(Kenosha County Sheriff)
KENOSHA, Wis. — The cash bail for Marco A. Infusino — the 25-year-old Kenosha man accused of leading police on a 115 mph chase into Illinois — has been lowered twice in the span of just over a week. Court Commissioner William Michel initially signed a $75,000 arrest warrant, then set bail at $50,000 during Infusino’s July 2 court appearance. Eight days later, Michel reduced the bail again to $15,000. The full amount was posted on July 11, and Infusino is now free pending trial.
Infusino was charged on June 30 in Kenosha County Circuit Court. He faces nine charges, including felony fleeing, five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, hit and run, possession of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and OWI, along with several municipal citations.
Despite strong objections from the District Attorney’s Office, Michel lowered the bail — a rare move in a case involving multiple felonies, high-speed flight, and the endangerment of officers and civilians. Prosecutors cited the severity of the conduct and risk to public safety in opposing the reduction.
The charges stem from a June 28 incident in Pleasant Prairie, when an officer attempted a traffic stop for a stop sign violation. Infusino allegedly fled, leading a high-speed pursuit that continued into Illinois. According to police, he swerved into oncoming lanes, struck multiple squad cars, and nearly hit civilian vehicles before being boxed in and arrested in Zion.
(Kenosha County Sheriff)
Pleasant Prairie Police released dashcam footage of the chase along with a statement that read, in part: “Illinois isn’t an escape route — it’s just more road.” The department credited the safe outcome to coordination with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, Zion Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Zion Fire-Rescue.
Police recovered suspected crack cocaine, two glass smoking devices, and a loaded Glock 19 with an extended magazine from Infusino’s vehicle. He allegedly told medics he had been using cocaine “all day” and admitted he fled to try to get to Illinois.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 1.
Editor’s note: A previous report by Kenosha County Eye incorrectly stated that Judge Angelina Gabriele lowered Infusino’s bail. In fact, all bail decisions were made by Court Commissioner William Michel.
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41 Responses
So let me get this straight… Commissioner Michel (D) starts with a $75,000 warrant, drops it to $50,000, then just eight days later slashes it to $15,000? What gives? Who does this guy know? Who does he owe money to? A favor, perhaps? At this rate, next time it’ll come with a coupon and a punch card. Commissioner Michel, the public deserves an explanation, because that math ain’t mathin’!
The explanation was probably given in court. $15k is plenty. Bail doesn’t buy dismissal of the case, you know. This ain’t TV.
Hey Kevin , there was a whole slew of comments on this article on here this morning . Where did they go ?
I issued a correction. I previously wrote that judge Gabriele lowered the bell but I was incorrect. When I republished the article, all of the comments went away. Which I think is fair because people were commenting on incorrect information.
Fair
That’s cool . Thank you.
The 75K and 50K bail amounts appear quite excessive based on the charges, unless there are priors.
What does that say about the Commissioner William Michel ??
Is this inexperience ? His own ?
Lack of correct information from the start ? Someone else’s lack of experience ?
New information after ?
Pleading by the family or Lawyer ?
Are these parents helicopter parents ?
Bulldozer parents who plow all obstacles away in front of their children ?
Or is this kid otherwise perfect and has other people who depend on him and just had one bad day in his life ?
Commissioner William Michel. Can you tell us what changed your mind ? Twice !
Jeez, we appreciate your observance , but you really talk too much!
Is part of this news site.
Everyone is voicing their opinions and asking why things like this happen.
If $15,000. bail is the appropriate amount then why wasn’t it from the start ?
All fair questions and observations.
If you are not interested in others opinions or analysis then why are you reading the opcomments ?
Go back to your picture book then.
William Michel exemplifies the deficiencies present in our current court system. I recommend that you interview him to hear his perspective; otherwise, we should proceed with the necessary steps to have him replaced by someone less inefficient.
Michel has been terrible since his first day. The local court system is filled with incompetence and he is at the top of the list!
Hilarious! Why would you ask that cat, “Who else is in the car?” Are you really going to believe him? It’s too much.
All of the wannabe lawyers and judges are so funny. Every case is fact specific and nuanced. Most don’t understand the law or reason for bail. Did any of you read the Mike Chicchi’s article
Sure did read that article. And he clearly states that bail is basically so that they are guaranteed to show up for court! This judges palms are being greased, it aint rocket science! Look at the kids last name!
Are you seriously claiming that someone is slipping the commissioner money? As long as you mentioned “science,” where is your “evidence” for this claim?
Also, if the kid shows up for all of his court dates, would you then admit that the $15k was a sufficient amount of bail?
I don’t believe that is the issue here.I believe the issue is why was this particular individuals bail lowered repeatedly?
All parents want to help their children but in this case their helping with bail isn’t helping him.
He would be better off sitting in jail thinking about why he was in jail.
Learning that actions have consequences would be better for him rather than knowing his mommy and daddy will always bail him out.
Same lesson Kmiec is finally learning
I believe his dad spent time in jail. Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree here.
You don’t believe that is the issue here, but that is exactly what you stated. Get it together Anony
Yes, and you said bail is being lowered because the commissioner is “being greased.” I’m asking, what is your evidence for this? It’s precisely the issue. Quit being goofy.
He does not receive bribes from anyone. I will never understand who could possibly have appointed him to the position of Commissioner; the job is too big for him, but he is not corrupt.
Is he related to the Infusino restaurant family?
Free dinners plus a punch card! etc,etc,etc,
Yes
Mom owns Hair International
Dad owns Infusino’s in Kenosha
Mom is a whore, dad is an asshole.
Just get home from the bars ?
It’s called “Don’t you know who I am? Who I’m related to?
Infusinos and Derangos kids are a bunch of junkie’s. Heard LOTS of stories and BIG amounts of money wasted. Family restaurant business will fall after older generation pass
Someone called in a favor
How does one go from. $75k to $15k? Does the commissioner not know how to do his job, or is he going against everything DA Solis asks for? Gotta do better
Protected class
Well aside from all this, one has to wonder how the Michel’s enjoyed their free pizza with one extra topping and the combo meal?
This is not the first time you have raised concerns regarding the low bail amounts set by this commissioner. If the defendant is released and subsequently reoffends, resulting in someone being injured or killed, who will be held accountable? Will the commissioner be required to provide an explanation?
It must be profoundly discouraging for law enforcement officers to risk their lives apprehending a suspect, only to see that individual released by a commissioner whose decisions appear to undermine their efforts.
….. to ask why was it lowered.
Can’t imagine there are any privacy issues.
This should be a question Kevin should ask and Michel should answer.
If not, then why not ?
Ask him KM. Interview our bail bond wizard. Let’s see what he has to say.
Don’t you know who I am? Who I’m related to?
Pizza delivery, 10 minutes guaranteed, plus pre-punched punch card.