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Man Accused of Looting During Kenosha Riots Arrested Three Years After Skipping Court
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A man charged with looting a Kenosha liquor store

Trudell Sues Kenosha County Over Arrest at Board Meeting, Alleges Free Speech Retaliation
Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha Resisting Arrest on June 21, 2022(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist and failed

Man Accused of Looting During Kenosha Riots Arrested Three Years After Skipping Court
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A man charged with looting a Kenosha liquor store during the 2020 riots was arrested early Tuesday morning—more than three years after failing to appear in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Teen Charged With Felony After Fleeing Police on ATV Through Busy Shopping Center
Waylon M. Ware, 17, of Pleasant Prairie in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident is facing two felony charges after allegedly fleeing police on an ATV through a crowded shopping center parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha Woman Accused of Nearly Hitting Girl with SUV, Then Beating Another Child in Front of Witnesses: Video
Simone R. Turner, 36, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly driving her SUV toward a group of children, nearly hitting one, and then exiting the vehicle to physically attack another girl during a chaotic altercation on the city’s north side. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Trudell Sues Kenosha County Over Arrest at Board Meeting, Alleges Free Speech Retaliation
Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha Resisting Arrest on June 21, 2022(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist and failed Kenosha Aldermanic candidate Joel Trudell has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha County Board Supervisor Gabe Nudo, claiming his 2022 arrest at a County Board meeting was an act of political retaliation that violated his First Amendment rights. Mugshot of Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Teen Charged With Felony After Fleeing Police on ATV Through Busy Shopping Center
Waylon M. Ware, 17, of Pleasant Prairie in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident is facing two felony charges after allegedly fleeing police on an ATV through a crowded shopping center parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha Woman Accused of Nearly Hitting Girl with SUV, Then Beating Another Child in Front of Witnesses: Video
Simone R. Turner, 36, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly driving her SUV toward a group of children, nearly hitting one, and then exiting the vehicle to physically attack another girl during a chaotic altercation on the city’s north side. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Contractor Charged in $63K Theft From Servpro, Ordered to Post $5,000 Bail
Rafael Mercado, 54, of Milwaukee in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Milwaukee contractor was taken into custody Monday after a warrant was issued last month in connection with an alleged $63,000 theft from a Kenosha-based restoration company. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Driver Allegedly Intoxicated With Two Young Children in Car, Open Beer Can at His Side
Jorge Micheal Rodriguez, 35, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 35-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say he was caught driving drunk with two small children in the back seat and an open can of Modelo beer beside him. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Gurnee Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Kenosha Overdose Case
Terrell I. Christor, 36, of Gurnee(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly a year after a Kenosha father was found dead from a drug overdose, the man accused of delivering the fatal dose has pleaded guilty in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Drunken Crash Seriously Injures Woman and Two Children; Kenosha Man Held on $25,000 Bail
Juan R. Reyes Moreno, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after allegedly plowing through a stop sign while intoxicated Saturday night, severely injuring a woman and two children. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Trevor, Thanks to Grassroots Effort Led by EMT
TREVOR, Wis. – In a heartfelt ceremony Monday afternoon, community members, officials, and first responders gathered outside the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue station to celebrate the installation and blessing of Wisconsin’s fifth Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents in crisis to safely surrender a newborn. The box, located at 11252 254th Ct., is now fully operational, giving families in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois a life-saving alternative in their most desperate moments. It joins more than 340 similar installations across the country. But behind this milestone wasn’t just policy or money — it was people. And none more so than Salem Lakes Firefighter and EMT Kenzie Gaede. “Kenzie’s been instrumental in making this happen,” said Fire Chief Al Carr during his opening remarks. “She

Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop
Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him with a loaded handgun, a switchblade knife, and suspected narcotics during a traffic stop Saturday evening in Salem Lakes. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Milwaukee Man Charged in Hawthorne Hollow Donation Box Theft — Second Confirmed Suspect Identified
Brian Keith Ohlrogge, 54, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff) SOMERS, Wis. — A second man has now been identified and charged in connection with a series of thefts from donation boxes at Hawthorne Hollow, a popular nature sanctuary in the Village of Somers. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run
Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was taken into custody Friday and brought before a court official Monday afternoon to face charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct, and bail jumping. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case
Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty to mistreating one of her dogs, a case that prompted disturbing findings by police and humane officers earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Drug-Using Therapist Spirals Out of Control, Crashes SUV in Drunken Wreck
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha licensed therapist and former foster parent with a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts, and criminal behavior was arrested late Friday night after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing her SUV while under the influence. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was behind the wheel of a green 2019 Ford Expedition at around 10:02 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when she allegedly blew through a stop sign at the intersection of 30th Avenue and 89th Street and caused a violent two-car crash. Airbags deployed and at least one vehicle was totaled. A woman claiming to be involved in the crash later posted on social media that Niccolai attempted to flee the scene before police arrived. Niccolai took to social media this morning while drinking and vaping in

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine
RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on Racine’s north side. Police were called to the 800 block of St. Patrick Street at approximately 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 11, for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located two males—ages 52 and 21—both suffering from gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Life-saving measures were immediately attempted, and both victims were transported to a local hospital. The older of the two men succumbed to his injuries, while the younger remains under medical care. Their identities have not yet been publicly released. According to Racine police, the shooting was the result of a burglary that escalated into violence. Investigators have interviewed the suspected shooter, but no

Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History
KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the Ceremonial Courtroom—is undergoing a meticulous historic restoration, revealing architectural gems hidden from public view for more than half a century. Once adorned with an inlaid glass skylight and intricate ornamental plasterwork, the room was largely concealed in the 1960s when a drop ceiling was added to accommodate central air conditioning. That ceiling—along with decades of neglect—is being removed, exposing a long-forgotten frieze encircling the room bearing the words of Abraham Lincoln: “Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well-wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to violate in the least particular, the laws of the country; and never to

DA Solis Charges Former Racine Cop in $16,000+ Embezzlement Scheme
Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts following an investigation into allegations that he defrauded the Racine Unified School District of more than $16,000 while assigned as a school resource officer. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Paddock Lake Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography, Held on $100K Bail
Nathan Bernard Fox, 21, of Paddock Lake in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 21-year-old Paddock Lake man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he uploaded and stored disturbing images and videos of child sexual abuse—including both real and animated depictions—on his devices and social media accounts. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Man Accused of Firing Gun at Kenosha Party, Faces Drug-Dealing Charges After Search Warrant
Michael B. Beals Jr., 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a gun during a large party and was later found with packaged cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and bullets in his home. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Ajay Pierangeli Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two years after a drunk driving crash killed two college students and shattered two families, Ajay Gregory Pierangeli was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the deaths of Dylan Zamora and Jenna Barrette. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Anthony Milisauskas handed down the sentence in a packed courtroom, ordering 15 years of initial confinement for each victim—Zamora and Barrette—to be served consecutively, followed by 30 years of extended supervision, 15 years per count. Pierangeli, 22, pleaded guilty earlier this year to two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Two additional charges related to injuries suffered by other passengers were dismissed but read in for sentencing. The courtroom was filled with friends and family members, many of whom wept as Dylan’s grandfather and

Big Beautiful Building Opens at Kenosha County Fairgrounds With Packed Fish Fry, Bags Tournament
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the first official event inside the Kenosha County Fairgrounds’ newest attraction — a massive, permanent structure affectionately being called the “Big Beautiful Building.” The building — which will serve as a multi-use hub for the fair and year-round events — is finally complete after a long planning process, construction push, and some political friction earlier this year. Fair Board Member Chris Klemko, who oversaw the construction, and Fair Director Jenny Hesse, welcomed guests as they enjoyed a perch fish fry, cold drinks, and a bags tournament beneath the bright LED lights and towering steel ceiling. “This has been a phenomenal addition,” said Hesse. “The vibes in here — it has totally changed everything by

Enwright to Challenge Jail Sentence, Files Notice of Postconviction Relief
Christian James Enwright, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) Kenosha, Wis. — Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 15 months in jail for grooming a middle school student, former Kenosha teacher Christian J. Enwright has formally initiated a legal challenge to the punishment. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Misdemeanor For Sexually Assaulting Young Woman
Jay P. Sokolovsky, 51, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 51-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman has been released from jail after posting the statutory $550 cash bail the same day he was arrested. Pleasant Priaire Police referred the case to the Kenosha DA’s Office as a fourth degree sexual assault. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Salem Lakes Administrator Pushes Massive Borrowing Plan, Faces Backlash From Public and Two Trustees
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Facing mounting public distrust and growing budget pressures, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller (D) on Tuesday night unveiled a long-term capital improvement plan that would rely on borrowing—potentially millions of dollars—requiring residents to foot the bill for years to come through increased property taxes. At a budget workshop, Hiller and consultant Todd Taves from Ehlers Finance pitched the 30-year plan as a necessary evolution in infrastructure and fiscal planning. But only Trustees Billy Barhyte (I) and Pete Poli (R) questioned the price tag or tax implications. Board President Rita Bucur (D) and Trustees Bill Hopkins (D), Angela Brooks (D), and Ron Gandt (D) appeared poised to back the initiative without much scrutiny. Trustee Dennis Faber (D) asked questions but didn’t signal his support one way or the

Guilty on All Counts: Jury Convicts Myron Bowie of Attempted Murder for Setting Mother of His Children on Fire
Myron Faith Bowie, 38, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – On the third and final day of Myron Faith Bowie’s jury trial, a Kenosha County jury returned guilty verdicts on all seven counts, convicting him of trying to burn the mother of his children alive while their four kids slept nearby. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Contractor Charged in $63K Theft From Servpro, Ordered to Post $5,000 Bail
Rafael Mercado, 54, of Milwaukee in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Milwaukee contractor was taken into custody Monday

Driver Allegedly Intoxicated With Two Young Children in Car, Open Beer Can at His Side
Jorge Micheal Rodriguez, 35, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 35-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police

Gurnee Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Kenosha Overdose Case
Terrell I. Christor, 36, of Gurnee(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly a year after a Kenosha father was found dead from a drug overdose,

Drunken Crash Seriously Injures Woman and Two Children; Kenosha Man Held on $25,000 Bail
Juan R. Reyes Moreno, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after allegedly

Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Trevor, Thanks to Grassroots Effort Led by EMT
TREVOR, Wis. – In a heartfelt ceremony Monday afternoon, community members, officials, and first responders gathered outside the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue station to

Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop
Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new

Milwaukee Man Charged in Hawthorne Hollow Donation Box Theft — Second Confirmed Suspect Identified
Brian Keith Ohlrogge, 54, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff) SOMERS, Wis. — A second man has now been identified and charged in connection with a series

Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run
Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was

Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case
Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a

Drug-Using Therapist Spirals Out of Control, Crashes SUV in Drunken Wreck
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha licensed therapist and former foster parent with a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts, and criminal behavior was arrested late

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine
RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on

Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History
KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the

DA Solis Charges Former Racine Cop in $16,000+ Embezzlement Scheme
Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts

Paddock Lake Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography, Held on $100K Bail
Nathan Bernard Fox, 21, of Paddock Lake in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 21-year-old Paddock Lake man

Man Accused of Firing Gun at Kenosha Party, Faces Drug-Dealing Charges After Search Warrant
Michael B. Beals Jr., 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing multiple

Ajay Pierangeli Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two years after a drunk driving crash killed two college students and shattered two families, Ajay Gregory Pierangeli was sentenced Thursday

Big Beautiful Building Opens at Kenosha County Fairgrounds With Packed Fish Fry, Bags Tournament
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the first official event inside the Kenosha County Fairgrounds’

Enwright to Challenge Jail Sentence, Files Notice of Postconviction Relief
Christian James Enwright, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) Kenosha, Wis. — Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 15 months in jail for grooming

Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Misdemeanor For Sexually Assaulting Young Woman
Jay P. Sokolovsky, 51, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 51-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old

Salem Lakes Administrator Pushes Massive Borrowing Plan, Faces Backlash From Public and Two Trustees
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Facing mounting public distrust and growing budget pressures, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller (D) on Tuesday night unveiled a long-term capital improvement

Guilty on All Counts: Jury Convicts Myron Bowie of Attempted Murder for Setting Mother of His Children on Fire
Myron Faith Bowie, 38, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – On the third and final day

Accused Prostitute Charged with Escape and Injuring Officer While Out on Bond in Two Felony Cases
Kiana N. Hamilton, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman described by police as an accused prostitute is facing six new

Sir Robert E. Ibsen Honored as Hometown Hero for Second Quarter
KENOSHA, Wis. – The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission has named Sir Robert E. Ibsen as the 2025 Hometown Hero for the second quarter. He was

Both Defendants Now Free on Bail in Cold Case Vanderzee Murder
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — More than 20 years after the execution-style killing of David Vanderzee, the two people accused of orchestrating his murder are now