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.
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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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Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she crossed the center line on Highway 83 Saturday morning, causing a devastating head-on crash that critically injured two sisters and led to a dramatic rescue from a burning vehicle. The suspect, Tegan S. Cox, 19,

Salem Lakes to Host Public Presentation on Tax Incremental Districts

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents in Salem Lakes will have an opportunity later this month to learn more about Tax Incremental Districts, commonly known as TIDs, during a public presentation hosted by village officials. The Village of Salem Lakes announced that it will hold a TID presentation on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 9814 Antioch Road.

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Kenosha Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography Held on $75,000 Cash Bail

Jose Eduardo Contento-Macas, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $75,000 cash bail after prosecutors accused him of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Kenosha Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Jose Eduardo Contento-Macas, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of

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Felon on Parole Accused of Tossing Backpack With Loaded Gun, Nearly 800 Grams of THC During KPD Surveillance

Skyler T. Whittaker, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 23-year-old Kenosha man on active parole is facing multiple felony charges after Kenosha police say they watched him repeatedly attempt to avoid officers before allegedly throwing a backpack containing a loaded handgun and marijuana onto a porch in a high-crime neighborhood on the city’s north side. Court Commissioner William “Bargain

KUSD Honors Employees Reaching 35 and 40 Years of Service

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District continued its Recognition Week celebration Thursday by recognizing employees who have dedicated decades of service to students, families and the Kenosha community. The district’s annual recognition effort honors staff members who have reached milestone anniversaries with KUSD, celebrating careers that in some cases have spanned an entire generation of students. Thursday’s honorees include employees reaching 35

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Kenosha Woman Accused of Pointing Gun at Herself During Domestic Incident Involving Infant

Alison Lorraine Creedon, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 31-year-old Kenosha woman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after police say she became intoxicated, struck her husband, grabbed a handgun, and pointed it at her own head while the couple’s 5-month-old child was nearby. Alison Lorraine Creedon, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view

Kenosha County Extends Free Well Water Testing for Flooded Areas Through End of May

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Residents whose wells may have been impacted by recent flooding can continue receiving free well water testing services through the end of May, according to Kenosha County Public Health. County officials announced Thursday that residents in flood-affected areas remain eligible for no-cost testing in an effort to help ensure drinking water safety following heavy rainfall and flooding conditions seen

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Union Grove Man Sentenced to Prison in Child Pornography Case After Nude Image of Young Girl Found on Phone at Dental Appointment

Thomas P. Moffat, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 63-year-old Union Grove man was sentenced Thursday to prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case that began when employees at a dental appointment allegedly spotted a nude image of a young child on his cellphone while helping him send documents. Thomas P. Moffat, of Union Grove(Kenosha County

KUSD Seeks Community Members for Chavez Learning Station Renaming Committee Amid National Controversy

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Unified School District is asking community members to apply for a committee that will review possible new names for the Chavez Learning Station after receiving community concerns about the current name. According to a news release issued Thursday by KUSD Chief Communications Officer Tanya Ruder, the district is forming a renaming committee that will evaluate recommendations and eventually

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Nedweski Honors Bristol Hero With State Capitol Flag After He Risked His Life to Save Woman From Burning Highway 83 Crash

SILVER LAKE, Wis. — Between sets Saturday night at Bender’s Bar and Grill, the crowd paused the music to honor a local man whose split-second actions likely saved a young woman’s life during a fiery head-on crash that occurred May 2 in Wheatland. State Rep. Amanda Nedweski presented 57-year-old Bristol resident Tom Nevala with a Wisconsin state citation and an American flag that

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Kenosha Man Who Pleaded Guilty in Child Solicitation Case Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Kenosha man who pleaded guilty the morning his jury trial was scheduled to begin in a felony child solicitation case was sentenced Friday to three years in prison by Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Michelle A. Havas. Paul A. Grasty, 39, of Kenosha(Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office) (File Photo by Kevin

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Lake Geneva Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $132,000 From Salem Lakes Gaming and ATM Business to Feed Gambling Habit

Michele T. Garreau, 45, of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 45-year-old Lake Geneva woman is accused of stealing more than $132,000 from a Salem Lakes-based ATM and gaming business over a period of several years, allegedly using much of the money to fuel what she described to investigators as a near-daily gambling addiction. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail

KUSD Closes Recognition Week by Honoring Spark Award Winners and Friends in Education

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Unified School District wrapped up its weeklong Recognition Week on Friday by celebrating employees and community members who district leaders say go above and beyond for students every day. The district honored its 2026 Spark Award winners — staff members recognized for exceptional dedication, leadership and service — along with this year’s “Friends in Education,” individuals and organizations praised

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Woman Accused of Drunken Head-On Crash That Critically Injured Two Sisters Held on $50,000 Cash Bail After Prosecutors Sought $250,000

Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Genoa City woman accused of causing a fiery head-on crash while intoxicated that critically injured two sisters was ordered held Friday on $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors initially sought $250,000 cash bail earlier in the case. The violent

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Kenosha Man Accused of Chasing Neighbor With Knife During Porch Dispute, Held on $2,500 Cash Bail

Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is accused of pulling a large knife on a neighbor during an argument over belongings left on a shared porch, leading to a physical fight that spilled into an apartment, according to newly filed felony charges. Joseph D. Plewka, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must

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Kenosha Man Accused of Choking Brother During Drunken Family Disturbance Held on $3,500 Cash Bail

Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man accused of choking his brother during a violent drunken disturbance inside a family home was ordered held Friday on a $3,500 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Nicholas S. Ocana, 38, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to

Riverport Chorus Wins Audience Choice Award for Second Straight Year

WILMOT, Wis. — The Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has once again earned top audience recognition at a regional a cappella competition, taking home the 2026 Audience Choice Bravo Award during the Region 3 Midwest Harmony Competition & Convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee. The Wilmot-based chorus received the award for the second consecutive year following its Open Division performance at

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Salem Man Accused of Holding Girlfriend Captive at Knifepoint, Threatening to Kill Her During Two-Day Domestic Violence Ordeal

Ascencion D. Obregon, 44, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond Friday for Ascencion D. Obregon, a 44-year-old Salem man accused of terrorizing his longtime girlfriend during what prosecutors describe as a two-day domestic violence incident involving threats to kill her, false imprisonment, and a knife. Prosecutors had asked

New Born Learning Trail Opens at Fox River Park to Promote Early Childhood Education

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Kenosha County officials and leaders from the United Way of Kenosha County recently celebrated the opening of a new early childhood education feature at Fox River Park aimed at helping young children learn through play. The new “Born Learning Trail” was unveiled during a May 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Area 1 on the south end of the park, alongside

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Milwaukee Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $5,000 From Kenosha Financial Business, THC Found During Arrest

Amir Lasean Bell, 28, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 from a Kenosha financial services business was ordered held Friday on a $1,000 cash bond by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors alleged he loaded company money onto his own card while working as an employee. Amir Lasean Bell,

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Pleasant Prairie Woman Charged With OWI 4th After Allegedly Driving Stolen Vehicle Without IID, Screaming Profanities at Scene

Kelsey E. Nottingham, 33, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 33-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman accused of driving drunk in a vehicle reported stolen by her ex-boyfriend was ordered held Friday on $5,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors charged her with OWI 4th offense and other crimes stemming from a late-night disturbance

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Judge Rossell Gives Kenosha Man Work Release in OWI 4th Case, Underscoring County’s Soft Treatment of Repeat Drunk Drivers

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Jason A. Rossell on Wednesday sentenced 44-year-old Kenosha man Jeremy D. Kipp to just 180 days of work release for felony OWI 4th offense, a sentence critics would say underscores how lightly the Kenosha County judiciary continues to treat repeat drunk-driving offenders — even those facing felony-level charges that many states punish far more severely. Kenosha County Circuit

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Zion Woman Arrested Nearly Two Years After Missing Court in Kenosha OWI 3rd Case, Given $5,000 Cash Bail by “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel

Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Illinois woman accused in a long-running Kenosha County OWI 3rd case was finally brought back before the court Friday after authorities arrested her on an outstanding warrant that had been hanging over her head for nearly two years. Teniesha L. Patton, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must

Racine Judge Dismisses Harassment Injunction Violation Charges Against Kenosha Drug-Using Therapist on Technicality; Kenosha County DA Vows to Refile

KENOSHA, Wis. — Criminal charges against a Kenosha therapist accused of repeatedly violating a harassment injunction were dismissed Friday by a Racine County judge on a technicality — but the Kenosha County District Attorney says he intends to refile the case. Niccolai’s OWI case, 5-count Misdemeanor case involving criminal Defamation, Computer Message-Threaten/Obscenity, Disorderly Conduct, two counts of Bail Jumping, and civil defamation suit

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Burlington Woman Facing Felony Charges After Fiery Wheatland Crash That Critically Injured Two Sisters; Heroic Bystander Pulled Young Woman From Burning Car

Tegan S. Cox, 19, of Burlington (facebook.com)Scene Photo by Gale Nevala WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 19-year-old Burlington woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she crossed the center line on Highway 83 Saturday morning, causing a devastating head-on crash that critically injured two sisters and led to a dramatic rescue from a burning vehicle. The suspect, Tegan S. Cox, 19,

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