KENOSHA, Wis. — Misty D. Hanner, a 50-year-old Kenosha woman accused of stealing more than $31,000 from vulnerable nursing home residents and her former employer, was in court Friday where Court Commissioner William Michel II set a $6,000 cash bail, despite prosecutors asking for a $10,000 cash bail. Hanner later posted the bond and was released from custody.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A 74-year-old Burlington man is facing serious felony charges in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind prosecution in Kenosha County under Wisconsin’s new child grooming law, after investigators say he repeatedly attempted to lure a 17-year-old girl into illegal activity. Ronald Joseph Richards, 74, of Burlington, was charged Monday with grooming of a child and soliciting a child for prostitution
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Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 38-year-old Illinois woman is accused of throwing her infant daughter headfirst into a crib while heavily intoxicated, an incident that prompted a 911 call and a response from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
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Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of attempting to rob a woman at knifepoint outside her apartment, allegedly demanding money before brandishing a weapon, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Monica L. Spann, 59, and Rubenia D. Jenkins, 31, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha women accused of attacking a police officer during a chaotic, multi-person disturbance on the city’s north side were each given $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors sought significantly higher amounts. Rubenia D. Jenkins Monica
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Sandy Rowe Wiedmeyer, the chairman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, announced Monday that she is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the local party as she continues her campaign for the 11th State Senate District. Wiedmeyer said the move is intended to ensure transparency and fairness as she seeks higher office while still holding a leadership role
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More bail obsession.
Bail is set at a small percentage of What she’s accused of stealing, I think reporting that isn’t obsessive at all.
Stupid Michel, she has more than enough stolen money to bail herself out. Can Michel get any more stupid, he needs to be fired for not protecting citizens.
Guessing it’s gone on pills,gambling,and donuts
What a POS.
Fifth ring of hell for you. ….off we go.
That’s a man in drag
That would make sense, all those mentally ill things cause crime.
Scum, scum, and more scum!
“Misty”? Must we??
Her real last name is Meaner.
She was allowed to RESIGN? Good grief! She should have been FIRED!