KENOSHA, Wis. — Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was placed on administrative leave Friday after Kenosha Unified School District officials were confronted with multiple reports alleging that he was involved in a crash involving a school bus.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly 200 people packed the gorgeous ballroom at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Thursday night for the Kenosha County Sheriff Republican Primary Forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye. About 150 chairs had been set up for the event, but that was not enough. For much of the night, the forum was standing room only, with residents lining the walls and
Keith A. Stich, 54, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — In a surprise move that caught the attention of courthouse insiders, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica on Friday ordered a $25,000 cash bail for Keith A. Stich, a 54-year-old Bristol man accused of his seventh OWI offense, fleeing police, ramming a Wisconsin State Patrol squad car multiple
KENOSHA, Wis. — Despite being accused of threatening a Chase Bank teller’s life during a robbery by passing a note that warned, “THE BANKS MONEY IS INSURED, YOUR LIFE ISN’T,” Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 27, received what many Kenosha County residents view as a generous plea deal Friday after Assistant District
William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony operating while intoxicated as a fifth or sixth offense after police allegedly found him sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle with a preliminary
Zachary T. Morrison, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man accused of threatening to kill police officers and eat their faces was released on a $500 cash bond Friday after appearing before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica. Prosecutors had requested
Brett T. Hartley, 62, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 62-year-old Twin Lakes man is facing a felony charge after police say he hired a contractor to perform electrical work at his home and then admitted he did not have the money to pay for
Demar D. Hill, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) A 23-year-old Kenosha man is facing three new criminal charges after police say he beat a family dog, threatened his younger brother, and committed the offenses while already out on bond in two separate misdemeanor cases. Demar D. Hill, 23, of
Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, were both arrested by the Kenosha Police Department on serious felony allegations, including armed robbery, robbery with use of force, and strangulation, but
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly 200 people packed the gorgeous ballroom at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Thursday night for the Kenosha County Sheriff Republican Primary Forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye. About 150 chairs had been set up for the event, but that was not enough. For much of the night, the forum was standing room only, with residents lining the walls and
Keith A. Stich, 54, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — In a surprise move that caught the attention of courthouse insiders, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica on Friday ordered a $25,000 cash bail for Keith A. Stich, a 54-year-old Bristol man accused of his seventh OWI offense, fleeing police, ramming a Wisconsin State Patrol squad car multiple
KENOSHA, Wis. — Despite being accused of threatening a Chase Bank teller’s life during a robbery by passing a note that warned, “THE BANKS MONEY IS INSURED, YOUR LIFE ISN’T,” Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 27, received what many Kenosha County residents view as a generous plea deal Friday after Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus agreed to a reduced charge and Heather Iverson imposed a
William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony operating while intoxicated as a fifth or sixth offense after police allegedly found him sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle with a preliminary breath test result of 0.26, more than three times Wisconsin’s legal limit. Despite
Zachary T. Morrison, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man accused of threatening to kill police officers and eat their faces was released on a $500 cash bond Friday after appearing before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica. Prosecutors had requested a $3,000 cash bond. The bail amount underscores Masnica’s soft stance on crime
Brett T. Hartley, 62, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 62-year-old Twin Lakes man is facing a felony charge after police say he hired a contractor to perform electrical work at his home and then admitted he did not have the money to pay for the completed job. Brett T. Hartley, 62, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Demar D. Hill, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) A 23-year-old Kenosha man is facing three new criminal charges after police say he beat a family dog, threatened his younger brother, and committed the offenses while already out on bond in two separate misdemeanor cases. Demar D. Hill, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest
Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, were both arrested by the Kenosha Police Department on serious felony allegations, including armed robbery, robbery with use of force, and strangulation, but prosecutors declined every one of those charges. The only criminal case filed is
Wykesicia Detashia Scott, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing two felony charges after prosecutors allege she threw a modified fully automatic Glock pistol from the passenger window of a fleeing vehicle during a police pursuit through a residential neighborhood. Wykesicia Detashia Scott, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Elizabeth R. Estrada, 35, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Salem woman whose own children allegedly warned her she was “drinking and driving” before she crashed into another vehicle was released on a $2,500 no-cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Elizabeth R. Estrada, 35, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
KENOSHA, Wis. — Prosecutors have charged Raymond A. Cole III, 50, of Kenosha with felony retail theft after investigators say he stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s and was identified through surveillance footage, facial recognition technology, store rewards records, and a distinctive tiger tattoo on his forearm. No initial appearance had been scheduled as of Thursday afternoon. You must be
Joseph J. Perroni, 61, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Joseph J. Perroni, 61, of Racine, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, both as acts of domestic abuse, after authorities say he repeatedly jabbed his longtime partner with a cane, shook her awake by the head, and threw coffee at her during a disturbance in Somers. Liberal Activist
Marquis L. Coleman, 36, of Gurnee, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marquis L. Coleman, 36, of Gurnee, Illinois, was charged Thursday with domestic abuse-related offenses after prosecutors say he punched the mother of his child in the face during an argument while she was driving through Kenosha. During his initial appearance, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a
Peter L. Debartelo, 58, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Peter L. “Debartolo” Debartelo, 58, of Kenosha, appeared Thursday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun and was charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon after police allegedly found a Glock handgun in the center console of his vehicle following a crash. Braun set a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Drivers in Kenosha will encounter traffic changes and construction activity at two locations beginning this week as the City of Kenosha moves forward with roadway improvement projects on Washington Road and 18th Street. The City announced Thursday that the final phase of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation construction project at the intersection of 30th Avenue and Washington Road is now
Kian Anthony Torres, 22, of Waukegan, Illinois(Lake County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kian Anthony Torres, 22, of Waukegan, Illinois, a man with two prior aggravated unlawful weapon convictions in Lake County, Illinois, is facing criminal charges after Kenosha police say he fled from a vehicle during an attempted traffic stop, denied the SUV was his, and was later found carrying the key
KENOSHA, Wis. — Students at Lance Middle School raised nearly $47,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a school-wide walk-a-thon held Thursday, demonstrating a commitment to community service and student leadership. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lance Middle School, 4515 80th St., and marked the culmination of months of fundraising efforts by students, staff, families and community supporters.
Aaron M. Merrill, 41, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Aaron M. Merrill, 41, of Silver Lake, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of knowingly violating a domestic abuse injunction after prosecutors allege he repeatedly contacted his ex-wife despite a court order prohibiting any communication. The woman also told investigators Merrill purchased a Brinks armored vehicle and had told
KENOSHA, Wis. — Music fans will have no shortage of entertainment options this summer as the City of Kenosha announced the return of both its popular Peanut Butter & Jam concert series and the Tuesdays at the Shell concert series, offering free live performances throughout July and August. The Peanut Butter & Jam series will celebrate its 23rd season beginning July 9 at
KENOSHA, Wis. — A recent Marquette University Law School poll found that 80% of Wisconsin adults believed the Legislature should have approved a bipartisan surplus deal that ultimately failed in the State Senate. The proposal would have returned hundreds of millions of dollars to taxpayers through rebate checks, provided property tax relief, increased special education funding, and eliminated state income taxes on tips
KENOSHA, Wis. — Days after the Kenosha Unified School Board unanimously approved a symbolic LGBTQ+ Pride Month resolution on May 27, a Kenosha County Board committee rejected a similar measure after a tie vote on June 2, exposing a sharp divide among local elected officials over whether government bodies should take official positions on sexuality, gender identity and Pride Month. The KUSD resolution
Yizreel Y. Tate, 42, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica ordered no-cash bail Wednesday for Yizreel Y. Tate, 42, of Kenosha, who is accused of causing an injury crash while intoxicated in what prosecutors say is his second OWI offense. Authorities allege Tate struck another vehicle, injured a passenger in his own
Jermiah J. Bennett, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jermiah J. Bennett, 19, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday with felony intimidation of a victim and several misdemeanor offenses after police say he punched his pregnant girlfriend, took her phone while she attempted to call 911, and resisted arrest. During his initial appearance Wednesday afternoon, Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money”
Robert M. Warden, 66, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Robert M. Warden, 66, of Kenosha, appeared before Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica on June 3, 2026, after being charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct-domestic abuse as a repeater. Masnica found probable cause, adopted a joint request from prosecutors and the defense, and set a $150 cash bond with a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly 200 people packed the gorgeous ballroom at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Thursday night for the Kenosha County Sheriff Republican Primary Forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye. About 150 chairs had been set up for the event, but that was not enough. For much of the night, the forum was standing room only, with residents lining the walls and
Keith A. Stich, 54, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — In a surprise move that caught the attention of courthouse insiders, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica on Friday ordered a $25,000 cash bail for Keith A. Stich, a 54-year-old Bristol man accused of his seventh OWI offense, fleeing police, ramming a Wisconsin State Patrol squad car multiple
KENOSHA, Wis. — Despite being accused of threatening a Chase Bank teller’s life during a robbery by passing a note that warned, “THE BANKS MONEY IS INSURED, YOUR LIFE ISN’T,” Oscar Giovan Fonseca, 27, received what many Kenosha County residents view as a generous plea deal Friday after Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus agreed to a reduced charge and Heather Iverson imposed a
William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — William E. Boyd Jr., 60, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony operating while intoxicated as a fifth or sixth offense after police allegedly found him sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle with a preliminary breath test result of 0.26, more than three times Wisconsin’s legal limit. Despite
Zachary T. Morrison, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man accused of threatening to kill police officers and eat their faces was released on a $500 cash bond Friday after appearing before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael “No Money” Masnica. Prosecutors had requested a $3,000 cash bond. The bail amount underscores Masnica’s soft stance on crime
Brett T. Hartley, 62, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 62-year-old Twin Lakes man is facing a felony charge after police say he hired a contractor to perform electrical work at his home and then admitted he did not have the money to pay for the completed job. Brett T. Hartley, 62, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)
Demar D. Hill, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) A 23-year-old Kenosha man is facing three new criminal charges after police say he beat a family dog, threatened his younger brother, and committed the offenses while already out on bond in two separate misdemeanor cases. Demar D. Hill, 23, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest
Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Russ H. Dion, 42, and Vanessa Catherine Olle, 32, were both arrested by the Kenosha Police Department on serious felony allegations, including armed robbery, robbery with use of force, and strangulation, but prosecutors declined every one of those charges. The only criminal case filed is
Wykesicia Detashia Scott, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing two felony charges after prosecutors allege she threw a modified fully automatic Glock pistol from the passenger window of a fleeing vehicle during a police pursuit through a residential neighborhood. Wykesicia Detashia Scott, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Elizabeth R. Estrada, 35, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Salem woman whose own children allegedly warned her she was “drinking and driving” before she crashed into another vehicle was released on a $2,500 no-cash bail Thursday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Elizabeth R. Estrada, 35, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
KENOSHA, Wis. — Prosecutors have charged Raymond A. Cole III, 50, of Kenosha with felony retail theft after investigators say he stole more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s and was identified through surveillance footage, facial recognition technology, store rewards records, and a distinctive tiger tattoo on his forearm. No initial appearance had been scheduled as of Thursday afternoon. You must be
Joseph J. Perroni, 61, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Joseph J. Perroni, 61, of Racine, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, both as acts of domestic abuse, after authorities say he repeatedly jabbed his longtime partner with a cane, shook her awake by the head, and threw coffee at her during a disturbance in Somers. Liberal Activist
Marquis L. Coleman, 36, of Gurnee, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marquis L. Coleman, 36, of Gurnee, Illinois, was charged Thursday with domestic abuse-related offenses after prosecutors say he punched the mother of his child in the face during an argument while she was driving through Kenosha. During his initial appearance, Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a
Peter L. Debartelo, 58, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Peter L. “Debartolo” Debartelo, 58, of Kenosha, appeared Thursday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun and was charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon after police allegedly found a Glock handgun in the center console of his vehicle following a crash. Braun set a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Drivers in Kenosha will encounter traffic changes and construction activity at two locations beginning this week as the City of Kenosha moves forward with roadway improvement projects on Washington Road and 18th Street. The City announced Thursday that the final phase of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation construction project at the intersection of 30th Avenue and Washington Road is now
Kian Anthony Torres, 22, of Waukegan, Illinois(Lake County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kian Anthony Torres, 22, of Waukegan, Illinois, a man with two prior aggravated unlawful weapon convictions in Lake County, Illinois, is facing criminal charges after Kenosha police say he fled from a vehicle during an attempted traffic stop, denied the SUV was his, and was later found carrying the key
