KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — In a twist that legal observers are calling “judicial musical chairs,” both Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins and John Viskocil have filed formal notices to withdraw their previously filed substitution requests, paving the way for Judge Angelina Gabriele to remain on the case as the likely trial judge.
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Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 26, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 26-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he carried out a calculated bank robbery at Chase Bank last week, allegedly motivated by his anger over a home foreclosure. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Keegan T. Dutton, 18, of Libertyville in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An 18-year-old Illinois man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a high-speed crash that left one man hospitalized with severe injuries and killed a family’s dog in Salem Lakes on Friday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha’s spring curbside compostable collection will end the week of June 9, 2025, according to a notice from the Department of Public Works. Residents who still have yard waste or other compostable materials are encouraged to utilize the city’s self-service Compostable Waste Site, located
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha woman is facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attacking her elderly mother during a domestic disturbance last week. The woman, Courtney K. Carls, was arrested June 6 and charged Monday with five criminal counts, including physical abuse of an elder person and
Gustavo A. Prieto-Carvajal, 40, of Chicago Heights in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 40-year-old Illinois man was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail Monday after allegedly passing out drunk behind the wheel on I-94, resisting officers, and hurling racial slurs and violent
John Steinbrink, Jr(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Less than a month after completing a jail sentence for corruption, former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr. sought to terminate his probation early — a move that raised eyebrows across Kenosha County. But on Monday, Judge Anthony Milisauskas
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K9 team to its ranks. K9 Kane will be partnered with Deputy Tyler Brady, who was hired by the Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 10, 2018. The agency announced the addition in a Facebook post this week, introducing
Car Torched by Kenosha 12-year-old(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 12-year-old Kenosha boy has been formally charged with three felony counts of arson and five counts of criminal damage to property after admitting to setting three vehicles on fire over the past 10 days—crimes he recorded and posted to TikTok in
Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 26, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 26-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he carried out a calculated bank robbery at Chase Bank last week, allegedly motivated by his anger over a home foreclosure. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Keegan T. Dutton, 18, of Libertyville in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An 18-year-old Illinois man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a high-speed crash that left one man hospitalized with severe injuries and killed a family’s dog in Salem Lakes on Friday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha’s spring curbside compostable collection will end the week of June 9, 2025, according to a notice from the Department of Public Works. Residents who still have yard waste or other compostable materials are encouraged to utilize the city’s self-service Compostable Waste Site, located at 4071 88th Avenue. The drop-off site remains open through November, Monday through
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha woman is facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attacking her elderly mother during a domestic disturbance last week. The woman, Courtney K. Carls, was arrested June 6 and charged Monday with five criminal counts, including physical abuse of an elder person and multiple counts of bail jumping. According to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha
Gustavo A. Prieto-Carvajal, 40, of Chicago Heights in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 40-year-old Illinois man was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail Monday after allegedly passing out drunk behind the wheel on I-94, resisting officers, and hurling racial slurs and violent threats at both law enforcement and medical staff. You must be logged in
John Steinbrink, Jr(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Less than a month after completing a jail sentence for corruption, former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr. sought to terminate his probation early — a move that raised eyebrows across Kenosha County. But on Monday, Judge Anthony Milisauskas issued a firm response: request denied. You must be logged in to view
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K9 team to its ranks. K9 Kane will be partnered with Deputy Tyler Brady, who was hired by the Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 10, 2018. The agency announced the addition in a Facebook post this week, introducing Kane as the newest member of the team. The Sheriff’s Office released very
Car Torched by Kenosha 12-year-old(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 12-year-old Kenosha boy has been formally charged with three felony counts of arson and five counts of criminal damage to property after admitting to setting three vehicles on fire over the past 10 days—crimes he recorded and posted to TikTok in an apparent attempt to impress a girl. You must be logged in to
Conner Olsen – Former Counselor, Westosha Central High School(Facebook.com) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Westosha Central High School counselor accused of grooming-like behavior toward a female student has resigned in lieu of termination following an internal investigation. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has now flagged his professional license as “under investigation.” You must be logged in to view the rest of
Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins (70) and John Viskocil (70) – Homicide Defendants(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Angelina Gabriele scheduled a hearing to consider prosecutors’ motion to double the bail for the two defendants charged in the 2003 Vanderzee murder case. However, both defendants have filed for a substitution of judge—a legal move that calls into question the future of that hearing and raises
Dean L. Threlkeld, 70, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff, 2005) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 70-year-old man with a history of impaired driving offenses was charged Thursday after deputies say he was caught driving under the influence of marijuana with nearly 9 grams of the drug and a glass pipe in his vehicle. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Darrell D. Garrett, 43, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a history of domestic violence was charged Friday after allegedly threatening the mother of his children with a baseball bat and a knife during a late-night incident that police say escalated into a terrifying ordeal. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Nyasia Rochelle Johnson, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 17-year-old Kenosha girl was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct while armed, after allegedly threatening her ex-boyfriend and his brother with a knife during a confrontation last month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Free outdoor concerts, yoga classes, and movie nights are all set to return to Kenosha County Parks next week, launching another season of summer entertainment under the sun and stars. County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced the lineup Thursday, encouraging residents to take advantage of the weekly programming across the county’s scenic park system. “We’re excited to be back with
KENOSHA, Wis. – City residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive papers during a free document shredding event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, offered at three locations across Kenosha. Shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following sites: Each Kenosha resident may bring up to five bags or boxes of documents to be shredded
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Bicyclists and breakfast lovers alike are gearing up for the return of Kenosha County’s DairyAir Community Bike Ride, scheduled for Saturday, June 14. This annual 30-mile round-trip ride invites participants to pedal through the rolling countryside from the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park to the popular Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast at Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in Brighton. The event
KENOSHA, Wis. – A former City of Kenosha employee who was charged earlier this year with stealing rebate checks from the city’s Parks Department has now pleaded guilty to the charge. Jamie D. Watkins, a 54-year-old arborist formerly employed by the city, appeared in court and pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor theft. The court accepted the plea and found him guilty.
Nour Althafiri, 26, of Waukegan, Ill.(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A daycare employee accused of abusing a 2-year-old boy at a Kenosha childcare center is being held in the Kenosha County Jail on $10,000 cash bail, while the child’s mother is speaking publicly for the first time—accusing the daycare owner of dishonesty and damage control. You must be logged in to view
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 76-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that injured a woman traveling with her young daughter. Glenn Nagel Love was formally charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court Thursday with one count of hit and run causing injury. Court Commissioner William Michel II set Love’s cash bond at $1,000. A preliminary
Joseph M. Cerone, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges after police say he caused a disturbance at a local bar, exposed himself in an emergency room, and kicked a police officer during an altercation at the hospital. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Donta D. Buckles, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a prior felony record is facing a new charge after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and then fleeing from police in a black SUV late last month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson, who admitted to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars and was the subject of a felony misconduct investigation, is no longer employed by the department—but not because he was terminated. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
LaVontay Fenderson – Police Officer, City of Racine KENOSHA, Wis. – Despite reportedly admitting to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars, Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson remains on active duty, drawing a taxpayer-funded paycheck while local prosecutors remain silent. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Jose E. Nunez Andino, 34, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing serious felony charges after prosecutors say he physically assaulted the mother of his child during a domestic dispute and tried to stop two of her children from calling 911—all while his 5-year-old daughter watched the violence unfold. You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 26, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 26-year-old Kenosha man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he carried out a calculated bank robbery at Chase Bank last week, allegedly motivated by his anger over a home foreclosure. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Keegan T. Dutton, 18, of Libertyville in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An 18-year-old Illinois man is facing felony charges after allegedly causing a high-speed crash that left one man hospitalized with severe injuries and killed a family’s dog in Salem Lakes on Friday. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha’s spring curbside compostable collection will end the week of June 9, 2025, according to a notice from the Department of Public Works. Residents who still have yard waste or other compostable materials are encouraged to utilize the city’s self-service Compostable Waste Site, located at 4071 88th Avenue. The drop-off site remains open through November, Monday through
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha woman is facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attacking her elderly mother during a domestic disturbance last week. The woman, Courtney K. Carls, was arrested June 6 and charged Monday with five criminal counts, including physical abuse of an elder person and multiple counts of bail jumping. According to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha
Gustavo A. Prieto-Carvajal, 40, of Chicago Heights in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 40-year-old Illinois man was ordered held on $25,000 cash bail Monday after allegedly passing out drunk behind the wheel on I-94, resisting officers, and hurling racial slurs and violent threats at both law enforcement and medical staff. You must be logged in
John Steinbrink, Jr(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Less than a month after completing a jail sentence for corruption, former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr. sought to terminate his probation early — a move that raised eyebrows across Kenosha County. But on Monday, Judge Anthony Milisauskas issued a firm response: request denied. You must be logged in to view
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K9 team to its ranks. K9 Kane will be partnered with Deputy Tyler Brady, who was hired by the Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 10, 2018. The agency announced the addition in a Facebook post this week, introducing Kane as the newest member of the team. The Sheriff’s Office released very
Car Torched by Kenosha 12-year-old(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 12-year-old Kenosha boy has been formally charged with three felony counts of arson and five counts of criminal damage to property after admitting to setting three vehicles on fire over the past 10 days—crimes he recorded and posted to TikTok in an apparent attempt to impress a girl. You must be logged in to
Conner Olsen – Former Counselor, Westosha Central High School(Facebook.com) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Westosha Central High School counselor accused of grooming-like behavior toward a female student has resigned in lieu of termination following an internal investigation. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has now flagged his professional license as “under investigation.” You must be logged in to view the rest of
Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins (70) and John Viskocil (70) – Homicide Defendants(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Judge Angelina Gabriele scheduled a hearing to consider prosecutors’ motion to double the bail for the two defendants charged in the 2003 Vanderzee murder case. However, both defendants have filed for a substitution of judge—a legal move that calls into question the future of that hearing and raises
Dean L. Threlkeld, 70, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff, 2005) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 70-year-old man with a history of impaired driving offenses was charged Thursday after deputies say he was caught driving under the influence of marijuana with nearly 9 grams of the drug and a glass pipe in his vehicle. You must be logged in to view the rest of
Darrell D. Garrett, 43, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a history of domestic violence was charged Friday after allegedly threatening the mother of his children with a baseball bat and a knife during a late-night incident that police say escalated into a terrifying ordeal. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Nyasia Rochelle Johnson, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 17-year-old Kenosha girl was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct while armed, after allegedly threatening her ex-boyfriend and his brother with a knife during a confrontation last month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Free outdoor concerts, yoga classes, and movie nights are all set to return to Kenosha County Parks next week, launching another season of summer entertainment under the sun and stars. County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced the lineup Thursday, encouraging residents to take advantage of the weekly programming across the county’s scenic park system. “We’re excited to be back with
KENOSHA, Wis. – City residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive papers during a free document shredding event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, offered at three locations across Kenosha. Shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following sites: Each Kenosha resident may bring up to five bags or boxes of documents to be shredded
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Bicyclists and breakfast lovers alike are gearing up for the return of Kenosha County’s DairyAir Community Bike Ride, scheduled for Saturday, June 14. This annual 30-mile round-trip ride invites participants to pedal through the rolling countryside from the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park to the popular Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast at Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in Brighton. The event
