A 24-year-old Salem man was charged today with 58 felonies and 4 misdemeanors and faces nearly 1,000 years in the Wisconsin Prison System if convicted of all charges. He faces a mandatory minimum of 41 years if convicted of all charges. Today, Trenton B. Kmiec, 24, of Salem was charged with the following:

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Felony Child Exploitation, Lifetime Sex Offender, Repeater (4 Counts)
Felony Child Enticement – Expose Genitals (3 Counts)
Felony Possession of Child Pornography (4 Counts)
Felony Bail Jumping, Repeater (31 Counts)
Felony Child Abuse – Cause Harm, Repeater (2 Counts
Felony Strangulation and Suffocation, Repeater (2 Counts)
Felony Manufacture/Deliver Cocaine, Repeater, Second and Subsequent
Felony Exposing Genitals to a Child (6 Counts)
Felony Possession of Cocaine, Repeater, Second and Subsequent
Felony Possession of THC, Repeater, Second and Subsequent
Felony False Imprisonment, Repeater
Misdemeanor Sexual Intercourse with Child (3 Counts)
Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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In court today, Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis (R) asked the court for a $250,000 bail, speaking about the seriousness of the charges, the mandatory minimums, and Kmiec’s current open cases. Kmiec is also on probation in many counties and is expected to have his probation revoked. Solis personally charged this case and will be personally handling the prosecution. The previous DA, Michael Graveley (D), would have sent this case to a neighboring DA to handle since he is friends with Trenton Kmiec’s father, Ted Kmiec.

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Recently, marijuana was found by police in Ted Kmiec’s bedroom and in his office that he told police “no one else has access to.” Ted wasn’t charged with any crimes as of today.

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“The court has reviewed the criminal complaint. The court takes this very seriously. From the strength of the criminal complaint, I mean, it’s alleged that the majority of these crimes that were allegedly committed are on video,” said Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel II. “So the State, from reading this criminal complaint, has a very strong case in this matter. The court does take these types of offenses against children very seriously. The court is going to impose a $250,000 cash bond,” Michel added.

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In the home of Theodore (Ted) B. Kmiec III on 238th Ave in Salem, many bad things have happened. Kmiec’s mistress died in his bed of a drug overdose. A 17-year-old girl was battered. Kmiec’s son allegedly had sex with at least two under-age girls. Just last month, on December 17, 2024, the house was raided by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. team. Many more very bad things are now being alleged to have occurred in this home. KCSO detectives searched the residence and found Kmiec’s cell phone in a dog toy bin in the living room under a pile of toys. His phone was found by its vibration when being called by a detective. It was reported that during the tactical response team’s arrival and call outs for occupants to exit the house, a detective called Trenton, who answered his phone. “This shows that the defendant had his phone prior to it being placed in the location found. It also was in a location that appeared to be an attempt to hide it from us being able to find it during the warrant execution.”

The 29-person S.W.A.T. team search warrant execution yielded:

From the front entrance, kitchen area:
o A broken unidentified pill

From the living room of the residence:
o An “Ozone” jar containing 3.2 grams of a green leafy substance. A Nark II test kit showed a presumptive positive for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol.

From the west office (Ted Kmiec stated it was his office and no one else has access to it):
o A small container containing .2 grams of a green leafy substance. A Nark II test kit showed a presumptive positive for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol.

From the bedroom in the upper level of the residence (Ted Kmiec’s bedroom):
o One package of “Shroom gummies” that when checked online showed there was no Psilocybin in these gummies.
o .3 grams of a green leafy substance. A Nark II test kit showed a presumptive positive for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol.

From the bedroom on the north side of the living room (Trenton’s bedroom):
o 14 vials of various anabolic steroids
(These items were found in the jacket pocket of a coat within Trenton’s bedroom, as well as within a locked safe in Trenton’s closet.)
o Boxes of new needles and hypodermic syringes
o A scale, which when tested, showed a positive result for the presence of cocaine from the residue on it
o Two, individual $1 bills rolled up, which when tested, showed a positive result for the presence of cocaine from the residue on it
o 2 boxes of Narcan
o Charred tinfoil w/unknown residue
o Small pieces of ChoreBoy
o Four (4) glass pipes
o Razor blade
o One syringe with needle
o One pill bottle containing 6 yellow pills and mini cotton balls
o Multiple steroid vials
o Two (2) packages (one open w/2 pills; one unopened w/15 pills)
o Box of Anastozole
o Safe containing several vials of what was later determined to be steroids; needles, drug paraphernalia, digital scale, and other miscellaneous items.

On Trenton’s person, located during his arrest was found:
o Pen turned into straw w/brown residue inside which, when tested showed a positive result for presence of cocaine

According to the criminal complaint and search warrant:

Child Sexual Assault Allegations

Last month’s S.W.A.T. raid was sparked by an investigation into serious violence and child sexual assault and child pornography.

“On Sunday 12/15/2024 I, Det. [Redacted] #[Redacted], was contacted by Deputy [Redacted] regarding a case he was working on. He informed me of the following information which was listed in his report:

• On 12/14/2024 at approximately 2004 hours, Kenosha County Sheriff Department (KSD) Deputies were dispatched to [Redacted] 238th Ave, Salem, WI, for a check welfare call for service. The caller “Christy” [Last Name Redacted] requested Deputies to check the welfare of her friend “Jenni” [Last Name Redacted]. Christy told dispatch that Jenni lied to her (Jenni’s) parents, stating she (Jenni) was at Christy’s house. Christy was not home and believed Jenni was at Trenton B. Kmiec’s house. Christy stated Jenni was 17 years old and Trenton was 24 years old. Christy was worried about Jenni’s welfare due to the history of physical abuse between Jenni and Trenton.
• On 12/15/2024 at approximately 1715 hours, I, Dep. [Redacted] #[Redacted], was dispatched to the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St, Bristol, WI 53104, to meet with Jenni regarding having photos of physical abuse done by Trenton to her. I met Jenni at 1724 hours and we went inside the Kenosha County Center to speak. Jenni was identified verbally. I asked about the incident yesterday 12/14. Jenni told me her friend Christy called because she was worried about her and that Deputies arrived and asked her if she was ok. Jenni told me she responded she was fine and that was it, and Deputies later left. Jenni told me she later left Trenton’s house on her own.
• Jenni stated that Trenton grabbed her by the neck, at his residence of [Redacted] 238th Ave, and pushed her against the dresser. Jenni stated it was difficult to breathe at that time. Jenni stated Trenton let her go and she tried to walk away. Trenton then grabbed Jenni by the neck again. Jenni stated Trenton then went to push her against the bedroom door and she went through the door. Jenni advised the door broke when she went through it. Jenni told me Trenton also slapped her on the face with an open hand that night.

I would confirm this information with Jenni on 12/17/24 when I would meet with her and her mother at the Public Safety Building. Jenni told me this happened on 11/30/2024. Jenni ultimately showed Deputy [Redacted] pictures she took of bruising from the incident.

Jenni would also admit that her and Trenton were in a relationship, have sexual intercourse, and that Trenton has known that she was 17 years old since she met him at Country Thunder. She stated she told him how old she was when she first met him.

Jenni would inform Deputies and I, when I spoke with her, that she has had sex with Trenton multiple times at his house of [Redacted] 238th Ave and Trenton would record it. She stated he would also send her nude photographs and she would send him nude photographs. Jenni would allow a consent download of her phone and it would be downloaded. While doing a manual search of her phone, I would observe there to be a large amount of fully nude photos of both of them sent between them along with a large number of videos of Trenton and Jenni having sexual intercourse. It was clear Trenton was recording because Jenni’s hands were shown not holding a phone and taken from the other subject’s point of view. Jenni advised me that they did not use protection and that Trenton would also send her the videos of them having sexual intercourse.

When checking the videos and images, I would see they were taken from an iPhone 16 and that they would be labeled at the top “from Trent”. When I would press the information button on the videos or photos, it would show a map location attached with the photo which showed an arrow type bubble at [Redacted] 238th Ave showing it was taken at Trenton’s house.
Jenni stated she slept over 15-17 times at his residence between July and December 2024 and knows that’s where he lives. She also stated that Trenton’s father, Ted Kmiec, and a female would be there and that she told Ted her age of 17. Jenni also said Ted and his female half were there 70% of the time she was at the residence or staying the night.

Jenni was asked about drug use with Trenton and she stated that at Country Thunder he provided her with cocaine. Jenni stated while staying over at Trenton’s house, she would notice a large ball of cocaine in his bedside drawer and that Trenton was taking steroids which he would hide in his jacket pockets in his bedroom closet. She believed Trenton might have been selling cocaine based on texts messages observed on his phone she believed to about selling it.

Jenni also would inform me that Trenton drives a red Jeep Wrangler. This has been seen in the driveway of [Redacted] 238th Ave multiple times.

I would speak with Trenton’s probation officer on 12/17/24. His PO [Probation Officer] would contact him about the check welfare on 12/14/24. Trenton would advise his PO that he was in a relationship with a girl named Jenni. His PO asked him to come in for a meeting on 12/18/24 about the police contact. Trenton did not show. KSD Detectives conducted surveillance on Trenton during this time and his Jeep never left the driveway. Prior to giving Jenni’s phone back after download, I would observe a text from Trenton to her saying, ‘I have a warrant for my arrest.’ Which was dated 12/17/24 at 2:06 PM which was right after his PO contacted him.”

According to the victim, Ted knew that Trenton’s girlfriend was 17-years-old. Ted was also aware of at least two other underage girlfriends of Trenton, per a source. Trenton’s mother, Connie Kmiec also seemingly knew her son was dating a 17-year-old – she follows her on Instagram:

Trenton was recently revived with Narcan twice. Judge Dougvillo only gave Trenton three months of jail for these violations of probation. The State asked for the maximum possible jail sentence. Racine DA Patricia Hanson (D) wouldn’t charge Kmiec for possession of drug paraphernalia or felony bail-jumping.

Trenton would be in prison today, if not for multiple breaks from the Kenosha County DA’s Office, Racine County DA’s office, and several judges. A young child might not have been allegedly harmed physically, sexually, and emotionally.

Kmiec is on felony bail for a serious incident from November 24, 2021. Police and prosecutors say that Kmiec lead multiple police officers and agencies on a 25 minute long, 22 mile police chase while armed and under the influence of drugs. Kmiec refused to pull over for police and drove erratically at speeds up to 85 miles per hour. He endangered many people’s lives by swerving all over the road and narrowly missing innocent bystanders. At one point he swerved around stop sticks, was rammed by police, did a 360 degree spin, but continued to evade. Eventually, Kmiec flipped the car and crashed in a ditch. Police found a Glock 19 in his possession with an extended 30-round magazine in the car. A drug recognition expert determined that Kmiec was under the influence of stimulants. There were also empty bottles of Cyclobenzaprine and Tramadol in his upside down car. Kmiec also had two Buprenorphine narcotic patches on his body. Kmiec also had a powdery substance on his nostril. Kmiec was charged with (1) Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (2) Fleeing and Eluding – Causing Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (3) Felony Criminal Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (4) Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated, and (5) OWI (2nd). One of the victims told police that Kmiec caused $8,000 in damage to his property. Believe it or not, Governor Evers (D) appointee, Judge Tricia Walker, gave Kmiec a no-cash bond. He was released without having to pay a cent. He is expected to take a plea deal in October.

Kmiec’s Criminal History

OWI #1

Kmiec was driving while intoxicated on June 26, 2017. He was later convicted.

Kenosha County Drug Possession

In 2017, Kmiec was involved in a crime involving drugs. He was arrested. DA Graveley (D) sent this case to Racine County to be “fixed” and progressive Racine County DA Patricia Hanson did not charge Kmiec, but allowed him to participate in a drug program.

Kenosha County Drug Possession #2

On September 2, 2022, police and prosecutors say that Kmiec was pulled over and had schedule 2 narcotics in his vehicle. Kmiec tried to throw the drugs out of his car, but the astute Deputy Tifft reviewed his squad footage and saw Kmiec throw the bag. DA Graveley sent this case to Racine County and DA Patricia Hanson’s office dismissed it.

Winnebago County Drug Trafficking Arrest

Police and prosecutors say that on February 19, 2023, Kmiec was located in a bar by police, which was against his bond conditions. On his person, they found 13 plastic baggies, each contained fentanyl. Police obtained a search warrant for his home. When they arrived, they were met by Kmiec’s high-school aged girlfriend. They found cutting agents and other drug manufacturing items in his bedroom. His minor girlfriend said that she didn’t know he sold drugs, but was “suspicious” of him. She thought he was selling vitamins to people posing as cocaine. Winnebago County prosecutors charged Kmiec with (1) Possession – Intent to Deliver, (2) Maintaining a Drug-Trafficking Place, and (3) Felony Bail Jumping. They could have charged him with multiple counts of bail-jumping, but did not. Believe it or not, a liberal court Commissioner named Eric Heywood gave Kmiec a no-cash bail and he was released without paying a cent. He is awaiting trial for this case.

Domestic Violence

Kmiec was charged in court on May 3, 2023. The charges include felony child abuse – recklessly causing bodily harm, six counts of felony bail jumping, and intimidation of a victim. According to the criminal complaint, Kmiec’s high-school aged girlfriend called the Sheriff’s Department just before midnight on May 1, 2023. She was upset and crying when a deputy arrived. She asked the deputy to drive her down the road so she wasn’t talking in front of the house. She then told him that she and her boyfriend, Trenton Kmiec, had a fight. She said that Kmiec threw her very hard and her head hit something. She had a visible “goose egg” on the right side of her head near her temple. She then tried to call 9-1-1, but Kmiec took the phone away from her, hung it up and said “you’re not doing that.” She then begged for her phone back, but Kmiec called her a “whore” and told her to lay down and sleep or walk home. He then said he hoped she got abducted.

Domestic Violence #2

According to another criminal complaint, on May 26, 2023, deputies responded to Ted and Trenton Kmiec’s residence in Salem. The caller was one of the girl’s friends who heard her and Trenton arguing loudly which he was on the phone with her. He heard her say “ow.” This friend called police and summoned them to the Kmiec residence. The Sheriff’s Deputies are very familiar with this home. Deputies investigated the death of Kmiec’s mistress recently. She died on Ted’s bed. Deputies knocked on the door and Trenton answered the door. He denied that his 17-year old girlfriend was there and denied ever having contact with her. Ted also came to the door and claimed he didn’t know if she was there either and didn’t hear the loud arguing. The girl later exited the home to talk to deputies, and Ted apologized and stated that he was not aware of her presence in the home. Deputies arrested Trenton for obstructing, since he lied to police. Deputies decided against arresting Ted Kmiec. We asked Ted why he would knowingly allow his son to violate conditions of his bond. He didn’t respond to KCE’s request for comment.

Kmiec’s mother, Connie Kmiec, was once arrested for domestic abuse from the above video, but the Racine DA dropped all charges.

The duo most responsible for the white-glove treatment of Kmiec, aside from Graveley himself, are Racine County DA Patricia Hanson and her Deputy DA, Chris Steenrod, both democrats. They keep giving Kmiec over-generous plea deals. The judges are going along.

Kmiec is due back in court on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for a preliminary hearing.