County Health Department Supervisor Charged With Serious, Violent Gun Felonies - Placed On Leave

County Health Department Supervisor Charged With Serious, Violent Gun Felonies – Placed On Leave

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Lindsay D. Sarauer (42) of Burlington, WI In Court Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

A division of public health supervisor was placed on leave, following her court appearance yesterday, being charged with two very serious felonies and three serious misdemeanors. Lindsay D. Sarauer, 42, of Burlington, was charged yesterday with two counts of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, two county of Pointing A Firearm At Another, and one count of Domestic Abuse – Use Of A Dangerous Weapon. She faces more than 20 years in the Wisconsin Department of Corrections if convicted of all charges.

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Yesterday, Kenosha County Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $7,500 cash. Sarauer bailed out around 8:00 p.m. last evening.

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According to the criminal complaint:

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On November 13, 2024, Lindsay Sarauer was threatening suicide with a gun that belonged to a family member. One family member reported that every time they tried to get the gun away, the defendant would point it at him and another relative and state things like “nobody cares” and “it doesn’t matter if I’m dead.”

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Both report to have feared for their lives. Another incident occurred where Sarauer’ had pulled’s victim, a relative, need staples in his arm. He also reported her grabbing a steering wheel once and two other suicide attempts – one, jumping off a balcony, and two, overdose including alcohol.

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Sarauer’s attorney told the court that she has “mental health issues.” She is due back in court on January 24, 2025 for a preliminary hearing.

This incident was reported about 2 months after it occurred.

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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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County blues says:

January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Health department supervisor…….. well damn, the irony!!

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Anonymous says:

January 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM

It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell you it’s snowing and it’s virtually certain that this defendant is mentally ill.

The hidden story is what happened between November and now. Did it take two months to charge her? If she’s very dangerous, why was that allowed to happen? Should she be on a mental health commitment? Sounds like they have ample grounds.

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Anonymous says:

January 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM

This is very sad. Obviously needs mental health services.

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! says:

January 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Probably fat and a smoker, too.

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kyb in Kenosha says:

January 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM

HEY ASSHOLES… SHE HAS CHILDREN. SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTHS

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  January 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
  
  so if you have children you get free passes?
  
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