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Sheriff Zoerner’s Entire Command Staff Backs Gonzalez as Internal Support Appears to Collapse

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — What began as an overwhelming rebuke from rank-and-file deputies now appears to have extended to the highest levels of leadership within the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Months after approximately 98–99% of voting members of the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association backed Captain Tony Gonzalez in the race for sheriff, Sheriff David Zoerner is now facing an even more striking development: personal endorsements for Gonzalez from members of what amounts to Zoerner’s entire command staff structure. Kenosha County Eye obtained a signed endorsement letter from Chief Deputy Justin Miller, Captain Bryan Easter and Captain Steve Beranis. While the endorsements were made as private citizens and explicitly state they are not official endorsements from the Sheriff’s Office itself, the significance comes from who signed the document. Command Structure

Cab Driver, KUSD Vice President Drove Accused Killer To Victim’s Home, Never Called 911 After Alleged Death Threat

KENOSHA, Wis. — Questions are mounting surrounding the actions of cab driver and Kenosha Unified School District Board Vice President Sabrina Landry after information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates she allegedly witnessed troubling behavior from Dale R. Dallia before the killing of Stephanie Birn. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, Dallia, 42, of Kenosha, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and several additional felony offenses stemming from the April 25 attack at 5711 13th Avenue that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, dead and another man seriously injured. Information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates Landry picked Dallia up while he was allegedly intoxicated and drove him to Birn’s residence that day. According to information obtained by Kenosha County Eye, after arriving at the home,

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OWI 4th Defendant Crashes Into House, Hits Multiple Vehicles Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $7,500 Cash Bail

Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of fourth-offense drunk driving allegedly crashed into a residence, struck multiple vehicles and left a trail of damage through a neighborhood Monday night before his vehicle finally came to rest in another yard. During an initial appearance Tuesday afternoon before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha, was ordered held on $7,500 cash bail after prosecutors requested that amount and the defense sought no-cash bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2 before a court commissioner. Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) You must be logged

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Kenosha Man Hit With 13 Felony Charges After International Child Exploitation Investigation, $250,000 Cash Bail Set

Rafael Gordillo-Miron, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of engaging in explicit online communications with a Canadian teenage girl and collecting sexual images and videos involving a minor was ordered held Tuesday on a $250,000 cash bond after appearing before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Prosecutors said the allegations were serious enough that the victim specifically requested a high cash bond, and the court granted the State’s full request rather than the substantially lower amount sought by the defense, which is uncommon for Braun. Rafael Gordillo-Miron, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Cab Driver, KUSD Vice President Drove Accused Killer To Victim’s Home, Never Called 911 After Alleged Death Threat

KENOSHA, Wis. — Questions are mounting surrounding the actions of cab driver and Kenosha Unified School District Board Vice President Sabrina Landry after information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates she allegedly witnessed troubling behavior from Dale R. Dallia before the killing of Stephanie Birn. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, Dallia, 42, of Kenosha, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and several additional felony offenses stemming from the April 25 attack at 5711 13th Avenue that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, dead and another man seriously injured. Information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates Landry picked Dallia up while he was allegedly intoxicated and drove him to Birn’s residence that day. According to information obtained by Kenosha County Eye, after arriving at the home,

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OWI 4th Defendant Crashes Into House, Hits Multiple Vehicles Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $7,500 Cash Bail

Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of fourth-offense drunk driving allegedly crashed into a residence, struck multiple vehicles and left a trail of damage through a neighborhood Monday night before his vehicle finally came to rest in another yard. During an initial appearance Tuesday afternoon before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha, was ordered held on $7,500 cash bail after prosecutors requested that amount and the defense sought no-cash bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2 before a court commissioner. Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) You must be logged

Federal Judge Rejects Kenosha Sheriff’s Attempt To Move ICE Lawsuit; Appeal Likely Means More Cost for Taxpayers

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County and several Wisconsin sheriffs suffered a procedural defeat in federal court after a federal judge ruled they waited too long to move the high-profile ICE detainer lawsuit out of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, sending the case back to the state’s highest court. The ruling represents an early loss for the sheriffs, including Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner, and may now lead to a potentially expensive appeal process funded by taxpayers. The lawsuit, brought by Voces de la Frontera, challenges whether Wisconsin sheriffs can lawfully hold inmates under federal immigration detainers. The respondents include Sheriff David Zoerner and several other sheriffs around Wisconsin. The federal judge did not decide the merits of the immigration issue itself, but instead ruled that the sheriffs missed the legal deadline

Countywide Hazardous Waste Collection Set for Saturday; Residents Get One Chance This Year to Dispose of Materials Free

BRISTOL, Wis. — Kenosha County residents will have one countywide opportunity this year to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, electronic waste and refrigerant-containing appliances during the county’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled for Saturday, May 30. County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that the free collection event will run from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. in Bristol. The program is available to residents throughout Kenosha County, including those living in the city, towns and villages. County officials said it is the only countywide hazardous waste collection date scheduled this year. “We’re pleased to offer this no-cost, convenient opportunity for Kenosha County residents to dispose of various household waste items in an environmentally responsible way,” Kerkman said. Officials said residents can

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Fourth-Offense OWI Defendant Gets $5,000 Cash Bail From Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun After Allegedly Crashing Into Parked Car

Allen Dale Johnston, 68, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of felony fourth-offense drunk driving was given a $5,000 cash bail Tuesday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun after prosecutors sought twice that amount during his initial appearance, according to court records. Prosecutors asked for $10,000 cash bail, but the court imposed a lower amount despite allegations that Allen Dale Johnston had multiple prior impaired-driving convictions and was facing another felony OWI charge. Allen Dale Johnston, 68, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $5K Cash Bail for Kenosha Woman Accused of Trying to Stab Ex-Boyfriend With Kitchen Knife

Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $5,000 cash bail Tuesday for 20-year-old Kenosha woman Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson after prosecutors requested $75,000 cash bail in a felony domestic violence case in which authorities allege she attempted to stab her ex-boyfriend with a kitchen knife during a violent early-morning confrontation. Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Frequent Defendant Accused of $14K Rampage at Kenosha Business, Allegedly Saying She’d “Go to Jail Naked”

Paulina M. Kurowski, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman who has had repeated contacts with the criminal justice system found herself back before the court system this week after prosecutors accused her of causing thousands of dollars in damage at a local business during an incident that ended with police alleging she fought officers and declared she was “going to jail naked.” Paulina M. Kurowski, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Felony Charge Filed After Kenosha Pizza Hut Disturbance; Man Accused of Kicking Officer Held on $5,000 Cash Bail

Gerardo Garcia-Campos, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man facing a felony charge of battery to a public officer after a disturbance at a Pizza Hut made his initial appearance Tuesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, who set a $5,000 cash bond after prosecutors sought twice that amount. Gerardo Garcia-Campos, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Judge Gives Salem Man Two Years in Prison in Dustin Hogan Case After Murder Charge Collapses; Solis Secures Tougher Outcome Than Former Prosecutor Sought

KENOSHA, Wis. — A criminal case that once accused a Salem man of causing the death of 23-year-old Dustin Hogan ended Tuesday with Anthony M. Kanabay receiving what amounts to a far lighter punishment than many expected after Judge Jodi L. Meier imposed a sentence that included just two years of prison and eligibility for programs that could further reduce the amount of time he actually serves. The outcome also represented a tougher result than one previously sought by former Deputy District Attorney Andrew Burgoyne. District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared in court last month and resolved the case by securing guilty pleas to two felony bail-jumping counts and one battery charge after felony murder and one felony bail-jumping charge were dismissed. Earlier in the case, Burgoyne had concluded he intended

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Deceased Inmate Identified as Charles J. Lewis; Questions Raised About Timeline Inside Kenosha County Jail

Charles J. Lewis, 49, of South Milwaukee(Racine County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has learned that the inmate found dead Sunday morning inside the Kenosha County Jail was Charles J. Lewis, 49, of South Milwaukee. KCE confirmed with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office that Lewis’ next of kin has been notified. KCE also received information from a law-enforcement source indicating Lewis may have died at approximately 3 a.m. — roughly five hours before he was found unresponsive. That information has not been independently confirmed by KCE, but if accurate, it could raise questions about whether required inmate welfare checks and monitoring procedures were properly followed inside the jail. The circumstances surrounding the timeline are among the matters now expected to be examined as part of the

Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Salem Lakes Park

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents looking for free summer entertainment will once again have a chance to enjoy live music outdoors as the Village of Salem Lakes kicks off its annual “Concerts in the Park” series beginning in early June. The concerts are scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake and are open to the public at no cost. Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the family-friendly events. The lineup features a variety of musical styles and performers spread across the summer months: • June 4 – Mangeen• June 18 – Midnight Rider Band• July 2 – Logan Ramey’s Tribute to Elvis• July 26 – Double Bourbon Quick• Aug. 6 – Monkey’s Uncle• Aug. 20 –

49-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead Inside Kenosha County Jail; Outside Agency Investigating

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after a 49-year-old inmate was found unresponsive Sunday morning inside the downtown Kenosha County Jail, prompting emergency medical efforts and an independent investigation by an outside law enforcement agency. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the inmate was discovered at approximately 8:12 a.m. inside the jail’s medical ward dorm. Jail personnel said medical staff and correctional staff immediately responded and began life-saving measures in an effort to save the man’s life. The Kenosha Fire Department and sworn law enforcement personnel were also called to assist with the emergency response inside the facility. Despite those efforts, authorities said the inmate was pronounced dead inside the jail. The circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death have not yet been disclosed publicly, and authorities have

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Head-On Crash In Pleasant Prairie Sends Children To Milwaukee Hospital; Helicopters Requested

Pleasant Prairie Police Officer Blocking Traffic(Photo by Leo) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A major emergency response unfolded late Sunday morning into the early afternoon after a head-on crash involving multiple people, including young children, shut down part of a Pleasant Prairie roadway and prompted a large police, fire, and medical response. https://youtube.com/shorts/OengcKqlEF8?si=IubaqDUZmOeXiwmY Video By JJ You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Judge Iverson Sentences ‘Laffy Taffy’ Killer to Life Plus Seven Years With No Chance of Parole

Treshawn L. Tooks, 24, of Kenosha in Court(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — The same pink Laffy Taffy wrappers investigators said helped lead police to Treshawn L. Tooks ultimately followed him all the way to sentencing Friday, where Judge Heather Iverson sentenced the 24-year-old Kenosha man to life in prison plus seven additional years with no eligibility for parole in a homicide case prosecutors argued was solved through surveillance footage, receipts and candy wrappers left behind. Treshawn L. Tooks, 24, of Kenosha in Court(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Offic) The Late Julian B. Flores, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Incest, Repeated Child Sex Assault Allegations; Court Sets $100,000 Cash Bail

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie man accused of prolonged sexual abuse involving minors appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun this week, where prosecutors sought a $250,000 cash bond before the court ultimately ordered a $100,000 cash bond and strict conditions, including no contact with multiple individuals and no contact with anyone under age 18.

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Kenosha Realtor Accused of Fraud, Theft in Lawsuit; Earnest Money Case Ends Before Trial After Parties Agree to Dismissal

Nina Ferraro – Realtor, Welcom Home Real Estate Group KENOSHA, Wis. — A lawsuit that accused Nina Ferraro, of Welcome Home Real Estate Group, of fraud and theft in connection with a disputed $4,000 earnest money payment involving out-of-state senior citizens has come to an end before trial after court records show the parties agreed to dismiss the case. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Man Accused of Attempted Kidnapping at Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen Gets $50,000 Cash Bail

Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of attempting to force his ex-girlfriend into a vehicle outside a Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen appeared in court Friday, where Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors argued for an even higher amount. District Attorney Xavier Solis’ office requested $75,000 cash bail, while the defense asked for a lower amount. Burnett remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28. Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Four Officially Charged in Trevor Drug House Investigation; Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Hands Down Widely Different Cash Bails

Tammy Faye Wilton, 54, and Thomas Donald Wilton Jr., 50, Both of TrevorAlicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42 and Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, Both of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TREVOR, Wis. — All four people arrested in the Trevor investigation that brought a major Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office and K-DOG response have now been officially charged, and the bond decisions handed down by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun varied sharply throughout the case. Braun reduced several of those requests while granting another in full, creating a wide range of bond outcomes among defendants accused in the same investigation. Tammy Faye Wilton Donald Wilton Jr. Alicia Renee Wojtowicz Frank W. McClaughry Jr. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Woman Accused of Choking Son, Striking Child Receives $500 Cash Bail in Kenosha Felony Case

Maryjane V. James, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha woman accused of choking one child and physically assaulting another was ordered held Friday on a $500 cash bond after prosecutors filed multiple charges, including felony strangulation and felony child abuse. Court records show District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared for the State and requested a cash bond, while the defense sought a $100 cash bond before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun set bond at $500 with conditions. Maryjane V. James, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Milwaukee Man Accused of Choking Woman, Pointing Gun at Her Has $7,500 Cash Bail Set

D’Sean A. Williams, 21, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of choking a woman and pointing a handgun at her head during a domestic violence incident was ordered held on a $7,500 cash bail Friday after prosecutors requested the same amount during his initial appearance before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Prosecutors alleged the defendant strangled the woman, threatened to kill her, and later returned to her apartment after police had already responded. D’Sean A. Williams, 21, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Repeat Drug Offender Accused of Selling Crack Near School and Park Gets $25,000 Cash Bail

Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha appeared Friday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun and was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bond after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly sold crack cocaine during a Kenosha Police Department narcotics investigation. The State, represented by District Attorney Xavier Solis, sought a $50,000 cash bond, while defense attorneys requested $2,500 cash. Braun ultimately split the difference and set bond at $25,000 cash with conditions prohibiting alcohol, controlled substances without a prescription, and drug paraphernalia possession. Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Co-Defendants in Same Trevor Mail Theft Case Receive Starkly Different Cash Bails From Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

Alicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TREVOR, Wis. — Two co-defendants accused in the same Trevor mail theft and identity fraud investigation walked into court on nearly identical allegations this week but walked out with dramatically different bail outcomes after appearing before Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was given a $5,000 cash bond after prosecutors sought $75,000 cash bail, while Alicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42, of Trevor, was ordered to post a $50,000 cash bond — the exact amount requested by prosecutors. Alicia Renee Wojtowicz Frank W. McClaughry Jr You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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