Pleasant Prairie Police Officer Arrested For OWI In Michigan

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Officer Jaden Kleinke, 26, (21 at the time) being sworn in on 5/13/2016 Source: PPPD Facebook

We were recently tipped off about the OWI arrest of a Pleasant Prairie Police officer in Michigan. We investigated and substantiated the tip. According to the State of Michigan Criminal Justice Center, Officer Jaden Kleinke was arrested for OWI on December 26, 2020 in the City of Menominee, MI

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The Kenosha County Eye reached out to Chief Smetana and he told us he was notified of the arrest the day after the arrest. Smetana placed Kleinke on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. He is also awaiting the conclusion of the Michigan court case. Smetana told us “These allegations are troubling to our agency. We work diligently to live up to our mission of providing professional, competent, and compassionate service and to earn the trust of the community we serve. The allegations in this situation are not in line with that mission statement.”

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It is unknown when Kleinke is due in court but we will update as we learn new information.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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JC says:

January 13, 2021 at 2:41 AM

Some PPPD are absolute dicks (every department has them) but I like Smetana. Would KCSD or KPD have even replied to you about this? Probably not.

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1. kenoshacountyeye says:
  
  January 13, 2021 at 12:13 PM
  
  Good point. KPD is good about talking, Sheriff Beth doesn’t unless it is a fluff piece from the local rag
  
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