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Indian Trail Student Makes Threat, Brings Gun To School, School Resource Office Misses It During Pat Down
At about 6:00 p.m. last night, an automated message from Indian Trail and Academy Principal Scott Kennow went out to ITA parents about a student who “snapped” a threat involving a gun saying something to the effect of “I’m going to take care of business.” Kennow, in his statement stated that KUSD did not believe that there was a credible threat. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the 16-year-old student did, in fact have a gun in the school.
Indian Trail Student Makes Threat, Brings Gun To School, School Resource Office Misses It During Pat Down
At about 6:00 p.m. last night, an automated message from Indian Trail and Academy Principal Scott Kennow went out to ITA parents about a student who “snapped” a threat involving a gun saying something to the effect of “I’m going to take care of business.” Kennow, in his statement stated that KUSD did not believe that there was a credible threat. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the 16-year-old student did, in fact have a gun in the school. The school’s SRO (School Resource Officer) patted the student down, but didn’t find the gun, that was apparently well-hidden between his scrotum and his anus. At least one additional officer missed the gun, but finally, a Kenosha Police Officer found it. The teen is expected to be charged with several
Update: Martel Lee Released From Jail Just Before 4:00 p.m.
Partners With Paws Donates Therapy K-9 To The Kenosha Police Department
Judge Orders 16-Year-Old Martel Lee Released Pending Possible New Trial
Drug Charges From 1996 Resurface For Possible Expensive And Difficult Trial
Over 28 years ago, when Jorge B. Trujillo was 28-years-old, he allegedly sold cocaine to undercover law enforcement officers and a confidential informant in Kenosha County. For the controlled buys, a state agent and local police posed as drug users and met up with him on two occasions and Trujillo allegedly sold $150 worth of cocaine on April 30, 1996, and $300 worth on June 25, 1996. A warrant was issued and he was pulled over and arrested on December 17, 1996. He was allegedly in possession of a “small amount of cocaine” on this date. On December 18, 1996, he was charged with two counts of Felony Delivery Of Cocaine and one count of Possession Of Cocaine. He faced 21 years in the Wisconsin Prison System. This, however, was
Kenosha Man Holding On $10,000 For Shooting Gun Inside Home, Violence
A violent confrontation between a Kenosha man and his roommate almost turned deadly Sunday evening after a violent melee and a gunshot. Robert B. Parise, 53, of Kenosha was charged today with Felony First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Felony Possession Of A Firearm By A Felon, Possession Of A Firearm While Intoxicated, Obstructing An Officer, Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse Disorderly Conduct. The Kenosha DA’s office did not include any drug charges or felony strangulation and suffocation charges even though Kenosha Police found evidence of such. Parise faces almost 25 years in prison if convicted of all charges. The incident called for a response for a hostage negotiator to be summoned to the scene and a very large police presense. According to the criminal complaint: On December 1, 2024,
Update: Martel Lee Released From Jail Just Before 4:00 p.m.
Just before 4:00 p.m. today, Martel Lee is out of custody, after more than eight months behind bars. He was greeted by his little brother, 12-year-old Cameron, and his mother, Jenifer. “It’s a long time coming,” said Jones. “My baby is home and I’m so excited he will be home for the holidays,” she added. Earlier today, a Kenosha Judge has ordered the release of 16-year-old Lee. In a courtroom filled to capacity last week, Judge Dougvillo vacated a guilty verdict for 16-year-old Martel D. Lee. On August 15, 2024, Lee was found guilty of second degree sexual assault. The assault allegedly occurred at Indian Trail High School earlier this year. Lee was supposed to be sentenced on October 28, 2024, but three jurors sent letters to the Judge, expressing remorse for
Drug Charges From 1996 Resurface For Possible Expensive And Difficult Trial
Over 28 years ago, when Jorge B. Trujillo was 28-years-old, he allegedly sold cocaine to undercover law enforcement officers and a confidential informant in Kenosha County. For the controlled buys, a state agent and local police posed as drug users and met up with him on two occasions and Trujillo allegedly sold $150 worth of cocaine on April 30, 1996, and $300 worth on June 25, 1996. A warrant was issued and he was pulled over and arrested on December 17, 1996. He was allegedly in possession of a “small amount of cocaine” on this date. On December 18, 1996, he was charged with two counts of Felony Delivery Of Cocaine and one count of Possession Of Cocaine. He faced 21 years in the Wisconsin Prison System. This, however, was
Kenosha Man Holding On $10,000 For Shooting Gun Inside Home, Violence
A violent confrontation between a Kenosha man and his roommate almost turned deadly Sunday evening after a violent melee and a gunshot. Robert B. Parise, 53, of Kenosha was charged today with Felony First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Felony Possession Of A Firearm By A Felon, Possession Of A Firearm While Intoxicated, Obstructing An Officer, Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse Disorderly Conduct. The Kenosha DA’s office did not include any drug charges or felony strangulation and suffocation charges even though Kenosha Police found evidence of such. Parise faces almost 25 years in prison if convicted of all charges. The incident called for a response for a hostage negotiator to be summoned to the scene and a very large police presense. According to the criminal complaint: On December 1, 2024,
Update: Martel Lee Released From Jail Just Before 4:00 p.m.
Just before 4:00 p.m. today, Martel Lee is out of custody, after more than eight months behind bars. He was greeted by his little brother, 12-year-old Cameron, and his mother, Jenifer. “It’s a long time coming,” said Jones. “My baby is home and I’m so excited he will be home for the holidays,” she added. Earlier today, a Kenosha Judge has ordered the release of 16-year-old Lee. In a courtroom filled to capacity last week, Judge Dougvillo vacated a guilty verdict for 16-year-old Martel D. Lee. On August 15, 2024, Lee was found guilty of second degree sexual assault. The assault allegedly occurred at Indian Trail High School earlier this year. Lee was supposed to be sentenced on October 28, 2024, but three jurors sent letters to the Judge, expressing remorse for
Partners With Paws Donates Therapy K-9 To The Kenosha Police Department
For years the Kenosha Police Department has heavily focused on mental health awareness within our ranks. The Kenosha Police Department’s PEER Support Team is a well-trained team of officers who provide support to their fellow officers. We also have Kristen, our Mental Health and Wellness Clinical Advisor, who meets with officers when needed and conducts yearly one on one check-ins with all of our sworn staff. We believe that keeping our officers well ensures that we can provide the highest level of service to our community. To build upon that commitment, Lt. Adam Jurgens has been working with Mya Masse from Partners with Paws to expand our PEER Support Team. Thanks to Partners with Paws, the Kenosha Police Department will be getting a therapy K-9 to enhance officer wellness. As you can
Judge Orders 16-Year-Old Martel Lee Released Pending Possible New Trial
A Kenosha Judge has ordered the release of 16-year-old Martel Lee this morning. In a courtroom filled to capacity last week, Judge Dougvillo vacated a guilty verdict for 16-year-old Martel D. Lee. On August 15, 2024, Lee was found guilty of second degree sexual assault. The assault allegedly occurred at Indian Trail High School earlier this year. Lee was supposed to be sentenced on October 28, 2024, but three jurors sent letters to the Judge, expressing remorse for agreeing to a verdict that they did not believe in. In court today, outgoing Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Smathers (D) stuck to her “win at all costs” approached and asked for Lee to be kept in custody for another year or two, until a possible second trial occurs. Since she plans to
KCE, Father Sue Mukwonago Area School District For Concealing Allegations Of Inappropriate Touching, Grooming
KCE Editor Kevin Mathewson and a parent at Mukwonago Area School District filed suit today in Waukesha County Circuit Court. In the lawsuit, the duo is requesting a judge to force MASD and it’s Superintendent Joseph Koch to release records involving alleged inappropriate touching and grooming of a then-14 year old by a teacher named Steve Telkamp. On March 14, 2024, Sallee’s daughter made a complaint to the school district and her parents then got involved. An investigation ensued and concluded. Sallee and his wife were never informed about the results of the investigation. The school told Telkamp not to have contact with their daughter at school. Three days later, the girl’s mom says, Telkamp violated this directive. On April 3, 2024, the school district started a second investigation into
Accused Child Rapist Catches Second Felony Sex Case In Racine County
Today, 33-year-old Anna Marie Crocker, 33, of Paddock Lake, was charged with five new felony child sex crimes. The now-fired school staffer at Riverview School in Silver Lake is already facing 125 years in prison for a Kenosha County Case. Her new charges include: Felony Use of A Computer To Facilitate A Child Sex CrimeFelony Child Enticement2nd Degree Secual Assault of A Child Under 16 Years of AgeExposing A Child To Harmful Material andFelony Intimidation of a Victim On October 11, 2024, Crocker was charged with: Felony 1st Degree Sexual Assault – Sexual Intercourse With a Child Under Age 13Felony Possession of Child Pornography andFelony Sexual Exploitation of a Child-Filming. Crocker now faces close to 250 years in prison if convicted of all counts. According to the criminal complaint issued
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Charged With Misdemeanor Solicitation/Pandering A Prostitute
A joint investigation of the City of Milwaukee Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force and Sworn Law Enforcement Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has been concluded. It revealed a large network of crime, misconduct and prostitution. Last Thursday, a lawyer named Travis C. Schwantes was charged with multiple crimes. Within his criminal complaint, Easton is also mentioned as being a frequent solicitor of prostitutes. Easton served as the Pleasant Prairie Municipal Judge for more than 26 years. He was also ironically on the sex offender placement committee. Today, Easton was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count of Solicitation/Pandering a Prostitute. He faces a maximum sentence of nine months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. He is due in court with several other
Embattled Outgoing District Attorney Mike Graveley Makes Suspicious Promotion Ahead Of New Administration
Kenosha County’s outgoing District Attorney, Mike Graveley (D), made some strange moves in the last couple of days. He demoted failed candidate Carli McNeill (D) from the rank of Deputy District Attorney to Assistant District Attorney and promoted Assistant District Attorney Jessica Krejcarek (D) to Deputy District Attorney. What makes these moves suspicious, is the fact that both McNeill and Krejcarek are leaving the county to take jobs in Rock County. In 42 days, DA-Elect Xavier Solis will be promoting the universally well-liked Drew Burgoyne to the position of Deputy District Attorney. He announced this last Friday. Neither of the three are willing to talk to KCE about it, raising suspicion that something is amiss. Perhaps, the temporary pay increase for Krejcarek will transfer to Rock County. We don’t know
Kenosha County Eye Editor Wins Lawsuit Against Kenosha Unified School District – Records Turned Over Of Tremper H.S. Employee Sending “Penis Photos”
Kenosha County Eye editor Kevin Mathewson has won a lawsuit against KUSD that was filed on October 9, 2024, and settled last Friday. Mathewson, in the lawsuit alleged that KUSD intentionally withheld and concealed records involving a former Temper High School IT employee, Robert Merritt, that was allowed to resign after allegedly sending unsolicited “penis photos” to other staffers at the school among other serious sexual harassment allegations. Under the terms of the settlement, KUSD turned over the records, paid KCE’s legal fees, issued KCE a letter of apology, and paid Mathewson the maximum statutory damages of $100. When we reported the lawsuit initially, we promised to donate the $100 to Alliance Women’s Clinic in Kenosha. KCE initially thought the organization was a conservative anti-abortion non-profit, but a representative of
Union, Special Interest Endorsements D.O.A. In Kenosha County: Opinion
Once upon a time in Kenosha County, the union and other special interest endorsements mattered. The UAW was once very powerful and had great influence. Not anymore. When I ran for Alderman in 2012, I got all of the local endorsements – the Police Union, the Fire Union, the AFL-CIO, etc. I won. In 2014, I got all of the same endorsements. I Lost. In my 2016 “rematch,” all of those endorsements went to my opponent. I beat him hugely. Was it the endorsements that mattered? Clearly not. It came down to the issues and the door-knocking. Let’s take a more recent election to analyze – Kenosha County District Attorney’s Race. Here were the endorsements: Carli McNeill (D) Democratic Party of WisconsinDemocratic Party of Kenosha CountyKenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s AssociationKenosha
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Arrested, Admits To Soliciting Prostitutes
A joint investigation of the City of Milwaukee Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force and Sworn Law Enforcement Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has been concluded. It revealed a large network of crime, misconduct and prostitution. Yesterday, a lawyer named Travis C. Schwantes was charged with multiple crimes. Within his criminal complaint, Easton is also mentioned as being a frequent solicitor of prostitutes. Easton served as the Pleasant Prairie Municipal Judge for more than 26 years. He was also ironically on the sex offender placement committee. . According to the criminal complaint: On September 3, 2024, law enforcement interviewed [George Easton] regarding his involvement with VICTIM 1 and prostitution at his home. During the interview at [Easton]’s home law enforcement noted various decorations that indicated [Easton] had
Partners With Paws Donates Therapy K-9 To The Kenosha Police Department
For years the Kenosha Police Department has heavily focused on mental health awareness within our ranks. The Kenosha Police Department’s PEER Support Team is a
Judge Orders 16-Year-Old Martel Lee Released Pending Possible New Trial
A Kenosha Judge has ordered the release of 16-year-old Martel Lee this morning. In a courtroom filled to capacity last week, Judge Dougvillo vacated a
KCE, Father Sue Mukwonago Area School District For Concealing Allegations Of Inappropriate Touching, Grooming
KCE Editor Kevin Mathewson and a parent at Mukwonago Area School District filed suit today in Waukesha County Circuit Court. In the lawsuit, the duo
Accused Child Rapist Catches Second Felony Sex Case In Racine County
Today, 33-year-old Anna Marie Crocker, 33, of Paddock Lake, was charged with five new felony child sex crimes. The now-fired school staffer at Riverview School
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Charged With Misdemeanor Solicitation/Pandering A Prostitute
A joint investigation of the City of Milwaukee Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force and Sworn Law Enforcement Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s
Embattled Outgoing District Attorney Mike Graveley Makes Suspicious Promotion Ahead Of New Administration
Kenosha County’s outgoing District Attorney, Mike Graveley (D), made some strange moves in the last couple of days. He demoted failed candidate Carli McNeill (D)
Kenosha County Eye Editor Wins Lawsuit Against Kenosha Unified School District – Records Turned Over Of Tremper H.S. Employee Sending “Penis Photos”
Kenosha County Eye editor Kevin Mathewson has won a lawsuit against KUSD that was filed on October 9, 2024, and settled last Friday. Mathewson, in
Union, Special Interest Endorsements D.O.A. In Kenosha County: Opinion
Once upon a time in Kenosha County, the union and other special interest endorsements mattered. The UAW was once very powerful and had great influence.
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Arrested, Admits To Soliciting Prostitutes
A joint investigation of the City of Milwaukee Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force and Sworn Law Enforcement Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s
District Attorney-Elect Xavier Solis Announces Andrew “Drew” Burgoyne as Deputy District Attorney
District Attorney-Elect Xavier Solis is proud to announce Andrew “Drew” Burgoyne as his selection for Deputy District Attorney. Burgoyne brings 16 years of experience as
Kenosha Judge Grants 16-Year-Old New Trial After Several Jurors Say They Were Bullied Into Guilty Verdicts
In a courtroom filled to capacity this morning, a Kenosha Judge vacated a guilty verdict for 16-year-old Martel D. Lee. On August 15, 2024, Lee
Double Murder, Rape Suspect In Custody – US Marshals Found Lawrence Franklin In Texas
“We are pleased to announce that Lawrence G Franklin was arrested on 11-21-24 in Plano, Texas, by the United States Marshal Service’s Joint East Texas
