KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman is facing a felony after police say she attacked another woman outside a Kenosha home, repeatedly punched her in the face, pulled out a large amount of her hair and took away her phone when she tried to call 911.
You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Already have an account? Sign in
Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Bristol woman accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash while under the influence of marijuana allegedly told police, “I truly murdered that man,” shortly after the collision, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Rolexsea N. Curtis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of knocking her live-in caregiver to the floor, punching him in the chest and choking him until he had difficulty breathing was released Tuesday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Rolexsea N. Curtis faces a felony and three misdemeanors carrying a combined maximum
Hubert Henry Johnson, 55, and Michael Jermaine Simpson, 53, Both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Two Racine men are facing felony drug charges after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone pills and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Somers Friday night. One of
Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Kenosha woman with a lengthy criminal history is facing a new criminal charge after authorities say a body scanner at the Kenosha County Jail revealed she had concealed a glass drug pipe and silicone container in
Republican voters in Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District have three names on the ballot Tuesday. In reality, however, this race has long been viewed as a contest between two candidates: Sandy Wiedmeyer and former State Rep. Ellen Schutt. While Nick Polce has sought office multiple times, he has not built the
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A bold overnight burglary at a popular Twin Lakes collectibles store resulted in more than $200,000 worth of merchandise being stolen early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department as detectives search for those responsible. According to a media release issued
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha, Kenosha County and the Knights of Columbus Council 973 will host a community remembrance ceremony next month marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in
Kenneth S. Ford, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE Aug. 11, 2026, 2:10 p.m.: Daquantae T. Sawyer, the other man involved in the Aug. 8 incident, has now also been charged. KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man accused of firing multiple rounds from a handgun during a domestic
Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Bristol woman accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash while under the influence of marijuana allegedly told police, “I truly murdered that man,” shortly after the collision, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Rolexsea N. Curtis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of knocking her live-in caregiver to the floor, punching him in the chest and choking him until he had difficulty breathing was released Tuesday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Rolexsea N. Curtis faces a felony and three misdemeanors carrying a combined maximum
Hubert Henry Johnson, 55, and Michael Jermaine Simpson, 53, Both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Two Racine men are facing felony drug charges after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone pills and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Somers Friday night. One of the men was already out on cash bail in three separate felony cases
Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Kenosha woman with a lengthy criminal history is facing a new criminal charge after authorities say a body scanner at the Kenosha County Jail revealed she had concealed a glass drug pipe and silicone container in her vagina. Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Republican voters in Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District have three names on the ballot Tuesday. In reality, however, this race has long been viewed as a contest between two candidates: Sandy Wiedmeyer and former State Rep. Ellen Schutt. While Nick Polce has sought office multiple times, he has not built the organization or campaign necessary to be widely viewed as a serious contender in
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A bold overnight burglary at a popular Twin Lakes collectibles store resulted in more than $200,000 worth of merchandise being stolen early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department as detectives search for those responsible. According to a media release issued Monday, officers were dispatched to Goldenrod City Collectibles, 120 S. Lake Ave., at
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha, Kenosha County and the Knights of Columbus Council 973 will host a community remembrance ceremony next month marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park, located at Seventh Avenue and 35th Street. This year marks a
Kenneth S. Ford, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE Aug. 11, 2026, 2:10 p.m.: Daquantae T. Sawyer, the other man involved in the Aug. 8 incident, has now also been charged. KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man accused of firing multiple rounds from a handgun during a domestic disturbance in a residential neighborhood was ordered held on only $2,500 cash bail
Gil O. Melendez, 40, of Waukegan, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Gil O. Melendez, 40, was sentenced Tuesday by Liberal Activist Judge Jodi L. Meier (D) to a total of five years of initial confinement in state prison after leading Pleasant Prairie police on a high-speed chase that ended in a violent crash involving a vehicle carrying Tremper High School students
Jason Lowell Reidel, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man charged Monday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated was released on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum, a decision that is likely to intensify criticism over how repeat drunk-driving offenders are being treated in Kenosha County. It’s now becoming more apparent the Kellum is a
Khadijah M. Barker, 28, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman convicted of operating while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 in her vehicle was sentenced to just 20 days in jail, but will be allowed to serve the sentence on work release and was given more than two weeks before she had to report to
Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor domestic abuse charges after prosecutors allege he strangled his pregnant wife into unconsciousness and repeatedly assaulted her during a violent incident at their home. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set $2,500 cash bail Monday during the defendant’s initial appearance and scheduled a
William C. Sanchez, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a felony strangulation charge after prosecutors allege he choked his former girlfriend until she could not breathe, lifted her off the ground by her neck, smashed a wooden nightstand over her head, and repeatedly punched and slapped her during a domestic violence incident. Supplemental Court Commissioner
Kyle J. Perroni, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who prosecutors say has repeatedly violated court-ordered bond conditions is back in custody after allegedly driving while his license remained revoked for an OWI-related offense, resulting in five new felony bail jumping charges. Despite a lengthy history of bail jumping cases and prior releases on low-cash and no-cash bail,
KENOSHA, Wis. — A special prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a woman arrested following a domestic disturbance involving Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis, concluding there was insufficient evidence to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. The incident occurred on July 19, 2026, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Solis’ residence at approximately 6:57 p.m. Because the incident
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Wisconsin family-owned broadcasting company with roots stretching back more than three decades is expanding again, as Magnum Media moves to acquire several western Wisconsin radio stations while its founder, longtime broadcaster Dave Magnum, celebrates his recent induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Magnum Communications, Inc., part of the larger Magnum Media group, reached an agreement with Sparta-Tomah
Jamonte D. Wright, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of second-degree sexual assault was ordered held Friday on a $75,000 cash bail after being arrested Thursday on an arrest warrant that had been outstanding since last month. Supplemental Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum continued the $75,000 cash bail during Jamonte D. Wright’s initial appearance after the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County’s Summer Youth Employment Program is concluding its 18th year after providing paid jobs, job training, and life-skills development to more than 130 at-risk young people throughout the community. The program culminated Thursday with the unveiling of two murals created by participants in its arts component. A county spokesperson joined participants, their families, and community partners at the unveiling
George Caledo Kennedy, 30, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Milwaukee man who prosecutors say wore a ski mask to a Kenosha County car dealership before stealing a Jeep during a test drive was ordered held Friday on a $15,000 cash bail after appearing in Kenosha County Circuit Court on a warrant. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora is warning voters and write-in candidates not to use stickers on election ballots, saying the practice is not authorized under Wisconsin law and could disrupt ballot-counting equipment on Election Day. In a news release issued Friday, Waligora said Wisconsin law does not explicitly allow voters to place stickers on ballots. While state statutes contain a
Keevin L. Patterson, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha repeat offender is being held on a $7,500 cash bail after prosecutors charged him with felony stalking, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home before dawn, standing over her and another man while they slept, and bombarding her with dozens
Leroy Carr Jr., 68, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Leroy Carr Jr., 68, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony domestic abuse battery and felony domestic abuse disorderly conduct after prosecutors say he repeatedly assaulted his wife, punched her in the head and stomach, threatened to kill her, and had a prior domestic violence record that elevated the charges. Court
Larry Reed Jr., 28, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Chicago men accused of using mobile credit card scanners to steal banking information from Walmart shoppers are facing felony charges in Kenosha County. Larry Reed Jr., 28, of Chicago, appeared in court Friday after being arrested on a warrant and was ordered held on a $5,000 cash bail by Court
George Stoner (D) – Somers Village President(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County judge has handed the Danish Brotherhood Lodge a significant victory in its lawsuit against the Village of Somers, rejecting the Village’s argument that the fraternal organization’s property tax exemption application was improperly filed or untimely. The ruling keeps alive the Lodge’s challenge to
Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Bristol woman accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash while under the influence of marijuana allegedly told police, “I truly murdered that man,” shortly after the collision, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday. Natalie Faith Benante, 21, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to
Rolexsea N. Curtis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of knocking her live-in caregiver to the floor, punching him in the chest and choking him until he had difficulty breathing was released Tuesday on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum. Rolexsea N. Curtis faces a felony and three misdemeanors carrying a combined maximum
Hubert Henry Johnson, 55, and Michael Jermaine Simpson, 53, Both of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — Two Racine men are facing felony drug charges after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone pills and crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Somers Friday night. One of the men was already out on cash bail in three separate felony cases
Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Kenosha woman with a lengthy criminal history is facing a new criminal charge after authorities say a body scanner at the Kenosha County Jail revealed she had concealed a glass drug pipe and silicone container in her vagina. Edna I. Rivera, 46, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Republican voters in Wisconsin’s 11th Senate District have three names on the ballot Tuesday. In reality, however, this race has long been viewed as a contest between two candidates: Sandy Wiedmeyer and former State Rep. Ellen Schutt. While Nick Polce has sought office multiple times, he has not built the organization or campaign necessary to be widely viewed as a serious contender in
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A bold overnight burglary at a popular Twin Lakes collectibles store resulted in more than $200,000 worth of merchandise being stolen early Monday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Twin Lakes Police Department as detectives search for those responsible. According to a media release issued Monday, officers were dispatched to Goldenrod City Collectibles, 120 S. Lake Ave., at
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha, Kenosha County and the Knights of Columbus Council 973 will host a community remembrance ceremony next month marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell in Pennoyer Park, located at Seventh Avenue and 35th Street. This year marks a
Kenneth S. Ford, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE Aug. 11, 2026, 2:10 p.m.: Daquantae T. Sawyer, the other man involved in the Aug. 8 incident, has now also been charged. KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man accused of firing multiple rounds from a handgun during a domestic disturbance in a residential neighborhood was ordered held on only $2,500 cash bail
Gil O. Melendez, 40, of Waukegan, Ill(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Gil O. Melendez, 40, was sentenced Tuesday by Liberal Activist Judge Jodi L. Meier (D) to a total of five years of initial confinement in state prison after leading Pleasant Prairie police on a high-speed chase that ended in a violent crash involving a vehicle carrying Tremper High School students
Jason Lowell Reidel, 50, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 50-year-old Kenosha man charged Monday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated was released on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum, a decision that is likely to intensify criticism over how repeat drunk-driving offenders are being treated in Kenosha County. It’s now becoming more apparent the Kellum is a
Khadijah M. Barker, 28, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman convicted of operating while intoxicated with a child under the age of 16 in her vehicle was sentenced to just 20 days in jail, but will be allowed to serve the sentence on work release and was given more than two weeks before she had to report to
Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor domestic abuse charges after prosecutors allege he strangled his pregnant wife into unconsciousness and repeatedly assaulted her during a violent incident at their home. Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set $2,500 cash bail Monday during the defendant’s initial appearance and scheduled a
William C. Sanchez, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a felony strangulation charge after prosecutors allege he choked his former girlfriend until she could not breathe, lifted her off the ground by her neck, smashed a wooden nightstand over her head, and repeatedly punched and slapped her during a domestic violence incident. Supplemental Court Commissioner
Kyle J. Perroni, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who prosecutors say has repeatedly violated court-ordered bond conditions is back in custody after allegedly driving while his license remained revoked for an OWI-related offense, resulting in five new felony bail jumping charges. Despite a lengthy history of bail jumping cases and prior releases on low-cash and no-cash bail,
KENOSHA, Wis. — A special prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a woman arrested following a domestic disturbance involving Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis, concluding there was insufficient evidence to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. The incident occurred on July 19, 2026, after Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Solis’ residence at approximately 6:57 p.m. Because the incident
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Wisconsin family-owned broadcasting company with roots stretching back more than three decades is expanding again, as Magnum Media moves to acquire several western Wisconsin radio stations while its founder, longtime broadcaster Dave Magnum, celebrates his recent induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Magnum Communications, Inc., part of the larger Magnum Media group, reached an agreement with Sparta-Tomah
