Area Democrats Celebrate Pardon Of Dangerous Kenosha Felon – Governor Ever’s Most Violent Pardon Yet

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Sharmain S. Harris (34) of Kenosha, WI
(Photos Courtesy Kenosha County Sheriff)

Kenosha area democrats took to social media on December 22, 2022 to praise Kenosha resident Sharmain Harris (34). The man known to fellow gang members and police as “Slim,” says he is no longer in a street gang and is a changed man. Harris has a rap sheet that is too expansive to include in any one place, so we will illustrate the most serious crimes here.

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Harris has been involved with and suspected of many serious crimes such as shootings, robberies and more, in which there was insufficient evidence to charge him or a victim stopped cooperating, according to police reports.

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Kenosha Circuit Court Judge Mary K. Wagner (D)
(Staff Photo by Kenosha County Eye)

On August 21, 2007, Sharmain Harris called a friend to come over to a house to hang out. Shortly after the friend arrived, a man in a ski mask entered the house with a loaded gun and robbed Harris’ friend, taking $100, his wallet, and a cell phone. The suspect shot his gun towards Harris’ friend also, but missed. The victim said that Harris set him up for the robbery, because the house was abandoned and didn’t belong to Harris. Also, he said Harris slipped out of the house immediately before the robbery. The suspect used the victim’s debit card many times. In this case, based on information in the police report and in Harris’ pardon application, Harris was charged with one or more crimes. He pled guilty to felony burglary, and was sentenced to one year of probation. A Judge, suspected to be Mary K. Wagner, expunged this felony from Harris’ record. We do not have all of the details because the expungement seals the criminal file.

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Harris was charged with two counts of selling real crack and one count of selling fake crack. He was convicted of one count of real crack-selling and one count of fake crack-selling in 2009. Judge Mary K. Wagner (D), arguably the most liberal and soft-on-crime judge in the state, went easy on him, giving him 4 years of probation for the two felony convictions.

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Four months after he was caught selling crack, he was charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors for a gang-land assault in the 4600 block of 36th Ave. According to the criminal complaint, and a source, on May 17, 2009, Harris was accused of beating a man with a baseball bat. He then threw a brick through the window of a house hitting a woman and nearly missing a child. Harris was with about 30 other people, all alleged to be members of the same street gang. The Kenosha County DA’s office unbelievably dismissed five felonies and two misdemeanors. He pled guilty to one felony. Believe it or not, Wagner gave him only 2 more years of probation on top of the 4 already imposed. No jail time. It was clear to Kenosha residents at this point the Kenosha DA’s Office and Judge Mary K. Wagner had a secret relationship with Harris. Harris and Wagner exchanged letters and were seemingly pen pals.

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In 2011, while still on probation, Harris was charged for yet another incident of violence. He was charged with 1 felony and 3 misdemeanors. According to the criminal complaint, a 6’3″ Harris kicked in the door to his ex-girlfriend’s home and entered it without permission. The victim told police he was upset, looking for crack and money. Turns out, he was still selling drugs. When Harris realized she was on the phone with 9-1-1, he strangled her and dragged her around the home by her throat and hair. He then took the phone, her wallet, and left the home. He was charged with felony strangulation and suffocation as a repeater, battery as a repeater, criminal damage to property as a repeater and theft <= $2,500 as a repeater. Again, the Kenosha County DA’s office dismissed the felony for strangling and suffocating his petite now wife, and he pled guilty to the misdemeanors. This case revoked his probation and sent him to prison for five years and extended supervision for five more years.

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley (D)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

After getting out of prison, Kenosha County DA Michael Graveley (D) sent a letter to Judge Mary K. Wagner on January 26, 2016 asking the judge to shorten Harris’ extended supervision so that Harris could apply for a pardon sooner. Governor Evers requires a sentence to be completed for five years before one can be considered for a pardon. Of course, Wagner (D) agreed to this motion.

On March 9, 2020, Harris applied for a pardon. In an application for a pardon, one must include all of the court documents including the criminal complaints – that give the details of the crime. Harris purposefully left out the criminal complaints and only submitted the judgments. This was seemingly to hide the details of his crimes. Also, he applied too early. He didn’t wait the full five years. This denied application was supported, of course by Judge Mary K. Wagner (D), DA Graveley (D), a probation agent named Terra Wendricks , and a DJ named John Hogan III who now works/volunteers for KABA as a mentor.

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Harris then started a program called the “Dedicated Dads Program.” He started a website and listed eight endorsements that we learned were all made up. Harris removed all of the endorsements when the organizations asked him to. The only organization that didn’t ask him to remove the fake endorsement was Carthage President John Swallow (D). Harris removed it anyway.

Harris convinced Former County Executive Jim Kreuser (D) and Department of Human Services Director John Jansen (D) to give him more than $112,000 to teach men how to be  dads. The new County Executive, Samantha Kerkman (R) hasn’t said if she will continue the contracts with Harris.

On February 23, 2021, Harris became eligible for the pardon. State Senator Bob Wirch (D) worked with Evers’ office to make sure he didn’t need to reapply. Harris was made to supply the missing criminal complaints.

According to a public records request, Graveley has only supported three pardons in his career. The first, was a man named William Phillips who wanted to be pardoned for selling crack. The second and third, are Harris, and his father, Pastor Monroe Mitchell, who is now being prosecuted by Graveley for repeated sexual assaults of his granddaughter. Graveley has told KCE that this isn’t a conflict of interest. Here is Pastor Monroe’s Record:

1985 Obstruct Officer
1985 Disorderly Conduct
1991 Felony Possession of Controlled Substances
1991 Probation Violation
1991 Probation Violation
1994 Felony Manufacture/ Delivery Crack Cocaine (4 Years Prison)
1997 Domestic Abuse / Domestic Battery
2004 Domestic Abuse / Disorderly Conduct
2022 Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child and Two Counts of Attempted Second Degree (Pending)

Graveley has opposed the pardon of Eric Morgan for one count of felony child abuse. Graveley wrote that the Governor shouldn’t pardon child abuse cases – he believes, however they should be considered for violence against women, adults, and gang members.

During Harris’ pardon hearing on October 14, 2022, he was asked very easy and softball questions. The other candidates, most for petty theft crimes, got hammered with tough questions.

Harris’ Pardon Hearing 10/14/2022

Harris was hired by UW- Parkside as a professor of criminal justice. That is, without a job interview, meeting the qualifications, or submitting an application. We had to sue Chancellor Debbie Ford (D), who hired Harris, to learn all of this. Debbie Ford gave Harris the job as a favor to Graveley, who was also a professor at the college.

On December 22, 2022, Harris announced on Facebook that he had been pardoned. He also sent KCE an email, notifying me of the pardon and calling me fat – kind words from a changed man. He agreed to an interview so we will be reaching out to him shortly to invite him on a podcast. The local liberals went crazy in excitement. The narrative from Harris has always been that he went to prison for selling drugs, he never mentions his many instances of severe violence. We asked all of the people we recognized why they supported the pardon and if they would be “OK” with Harris dating their daughter/niece/or other female family member. Not ONE of the below would comment on their support or say they would be “OK” with Harris dating their daughter. It’s possible that these people like to be woke privately but not publicly. Many of the folks we reached out to didn’t know the extent of Harris’ violence and removed their comments or “likes” and “loves.” We didn’t include them in the list below. Here are some notable democrats that were excited, and supported his pardon:

Jennie Tunkiecz (D) – Former Kenosha County Chief of Staff (Jim Kreuser)
Didn’t answer the questions, but asked why KCE supported murderer Eric Nelson. (We didn’t)

Chad Kerkman (D) – Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge
Jan Michalski (D) – Kenosha Alderman

Rebecca Stevens (D) KUSD School Board Member

Todd Alan Price (D) KUSD School Board Member

Mary Modder (D) – Kenosha School Board Member


Sharon Pomaville (D) – Director of Sharing Center /Former Kenosha County Supervisor
Tanya Kitts-Lewinski (D) Former President Kenosha Teachers Union
Alexandria Biananti (D) – Former Downtown Kenosha Director / Failed Restaurant Manager

Anthony Kennedy (D) – Kenosha Alderman
Andy Berg (D) – Kenosha County Board Supervisor
Ron Gordon (D) -DJ /  Wanted Criminal (Three Years On the Run)
Pastor Monroe Mitchell (D) – Pastor Facing Trial For Sexually Abusing His Granddaughter
Bob Johnson (D) – Failed Mayoral Candidate
Julia Robinson (D) – Former Alderman
Lydia Spottswood (D) – Former Alderman / Possible Mayoral Candidate
Shayna Griffin (D) – Former Alderman
Joe Cardinali (D) – Former Somers Trustee, Former County Board Supervisor,  Convicted Drug-User

Angela Cunningham (D) – Failed Candidate for Kenosha County Judge failed congressional candidate.

Mitch Ferraro (D) Trans Activist – Calls Son They/Them Pronouns
Nina Pascucci-Ferraro (D) Convicted Drunk Driver – Trans Activist – Calls Son They/Them Pronouns
Crystal Miller (D) Failed Assembly Candidate. Ran as a Republican but is clearly a Democrat
Lori Hawkins (D) – Failed State Senate candidate and chair of the Kenosha County Democratic Party
Aimee Crucianelli (D) – Failed Aldermanic Candidate


Becky Noble (D) – KABA Director of Marketing
Didn’t answer questions, but erased comment.

Lawrence Kirby (D) – Former Police and Fire Commission President

Tamara Coleman (D) – Executive Director of the Shalom Center and former Kenosha School Board President

Tanya McLean (D) – Failed Aldermanic Candidate
Greg Bennett, Jr. (D) Criminal, Failed Aldermanic Candidate
Ray Lopez (D) – Violent Federally Convicted Criminal
Whitney Cabal (D) Trans/BLM Activist/ DA Mike Graveley Advisor/Friend
Laura Stoner (D) – Realtor
Katie Johnson (D) – Realtor
Brett Bjorn (D) – Owner Bjorn’s Clothing
Daniel Thompson (D) – Former Kenosha News Employee / Failed Solo-Journalist

Michelle Drews (D) Local Democrat
Didn’t respond to questions, but asked us not to list her as a democrat.

Terrance Young (D) (AKA Mustafa Young-El) Multiple Violent Felon, on Bail for Shooting, Convicted Rapist


Alexandra Volz (D) – Business Partner of County Supervisor Andy Berg (reportedly Berg’s new girlfriend, they are both going through divorces.)

Sarah Kirby (D) Kenosha Liberal Activist
Jerald Witt (D) Former KPD Officer

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D)

Just yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a press release with his most recent 171 pardons. You can read them here. Most are for minor drug or theft felonies – we couldn’t find any violent felonies. Here is the interesting thing: Harris’ name is not on this list. Why not? We asked the governor and he refused to answer. Is he embarrassed? We also asked him last week why he pardoned such a violent criminal. He didn’t answer then either.

Kenosha Alderman David Mau

Harris can now run for public office, something he couldn’t do before. Harris has announced that he wants to run for Alderman in Kenosha’s 8th District. The current Alderman, David Mau had the following to say about the challenge:

“Repeat violent felons shouldn’t be pardoned so quickly or be able to purchase and own a firearm. Non-violent offenders are better choices for a pardon, but it’s not a surprise coming from Evers who enabled violent criminals to destroy our city in 2020. Kenosha citizens have been clear when asking for more police and safety. Mr. Harris’ past doesn’t seem to fit that bill. But he would be a welcomed opponent if he chose to run for alderman in 2024, and I wish him the best in his new endeavors.”

A pardon does not remove the felonies from Harris’ record, but instead only restores a few of his rights. He likely cannot posses a firearm still because of his violent domestic violence misdemeanors.

Harris in Prison
Governor Tony Evers’ Pardon Advisory Board

Governor Tony Evers’ Pardon Advisory Board Who Voted For Harris:

Erin Deeley (D) (Chair)
Deputy Legal Counsel in the governor’s office

Anthony Cooper, JR (D)
Vice President of Strategic Partnership and re-entry Services
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development
Felon

Jerry Hancock (D)
Director of The Prison Ministry Project
Former Public Defender
Former Deputy District Attorney
Former Department of Justice Administrator

Myrna Warrington (D)
Director of Vocational Rehabilitation on the Menominee Indian reservation
Member of the Menominee tribal legislature

Jeffrey Kremers (D)
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Cindy O’Donnell (D)
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Corrections
Former Administrator for two Attorneys General

Nadya Perez-Reyes (D)
Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Families
Former Public Defender

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  1. His name wasn’t on the governor’s list? Hmmm. Methinks there will be another open records request. That should be disclosed.

  2. Democrats are what’s wrong with society … They all need to be purged from office !!! Cancer of America the Democrat Party!!!!

  3. Makes you wonder what this guy has in his Hip Pocket. I wonder if what’s left of the Kenosha news would have the courage to even mildly complain about this sad State of Affairs?. Any sane person running for office in Kenosha should keep your giant list of future Rogues Gallery names in mind and use them frequently in their campaign literature. We have to stop putting foxes in charge of the hen house

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  4. Your claim that DJ John Hogan ll is or was an employee of Kenosha.com is not true. He’s never been an employee of Kenosha.com. If you care to be more accurate in your article I can be contacted very easily and I’ll straighten you out on this.

  5. I’m not suprised to see the finest of Kenosha political community accounted for in this article. You get what you for for Kenosha ! you want people who support and further the lively hoods of career criminals then the attached list rings true for the mindset of this community. Socalist are alive and thriving in Kenosha.

  6. Scrap that statement about Kenosha being the new Gary Indiana, it’s really just North Chicago Lite. I was surprised to see the Rev. Coleman and his wife weren’t on the list of endorsements.

    Maybe this cat is the Judges brother too?!

    Remember to greet each other with big hugs at church!

  7. Oh look! Another fine, upstanding, uniquely qualified Democrat running for office in Kenosha! I’m sure he’ll win with all those great supporters listed here.
    Good grief are Kenoshans too stupid to see what Democrats are doing to destroy this city?

  8. So basically DA Gravely, Governor Evers, and the supporters say-
    All of my these black victims lives, safety, injury, PTSD, and I can only assume countless African American children exposed to the violence this dirtbag has carried out… “doesn’t matter”… I’m pretty sure BLACK LIVES MATTER… because the victims had black skin…. I’ve seen it written a time or two.. heard it chanted… do they not matter anymore? I’m just trying to keep up with the times…maybe Gravely, or Evers can specify who black lives supposed to matter to, or they don’t have to matter to??
    And I reckon, to clarify- who said they didn’t matter besides Evers and Graveley?? Maybe this sharmaij lady can tell all us dummies….

  9. Imagine being a felon, selling drugs and beating women, shooting at people yet the people that support you riot and cry for justice. This hypocrisy world we live in is just insane and will only get crazier. Watch this felon be the next mayor

    1. Hey Andy who cares !! If it was just you dry white people life would be boring. We need gangsters and thugs for are economy remember that it’s a system. Be lucky you’re not caught in it.

      1. You just read an article about it! Learned of a job “given” to this felon. That’s not going to happen to some white guy.

        Black Privilege= Over representation now in all of media, cannot have a tv show, movie or news cast without a black lead- 13% of population , 50% on my TV. Where are the Hispanic and Asian representation?

        And apparently it’s accepted that Blacks can only achieve to a lower standard than the rest of us. I don’t agree to it but society sure looks like it has.

        Different set of rules, passes, exceptions, excuses, for Blacks. Why?

        I hold everyone to the same standard because EVERYONE is capable of the same achievements regardless of the color of the skin. Yeah sure, you can have a crap upbringing or live in a crap location But that doesn’t mean you have to end up crap. All those that come from $ or great upbringings don’t always turn into great people either.

        It’s a choice. Let’s stop making excuses and exceptions for certain people of color. Otherwise THAT is a privilege.

        1. Tell me how something that happened 150 years ago or even 60 years ago made it so you CANNOT learn in schools the same as all the other races do?

          Tell me how something that happened 150 years ago stopped you from graduating from high school or college TODAY?

          Especially TODAY, it’s clear if there is a Black male or female that has any bit of sense and education (yes there are plenty!) that they can write their own ticket for success as EVERY business is seeking to “diversify” and promote Blacks as fast as possible so they can seem less racist and calm the woke cries for equality!

          I still like when some smart guy said something about judging based on “content of character and not color of skin”

          Boy have we really swapped that around. And if you can’t see it you are foolish.

          Have low and different expectations and they will be achieved.

          Establish high and standard expectations and WE ALL Flourish.

          1. 70% PLUS NBA and NFL are Black players. Nobody complaining about not enough whites in these sports.

            70% Plus Hockey and Golf are white players. Blacks complain they need to diversify these sports. Even though TV audience in these sports is less than 4% Black. But GD diversify it!

            Don’t get it.

  10. What exactly do we “need” gangsters and thugs for??? So do we “need” rapists? Or child molesters???
    Society doesn’t “need” any of those…. We just need a hole to bury them in….

  11. I’m wondering if his small child is filing a tax return for his business? Only responsible people pay taxes, others, they sell drugs, beat women. Let’s see the youngsters tax returns.

  12. Kevin, can you please write an article about the attempted indoctrination of students in KUSD schools? On January 10th, the School Board is holding a committee meeting on whether to allow BLM or pride flags in the classroom. Your platform could help keep grooming out of our local schools

        1. “In the first place God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made School Boards.”
          -Mark Twain

    1. Name one thing that makes it racist? You’re upset that people are upset a felon of multiple felonies was pardoned and people are mad? Or you don’t see the hypocrisy of the left wanting to fire and close business, and be woke, and have their justice, but only when it benefits them? Careful you’re mistaking the word racism with your hypocrisy. Hypocrite

      1. Yeah hypocrite! Trump is in the White House and he’s a felon! And he continues to break the law and bribes from anyone who can afford it! Hy

  13. There is another connection to Parkside as well. Terra Wendricks, mentioned as a supporter of his parole, works for the State and is also listed as a professor in the Criminal Justice Program at UW-Parkside.

    Scary they have sketchy people in high positions helping to put criminals back on the street.

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Extra Prosecutors, Tax Cuts, and Dunes Protection: What Kenosha Gets in the New State Budget

MADISON, Wis. – The recently signed 2025–27 Wisconsin state budget includes several key wins for Kenosha County—ranging from added muscle in the District Attorney’s Office to millions in environmental preservation and taxpayer relief. State Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) touted the package as a hard-fought, Republican-led effort that delivers tax cuts, education investments, UW System reforms, and funding for local priorities long championed

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Man Faces New Felony Charges Including Possession of Child Pornography, Escape

Jeremy D. Walker, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 34-year-old Kenosha man with a prior felony conviction is facing four new criminal charges after authorities allege he fled from police during a probation check and was later found in possession of child pornography. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Charged with Possessing Image of Naked Child; $10,000 Bail Set

Thomas P. Moffat, 62, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A 62-year-old Salem Lakes man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he possessed a sexually explicit image of a naked child on his cell phone. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Steil Votes for Bill to Cut Taxes, Strengthen Border, and Protect Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) cast a key vote this week in favor of H.R. 1, sweeping legislation aimed at reducing costs for families, delivering tax relief to seniors, and bolstering border security. The bill, which passed both chambers of Congress, now heads to President Trump for signature. “This bill is a win for Wisconsin workers, families, and seniors,” said Steil

Another Judge Steps Aside in Vanderzee Murder Case, Citing Past Contact with Defendant

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Yet another twist unfolded in the high-profile Vanderzee murder case when Judge Jason Rossell formally recused himself on June 24, citing prior contact with one of the defendants during his time as a prosecutor. According to the court record, Rossell stepped down from presiding over the case due to “prior contact with the defendant as an ADA.” Rossell served

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Third Arrest in Less Than a Month for Kenosha Man Accused of Repeatedly Violating Court Orders

Ryan M. Phillips, 40, of Kenosha in Court(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 40-year-old Kenosha man who already faced charges in two felony cases was arrested for a third time in just over three weeks—this time for allegedly violating a domestic abuse no-contact order and making illegal jailhouse calls to the victim. You must be logged in to

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Mother Accused of Threatening Officers, Neglecting Children at Pool While Allegedly Intoxicated

Lauren M. Leipzig, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly passing out at a public pool while responsible for three young children, including her own, and later threatening to have police officers killed. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Inmate Charged Again After Second Alleged Jail Assault

Kristina Faith Sargeant, 28, of Kenosha In Court(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha County Jail inmate already facing felony charges for a previous cell block assault has been charged again—this time for allegedly striking a different inmate in another altercation inside the jail. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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City Employee Who Stole Rebate Funds Sentenced to 45 Days in Jail

Jamie D. Watkins, 54, of Kenosha and Defense Attorney Terry Rose In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A former City of Kenosha arborist who admitted to stealing rebate checks from the city’s Parks Department was sentenced to 45 days in jail Wednesday by Judge Gerad Dougvillo, who called the theft “a betrayal of public trust.” You must

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Teen Previously Convicted in School Shooting Case Faces New Felony Gun Charge

Jason Isom Jr., 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teenager who was previously adjudicated delinquent in connection with a 2022 shooting near Frank Elementary School is now facing five new criminal charges, including felony possession of a firearm, after police say he was caught with a loaded 9mm handgun and marijuana during a traffic stop on July 1. You must

Neglect Charge Filed After Disabled Uncle Found Malnourished and Soiled in Somers Home

SOMERS, Wis. – A Kenosha man has been charged with negligent abuse of an at-risk individual after deputies found his disabled uncle lying incoherent, half-naked, and surrounded by feces in their shared home. Robert Jeremy Warden, 37, appeared in court Tuesday and was charged with one count of negligently subjecting an at-risk individual to abuse—specifically, conditions not likely to cause bodily harm. The

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Kenosha Man Accused of Tasing and Slapping Teen at Graduation Party

Jeffery W. Grundman, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 34-year-old Kenosha man appeared in court Wednesday on accusations that he tased and slapped a 17-year-old at a graduation party in the Town of Wheatland, allegedly using a stun gun while intoxicated and then threatening violence when confronted. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Neglect Charge Filed After 3-Year-Old Found Wandering Kenosha Street Alone

Mary E. Spates, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing a felony child neglect charge after her 3-year-old son was found outside alone, wearing only underwear, in a high-traffic neighborhood early Sunday morning. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Prospect Heights Man Identified in Fatal Highway 50 Crash

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Authorities have identified the man killed in last week’s single-vehicle crash on Highway 50 as John B. Douglas, 69, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, according to an update issued Wednesday by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas was driving a full-sized pickup truck eastbound along the 22400 block of State Highway 50 on the evening of Friday, June 27, when

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Kenosha Judge Rejects Leniency, Jails Former Teacher in Grooming Case

Christian Enwright, 30, of Kenosha Crying in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Kenosha middle school teacher Christian Enwright was sentenced Tuesday to 15 months in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty to 15 counts of disorderly conduct stemming from what prosecutors described as a months-long grooming relationship with a 14-year-old student. Kenosha County

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