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Kenosha Father Accused of Punching Daughter in the Face Over Curfew Dispute
Justin Michael Chase, 44, of Kenosha(Squad Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is in custody after being charged
Hit-and-Run Driver Charged After Crashing Into Home, Leaving Injured Motorist Behind
Amador Suarez Neri, 29, of Kenosha(Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony
Kenosha Father Accused of Punching Daughter in the Face Over Curfew Dispute
Justin Michael Chase, 44, of Kenosha(Squad Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is in custody after being charged with felony child abuse for allegedly striking his 14-year-old daughter in the face during a curfew dispute earlier this month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha teen accused in Illinois shooting held on $50,000 bail pending extradition
Aamari Tahir Gray, 19, of Pleasant Prairie(Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A 19-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on $50,000 cash bail after authorities say he’s wanted in Illinois for a violent shooting and robbery. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Accused of Assaulting 77-Year-Old Grandmother with Toy Box
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing felony charges after allegedly injuring her 77-year-old grandmother during an argument in their shared home earlier this week. The incident, which took place on May 20, resulted in visible injuries to the elderly victim and a felony criminal complaint filed two days later. Stephanie E. Correa, 38, is charged with one count of physical abuse of an elder person – intentionally causing bodily harm, a Class H felony, and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Both charges include domestic abuse enhancers. She made her initial appearance in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday. Commissioner William Michel II set her preliminary hearing for May 29, 2025. According to the criminal complaint, officers with the Kenosha Police Department responded to a 911 call
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Hit-and-Run Driver Charged After Crashing Into Home, Leaving Injured Motorist Behind
Amador Suarez Neri, 29, of Kenosha(Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge after police say he fled the scene of a crash that left another driver injured and caused significant damage to a home. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha teen accused in Illinois shooting held on $50,000 bail pending extradition
Aamari Tahir Gray, 19, of Pleasant Prairie(Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A 19-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on $50,000 cash bail after authorities say he’s wanted in Illinois for a violent shooting and robbery. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Accused of Assaulting 77-Year-Old Grandmother with Toy Box
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing felony charges after allegedly injuring her 77-year-old grandmother during an argument in their shared home earlier this week. The incident, which took place on May 20, resulted in visible injuries to the elderly victim and a felony criminal complaint filed two days later. Stephanie E. Correa, 38, is charged with one count of physical abuse of an elder person – intentionally causing bodily harm, a Class H felony, and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Both charges include domestic abuse enhancers. She made her initial appearance in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday. Commissioner William Michel II set her preliminary hearing for May 29, 2025. According to the criminal complaint, officers with the Kenosha Police Department responded to a 911 call
Alleged Cartel “Handler” Faces Kenosha Court Commissioner as Retail Theft Case Widens
Manuel Perez-Sanchez, 39, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A man accused of orchestrating a multi-state retail theft ring—and identified by Texas authorities as the “handler” of a criminal organization—appeared in Kenosha County court Wednesday, as prosecutors push for higher bail and federal agencies continue investigating the case’s possible ties to Mexican cartels. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Second Milwaukee News Station Kills Brewers Raffle Story, Raising Questions About Journalistic Integrity
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — For the second time in less than a year, a Milwaukee television station has pulled a story about Matt and Annette Flynn’s legal battle with the Milwaukee Brewers—raising new concerns about editorial independence and potential media bias in coverage of one of the city’s most powerful institutions. This time, it was CBS 58. On Tuesday, May 20, a CBS 58 reporter interviewed both Matt and Annette in public about their lawsuit against the Brewers. The on-camera interview lasted about 45 minutes and focused on the couple’s claim that they were wrongly denied a $12,849 prize from the Brewers’ 50/50 raffle during a 2023 game. The Flynns say they were told the segment would air during yesterday evening’s 10 p.m. newscast. But when they tuned in, it never
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Avoids Prostitution Conviction with Disorderly Conduct Plea
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge George Easton, 77, of Pleasant Prairie(Mugshot from Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — George H. Easton, a retired municipal judge from Pleasant Prairie, was permitted to plead guilty to two counts of disorderly conduct earlier this month as part of a plea agreement stemming from a prostitution investigation that named several prominent men in southeastern Wisconsin. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash and Felony Charges for Kenosha Pair
Jeremy M. Varible and Gracelyn M. Pawlaczyk, 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Two 20-year-old Kenosha residents, Jeremy M. Varible and Gracelyn M. Pawlaczyk, were in court Tuesday after a dangerous overnight police pursuit ended in a violent crash and multiple felony charges. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Punching Elderly Mother During Gas Station Dispute
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old homeless man is facing criminal charges after allegedly punching his elderly mother in the head during a gas station confrontation early Tuesday morning, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Michael William Joseph Sindelar was formally charged on Wednesday with one count of felony physical abuse of an elder person—an act of domestic abuse—and one count of misdemeanor bail jumping. At his initial court appearance, Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $1,000 cash. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 29. The incident reportedly occurred around 4:45 a.m. on May 20. According to police, Sindelar had been sleeping in his mother’s vehicle near the emergency room entrance of Aurora Medical Center. At approximately 4:30 a.m., he called her to
Medication Error, Missing Drugs, and Wound Care Failures Raise Alarms at Brookside Care Center
KENOSHA, Wis. — A string of regulatory violations at Brookside Care Center has cast doubt on the facility’s oversight and operational integrity, raising serious questions about the leadership of Executive Director Lynda Bogdala, who makes $135,000 annually – about $15,000 more than her husband, Mayor Bogdala.. Recent state surveys document a range of failures — including a medication error that led to a resident’s hospitalization, improper reporting of missing narcotics, and breakdowns in pressure ulcer care — that could expose Kenosha County to legal and financial liabilities. According to federal and state inspection records obtained by Kenosha County Eye, the most troubling incident involved a resident being hospitalized after receiving the wrong medication — a mistake Brookside officials confirmed publicly for the first time this week. Bogdala described the February
Kerkman Highlights Progress, Transparency in Annual County Address
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — In her third State of the County address, Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman offered a glowing assessment of local government’s direction, calling the county “strong” and its future “bright,” while using the occasion to celebrate major economic wins, budget discipline, and what she described as a renewed commitment to transparency. Kerkman, who was elected in 2022 as Kenosha County’s first female executive, delivered the address to the County Board Tuesday evening. She used the speech to mark the county’s 175th anniversary and the 100-year milestone of the historic Kenosha County Courthouse, which will be commemorated in a public celebration on August 24. “We’re not taking our foot off the gas pedal,” Kerkman said. “We’re making Kenosha County — the Gateway to Wisconsin — an even more
‘They Aren’t My Pants,’ Claims Drug Suspect Caught With Meth, Coke, and Pipe
Adam Rocha, 37, of Kenosha (Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who allegedly had crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and a drug pipe stuffed in his pants pocket told officers during a traffic stop that the drugs weren’t his—because, he claimed, the pants he was wearing weren’t his. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Keeps Getting Released Despite Over a Dozen Bail Jumping Charges
Richard J. Borman, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who has been charged with multiple counts of domestic violence, drug possession, and bail jumping continues to be released on bond—even as his number of pending cases climbs. Richard J. Borman, 34, is now facing criminal charges in eight separate cases, including more than a dozen counts of bail jumping for violating bond conditions imposed in previous arrests. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Pedestrian Killed in Somers Crash Identified as 77-Year-Old Kenosha Man
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a predawn collision on Green Bay Road last week as 77-year-old Wayne N. Stade of Kenosha, according to an updated statement issued Tuesday by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Stade was struck and killed just after 3 a.m. on May 13 while attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Highway 31 near 35th Street in the Village of Somers. The driver, who immediately called 911 and remained at the scene, was not injured and has fully cooperated with investigators, law enforcement said. Emergency crews from the Somers Fire Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes of the call, but Stade was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Kenosha County
Bryce Launches Rematch Bid Against Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st District
CALEDONIA, Wis. — Randy Bryce, a union ironworker and Army veteran known by the nickname “Iron Stache,” announced Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a rematch of their 2018 contest. Bryce, who lost to Steil by 12 percentage points seven years ago, declared his candidacy with a new campaign video titled “Job’s Not Finished.” In it, he calls out Steil for what he described as loyalty to “billionaires like Elon Musk” and “doing nothing to stop Trump” on issues including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ benefits. Bryce claims Steil has “been hiding from his own constituents” and “siding with the corruption and chaos” of the former president’s agenda. “Steil runs from people. I’m running to them,” Bryce
$25K Bail for Man Accused in High-Speed Chase; New Charges Filed Over Threatening Jailhouse Calls
Steven M. Pokorny, 30, of Kenosha(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a reckless, high-speed pursuit nearly two years ago is now facing new criminal charges stemming from a series of threatening phone calls made while he was behind bars. Steven M. Pokorny, 30, remains in custody at the Kenosha County Jail on multiple criminal cases, including a 2023 felony complaint that sat unresolved for nine months before he was finally arrested on March 21, 2025. He made his initial court appearance three days later, on March 24, where Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $25,000. Steven M. Pokorny, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) The original charges — which include felony fleeing an officer, second-degree
Trevor Man Accused of High-Speed Chase Through School Zone, Smoking Crack During Illinois Standoff
Patrick L. Rush, 46, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Kenosha County man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he led a sheriff’s deputy on a high-speed chase through a school zone before locking himself in a vehicle in Illinois and smoking what appeared to be crack cocaine during a tense standoff with police. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Unified Earns National Music Education Honor for Eighth Straight Year
KENOSHA, Wis. — For the eighth consecutive year, the Kenosha Unified School District has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, a prestigious national designation that honors school districts for their outstanding support of and commitment to music education. The annual recognition, now in its 26th year, highlights districts across the United States that provide exceptional access to music instruction and demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring music education is a core component of a well-rounded curriculum. More than 1,000 school districts and individual campuses—public, private, charter, and parochial—earned this year’s honors after a competitive review process. “Our music programs are a true point of pride in our district, showcasing an unmatched caliber of talent, dedication and excellence from both staff and students,”
Pregnant Woman Says Boyfriend Trapped Her in Truck During Heated Argument, Drove Off as She Tried to Escape
Kevin R. Elkin, 27, of Bloomfield(Kenosha County Sheriff) PARIS, Wis. — A 27-year-old Bloomfield man is facing felony charges after allegedly trapping his pregnant girlfriend in his truck and driving recklessly through Kenosha County while screaming at her, ignoring her repeated pleas to be let out, and accelerating while she attempted to flee the moving vehicle. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Choking Pregnant Partner Held on $2,500 Bail
Dawayne L. Balcon, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man was ordered held on $2,500 cash bail Monday after prosecutors charged him with choking and injuring his pregnant partner during a domestic incident last week. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Man Accused of Stalking Pregnant Wife; Prelim Set for May 28
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of stalking and threatening his pregnant wife appeared in court Monday, where Court Commissioner William Michel II scheduled a preliminary hearing for May 28. Michael J. Falcon Jr., 36, is charged with one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct, both with domestic abuse enhancers. According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, Falcon repeatedly showed up intoxicated and uninvited at his estranged wife’s residence, causing fear and emotional distress. The charges stem from a series of incidents earlier this month involving Falcon and his pregnant wife, who had left the couple’s shared home due to his excessive drinking and erratic behavior. She was nine months pregnant at the time and staying with her mother. One encounter occurred around 2:30
Kenosha Man Charged with Stalking After Allegedly Tracking Wife’s Movements, Making Threats
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 37-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Monday on a felony stalking charge after allegedly threatening and harassing his wife, repeatedly contacting her, and secretly tracking her movements with a GPS device. Samuel B. Erickson was charged with one count of stalking, a Class I felony that carries a maximum penalty of three years and six months in prison and a $10,000 fine. Court Commissioner William Michel II set Erickson’s preliminary hearing for May 23. According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, Erickson’s wife reported to police that he had been repeatedly calling and texting her, even after being asked to stop. The alleged harassment escalated on May 16 and into the early hours of May 17, when he reportedly threatened to slash her tires, harm her
Two Dogs Killed, Elderly Man Bitten in Kenosha Mauling; Dogs Declared Vicious
Kenosha Police Squads(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two large dogs that mauled and killed two pets and injured an elderly man on the city’s south side have been officially declared “vicious” by the Kenosha County Division of Health — a designation that means they are now banned from residing anywhere within the City of Kenosha. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Village Administrator’s Job on the Line After DNR Cites Salem Lakes for Illegal Wetland Grading
Cassandra Hiller – Salem Lakes Village Administrator(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Fallout intensified Monday for Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a formal notice of noncompliance to the Village, citing unpermitted grading and fill work in a protected wetland near the Salem Lakes Village Hall. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Brewers Sued After Denying $12K Raffle Winnings — Kenosha Fans Say Timestamp Was Wrong, Staff Misled Them
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Matt and Annette Flynn, of Kenosha, have spent decades rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers. But now, the team they’ve supported for generations is at the center of a legal battle over a $12,849 raffle prize the couple says they rightfully won—and were wrongly denied. The saga began on July 7, 2023, when the Flynns were tailgating outside American Family Field, like they had nearly 100 times before. A man in an orange vest approached Annette in the lot and asked if she wanted to buy tickets for the Brewers’ 50/50 raffle. She handed him $20 and received 10 tickets. Annette asked how the winning number would be announced—an important detail, since she’d missed it during a previous game. The vendor told her the number would be posted
Alleged Cartel “Handler” Faces Kenosha Court Commissioner as Retail Theft Case Widens
Manuel Perez-Sanchez, 39, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – A man accused of orchestrating a multi-state
Second Milwaukee News Station Kills Brewers Raffle Story, Raising Questions About Journalistic Integrity
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — For the second time in less than a year, a Milwaukee television station has pulled a story about Matt and Annette Flynn’s
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge Avoids Prostitution Conviction with Disorderly Conduct Plea
Retired Pleasant Prairie Judge George Easton, 77, of Pleasant Prairie(Mugshot from Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — George H. Easton, a retired municipal
High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash and Felony Charges for Kenosha Pair
Jeremy M. Varible and Gracelyn M. Pawlaczyk, 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — Two 20-year-old Kenosha
Kenosha Man Accused of Punching Elderly Mother During Gas Station Dispute
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old homeless man is facing criminal charges after allegedly punching his elderly mother in the head during a gas station confrontation
Medication Error, Missing Drugs, and Wound Care Failures Raise Alarms at Brookside Care Center
KENOSHA, Wis. — A string of regulatory violations at Brookside Care Center has cast doubt on the facility’s oversight and operational integrity, raising serious questions
Kerkman Highlights Progress, Transparency in Annual County Address
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — In her third State of the County address, Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman offered a glowing assessment of local government’s direction,
‘They Aren’t My Pants,’ Claims Drug Suspect Caught With Meth, Coke, and Pipe
Adam Rocha, 37, of Kenosha (Squad Car Photo by Kevin Mathewson Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who allegedly had crack cocaine,
Kenosha Man Keeps Getting Released Despite Over a Dozen Bail Jumping Charges
Richard J. Borman, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who has been charged with multiple counts of domestic violence, drug
Pedestrian Killed in Somers Crash Identified as 77-Year-Old Kenosha Man
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a predawn collision on Green Bay Road last week as 77-year-old Wayne N. Stade
Bryce Launches Rematch Bid Against Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st District
CALEDONIA, Wis. — Randy Bryce, a union ironworker and Army veteran known by the nickname “Iron Stache,” announced Tuesday he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep.
$25K Bail for Man Accused in High-Speed Chase; New Charges Filed Over Threatening Jailhouse Calls
Steven M. Pokorny, 30, of Kenosha(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of leading police on a
Trevor Man Accused of High-Speed Chase Through School Zone, Smoking Crack During Illinois Standoff
Patrick L. Rush, 46, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Kenosha County man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he
Kenosha Unified Earns National Music Education Honor for Eighth Straight Year
KENOSHA, Wis. — For the eighth consecutive year, the Kenosha Unified School District has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by
Pregnant Woman Says Boyfriend Trapped Her in Truck During Heated Argument, Drove Off as She Tried to Escape
Kevin R. Elkin, 27, of Bloomfield(Kenosha County Sheriff) PARIS, Wis. — A 27-year-old Bloomfield man is facing felony charges after allegedly trapping his pregnant girlfriend
Kenosha Man Accused of Choking Pregnant Partner Held on $2,500 Bail
Dawayne L. Balcon, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man was ordered held on $2,500 cash bail Monday after prosecutors
Kenosha Man Accused of Stalking Pregnant Wife; Prelim Set for May 28
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of stalking and threatening his pregnant wife appeared in court Monday, where Court Commissioner William Michel II scheduled
Kenosha Man Charged with Stalking After Allegedly Tracking Wife’s Movements, Making Threats
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 37-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Monday on a felony stalking charge after allegedly threatening and harassing his wife, repeatedly contacting
Two Dogs Killed, Elderly Man Bitten in Kenosha Mauling; Dogs Declared Vicious
Kenosha Police Squads(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two large dogs that mauled and killed two pets and injured an
Village Administrator’s Job on the Line After DNR Cites Salem Lakes for Illegal Wetland Grading
Cassandra Hiller – Salem Lakes Village Administrator(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Fallout intensified Monday for Village Administrator Cassandra
Brewers Sued After Denying $12K Raffle Winnings — Kenosha Fans Say Timestamp Was Wrong, Staff Misled Them
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Matt and Annette Flynn, of Kenosha, have spent decades rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers. But now, the team they’ve supported for generations
Criminal Trial Begins Monday in Parkside Manor Death Case After $4M Civil Verdict
Demontae M. Collins (36) of Racine, WI – Susan Valentin (42) of Kenosha, WI – Liliana B. Lozano (21) of Racine, WI(Photos Courtesy of Racine
Hansen Park Beer Garden Opens in Bristol with Music, Comfort Food, Local Brews, and Family Fun
BRISTOL, Wis. — Hundreds of people gathered under sunny skies Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the Hansen Park Beer Garden, a new family-friendly
Helmeted and Happy: Pleasant Prairie Kids Learn Bike Safety at Annual Rodeo
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Despite chilly temperatures and gusty winds, more than 100 children pedaled their way to fun and safety education during the third