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Lindenhurst Police Officer Accused of Threatening to Kill Wife, Drown Children Now Facing Child Abuse Felonies, $250,000 Cash Bond

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Robert J. Holbach, 48, of Pleasant Prairie
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Story Modified: 11:30 a.m., June 9, 2026

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Lindenhurst, Illinois police officer accused of threatening to kill his wife, drown his children, and shoot his wife in the face is now facing four felony child abuse charges after investigators expanded their investigation into allegations first reported in April. Supplemental Court Commissioner Aileen Henry ordered Robert J. Holbach, 48, held Monday on a $250,000 cash bond.

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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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  1. Juice head, Good thing his wife reported it now. Otherwise we’d be reading about him killing them all. Don’t worry though. He will resign and be hired on at some other agency

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  6. I have PTSD from childhood trauma just like his kids. My lame parent didn’t step in to stop the abuse. The mother here didn’t protect her children and they will pay for the rest of their lives

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