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Kenosha Police Raid Home, Seize Nearly 5.3 Pounds Of Marijuana, 19 Plants And Two Shotguns: Convicted Felon Held On $25,000 Cash Bail

Timothy Robert Barden, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents of the Allendale neighborhood may have been surprised Friday when officers with the Kenosha Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Third Avenue. What began as a complaint about marijuana plants growing in a backyard turned into a major drug investigation involving nearly 5.3 pounds of marijuana, 19 marijuana plants, two shotguns, body armor and suspected psychedelic mushrooms. The homeowner, Timothy Robert Barden, 54, of Kenosha, is now facing six felony charges and one misdemeanor, carrying a combined maximum of more than 25 years in prison if convicted on all counts and sentenced consecutively. On Monday, October 12, 2026, Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Barden’s bail at $25,000

Riverport Chorus Holiday Craft Fair Coming To Wilmot November 7: More Than 50 Vendors Expected, Santa To Make Special Appearance

WILMOT, Wis. — Holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts, handmade crafts, delicious treats and a chance to visit Santa Claus will have an opportunity to enjoy all of that and more when the Riverport Chorus hosts its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Wilmot Union High School. The family-friendly event will feature more than 50 vendors, a popular bake sale, food concessions, raffles and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Admission is just $1, and parking is free. The indoor craft fair will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Wilmot Union High School, located at 11112 308th Avenue in Wilmot. Organizers say the event will bring together a wide variety of local artisans, crafters and small businesses offering handmade, home-sewn, home-baked, hand-painted and individually

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Kenosha Man Accused Of High-Speed Police Chase, Drunken Crash That Injured Passenger – $10,000 Cash Bail Set

Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Residence at 60th Avenue and 85th St in Pleasant Prairie (Photo by Incident Response) KENOSHA, Wis. – Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with two felonies and three misdemeanors stemming from two separate incidents in Pleasant Prairie. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set a $10,000 cash bail Monday afternoon in the felony case and no-cash bail in the separate misdemeanor case. Residence at 60th Avenue and 85th St in Pleasant Prairie(Photo by Incident Response) Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha County Honors Unsung Heroes Who Care For Older Adults And People With Disabilities

KENOSHA, Wis. — They are the unsung heroes of our community. They care for our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and people living with disabilities. They often work long hours, providing essential care, companionship, and comfort to some of Kenosha County’s most vulnerable residents. Recently, those caregivers were the guests of honor at a special luncheon recognizing their contributions to the community. The Kenosha Long-Term Care Workforce Alliance hosted its annual Caregiver Recognition Luncheon at Ruffolo’s Special Pizza 2, bringing together employees from nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospice organizations, and other long-term care providers. The event provided an opportunity to thank those whose work often goes unnoticed, despite the tremendous impact they have on the lives of others. Recognizing Those Who Care For OthersKenosha County Executive Samantha

Riverport Chorus Holiday Craft Fair Coming To Wilmot November 7: More Than 50 Vendors Expected, Santa To Make Special Appearance

WILMOT, Wis. — Holiday shoppers looking for unique gifts, handmade crafts, delicious treats and a chance to visit Santa Claus will have an opportunity to enjoy all of that and more when the Riverport Chorus hosts its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Wilmot Union High School. The family-friendly event will feature more than 50 vendors, a popular bake sale, food concessions, raffles and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Admission is just $1, and parking is free. The indoor craft fair will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Wilmot Union High School, located at 11112 308th Avenue in Wilmot. Organizers say the event will bring together a wide variety of local artisans, crafters and small businesses offering handmade, home-sewn, home-baked, hand-painted and individually

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Kenosha Man Accused Of High-Speed Police Chase, Drunken Crash That Injured Passenger – $10,000 Cash Bail Set

Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Residence at 60th Avenue and 85th St in Pleasant Prairie (Photo by Incident Response) KENOSHA, Wis. – Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha, was charged Monday with two felonies and three misdemeanors stemming from two separate incidents in Pleasant Prairie. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set a $10,000 cash bail Monday afternoon in the felony case and no-cash bail in the separate misdemeanor case. Residence at 60th Avenue and 85th St in Pleasant Prairie(Photo by Incident Response) Eric James Rogers, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Goodbye, Blue Postcards: Kenosha Water Utility’s New Billing System Costs Up To $45,000 More Annually As Residents Face Higher Fees And Rate Increases

KENOSHA, Wis. — For as long as most Kenosha residents can remember, there was one unmistakable sign that their water bill had arrived in the mail: a blue postcard. But over the past couple of months, those familiar postcards have disappeared, replaced by bulky envelopes containing full-page statements. The change has left some residents scratching their heads, particularly as they discover higher payment processing fees and increases in water and sewer rates. Kenosha County Eye reached out to Kenosha Water Utility General Manager Curt Czarnecki, who oversees the utility’s daily operations, to find out what prompted the changes, how much they are costing customers and who is responsible for making these decisions. While Czarnecki manages the utility’s day-to-day operations, major policy and financial decisions fall under the authority of the

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Wisconsin Veteran Charged With Six Crimes, Including Two Felonies, After Allegedly Attacking Pregnant Girlfriend — Faces More Than 10 Years Behind Bars

Zachariah B. Pynaker, 26, of Lena, Wisconsin(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Zachariah B. Pynaker, 26, of Lena, Wisconsin, faces more than 10 years behind bars after being charged Monday with six criminal offenses, including two felonies, stemming from an alleged violent attack on his girlfriend, who was approximately 38 weeks pregnant. Pynaker appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum on October 12, 2026, where Kellum set $2,500 cash bail despite the alleged victim’s request for no-cash bail. The case took an unusual turn when the alleged victim emailed the Kenosha County Eye the day before charges were filed, requesting that Pynaker’s booking photograph be removed from Facebook. Zachariah B. Pynaker, 26, of Lena, Wisconsin(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the

Juvenile Caught With Gun Inside Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm Corn Maze: K9 Tracks Down Discarded Handgun, 30-Round Magazine

KENOSHA, Wis. – A juvenile was taken into custody Friday evening after witnesses spotted him handling a handgun inside the corn maze at Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm in Kenosha County. The juvenile allegedly fled from security officers, discarded the firearm among the corn stalks, and was eventually apprehended while attempting to leave the property. Despite the discovery of a handgun, a 30-round magazine, and suspected THC, the juvenile was released to a parent with housing restrictions. According to a Monday, October 12, 2026, news release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the popular family attraction at 7150 18th St. at approximately 8:03 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Witnesses had observed the juvenile handling a handgun inside the corn maze. Concerned about the potential danger, the witnesses exited

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UW-Parkside Student Accused Of Pointing Gun At Fellow Student, Threatening His Mother And Slapping Him Released On No-Cash Bail

Mikhail Bolden, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of pointing a handgun directly at another student, making a threatening statement about the student’s mother, and later slapping him in the face was given no-cash bail Monday by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Mikhail Bolden, 19, of Kenosha, appeared in court on October 12, 2026, charged with a single misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, despite allegations involving a firearm, threats, and physical violence at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Mikhail Bolden, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Repeat Drunk Driver Accused Of Driving Drunk With Toddler In Car, Child Allegedly Unrestrained: Kenosha Court Commissioner Grants No-Cash Bail

Jenay M. Howze, 33, of North Chicago, IL(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old North Chicago, Illinois, woman accused of driving drunk for a second time, this time with a toddler allegedly riding unrestrained in her vehicle, was released on $1,000 no-cash bail Monday by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Kellum’s decision to require no money upfront, despite the defendant’s prior drunk driving conviction and allegations that she endangered a young child, underscores what critics could describe as his extraordinary tolerance for repeat drunk driving and allegations involving children placed in danger. Jenay M. Howze, 33, is charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated with a passenger under 16, a misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail. Jenay M. Howze, 33, of North Chicago,

Lithium-Ion Batteries Charging For Remote-Controlled Airplane Suspected In Twin Lakes Condo Fire: $30,000 In Damage, Home Uninhabitable

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Lithium-ion batteries charging for a remote-controlled electric airplane are suspected of causing a Sunday evening condominium fire in Twin Lakes that resulted in approximately $30,000 in damage and left the residence uninhabitable, according to Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue. Firefighters from four departments were dispatched at approximately 5:27 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, to the 500 block of Bayview Avenue after receiving reports of a fire and black smoke inside a condominium. Responding agencies included Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, the Town of Wheatland Fire Department, and the Richmond Fire Protection District from Illinois. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fire involving items on a dining room table. Crews quickly attacked the flames using fire extinguishers and brought the fire under control by approximately

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Hundreds Of Journey Church Members Push To Replace Entire Board After Controversial Decisions — Board Refuses To Allow Vote

Journey Church(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A growing rebellion inside Journey Church has escalated into an extraordinary battle for control of one of Kenosha’s prominent churches, with 162 members signing a formal demand to vote on removing all seven members of its Board of Deacons following controversial leadership decisions, the firing of longtime Executive Pastor Jon Brown and mounting concerns over church finances, transparency and accountability. The seven elected board members — Don Daniels, Bryan Drummond, Michelle Erzberger, Sly Marinca, James Mathews, Frank Porcaro and Wil Siewert — have not agreed to place the requested removal votes on the agenda for a church meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Members now say they are exercising their rights under Wisconsin law to convene their

Trump-Appointed Federal Judge Eviscerates Kenosha Convict, Sanctions Him With Ban on Future Custody-Related Lawsuits

KENOSHA, Wis. — A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump has sanctioned a 38-year-old Kenosha man for repeatedly filing frivolous lawsuits that appeared designed to harass people involved in his child custody proceedings. U.S. District Judge Brett H. Ludwig issued two scathing orders Friday, October 9, 2026, against Mathiew Rae Fox, who was convicted of disorderly conduct in August after originally facing felony stalking and other criminal charges. Ludwig prohibited Fox from filing additional custody-related lawsuits in the Eastern District of Wisconsin and warned that continued abuse of the judicial system could result in monetary sanctions. Ludwig called Fox a “vexatious pro se litigant” — a legal term describing someone who repeatedly files lawsuits without sufficient legal grounds, often to harass others or abuse the judicial process. The judge

Liberal Kenosha Judge Jason Rossell Rebuked By Conservative Appeals Court For Denying Man’s Right To Present Self-Defense, Parental Discipline Defenses

KENOSHA, Wis. — A three-judge Wisconsin Court of Appeals panel has reversed two felony child abuse convictions and ordered a new trial after determining that liberal Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason A. Rossell (D) improperly prevented a defendant from presenting two legally recognized defenses to a jury. Wednesday’s decision represents a significant rebuke of Rossell’s handling of the case, finding that he improperly weighed evidence that should have been left to jurors and denied the defendant instructions on both self-defense and reasonable parental discipline. Reginald D. Hunter, 47, of Kenosha, was convicted in August 2023 of two felony counts of intentionally causing bodily harm to a child. The same jury acquitted him of two felony strangulation charges. On October 30, 2023, Rossell sentenced Hunter to four years of initial

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Chicago Man Accused Of Stealing $30,000 During Kenosha Contractor Ruse; $5,000 Cash Bail Set

Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) EDITOR’S NOTE: Kenosha County Eye originally prepared this story on September 4, 2026, when a warrant was issued for Charlie P. White’s arrest. At the request of law enforcement, KCE withheld publication while authorities sought White. White subsequently posted $5,000 cash bail, the warrant was canceled, and he later appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court KENOSHA, Wis. — A 59-year-old Illinois man accused of participating in an elaborate contractor ruse that ended with approximately $30,000 disappearing from a Kenosha home is free on $5,000 cash bail. Charlie P. White, 59, was charged September 4 with felony burglary of a building or dwelling after prosecutors alleged he was connected to a June 2025 distraction burglary at a Kenosha home. Judge Heather

Facts, Spin And Convenient Omissions: What Liberal Activist “Reporter” Quinn Clark Got Wrong About Me And Xavier Solis

KENOSHA, Wis. — Most of you probably haven’t read Quinn Clark’s lengthy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about me and District Attorney Xavier Solis. It is an opinion piece presented as news. It builds its story around two people I have criticized who now face charges. What it fails to give readers is a complete account of the investigations, the records and the explanations I provided before publication. That makes it a hit piece. Here is my response. Clark devoted 3,440 words to me and Solis after repeatedly trying to contact me. I wasn’t flattered; I was concerned. I told her early on that I was married. In her graduation photos, she also appeared to wear LGBT-themed attire, which added to my confusion. Why was a reporter working in Milwaukee so

Threats Against Indian Trail Students Prompt Increased Police Presence At School And Tonight’s Football Game

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District warned families Friday that individuals from outside the school community have reportedly threatened to harm a specific group of Indian Trail High School and Academy students. The district said the concerns have contributed to fights within the community and prompted increased police presence at Indian Trail during the school day and at tonight’s football game against Tremper. In a notice sent through ParentSquare at 11:50 a.m. October 9, KUSD alerted the Indian Trail, Mahone and Tremper school communities to the safety concern. Mahone families were notified because of the school’s proximity to Indian Trail, while Tremper families received the warning because the football game is being played at Tremper’s Ameche Field. “We have received reports that individuals from outside our school community have

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Two Kenosha Men Accused Of Abducting Teen At Gunpoint Held On $50,000 Cash Bail Each

Amirryis K. Gaston and Vanderick K. McCondichi, both 20 and of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Vanderick K. McCondichi and Amirryis K. Gaston, both 20 and of Kenosha, were each ordered held on $50,000 cash bail Friday, October 9, after prosecutors accused them of trapping a 16-year-old boy inside a car, threatening to kill him and driving him through Kenosha at gunpoint. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun set bail during separate initial appearances and dismissed a felony child-abuse charge against McCondichi while allowing the same charge against Gaston to proceed. Amirryis K. Gaston Vanderick K. McCondichi You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Abducting 14-Year-Old Girl Twice Held On $50,000 Cash Bail

Jose R. Casas, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Judge Jodi L. Meier (D) unbelievably refused to seal the victim’s identifying information in this case, leaving the 14-year-old girl’s full name and date of birth publicly available. Jose R. Casas, 44, of Kenosha, appeared in court Friday, October 9, charged with child enticement, two counts of child abduction, contributing to the delinquency of a child and possession of THC. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun set his cash bail at $50,000. Jose R. Casas, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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$25,000 Cash Bail For Kenosha Man Accused Of Punching Pregnant Girlfriend, Threatening To Kill Her And Baby

Tremell L. Powell, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Tremell L. Powell, 21, of Kenosha, was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail Friday, October 9, by liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun after appearing on charges that he punched his seven-months-pregnant girlfriend in the stomach and face while driving recklessly with her three-year-old son in the back seat. According to the criminal complaint, Powell threatened, “I will kill you and the baby,” as he sped and swerved into oncoming traffic. Tremell L. Powell, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Liberal Judge Gives Kenosha Man 18 Months Of Work Release For Felony Fourth AND Fifth OWIs

Kyle Joseph Perroni, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kyle Joseph Perroni, 40, of Kenosha, received approximately 18 months of work release Thursday, October 8, 2026, for felony fourth- and fifth-offense OWI convictions from liberal Judge Jason A. Rossell (D). The sentences underscore Rossell’s soft-on-crime approach to repeat drunken driving: even with two felony OWI convictions and multiple additional cases, Perroni received work release on both counts. Kenosha County Eye is not aware of an OWI case in which Rossell has imposed prison or a sentence without work release. Kyle Joseph Perroni Kyle Joseph Perroni You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Bristol Man Accused Of Firing Seven Shots At Neighbor’s Classic Thunderbird Faces Misdemeanor Charge

BRISTOL, Wis. — Steven Theodore Leiting, 66, of Bristol, is charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property after allegedly firing seven rounds from a .45-caliber handgun at a neighbor’s parked 1969 Ford Thunderbird during an ongoing dispute. The criminal complaint was filed Friday, October 9, in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Leiting was issued a summons, and court records list his initial appearance for October 27 at 1 p.m. before Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Liberal Judge Gives Mount Pleasant Man 60 Days Of Work Release For Third OWI After Crashing SUV Into Kenosha Home

Ryan Michael Sielski, 47, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ryan Michael Sielski, 47, of Mount Pleasant, was sentenced Thursday, October 8, to 60 days of work release by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason A. Rossell (D) after pleading guilty to third-offense operating while intoxicated. The conviction stems from a December 2024 crash in which Sielski drove an SUV into a Kenosha home after reportedly smoking marijuana. Rossell authorized Huber privileges “for any proper purpose,” credited Sielski with one day already served and ordered him taken into custody from the courtroom. Ryan Michael Sielski, 47, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Homeless ‘Steak Guy’ Arrested For Third Time In A Week — Finally Gets Cash Bail After Two No-Cash Releases

Richard J. Vannucci, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Richard J. Vannucci, the 50-year-old homeless Kenosha man who became known as the “Steak Guy” after police said he started a fire outside the Kenosha Public Library to cook a steak, has now been arrested for the third time in about a week. After Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum released Vannucci twice on no-cash bail, Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun on Friday finally imposed a cash bail — $750 — following an incident in which police say Vannucci was found lying nearly motionless on the ground with his pants around his knees and a preliminary breath test result of .32. Richard J. Vannucci, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Kicking Squad Door Shut On Deputy’s Head Gets No-Cash Bail From Braun

Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha, was granted no-cash bail Friday, October 9, by liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun despite allegations that she kicked a squad car door shut on a sheriff’s deputy’s head, escaped her handcuffs, and continued fighting with deputies. Robinson faces misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer and disorderly conduct stemming from an early-morning disturbance at the Red Oaks Motel. Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged With Third-Offense OWI Gets No-Cash Bail From Commissioner Who Previously Released Him In Domestic Abuse Case

Zackary W. Sullivan, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Zackary W. Sullivan, 34, of Kenosha, was granted no-cash bail Friday by liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun after being charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor bail jumping. Prosecutors allege Sullivan drove 70 mph in a 45 mph zone early Friday while already free on no-cash bail Braun set in July in a pending disorderly conduct case carrying a domestic abuse designation. Zackary W. Sullivan, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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