Kenosha DA Drops Gun Charge Despite Bodycam Footage Showing Armed, Intoxicated Woman

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Kenosha, Wis. — Slurring, stumbling, and swearing at officers, Jacqueline P. Niccolai repeatedly insisted she had done nothing wrong — even as police body-worn camera footage showed a revolver tucked into the waistband of her dress and a clear state of extreme intoxication.

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Jacqueline P. Niccolai (36) of Kenosha
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Niccolai, 36, was arrested on May 28, 2024, after police responded to a welfare check at her Kenosha home. According to the criminal complaint, officers found her incoherent, reeking of alcohol, and swaying on her feet. She told officers she was “buzzed” but not a threat. According to police records, moments later, she walked away from police and reappeared with a handgun at her back.

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She was charged with operating a firearm while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor. But despite extensive video evidence, a blood draw, and officer testimony, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case outright earlier this year — and never even sent her blood sample in for analysis.

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Assistant District Attorney Paul Lasswell dropped the charge on Feb. 15, 2025, reversing course on a previously signaled plea agreement. Lasswell was recently fired from the DA’s office for alleged poor judgment, seemingly including dismissing the Niccolai case without approval from his supervisors.

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Kenosha Police Arrests Drunken Kenosha Woman
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Throughout the encounter, Niccolai displayed erratic and disturbing behavior: she hiccuped frequently, struggled to walk straight, hurled profanities at officers, and while handcuffed in the back of a squad car, used her teeth and bound hands to successfully unbuckle herself. She kicked the squad car window at least six separate times and screamed, “I will break this window down!” Officers warned her she would be pepper-sprayed if she didn’t stop. She also banged her head against the door window and repeatedly yelled threats, including: “I swear to God, I’m gonna annihilate every single one of you.”

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Bodycam footage and police reports describe her as incoherent, paranoid, and uncooperative. She gave conflicting stories about her location and insisted others were in the house, though officers found it empty. When asked why she had a loaded gun with police present, she reportedly said, “Because Ashley’s being a dumbass.”

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At one point, she made a personal remark that seemed to sum up her unraveling state: “I have three different last names. I get married a shit ton, and none of the guys are worth it.”

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Niccolai also told officers that her injuries were tattoos and pimples, despite visible abrasions on her shoulders and face. She failed parts of a field sobriety test and refused a breath test. A warrant was obtained for a blood draw — requiring officers to wake a judge at nearly 4 a.m. — but the evidence was never processed.

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Her outbursts included vulgar tirades and boasts. “You couldn’t see a criminal if it smacked you in the face with its dick,” she told an officer. Later, she threatened to sue KPD, saying “Do you understand how fucked you are? … My family is going to sue you. And they’re [a] big family. Like, for real. My dad makes over $2 million a year, and that’s just cunt money.”

She also expressed suicidal thoughts, saying: “I’d rather you throw me into Lake Michigan right now on an accident. It’s a suicide. I never come up. I never have to deal with this shit again.”

Police collected 39 rounds of ammunition in addition to the loaded revolver found on her. More ammunition and signs of additional firearms were located in her home. Her dog had to be taken to the humane society because no one could care for it. The gun was later ordered to be destroyed by a judge.

Though she claimed to be a licensed therapist and begged officers not to damage her career, her behavior — combined with her denial of possessing a firearm she was clearly carrying — raised repeated safety concerns. “Please don’t take my license from me,” she said. “I’ve saved millions of children… I’m really, really fucking good at what I do.”

Despite it all, the case was quietly dismissed. Now, the prosecutor who made that decision is out of a job.

Latest Incident Raises Questions About Dismissal Decision

Just after 3 a.m. on April 1, 2025 — less than two months after the dismissal of her criminal charge — Kenosha police were called back to Niccolai’s home for a report of a suicidal woman. According to emergency radio traffic, a friend had texted 911 after watching Niccolai take a “handful of pills” on FaceTime. Responding officers noted she appeared “out of it,” refused to come outside, and at one point told her friend, “You know I’ll always love you,” before disconnecting.

Officers surrounded the home and coordinated with paramedics to enter safely. Eventually, Niccolai opened the door and then collapsed. She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital, where she was admitted into the ICU. Police noted the danger posed by her past access to firearms — one officer recalled she had previously possessed “AK rounds in her bedroom” along with a revolver.

The incident has alarmed members of the community, who say her erratic behavior appears to have escalated since the criminal charge was dismissed. On social media, Niccolai has downplayed the episode, telling followers she doesn’t need their prayers. But some community members say her online posts only reinforce fears that she remains a risk to herself or others. Still, Niccolai has developed a loyal following of people who are encouraging her hate, mostly of this publication’s editor.

“There’s a real concern here that she needs help but isn’t getting it,” one resident said, calling for her to be placed in protective custody under Wisconsin’s Chapter 51 mental health commitment law.

Critics argue that the decision to drop charges — and the DA’s failure to process critical evidence like the blood draw — may have sent a dangerous message. Rather than de-escalate, Niccolai’s behavior appears to have intensified.

***Editorial Note: KCE was made aware by Niccolai that she wanted us to write a follow-up story to her criminal charges published on this page. KCE doesn’t usually post details of people with extensive mental health issues, but in this case there are many factors that lead us to make this decision. First, Niccolai is a licensed therapist. Her patients have a right to know this information. Niccolai has been spewing hate and defaming many members of this community on social media. Her behavior and mental health help us understand her incoherent, defamatory, and violence-inciting social media posts. For example, she accused several local men of being pedophiles, and accused KPD of excessive force and false arrest.***

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  1. Well, this is a licensed therapist? Guess we can see why so many have quite extensive issues that are not addressed. People like this do not belong near anyone with mental health issues, especially when they have their own problems. Her father must be proud. What an embarassment to her kids. This seems to explain the crazy she posts on social media as well. Very sad, too bad she’s not getting therapy herself. She needs it, wow.

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    1. It is said that therapists get into mental health field to heal themselves or heal loved ones.
      Mix in drugs and alcohol and you’ve got the perfect storm.

  2. Yeah she’s a nutcake for sure ! I saw the Kenosha county eyeball page . Smh , she sure has to much time on her hand to be a licensed therapist.

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  3. In Wisconsin, it is a crime, a Class A misdemeanor, to go armed or operate a firearm while intoxicated, even in your own home, according to Wisconsin Statute 941.20.

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  4. What a class act Niccolai is. ADA Paul Laswell should have been fired. Excuse me, a state employee, he’d get paid leave and never fired after the imaginary investigation. Agree with previous comment. This doesn’t shine a positive light on Solis as commander of the ship of fools.
    You mentioned a while back that you we going to write /report on the judicial system correct? This still in your bucket list? Would be interesting reading.

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  5. One has to wonder the comments that were made to the police about her daddy then the charges get dropped by the DA. Anyone know who her daddy is? Cronyism again possibly? Sounds like she is not only above the law. A chapter 51 should have been used too.

    How would you like this ray of sunshine offering theraputic services to your child? After all she said she was really fucking good at what she does. It appears to be aggregous misconduct as to what she has done.

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  6. Life happens and people go through things. I hope that she can seek out the help that she needs. I hope she stays away from alcohol, clearly she can’t hold her liquor. Honestly, this situation could have been way worse. Maybe a little public humiliation will help her make better decisions.

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    1. Public humiliation only seems to make her dig a deeper hole for herself. Her Kenosha Eyeball page shows that. For a therapist, that page gives a clear indication of why she should not be licensed. Someone needs to get her the help she needs. Even her crazy friend made a statement about alcoholics. She should get her friend help, but they both seem as crazy as the other.

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      1. You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped or think that they have a problem!!! Why do you think there i
        are so many overdoses? Because they don’t think they have a problem!!!

  7. The eyeball website says you only posted what fits your narrative. Is there more then the hour and a half video?

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        1. Solis should have cleaned house and hired his own team of prosectors that actually do their job.

          I had a lot of hope for him but any of the former DA’s staff are a liability to his cause. He should have done his due diligence and thrown out any meritless cases filed by the former DA and his cronies.

          It is insane smathers has been “promoted” to family court commissioner after quitting her ADA job… I wonder now if Solis would of kept her on staff. He certainly hasn’t thrown out any of her garbage cases and that will be a liability for him. Everyone expected better from him, I hope he does his due diligence and gets better reins on this shitshow.

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          1. You need to lower your expectation a bit. There are only so many hours in a day. Or better yet educate yourself on the legal system and the processes involved.

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    1. I posted every second of the videos that I got from KPD. The rest is at the hospital and protected under HIPAA. But if you believe that woman who has obvious mental health concerns, then you should question your judgment

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        1. The police edit outidentifying information like full names, DOB, addresses, etc. She’s still claiming the video is edited, but does not seem interested in showing a full version if she believes there is more. She, like anyone, can request a copy from the police/sheriff’s dept. It’s relatively easy and generally free unless there is a lot to process. You can get full police reports, interviews, etc. if you know name, offense date, etc. If she keeps spewing maybe she should get a copy and post it. The last crap video she spewed about did not show what she claimed occurred at what, a concert or something? Seems she should just shut her crazy page down and maybe take a break at a nearby mental health/rehab facility. Maybe daddy should help her that way. I cannot imagine he is proud, but who knows? And where are her poor kids?

    2. Kevin posted 1hr 46 min of video. Watch for yourself. I don’t know what secret tape could debunk what is shown in this footage. She told cops she was getting cell phone and came back with a gun in her back then denied she ever had one!

      1. She had it in the back of her skirt the entire time. Check out the full video from the 19 second through 22 seconds. Then at 4.14-4.17 when she stands up from the chair it’s still there. The officers just didn’t see it till she came back from her bedroom…. still shouldn’t have had it since she was clearly intoxicated though.

  8. Wow ! Haven’t seen something that Skanky in a long time. But then I don’t get out much anymore.

    Alcohol has ruined more careers than mental illness ever has. Nobody can ruin your life but yourself.
    If it wasn’t for the gun I don’t see any other reason for an arrest. Her own doing. I wonder why she grabbed it ? That took some thought.

    Sober her up and let her work the check out at a gas station. Or maybe be a bartender. Plenty of drunk bartenders around.
    Bartenders are considered therapists, aren’t they ??

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  9. If true, she could certainly obtain a copy through a FOIA request and post it herself rather than make claims. From what is seen there really is not much that would make her look good. Banging her head on a window, kicking squad window, loaded gun while intoxicated, acting a drunken fool, using her daddy, thinking she has friends in her house, etc. What’s going to make it look good? Seems they probably did not include the real good parts due to HIPAA? Either way, not a good look for a therapist. Or parent.

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    1. She was just taken to the ICU last weekend. Suicide threat and took a bunch of pills while her friend was watching on FaceTime. Sad situation she definitely needs help and should not be treating anyone.

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  10. She really needs to lose her license, and be put away so she can’t ruin any more lives! What a trainwreck!

  11. Having a gun in your own home is constitutional. Shall not be infringed especially refers to one’s abode.

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Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Just one day after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson released Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem, on no-cash bail after she had originally been held on $75,000 cash bail, prosecutors filed four additional criminal charges against her Thursday, October 15, 2026. Burm, who is already facing serious felony charges

From Street Sweeper To Superintendent: Marco Seymour, 56, Climbs The Ranks To Lead Kenosha’s Streets Division

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man who started working for the City of Kenosha in 2020 and worked his way through several positions, including street sweeper and heavy equipment operator, has been promoted to superintendent of the city’s Streets Division. Marco Seymour, 56, officially assumed his new leadership position on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, replacing longtime superintendent Rick Desotell, who retired. The

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Kenosha Man, 24, Accused Of Strangling Girlfriend, Slamming Her Head Against Wall And Preventing Her From Leaving — Two Felonies Filed

Donaven Jordan Lovett, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony charges and two misdemeanors after police say he strangled his 19-year-old girlfriend, slapped her so hard that her head struck a wall, and repeatedly prevented her from leaving their residence. Donaven Jordan Lovett was charged Friday, October 16, 2026, with felony false imprisonment,

Early Voting Begins Tuesday In Kenosha County: Here’s Where To Vote, Hours, Deadlines And What You Need To Know Before Election Day

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County residents who want to avoid the crowds and potential lines on Election Day will have an opportunity to cast their ballots early beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora announced Friday that in-person absentee voting for the November 3 General Election will be available at municipal clerks’ offices throughout the county through Friday, October

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Baby Mouse Glued Alive To Grocery Store Product, Later Found Dead: Oak Creek Man, 28, Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty, Creepy Photo-Taking At Kenosha Woodman’s

Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, of Oak Creek(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Oak Creek man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after Kenosha police say he glued a live baby mouse to a carton of coconut milk inside Woodman’s Food Market, leaving the helpless animal stuck to the product until it eventually died. Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, is also accused of engaging

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WANTED And On The Run For 17 Months: Kenosha Illegal Alien Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl Vanishes After Posting $150,000 Cash Bail — $300,000 Arrest Warrant Issued

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha business owner accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording some of the assaults, and admitting to investigators that he had sexual intercourse with the child on multiple occasions has been wanted by authorities for more than 17 months after posting $150,000 cash bail and disappearing. Erick O. Mejia-Cruz, the owner of Automotive Stylist on 52nd

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Pleasant Prairie Man, 66, Charged With Felony Terrorist Threats, Resisting Police, Disorderly Conduct – Released On No-Cash Bail

Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 66-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of threatening to burn down his neighbors’ homes following repeated complaints about loud music was released on no-cash bail Thursday, October 15, 2026, by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Miles Hartley. Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must

Liberal Kenosha Judge Refuses To Sign Arrest Warrant For Illinois Man Accused Of $127,000 Theft; Victim Requests Cash Bail, Commissioner Releases Him On No-Cash Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. – A 63-year-old Illinois man accused of helping steal more than $127,000 worth of merchandise from a Pleasant Prairie warehouse avoided an arrest warrant Thursday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier, described by critics as a liberal judge, declined to sign one. Miguel Rojas-Lopez, 63, of Waukegan, Illinois, subsequently appeared before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley, who released him

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Kenosha Woman With Violent Criminal History, Including Child Abuse And Domestic Violence Convictions, Charged With New Felony — Released On No-Cash Bail

Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman with a history of violent felony convictions, including child abuse, recklessly endangering safety and domestic battery, was granted no-cash bail Thursday afternoon after prosecutors charged her with another domestic violence offense. Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha, appeared in custody before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley on October

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Third-Time Drunk Driver Who Urinated On Himself, Crashed Into Car At Kenosha Wendy’s Sentenced To Six Months In Jail, Six Months Work Release

David Santos Rodriguez, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Aurora, Illinois, man who was arrested twice for drunk driving in Kenosha in 2024, including once while free on cash bail for an earlier drunk driving arrest, was sentenced Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes. David Santos Rodriguez pleaded guilty to second-

Five Illinois Men Charged In $310,000 Twin Lakes Pokémon Card Burglary; Separate Fraud Investigation Leads To Additional Charges

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Five Illinois men have been charged with six crimes each in connection with the August 10 burglary of Goldenrod City Collectibles in downtown Twin Lakes, where thieves allegedly stole more than $310,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other merchandise. One of the defendants, a 45-year-old Chicago man, remains in custody on $50,000 cash bail after Judge Angelina Gabriele authorized

Gridiron Girls Make History: Tremper Trojans Punch Ticket To Wisconsin’s First-Ever Girls Flag Football State Tournament

KENOSHA, Wis. – The girls of Tremper High School are making history on the football field, and they’re not finished yet. In their very first season of girls flag football, the Tremper Trojans have earned a trip to Wisconsin’s inaugural girls flag football state tournament, scheduled for November 7 in Green Bay. The remarkable achievement marks a major milestone for the Kenosha school

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