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Trevor Man Given $5,000 Cash Bail Despite Cocaine Trafficking Charge Carrying Decades of Prison Exposure

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Anthony Michael Davis, 39, of Trevor
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BRISTOL, Wis. — A Trevor man accused of cocaine trafficking and multiple felony bond violations was given a $5,000 cash bail Tuesday by Court Commissioner William Michel II, despite prosecutors alleging conduct that exposes him to decades in prison if convicted. Anthony Michael Davis, 39, is charged in a seven-count criminal complaint and is due back in court on Jan. 27 for a preliminary hearing.

Anthony Michael Davis, 39, of Trevor
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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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  1. I’m sorry but a black man living in Trevor with a Cadillac full of drugs🤣WTH has happened to Trevor.
    Chicago has happened to Trevor ☠️

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  2. These Kenosha County Judges have epically failed the taxpayers!!! When one of these thugs directly hurts one of their family members or friends, maybe then they’ll see how they DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTED to these crimes by letting them walk with almost NO consequences!! It’s absolutely disgusting how they work for the THUGS instead of the taxpayers!! VOTE THESE LIBERAL POS’ OUT!!!!

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