KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing 20 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after prosecutors filed a criminal complaint alleging several dogs were found living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions at his residence. Terrell James Taylor, 33, of Kenosha, was charged May 20 and is scheduled to make an initial appearance June 17 before a court commissioner.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A symbolic Pride Month resolution scheduled for consideration by the Kenosha Unified School Board next week is renewing debate among residents over whether schools should involve themselves in social and cultural issues at all. The proposal comes as newly elected school board president Carl Bryan, who is openly homosexual, has faced increased attention on social media after photos circulated online
TREVOR, Wis. — Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was formally charged Wednesday with identity theft, two felony bail jumping counts and mail theft allegations, and is expected to make an initial court appearance Thursday. Court records indicate the newly filed allegations are tied to what authorities describe as a much broader investigation involving an alleged Trevor drug house, stolen mail, fraud
TREVOR, Wis. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established for a Trevor family after a house fire Wednesday left their home a complete loss and destroyed nearly everything inside. Emergency dispatch records show the fire call for the residence in the 9950 block of 270th Court was entered at approximately
Michael J. Ruiz Jr., 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun on Thursday after prosecutors filed two separate criminal cases against him the same day, including a felony domestic violence case alleging he
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha has once again received national recognition for its efforts in maintaining and growing the community’s urban forest, marking another year of acknowledgment for its environmental and beautification work. The city announced Thursday that it earned the 2025 Tree City USA designation from the
Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha, who was already facing a felony domestic abuse case enhanced because of multiple prior domestic violence convictions, appeared in court Thursday on a new felony bail jumping charge after prosecutors alleged he
Cory R. Schlesner, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man with pending felony cases in Walworth County is facing new charges after a witness reported seeing him repeatedly punch a woman and slam her head into a vehicle window. During his initial appearance Thursday, Assistant
Christopher Flores, 19, of Vernon Hills, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a no-cash bail Thursday for a 19-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly punching his girlfriend and leaving her with significant injuries, and Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail”
KENOSHA, Wis. — A symbolic Pride Month resolution scheduled for consideration by the Kenosha Unified School Board next week is renewing debate among residents over whether schools should involve themselves in social and cultural issues at all. The proposal comes as newly elected school board president Carl Bryan, who is openly homosexual, has faced increased attention on social media after photos circulated online
TREVOR, Wis. — Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was formally charged Wednesday with identity theft, two felony bail jumping counts and mail theft allegations, and is expected to make an initial court appearance Thursday. Court records indicate the newly filed allegations are tied to what authorities describe as a much broader investigation involving an alleged Trevor drug house, stolen mail, fraud
TREVOR, Wis. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established for a Trevor family after a house fire Wednesday left their home a complete loss and destroyed nearly everything inside. Emergency dispatch records show the fire call for the residence in the 9950 block of 270th Court was entered at approximately 10:04 a.m. Initial reports indicated callers could see smoke and flames coming through
Michael J. Ruiz Jr., 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun on Thursday after prosecutors filed two separate criminal cases against him the same day, including a felony domestic violence case alleging he physically restrained a woman, threatened to kill her and others, and a separate
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha has once again received national recognition for its efforts in maintaining and growing the community’s urban forest, marking another year of acknowledgment for its environmental and beautification work. The city announced Thursday that it earned the 2025 Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, an annual recognition program that honors communities committed to proper
Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha, who was already facing a felony domestic abuse case enhanced because of multiple prior domestic violence convictions, appeared in court Thursday on a new felony bail jumping charge after prosecutors alleged he violated conditions of release involving the same woman. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus
Cory R. Schlesner, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man with pending felony cases in Walworth County is facing new charges after a witness reported seeing him repeatedly punch a woman and slam her head into a vehicle window. During his initial appearance Thursday, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a $1,500 cash bail, while Liberal Activist Supplemental
Christopher Flores, 19, of Vernon Hills, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a no-cash bail Thursday for a 19-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly punching his girlfriend and leaving her with significant injuries, and Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun granted that request during Christopher Flores’ initial appearance. Christopher Flores, 19, of
SOMERS, Wis. — Families looking for a community event packed with activities, emergency vehicles and opportunities to support local causes will soon have another option on their calendars as the Somers Fire Department prepares to host Somers Community Day later this month. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sam’s Club and is expected to
KENOSHA, Wis. — In February 2021, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law, a sweeping criminal justice reform bill that eventually led to Illinois becoming the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as a condition of release in criminal cases. Supporters argued it would create a fairer system by focusing on whether someone poses a danger rather
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father charged in connection with the Thanksgiving-night fire that killed his three children walked out of court Wednesday without paying a penny after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun ordered no-cash bail, allowing him to leave the courthouse despite District Attorney Xavier Solis requesting $500,000 cash bail and despite Braun later stating on the record
Thomas P. Leber, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man was charged today with felony fleeing and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, but despite the serious allegations, Judge Jason Rossell declined to sign an arrest warrant, leaving the defendant not currently wanted by police. The decision comes amid what courthouse sources have described as new policies enacted by Deputy
KENOSHA, Wis. — Drivers traveling through a busy stretch of Kenosha’s east side will see changing traffic patterns after city officials announced an update to an emergency road closure that had disrupted travel near Sheridan Road. The City of Kenosha previously closed 24th Street between 14th Avenue and Sheridan Road for emergency infrastructure repairs. However, officials now say the roadway has reopened to
Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A Racine man accused of pulling a knife after a violent crash scene and triggering a chaotic confrontation with firefighters and deputies was found competent to stand trial Wednesday, allowing the criminal case against him to move forward again after being suspended for months. Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine(Kenosha County
Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man remained in custody Wednesday after being accused of dragging a woman by her hair during a domestic violence incident and then violating conditions of an existing court case. During his initial appearance Wednesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun, prosecutors requested a $3,500 cash bond
Shaun D.A. Jackson, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening multiple people and allegedly telling one person he was “coming back to kill everybody” was released Wednesday after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun set a no-cash bail during his initial appearance. Prosecutors had requested a $500 cash bail, while the defense
Updated on May 20, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. TREVOR, Wis. — A large law-enforcement presence in Trevor on Tuesday, including Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office detectives and members of the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (K-DOG), drew attention from area residents and prompted numerous questions about the activity in the area. Authorities have now confirmed the operation was tied to a lengthy investigation involving allegations
KENOSHA, Wis. — If someone told you that a journalist was writing stories critical of a judge, exposing embarrassing information about that judge, and then found himself the subject of multiple law-enforcement complaints apparently aimed at having him criminally prosecuted and jailed, you might assume the story was unfolding in a third-world country under a dictatorship — not in the United States. But
SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Salem Lakes officials unanimously voted Tuesday night to begin pursuing what could become broad new restrictions on Airbnb and other short-term rental properties, directing Village Attorney Remzy Bitar — whose legal services bill the village at hundreds of dollars per hour — to begin developing options and possible ordinance language that could ultimately impose additional fees, permitting requirements and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A lifetime registered sex offender with multiple felony convictions was released from the Kenosha County Jail after posting only $5,000 cash bail following allegations that he masturbated in front of two young girls while working at the Italian American Club — and the club’s president, Martin “Marty” Pitts, has yet to address the public or explain why a man with
Assistant Fire Chief Mike Keske(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Former Salem Lakes Assistant Fire Chief Michael Keske resigned from the Salem Lakes Fire Rescue Department after Fire Chief Al Carr concluded that his trust in Keske had “all but diminished” and indicated he was considering formal charges that could have led to his removal from the
Brittney M. Smith, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Former Kenosha-area dispatcher Brittney M. Smith, whose prior domestic violence case and internal workplace controversy generated significant attention years ago, was back in the criminal justice system Tuesday after being charged in a new felony case alleging she shoved a 69-year-old woman to the ground inside a Walgreens. Court records
Kyla J. McCoy, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of striking a scooter rider, leaving the scene and driving on a suspended license was released Tuesday on no-cash bail by Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen Henry after prosecutors sought cash bail. Henry’s decision came during a day in which numerous defendants were released on no-cash bail, continuing
KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen “Half-Off” Henry on Tuesday ordered no-cash bail for Isaac Ruiz-Hernandez, a 28-year-old Kenosha man charged in a domestic abuse case, and ordered the $650 he had already posted refunded to him after prosecutors asked that the cash bail remain in place. The decision came in another case raising concern among courtroom observers and the
KENOSHA, Wis. — A symbolic Pride Month resolution scheduled for consideration by the Kenosha Unified School Board next week is renewing debate among residents over whether schools should involve themselves in social and cultural issues at all. The proposal comes as newly elected school board president Carl Bryan, who is openly homosexual, has faced increased attention on social media after photos circulated online
TREVOR, Wis. — Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was formally charged Wednesday with identity theft, two felony bail jumping counts and mail theft allegations, and is expected to make an initial court appearance Thursday. Court records indicate the newly filed allegations are tied to what authorities describe as a much broader investigation involving an alleged Trevor drug house, stolen mail, fraud
TREVOR, Wis. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established for a Trevor family after a house fire Wednesday left their home a complete loss and destroyed nearly everything inside. Emergency dispatch records show the fire call for the residence in the 9950 block of 270th Court was entered at approximately 10:04 a.m. Initial reports indicated callers could see smoke and flames coming through
Michael J. Ruiz Jr., 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun on Thursday after prosecutors filed two separate criminal cases against him the same day, including a felony domestic violence case alleging he physically restrained a woman, threatened to kill her and others, and a separate
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha has once again received national recognition for its efforts in maintaining and growing the community’s urban forest, marking another year of acknowledgment for its environmental and beautification work. The city announced Thursday that it earned the 2025 Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, an annual recognition program that honors communities committed to proper
Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha, who was already facing a felony domestic abuse case enhanced because of multiple prior domestic violence convictions, appeared in court Thursday on a new felony bail jumping charge after prosecutors alleged he violated conditions of release involving the same woman. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus
Cory R. Schlesner, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man with pending felony cases in Walworth County is facing new charges after a witness reported seeing him repeatedly punch a woman and slam her head into a vehicle window. During his initial appearance Thursday, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a $1,500 cash bail, while Liberal Activist Supplemental
Christopher Flores, 19, of Vernon Hills, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a no-cash bail Thursday for a 19-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly punching his girlfriend and leaving her with significant injuries, and Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun granted that request during Christopher Flores’ initial appearance. Christopher Flores, 19, of
SOMERS, Wis. — Families looking for a community event packed with activities, emergency vehicles and opportunities to support local causes will soon have another option on their calendars as the Somers Fire Department prepares to host Somers Community Day later this month. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sam’s Club and is expected to
KENOSHA, Wis. — In February 2021, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law, a sweeping criminal justice reform bill that eventually led to Illinois becoming the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as a condition of release in criminal cases. Supporters argued it would create a fairer system by focusing on whether someone poses a danger rather
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father charged in connection with the Thanksgiving-night fire that killed his three children walked out of court Wednesday without paying a penny after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun ordered no-cash bail, allowing him to leave the courthouse despite District Attorney Xavier Solis requesting $500,000 cash bail and despite Braun later stating on the record
Thomas P. Leber, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man was charged today with felony fleeing and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, but despite the serious allegations, Judge Jason Rossell declined to sign an arrest warrant, leaving the defendant not currently wanted by police. The decision comes amid what courthouse sources have described as new policies enacted by Deputy
KENOSHA, Wis. — Drivers traveling through a busy stretch of Kenosha’s east side will see changing traffic patterns after city officials announced an update to an emergency road closure that had disrupted travel near Sheridan Road. The City of Kenosha previously closed 24th Street between 14th Avenue and Sheridan Road for emergency infrastructure repairs. However, officials now say the roadway has reopened to
Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PARIS, Wis. — A Racine man accused of pulling a knife after a violent crash scene and triggering a chaotic confrontation with firefighters and deputies was found competent to stand trial Wednesday, allowing the criminal case against him to move forward again after being suspended for months. Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine(Kenosha County
Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man remained in custody Wednesday after being accused of dragging a woman by her hair during a domestic violence incident and then violating conditions of an existing court case. During his initial appearance Wednesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun, prosecutors requested a $3,500 cash bond
Shaun D.A. Jackson, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening multiple people and allegedly telling one person he was “coming back to kill everybody” was released Wednesday after Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun set a no-cash bail during his initial appearance. Prosecutors had requested a $500 cash bail, while the defense
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This POS should be crated outside with no food or water for a long period of time to feel what he put those poor dogs trough! Pure evil!