KENOSHA, Wis. — A Florida man with an open Kenosha County OWI case dating back nearly a decade was back in custody Wednesday after authorities arrested him on a fugitive warrant tied to an Illinois felony drug case.
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Maximilliano Noel Dominguez, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stabbing his partner during a domestic altercation was arrested early Wednesday morning after a judge signed a $40,000 arrest warrant earlier this week, according to court records. The defendant is expected to make his initial appearance Thursday before Court Commissioner William Michel II. Maximilliano
Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man is facing 12 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after police say they found five dogs living inside a filthy, urine-soaked home with feces, mice droppings, blood, poor ventilation, padlocked crates and multiple injured animals following a violent dog attack last fall. Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. — A newly announced expansion project tied to the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock operation in Rockford is raising fresh questions about the long-term economic viability of the proposed Kenosha casino and whether environmental reviews tied to the Wisconsin project are now outdated, according to a local anti-gambling group.
KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, retirees, judges, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Public Safety Monument for the annual Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring local officers who died in the line of duty while also placing a strong emphasis on the emotional and mental
Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Indiana woman accused of participating in a sprawling “Felony Lane Gang” theft and fraud operation tied to smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries at the Kenosha YMCA finally appeared in Kenosha County court after months of delays caused by
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are reminding residents that parking on sidewalks, too close to crosswalks, or blocking driveways can result in citations, fines, and even towing as the City of Kenosha begins emphasizing enforcement of hazardous parking violations. According to a media release issued Wednesday, city ordinances and Wisconsin
Hakim Q. Naseer, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man who already had two open drug cases was charged Wednesday with felony cocaine delivery after investigators say he sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant during a controlled buy and was later found with
Keon E. Simms, 29, of Shelton, Washington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Washington state man wanted for years in a Kenosha felony gun case was finally arrested Tuesday and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after authorities say he skipped sentencing in 2021 and
Maximilliano Noel Dominguez, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stabbing his partner during a domestic altercation was arrested early Wednesday morning after a judge signed a $40,000 arrest warrant earlier this week, according to court records. The defendant is expected to make his initial appearance Thursday before Court Commissioner William Michel II. Maximilliano
Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man is facing 12 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after police say they found five dogs living inside a filthy, urine-soaked home with feces, mice droppings, blood, poor ventilation, padlocked crates and multiple injured animals following a violent dog attack last fall. Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. — A newly announced expansion project tied to the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock operation in Rockford is raising fresh questions about the long-term economic viability of the proposed Kenosha casino and whether environmental reviews tied to the Wisconsin project are now outdated, according to a local anti-gambling group. Citizens Against Expanded Gambling issued a statement Wednesday criticizing the planned Rockford hotel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, retirees, judges, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Public Safety Monument for the annual Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring local officers who died in the line of duty while also placing a strong emphasis on the emotional and mental toll carried by today’s officers. The ceremony, held during National Police Week, recognized
Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Indiana woman accused of participating in a sprawling “Felony Lane Gang” theft and fraud operation tied to smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries at the Kenosha YMCA finally appeared in Kenosha County court after months of delays caused by her incarceration in other counties and prison transport issues. Prosecutors allege Andrea J.
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are reminding residents that parking on sidewalks, too close to crosswalks, or blocking driveways can result in citations, fines, and even towing as the City of Kenosha begins emphasizing enforcement of hazardous parking violations. According to a media release issued Wednesday, city ordinances and Wisconsin statutes prohibit motorists from parking, stopping, or standing on public sidewalks at any
Hakim Q. Naseer, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man who already had two open drug cases was charged Wednesday with felony cocaine delivery after investigators say he sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant during a controlled buy and was later found with drugs, suspected drug-dealing materials, and more than $1,200 cash. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Keon E. Simms, 29, of Shelton, Washington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Washington state man wanted for years in a Kenosha felony gun case was finally arrested Tuesday and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after authorities say he skipped sentencing in 2021 and remained a fugitive while living out of state. Keon E. Simms, 29, of
Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing domestic abuse charges after police say she repeatedly punched her boyfriend in the face during an argument inside the couple’s apartment earlier this month. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $500 cash bond Wednesday after prosecutors said the woman left the scene
A man named Nicholas R. Mercier recently took to Facebook to leave a thoughtful, intellectual, Pulitzer-worthy comment that simply read: “Kevin Mathewson sucks.” And honestly? He’s probably right — at least from his perspective. If I spent years getting arrested, accused of beating women, driving drunk, violating bond conditions, stealing alcohol, and allegedly dragging a woman out of a moving Jeep hard enough
Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday ordered Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois, held on $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors charged him and a 15-year-old co-defendant identified in court records as M.C.R. with two counts of armed robbery as parties to a crime, possession of
Craig C. Cantwell, 47, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man from a well-known local family is now facing an expanding web of criminal allegations stretching across Kenosha, Racine, and Rock counties after prosecutors filed two more criminal cases Tuesday, adding to a growing list of accusations that now includes drunk driving, resisting police, fleeing officers,
Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he strangled his girlfriend twice, stole her cell phones to stop her from calling police, and threatened to kill the mother of his children while loading a handgun inside a Kenosha residence. Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man with a prior murder conviction was charged Tuesday after police say he threatened to kill his girlfriend while holding a knife during a domestic disturbance on Mother’s Day. Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman who called police claiming her husband choked and threatened to kill her during a domestic disturbance was instead arrested herself after officers reviewed surveillance video inside the couple’s apartment, court records show. Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday slashed his own previously issued bail amount by more than 50% for a Kenosha woman accused of failing to return a rented U-Haul pickup truck for weeks and allegedly causing thousands of dollars in losses. Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Mercilie Toney – Assistant Principal, Indian Trail High School and Academy KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha Unified School District assistant principal has been placed on administrative leave, according to the district’s chief communications officer. Mercilie Toney – Assistant Principal, Indian Trail High School and Academy You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner has admitted to collecting nomination signatures while in uniform during his reelection campaign, despite county ethics rules and Sheriff’s Office policies restricting political activity involving county uniforms and county property. The admission came in response to questions from Kenosha County Eye regarding allegations from Sheriff’s Office insiders and community members who claimed Zoerner had been
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie police officer may have saved a man’s life early Friday morning after responding to a welfare check and finding the man unresponsive and without a detectable pulse inside a residence on Old Green Bay Road. Pleasant Prairie police were dispatched to a home in the 11200 block of Old Green Bay Road at about 12:14 a.m.
Louis Johnuel Matos-Falu, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Monday set a $50,000 cash bond for 32-year-old Kenosha man Louis Johnuel Matos-Falu, who is accused of operating a cocaine distribution operation involving drug shipments sent through the U.S. mail from Puerto Rico. Louis Johnuel Matos-Falu, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — The family of two Twin Lakes sisters critically injured in the devastating May 2 head-on crash on Highway 83 has launched a GoFundMe campaign as medical bills continue to mount and one of the victims remains hospitalized in intensive care fighting for her life. The fundraiser was organized by the Fikert sisters’ cousin, Kyle Pembroke, and his wife, Ashton
KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents looking to safely dispose of sensitive documents will have an opportunity next month when the City of Kenosha hosts a free community shredding event at three locations across the city. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: the Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave.; the Southwest Library, 7979
Marcell L. Daniel Jr., 34, of Kansasville(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kansasville man accused of leading a Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy on a high-speed pursuit reaching more than 125 miles per hour was ordered held Monday on a $35,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors said he endangered multiple motorists during a late-night
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Police Department has become one of only a small number of law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin to earn accreditation through the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group, a milestone city officials say reflects years of work reviewing and improving department operations. The department announced Monday that it is now the second-largest law enforcement agency in Wisconsin to receive accreditation
Maximilliano Noel Dominguez, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stabbing his partner during a domestic altercation was arrested early Wednesday morning after a judge signed a $40,000 arrest warrant earlier this week, according to court records. The defendant is expected to make his initial appearance Thursday before Court Commissioner William Michel II. Maximilliano
Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man is facing 12 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after police say they found five dogs living inside a filthy, urine-soaked home with feces, mice droppings, blood, poor ventilation, padlocked crates and multiple injured animals following a violent dog attack last fall. Stacey T. Weaver, 48, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. — A newly announced expansion project tied to the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock operation in Rockford is raising fresh questions about the long-term economic viability of the proposed Kenosha casino and whether environmental reviews tied to the Wisconsin project are now outdated, according to a local anti-gambling group. Citizens Against Expanded Gambling issued a statement Wednesday criticizing the planned Rockford hotel
KENOSHA, Wis. — Law enforcement officers, retirees, judges, elected officials and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Public Safety Monument for the annual Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring local officers who died in the line of duty while also placing a strong emphasis on the emotional and mental toll carried by today’s officers. The ceremony, held during National Police Week, recognized
Andrea J. Garrett, 22, of Greenwood, Indiana(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An Indiana woman accused of participating in a sprawling “Felony Lane Gang” theft and fraud operation tied to smash-and-grab vehicle burglaries at the Kenosha YMCA finally appeared in Kenosha County court after months of delays caused by her incarceration in other counties and prison transport issues. Prosecutors allege Andrea J.
KENOSHA, Wis. — City officials are reminding residents that parking on sidewalks, too close to crosswalks, or blocking driveways can result in citations, fines, and even towing as the City of Kenosha begins emphasizing enforcement of hazardous parking violations. According to a media release issued Wednesday, city ordinances and Wisconsin statutes prohibit motorists from parking, stopping, or standing on public sidewalks at any
Hakim Q. Naseer, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man who already had two open drug cases was charged Wednesday with felony cocaine delivery after investigators say he sold crack cocaine to a confidential informant during a controlled buy and was later found with drugs, suspected drug-dealing materials, and more than $1,200 cash. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Keon E. Simms, 29, of Shelton, Washington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Washington state man wanted for years in a Kenosha felony gun case was finally arrested Tuesday and brought before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after authorities say he skipped sentencing in 2021 and remained a fugitive while living out of state. Keon E. Simms, 29, of
Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing domestic abuse charges after police say she repeatedly punched her boyfriend in the face during an argument inside the couple’s apartment earlier this month. Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $500 cash bond Wednesday after prosecutors said the woman left the scene
A man named Nicholas R. Mercier recently took to Facebook to leave a thoughtful, intellectual, Pulitzer-worthy comment that simply read: “Kevin Mathewson sucks.” And honestly? He’s probably right — at least from his perspective. If I spent years getting arrested, accused of beating women, driving drunk, violating bond conditions, stealing alcohol, and allegedly dragging a woman out of a moving Jeep hard enough
Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday ordered Charles A. Wade, 17, of Waukegan, Illinois, held on $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors charged him and a 15-year-old co-defendant identified in court records as M.C.R. with two counts of armed robbery as parties to a crime, possession of
Craig C. Cantwell, 47, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A Twin Lakes man from a well-known local family is now facing an expanding web of criminal allegations stretching across Kenosha, Racine, and Rock counties after prosecutors filed two more criminal cases Tuesday, adding to a growing list of accusations that now includes drunk driving, resisting police, fleeing officers,
Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he strangled his girlfriend twice, stole her cell phones to stop her from calling police, and threatened to kill the mother of his children while loading a handgun inside a Kenosha residence. Michael D. Thompson, 44, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man with a prior murder conviction was charged Tuesday after police say he threatened to kill his girlfriend while holding a knife during a domestic disturbance on Mother’s Day. Christopher Herman Knox, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Pleasant Prairie woman who called police claiming her husband choked and threatened to kill her during a domestic disturbance was instead arrested herself after officers reviewed surveillance video inside the couple’s apartment, court records show. Saba N. Gebru, 37, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Tuesday slashed his own previously issued bail amount by more than 50% for a Kenosha woman accused of failing to return a rented U-Haul pickup truck for weeks and allegedly causing thousands of dollars in losses. Lagenea C. Wakefield, 52, of Kenosha(Kenosha
