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OWI-3 Suspect Accused Of Crashing At More Than Twice Legal Limit, Lying To Deputies — Kellum Gives No-Cash Bail, Orders $850 Refunded

Alexandria R. Czarnecki, 27, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — For those wondering how newly appointed Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum will treat criminal defendants, his handling of an alleged third-time drunk driver is perhaps the clearest indication yet that Kellum will be a liberal activist, soft-on-crime court commissioner. The position is one of the most consequential in the Kenosha County Circuit Court system: Kellum is among the first judicial officials to see criminal defendants after charges are filed and makes critical initial decisions about bail and conditions of release. On Wednesday, Kellum gave 27-year-old Alexandria R. Czarnecki, of Racine, no-cash bail on an OWI-3 case — and went a step further by removing the cash requirement that had already been imposed, resulting in the $850 cash bail

Kenosha Police Release Identity Of Man Killed In Suspected High-Speed, Drug-Impaired Driving Crash

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police have released the identity of the 67-year-old man killed Monday in a violent crash that prosecutors allege was caused by a 21-year-old Bristol woman driving too fast and under the influence of marijuana. The victim was identified as David A. Aiken, 67. Kenosha Police provided Aiken’s name Wednesday in response to a records request from Kenosha County Eye. Kenosha Police Lt. Adam Jurgens assured Kenosha County Eye that next-of-kin notification had been made. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol, is charged with second-degree reckless homicide, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and knowingly operating without a valid license causing death. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Benante’s cash bail at $200,000 Tuesday. The charges stem from the Aug. 10 crash on 52nd

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Kenosha Man Held On Only $5,000 Bail After Allegedly Stabbing Knife Next To Man’s Head, Threatening Him With Weapons — Faces More Than 11 Years In Prison

Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 44-year-old Kenosha man is being held on only $5,000 cash bail after police say he violently plunged a five-inch folding knife into a door frame immediately next to a man’s head and later sent him a threatening photograph showing what appeared to be a firearm alongside a large kitchen knife. Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha, faces more than 11 years in prison if convicted of second-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon and two counts of disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Hahn’s $5,000 cash bail Wednesday afternoon. Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to

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Only One Name Will Appear On November Ballot For Kenosha County Sheriff After Gary Roberts Fails Twice To Qualify

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County voters will see only one name printed on the ballot for sheriff this November after Gary Roberts failed twice in his efforts to qualify — first as an independent candidate and then as a Democratic write-in candidate. Roberts, the City of Kenosha’s Director of Inspections and a former police officer, initially sought to run for sheriff as an independent. To secure a place on the November ballot through that route, Roberts needed to submit 500 valid nomination signatures. He failed to gather enough signatures to qualify. After failing to make the ballot as an independent, Roberts changed course and sought the Democratic nomination for sheriff as a registered write-in candidate in Tuesday’s partisan primary. That effort also came up short. The official Kenosha County registered

Kenosha Police Release Identity Of Man Killed In Suspected High-Speed, Drug-Impaired Driving Crash

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police have released the identity of the 67-year-old man killed Monday in a violent crash that prosecutors allege was caused by a 21-year-old Bristol woman driving too fast and under the influence of marijuana. The victim was identified as David A. Aiken, 67. Kenosha Police provided Aiken’s name Wednesday in response to a records request from Kenosha County Eye. Kenosha Police Lt. Adam Jurgens assured Kenosha County Eye that next-of-kin notification had been made. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol, is charged with second-degree reckless homicide, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and knowingly operating without a valid license causing death. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Benante’s cash bail at $200,000 Tuesday. The charges stem from the Aug. 10 crash on 52nd

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Kenosha Man Held On Only $5,000 Bail After Allegedly Stabbing Knife Next To Man’s Head, Threatening Him With Weapons — Faces More Than 11 Years In Prison

Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 44-year-old Kenosha man is being held on only $5,000 cash bail after police say he violently plunged a five-inch folding knife into a door frame immediately next to a man’s head and later sent him a threatening photograph showing what appeared to be a firearm alongside a large kitchen knife. Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha, faces more than 11 years in prison if convicted of second-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon and two counts of disorderly conduct with use of a dangerous weapon. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Hahn’s $5,000 cash bail Wednesday afternoon. Matthew M. Hahn, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to

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Repeat Felon Accused Of Stealing Jeep, Fleeing Kenosha Police At 60 MPH Before Crashing; $25,000 Cash Bail Set

Sirjordan G. Cosby, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man with a serious felony record is being held on $25,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he stole a Jeep, led Kenosha Police on a dangerous high-speed chase through residential streets, crashed and overturned the vehicle, and then fled on foot before being tracked to a garage by a police K9. Sirjordan G. Cosby, 35, of Kenosha, appeared Wednesday before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum, who set the $25,000 cash bail and ordered Cosby to have no contact with the owner of the stolen Jeep. Cosby is charged with six offenses, all carrying repeater enhancements. Sirjordan G. Cosby, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest

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Man Accused In 2018 Kenosha Armed Robbery Spree Returns To Court More Than Six Years After Warrant Issued; $10,000 Cash Bail Set

KENOSHA, Wis. — Deshawn L. Boyd, 31, returned to a Kenosha County courtroom Wednesday after a bench warrant that had remained outstanding since September 2020 was executed. Boyd faces 12 felony counts stemming from an alleged 2018 armed robbery spree in Kenosha. His alleged co-defendant, Dion X. Buckley, 34, was charged alongside Boyd in the original criminal complaint. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Boyd’s cash bail at $10,000 Wednesday. Deshawn L. Boyd Dion X. Buckley You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Kicking Cop In Face At Hospital After .35 BAC Reading; $2,500 Cash Bail Set

Frank G. Farella III, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony after police say an extraordinarily high level of intoxication culminated with him urinating on a hospital floor and kicking a Kenosha police officer in the face. Frank G. Farella III was charged Wednesday with felony battery to a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set Farella’s cash bail at $2,500 Wednesday afternoon. Frank G. Farella III, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Salem Lakes Man Charged With Felony Stalking After Woman Says He Followed Her, Harassed Her For Months

Douglas M. Imburgia, 37, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Trevor man accused of repeatedly following and harassing the mother of his child was charged Wednesday with felony stalking and domestic-abuse disorderly conduct after the woman told investigators his behavior had escalated to the point that she feared he could seriously hurt or kill her. Douglas M. Imburgia, 37, of Trevor, faces up to 3½ years in prison and a $10,000 fine on the felony stalking charge. Douglas M. Imburgia, 37, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Zoerner Wins Closely Watched Sheriff’s Primary With Less Than 50% Of Vote

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner won a closely watched three-way Republican primary Tuesday night, defeating Captains Tony Gonzalez and James Beller and securing the Republican nomination for another term as sheriff. Zoerner won the race fair and square, receiving more votes than either of his challengers. But the results came with an interesting distinction: the incumbent sheriff failed to capture a majority of the Republican vote. Zoerner received 7,045 votes, or 49.77%, according to unofficial election results. Gonzalez finished second with 4,409 votes, or 31.15%, while Beller received 2,692 votes, or 19.02%. Eight write-in votes accounted for the remainder. Combined, Gonzalez and Beller received 7,101 votes — 56 more than Zoerner. In other words, slightly more than half of the Republican voters who cast a ballot in

Steil Campaign Blasts ‘Radical Activist’ Mitchell Berman After Democrat Primary Victory

KENOSHA, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s campaign wasted little time going on the offensive Tuesday night after Mitchell Berman won the Democrat primary in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a November showdown with the Republican incumbent. Berman, a registered nurse and political newcomer, prevailed in the Democrat primary Tuesday. He will now face Steil, who has represented the southeastern Wisconsin district since 2019. The Associated Press called the primary for Berman at 9:02 p.m. Tuesday. “Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District primary election results make clear that radical activists have taken control of the Wisconsin Democrat Party,” a Steil campaign spokesman said. “While Berman spends his time focused on policies that drive up costs for working families and suing local school boards, Congressman Steil remains focused on the issues that

New Prosecutor Falls To 0-2 In Jury Trials After Kenosha Man Acquitted Of Felony Battery

Kenosha County Eye previously reported on the initial allegations and charging in this case, which ultimately resulted in a full acquittal. As a reminder, Kenosha County Eye does not have the time or resources to independently monitor the final disposition of every criminal case we report on. However, KCE will always update a case when someone who was charged contacts us and brings the disposition to our attention. KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury acquitted Raymond J. Reitnauer of felony substantial battery last week, rejecting a prosecution that began with allegations of a brutal beating but unraveled as the complaining witness gave widely differing accounts and significant credibility issues emerged at trial. The verdict was also another courtroom victory for defense attorney Michael Cicchini, a long-time Kenosha criminal defense attorney.

Kenosha Woman Acquitted of Felony Child Abuse After Nearly 2½-Year Case; Questions Raised Over Decision to Take Case to Trial

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury acquitted Kiana D. Booker, 33, of Kenosha, of felony child abuse last month, ending a prosecution that began in February 2024 and lasted nearly two and a half years. The case also marked what multiple sources told Kenosha County Eye was Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar’s first jury trial. The jury found Booker not guilty on July 21, and a judgment of acquittal was entered the following day. Booker had been charged with intentionally causing bodily harm to a child, a Class H felony carrying a maximum possible penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The criminal complaint accused Booker of repeatedly striking her daughter with a belt after an argument over the girl wearing mascara and lying about it.

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“I Truly Murdered That Man”: Bristol Woman Charged With Homicide After Allegedly Driving High, Causing Fatal Kenosha Crash

Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Bristol woman accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash while under the influence of marijuana allegedly told police, “I truly murdered that man,” shortly after the collision, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Facing 7 Years, 9 Months Behind Bars After Allegedly Choking Caregiver Gets No-Cash Bail

Rolexsea N. Curtis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of knocking her live-in caregiver to the floor, punching him in the chest and choking him until he had difficulty breathing was released Tuesday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Rolexsea N. Curtis faces a felony and three misdemeanors carrying a combined maximum exposure of 7 years and 9 months behind bars. Rolexsea N. Curtis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Facing Felony After Allegedly Pummeling Woman In Face, Ripping Out Hair And Taking Phone To Stop 911 Call

Angelena Marie Savaglio, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing a felony after police say she attacked another woman outside a Kenosha home, repeatedly punched her in the face, pulled out a large amount of her hair and took away her phone when she tried to call 911. Angelena Marie Savaglio, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two Racine Men Facing Felony Drug Charges After Somers Traffic Stop; One Was Already On Cash Bail In Three Felony Cases

Hubert Henry Johnson, 55, and Michael Jermaine Simpson, 53, Both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Two Racine men are facing felony drug charges after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone pills and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Somers Friday night. One of the men was already out on cash bail in three separate felony cases when he was arrested. Hubert Henry Johnson Jermaine Simpson You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Concealing Drug Pipe In Her Vagina After Probation Hold

Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Kenosha woman with a lengthy criminal history is facing a new criminal charge after authorities say a body scanner at the Kenosha County Jail revealed she had concealed a glass drug pipe and silicone container in her vagina. Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Sandy Wiedmeyer Is the Conservative Choice for the 11th Senate District: Opinion

Republican voters in Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District have three names on the ballot Tuesday. In reality, however, this race has long been viewed as a contest between two candidates: Sandy Wiedmeyer and former State Rep. Ellen Schutt. While Nick Polce has sought office multiple times, he has not built the organization or campaign necessary to be widely viewed as a serious contender in this race. For conservatives, the choice is clear: Sandy Wiedmeyer. This race represents more than a choice between two Republicans. It is a choice between the grassroots and the political establishment. Ellen Schutt’s path to politics is the traditional one. She studied political science at UW-Madison, worked as a legislative staffer, and then won election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Politics has been her profession. Wiedmeyer’s path

Burglars Steal More Than $200,000 in Merchandise From Twin Lakes Collectibles Store; Police Seek Public’s Help

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A bold overnight burglary at a popular Twin Lakes collectibles store resulted in more than $200,000 worth of merchandise being stolen early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department as detectives search for those responsible. According to a media release issued Monday, officers were dispatched to Goldenrod City Collectibles, 120 S. Lake Ave., at approximately 2 a.m. after receiving a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered that a significant amount of merchandise had been stolen from the business. Police estimate the value of the stolen property exceeds $200,000. Investigators have not disclosed exactly how the suspects gained entry into the business or what specific items were taken, saying only that the investigation remains active and that additional investigative

Kenosha To Mark 25th Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks With Community Remembrance Ceremony

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha, Kenosha County and the Knights of Columbus Council 973 will host a community remembrance ceremony next month marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park, located at Seventh Avenue and 35th Street. This year marks a quarter century since the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people and forever changed the nation. The Kenosha ceremony will honor those who died, recognize the courage and sacrifice of first responders and military personnel, and remember those who later died or continue to suffer from illnesses linked to the aftermath of the attacks. “As we mark the 25th anniversary, we invite residents to come together in remembrance,

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Kenosha Man Who Fired Multiple Shots During Domestic Disturbance Held on Only $2,500 Cash Bail

Kenneth S. Ford, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE Aug. 11, 2026, 2:10 p.m.: Daquantae T. Sawyer, the other man involved in the Aug. 8 incident, has now also been charged. KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man accused of firing multiple rounds from a handgun during a domestic disturbance in a residential neighborhood was ordered held on only $2,500 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Kenneth S. Ford, of Kenosha, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety while using a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct while using a dangerous weapon, both with domestic abuse enhancers. Kenneth S. Ford, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Daquantae T. Sawyer, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Responsible for Homecoming Horror Sentenced to Only Five Years in Prison, Will Likely Serve Three

Gil O. Melendez, 40, of Waukegan, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Gil O. Melendez, 40, was sentenced Tuesday by Liberal Activist Judge Jodi L. Meier (D) to a total of five years of initial confinement in state prison after leading Pleasant Prairie police on a high-speed chase that ended in a violent crash involving a vehicle carrying Tremper High School students on their way to homecoming photos. Although Meier imposed consecutive prison sentences totaling five years, she also made Melendez eligible for the Department of Corrections’ Substance Abuse Program, meaning he will likely serve about three years in prison if he is accepted into and successfully completes the program. Gil Melendez Gil Melendez Crash Caused by Melendez Liberal Activist Judge Jodi Meier (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha

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Felony Fourth-Offense OWI Defendant Released on No-Cash Bail; Latest Decision Fuels Questions About New Court Commissioner’s Approach

Jason Lowell Reidel, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man charged Monday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated was released on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum, a decision that is likely to intensify criticism over how repeat drunk-driving offenders are being treated in Kenosha County. It’s now becoming more apparent the Kellum is a liberal activist. Jason Lowell Reidel, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Daniel E. Kellum (D) – Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Judge Gives Work Release, Two-Week Delay to Woman Convicted of Drunk Driving With Three-Yer-Old in Vehicle

Khadijah M. Barker, 28, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman convicted of operating while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 in her vehicle was sentenced to just 20 days in jail, but will be allowed to serve the sentence on work release and was given more than two weeks before she had to report to jail. The sentence comes after Khadijah M. Barker, 28, pleaded guilty to the OWI charge, while a felony bail jumping charge was dismissed on the prosecutor’s motion. Khadijah M. Barker, 28, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife, Held on $2,500 Cash Bail

Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor domestic abuse charges after prosecutors allege he strangled his pregnant wife into unconsciousness and repeatedly assaulted her during a violent incident at their home. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set $2,500 cash bail Monday during the defendant’s initial appearance and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Aug. 18. Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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