Keon Dewon Taylor, 21, of Racine (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
KENOSHA, Wis. — The hunt continues for Racine man Keon Dewon Taylor, who remains wanted on multiple violent felony charges connected to a brutal domestic assault, carjacking, and alleged attempted vehicular assault involving the mother of his child.
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Late today, Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis issued a public safety alert — a rare move signaling the seriousness of the case and the perceived danger to the community.
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Taylor was charged November 4, and despite the violent nature of the allegations, his existing bond history, and an active no-contact order in place for the same victim, Supplemental Court Commissioner David Hughes set the arrest warrant at just $2,500 cash, allowing Taylor to remain unaccounted for. The decision has continued to raise eyebrows throughout the community and inside the courthouse.
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Solis confirmed that Taylor faces the following charges:
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Carjacking – Use of Force
Second-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
Substantial Battery – Domestic Abuse
Disorderly Conduct – Domestic Abuse
Three Counts of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping
According to the complaint, investigators allege Taylor punched the victim repeatedly in the face, ripped her from the vehicle by her hair, and left her with multiple injuries, including a bleeding chin wound, abrasions, and internal mouth injuries. She reportedly told deputies she feared for her life.
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The complaint further alleges Taylor entered the driver’s seat of the victim’s vehicle, accelerated toward her, forcing her to jump aside to avoid being hit, and then fled the scene with their three-month-old child still inside the SUV.
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In his statement, Solis wrote:
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“These charges reflect extremely violent conduct — a carjacking using force, a sustained beating, an attempt to run over a victim, and flight with a three-month-old infant in the vehicle.”
Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner David Hughes (D) (File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
Solis also addressed the controversial bail decision without naming Hughes directly:
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“It is difficult to understand how a $2,500 cash bond was considered appropriate for a defendant already on bond against the same victim with an active no-contact order.”
He added:
“My office will continue to advocate for strong, accountable bail that protects victims and the public from dangerous offenders.”
Concerns About Judicial Decisions Grow
It is widely known in local legal and law-enforcement circles that David Hughes is considered an activist supplemental court commissioner, frequently criticized for a judicial philosophy of low bail, leniency, and what critics describe as a “soft-glove approach” toward violent offenders. His charging and bond decisions have been a point of contention for years.
Many residents and court staff are now expressing concern because Hughes has applied for the open Branch 4 Circuit Court Judge seat. Some believe his appointment is likely, given that his partner, Roberta Pontillo, is a well-known Democratic donor with influence at the governor’s office — the same office responsible for judicial appointments.
Several longtime courthouse observers tell Kenosha County Eye this case is now being used as a prime example of the potential public-safety consequences of putting someone with his record of low-bail decisions onto the bench permanently.
Public Safety Advisory
Authorities are urging the public NOT to approach Taylor.
Anyone with information is asked to contact:
📞 Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department:262-656-1234 📞 Crime Stoppers:262-656-7333
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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Kenosha County Courthouse Corruption All the Judges and commissioners need too be investigated
Forget it. Not happening. Civil disintegration is the prime objective of the Democrat’s national Color Revolution with the activist Hughes as an operative – and will not stop – unless and until the Good & Right effectively organizes then directly acts while pinching off its fear as an over ripe dingleberry, by any effective means possible, and not limited to the dada theater of voting.
You’d think that educated people in the court systems would know the patterns of domestic abuse and have responsibilities to protect women. What is happening here?
Unfortunately until judges and in this case court commissioners are held accountable for any and all crimes violent repeat offenders commit while out on their ridiculously low bails nothing will change.
I’m just curious, what’s the jail census looking like lately? It is not uncommon for the Sheriff to ask the courts to keep bonds low to avoid overcrowding. Sometimes the jail doesn’t have the employee headcount or budget to handle the inmates.
Not saying this is the case here or in previous cases, just exploring all possible reasons for such low bonds
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Kenosha County Courthouse Corruption All the Judges and commissioners need too be investigated
Forget it. Not happening. Civil disintegration is the prime objective of the Democrat’s national Color Revolution with the activist Hughes as an operative – and will not stop – unless and until the Good & Right effectively organizes then directly acts while pinching off its fear as an over ripe dingleberry, by any effective means possible, and not limited to the dada theater of voting.
That bail is incredibly, inappropriately low
This guy looks like an arrogant @$$!!
What a loser
You’d think that educated people in the court systems would know the patterns of domestic abuse and have responsibilities to protect women. What is happening here?
Protect *everyone*, not just women.
Good point Marty, totally agree
Unfortunately until judges and in this case court commissioners are held accountable for any and all crimes violent repeat offenders commit while out on their ridiculously low bails nothing will change.
I’m just curious, what’s the jail census looking like lately? It is not uncommon for the Sheriff to ask the courts to keep bonds low to avoid overcrowding. Sometimes the jail doesn’t have the employee headcount or budget to handle the inmates.
Not saying this is the case here or in previous cases, just exploring all possible reasons for such low bonds