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Chicago Woman Accused Of Using Fake Oxycodone Prescription Captured After Kenosha Police Drone First Responder Program Tracked Her To Hiding Spot Behind Garbage Cans

Chanell Jones, 27, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Chicago woman accused of attempting to obtain 90 oxycodone tablets using a forged prescription at a Kenosha CVS was ordered held Friday on a $1,500 cash bail after prosecutors alleged she fled through an emergency exit and was tracked by the Kenosha Police Department’s Drone First Responder program before officers found her barefoot hiding behind two garbage cans in a nearby residential yard. Chanell Jones, 27, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Library Patron, Allegedly Brandishing Knife, Hammer And Scissors At Kenosha Public Library

Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of threatening to kill another man and brandishing a knife, hammer and scissors during a disturbance at the Kenosha Public Library on Thursday, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday. Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha, is charged with two counts of disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon, one alleged as an act of domestic abuse, along with resisting an officer and obstructing an officer. Hughes was scheduled to make his initial appearance Friday afternoon before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun. Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Given No-Cash Bail After Police Accuse Him Of Reaching For Gun During Traffic Stop

Davohntae L. Lott, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A routine traffic stop could have ended very differently yesterday. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun ordered an 18-year-old Kenosha man released on a $2,500 no-cash bail Friday after prosecutors charged him with carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop in which police say he repeatedly reached toward his waistband, prompting officers to believe he was attempting to grab a firearm. Davohntae L. Lott, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Third-Offense OWI Defendant Misses Court Three Times After No-Cash Bail, Finally Ordered To Post Only $500 Cash Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — More than three years after Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment expanding the factors judges may consider when setting bail, a third-offense OWI defendant who repeatedly received no-cash bail and then failed to appear in court three times was finally ordered Friday to post only $500 cash to secure his release. Michael P. Henley, 60, of North Chicago, appeared Friday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun after being arrested on a bench warrant issued when he again failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing. Braun vacated the warrant and ordered Henley held on only a $500 cash bail despite his repeated failures to appear throughout the case. She also ordered him not to possess or consume alcohol, controlled substances without a prescription, or drug

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Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Library Patron, Allegedly Brandishing Knife, Hammer And Scissors At Kenosha Public Library

Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of threatening to kill another man and brandishing a knife, hammer and scissors during a disturbance at the Kenosha Public Library on Thursday, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday. Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha, is charged with two counts of disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon, one alleged as an act of domestic abuse, along with resisting an officer and obstructing an officer. Hughes was scheduled to make his initial appearance Friday afternoon before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun. Ladell N. Hughes, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Given No-Cash Bail After Police Accuse Him Of Reaching For Gun During Traffic Stop

Davohntae L. Lott, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A routine traffic stop could have ended very differently yesterday. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun ordered an 18-year-old Kenosha man released on a $2,500 no-cash bail Friday after prosecutors charged him with carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop in which police say he repeatedly reached toward his waistband, prompting officers to believe he was attempting to grab a firearm. Davohntae L. Lott, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation Of 360 Workers At Kenosha Amazon Warehouse

KENOSHA, Wis. — An early morning fire at Amazon’s HMW3 fulfillment center in Kenosha forced the evacuation of approximately 360 employees Friday, prompted a massive multi-agency emergency response, and temporarily left first responders scrambling to account for several workers believed to still be inside the smoke-filled warehouse, according to the Kenosha Fire Department and scanner audio reviewed by Kenosha County Eye. The fire was reported at 2:01 a.m. at the Amazon HMW3 warehouse, 10601 38th Street, after dispatchers received reports of an active fire accompanied by water-flow alarms. The first Kenosha Police Department officers on scene confirmed smoke inside the building. According to scanner audio, arriving officers immediately began interviewing Amazon employees in an effort to locate the fire before firefighters entered the massive warehouse. Employees directed officers toward what

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Former Wilmot High Student Convicted Of Three Child Pornography Felonies Following Months Of Community Outrage

Jason Kotarba In Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Former Wilmot Union High School student Jason A. Kotarba was convicted Thursday of three felony counts of possessing child pornography, resolving a criminal case that triggered months of outrage over his initial no-cash release, reported return to school and the Wilmot district’s handling of the controversy. Jason Kotarba Being Taken Into Police Custody In Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Jason Kotarba, 17, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Investigating Absentee Ballot Mix-Up; USPS, Election Officials Reviewing Incident

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Pleasant Prairie election officials are investigating an absentee ballot mailing mix-up after a village voter reported receiving the wrong ballot in the mail, prompting reviews by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the United States Postal Service. According to Village Clerk Jane C. Snell, the issue came to light on Saturday, July 18, when a Pleasant Prairie absentee voter reported receiving a City of New Berlin ballot instead of a Pleasant Prairie ballot. The voter also reported that the outer mailing envelope appeared to have been taped. The village reported the matter to the Kenosha County Clerk, the Wisconsin Elections Commission, and the United States Postal Service for investigation. The City of Muskego later notified Pleasant Prairie that one of its absentee voters had received a Pleasant

City Of Kenosha To Begin Accepting Applications For More Than $1 Million In Community Development Grants

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha will begin accepting applications next week from eligible nonprofit organizations seeking funding through its 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, with more than $1 million expected to be available for qualifying projects. According to the City of Kenosha’s Department of City Development, applications will be accepted beginning Monday, July 27. The city anticipates distributing approximately $1,010,806 through the federally funded program during the 2027 funding cycle. Grant funds will be awarded in accordance with the city’s Community Development Fund Allocation Plan, and proposed projects must align with the priorities outlined in the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. To qualify, each funded activity must meet at least one of the federal Community Development Block Grant program’s national objectives, including:   The city said funded

Country Thunder 2026 Generates 345 Calls For Service, 32 Criminal Arrests In Kenosha County

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office responded to 345 calls for service during the 2026 Country Thunder music festival, resulting in 32 criminal arrests or criminal charges and 310 county traffic and ordinance citations, according to figures released Friday. The figures provide an early snapshot of law enforcement activity during the four-day event, but they are not expected to represent the festival’s final crime totals. In previous years, many reported sexual assaults have not been disclosed until days or weeks after the festival concludes as investigations continue and victims come forward. Among the 32 criminal arrests and charges were five counts of disorderly conduct, five counts of resisting or obstructing an officer, two misdemeanor bail jumping cases, two battery cases, one domestic violence battery, one battery to a

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Woman Accused Of Using Master Key To Enter Nearly 20 Apartments While Carrying Baseball Bat; Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse Sets Just $250 Cash Bail

Breanna N. Litz, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 31-year-old Kenosha woman is accused of using a master key to unlock or attempt to unlock nearly 20 apartment doors while carrying a baseball bat before burglarizing a neighbor’s apartment, stealing cash, and vandalizing property. Despite the allegations—and despite already being on probation in another criminal case—Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse ordered Breanna N. Litz held on just $250 cash bail during her initial appearance Thursday. Breanna N. Litz, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Kenosha Men Charged With Felony Voter Fraud; Initial Court Appearances Set for September

Brian Douglas Conner Jr., 47, and Torrey A. Booker, 47, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha men have been charged with felony voter fraud after prosecutors allege they illegally voted in the November 5, 2024, General Election despite being legally prohibited from doing so because they were serving felony sentences. If convicted, each man faces up to 3 years and 6 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Torrey Booker Brian Conner Jr. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Accused Of Inflicting Serious Injuries On Woman Ahead Of Trial Faces Felony Charge; Held On $5,000 Cash Bail

Michael A. Allen, 53, of Milton(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Michael A. Allen, 53, of Milton, has been charged with felony substantial battery and misdemeanor bail jumping after prosecutors allege he severely beat a Kenosha woman, leaving her with a concussion and a head laceration requiring seven stitches, just days before she was expected to testify in an upcoming jury trial involving Allen. On Wednesday, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun ordered Allen held on $5,000 cash bail. If convicted of both charges, Allen faces a maximum sentence of 4 years and 3 months in prison and $20,000 in fines. Michael A. Allen, 53, of Milton(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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OWI 3 Driver Who Admitted “I Definitely Had Too Much To Drink To Drive,” Then Blew .229 Granted Just $250 Cash Bail

Parker Stanton, 28, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Parker Stanton, 28, of Twin Lakes, is charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated after allegedly admitting, “I definitely had too much to drink to drive,” before registering a preliminary breath-test result of .229. At his initial appearance Thursday, Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set just $250 cash bail, highlighting what critics describe as her soft-on-crime approach to repeat OWI offenders. Stanton also faces charges of operating while revoked and failing to install a court-ordered ignition interlock device. Parker Stanton, 28, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Driver Accused Of Drunken Driving After Crash With Two Children In Vehicle Given No-Cash Bail By Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse

Rene Baltazar Escalante, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man accused of driving drunk after crashing his vehicle while two young children were passengers was given a no-cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse. Rene Baltazar Escalante, 39, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Indian Trail Principal Acknowledges Some Teachers “Weaponize” Grades; Refuses To Explain What He’s Doing About It Amid Years Of Employee Misconduct

KENOSHA, Wis. — The principal of the largest high school in Kenosha County has acknowledged that he knows of teachers who use grades as “weaponry,” but has refused to explain what he meant, identify whether any teachers have been disciplined, or say whether improperly assigned grades have been corrected. Scott Kennow, principal of Indian Trail High School & Academy, made the statement during communications with Kenosha County Eye. The remark immediately raised concerns, prompting follow-up questions asking him to explain exactly what he meant by “weaponize” grades, how widespread the problem is, whether students have been harmed, and what corrective action has been taken. Kennow declined to answer. Kenosha County Eye also sought answers from Kenosha Unified School District Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss, asking whether he shared Kennow’s concerns, what oversight

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Judge Kerkman Sued in Federal Court Over Custody Proceedings, Due Process Claims, and Alleged Civil Rights Violations

Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Chad Kerkman (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Chad Kerkman is again finding himself as a defendant in a federal civil rights lawsuit, this time over allegations involving child custody proceedings, procedural due process, and alleged constitutional violations. The case was filed by Milwaukee resident Octavia Winters under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Among her principal allegations is that Kerkman transferred custody and/or placement of her minor child to the child’s father even though a child abuse restraining order had prohibited contact by the father and associated third parties. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Student Body President Brings Students and Community Together at UW–Parkside

Luke Smith believes leadership is measured not by titles, but by the opportunities created for others. As Student Body President at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Smith has made that philosophy the foundation of his administration. A Communication major and Campus Ambassador who welcomes prospective students and their families to campus, Smith is focused on building a stronger university community while creating partnerships that extend far beyond campus. “Growing up in southeastern Wisconsin and serving my campus and community have shaped my commitment to leadership, public service, and creating opportunities for others that impact our community in a positive way,” Smith said. “I am focused on bringing people together, strengthening Wisconsin’s future, and delivering meaningful results for students and communities.” Representing the entire UW–Parkside student body, Smith has centered his leadership

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Kenosha Nursing Home Following Death Of Resident Allegedly Assaulted By CNA

Dennis and Julie Newman(From Family) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The family of a 73-year-old Kenosha nursing home resident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against The Bay at Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation and its operator, Champion Care, LLC, alleging systemic failures, chronic understaffing, negligent supervision, deceptive advertising, and corporate misconduct led to the death of Dennis R. Newman following an alleged assault by a certified nursing assistant. Jahnix A. Medina, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) The 22-page lawsuit, filed July 10 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court by attorney Kevin Demet on behalf of Newman’s estate and his widow, Julie Newman, seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, wrongful death damages, attorney’s fees, and other relief. The complaint alleges Waters Edge failed to protect Newman despite warning signs throughout the day, misrepresented

Kenosha County Eye Wins Public Records Lawsuit Against DPI, Marking 24th Successful Legal Challenge To Public Records Denials; Records Reveal New Details In Christian Enwright Case

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has won a public records lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, marking editor Kevin Mathewson’s 24th successful legal challenge to public records denials, after the agency released hundreds of pages of records concerning former KTEC teacher and convicted child groomer Christian J. Enwright, 31, of Kenosha, following litigation filed by Mathewson. The records reveal, for the first time, how Wisconsin’s educator licensing agency handled the case that ultimately inspired Wisconsin’s first standalone felony child-grooming law. Mathewson filed the lawsuit after DPI failed to produce the requested records for almost six months following his Jan. 1, 2026 public records request seeking all records related to the agency’s investigation of Enwright. After the lawsuit was filed, DPI produced all of the requested records. The

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Driver Accused Of Deliberately Blocking Deputies Chasing Walmart Theft Suspects, Leading High-Speed Chase Held On $15,000 Cash Bail

Tomasz Marcel Zajac, 28, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Tomasz Marcel Zajac, 28, of Caledonia, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors allege he intentionally blocked Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were responding to an unrelated Walmart retail theft before leading law enforcement on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit through Somers and into Racine County. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey Braun set Zajac’s cash bail at $15,000 during his initial appearance Wednesday. If convicted on both counts, he faces up to 16 years in prison. Tomasz Marcel Zajac, 28, of Caledonia(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

House Passes Steil’s Congressional Stock Trading Ban With Bipartisan Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., that would ban members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks, marking one of the most significant congressional ethics reforms to clear the House in recent years. The bill, H.R. 7008, known as the Stop Insider Trading Act, passed on a bipartisan 232-198 vote and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Steil, who represents Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, said the legislation is designed to eliminate concerns that lawmakers could personally benefit from nonpublic information obtained through their official duties. “The Stop Insider Trading Act is a major step forward for ethics reform on Capitol Hill,” Steil said in a statement. “It ensures no lawmaker

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Felon Accused Of Pulling Gun During Neighborhood Parking Dispute Held On $15,000 Cash Bail

Christopher L. Pegues, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Christopher L. Pegues, 24, of Kenosha, was ordered held Wednesday on a $15,000 cash bond after being charged with multiple felonies stemming from an alleged neighborhood parking dispute that escalated into the display of a handgun and led police to recover a stolen firearm, fentanyl, and marijuana from his residence. The criminal complaint also names Charlotte V. Rollins as a co-defendant, although no criminal charges have yet been filed against her. Christopher L. Pegues, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Lifetime Registered Sex Offender Returned To Kenosha After Months As Fugitive; Held On $20,000 Cash Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — Michelle E. Bridges, 41, a lifetime registered sex offender, was returned to Kenosha County from New York on Wednesday after spending months as a fugitive and is now being held on a combined $20,000 cash bail in two felony cases. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set $10,000 cash bail in each case after Bridges was extradited on outstanding Kenosha warrants. Bridges also remains free on bond in a Fond du Lac County felony case, where an active bench warrant remains outstanding after she allegedly failed to appear in court there as well. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Judge Refuses to Issue Felony Warrant for Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Kenosha Police Officers

Shawn Michael Boone, 44, of South Milwaukee(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Judge Jason A. Rossell has refused to issue a felony arrest warrant for Shawn Michael Boone, 44, of South Milwaukee, who was charged Monday with threatening to kill multiple Kenosha police officers, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct while armed with a baseball bat. If convicted on all charges, Boone faces up to approximately seven years and three months in prison. Shawn Michael Boone, 44, of South Milwaukee(Facebook.com) Liberal Activist Judge Jason Rossell (D) – Kenosha County Circuit Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Woman Accused Of Spitting On Relative While Standing Over Deceased Family Member

Karin A. Andrews, of Sturtevant(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Sturtevant woman has been charged with disorderly conduct after prosecutors allege she screamed profanities, spit on a relative and caused a disturbance inside a Salem Lakes home while standing over a recently deceased family member. Karin A. Andrews, of Sturtevant(Facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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