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Felon Accused of Crashing Into Traffic Pole While Drunk, Found With Gun and Suspected Fentanyl Returned to Kenosha Court After More Than a Year

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Emmanuel Odell Grant Jr., 37, of Delavan
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

WHEATLAND, Wis. — A Delavan man who prosecutors say crashed a vehicle into a traffic signal pole while intoxicated and armed with a handgun in Wheatland more than four years ago was brought back before the court Monday after failing to appear while reportedly serving a prison sentence in Illinois. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $10,000 cash bond after prosecutors requested $15,000.

Emmanuel Odell Grant Jr., 37, of Delavan
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

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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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