32nd Annual “Shop With A Deputy” Warms Hearts Saturday Morning

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Harper (5) and Deputy Nowak
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Detective Tim Hackbarth of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is the President of the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff Association. He organized the 32nd annual “Shop With A Deputy” program this morning at 8:00 am. This is Hackbarth’s 16th time organizing the event, which took place at Meijer in Kenosha. About 34 kids got to spend $250 on anything they wanted. They also each got a $100 gift card for groceries at Meijer for their families. “Comfort 4 A Cause” was back and gave each child a bag, quilt, stuffed animal, candy, and an activity.

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Please enjoy a video and photos from today’s event:

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Logan (16) and Detective Kless
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Deputy Leyden and Shopper
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Sky (8) and Deputy Souvannasing
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Deputy Souvannasing
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Sky (8)
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Deputy Sobecki And His Shopper
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Liam (8) and Captain Klinkhammer
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Enzo (3), Colton (4), Aubrey (8) and Detective
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Zendaya (8) and Detective
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Zendaya (8)
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Chloe (6) and Detective Sielski
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Fallon (6) and Deputy Fowler
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Blake (10) and Lieutenant Easter
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Elena (11) and Deputy Rude
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Ava Jo (10) and Deputy Jones
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Deputy McGrath
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Deputy McGrath and Deputy Leyden
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Kaden (9) and Deputy McGrath
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Scarlett (9) and Sergeant Campbell
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Paris (9) and Chief Deputy Miller
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Chief Deputy Miller
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Chief Deputy Miller And His Favorite Toy
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Deputy Tifft
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Michael and Deputy Ali
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Journey (10) and Detective McCoy
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Jemma (9) and Deputies Marshall-Moudy and Brantner
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Jemma (9) and Deputy Brantner
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Deputy Brantner
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Rose (5) and Deputy Brown
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Deputy Brown
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Detective Hackbarth and Sheriff Zoerner
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Detective Hackbarth
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Detective Hackbarth, Enzo (3), Colton (4), and Aubrey (8)
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Santa’s Elf, Santa, and Detective Hackbarth
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Amra (11) and Deputy Lopez
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Jordan (8) and Deputy Bischoff
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Zarierea’ (10) and Deputy Bourdo
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Tyler (14) and Sergeant Sanchez
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Keegan (11) and Deputy Tritschler
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Young Man Getting Present Wrapped
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Deputy Peacock
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Santa Claus
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Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies
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“Comfort 4 A Cause”
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Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department
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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

December 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Good job crime fighters.

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Bird Watcher says:

December 21, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Ah, yes, build trust with the little cherubs early on. That way, in a few years when they’re under investigation, they’ll be less likely to tell the cop to pound sand or demand a lawyer. Train ’em while they’re young!

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  December 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM
  
  correct, the haters hate the truth
  
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  December 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM
  
  Absolutely
  
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3. Anonymous says:
  
  December 25, 2024 at 11:58 PM
  
  Wow! You turned that negative a might quick.
  
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4. Anonymous says:
  
  December 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM
  
  you’re a sad little turd
  
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Anonymous says:

December 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Excellent work by All !

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Greg K says:

December 21, 2024 at 10:06 PM

It’s hard to find anyone with a bigger heart than detective Hackbarth and the rest of the deputies who took part in putting smiles on so many faces. You truly show what role models should be. I’m incredibly proud to have gotten to know some of you over the years.

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Anonymous says:

December 22, 2024 at 9:16 AM

Congratulations to these deputies — and also to the Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie and Twin Lakes police officers whose “shop with a cop” events were not pictured here!

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1. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  December 22, 2024 at 9:36 AM
  
  Unfortunately, I wasn’t invited to the other shop with a cop events. Otherwise I would have happily went.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 22, 2024 at 3:27 PM
    
    Don’t think you need an invitation but you could check with those departments next year. We like good news stories, too!
    
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2. TooLiberal4me says:
  
  December 22, 2024 at 10:21 AM
  
  someone always has to complain
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    December 22, 2024 at 1:46 PM
    
    Looked like a compliment, not a complaint.
    
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    1. Anonymous says:
      
      December 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM
      
      Why areyou Alwayys deletescomments
      
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      1. Anonymous says:
        
        December 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
        
        because we can’t delete you
        
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TooLiberal4me says:

December 22, 2024 at 10:20 AM

This is my favorite Christmas event of the year. Great job officers! Thank you for helping these little ones have a memorable Christmas!

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Anonymous says:

December 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM

Great Pictures. Great article.

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Tim Taddy says:

December 22, 2024 at 5:03 PM

A heartfelt thank you to all LEOs, and Merry Christmas! 🌲

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