Rittenhouse Friend Dominick Black Failed To Report For Jail Sentence – Fate Unknown

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Dominick Black (21) In court (Right) Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner (Left)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Dominick Black, better known as the man who bought the rifle Kyle Rittenhouse used to kill two men and wound a third in a self-defense shooting, has failed to report to jail as ordered by a Kenosha County judge. On February 15, 2023, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Angelina Gabriele sentenced the 21-year old to three years of probation and 6 months jail time for felony fleeing and eluding police. She ordered that he report to the Kenosha County Jail the following Saturday, February 18, 2023. After court, Black’s attorney asked for an additional month and Judge Gabriele granted the extension and delayed it until March 18, 2023. Black hired a new attorney and his attorney again petitioned the court for another month. Gabriele denied this request on March 14, 2023. Yesterday, Black was a no-show. In Wisconsin, failure to report to jail is a felony and Black could be charged. KCE is has been made aware of a health issue with Black, who now lives in Maryland. These health concerns may have hampered Black’s ability to report to jail yesterday.

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KCE reached out to Black’s defense attorney and the DA’s office. Black’s attorney, Brad Novreske of Kuchler & Cotton, S.C., did return our communication but told us that at this time, no public statement will be made. We will include any response from the Kenosha DA’s office if one is received.

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Dominick Black and Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

On May 13th, 2022, Dominick fled from police on a motorcycle and caught a felony charge of fleeing and eluding police, that carries a maximum prison sentence of 3.5 years. He had cocaine in his blood. He was given a bail of $5,000 by Court Commissioner Dick Ginkowski.

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Dominick D. Black and Defense Attorney Benjamin Schwarz
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

On July 7th, 2022, Black was alleged to have violated his bond by riding his motorcycle without a motorcycle license and a suspended driver’s license. The group he was with fled from police. Black lied to police and said he wasn’t riding his motorcycle, even after admitting he was. His girlfriend told police the truth. On July 8, 2022 Court Commissioner Loren Keating gave Black a $2,000 bail. He was charged with Felony Bail Jumping which includes a maximum prison sentence of 6 years.

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Dominick Black and Defense Attorney had Shamali
(Cell Phone Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

On July 11, 2022, Black was charged with his third felony case. He was charged with another count of Felony Bail Jumping for allegedly possessing a controlled substance in defiance of his bond. According to the criminal complaint, on July 2, 2022 (Before 2nd Motorcycle Arrest) police were called to Dominick’s home for a drug overdose. Black allegedly took Fentanyl and cocaine. According to Dominick’s friend who called the police, he witnessed Black snort cocaine at about 2 or 3 pm. He later heard a thump and realized Black was about to pass out. Black pleaded with his friend not to call police and to get rid of the drugs. His friend, thankfully ignored Black’s request and called for help. When police arrived, Black was near death and breathing agonaly. He was given two doses of Narcan and still didn’t wake up. It wasn’t until Kenosha Fire Department personnel administered Narcan through an IV, did Black wake up. Since taking illegal drugs is a violation of bond, Black was charged again.

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Kenosha Circuit Court Judge Angelina Gabriele
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

On February 15, 2023, Black’s attorney and the DA’s office resolved all three cases with a plea agreement. They appeared just after 4 p.m. in front of Judge Angelina Gabriele.

Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Daniel Tombasco
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Daniel Tombasco asked the court to adhere to the plea agreement negotiated between the parties to withhold sentence and impose probation. He told the court that the state does take fleeing an officer seriously. “I do think your honor, that probation is appropriate in this case. I do think there are clear probationary needs…..In some respects, I do think Mr. Black is very fortunate that the cocaine that he ended up overdosing on did not have a fatal impact on him. We know very well in this court system that people every single day in Kenosha County are ingesting substances that are frankly killing them. So I think he really should count his blessings.”

Tombasco addressed Black’s substance issues and his supervisory needs. He noted that Black cannot own a firearm for the rest of his life as a convicted felon. Tombasco asked for no jail time.

Dominick Black (21) In court Today (Right) Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner (Left)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner asked the court to place Black on probation for 18 months, noting his young age and lack of criminal record. She told the court that Black has a son and his current girlfriend in Maryland is pregnant with Black’s second child. He is working as a framer for a remodeling company. “He really has turned his life around in Maryland and I do believe the character letters do truly reflect that. He’s doing really well right now. Growing up for Mr. Black wasn’t easy. He grew up with his Mom – he grew up with his two siblings and unfortunately at the age of 15 his father passed away due to suicide…..He’s also had a lot of personal stress. It’s no surprise that people know who Mr. Black is. And that’s because of his involvement in a high-media case. Because of that, he’s has strangers approach him, he feels not safe. He thinks it’s about time to talk to someone about this personal stress.” Attorney Gardner was talking about his involvement in the Rittenhouse case. “He feels so much better now that he’s off of marijuana and cocaine,” Gardner continued.

Dominick Black (21) In court Today (Right) Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner (Left)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Black used his right to address the court. He shed some tears as he apologized to the people whose lives he put in danger, including the law enforcement officers.

Kenosha Circuit Court Judge Angelina Gabriele
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Judge Gabriele didn’t seem to agree with the plea recommended, and in fact, jumped the deal. Jumping plea deals is rare in Kenosha County, but in Wisconsin, judges have complete control over the sentencing. “I want you to understand, Mr. Black, that I treat theses cases very seriouslyAs the state indicated, there’s been an increase in the number of fleeing cases. There is this just prevalent disregard for the safety of others and the safety of law enforcement and that has translated, apparently into an increase in the number of cases of people deciding that they can just simply flee the officers and damn everyone else who may be in their way,” said Judge Gabriele.

Gabriele gave Black 6 months of conditional jail time and ordered him to report to the Kenosha County Jail on Saturday, February 18. She later delayed the turn in date to March 18, 2023 and refused a second delay request. He will have no release for work or any other reasons. She also sentenced Black to three years of probation and allowed him to transfer it to Maryland, where he lives now. Although Gabriele gave Black jail time, she showed him mercy by allowing him to have the case expunged if he stays out of trouble for the duration of his probation. An expungement would remove the court records from public inspection, but won’t restore his second amendment rights. In court today were Dominick’s girlfriend and a close friend. His girlfriend just found out before the February hearing that she is pregnant. Neither Black, nor his attorney wished to speak to the media after the February hearing.

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Dominick Black (21) In court Today (Right) Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner (Left)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
ADA Daniel Tombasco (Right) Defense Attorney Michelle Gardner (Right)
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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  1. This is how our court system works everyday. Turds like this who are not contributing anything to society are given extension after extension as they continue to endanger all of us with their crimes. The only reason anyone is seeing this is because he is tied to Rittenhouse. THIS IS HOW EVERY CRIMINAL GETS TREATED WITH KID GLOVES. They are taught in school that they are “entitled to 1000 chances” and it continues into adulthood. If you come to court and can’t produce a current check stub, or a current school enrollment; there is no need for you to be out on bond.

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    1. Sounds like you’re arguing with yourself, you say he’s getting treated like this because of the writtenhouse connection and then in the next breath say this is what happens to everyone? The fact that he disobeyed the order shows he hasn’t gotten away with anything yet, he’s actually going to be doing more time since he is a serial screw up.

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    2. You are adding a good kid to the array of criminals in the world. Dominick has been working…out of wisconsin for over 2years. In Wisconsin is where the trouble was and is for him. He doesn’t want to be in the spot light but hateful people can’t leave him, or others involved in the Rittenhouse case, alone. This is a young kid (young mind) trying to handle some real grown up SHIT! Give him a break

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      1. You have a strange definition of a “good kid” I don’t think that I’d define one who had to take a plea deal or get sentenced to prison time as a good kid.

        He added himself to the list of criminals.

  2. Love this judge, as she jumped the plea deal and still gave him some jail time!! Other judges and the DAs office need to take notice on how to deal with criminals and stick the charges to these criminals!!

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