Kenosha Court Commissioner Heather Iverson To Run For Judge

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Kenosha Circuit Court Commissioner Heather Iverson
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Commissioner Heather Iverson, a dedicated public servant and life-long resident of Kenosha,
proudly announces her candidacy for Circuit Court Judge – Branch 3 in Kenosha County.
With a commitment to justice, community, and the values that make Kenosha special,
Commissioner Iverson is eager to use her extensive legal experience and commitment to public
service as a judge.

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Having served as Kenosha’s Circuit Court Commissioner since 2021, Commissioner Iverson
has a proven track record of fair and impartial decision-making. Prior to her appointment as
Circuit Court Commissioner, Iverson has worked as an attorney for the State of Wisconsin for
over 10 years safeguarding our community.

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In addition to her professional accomplishments, Heather is a proud resident of Kenosha
County. Raised in Kenosha, Heather has deep roots in the community, having witnessed its
growth and changes throughout her life. Her love for Kenosha and its people have inspired her
to dedicate her career to public service, ensuring that justice is served and the community’s
needs are met. Heather is a passionate volunteer in the Kenosha community having been the
President of the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, helping with the Kenosha Alzheimer’s walks,
talking to students about the rule of law and the importance it has in society. She understands
that a strong community relies on the dedication of its residents, and she has been actively
involved in various local initiatives that have made positive impacts in the community.

Kenosha County is where Heather and her family call home. Heather and her husband Mark
Iverson’s decision to raise their family in this county exemplifies her dedication to creating a
safer and more just community for everyone. Heather believes that understanding the unique
challenges and opportunities of our community is essential to making fair and informed
decisions as a judge.

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When asked about this choice, Heather stated, “I’m not just here to seek a position; I’m here to
serve the community I love. My family and I are proud to be part of Kenosha County, and I am
committed to upholding the principles of justice that make this place special. I want to ensure
that every individual who enters the courtroom receives a fair and impartial hearing. Kenosha
County deserves a judge who is committed to justice and understands the unique needs of our
community.”

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“Judge Schroeder has been a true pillar of justice in Kenosha County, and I am honored to
follow in his footsteps. His dedication to upholding the law and serving our community sets a
high standard, one that I am committed to maintaining and building upon.”

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With her extensive background, local ties, and commitment to public service, Commissioner
Heather Iverson is poised to continue to make meaningful differences in the Kenosha County
Circuit Court. Her candidacy is a testament to her dedication to the community, the law, and
justice for all. Kenosha residents can trust that Commissioner Iverson will bring honesty,
integrity, compassion, and deep understanding of the local community to the bench.
For further information, inquires, or to support Heather Iverson’s campaign, please visit:
http://www.IversonForJudge.com or email [email protected].

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    1. She is running for judge but her website doesn’t follow THE LAW. Make it make sense…

      Attribution Formats & Examples
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      A committee should identify itself as the source of a communication by the words “Paid for by” followed by the name of the committee. The attribution may also include the name of the committee’s treasurer or other authorized agent of the committee. Whether a committee directly pays for a communication or accepts a communication as an in-kind contribution, the committee is responsible for the communication and should be listed in the attribution (§ 11.1303(2)(b))

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    2. These comments did N O T go the way Heather and pals expected…

      Time people find out the truth about her and her squad. Kevin- maybe ask how only she knew the interview questions for commish and if she’ll have early access to debate questions too?!

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      1. She sure do get early access. She had a case settled 3 days before it was before her commission…isn’t that called judicial misconduct smh she always get early access and judge based off relationship and acquaintance. She will not make a good judge for the people of Kenosha

    1. Safeguarding the community as a child support agent? Nice spin shes gonna use alternate facts to seem qualifued

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      1. I’ve been saying since she took commission…she jokes and does not have any real interest in the community. Her goal is control by any means necessary. This lady pressured parents to pay child support, just to go back into the system to evict the parent she granted the cs motion. A fucking joke. Heather Iverson should not be commissioner or judge. Her place is with a therapist or priest….learn to be honest lady. All your karmic darts will reverse and come for yours too. Maybe then she’ll understand how it feels to be honest but stand before a narcissist who need votes to control….don’t vote her in or we’ll be sorry!

    2. She’s proven biased. I’ve been following her cases in eviction court…for a while. She’s not fair. Landlords in Kenosha should be held accountable for proven neglect, bullying, & retaliation antics. But she supports them its sad. I’m in a bad fight treated unfairly for 3 years so I left Kenosha and still was not given justice by this woman. So I’ve been sharing her cases. It’s a NO for me. She’s dangerously biased period!

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      1. Thank you for pointing out her ” close ties to the community”
        The sickness with locals has prevailed in this case.
        Foul courtroom conduct

    1. she’s whatever you want. Supported Becky and Samanthyy. Supported walker and Evers. zero loyalty and is pretending to be a conservative but look around her Trax record.

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        1. they call her Jody Junior for a reason and gurl it ain’t a good one.. 2nd biggest ego and pick-me energy in all the land

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        2. Now that I can see. Biased. The truth means nothing to her, she will use her lawyer ability to go around the true facts. It’s sad because she will have to sit where we sit one day.

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  1. The news story seems a lot like a reprinted press release. From what we hear it’s going to be between two younger attorneys. Iverson and her family have made donations to Republicans. The other guy and his family mostly to Democrats. None of that says squat about how they’d be as judges. Neither of them is perfect. I’m not supporting Iverson but I won’t bad mouth her, either. One thing I will say is that there’s never going to be another Judge Schroeder.

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    1. Bruce Schroeder was a Democrat. Appointed then elected DA as a Democrat, unsuccessful candidate for legislature as a Democrat and appointed circuit judge by a Democrat. Party labels don’t mean a damn thing.

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    2. Regurgitated PR release. She’s trashing all other judge wannabees behind there backs and following Sam/Jody playbook to get elected thru any mean necessary . get ready for more planted stories and schmear campaigns…………..

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          1. No prayer or unity and hidden infiltrations are our problem and it’s also the reason behind so much judicial miscommunication and information

      1. A lot of adjectives in this press release. Besides the fluff there’s this:

        “Judge Schroeder has been a true pillar of justice in Kenosha County, and I am honored to follow in his footsteps.” She hasn’t been appointed or elected to succeed him nor apply to be appointed to fill the vacancy.

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        1. Gonna be awkward when the new judge starts and she is running around the courthouse yapping about how honored she is…oh to be a fly on the wall

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    3. Noooooo way can we vote her in as a judge. Citizens in our community are blended. This lady is biased to wrong. I’ve seen her evict people when she should have reprimanded the landlord. She helping kenosha landlords who already take for granted that housing is horrible to say the least in Kenosha and treating people bad. The campaign to stop her from winning begun long ago. We should pay attention she’s not good for our community.

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  2. Doing some online looking. I think I’ve figured out the issues with the judges and commissioners in Kenosha. They basically do nothing for about 100k a year. Seems like the career criminals don’t like them, understood….. but the rest of the people who have disgust and disdain for them..: because they treat them like horse sh7t are people who make more money and have a better career then they. So they just want to punish the rest of us who bust our asses.

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    1. They sure do….I had a slum landlord for 3 years….end of story…I’m in appeal court to reverse a eviction. Off my ccap….just because this lady is biased. I had all my facts. Got counsel from legal aid. This commissioner Iverson ignored all facts promise….it’s so sad so sad. I’m awaiting fox6 and my attys to meet up…it’s sad we have to resort to public humiliation to get results from people who promise to serve and protect.

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      1. Tell fox news a man stood outside tcourthouse recently with a huge neon sign protesting her in custody case.. now she can’t do custody cases so Elizabeth and Micheal do them and but kevy refused to publish an article about it cuz he likes her now and showed his lack of press morals now hiding his story about her and how she was hired when they’re were actually qualified candidates. Member that Kevin cus we do pitch the article back up and let the people decide

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        1. I saw that, wasn’t sure what he was doing. Kevin like her, that’s one of kenoshas issues….good Ole buddy club….whatever happened to decency and honesty…jeeesh

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  3. She may be a commish and may have a law degree, but that doesn’t make her qualified to be a judge. Can’t Kenosha actually elect someone based on qualifications to do the job well vs based on who they know for once?!

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    1. It’s so sad that they keep this good Ole buddy club going. We need honest commissioners and judges who will not go against our community for a lie

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  4. Correction: Commissioner Iverson is one of three full-time circuit court commissioners in Kenosha County.

    Bill Michel and Elizabeth Pfeuffer are the other two.

    There are also several part-time supplemental commissioners who fill in “on call” as needed.

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    1. She made it seem like she was the only one in her press release – who wrote this junk? Off to great start… glad others share the truth

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      1. From her website: “Her passion and justice for the community led her to be hired as a special prosecutor for the Kenosha County District Attorney’s office. Heather then transitioned to serve as an attorney representing the State of Wisconsin for the Kenosha County Child Support Agency, dedicating over a decade to advocating for the welfare of children. During her tenure, Heather spearheaded a groundbreaking partnership between the District Attorney’s office and the Child Support Agency. This collaboration empowered her to take on the role of special prosecutor, handling all felony and misdemeanor cases related to child support.”

        Not quite accurate. The “ground” was already broken over 20 years earlier when DA Bob Zapf brought in a welfare fraud/criminal nonsupport prosecutor who worked with the Special Investigative Unit of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department that had five detectives assigned — two for welfare fraud, three for nonsupport. There was federal reimbursement for this. The prosecutor developed a screening protocol checklist to identify which nonsupport cases should be handled as criminal prosecutions and which were civil contempt actions. The next DA, Jambois, diluted the position and assigned the prosecutor to general prosecution duties.

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        1. Judge Gabriele handled those cases when she was in the DAs office. Before her Judge Ginkowski who was brought in by Zapf as part of the grant that set it up.

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        2. Passion and justice for the community. Looks like she’s just fattening the pockets of slum landlords and putting that community she cares so much for…at risk of a bigger serious homeless problem.

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  5. Maybe stay in that role rather than jump into the big leagues before ur ready.

    who wants a judge who wasn’t even cutting it as commissioner? heathers only commissioner because her BFFs got her the job over much higher better qualified lawyers. Too bad mathewson hid the real article cuz he named names and had photo proofs too. He’s really doing a disservice to our Kenosha community by hiding his proof…….

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  6. Judicial abuse or misconduct, hopefully important people who care are reading and positioning for change. Once she rules against you, getting housing is close to impossible for months sometime years. The landlord rerents the units and eviction again and again never making updates or repairs but in some cases increasing rent by 80% with no accountability. That does not sound like anyone who loves the community she was raised in.

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    1. They over charge us with housing vouchers. They watch to see the max section 8 will pay and they charge only the ones on section 8 that price. Just to steal money from housing.

  7. Commissioner Iverson I’m sure is a good person, she’s a mother, wife, daughter to someone so I won’t demean her. But what I will reveal is the fact that kenoshas housing situation is horrible and she has no doubt it is because she claims to be from kenosha. This town is too small for her not to be aware of the problems created by landlords, and management companies, and supported by the flawed eviction process. I won’t believe she’s not aware however I do believe she share some interest (who knows what) that benefits her with these landlords to keep helping them evict by retaliation. It’s horribly embarrassing because I was born and raised here.
    Watching her gives me the same chills I got when I was introduced to her years ago. I don’t believe she will be good for the judicial system. I cannot imagine her looking in the face of people she judicially mistreat and ask them to vote for her. We’re a small town.
    The Truth will be revealed just like always.
    Thank you

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    1. I agree that this is shaping up to be an unusual situation. In fairness, the deck in Wisconsin got stacked in favor of landlords during Gov. Walker’s era when most tenant protections were diluted and the laws were rewritten in favor of landlords. The Iverson/Cernak family donated at least $2100 to Gov. Walker’s campaign.

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  8. Unfortunately worst Governor Ever(s) gets to appoint his favorite. It is obvious that he doesn’t have Kenosha County in his best interest. Perhaps he doesn’t even know where we are located. Therefore, don’t be surprised if he appoints the most unqualified Commissioner ever instead of appointing Mrs. Iverson who is professional, experienced and well respected.
    We are in Kenosha, what’s new?

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    1. Don’t think she applied. There is a statewide committee that screens applicants and conducts a background check. That committee then sends its recommendation(s) to the Governor. It’s possible that he could appoint someone who wasn’t vetted but unlikely.

      1. I would think/hope that the governor would be more cautious this time around. His last appointment bombed but there are some new people on the screening committee. The process begins with filling out a lengthy questionnaire, completing essays and furnishing legal writing examples. There is also a background check to determine if there is anything in the applicant’s past that would impair their ability to serve as judge and/or would embarrass the appointing governor. Applicants have to agree to this character and fitness investigation in order to be considered for a governor’s appointment.

        1. She has naked photo scandal- no wonder she not apply.

          Kevin may regret posting but we don’t forget.

          He also posted about her special treatment from the good old girls club, aka mean girls. Now they include him so he feels popular good old kenosha high school aka courthouse. He doesn’t realize what they actually say about him.

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  9. The photo scandal wasn’t necessarily her fault, but just throw it on the pile when it comes to looking at a person’s character overall. She is not as professional or competent as portrayed. It’s clear she got to where she is based on who she knew, not what she knew. She’s in her current role for looks and not to support the community she loves so much (insert eye roll here), barely does the job she was hired (HIRED) to do, and is generally a real treat to be around if you are not on her good side (if she even has a good side). Being a mother, sister, daughter, wife–whatever, doesn’t mean you are exempt from your character being questioned and shortcomings discussed based on facts and statistics, which is just how it goes in politics.

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    1. She walked into commish interview fully &unfairly coached…check her text, emails and phone records and you’ll see…
      People like her are too dumb to cover up their actions. people complain about the old boys club but yhe taylor-swiftie barbie squads do the same BS

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KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already being held on a probation and parole hold is now facing a dozen criminal charges after investigators say he admitted receiving drug shipments through the mail for more than a year and serving as a distribution point for a drug trafficking organization operating out of his home near All Saints Elementary/Middle School. You must be logged

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Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Boyfriend With Nylon Cord, Holding Knife to His Throat Receives $1,000 Cash Bail

McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — McKenzie Klosowski, 18, of Kenosha, is charged with four crimes, including felony first-degree recklessly endangering safety and felony strangulation and suffocation, after authorities allege she wrapped a nylon cord around her boyfriend’s neck twice, restricting his breathing and causing him to fear she was trying to kill him, before later holding a

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Illinois Man Accused of Drunkenly Fleeing Police Before 90 MPH Crash Injuring Salem Lakes Driver Fails to Appear; Warrant Issued

Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Trevor Michael Kerin, 22, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, failed to appear for his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon in Kenosha County Circuit Court on charges stemming from an alleged drunken driving crash that injured another motorist after a police pursuit that began in Lake Geneva. Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

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$50,000 Cash Bail Set for Man Accused of Holding Woman Against Her Will, Stealing Her SUV and Leading Police Chase Through Soybean Field; Multiple Other Cases Remain Open

Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kimble B. Menard Jr., 36, of Rockford, Illinois, is charged in a new felony case stemming from an alleged June 19 incident in Pleasant Prairie. Klowatyj is being identified because she is also a defendant in other serious criminal allegations arising from the same investigation. Prosecutors allege Menard falsely

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House Allegedly So Filthy Cat Waste Could Be Smelled Blocks Away; Deputy Reportedly Left Covered in More Than 100 Fleas

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) WHEATLAND, Wis. — Louise R. Heeg, 47, of New Munster, and Danny R. Anderson, 61, also of New Munster, have been charged after a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy allegedly discovered a house being used exclusively to house cats in conditions so unsanitary that neighbors complained the smell of feces and ammonia

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Driver Found Unconscious Behind Wheel of Running SUV After Children Reportedly Said They Feared for Their Lives; Facing Bail Jumping Charges

Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating two separate bonds after Kenosha police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV while his children had earlier reported being frightened by his driving. Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You

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French Teacher Said Indian Trail Assistant Principal Asked Him to “Do Her Son a Favor” By Adding an Unearned Credit; KUSD Deemed Allegations ‘Unsubstantiated’

Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney was asking him to “do her son a favor” by helping the student obtain French credit for a semester in which he was not enrolled in the class. Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss later told Kenosha County Eye

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‘Everybody Knew’: Teacher Arrested Drunk After School Bus Hit-and-Run Was Previously Accused of Sliding Pen Toward Co-Worker’s Groin During Workplace Harassment Investigation

Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a school bus, fleeing the scene, and being arrested for operating while intoxicated, a female co-worker accused him of repeatedly making sexual comments during a staff training session, repeatedly saying the word “anal,”

Former Kenosha News Employee Denise Lockwood (D) Floods Inboxes Seeking Donations for ‘Nonpartisan’ Election Fund as Questions Persist About Earlier Emergency Funding Appeal

RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha News employee Denise Lockwood (D). The publication has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign for its election coverage, sending multiple donation solicitations to readers while questions remain unanswered about an earlier emergency appeal for operating funds. As previously reported

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Cold-Case Defendant Pleads Guilty to Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon

Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 death of Joseph Christol, bringing a resolution to a Pleasant Prairie cold-case homicide that remained unsolved for nearly five years. Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo

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Accused Serial Shoplifter Arrested on $15,000 Warrant; Court Appearance Today Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from a Pleasant Prairie Target was arrested Tuesday on a $15,000 cash arrest warrant that had been outstanding since June 9, the same day Kenosha County prosecutors filed a felony retail theft charge against her. Breanne M. Hart, 36,

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Woman Accused of 100 MPH New Year’s Day Chase Through Kenosha County Faces Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

Jacquise E. Smallwood, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of leading deputies on a high-speed New Year’s Day chase through Somers is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday after appearing in court on June 16, when Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica reduced her cash bail from $50,000 to $7,500. Jacquise E.

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Management Responds, City Leaders Don’t as Harborside Seniors Describe Weeks of Elevator Problems, Bed Bugs

Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager Melissa provided Kenosha County Eye with a detailed explanation for a recent elevator outage that allegedly left elderly and disabled residents stranded in their apartments for nearly two weeks, neither Mayor David Bogdala nor Fire Chief Dan Tilton

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Money to Colombia, a Kitchen Knife, and a Letter From the Victim: Kenosha Man Held on Felony Strangulation Charge

Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say he choked the mother of his child during an argument over sending money to family members in Colombia, leaving her with scratches on her neck and redness around one eye. Prosecutors charged Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas with felony strangulation

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Wanted Man Hides Under Mattress in Van at McDonald’s Parking Lot After Woman Tells Deputies He’s Not There; Felony Charges Filed Against Both

Joshua Dean Meinen, 43, of Brighton and Sheri Rose Stella, 44 of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Brighton man who was allegedly found hiding beneath a mattress inside a van at a McDonald’s parking lot after a woman told deputies he had already left the area saw his felony bail jumping case dismissed Tuesday, apparently due to a

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Third OWI Defendant Who Received No-Cash Bail Skipped Court, Prompting Judge to Order $10,000 Cash Warrant

Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — What is the worst that can happen when someone accused of a third drunk-driving offense is released on a no-cash bail? In the case of Richard T. Walters, prosecutors allege the answer included failing to appear in court, failing to comply with a court-ordered drunk-driving supervision program, and ultimately requiring a

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