Racine Woman Arrested Over a Year After Skipping Court in Kenosha Child Neglect Case

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Heather B. Lynn, 30, of Racine
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

Kenosha, Wis. — A Racine woman is back in Kenosha County facing felony charges more than a year after she was first charged and repeatedly failed to appear in court.

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Heather B. Lynn, 30, was charged on March 3, 2023, with child neglect, possession of narcotic drugs, and resisting an officer. Former Court Commissioner Loren Keating released her on a signature bond, requiring no upfront cash to secure her release.

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Lynn failed to appear in court on two separate occasions. After her first missed appearance, the judge gave her another chance. But on April 18, 2024, after a second failure to appear, the judge signed a bench warrant for her arrest and set bail at $1,000.

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According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha Police officers were called to Froedtert South in Kenosha on March 1, 2023, for reports of an overdose. Officers found Lynn slumped over in the front seat of a car, appearing to overdose while her 4-year-old child was in the back seat, visibly upset and crying. Police administered Narcan and recovered a Codeine pill from Lynn’s purse. Officers reported that Lynn physically resisted when they attempted to arrest her.

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More than a year later, on April 23, 2025, Lynn was taken into custody in Racine for the outstanding Kenosha warrant and a new obstruction charge. She was extradited to Kenosha County, posted her $1,000 bail, and was released.

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Lynn is due back in Kenosha County Circuit Court in May. If convicted of all charges, she faces up to 7 years in prison and $20,000 in fines.

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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:

April 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM

She makes wise choices.

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Anonymous says:

April 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Well $1000 bail will not keep her in jail!

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  April 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
  
  If she skips bond, just turn on a giant magnet and she’ll turn up.
  
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OK guys…..be honest….. says:

April 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Would ya?

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  May 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
  
  Never
  
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Babe Winkleman says:

April 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Looks like she fell into my tackle box

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  April 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
  
  LMFAO.
  
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