Kenosha County DA’s Office Dismisses Serious Cases Against Powerful Racine Man And His Wife

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Today, at the direction of Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley (D), a Kenosha County prosecutor dropped serious charges against the former Racine Emergency Management Director and his Wife. Jamie McClendon, the attorney for the alleged victim, told the judge that neither Graveley nor Gaertner would communicate with her. She objected to the charges being dismissed. The alleged victim also pleaded for the charges not to be dismissed. The judge dismissed the charges anyway.

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Graveley (D) and his Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner have been very soft on the duo since the beginning. Gravely and Gaertner both charged the Kerners on March 20, 2023 – James, with 10 felonies, and Tiana, with 20. The two prosecutors took steps to keep the two out of jail, by not issuing a warrant or having them arrested, but instead, sending them summons in the mail.

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The 30 pages in the criminal complaints detail allegations that are as bad as they get. James (Jay) Kerner (46) and his wife, Tania Kerner (43), both of Mt. Pleasant, WI, were facing 86 and 189 years in prison respectively. Jay Kerner was fired as the director of emergency management for Racine County shortly after the allegations were made. He was a high-ranking employee with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections before that.

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According to the criminal complaints, on October 13, 2022, a scared 13-year-old little girl told her friend’s Mom that over the last three years, she had been physically and sexually abused by her 43-year old stepmother, Tiana. She told her friend that she didn’t want to go home. She had visible bruises. She detailed physical abuse including being beaten with a hammer and wooden pole, being strangled to the point of losing consciousness, and being waterboarded. She also said Tiana would have her 16-year-old brother punch her in the face. She also said that Tiana made her and her brother commit incest as a way to dissuade them from reporting the abuse.

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A female officer arrived at the friend’s house and witnessed numerous bruises all over the little girl’s body. Police made contact with James, and he denied any abuse.

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The 13-year-old went to a Child Advocacy Center to be interviewed by child interview specialists. She spoke about being hit in the neck with a pole so hard that everything went black. She was beaten with a hammer on her foot. She was forced to eat canned tuna, canned vegetables, spicy ramen noodles and cold Spaghetti O’s as punishment. She described being water-boarded in the shower by Tiana as well. She then went on to explain how Tiana would strangle her until she blacked out. Tiana would then make fun of her because she would “twitch” when blacking out. She would describe losing consciousness, awaking, and seeing stars. Tiana made her and her brother “make out” and later made the two touch each other’s genitals. Tiana also held a lighter under the 13-year-old’s genitals and the 16-year-old’s genitals.

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Police recovered cell phone evidence and video evidence that corroborated many of the allegations. A search warrant conducted of the home also corroborated many of the allegations.

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There are allegations of instances of direct abuse from Jay Kerner as well, although not as much as Tiana. He was likely charged for allegedly allowing this to occur in his presence.

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Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Gravley (D)
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Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner (D)
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Since there was a supposed conflict of interest in this case, the Pleasant Prairie Police Department handled the second half of the investigation. The Racine DA, Patricia Hanson (D), also recused herself and asked Kenosha County DA Mike Graveley (D) to handle the charging on this case. Graveley appointed Assistant District Attorney Emily Gaertner (D) as special prosecutor.

Patricia Hanson (D) – Racine County District Attorney

Today, Gaertner dismissed both cases. KCE emailed Graveley and Gaertner to see if the two were wrongly charged, or if the two were getting “free passes.” No response. KCE believes, based on voluminous evidence, that The Kenosha and Racine County DA’s send cases to each other when they want cases treated “lightly.”

Under the United States Constitution, the Kerners are considered innocent.

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  1. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Our children are not safe in Kenosha. Carli McNeill just gave a pedophile with tons and tons of child porn probation.

    XAVIER SOLIS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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  2. Innocently scrolling, reading the article, then- BAM- Hanson’s fugly mug is there.

    Not cool, Kevin. Not mighty whitey of you.

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  3. Something doesn’t add up.

    In Wisconsin victims have a right to consult with the prosecutor in a criminal case and prosecutors have the duty to confer with victims. This does not give victims veto power over plea bargains but something doesn’t square here if what the victim’s lawyer says is correct.

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  4. Fuck these assholes. This is almost some Dahmer or Gacy type shit. Kevin should get a hold of Fox News and make this a national story. Those bastards deserve to reap what they’ve sown. If they’re guilty they should get used to heat and the smell of sulfur!

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  5. If Deputy DA Crooked Carli McNeill stays in charge of the District Attorney’s Office, child predators will go after our sons and daughters

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    1. FUCK THIS BROKEN ASS SYSTEM AND FUCK ALL LIBTARDED DUMOCRATIC SCUMBAGS!!! ESPECIALLY FUCK ALL LAWYERS WHO SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME ON FACEBOOK!!! GO TRUMP ✊️

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  6. That is one UGLY human, inside and out. I can’t imagine how scary that ugly thing looks doing those horrible deeds on her own kids. It’s a horror movie.

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  7. This doesn’t surprise me at all these libtarded dumocratic assholes are fucking up our system and not to mention “society”! Fuck them all!!!! GO TRUMP ✊️

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    1. You do realize, moron, that the Racine DA is a Republican, and so are the two who were charged, as Racine County is run by Republicans.

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      1. Lots of Racine “Republicans” behave more like democrats. Robin Vos, Van Wanggard, Pat Hanson, Chris Schmaling (who used to be decent until Vos got his grip on him), Dave DeGroot, everyone on the Mt. Pleasannt Village Board, and most everyone on the other town & village boards. The “R” is meaningless when they act like a “D” (in more ways than one ☠️)

        Watch Nedweski. She’s in Vos’ hands. She will turn that way, too, inevitably.

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      2. Two wings of the same bird. There is no political solution. Look at Europe right now. That’s us in a couple years. It’s Weimar all over again….

      3. Bahahahahaahahahaaaa. Thanks for the laugh. “Racine run by Republicans “. Well that’s 💯 not true. And DA may attempt to court Republicans during election times because those on the right actually support punishing criminals, but actions say otherwise. Racine is run by liberal degenerates!

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      4. Stop 👋🏼 supporting 👋🏼 party 👋🏼 politicians 👋🏼

        Neither the GOP or the Dem parties or their supported candidates care about you, your families, the municipalities, counties, state, nation, or world. They care about money— and not really the economy, but their OWN money. That’s it. If you want a politician in office who gives a shit, vote for someone that everyone is saying isn’t a viable candidate.

        Ask yourself why the parties are supporting Hovde over Raveendran— money. He has it, while she has integrity, goals, and a moral compass. How has Robin Vos remained in office for this long, when he really hasn’t done anything good, besides form & fund Dark Money groups. What about Steil? Why— he’s essentially been worthless as a representative. Why Kleefisch over any of the other candidates, and then why Michels instead of Ramthun?

        Why did Tyler August move out of Nedweski’s new district, and push Schutt out? Why did Schutt drop out?

        Money.

        Stop ✋🏼 supporting ✋🏼 parties ✋🏼 and ✋🏼 party ✋🏼 candidates ✋🏼

        #KellyForD33
        #rejaniraveendran

        1. Vote for non-viable candidates?!? You must want to hand it to the Democrats. You may not like it, but Republican candidates have to have the ability to BEAT Democrats in a general election. The dems have gobs of $$$. It takes $$$ to win. It is NOT smart to vote for a candidate who does not have access to $$ (self funded or through donors). They have to actually be able to win!! Like it or not it’s reality.

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          1. WE the PEOPLE need to take back OUR nation from the corrupt parties & party politicians. If you support either of the parties, you’re not part of the problem, you’re the whole effing dumpster fire.

          2. This is completely opposite of the foundations on which our forefathers built this great nation. You do realize that you sound a bit like someone who is fine with the leaders of the left selecting their candidate, right?

            The idea that we should put the rich in place over the average American is elitist and just plain anti-American. You sound like one of the very demented party leaders who believe that they choose who runs- so completely different than how the USA was built.

            No. Voting for people because they have money and donor money is what has gotten us into this massive clusterfuck. It’s time to STOP doing that, and STOP listening to imbeciles like you who have gotten us into a situation where the Average American has zero say, and one party can completely disregard their primary and select their candidate based on who the party wants. People like you- even if you think you’re a Republican- people like YOU have empowered a party to believe that is ok.

            Go ahead, call me a Democrat, because in reality, calling me a Republican is just as big an insult lately. I’m a fiscal and social conservative. I’m a pro-life, pro-2A, pro-constitution AMERICAN who is PISSED.

        2. Just stop it. Are you a Democrat?
          We have to win back our Country in November. This doesn’t help. It’s counter productive!

        3. You should do your research. Because steil has done a lot of wonderful things for Wisconsin and he continues to do so. And whoever made that comment about Schmaling…You do not know what you are talking about at all…. Don’t get on your soap box until you know some true facts.

          1. In August, 2022, a video was made of Adam Steen “stealing” a Vos sign. It was shared around social media, and a professional media editor got his hands on it and was able to analyze it. He was able to prove it was faked. A small amount of investigation proved who was behind it— and this was brought to Schmaling. He said he would have someone look into it. The next day, he announced his support for Vos, and the investigation was dead in the water.
            Schmaling isn’t the guy you think he is.

      1. You watch too much news! Do you believe All that democrat media coverage. It’s
        A shame that we have to vote for a felon But do you want the next 4 years to be like this last 4 years Where we can’t even afford to go to the grocery store or fill up our tanks.

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  8. Upside for Pat Hansen is she/he/it can now compete in Olympic boxing and win simply by scaring the living crap out of her opponent!

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  9. A complete Explanation !!!! of why these charges were dropped is owed to the victim if not also to the public !!!

    These people answer to US !!!

    What DEAL was made ???

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  10. This is Unacceptable! someone has to step in and go over Gravely and Gaertner’s heads and put these two menaces in prison. What happened to the children? Are they still there being abused? how can this happen here? How can these imbeciles who WORK FOR US let these people off the hook? how? Surely something can be done. This is the worst miscarriage of justice I have ever seen

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      1. Maybe you can let me know if I’m understanding this right, so the son turned 18 in late April and wanted the dad and stepmom to have their bond conditions changed so he could move in with them, and as of August 2nd the state doesn’t believe they can meet their burden of proof on ANY of the counts in the charges? None of them?

        They were only ever accused, but the charging document included the younger child with a different mother who was there one day a week and every 4 weekends saying they didn’t have a camera in their room but the other 2 kids had a camera in their room or right outside of it. Shame on arlo for not following the preservation order or telling the police in advance that there would be an issue. If the daughter wanted this tried still, even though it sounds like her brother may have testified the opposite way, why not let the jury weigh the credibility of the kids? That’s a horrific situation to put potential victims in, and the previously accused would have spent a lot of their money on lawyers for a jury trial, but if you thought it was enough to charge them until your office got embarrassed for yet another instance of not proving your case in chief, did you only drop it to avoid embarrassment? This is going to come back to bite the taxpayers, because he was fired for the allegations while still presumed innocent. Just watch, there will be a wrongful termination lawsuit now that all of the charges were dismissed.

  11. What judge okayed this deal?
    A judge can’t also be a prosecutor, but I think Bruce Schroeder would have raised questions and held further hearings demanding answers.
    This little girl will never get her day in court.
    If she grows up and goes Rambo on that stepmother I bet the Carli crew will be there to persecute them, crystal kizer style!
    Solis for DA!

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  12. C’MON ALREADY…..charges dropped?…..between this case And pedo boy, this isn’t justice, it’s bullshit. I’m so fed up. Let’s see the reason for them being dropped?…the DAs between here and Racine should be brought up on charges as well as the judge who was involved, How CAN WE HAVE FAITH IN The JUSTICE SYSTEM IF THE SYSTEM Stabs US IN THE BACK?…oh they will get theirs alright, just watch people….let us thank John Lennon for Instant Karma

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  13. The DA’s should be removed from office and prosecuted. A nd there should be an investigation of all the cases these two have handed each other.
    The evidence is overwhelming ! There is no way that that case should have been discussed!!!! There were videos of the wrongdoing! How the hell could the case be dismissed, its unbelievable talk about corruption ! This is the worst !!!.

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    1. Kevin you can delete this. I posted this to Joel further up in the comments. He’s trying to hook up with SWM again and now it’s getting weird…

  14. The issue here is why were the charges dismissed.

    There could be a very good reason, such as the purported victim refusing or being unable to testify at this time. Or discovery of evidence that would make the case more difficult to prove. The DA’s office should offer an explanation.

  15. Crooked all the way around! Sounds like a brew of witchcraft snd occultism going around!!! One’s got dirt on the other, or owes the other … so sickening in this system!!! … they all need to go down and be taken out, every single last one of them!!!

  16. I thoroughly understand why everyone is sick and angry over this. I feel the same. If we can’t protect our children, if we can’t get justice for them, then we’re in a lot more trouble than I thought. All of you make very good arguments. However, if we are unable to make our case without criticizing about how they look and/or whether or not someone is gay. It takes away from the arguments. Please refrain from doing that. If you stop you’ll be taken more seriously.

  17. This isn’t Political issue, it’s about 2 children that were abused. Why is this being Dismissed?? Is the system that broken? These poor children will suffer for the rest of there lives if there isn’t justice. I hope something changes and they change there mind. They admit they have evidence. This is sick and sad.

  18. Someone needs to speak to the just turned 18 years old son. He is LYING for them for some reason. Probably promised $$
    But he is definitely lying about not being abused himself and what happened to his sister.

    1. Instead of dismissing all because they felt they couldn’t meet the burden of proof, with the lawyer for the daughter opposing the dismissal, they probably should have let the jury be the finder of fact at that point and had them weigh the credibility of all 3 kids, the teachers, the friends, the cops.

    2. Just watch, the taxpayers are going to be the ones paying for this. The dad will file a wrongful termination lawsuit because the charges were allegations he was presumed innocent of when he was fired. He waited to file anything until the whole thing got dismissed. Whatever settlement happens on that, plus not having to pay 2 lawyers for a jury trial, that’s some $$. The cops should have gotten that interior camera evidence.

    3. I can’t think of any teenage boy who would want the allegations in the charges turned into facts through the court process. Remember, the charges alleged specific details including his stepmom forcing him and his younger sister to make out, his stepmom making his younger sister touch him, and his stepmom holding a lighter below his privates.

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Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha woman accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and repeatedly punching him in the face was arrested Wednesday, November 4, after failing to appear for a court hearing earlier this week. Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha, was originally released after posting just $1,000 cash bail despite facing

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Man Accused Of Masturbating In Back Of Kenosha Police Squad Car After Hospital Disturbance Released On No-Cash Bail, Skips Court, Gets Arrested On Warrant — Then Released Again On No-Cash Bail

Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford, was arrested Wednesday, November 4, on an outstanding bench warrant after failing to appear in court on five misdemeanor charges stemming from a bizarre July incident at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Townsend, who allegedly urinated on a hospital floor before masturbating in the back

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Man Charged With Repeated Child Sexual Assault Faces New Felony After Kenosha Jail Fight

Dacio R. Hernandez, 17, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dacio R. Hernandez, a 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie man facing two felony counts of repeatedly sexually assaulting children, now faces five additional charges after an alleged fistfight with another inmate inside the Kenosha County Jail. Hernandez previously had half a million dollar bail set by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch

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Kenosha Unified School District Refuses To Identify Somers Elementary Teacher Under Criminal Investigation – Kenosha County Eye Identifies 49-Year-Old Mount Pleasant Man

Charles Thomas Basaldua, 49, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha Unified School District Website) SOMERS, Wis. — Parents of students at Somers Elementary School are furious with the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) after school officials sent a vague notification Friday morning informing families that an employee was under investigation, without identifying the employee or explaining the nature of the allegations. Kenosha County Eye has learned

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Secret Affairs, Sex at School, Explicit Voicemails, Alleged Lies And Sudden Resignation: Explosive Court Documents Expose Scandal Behind Union Grove Superintendent’s Child Pornography Arrest

Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, and his Mistress Danielle Marshall, 56, of Mount Pleasant UNION GROVE, Wis. — Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, the married Union Grove Union High School District administrator charged Thursday with two child pornography felonies, is at the center of an explosive scandal involving a secret six-year affair with Danielle Marshall, 56, of Mount Pleasant, a longtime

Kenosha Elementary School Principal Abruptly Steps Down After Just 16 Months On The Job; KUSD Says Departure Was For Personal Reasons

KENOSHA, Wis. — The principal of Whittier Elementary School in Kenosha has abruptly stepped down after serving just over 16 months in the position. Mark Dzioba, who became principal on July 1, 2025, resigned from his leadership position effective Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) officials say the decision was entirely personal and that Dzioba will remain employed by the

Kenosha Veterans Honored With Special Breakfast, Heartfelt Tributes At American Heroes Café Ahead Of Veterans Day

KENOSHA, Wis. — Dozens of military veterans gathered Friday morning at Festival Foods in Kenosha for a special Veterans Day breakfast at the American Heroes Café, sharing stories, enjoying camaraderie and reflecting on the sacrifices they made while serving their country. The gathering, held just days before Veterans Day on November 11, featured a complimentary breakfast, patriotic tributes and heartfelt messages of gratitude

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Two Kenosha Brothers Charged With First-Degree Sexual Assault After Woman Says They Held Her Captive In Garage At Gunpoint — $250,000 Cash Bail Each

Branden J. Bailey-Prescott, 20, and Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr., 22 Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha brothers, Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr., 22, and Branden J. Bailey-Prescott, 20, are facing serious felony charges after a woman told police they locked her inside a garage, forcibly removed her clothing and sexually assaulted her while she feared she would be killed.

Downtown Kenosha Tea Shop Announces New Tea Bar, Thanksgiving Weekend Collaboration With Local Artist

KENOSHA, Wis. — Two locally owned Kenosha businesses are joining forces this holiday season, bringing handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, and more than 125 varieties of tea together under one roof in downtown Kenosha. Southport Tea owner Russ Collier and local artist Aaron Hunzinger, owner of AHdidit, are preparing for a series of November events that include the grand opening of a new tea

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Kenosha Repeat Offender Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Ex-Girlfriend After Domestic Abuse Incidents, Police Chase And Bail Violations — $12,000 Cash Bail Set

Chuck A. Rupp-Kent, 35 of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man with a lengthy criminal history dating back nearly two decades appeared in court Friday, November 6, 2026, facing charges in five separate criminal cases, including allegations that he repeatedly assaulted his girlfriend, fled from police, violated bail conditions, skipped court and recently threatened to shoot his ex-girlfriend.

Trevor-Wilmot School District Voters Reject $7.6 Million Referendum For Second Time In Seven Months; Residents Question Whether Threatened Cuts Are Scare Tactic

TREVOR, Wis. — Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District have rejected another multimillion-dollar school funding referendum, marking the second time in just seven months that taxpayers have refused to authorize additional spending. The November 3 referendum, which would have allowed the district to exceed state-imposed revenue limits by a combined $7.6 million over four years, failed with 967 residents voting against

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Brutally Beating Girlfriend, Dragging Her By Hair, Headbutting Her And Punching Her While Holding Knife — Only $500 Cash Bail

Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha woman is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after prosecutors say she repeatedly assaulted her girlfriend, dragged her by her hair, prevented her from leaving their apartment, and punched her in the face while holding a knife. Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha, appeared Friday afternoon before

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Kenosha Man Already Out On Bail For Felony Strangulation Accused Of Breaking Down Estranged Wife’s Door, Arrested Again — Only $1,000 Cash Bail

Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man who was already out on bail for a felony strangulation and suffocation charge is back in custody after allegedly breaking down the door of his estranged wife’s apartment Thursday afternoon. Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony bail jumping, criminal damage to property,

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18-Year-Old Illinois Man Accused Of Driving 121 MPH, Turning Off Headlights And Nearly Crashing During Police Chase — Kenosha’s ‘Catch & Release’ Kellum Sets Bail At Only $350

Alexander Sotelo, 18, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 18-year-old Waukegan, Illinois, man accused of leading a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase reaching 121 mph, turning off his headlights and taillights, and nearly crashing into another motorist was charged Friday with two felonies. Alexander Sotelo, 18, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court Friday afternoon, where Kenosha

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Man Already Out On Bail For Sexual Assault Accused Of Entering Woman’s Garage With Baseball Bat And Knife, Confronting Kenosha Police — Released On Only $500 Cash Bail

Dmitry V. Zellmer, 28, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Union Grove man who was already out on bail in two separate criminal cases, including a felony sexual assault case in Racine County, is facing three new criminal charges after police say he entered a woman’s garage without permission while armed with a baseball bat and knife, then

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Illinois Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman During Downtown Kenosha Rampage, Causes Disturbances At Bar, Hair Salon And Hospital — Released On No-Cash Bail

Russell A. Napier, 41, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Zion, Illinois, man is facing four criminal charges after police say he went on an aggressive rampage through downtown Kenosha Thursday afternoon, harassing bar patrons, frightening employees at a hair salon, threatening to kill a woman and eventually causing another disturbance at a hospital. Russell A. Napier, 41,

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Illinois Man With Domestic Abuse History Accused Of Trying To Intimidate Victim Into Dropping Charges, Arrested On $15,000 Warrant

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Richmond, Illinois, man with multiple domestic abuse convictions is back in custody after prosecutors accused him of repeatedly contacting and intimidating a woman he was already charged with strangling. Julius A. Mosansky, 38, faces three new felonies, including felony intimidation of a victim and two counts of felony bail jumping, all carrying domestic abuse repeater enhancers. Kenosha County

Federal Judge Throws Out Kenosha Police Officer’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against City, Police Chiefs; Officer Was Previously Investigated Over Allegations He Drugged And Sexually Assaulted Young Man

KENOSHA, Wis. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kenosha Police Officer Pep Moretti, formerly known as Peter Percak, who claimed that the City of Kenosha and two police chiefs discriminated against him because he is gay by refusing to promote him to sergeant. U.S. District Judge William C. Griesbach granted summary judgment Thursday, November 5, 2026, in favor of

Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil Cleared In Shooting Of Career Criminal Charged With Attempted Murder Of Five Officers — DA Reveals New Details Of Deadly Encounter

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the May 5, 2026, shooting of Andres Casas, 35, of Kenosha, a convicted felon now facing five counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly opening fire on five Kenosha police officers. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis issued a seven-page determination dated November 2, concluding that O’Neil’s

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