KENOSHA, Wis. — Despite multiple deputies documenting visible injuries, blood evidence, and their repeated disbelief of both parties’ explanations, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against Racine County Sheriff’s Detective Emil Ortiz.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha man is facing a slate of new charges after prosecutors say he attacked his girlfriend twice this month, once slapping and dragging her by the hair, and later shattering her car windshield with a brick before pinning her by the throat against the hood of the vehicle. Ellian F. Farris was in court Friday where he was
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha man is facing a slate of new charges after prosecutors say he attacked his girlfriend twice this month, once slapping and dragging her by the hair, and later shattering her car windshield with a brick before pinning her by the throat against the hood of the vehicle. Ellian F. Farris was in court Friday where he was
Mikel L. Robers, 17, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Burlington teenager with two pending felony cases is now facing yet another round of serious charges, this time accused of breaking into a Brighton barn and stealing multiple firearms. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Joshua J. Meeks, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man already behind bars is now facing two new felony charges tied to a string of crimes allegedly committed on the same day earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two counts of violating a harassment injunction. If convicted on both, she faces up
KENOSHA, Wis. — The iconic downtown eatery Trolley Dogs was shuttered Thursday, with a handwritten “Closed” sign greeting would-be customers at the door. The abrupt closure follows an ownership change earlier this month and what Kenosha County health officials say were licensing oversights. Mark Melotik of the Kenosha County Health Department confirmed to Kenosha County Eye that the business was operating without a
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is leading Wisconsin’s entire congressional delegation in calling on President Donald Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration following historic flooding earlier this month. The request, if granted, would unlock federal aid to help families, businesses, and communities recover. The storms of August 9–10 brought record rainfall to the Milwaukee region, swamping neighborhoods, flooding basements, and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is wanted after prosecutors filed serious felony charges in connection with a violent assault reported last fall. Charges FiledOn Thursday, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Troy Jordan Guinn, 24, of Kenosha. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. The assault charge is a Class C felony,
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Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday where he was charged with third-degree sexual assault, two counts of felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments. Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An Illinois man who drove drunk through the village with his 13-year-old son in the car has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month. Arrest and ComplaintRoman Sokil Jr., 36, of Antioch, Ill., was arrested on December 8, 2024, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies observed his erratic driving near Wilmot Road and Antioch Road just after midnight. According
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KENOSHA, Wis. – A Chicago man with a lengthy history of drunk driving convictions is back in custody in Kenosha County, nearly a year after skipping a court hearing in a serious crash case that left a woman badly injured.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha man is facing a slate of new charges after prosecutors say he attacked his girlfriend twice this month, once slapping and dragging her by the hair, and later shattering her car windshield with a brick before pinning her by the throat against the hood of the vehicle. Ellian F. Farris was in court Friday where he was
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Joshua J. Meeks, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man already behind bars is now facing two new felony charges tied to a string of crimes allegedly committed on the same day earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha therapist with a growing criminal record and a trail of disturbing behavior is facing two new criminal charges for targeting a court-protected individual through vulgar and harassing messages posted on Facebook. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court this week with two counts of violating a harassment injunction. If convicted on both, she faces up
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is wanted after prosecutors filed serious felony charges in connection with a violent assault reported last fall. Charges FiledOn Thursday, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Troy Jordan Guinn, 24, of Kenosha. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree recklessly endangering safety. The assault charge is a Class C felony,
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Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday where he was charged with third-degree sexual assault, two counts of felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct with domestic abuse assessments. Carlos Harris, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – An Illinois man who drove drunk through the village with his 13-year-old son in the car has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month. Arrest and ComplaintRoman Sokil Jr., 36, of Antioch, Ill., was arrested on December 8, 2024, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies observed his erratic driving near Wilmot Road and Antioch Road just after midnight. According
Dylan Gardinier and Alyssa Schraeder, both 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha couple appeared in court Thursday and were formally charged with a combined 21 felonies in a case that prosecutors say involved the abuse and exploitation of the woman’s own 8-year-old daughter. You must be logged in to view the rest
KENOSHA, Wis. — Four supervisors with the Kenosha Police Department have completed Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, a 22-week executive leadership program that focuses on organizational behavior, policy development, resource management and modern policing strategies. Captains Leo Viola and Matthew Strelow, along with Lieutenants Joshua Hecker and Adam Jurgens, graduated from the nationally recognized course after months of intensive study,
Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois in Court Wednesday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A Chicago man who prosecutors say reached 140 miles per hour in a high-speed chase with his 9-year-old daughter in the back seat has been re-arrested in Kenosha County after missing court for nearly a year. Christopher G. Whitsett, 35, of Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff)
KENOSHA, Wis. – The Kenosha community is grieving the devastating loss of Addison “Addi” McBride, a vibrant and beloved 15-year-old girl who passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Addi was preparing to begin her sophomore year at Tremper High School, having attended KTEC through 8th grade. She was known for her sweet nature, kind heart, and uplifting spirit. Her father, Dan McBride, named her
Kenosha Unified School District Headquarters(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Despite sharp criticism from teachers, parents, and activists, the Kenosha Unified School Board voted 5–2 on Tuesday to approve 2.95% cost-of-living raises for administrators. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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Back the blue no matter what they do. The next time he will kill her and claim self defense.
Backing the blue is getting old.
Back the Blue/Back the Badge got us into this sh*t.
Smells like a reason for a recall.
If he’s not going to prosecute in a situation like this… everything else is just for show. He’s no different than the rest of them.
Wow- different DA same BS.
Think about this. You or I would be in jail. No questions asked. There is definitely a double standard.