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Two Kenosha Men Accused Of Abducting Teen At Gunpoint Held On $50,000 Cash Bail Each

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Amirryis K. Gaston and Vanderick K. McCondichi, both 20 and of Kenosha
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KENOSHA, Wis. — Vanderick K. McCondichi and Amirryis K. Gaston, both 20 and of Kenosha, were each ordered held on $50,000 cash bail Friday, October 9, after prosecutors accused them of trapping a 16-year-old boy inside a car, threatening to kill him and driving him through Kenosha at gunpoint. Liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun set bail during separate initial appearances and dismissed a felony child-abuse charge against McCondichi while allowing the same charge against Gaston to proceed.

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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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