KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Jason Freitag, the longtime Kenosha County Highway Operations Superintendent, was effectively pushed out of county government late last year after a sustained pattern of complaints and internal concerns, a move some observers speculate was delayed until County Executive Samantha Kerkman knew she would face no opponent in her reelection bid before taking action.
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Robert W. Moses, 55, of 5619 16th Ave Upper in Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert W. Moses, 55, of Kenosha, was charged by prosecutors today with masturbating in front of two young girls at the Italian American Club after prior convictions involving children and sexual offenses. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun granted the request and set bail
Crime Scene Tape(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 17, of Kenosha, is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he participated in a retaliatory shooting that sent a bullet through the back door of a Kenosha home while a mother and her 12-year-old daughter were inside. Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County
Jonathan M. Taylor, 31(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man described by prosecutors as a repeat violent offender was ordered held on a $150,000 cash bond Monday after authorities say he escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center and remained on the run for more than a week
Hadeiya J. Williams, 22, and Adrian M. Gonzalez, 23, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $500 cash bail Monday for 22-year-old Hadeiya J. Williams after prosecutors accused her of kicking a child during a chaotic overnight family
Updated May 18, 2026 at 9:37 p.m. RACINE, Wis. – Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement for former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson, allowing the fired officer to likely avoid a felony conviction and permanent criminal record despite allegations that he fraudulently collected
Ervin T. Hoffman, 45, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man accused of illegally possessing a loaded handgun as a convicted felon after allegedly threatening to kill himself during a drunken domestic disturbance was given a $1,000 cash bond Monday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner
Juan M. Izaguirre, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man is accused of choking his longtime girlfriend during a domestic violence incident and later returning to the family home days later to smash windows and a back door before hiding from police, according to
Fred L. Knox, 51, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 51-year-old Somers man with a lengthy criminal history is facing felony child abuse and multiple domestic violence-related charges after authorities say he slapped a 13-year-old boy during a heated argument and threatened to kill a woman during
Robert W. Moses, 55, of 5619 16th Ave Upper in Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert W. Moses, 55, of Kenosha, was charged by prosecutors today with masturbating in front of two young girls at the Italian American Club after prior convictions involving children and sexual offenses. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun granted the request and set bail
Crime Scene Tape(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 17, of Kenosha, is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he participated in a retaliatory shooting that sent a bullet through the back door of a Kenosha home while a mother and her 12-year-old daughter were inside. Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County
Jonathan M. Taylor, 31(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man described by prosecutors as a repeat violent offender was ordered held on a $150,000 cash bond Monday after authorities say he escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center and remained on the run for more than a week before federal agents and local law enforcement tracked him down in Racine. Jonathan
Hadeiya J. Williams, 22, and Adrian M. Gonzalez, 23, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $500 cash bail Monday for 22-year-old Hadeiya J. Williams after prosecutors accused her of kicking a child during a chaotic overnight family fight inside a Kenosha home that allegedly involved multiple assaults, hair-pulling, punches, and
Updated May 18, 2026 at 9:37 p.m. RACINE, Wis. – Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement for former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson, allowing the fired officer to likely avoid a felony conviction and permanent criminal record despite allegations that he fraudulently collected more than $16,000 in taxpayer money. Fenderson, a former school resource officer at
Ervin T. Hoffman, 45, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man accused of illegally possessing a loaded handgun as a convicted felon after allegedly threatening to kill himself during a drunken domestic disturbance was given a $1,000 cash bond Monday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, despite prosecutors seeking $10,000 cash bail. Ervin T. Hoffman, 45,
Juan M. Izaguirre, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man is accused of choking his longtime girlfriend during a domestic violence incident and later returning to the family home days later to smash windows and a back door before hiding from police, according to newly filed criminal charges. Juan M. Izaguirre, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Fred L. Knox, 51, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 51-year-old Somers man with a lengthy criminal history is facing felony child abuse and multiple domestic violence-related charges after authorities say he slapped a 13-year-old boy during a heated argument and threatened to kill a woman during a volatile late-night confrontation. Fred L. Knox, 51, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
John Paul Weaver, 25. of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A 25-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony drug charges after Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found cocaine and ketamine hidden inside his vehicle during a traffic stop early Friday morning. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond during the defendant’s initial appearance Thursday afternoon,
Andrea M. Parise, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County judge originally gave Andrea M. Parise, 34, a chance to avoid prison in a troubling methamphetamine and child neglect case involving allegations of drug use, paranoia, and unsafe living conditions around two children. But after violating probation, Parise was hauled back into court this spring and sentenced to
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents across much of Kenosha may notice cloudy or discolored water beginning this week as the Kenosha Water Utility starts its annual fire hydrant flushing program aimed at maintaining the city’s fire protection system. According to a public notice issued by the utility, crews will begin flushing hydrants on or after Monday, May 18. The work will cover all areas
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Bill Hopkins, a longtime western Kenosha County public servant whose post-military life has included local government, fire service, youth sports and volunteer work, has been named the 2026 Kenosha County Veteran of the Year. According to Kenosha County officials, Hopkins was selected by a county panel from a group of nominees submitted by
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Public Library Foundation announced Monday that it is launching a landscaping renovation project at the historic Simmons Library in an effort to improve the appearance of the property and generate momentum for future redevelopment discussions. According to the foundation, the project will focus on improving the perimeter of the library through landscaping that reflects the property’s original historic
Richard A. Brandes, 51, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Kenosha County man currently facing a felony fifth-offense drunken driving charge has a criminal history spanning decades and two states that includes prison time and allegations involving aggravated domestic battery, fourth-degree sexual assault, false imprisonment, victim intimidation, reckless endangerment with a dangerous weapon, threats to kill women, repeated
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff candidate Captain Cary Madrigal lost her attempt to keep disciplinary records from public view after arguing in court filings that release of the records would unfairly damage her reputation, candidacy and privacy interests. A judge ultimately ordered the documents released, records that detail allegations she failed to properly respond to concerns involving a deputy who was
Robert W. Moses, 55, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A registered sex offender with prior convictions involving children was arrested Saturday after police were called to the Italian American Club for allegations that he was masturbating near two young girls, according to dispatch information. This wasn’t the first time he’s been convicted of similar behavior and people aren’t happy about
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A recent federal appellate court decision has brought renewed attention to the hiring history of a Kenosha County sheriff’s deputy who was previously fired by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office over allegations involving a police academy “cheat sheet” before later being hired in Wisconsin, where he was subsequently disciplined for a body-camera policy violation and later became the subject
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County has allegedly spent somewhere between $50,000 and $90,000 in taxpayer money — and possibly more — on a Milwaukee law firm to keep a two-page memo about this reporter’s butt crack secret, to defend a judge’s decision to ban this reporter from photographing a public courtroom, and now, seemingly, to try to make this reporter pay for the
Pleasant Prairie Police Friday Evening (Photo by Incident Response) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A suspicious package discovered outside a Dairy Queen in Pleasant Prairie Thursday night prompted a large emergency response, evacuations of nearby businesses, and the temporary shutdown of part of Highway 50. Pleasant Prairie Police Friday Evening (Photo by Incident Response) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II was reportedly fired today after months of scrutiny over his bail decisions, courtroom conduct and handling of restraining order cases, including his denial of Makayla Rutka Plaza’s request for protection
Esmeralda Ramirez-Nunez, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 32-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman is facing felony child abuse charges after police say a 10-year-old boy suffered bruises and linear injuries consistent with being struck with a charging cord, belt and hands inside a Pleasant Prairie apartment earlier this week. Esmeralda Ramirez-Nunez, 32, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has endorsed Sandy Wiedmeyer in the State Senate District 11 race, calling her a strong supporter of public safety, law enforcement, and conservative leadership. In a statement provided directly to Kenosha County Eye, Solis said Wiedmeyer understands the importance of supporting victims, holding criminals accountable, and backing law enforcement officers working on the front
Xiong Peng, 36, of Southfield, Michigan(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Xiong Peng, 36, of Southfield, Michigan, appeared in Kenosha County court Friday after being arrested Thursday evening on felony identity theft charges tied to an alleged multi-state Kohl’s fraud scheme, while co-defendant Siyu Qian, 30, of Irvine, California, remains wanted on a warrant with a $2,500 cash bail still outstanding. Xiong
Mylah S. Hatchett, 34, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee woman accused of pepper spraying an Ulta Cosmetics employee and punching a store manager during a robbery in Pleasant Prairie more than a decade ago was arrested Thursday evening on outstanding Kenosha County warrants and hauled into court Friday afternoon. Mylah S. Hatchett, 34, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Robert W. Moses, 55, of 5619 16th Ave Upper in Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert W. Moses, 55, of Kenosha, was charged by prosecutors today with masturbating in front of two young girls at the Italian American Club after prior convictions involving children and sexual offenses. Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun granted the request and set bail
Crime Scene Tape(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 17, of Kenosha, is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he participated in a retaliatory shooting that sent a bullet through the back door of a Kenosha home while a mother and her 12-year-old daughter were inside. Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County
Jonathan M. Taylor, 31(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man described by prosecutors as a repeat violent offender was ordered held on a $150,000 cash bond Monday after authorities say he escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center and remained on the run for more than a week before federal agents and local law enforcement tracked him down in Racine. Jonathan
Hadeiya J. Williams, 22, and Adrian M. Gonzalez, 23, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $500 cash bail Monday for 22-year-old Hadeiya J. Williams after prosecutors accused her of kicking a child during a chaotic overnight family fight inside a Kenosha home that allegedly involved multiple assaults, hair-pulling, punches, and
Updated May 18, 2026 at 9:37 p.m. RACINE, Wis. – Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis has agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement for former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson, allowing the fired officer to likely avoid a felony conviction and permanent criminal record despite allegations that he fraudulently collected more than $16,000 in taxpayer money. Fenderson, a former school resource officer at
Ervin T. Hoffman, 45, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man accused of illegally possessing a loaded handgun as a convicted felon after allegedly threatening to kill himself during a drunken domestic disturbance was given a $1,000 cash bond Monday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, despite prosecutors seeking $10,000 cash bail. Ervin T. Hoffman, 45,
Juan M. Izaguirre, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man is accused of choking his longtime girlfriend during a domestic violence incident and later returning to the family home days later to smash windows and a back door before hiding from police, according to newly filed criminal charges. Juan M. Izaguirre, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Fred L. Knox, 51, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 51-year-old Somers man with a lengthy criminal history is facing felony child abuse and multiple domestic violence-related charges after authorities say he slapped a 13-year-old boy during a heated argument and threatened to kill a woman during a volatile late-night confrontation. Fred L. Knox, 51, of Somers(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
John Paul Weaver, 25. of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A 25-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony drug charges after Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found cocaine and ketamine hidden inside his vehicle during a traffic stop early Friday morning. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $2,000 cash bond during the defendant’s initial appearance Thursday afternoon,
Andrea M. Parise, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County judge originally gave Andrea M. Parise, 34, a chance to avoid prison in a troubling methamphetamine and child neglect case involving allegations of drug use, paranoia, and unsafe living conditions around two children. But after violating probation, Parise was hauled back into court this spring and sentenced to
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents across much of Kenosha may notice cloudy or discolored water beginning this week as the Kenosha Water Utility starts its annual fire hydrant flushing program aimed at maintaining the city’s fire protection system. According to a public notice issued by the utility, crews will begin flushing hydrants on or after Monday, May 18. The work will cover all areas
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Bill Hopkins, a longtime western Kenosha County public servant whose post-military life has included local government, fire service, youth sports and volunteer work, has been named the 2026 Kenosha County Veteran of the Year. According to Kenosha County officials, Hopkins was selected by a county panel from a group of nominees submitted by
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Public Library Foundation announced Monday that it is launching a landscaping renovation project at the historic Simmons Library in an effort to improve the appearance of the property and generate momentum for future redevelopment discussions. According to the foundation, the project will focus on improving the perimeter of the library through landscaping that reflects the property’s original historic
Richard A. Brandes, 51, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Kenosha County man currently facing a felony fifth-offense drunken driving charge has a criminal history spanning decades and two states that includes prison time and allegations involving aggravated domestic battery, fourth-degree sexual assault, false imprisonment, victim intimidation, reckless endangerment with a dangerous weapon, threats to kill women, repeated
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff candidate Captain Cary Madrigal lost her attempt to keep disciplinary records from public view after arguing in court filings that release of the records would unfairly damage her reputation, candidacy and privacy interests. A judge ultimately ordered the documents released, records that detail allegations she failed to properly respond to concerns involving a deputy who was
Robert W. Moses, 55, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A registered sex offender with prior convictions involving children was arrested Saturday after police were called to the Italian American Club for allegations that he was masturbating near two young girls, according to dispatch information. This wasn’t the first time he’s been convicted of similar behavior and people aren’t happy about
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Be a terrible boss walk out with severance pay??
Get your information correct he didn’t get a severance package
It literally says, “depart with severance.”
As opposed to figuratively?
Yep
So Jason Freitag was the problem? As I recall Greg Bolts name was mentioned just as often as his, and Greg bolt still has a job. Greg bolt also got a promotion and a $7,000 a year raise,
meanwhile four more employees have quit the highway department in the month of January alone after Jason was fired. But he was the problem?
Our insurance SUCKS. It’s easy to find nearby municipalities who have better benefits and pay.
Can’t blame people for leaving when Kerkman set the standard that the insurance is going to get worse every year. Hope the taxpayers aren’t too attached to good road conditions in the winter. Don’t worry, your taxes didn’t go up, but the quality of services is going down.
You can thank Scott Walker for that.
Walker has been on the Kenosha County Board for the past decade? Nope.
Your insurance “sucks” because the liberals on the County Board AND the City Council have screwed their fellow democrat employees by giving you insurance that “sucks”. But they STILL try to blame Walker for something he DID NOT DO. You dumb ass sheep are so gullible.
There are good roads around here? Could’ve fooled me. Your department is just like the medical and penal industries. They treat symptoms, not the underlying cause. Might as well not even have a job. As a matter of fact, that’s what I’ll say to you when I’m driving by, and you’re standing there with 5 other people watching 1 man work.
My guess is you live in the city and dont know the difference between city roads and county roads. But keep that energy up when you pass them running your next door dash order
Yeah maybe keep up with current events as the quality of just about all services, government and otherwise, has gone down markedly over the past decade, while the cost of the services in taxes has gone up.
But please, feel free to make it up as you go along
No one wants to work and the losers they put in charge have no experience or ability to lead but hey, they have a college degree so that makes them important.
Fish stinks from the head down
Our insurance is actually amazing. It’s also extremely affordable. I’m not sure what plan you are on but I’ve compared it to other places and nobody beats ours.
The roads in the County have been terrible this year. I’m not sure what has changed but it’s not for the better.
Sh*t can Billingsley next. She’s just as guilty.
I agree. I don’t think Jason was ever the issue. I know for a fact Jacob, the other superintendent, has been nothing but a problem. Hiring people with zero experience at way higher rates than current employees just for them to leave a few months later. Highway department needs new leadership and fast. The department is drowning.
Shows determination in the face of adversity.
And there’s a lot of that for her.
Aside that we have to now endure her for another 4 years because our Republican Party couldn’t find a replacement for her.
Not as dramatic as teachers but another example of not firing someone. Letting them survive their future job opportunities. I get it but at least a simple background check will pull up this story. Though other municipalities won’t care.
That’s just another way of saying she looks rough….
Her face ages about as well as Kenosha County roads….
Get use to it. Corruption is the merican way
This is what happens when a municipality is taken over by emotional women and feminine men. Absolutely brutal what has become of a once proud department.
Hard to tell the difference between emotional women and feminine men at all levels of government. Going to be hard times when the children they produce gain the throne of power due to a sense of entitlement.
Look at the nepotism on display at all levels of Kenosha government and services and declining level of services while taxes increase.
Does she not ever look in the mirror. She looks so rough
There is much to complain about with her, but no excuse for cheap shots on her looks. Shame on you.
Maybe they should start complaining about Karen Terry and Clara tappa maybe they’ll get fired….. oh wait nope
Them too!
It’s strange that all the bad seeds came from the City of Kenosha and one from Walworth County… Shelly, Greg, Karen, and Jake
In the real world, intentionally sabotaging/deleting a coworkers documents without asking/communicating would get you walked out immediately. They showed this dildo a lot of grace.
“ long time superintendent”
He wasn’t a superintendent that long!
Well, for Kenosha County Highway department standards. There was a long time considering the turnover rate is so extremely high.
You should really look into how many people have left Kenosha County highway department since Jason was promoted to superintendent.
Then you should look at how many highway department employees left since Samantha Kirkman got elected
“Pushed out” in the headline makes it sound like it wasn’t justified, but the article definitely sounds like it was not only justified but sorely overdue!
The two people that were complaining the most were doing it because people at the top needed the documentation to get Jason out. And how convenient one of them just so happened to slide right into Jason’s position. Maybe pull their personnel files and see all the shit they should have been fired for!
The comments made by individuals who didn’t read the article practically have a neon glow.
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I will admit that I have not read the entire article, but, I would like to comment on some of the comments. The county highway department started going down hill when kreuser was in office and when Scott walker signed Act 10. People are always bitching about the roads, but, the county cannot keep help. Who wants to get a call at 2 am to plow snow for low wage and crappy insurance? Those that complain should fill out an application.
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Fish stinks from the head down