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Embattled Director Of Women’s Shelter Drops Lawsuit That Was Allegedly Filed Illegally
The embattled director of Women and Children’s Horizons dropped a lawsuit yesterday, two weeks after it was filed, and only 10 days after KCE published an article alleging she was practicing law without a license. According to a 8-count findings document outlining an investigation into misconduct, Paine was disbarred May 20, 2023. The documents says in part, “After proceedings conducted pursuant to [Michigan Supreme Court Rules], the panel found, based on [Paine’s] admissions to all of the misconduct set forth in
Embattled Director Of Women’s Shelter Drops Lawsuit That Was Allegedly Filed Illegally
The embattled director of Women and Children’s Horizons dropped a lawsuit yesterday, two weeks after it was filed, and only 10 days after KCE published an article alleging she was practicing law without a license. According to a 8-count findings document outlining an investigation into misconduct, Paine was disbarred May 20, 2023. The documents says in part, “After proceedings conducted pursuant to [Michigan Supreme Court Rules], the panel found, based on [Paine’s] admissions to all of the misconduct set forth in both formal complaints, that [Paine] committed professional misconduct during her representation of four different clients in their respective divorce and post-judgement divorce matters, while representing a client in adoption proceedings and in her own criminal matter…..“ The State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board, in the letter seems to question Paine’s
Man Who Escaped Kenosha Prison In July Captured In Milwaukee County, Was In Possession of Firearm
On July 26, 2023 a State Prison inmate named Parish Eckford escaped from a Kenosha Prison. This is a State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections Facility and not associated with the Sheriff’s Department jail. Eckford was serving a 16-year prison sentence for the following convictions in Milwaukee Circuit Court: Eckford was scheduled to be released the month he escaped. He previously served 5 years for armed Robbery. The prison, is a minimum security prison that is located only a few hundred feet from Brass Elementary School. Parish was taken to the Milwaukee county Jail on November 30, 2023. He was charged today with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Author Kevin Mathewson Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two
After 30 Years On The Job, Kenosha Deputy Police Chief To Retire: Q and A
After 30 years on the job, the Kenosha Police Department’s # 2 is hanging up his gun belt. Deputy Chief Tom Hansche announced his retirement officially on October 4, 2023 in a memo to the Chief. “This memo is to inform you that I will officially retire from the Kenosha Police Department on December 31, 2023…I have been blessed with many opportunities and I wish you and the department nothing but the best of success in the years to come.” Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton praised Hansche at his final police and fire commission meeting for his decades of leadership: “Deputy Chief Hansche has 34 years of dedicated service to his country and community. He has been a leader on the Kenosha Police Department since I was hired and he
Salem Lakes Fire Chief, Inspector, Intimidated Subordinates Not To Cooperate With Investigation: Document
In an explosive report released to KCE following a public records request, investigators outline an inquiry into misconduct that was obstructed by the former Salem Lakes Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. The eight-page report begins with an executive summary saying “Overall, following nearly two-dozen interviews and the review of hundreds of pages of communications and records, it could be determined significant deficiencies exist in the respective performances of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. However, as explained in more detail below, the respective resignations of the Fire Marshal on November 12 and the Chief on November 13 have largely made this report moot.” In addition, beginning November 9 and continuing throughout the weekend, the Fire Marshal engaged in several concerning email exchanges. First, interim Administrator Bretl emailed the Chief on
Man Who Escaped Kenosha Prison In July Captured In Milwaukee County, Was In Possession of Firearm
On July 26, 2023 a State Prison inmate named Parish Eckford escaped from a Kenosha Prison. This is a State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections Facility and not associated with the Sheriff’s Department jail. Eckford was serving a 16-year prison sentence for the following convictions in Milwaukee Circuit Court: Eckford was scheduled to be released the month he escaped. He previously served 5 years for armed Robbery. The prison, is a minimum security prison that is located only a few hundred feet from Brass Elementary School. Parish was taken to the Milwaukee county Jail on November 30, 2023. He was charged today with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Author Kevin Mathewson Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two
After 30 Years On The Job, Kenosha Deputy Police Chief To Retire: Q and A
After 30 years on the job, the Kenosha Police Department’s # 2 is hanging up his gun belt. Deputy Chief Tom Hansche announced his retirement officially on October 4, 2023 in a memo to the Chief. “This memo is to inform you that I will officially retire from the Kenosha Police Department on December 31, 2023…I have been blessed with many opportunities and I wish you and the department nothing but the best of success in the years to come.” Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton praised Hansche at his final police and fire commission meeting for his decades of leadership: “Deputy Chief Hansche has 34 years of dedicated service to his country and community. He has been a leader on the Kenosha Police Department since I was hired and he
Salem Lakes Fire Chief, Inspector, Intimidated Subordinates Not To Cooperate With Investigation: Document
In an explosive report released to KCE following a public records request, investigators outline an inquiry into misconduct that was obstructed by the former Salem Lakes Fire Chief and Fire Inspector. The eight-page report begins with an executive summary saying “Overall, following nearly two-dozen interviews and the review of hundreds of pages of communications and records, it could be determined significant deficiencies exist in the respective performances of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. However, as explained in more detail below, the respective resignations of the Fire Marshal on November 12 and the Chief on November 13 have largely made this report moot.” In addition, beginning November 9 and continuing throughout the weekend, the Fire Marshal engaged in several concerning email exchanges. First, interim Administrator Bretl emailed the Chief on
After More Than A Year On Bail, Exonerated Kenosha Man Speaks Out
When then 28-year-old Arris Parker tried to break up a fight on August 3, 2022, he never though he would be fighting the Kenosha DA’s office to determine where he would spend the next 20 years of his life – in prison, or as a free man. But that is exactly what Mr. Parker says happened. The same day that he was arrested for trying to help quell a disturbance, one where someone was stabbed, Parker was charged with two serious felonies. Without waiting even 24 hours, Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner charged Parker with physical abuse of a child – intentionally causing bodily harm, and strangulation and suffocation, both serious felonies. Mike Graveley’s office wanted to put Parker in the Wisconsin Prison System for 20 years. Court
Gov. Evers Appoints Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s resignation, effective Nov. 17, 2023. Young will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Toni Young is a well-respected attorney with broad experience who is committed to seeking justice for everyone who enters her courtroom,” said Gov. Evers. “She will be an excellent judge for the people of Racine County.” Young is currently the local attorney manager for the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office in Janesville. She began her legal career as a contract analyst for Manpower in Milwaukee in 2006. In 2009, she opened Balancing the Scales of Justice LLC, a solo legal practice based in Racine focused
Gov. Evers Appoints Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court
MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s resignation, effective Nov. 27, 2023. Gagliardi will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. “Frank Gagliardi has strong connections to the community and is committed to fairness and integrity,” said Gov. Evers. “He will serve the people of Kenosha County well as their next circuit court judge.” Gagliardi has been a partner at Gagliardi Law LLP since 2006, where he focuses on personal injury and family law litigation. Over nearly two decades practicing law, he has also had the opportunity to handle medical malpractice, probate, estate planning, and real estate matters. Since 2012, Gagliardi has also served as a supplemental
Commissioner William Michel II Declares Candidacy For Kenosha Judge
KENOSHA, WI | Longtime Kenosha lawyer and Kenosha Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel has announced his candidacy for the office of Circuit Court Judge. This announcement follows the retirement of longtime Circuit Court Judge Bruce E.Schroeder. “Judge Schroeder is an incredible role model, the ultimate professional, and a fair minded jurist who has served our community for more than four decades. He has served with dignity and has kept our community safe, ensured justice, and elevated professionalism on the Bench. These are qualities that I will bring to the office as Circuit Court Judge. These are things everyday that I bring as your Court Commissioner. I look forward to highlighting my extensive and diverse experience, love of community, and values that matter throughout this campaign.” wrote Michel in a statement.
Longtime Shelter Manager Files Discrimination Action – Says She Was Fired For Being Victim Of Domestic Abuse
A longtime employee of Women and Children’s Horizons has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division alleging the agency fired her for being the victim of domestic violence. Carolina (Lina) Martinez has worked at WCH since 2011. The agency hired executive director Jennifer Paine just this year. Pain is a disbarred Michigan attorney who was recently accused of practicing law without a license. According to a filing by Ms. Martinez’s attorney, she was fired by Paine in August – ironically, for being a victim of domestic violence, the same type of women the agency is supposed to help. According to the public document obtained by KCE: Ms. Martinez has worked at WCH since May of 2011. In her 12 years, Ms. Martinez rose to the position of “Shelter
Indian Trail Orchestra Teacher Fired Amid Sexual Assault Proceedings
The Kenosha Unified School Board District voted tonight unanimously to fire the Orchestra teacher at Indian Trail and Academy High School. Making the motion to terminate the employment was board member Todd Battle and seconding the motion was Eric Meadows. Nathan R. Gardner is holding on a $30,000 cash bail after being charged with five serious sex charges. He was charged on November 9, 2023 with possession of child pornography, child enticement, two counts of exposing a child to harmful material, and one count of using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime. Gardner faces a maximum sentence of almost 100 years in the Wisconsin Prison system if convicted of all charges. He also faces a minimum sentence of eight years in prison if convicted. According to the criminal
Area Police Finding More Fentanyl In Marijuana, Kenosha District Attorney, Judge Weak On Prosecution
According to the Center for Disease Control, Fentanyl overdoses have increased every year since 2012. Over a quarter of a million Americans have died from a fentanyl overdose since 2018. Kenosha is not immune to this trend. Fentanyl is killing people at an alarming rate. Until recently, if you avoided the hard stuff, you were mostly OK. Now, Fentanyl is appearing in almost every drug out there, including marijuana. According to Sgt. Colin Coultrip, a spokesman for the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Fentanyl laced Marijuana is getting more commonplace. To test Marijuana for Fentanyl is very costly and is not always done unless there is a reasonable suspicion that it is laced. “As our community knows, KSD makes marijuana-related arrests almost daily. Some community members often complain and question why
Milwaukee Archbishop Denounces Extremist Kenosha Group CUSH – Instructs Rogue Priests, Deacons To Sever Ties
Earlier this month, KCE ran a months-long investigative story about two rogue churches in Kenosha that belong to an extremist group called Congregations United To Serve Humanity (C.U.S.H.) CUSH supports many issues that are at odds with most Christian denominations – especially the Roman Catholic Church. Some examples are pediatric gender mutilation, pornography in schools, LGBT issues, drag queens reading to children, and more. Our article seemed to spark much outrage against the Milwaukee Archdiocese. So much, in fact, that Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki has ordered the rogue churches to sever all ties with the group. Father Nathan Reesman, Vicar for Clergy for the Milwaukee Archdioceses, sent a letter to Father Roman Stikel (D) and Deacon Ron Lesjak (D) of St Mary’s and Father Carlos Florez (D) and Father Gerry
Final Suspect In “Drug Rip” Shooting Behind Bars – Girlfriend Arrested For Harboring A Felon
The third and final suspect in a near-deadly “drug rip” is behind bars after a short chase and standoff last Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was wanted for attempted murder, robbery, and other serious felonies. His two alleged co-conspirators have already been apprehended. According to Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Jessica Krejcarek Kenosha Police Special Investigations Unit became aware that 17-year-old Kamarion J. Richards was in an apartment complex in the 1500 block 60th st. They posted up outside the complex to wait for Richards to exit. Richards exited and walked towards an alley. Police officers with multiple departments then gave chase. Richards ended up back at the apartment and his girlfriend, Uhnaste Handford, opened the secure door to the apartment to allow Richards to make it inside. She then
After More Than A Year On Bail, Exonerated Kenosha Man Speaks Out
When then 28-year-old Arris Parker tried to break up a fight on August 3, 2022, he never though he would be fighting the Kenosha DA’s
Gov. Evers Appoints Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Toni L. Young to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy
Gov. Evers Appoints Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court
MADISON —Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Frank Gagliardi to the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment fills the vacancy created
Commissioner William Michel II Declares Candidacy For Kenosha Judge
KENOSHA, WI | Longtime Kenosha lawyer and Kenosha Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel has announced his candidacy for the office of Circuit Court Judge. This
Longtime Shelter Manager Files Discrimination Action – Says She Was Fired For Being Victim Of Domestic Abuse
A longtime employee of Women and Children’s Horizons has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division alleging the agency fired her for being
Indian Trail Orchestra Teacher Fired Amid Sexual Assault Proceedings
The Kenosha Unified School Board District voted tonight unanimously to fire the Orchestra teacher at Indian Trail and Academy High School. Making the motion to
Area Police Finding More Fentanyl In Marijuana, Kenosha District Attorney, Judge Weak On Prosecution
According to the Center for Disease Control, Fentanyl overdoses have increased every year since 2012. Over a quarter of a million Americans have died from
Milwaukee Archbishop Denounces Extremist Kenosha Group CUSH – Instructs Rogue Priests, Deacons To Sever Ties
Earlier this month, KCE ran a months-long investigative story about two rogue churches in Kenosha that belong to an extremist group called Congregations United To
Final Suspect In “Drug Rip” Shooting Behind Bars – Girlfriend Arrested For Harboring A Felon
The third and final suspect in a near-deadly “drug rip” is behind bars after a short chase and standoff last Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He
Fired Nurse’s Lawsuit Against Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Proceeds
Earlier this month, the first court hearing took place for a fired Kenosha SANE nurse who is suing the Kenosha DA’s office. The courtroom was
Bristol Man Charged With Rape While Already On Bail For Other Felony – Faces 40 Years Behind Bars
A Bristol man who was arrested and charged last month with felony fleeing and eluding, OWI(2nd), and a handful of traffic citations, has now been
City of Kenosha Delays Casino Vote Until Next Year
With a move that blindsided Democratic mayor John Antaramian, the Kenosha city council voted to delay the vote on the intergovernmental agreement until next year.
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