Woman In Custody For Allegedly Striking, Killing, Dragging Pedestrian Under Car For Five Blocks

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Path Pedestrian Was Allegedly Dragged Underneath Vehicle Of Sheila Tennin And Killed

(This story has been updated to reflect the victim’s correct age due to a Police clerical error and to correct the point of alleged contact and the length that the man was dragged under the car.)

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Late last night, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at about 8:52 p.m., a man was walking when he was struck struck near the intersection of Sheridan Road and 58th Street. The man was identified as 52-year-old Troy Wohlgefahrt. It wasn’t until she drove a long distance dragging Wohlgefahrt, that the alleged driver, Sheila Tennin, 37, of Waukegan, IL stopped the vehicle. According to police, Tennin was under the influence of marijuana. She was also driving without a valid license.

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Marks Drawn On Sheridan Road By Investigators Showing The Path A Man Was Fatally Dragged
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

When police arrived at the intersection of 63rd Street and Sheridan Road, they discovered that the man was trapped under the vehicle. Kenosha Fire was able to free the man but unfortunately, his wounds were too great to survive despite the best efforts of paramedics.

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The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) was called to the scene to investigate. Investigators drew lines on the road highlighting the tragic path the man took while being dragged for almost a mile last night by the 27-year-old Illinois woman.

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According to police, Sheridan Road was closed between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

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Car Source – The Area Where Tennin Finally Stopped Her Car While Fatally Dragging A Man Last Night
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Car Source – The Area Where Tennin Finally Stopped Her Car While Fatally Dragging A Man Last Night
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Although the Kenosha Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, the pedestrian died on scene. There was a trail of blood in the roadway that Kenosha Fire had to wash down.

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Packaging For Life-Saving Medical Equipment
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Glove Worn By A Paramedic Attempting Life-Saving Measures.
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Charges of “Failure To Yield the Right-of-way, resulting in Death,” “Homicide by Vehicle – Use of Controlled Substance,” and “Operate Vehicle Without License – Causing Death,” are all charges that Kenosha Police are asking the Kenosha DA’s office to charge Tennin with.

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Lieutenant Josh Hecker – Kenosha Police Spokesman

“In 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported that ‘Impairment includes intoxication from drugs, controlled substances, and alcohol, all of which can increase one’s likelihood of being in a crash.’ Planning for a safe ride (taxi, ride-share, or a sober friend) is known to prevent accidents like this from happening,” said Kenosha Police Lieutenant Joshua Hecker.

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Sheila Tennin (37) Waukegan, IL
Burnt Signal Flares Used By Police
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Burnt Signal Flares Used By Police
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Marks Drawn On Sheridan Road By Investigators Showing The Path A Man Was Fatally Dragged
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Marks Drawn On Sheridan Road By Investigators Showing The Path A Man Was Fatally Dragged
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Marks Drawn On Sheridan Road By Investigators Showing The Path A Man Was Fatally Dragged
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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  1. How terrible! Thoughts and prayers to the family of the deceased. Our beautiful city is being taken over by thugs running for the border.

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    1. Coincidentally, the victim is a multi-convicted drunk driver himself. That, ladies and gentlemen, is called karma.

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      1. That is a disgusting thing to say, regardless of what this man may have done. He did not deserve to die this way. Try to stay on topic and stop blaming the victim.

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      2. I looked up Troy on CCAP and he certainly was not a model citizen-DUI’s and hit and run. He still didn’t deserve to be killed in this manner.

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      3. But even though he was, did he kill injure or harm anyone still no excuse, I’m sorry but this is one stupid dumb ass butch how the fuck do you nit know

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        1. First of all every one does have their opinion but if you don’t know the person and don’t know what you’re talking about sometimes it’s good just be quiet

      4. U are a dumasss bitch orange man hope u get ur karma pussy boy ! Pew pew god don’t like ugly and u one ugly mfer

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      5. Thats why he was walking. Everyone has the opportunity to learn from their past mistakes. NO ONE ever deserves to have their life taken this way. “You” oviously were never taught that if you dont have anything nice to say, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!

      6. He was also a million times better than you ever could hope to be as proof that he would never write something so hateful about you no matter how much you deserve to have been the one in his place instead. My cousin wasnt perfect but he loved us deeply and would do anything for us.

      1. Accident he was dragged almost a mile. Free her she killed someone, Hopefully he died at impact but we will never know,

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        1. Shelia Tennin, I’m putting in god hands. You are a good person. That’s was accident. People needs leave you alone. She freak out, what would had done in that situation. We all make mistake. Stop judging. Lets the lord be with you. Wisconsin law is very different, they try to hang up people life up there. But god has the last said so. Yall keep blowing this situation up. I think because she a black woman. Leave her alone. We love you Shelia. RIP that man pass away. Very sorry. But Shelia made a mistake have some mercy on her. Please 💯🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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          1. A mistake isn’t driving without a license, insurance. A mistake isn’t dragging someone for 6 blocks. Quit justifying breaking the law to fit your dumb ass agenda. Maybe she should have made better choices. Your paragraph here don’t take away what she did.

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          2. Pointing out the multiple laws that were broken, along with expressing a need for this criminal to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law is NOT judging.

      2. She was high as a kite. Messing yourself up that much is no accident. She didn’t even notice something large dragging under her car for 7 blocks. Someone had to tell her to stop…. she wasn’t scared… she was oblivious to everything. She’s a menace when free.

        Don’t excuse stupidity. If she wants to get that f#cked up, then she has to face the consequences.

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      3. It’s truly unfortunate, but that was a long drive. I empathize for her and pray God is in her side for the sake of her children

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      4. I’ve always found it perplexing why individuals opt to flee when fear strikes. The repercussions often exceed facing the consequences head-on. This situation serves as a prime illustration of that principle!

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      5. She should have never been behind driving. Choices and consequences.
        Wisconsin needs harsher punishment for those that harm or kill people because of their poor Choices.

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      6. You are terribly wrong. Not an accident at all. She chose to do wrong when not having the legal right to operate a vehicle and even do so under the influence. She deserves her punishment.

      7. She was high, hit someone and dragged his body down the road all without a valid license. She is exactly where she deserves to be.

      8. It’s always somebody on here that likes to speak out loud don’t know the person or nothing and just have so much to say let it be them though it will be the other way around

  2. How horrific. I hope this family gets the justice they deserve, but it still won’t bring them back. 😪

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  3. Surely we can trace the root of this issue to MAGA and Trump right?? Lock her up, throw away the key.

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    1. Another driver that shouldn’t have been driving. Carelessly driving and this one took a life. Mine and my husbands life was almost taken by a careless driver that shouldn’t have been driving. There’s too much of this going on!! Signed, still healing.

  4. You did not even get his age right! This is a tragedy I sure didn’t need to see some of those photos. It’s already in my mind how far he was dragged why do I have to see the lines of it. Really a discarded glove.

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    1. I am sorry for your loss, this was certainly a senseless tragedy and his killer should be held accountable. May Troy rest in eternal peace and his loved ones find comfort in their memories, although under such circumstances comfort is a long way off. I am disgusted by the behavior of the driver and pray she pays legally.

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    1. My gawd, you’re a genius! I’m littering was the most important thing on their minds when they’re trying to save someone’s life.

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    1. How do you figure it’s dangerous?? The only danger is when people drive under the influence of whatever and are impaired!! Otherwise it’s not dangerous if you know how to drive and pay attention to what’s going on around you when driving!! Talk about stupid comments!!

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  5. More than marijuana to hit someone without knowing it & dragging him almost a mile! I hope the true drugs are shared with us. I smoked for 50 years and never even came this close to stupid! Please find out what the real toxins were. Some good prison time 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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    1. Nope. Just pot. The stuff today is NOT the ditch weed you had in high school. And when people smoke all day, they’re just useless as human beings.

      They even have gummies now so people can pretend they’re not druggies.

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      1. first time you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco you’ll have the spins worse than the first time smoking pot. Once tolerance is established it’s no different than drinking coffee.

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  6. Hopefully she stays in jail for a long time. How do you not know you hit a person and continue to drag them almost a mile. Insane.

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  7. Kevin, check out the report of the other girl who saw all those cops and flashing lights and barricades…. and still drove through a homicide scene. Another upstanding druggie citizen.

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  8. Loving mother, and very great auntie to all nieces and nephews free her. y’all are just ignorant so I don’t blame you for assuming. They let Kyle out after the mass shooting yall was real quiet but imma let God do the rest of the talking and all love to the person who died rest easy

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    1. Your stupid bitch Kyle Rittenhouse was self defense plus one left pedophile, your so called auntie should be tied to a bottom if a car and dragged eye fir eye bitch m, RIP prayers to his family

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      1. You need a snickers, calm down. Your over zealous reaction makes the reader not even care about the point you’re trying to make, right or wrong.

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      2. Actually Rittenpuss was a moron child who brought trouble upon himself. No one needs to talk about him anymore. He’s off offending all the POC.

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    2. “Loving mother” should’ve been home with her kids then instead of cruising Kenosha.

      Criminals go to jail. She’s in jail. She’s a criminal.

      Maybe if y’all cared so much, you might’ve told her to quit smoking 24/7.

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    3. I wish we had a death penalty, and your sentence of death should be the manner you killed the victim.

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    4. Troy was also a loving family member and now we will never see him again thanks to your loving “mother and aunt” so no sorry i hope she rots her ass in jail for the rest of her life.

        1. Just assuming a car drug him? Did he put himself under the car? Oh wait he drug himself along the street. That’s it!

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        2. How the fuck does one assume this? She was arrested and tons of witnesses, oh and the victim was under her car. Thats the problem with this society, idiots like you want everyone “free” while they commit crimes. Maybe be better family member and not a ignorant POS

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    1. Your auntie is why WI needs the death penalty. She’s a monster who had no business behind the wheel of a vehicle, and now a man is dead as a direct result of her irresponsible, illegal, and deadly decision.

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        1. So she did have a valid drivers license? She could legally drive? She wasn’t under the influence of either alcohol or drugs?

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            1. Oh, I read it. I read that she was high and murdered someone. I’m wondering how her “family” can say that she’s not a monster, when the article clearly provides facts that speaks to her horrific crime.

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              1. Aww are you big mad or little? Bro don’t know nobody and saying a whole lot of nothing 😐 just loud and wrong

              2. Sounds like the family of the trash who came to town to get high and kill are the ones who are “big mad.”

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              3. Just loud and wrong!! You don’t even know nobody at all which is crazy that you and anyone else who agrees with you is still talking

              4. Hurt your feelings that the truth is out there about Auntie Shitbag? Mathewson is the most reliable source of information in SEWI, if he says it’s true- he’s double & triple checked before he’s published the story.

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              5. Honey bun why don’t you you looks like you got your evidence which is a bunch of nonsense! Aye free my auntie though 😝😝😝🫵🏻

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              6. Your auntie is going to prison for a long time, and hopefully she’s “dealt with” appropriately in there. Witnesses, DL checks, and drug tests prove that your aunt is guilty- scared or not, she made a series of terrible decisions, and now she MUST face the consequences of those decisions.

                Facts are facts, sweetheart, regardless of how much you want to believe she should get away with it.

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              1. Nah, I’ll speak out about how necessary it is to prosecute criminals, murderers, to the fullest extent of the law, until my last breath. No justice, no peace, right? Justice is this woman going to prison forever.

        2. The real monster here is drugs. Get a job and quit smoking weed and whatever other useless poison you do.

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          1. Drugs are not the problem, PEOPLE are the problem! Yes, drugs are a stupid idiots choice, but like guns, knives, firebombs most anything else it comes down to people. Fucking worthless shitbag people.

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            1. The real problem is that people walked away from Christ. He’s still there and there is still time to get back on the narrow road.

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        3. You are easily the biggest idiot on this platform. Free my auntie. Fuck outta here. Lock that loser up forever

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            1. Nah, I’ll speak out about how necessary it is to prosecute criminals, murderers, to the fullest extent of the law, until my last breath. No justice, no peace, right? Justice is this woman going to prison forever.

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            2. Always the losers of society that say free em after they commit a crime. Low life’s of this world. Some day you will grow up and not be a piece of shit

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  9. So much faux outrage… if she was white and the victim black, you’d be screaming for her to be released.

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    1. Oh here we go…your intelligence is lacking, so you play the race card!!! I’ll be nice and just say…your an idiot!!

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    2. If a white man ran a black woman down, uptown would be burning again.

      That’s how that works. If a deeply melanated individual is harmed by a white individual, cities burn and stores are looted.

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  10. I know Sheila and she has two wonderful children. Truth is even marijuana should not be smoked in their vehicles. This is a normal scene in both Illinois and Wisconsin. It is as illegal as drinking and driving . The comments here tend to be really ignorant and help no one. It is sad a lost life and an altered family. Show a little class and sympathy for everyone involved .

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    1. Coming on here stating “my auntie innocent” is just ridiculous. There are witnesses and video clearly showing a grown woman running over a man, then dragging him into mush. And she acted like it was no big deal.

      Stop acting like children and realize that this is a homicide… not “auntie” got a ticket. Auntie should go to prison. And maybe y’all should flush the joints and be better people. Being a druggie doesn’t excuse stupidity.

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      1. Not to mention, this is Wisconsin not Illinois!! We have no SAFE-T Act, so don’t expect her home any time soon!!

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  11. Labeling this woman as a “thug” is unwarranted, especially considering her lack of a criminal record. While some advocate for her release, it’s essential to acknowledge that a life was lost, and accountability is imperative. Claims of ignorance are dubious, as comments from acquaintances suggest she panicked. While the incident may have been accidental, the outcome underscores the importance of halting when possible to avoid tragedy for all involved.

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    1. Lack of a record is not indicative of a lack of criminal behavior. She didn’t have a drivers license- why? She was driving- doubtful that this was the first time that this woman drove (without a valid drivers license). Also doubtful that at 37, this was the first time she did drugs.

      The nature of this murder would strongly indicate that she has a past history full of criminal activity— even if she’s gotten away with it.

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  12. How absolutely horrific. They had better actually press charges and not let her out on a low or no cash bail. What scum this woman

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  13. Rest in peace Troy 💔😢 hope that ugly rat rots in prison ! U didn’t deserve to die that way ! U will always be in our hearts ! Can’t wait till justice is served !!!

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      1. I bet u a fucking bum loser low life piece of shit just like ur ugly bald headed TT trash belong underground!

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          1. Your level of commitment to being stupid is commendable. You’ve really put your whole mind to being a complete dumbass, and you’re going for it, balls to the walls. Great job. Hopefully one day this level of commitment will help you achieve something positive. However- your commitment to being a dumbass about “free(ing) TT” on a local news site just ain’t it.

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  14. Tragic story. Lets for the time being set aside the backgrounds of the two people involved in this. No one deserves to die like that . With that being said, the young women took a life and now should forfeit her freedom she was in the wrong hands down . Common since would dictate to a operator of a vehicle that when your vehicle is dragging a large object you stop and investigate. It appears neither happened and or did happen and the driver choose to continue to drive hoping that the person would drop off like a bad muffler. Gravley will throw this case to his two go to socialist buddies (Racine or Walworth) due to the fact he might get his BLM card revoked for actually doing his job. Yes with his eye on being the key note speaker at the George Floyd summer remembrance day celebration he will drop this case like a fire bomb on a August night in Kenosha ! Justice served ? I guess it depends on which side of the road you drag this down !

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    1. My guess is that being impaired, she was clueless she even hit someone (why she didn’t stop), let alone dragging that person 3/4 of a mile!! Life in prison sounds like a good deal for her actions!

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  15. another out of towner committing crimes in are town We need to stop these people at the border make it hard for them to even come into are town, all they do is make trouble.

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      1. Racist bitch a color is a fucking color tf don’t matter what color u are it 2024 ! Blue pink white black purple rainbow this ain’t got shit to do what happend that bitch dragged him prolly high off crack and myth from the look of her picture crack head ass bitch

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  16. Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one for thine is the kingdom the power and the glory for ever and ever Amen

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  17. I feel so sorry for both families and I know that Sheila has never harmed anyone, Even a bug!!! But I know everyone is pissed or wandering what and why. I think that’s a God question, my prayers are with the families and I don’t know what’s next but that lady is not the type of person that would hurt anyone intentionally. I’m sorry but I had to share this everyone stay positive we all have made mistakes even if it was a accident.

  18. All fell from the same family tree.
    Unevolved animals that probably learned to drive in a stolen vehicle.

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Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Scott E. Belott, 47, of Salem, has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after prosecutors allege he threatened to kill a fellow postal employee, other post office staff, and his own dogs during a phone call while intoxicated. You must be logged in to view the rest of this

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Longtime Kenosha Public Library Employee, 62, Passes Away of Natural Causes; All Library Branches Closed Friday as Staff Mourn

Edmund “Ed” Godula, 62, Right KENOSHA, Wis. — Edmund “Ed” Godula, 62, a longtime Kenosha Public Library employee who worked for the library system for more than 20 years, passed away of natural causes after coworkers became concerned when he failed to report to work for several days. Kenosha Northside Library(Cell Phone Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged

Wisconsin Awards $14,500 Tourism Grant To Promote Upcoming Keys to Kenosha Event

KENOSHA, Wis. — The upcoming Keys to Kenosha event received a boost this week after the Wisconsin Department of Tourism awarded organizers a $14,500 marketing grant to help promote the community celebration. The grant was formally presented Wednesday during a ceremony on the steps of the Simmons Neighborhood Library. Mayor David Bogdala thanked the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for supporting the event, which

Massive Multi-Agency Water Rescue Ends After No Victim Found In Kenosha Harbor

UPDATE (8:35 p.m.): The Kenosha Fire Department said Thursday evening that after an extensive multi-agency search, responders determined no one was missing and no victim was located. KENOSHA, Wis. — A man is presumed dead after witnesses reported seeing him jump into Lake Michigan from a ladder along the North Pier in the Kenosha Harbor Thursday afternoon, triggering a massive multi-agency water rescue

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Racine Man Charged In Two Kenosha Rooftop Burglaries That Targeted ATMs; Already Held In Racine County Jail In Similar Case

Kevantae Jordan Oliver, 35, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevantae Jordan Oliver, 35, of Racine, has been charged in Kenosha County with six felony counts alleging he carried out two rooftop burglaries targeting ATMs at Kenosha businesses. Oliver is currently being held in the Racine County Jail after authorities arrested him in Racine County during what prosecutors describe as another

National Night Out Events Planned At Six Locations Across Kenosha County On Aug. 4

KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents across Kenosha County will have six opportunities to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with neighborhood events designed to strengthen community relationships and promote crime prevention through community engagement. Kenosha County Gang Prevention will host its annual National Night Out event from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot outside the county’s new Human Services Building,

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Kenosha County DA Charges Six With Failing To Submit DNA Samples; Arrest Warrants Sought

Top row (left to right): Jakob G. Dowling, 25; Marcellus M. Starks, 30; George H. Osorio, 54Bottom row (left to right): Desirae F. Lovett, 23; Jordan A. Bailey, 22, (Not pictured: Roxanne R. Diaz, 41, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday charged six people with intentionally failing to submit a biological specimen, alleging

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Kenosha Felon Accused Of Dealing More Than 280 Grams Of THC, Possessing 75 Hydrocodone Pills Gets $750 Cash Bail

David E. Young II, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — David E. Young II, 43, of Kenosha, a convicted felon who prosecutors say is on state parole for prior drug trafficking and firearm convictions, is accused of possessing more than 280 grams of THC products with intent to deliver, illegally possessing 75 hydrocodone pills prescribed to another person, carrying a

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Woman Accused Of Attacking Boyfriend After Finding Him In Bed With Another Woman Posts Cash Bail

Stephanie Vargas, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Stephanie Vargas, 25, of Kenosha, posted a $650 cash bail Thursday and was released after prosecutors charged her with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, both with domestic abuse enhancers, stemming from a confrontation that allegedly began when she found her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Stephanie Vargas, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Smashing More Than $100 Worth Of Liquor Bottles After Refund Dispute

Chasity N. Johnson, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Chasity N. Johnson, 29, of Kenosha, has been charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property after prosecutors say she entered a Kenosha liquor store and intentionally knocked bottles of alcohol from displays following a dispute over a declined card payment. Chasity N. Johnson, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must

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Kemper Center to Celebrate 50 Years With Full Day of Cars, Music, History, Market and Fireworks

KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha’s most recognizable lakefront landmarks will mark a major milestone later this month as Kemper Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with a day-long community festival featuring a classic car show, public market, live music, free mansion tours and a fireworks finale. The free celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, on the Kemper Center and Anderson Arts

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Kenosha Man Accused of Sexual Assault Held on $10,000 Cash Bail

Travis J. Morrison Sr., 51, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Travis J. Morrison Sr., 51, of Kenosha, was ordered held on a $10,000 cash bond Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum after prosecutors charged him with one felony and two misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident. Morrison is charged with third-degree sexual assault, a Class G felony;

Hope Council Unveils New Brand, Renewed Vision for the Future

KENOSHA, Wis. — One of Kenosha County’s longest-serving nonprofit organizations has a new look, but the mission that has guided it for more than half a century remains unchanged. Hope Council recently unveiled a new logo and visual identity that leaders say better reflects the organization’s evolution while reaffirming its longstanding commitment to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate substance use, recovery, prevention,

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Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography Held on $75,000 Cash Bail After Investigators Say He Secretly Photographed Juvenile Girls at Beach

Mibsam Daniel Medrano-Cruz, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Mibsam Daniel Medrano-Cruz, 22, was ordered held on a $75,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum after being charged with one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a Class D felony. Prosecutors allege Medrano-Cruz possessed a video depicting children engaged in sexually explicit conduct and that investigators also

Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue Adds Rapid Response Truck to Improve Firefighting with Limited Staffing

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue has placed a new rapid response pickup truck equipped with an Ultra High-Pressure (UHP) fire suppression system into service, a move officials say will allow firefighters to begin attacking fires much faster while operating with limited staffing. The vehicle, funded by the Village of Twin Lakes, is designed to serve as the department’s first-arriving fire apparatus

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Man Facing Three Felonies and Five Misdemeanors in Two Cases Released on No-Cash Bail by New Court Commissioner

Charles W. Randle, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Charles W. Randle, 64, of Kenosha, was released Monday on no-cash bail in two separate criminal cases after appearing before newly appointed Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. In the felony case, Randle is charged with felony intimidation of a victim, strangulation and suffocation, false imprisonment, misdemeanor battery, resisting an officer, and

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New Court Commissioner Releases Man Accused of Breaking Victim’s Facial Bones on No-Cash Bail

Damian T. Castillo, 23, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — In one of his first felony initial appearances since taking the bench, newly appointed Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum on Monday released Damian T. Castillo, 23, of Twin Lakes, on a $7,500 no-cash bail despite allegations that he fractured another man’s facial bones and threatened a witness into lying to

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45 Kenosha Convicts Seek Governor’s Commutations; Murderers, Drug Dealers, Robbers Among Applicants as First Hearings Begin Without Any Kenosha Cases

Kenosha Convicts(Wisconsin DOC) KENOSHA, Wis. — Forty-five people convicted in Kenosha County have asked Gov. Tony Evers to reduce their prison sentences through executive commutation, according to records obtained by Kenosha County Eye. The applicants include inmates convicted of first-degree intentional murder, felony murder, reckless homicide, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, armed robbery, heroin trafficking, aggravated battery, bank robbery, and numerous

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Kenosha County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Placed on Administrative Leave as Internal Investigation Underway

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Ryan Markowski(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A veteran lieutenant with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has been placed on administrative leave while the agency conducts an internal investigation, according to the department’s second-in-command. Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Ryan Markowski(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in

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$150,000 Cash Bail Set for Kenosha Man Charged With 15 Child Pornography Felonies

Andrew Marcus Doss, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man is being held on a $150,000 cash bond after prosecutors charged him with 15 felony counts of possession of child pornography, a bail amount that appears to be roughly five to 10 times higher than what is typically imposed in Kenosha County for similar cases. Andrew Marcus

Steil Campaign Reports $6.3 Million War Chest, Far Outpacing Challengers

JANESVILLE, Wis. — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil’s campaign says it has built a sizable financial advantage heading into the 2026 election cycle, reporting more than $6.3 million cash on hand — a total the campaign says is more than 35 times the combined cash reserves of all three of his opponents. According to a campaign news release issued Friday, Steil also raised more

Kenosha County Begins Work on New Five-Year Community Health Improvement Plan

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Public Health has begun developing a new five-year Community Health Improvement Plan, a state-required roadmap that will help guide local health priorities through the end of the decade. The updated plan is being created through the Kenosha County Thrive initiative following a countywide community health survey conducted last year. The Thrive initiative is a community-guided effort led by

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Kenosha Woman Accused of Crashing Into Pole at More Than Double the Legal Limit, Seriously Injuring Teen; Court Commissioner Sets only $750 Cash Bail

Sarina N. Acosta, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sarina N. Acosta, 18, of Kenosha, is accused of driving at more than double the legal alcohol limit before crashing her car into a utility pole, leaving a 16-year-old passenger with a fractured femur that required surgery. Despite the serious felony allegation, Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set only $750 cash bail

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Trevor Man Accused of Punching 4-Year-Old Child in Face; Commissioner Sets $10,000 Cash Bail

Brian G. Vedder Jr., 24, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Brian G. Vedder Jr., 24, of Trevor, is facing a felony charge after prosecutors allege he intentionally punched a 4-year-old child in the face, leaving the boy with a swollen, bruised eye and other injuries. Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set a $10,000 cash bail Friday during Vedder’s initial appearance. Brian

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Salem Lakes Postal Worker Accused of Threatening to Kill Co-Workers, Dogs

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Scott E. Belott, 47, of Salem, has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after prosecutors allege he threatened to kill a fellow postal employee, other post office staff, and his own dogs during a phone call while intoxicated. You must be logged in to view the rest of this

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Longtime Kenosha Public Library Employee, 62, Passes Away of Natural Causes; All Library Branches Closed Friday as Staff Mourn

Edmund “Ed” Godula, 62, Right KENOSHA, Wis. — Edmund “Ed” Godula, 62, a longtime Kenosha Public Library employee who worked for the library system for more than 20 years, passed away of natural causes after coworkers became concerned when he failed to report to work for several days. Kenosha Northside Library(Cell Phone Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged

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