16-Year-Old Already Out On Two Felony Bonds Charged In Kenosha Gunfight, Pistol-Beating Cases; $26,500 Cash Bail Set

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John'trell J. Wright, 16, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 16-year-old Kenosha boy who was already out on cash bail in two separate felony cases is now facing two new felony prosecutions in Kenosha County, including allegations that he helped identify a target immediately before a gunfight erupted outside a Kenosha store and that he was involved in an earlier park fight where another juvenile was struck with a handgun. John'trell J. Wright, 16, of Kenosha, was charged this week with first-degree recklessly endangering safety as a party to a crime, four counts of felony bail jumping, misdemeanor battery, disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer across three new cases.

Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Wright’s cash bail Wednesday at $25,000 in the shooting-related felony case and another $1,500 cash in the battery case. Kellum released Wright on no-cash bail in the misdemeanor obstructing case. Wright is scheduled to return to court September 11 for preliminary hearings and further proceedings.

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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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