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Three Kenosha Judges Now Refuse to Seal Victim Names; Three Minor Girls’ Identities in Child Enticement Case Are Public Record

KENOSHA, Wis. — Three Kenosha County circuit judges have now refused the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office’s routine requests to keep victim-witness identification keys under seal, leaving the identities of three minor girls publicly available in a recent felony child enticement case. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, the dispute centers on the District Attorney’s Office’s use of victim-witness identification keys. Under that practice, criminal complaints filed with the court identify victims and witnesses only by their initials, while a separate document known as a victim-witness key contains their full names and dates of birth. The defendant and defense attorney receive the key, but prosecutors have routinely asked judges to keep it sealed from the public in an effort to protect victims’ identities, particularly children and victims of sexual

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Man Accused of Picking Up Three Teen Girls for Alleged Sex, Buying Them Alcohol Held on $75,000 Cash Bail

Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee, is being held on a $75,000 cash bail after prosecutors allege he drove from Milwaukee to pick up three underage girls in Kenosha County, discussed having sex with them, and attempted to buy them alcohol before a sheriff’s deputy intervened. Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Driver Accused of Ramming Two Squad Cars During 105 MPH Chase Held on $25,000 Cash Bail

Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Tuesday after prosecutors accused him of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that reached 105 mph, nearly striking a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy, intentionally ramming two Pleasant Prairie police squad cars, and endangering motorists. Assistant District Attorney Rosa Delgado requested the $25,000 cash bail, while the defense sought a no-cash bail. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun granted the state’s request. Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Free Conference Aims to Help Non-Custodial Fathers Build Stability, Strengthen Families

KENOSHA, Wis. — Men from Kenosha and Racine counties, particularly non-custodial fathers, will have an opportunity this summer to attend a free two-day conference focused on strengthening families, improving employment opportunities, and helping fathers become more engaged in their children’s lives. The Racine Kenosha ELEV8 Men’s Conference is scheduled for Aug. 7-8 at Carthage College. Organizers say the event will combine practical workshops, mentorship, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and access to community resources designed to promote long-term success for participants. The conference is geared toward men in general but places a special emphasis on non-custodial fathers—parents who do not have primary physical custody of their children but often maintain visitation schedules and continue to have financial responsibilities, including court-ordered child support obligations. According to organizers, the event is an extension

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Man Accused of Picking Up Three Teen Girls for Alleged Sex, Buying Them Alcohol Held on $75,000 Cash Bail

Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee, is being held on a $75,000 cash bail after prosecutors allege he drove from Milwaukee to pick up three underage girls in Kenosha County, discussed having sex with them, and attempted to buy them alcohol before a sheriff’s deputy intervened. Amir Hamzah Bin Mohammad-Khan, 24, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Driver Accused of Ramming Two Squad Cars During 105 MPH Chase Held on $25,000 Cash Bail

Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bail Tuesday after prosecutors accused him of leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that reached 105 mph, nearly striking a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy, intentionally ramming two Pleasant Prairie police squad cars, and endangering motorists. Assistant District Attorney Rosa Delgado requested the $25,000 cash bail, while the defense sought a no-cash bail. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun granted the state’s request. Robert B. Sherrod IV, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Charged With Felony After Allegedly Trapping Girlfriend, Brake-Checking Her at Highway Speeds Gets No-Cash Bail

Landon R. Davidson, 18, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Landon R. Davidson, an 18-year-old Twin Lakes man, was released Tuesday on a no-cash bail despite being charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety, felony false imprisonment (domestic abuse), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse), and disorderly conduct (domestic abuse). Assistant District Attorneys Morgan Millar and Rosa Delgado asked Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun to impose a $1,000 cash bail, but Braun instead released Davidson on a no-cash bail with conditions. Landon R. Davidson, 18, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Already Free on No-Cash Bail, Kenosha Man Accused of Murder-Suicide Threat as DDA Sought Another No-Cash Bail

Michael J. Brehmer, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who was already free on a no-cash bail in another criminal case is now charged with pointing a firearm at another (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct while using a dangerous weapon (domestic abuse), misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse), disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping after prosecutors say he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before killing himself, later battered the woman during a second confrontation, and committed the new offenses while out on release. At Tuesday’s initial appearance, Deputy District Attorney Rosa Delgado requested that Michael J. Brehmer be released on another no-cash bail, despite prosecutors alleging he committed these offenses while already free on a previously-set no-cash bail

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Bedridden Woman Says Man Bit Her After Allegedly Demanding Oral Sex; Commissioner Sets $1,000 Cash Bail

Kenneth F. Hand Sr., 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man is facing misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he climbed naked into the bed of a bedridden woman, demanded oral sex, then bit her hand and struck her with a television remote when she refused. At his initial appearance Tuesday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set Kenneth F. Hand Sr.’s cash bail at $1,000 after Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar requested that amount over the defense’s request for a no-cash bail. Kenneth F. Hand Sr., 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Woman Accused of Breaking Into Ex’s Home, Punching Him and Taking Their Baby Charged With Burglary

Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $1,000 cash bail Tuesday after being charged with burglary, felony domestic abuse battery as a repeater and felony disorderly conduct as a repeater after police allege she broke into her ex-boyfriend’s home, repeatedly punched him in the face and left with their young son. Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Braun Releases Man on No-Cash Bail After Felony Hit-and-Run That Injured Bicyclist

William D. Papay, 57, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Tuesday released a Pleasant Prairie man on a no-cash bail after Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar requested a no-cash bail despite allegations that the man committed a felony hit-and-run by striking a bicyclist with his vehicle, knocking her to the ground, and driving away without stopping to render aid. William D. Papay, 57, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Found Asleep Behind Wheel on I-94 Ramp With Cigarette in Mouth Faces Third-Offense OWI, Bail Jumping Charges

Adam M. Mendez, 37, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Racine man was found asleep behind the wheel of a Dodge Charger with a cigarette hanging from his mouth after his vehicle was reported blocking traffic on an Interstate 94 off-ramp, according to prosecutors. He is now facing four misdemeanor charges, including third-offense operating while intoxicated and bail jumping. Adam M. Mendez, 37, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Judge Chad Kerkman’s “Rookie Mistake” Forces Mistrial in Jury Trial

RACINE, Wis. — Defense attorney Grant Van Henderson asked for more time to prepare for trial after receiving additional discovery late Friday, but Judge Chad Kerkman (D) denied the request and ordered the trial to proceed Monday. By the end of the day, however, the proceedings had ended in a mistrial after Kerkman allegedly committed what one courthouse insider described as a “rookie mistake” by informing jurors the case was a felony. Kerkman, a Kenosha County judge assigned to the case after what appears to have been the recusal of all Racine County judges, denied the defense’s request to adjourn the trial despite Van Henderson telling the court he had received new discovery only one business day before trial. Prosecutors acknowledged they had only recently received the materials themselves late

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Police: Baby Crying, Cocaine Lines Next to Toddler’s Food Lead to Felony Child Neglect Charges

Jonathan D. Taylor, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 44-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after police responding to a report of a domestic disturbance allegedly found a crying toddler in a home where cocaine lines sat next to the child’s food, loose marijuana, THC products and open alcohol were all within the child’s reach. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set the man’s cash bond at $2,500 Monday, half of the $5,000 requested by prosecutors. Defense attorneys had requested a $1,200 cash bond. Jonathan D. Taylor, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Braun Sets Just $500 Cash Bail for Man Charged with Felony Vehicle Theft, Bringing Gun onto School Grounds

Frederick Doral Washington Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set just a $500 cash bond Monday for a 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of stealing a vehicle, carrying a firearm onto Tremper High School property, and illegally carrying a concealed handgun. Frederick Doral Washington Jr., 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Accused of Choking Teen Girlfriend and Knocking Her Mother to the Floor Faces Felony Strangulation Charges, Held on $5,000 Cash Bond

Juan Melchor-Catalan, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his 19-year-old girlfriend until she struggled to breathe and violently shoving her mother to the floor during a domestic dispute is being held on a $5,000 cash bond after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun rejected a defense request to reduce bail to just $150 cash. Juan Melchor-Catalan, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

United Way of Kenosha County Names Veteran Nonprofit Leader Selina Gomez-Beloz as New CEO

KENOSHA, Wis. — The United Way of Kenosha County has selected veteran nonprofit executive Selina Gomez-Beloz as its next chief executive officer following what board members described as a comprehensive nationwide search. Gomez-Beloz will officially begin leading the organization on July 6, replacing longtime CEO Carolynn Friesch, whose tenure the board credited with helping guide United Way through a period of growth and expanded community engagement. According to the organization, the Board of Directors unanimously selected Gomez-Beloz after evaluating a pool of qualified candidates, citing her leadership experience, strategic vision, and commitment to strengthening communities. “After a thorough selection process, we are excited to welcome Selina as our next CEO,” Board President Tanya Ruder said in a news release. Ruder praised Gomez-Beloz’s collaborative leadership style, passion for community engagement, and

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Lifetime Registered Sex Offender Accused of Biting Disabled Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend’s Breast, Beating Her in Wheelchair Held on $10,000 Cash Bail

Charles Edward Cotton, 31, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A lifetime registered sex offender who authorities say is currently listed as non-compliant with Wisconsin’s sex offender registry is facing two felony aggravated battery charges after prosecutors allege he repeatedly bit his disabled ex-girlfriend’s breast and later punched her multiple times while she sat helpless in her wheelchair. Investigators also say the woman recently learned she is pregnant with his child. Charles Edward Cotton, 31, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Repeater Accused of Holding Infant “Hostage,” Punching Girlfriend, and Stealing Her Car Finally Appears in Court After Months on the Run

Cody C. Cherry, 24, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Silver Lake man accused of punching his girlfriend while holding their infant daughter “hostage” during a domestic dispute and then stealing the woman’s vehicle finally made his initial appearance Monday after an arrest warrant had been outstanding for more than two months. Cody C. Cherry, 24, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Dangerous Heat Prompts Opening of Nearly 20 Cooling Centers Across Kenosha County

KENOSHA, Wis. — With heat index values expected to reach as high as 107 degrees, local officials are urging residents to take precautions as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday. City and county officials have opened nearly 20 cooling centers across Kenosha County where residents can escape the dangerous temperatures and reduce the risk of heat-related illness. The National Weather Service warns that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke, particularly among older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions and anyone spending extended periods outdoors. Officials are encouraging anyone without reliable air conditioning to seek relief at one of the designated cooling centers. Kenosha:   Additional Kenosha locations:   Western Kenosha County:   Twin Lakes area:  

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Police Say Illinois Driver Kept Fleeing Even After Stop Sticks Flattened Tires

Eduardo Arizmendi, 24, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase into Pleasant Prairie allegedly continued fleeing even after officers successfully deployed two sets of stop sticks that appeared to flatten his pickup truck’s tires. He was ordered held Monday on a $2,500 cash bond. Eduardo Arizmendi, 24, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Commissioner Smathers: Threat to Have Wife’s “Ass Beat,” Fake Obituary, Repeated Unreturned Phone Calls Still Not Enough for Restraining Order

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha businessman left the Kenosha County Courthouse visibly upset Monday after Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers (D) denied his petition for a harassment injunction against a Kenosha woman who is currently facing multiple pending criminal charges in Kenosha County, including a felony battery to a public officer charge. Her pending criminal cases also include allegations of second-offense operating while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, resisting an officer, false emergency 911 phone use, and misdemeanor bail jumping. The businessman alleged that the woman engaged in a sustained campaign of harassment that included repeatedly calling him, leaving messages with his secretary, posting a fake obituary announcing his death on his Facebook page, and sending a text message stating that his wife needed “her ass beat.” Despite that testimony,

The Man Behind the Poop Songs Has Released 26,259 Songs—Including One About Kenosha: An Exclusive Interview with Matt Farley

Matt Farley, Who Has Released 26,259 Songs Under More Than 80 Artist Names KENOSHA, Wis. — Eight years ago, before Kenosha County Eye existed, before I was running a news organization reaching nearly a million people each month, and shortly after my time as a Kenosha alderman had ended, my family accidentally stumbled upon someone who would become one of the most fascinating musicians we’ve ever discovered. Like a lot of dads, I was joking around with my kids one day. On a whim, I asked Amazon’s Alexa to play a song about poop. Instead of silence—or confusion—Alexa immediately started playing a song by Matt Farley. Then another. Then another. Before long, our family had fallen down the rabbit hole of Farley’s seemingly endless catalog of songs from bands with

Sheriff Zoerner Claimed Deputies Are ICE-Deputized and Arresting Illegal Aliens. Records Say Otherwise.

KENOSHA, Wis. — When Sheriff David Zoerner addressed a political gathering earlier this week, he told attendees that the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has deputies who have been deputized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), fully trained, and “out there making arrests” of people in the country illegally. The statement immediately drew puzzled reactions from several law enforcement officers in attendance. According to multiple people present, officers exchanged surprised looks, and one veteran officer was overheard saying, “If that’s true, nobody knows about it.” Kenosha County Eye subsequently spoke with multiple sheriff’s deputies who also disputed the sheriff’s characterization, saying they were unaware of any patrol deputies who had received ICE deputization or were conducting immigration enforcement under the federal 287(g) program. Kenosha County Eye then submitted a public

World War II Veteran Max North Celebrates 100th Birthday Surrounded by Family, Friends, and Community Leaders

KENOSHA, Wis. — World War II veteran Max North was honored Friday as family members, fellow veterans, and local officials gathered at the American Heroes Café at Festival Foods to celebrate his 100th birthday, recognizing a century of service, hard work, and devotion to his community. “You don’t turn 100 every day,” North said, summing up the milestone as he celebrated one day before his June 27 birthday. The weekly veterans gathering became a birthday celebration as Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala presented North with county and city proclamations honoring his life. State Sen. Bob Wirch and State Rep. Tip McGuire also presented him with an American flag that had been flown over the Wisconsin State Capitol. “This is truly a remarkable honor — to

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Kenosha Man Charged With Child Pornography Offenses Held on $75,000 Cash Bail

Indigo R. Rico, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — 27-year-old Kenosha resident Indigo R. Rico was charged with three felony counts of possession of child pornography and remains in the Kenosha County Jail after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica set a $75,000 cash bail Friday—half of the $150,000 cash bail requested by prosecutors. As conditions of bond, Rico is prohibited from having contact with minors except incidental contact and may not possess or access electronic devices except for communication with legal counsel. Indigo R. Rico, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Sexual Assault, Stalking Defendant Released on $1,000 Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica

Jorge A. Garcia Dorantes, 32, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Waukegan, Illinois man charged with felony stalking, fourth-degree sexual assault, and disorderly conduct was released Friday on a $1,000 cash bond by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica, despite prosecutors requesting a $25,000 cash bond. Jorge A. Garcia Dorantes, 32, is accused of offenses stemming from allegations involving a former romantic partner. Masnica denied a defense motion to dismiss the felony stalking charge before setting the reduced bond. Garcia Dorantes is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on July 1, 2026. Jorge A. Garcia Dorantes, 32, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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