merkel, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A 32-year-old Trevor woman is facing criminal charges after crashing her SUV while
“So I Never Gave You Permission”: Kenosha Man Threatens Lawsuit Against News Outlet, Then Gets Arrested Again
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of choking and beating his partner, then smashing her phone to prevent her from calling 911, was back