Kenosha CNA Charged With 15 Felony Identity Theft Counts After Prosecutors Allege He Stole Nearly $1,800 From 88-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident

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KENOSHA, Wis. — Brandon A. Merlos, 23, of Kenosha, has been charged with 15 felony counts of unauthorized use of an individual's personal identifying information and one misdemeanor count of theft after prosecutors allege he stole nearly $1,800 from an 88-year-old resident of Crossroads Care Center, where he worked as a certified nursing assistant. In a separate criminal case filed the same day, Merlos is also charged with misdemeanor criminal damage to property for allegedly acting as a lookout during the slashing of eight tires on four vehicles. Prosecutors allege the damage case involved two co-defendants, Jeremy P. Westplate and Ian N. Brzozowski, who are accused of participating in the same vandalism incident.

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Kevin Mathewson

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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July 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM

He’s a thief and a punk

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July 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM

That place has some shitty employees

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July 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM

POS

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July 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM

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