Kenosha Woman Among 14 Arrested By FBI For Drug-Related Conspiracy

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27-Year-Old Sarah Beckius (Racine Sheriff)

The United States Justice Department announced yesterday that a Kenosha woman was among 13 others who were arrested as a part of a drug conspiracy. Neighbors of Beckius, who lives on the 10000 block of 66th St, report hearing 8 gunshots just after 6am. We spoke to the Sheriff’s department who told us they were “flash-bangs”. Hear them on this video sent to us by a neighbor:

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Kenosha Deputy Guarding Beckius’s Home Where the Early morning Search Warrant Was Conducted (Photo By Kevin Mathewson)

Beckius was indited on October 5, 2021 by a grand jury and the case was just unsealed today. She is being charged with conspiracy to traffic drugs, specifically, cocaine, and distribution of a mixture of drugs. The allegations in the indictment state that she has been trafficking/distributing since at least January of 2020. Beckius has an extensive criminal history with many drug charges and even has open criminal cases in State Court. US District Judge William Duffin has ordered all 14 defendants to be incarcerated until their first court appearance tomorrow, Friday at 9am.

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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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Hunter Biden says:

October 22, 2021 at 7:46 AM

Throw the book at her.
Any leftover evidence?

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1. Linda says:
  
  November 28, 2021 at 8:15 AM
  
  F you she’s gone now .. sadly ass hole … her family lost her forever … don’t point your ugly fingers … karma is a bitch
  
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Let’s Go Brandon says:

October 22, 2021 at 12:27 PM

What he said!

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1. Angel says:
  
  November 28, 2021 at 8:16 AM
  
  F you she’s gone now .. sadly ass hole … her family lost her forever … don’t point your ugly fingers … karma is a bitch
  
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  1. Ms. Rhonda says:
    
    November 30, 2021 at 11:40 AM
    
    Sara, OMG??.. My Lil Fast Half Niece?Is What I called her. If YOU’RE NOT GOD, DON’T JUDGE HER OR NOONE!!!! SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, WE’VE ALL MADE MISTAKES, AND ALL HAVE SKELETONS IN OUR CLOSET. JUST WANNA SAY, SHE’LL DEFINITELY BE MISSED ??REST EASY LUV
    
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2. Angel says:
  
  November 28, 2021 at 8:23 AM
  
  Gid forbid if anyone in your family made bad choices … mother f…..r she’s dead now … f you and all who judge and point your punt ugly fat dirty fingers …yes we made mistakes , yes she was willing to accept anything that came her way … her family is devastated, yes asshole a good family , devoted Parents , beautiful siblings abs a wonderful Nani and Papa … so before you all play God and acting like it’s judgement day .. think … it could happen to you some day ….Karma that bitch May pay you back…. Is watch your ass if I were you …you piece of shit…
  
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  1. Frank says:
    
    November 28, 2021 at 10:38 PM
    
    Well said. Nobody has the right to judge anybody
    
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    1. Angel says:
      
      November 29, 2021 at 9:46 PM
      
      I’m sorry for the f bombs, but I am just devastated… as a parent we do the best we can at raising our children , however , they live their own life and we pray that they make wise choices, etc …my dear Mother, May she rest in peace, always told us not to judge , because anything can happen to anyone at any time … prayers to all involved… and those of you who are neighbors , show love ..and by the way , there weren’t nor were there any drugs in their home nor inyour precious White Caps neighborhood. Stop treating the family like the Salem witch hunt.
      
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      1. kenoshacountyeye says:
        
        November 29, 2021 at 10:14 PM
        
        So sorry to hear about your loss
        
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Ms. Rhonda says:

November 30, 2021 at 11:42 AM

Sara, OMG??.. My Lil Fast Half Niece?Is What I called her. If YOU’RE NOT GOD, DON’T JUDGE HER OR NOONE!!!! SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL, WE’VE ALL MADE MISTAKES, AND ALL HAVE SKELETONS IN OUR CLOSET. JUST WANNA SAY, SHE’LL DEFINITELY BE MISSED ??REST EASY LUV

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