KENOSHA, Wis. — A 61-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony domestic abuse charge after police say he choked his girlfriend during an argument Wednesday after she allegedly found him naked in a bathroom with another woman.
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Kenosha Police Department – Mugshot Request and Will Be Posted(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Elias O. Estrada, of Racine, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children, threatening to sexually assault one victim’s mother and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to one of his alleged victims. Estrada is facing up to 75 years in prison following a
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of Matt and Annette Flynn, the Kenosha couple who spent more than three years fighting the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 winning 50/50 raffle ticket that they were never allowed to cash. The state’s highest court denied the couple’s petition for review on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, without providing
Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Just one day after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson released Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem, on no-cash bail after she had originally been held on $75,000 cash bail, prosecutors filed four additional criminal charges against
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man who started working for the City of Kenosha in 2020 and worked his way through several positions, including street sweeper and heavy equipment operator, has been promoted to superintendent of the city’s Streets Division. Marco Seymour, 56, officially assumed his new leadership position
Donaven Jordan Lovett, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony charges and two misdemeanors after police say he strangled his 19-year-old girlfriend, slapped her so hard that her head struck a wall, and repeatedly prevented her from leaving their residence.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County residents who want to avoid the crowds and potential lines on Election Day will have an opportunity to cast their ballots early beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora announced Friday that in-person absentee voting for the November 3 General Election
Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, of Oak Creek(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Oak Creek man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after Kenosha police say he glued a live baby mouse to a carton of coconut milk inside Woodman’s Food Market, leaving the helpless animal stuck to the product
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha business owner accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording some of the assaults, and admitting to investigators that he had sexual intercourse with the child on multiple occasions has been wanted by authorities for more than 17 months after posting $150,000 cash
Kenosha Police Department – Mugshot Request and Will Be Posted(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Elias O. Estrada, of Racine, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children, threatening to sexually assault one victim’s mother and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to one of his alleged victims. Estrada is facing up to 75 years in prison following a
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of Matt and Annette Flynn, the Kenosha couple who spent more than three years fighting the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 winning 50/50 raffle ticket that they were never allowed to cash. The state’s highest court denied the couple’s petition for review on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, without providing
Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Just one day after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson released Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem, on no-cash bail after she had originally been held on $75,000 cash bail, prosecutors filed four additional criminal charges against her Thursday, October 15, 2026. Burm, who is already facing serious felony charges
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man who started working for the City of Kenosha in 2020 and worked his way through several positions, including street sweeper and heavy equipment operator, has been promoted to superintendent of the city’s Streets Division. Marco Seymour, 56, officially assumed his new leadership position on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, replacing longtime superintendent Rick Desotell, who retired. The
Donaven Jordan Lovett, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony charges and two misdemeanors after police say he strangled his 19-year-old girlfriend, slapped her so hard that her head struck a wall, and repeatedly prevented her from leaving their residence. Donaven Jordan Lovett was charged Friday, October 16, 2026, with felony false imprisonment,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County residents who want to avoid the crowds and potential lines on Election Day will have an opportunity to cast their ballots early beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora announced Friday that in-person absentee voting for the November 3 General Election will be available at municipal clerks’ offices throughout the county through Friday, October
Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, of Oak Creek(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Oak Creek man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after Kenosha police say he glued a live baby mouse to a carton of coconut milk inside Woodman’s Food Market, leaving the helpless animal stuck to the product until it eventually died. Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, is also accused of engaging
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha business owner accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording some of the assaults, and admitting to investigators that he had sexual intercourse with the child on multiple occasions has been wanted by authorities for more than 17 months after posting $150,000 cash bail and disappearing. Erick O. Mejia-Cruz, the owner of Automotive Stylist on 52nd
Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 66-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of threatening to burn down his neighbors’ homes following repeated complaints about loud music was released on no-cash bail Thursday, October 15, 2026, by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Miles Hartley. Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 63-year-old Illinois man accused of helping steal more than $127,000 worth of merchandise from a Pleasant Prairie warehouse avoided an arrest warrant Thursday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier, described by critics as a liberal judge, declined to sign one. Miguel Rojas-Lopez, 63, of Waukegan, Illinois, subsequently appeared before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley, who released him
Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman with a history of violent felony convictions, including child abuse, recklessly endangering safety and domestic battery, was granted no-cash bail Thursday afternoon after prosecutors charged her with another domestic violence offense. Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha, appeared in custody before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley on October
David Santos Rodriguez, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Aurora, Illinois, man who was arrested twice for drunk driving in Kenosha in 2024, including once while free on cash bail for an earlier drunk driving arrest, was sentenced Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes. David Santos Rodriguez pleaded guilty to second-
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Five Illinois men have been charged with six crimes each in connection with the August 10 burglary of Goldenrod City Collectibles in downtown Twin Lakes, where thieves allegedly stole more than $310,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other merchandise. One of the defendants, a 45-year-old Chicago man, remains in custody on $50,000 cash bail after Judge Angelina Gabriele authorized
KENOSHA, Wis. – The girls of Tremper High School are making history on the football field, and they’re not finished yet. In their very first season of girls flag football, the Tremper Trojans have earned a trip to Wisconsin’s inaugural girls flag football state tournament, scheduled for November 7 in Green Bay. The remarkable achievement marks a major milestone for the Kenosha school
Philip John Mianecki, 54, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Tape (File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 54-year-old Kenosha man was arrested early Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, following an hours-long standoff with Kenosha Police SWAT officers after allegedly pointing a firearm at family members and threatening to shoot them and responding police officers. Philip John
Skye Michael Siler, 52, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A six-time convicted drunk driver with a lengthy criminal history has publicly praised liberal Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell for giving him a two-year prison sentence. But court and correctional records reveal a much different picture than the punishment announced in the courtroom. Rossell made the habitual
Joseph M. Freitag, 46, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 46-year-old Trevor man convicted of his fourth drunk-driving offense was sentenced Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to six months in the Kenosha County Jail followed by six months of work release after crashing his motorcycle in the Town of Wheatland and asking a passing motorist not to call 911. Joseph M.
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton, 43, who became the city’s youngest police chief in 2023, is now poised to become Kenosha’s youngest city administrator. In an exclusive interview with Kenosha County Eye Wednesday evening, Patton discussed his decision to accept Mayor David Bogdala’s appointment, his strong belief in the mayor’s vision for Kenosha, and his plans to bring the leadership
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha man with five previous drunk driving convictions is facing three new criminal charges after police say he crashed a vehicle, fled the scene, hid from officers, kicked a Kenosha police officer and repeatedly shouted racial and homophobic slurs at police and hospital staff. Steven J. Levendoski, 41, of Kenosha, was charged Monday, October 12, with felony sixth-offense
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha and former Kenosha Police Officer Joshua T. Sylvester have agreed to a $450,000 settlement with Alessandra Dashawn Doby, a Kenosha woman who accused Sylvester of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated and in police custody in August 2022. The settlement ends a federal civil-rights lawsuit filed by Doby, whose attorney, Keenan J. Saulter, previously attempted
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha father was found guilty Wednesday, October 14, 2026, of two felony counts of recklessly causing bodily harm to a child following a three-day jury trial in Kenosha County Circuit Court. The unanimous verdict was returned at approximately 1:35 p.m. before Judge Jodi L. Meier. Assistant District Attorney Vincent “Vince” Kurta prosecuted the case, while private defense attorney
Sean Patrick Lavenduskey, 38, of Kenosha(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Wilton, Wisconsin, man with a history of domestic violence convictions is facing four felony charges after prosecutors say he punched his fiancée in the mouth while driving through Kenosha, despite being out on bail in another felony domestic abuse case involving the same woman. Sean Patrick Lavenduskey, who is currently in custody,
KENOSHA, Wis. — Business and property owners along one of Kenosha’s busiest commercial corridors now have an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in grant funding to improve their buildings. The City of Kenosha announced Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that applications are officially open for the new 52nd Street Corridor Grant Program, an initiative designed to encourage private investment, improve commercial properties and
WILMOT, Wis. — Motorists traveling through downtown Wilmot this weekend will need to find alternate routes as Kenosha County prepares for a full closure of Highway W beginning Friday night, October 16, 2026, and continuing through early Monday morning, October 19. According to an October 13 construction update from Kenosha County, Highway W will be completely closed between Highway C west (114th Street)
Kenosha Police Department – Mugshot Request and Will Be Posted(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Elias O. Estrada, of Racine, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children, threatening to sexually assault one victim’s mother and transmitting a sexually transmitted disease to one of his alleged victims. Estrada is facing up to 75 years in prison following a
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of Matt and Annette Flynn, the Kenosha couple who spent more than three years fighting the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation over a $12,849 winning 50/50 raffle ticket that they were never allowed to cash. The state’s highest court denied the couple’s petition for review on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, without providing
Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Just one day after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson released Savannah Lee Burm, 30, of Salem, on no-cash bail after she had originally been held on $75,000 cash bail, prosecutors filed four additional criminal charges against her Thursday, October 15, 2026. Burm, who is already facing serious felony charges
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 56-year-old Kenosha man who started working for the City of Kenosha in 2020 and worked his way through several positions, including street sweeper and heavy equipment operator, has been promoted to superintendent of the city’s Streets Division. Marco Seymour, 56, officially assumed his new leadership position on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, replacing longtime superintendent Rick Desotell, who retired. The
Donaven Jordan Lovett, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 24-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony charges and two misdemeanors after police say he strangled his 19-year-old girlfriend, slapped her so hard that her head struck a wall, and repeatedly prevented her from leaving their residence. Donaven Jordan Lovett was charged Friday, October 16, 2026, with felony false imprisonment,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County residents who want to avoid the crowds and potential lines on Election Day will have an opportunity to cast their ballots early beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kenosha County Clerk Regi Waligora announced Friday that in-person absentee voting for the November 3 General Election will be available at municipal clerks’ offices throughout the county through Friday, October
Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, of Oak Creek(facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Oak Creek man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after Kenosha police say he glued a live baby mouse to a carton of coconut milk inside Woodman’s Food Market, leaving the helpless animal stuck to the product until it eventually died. Jacob Thomas Poffenberger, 28, is also accused of engaging
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha business owner accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording some of the assaults, and admitting to investigators that he had sexual intercourse with the child on multiple occasions has been wanted by authorities for more than 17 months after posting $150,000 cash bail and disappearing. Erick O. Mejia-Cruz, the owner of Automotive Stylist on 52nd
Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 66-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of threatening to burn down his neighbors’ homes following repeated complaints about loud music was released on no-cash bail Thursday, October 15, 2026, by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Miles Hartley. Christopher M. Winkowski, 66, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 63-year-old Illinois man accused of helping steal more than $127,000 worth of merchandise from a Pleasant Prairie warehouse avoided an arrest warrant Thursday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier, described by critics as a liberal judge, declined to sign one. Miguel Rojas-Lopez, 63, of Waukegan, Illinois, subsequently appeared before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley, who released him
Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman with a history of violent felony convictions, including child abuse, recklessly endangering safety and domestic battery, was granted no-cash bail Thursday afternoon after prosecutors charged her with another domestic violence offense. Elizabeth C. Pofahl, 35, of Kenosha, appeared in custody before Court Commissioner Miles Hartley on October
David Santos Rodriguez, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Aurora, Illinois, man who was arrested twice for drunk driving in Kenosha in 2024, including once while free on cash bail for an earlier drunk driving arrest, was sentenced Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes. David Santos Rodriguez pleaded guilty to second-
TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Five Illinois men have been charged with six crimes each in connection with the August 10 burglary of Goldenrod City Collectibles in downtown Twin Lakes, where thieves allegedly stole more than $310,000 worth of Pokémon cards and other merchandise. One of the defendants, a 45-year-old Chicago man, remains in custody on $50,000 cash bail after Judge Angelina Gabriele authorized
KENOSHA, Wis. – The girls of Tremper High School are making history on the football field, and they’re not finished yet. In their very first season of girls flag football, the Tremper Trojans have earned a trip to Wisconsin’s inaugural girls flag football state tournament, scheduled for November 7 in Green Bay. The remarkable achievement marks a major milestone for the Kenosha school
Philip John Mianecki, 54, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Tape (File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 54-year-old Kenosha man was arrested early Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, following an hours-long standoff with Kenosha Police SWAT officers after allegedly pointing a firearm at family members and threatening to shoot them and responding police officers. Philip John
Skye Michael Siler, 52, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A six-time convicted drunk driver with a lengthy criminal history has publicly praised liberal Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell for giving him a two-year prison sentence. But court and correctional records reveal a much different picture than the punishment announced in the courtroom. Rossell made the habitual
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This case has a built-in motive. Also, good thing the accuser was strong enough to “push his hand away” while being unable to breathe.
Dude looks like a cartoon character.
Don’t even want to imagine him naked.
He has given her TWO good reasons to leave his sorry …
Let’s hope she is independent enough to do it.
Gross… what woman wants him????
I bet that was a pretty sight!