KENOSHA, Wis. — Dequan L. Hicks-Urquhart, 37, of Kenosha, is accused of carrying a loaded, stolen Glock despite a prior felony conviction for sexually assaulting a child. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at only $3,000 Monday.
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Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of shooting his own brother multiple times following an argument inside an SUV was formally charged Monday, November 2, 2026, with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two additional crimes. Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha, appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum,
Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha woman accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter, dragging her across the floor by her arms and legs, and subjecting her to extreme punishments was released on no-cash bail Monday, November 2, 2026, by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha,
Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant, is facing 10 felony charges after investigators allegedly linked him to an online account used to distribute disturbing videos involving sexual contact between humans and animals, including videos depicting young girls. Kenosha
Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant, is accused of threatening to shoot two Pleasant Prairie police officers while already out on bail in a felony battery case. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his
Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant, has been fired from her positions at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and All Saints Catholic School in Kenosha amid an active police investigation into allegations that she embezzled a significant amount of
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation, chaired by prominent Kenosha businessman Timothy Todd Mahone, 63, is listed as delinquent by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with no annual reports on file, according to state records reviewed Monday by Kenosha County Eye. The foundation,
Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha, received two years of probation and six months of work release from Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) on October 27, 2026, after pleading guilty to two domestic abuse misdemeanors. Leese-Schulte was originally
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Racine woman with multiple prior theft convictions was sentenced to 90 days in jail with work release privileges after stealing nearly $1,000 worth of cameras and camera equipment from the Pleasant Prairie Target store. Breanne M. Hart, 37, of Racine, was sentenced October 21,
Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of shooting his own brother multiple times following an argument inside an SUV was formally charged Monday, November 2, 2026, with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two additional crimes. Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha, appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum,
Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha woman accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter, dragging her across the floor by her arms and legs, and subjecting her to extreme punishments was released on no-cash bail Monday, November 2, 2026, by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha,
Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant, is facing 10 felony charges after investigators allegedly linked him to an online account used to distribute disturbing videos involving sexual contact between humans and animals, including videos depicting young girls. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Benning’s cash bail at
Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant, is accused of threatening to shoot two Pleasant Prairie police officers while already out on bail in a felony battery case. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at only $2,500 Monday. Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County
Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant, has been fired from her positions at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and All Saints Catholic School in Kenosha amid an active police investigation into allegations that she embezzled a significant amount of money, potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kenosha County Eye has confirmed the
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation, chaired by prominent Kenosha businessman Timothy Todd Mahone, 63, is listed as delinquent by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with no annual reports on file, according to state records reviewed Monday by Kenosha County Eye. The foundation, which raises money through charitable donations, scholarships, fundraising galas and community events, also
Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha, received two years of probation and six months of work release from Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) on October 27, 2026, after pleading guilty to two domestic abuse misdemeanors. Leese-Schulte was originally charged with two felonies after prosecutors alleged he held a handgun approximately five
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Racine woman with multiple prior theft convictions was sentenced to 90 days in jail with work release privileges after stealing nearly $1,000 worth of cameras and camera equipment from the Pleasant Prairie Target store. Breanne M. Hart, 37, of Racine, was sentenced October 21, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi Meier (D) after pleading guilty
Giacomino Ruffolo, 48, of Kenosha(LinkedIn) KENOSHA, Wis. — Used car salesmen have long battled an unfavorable reputation in America. While plenty of honest, hardworking people make their living selling automobiles, the stereotype of the dishonest used car salesman has endured for generations. That makes Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala’s decision to appoint is close friend Giacomino Ruffolo, a used car salesman, to the city’s
Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski (D), 52, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has learned that Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski (D) admitted that KUSD administrators directed teachers to publicly support the district’s failed $115 million referendum. In private Facebook messages to a local hate blogger, Sepanski also revealed that administrators authorized the use of a school building for
Home at Corner of 22nd Ave and 22nd St(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A serious motor vehicle crash early Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, near the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 22nd Street in Kenosha caused significant property damage and prompted a response from the Kenosha Police Department’s Major Crash Accident Team (MCAT). Emergency radio traffic indicated that
1700 block of 57th Street(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha police and firefighters responded to a residence in the 1700 block of 57th Street early Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, after receiving a report of a young woman suffering from a possible gunshot wound to the head. Initial police radio traffic described the woman as 18 years old,
MADISON, Wis. — Starting tomorrow, November 1, 2026, Wisconsin residents seeking justice in their own courtrooms will face significantly higher filing fees, thanks to legislation approved by Republican and Democratic lawmakers and signed into law by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Four of the five state legislators representing Kenosha County voted for the increases, with Republican State Senator Steve Nass casting the lone local
KENOSHA, Wis. — There were plenty of costumes, candy and smiles at Frank Elementary School Friday afternoon, as students celebrated Halloween with an after-school Trunk-or-Treat event. Among those handing out candy were Kenosha Police Officer Tanya Watkins and Frank Elementary Dean Mitch Thomas, who traded his usual school attire for a Scooby-Doo costume. Thomas was excited to spend time with the students and
Skyler Aaron McKeithen, 25, of Genoa City, Wisconsin(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Skyler Aaron McKeithen, 25, of Genoa City, Wisconsin, was charged Friday, October 30, with a staggering 72 felonies following an extensive investigation by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office into alleged online sexual exploitation of children. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set a $1 million cash
Inglesh Jaguar Brown, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Inglesh Jaguar Brown, 27, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, both felonies involving the use of a dangerous weapon, after prosecutors say he shot a man in the chest during an argument outside his Kenosha home Wednesday evening. Kenosha County Court Commissioner
KENOSHA, Wis. — Edward Bryan Tabor, 60, of Kenosha, has two first-degree sexual assault convictions, including one for first-degree sexual assault of a child. On three documented occasions since 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections has requested his arrest for supervision violations, only for his jail stay to end with the hold canceled. Local officers have answered those calls, located Tabor and taken
Kenneth F. Hand Sr., 69, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 69-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony and four misdemeanors after police say he terrorized his bedridden ex-girlfriend, struck her with her own cane, threw a bucket of urine on her, and used a rifle-style BB gun to intimidate her from calling police. Kenneth F. Hand Sr. appeared in
Dominique L. Ross, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha woman with two prior domestic abuse convictions is facing two new felony charges after allegedly attacking a 72-year-old man inside his home, throwing ink on him, pouring alcohol on him while he was in bed, repeatedly spitting in his face and punching him in the head. Dominique L.
Zachery G. Pease, 30, of Wheatland(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) WHEATLAND, Wis. — A 30-year-old Wheatland man accused of physically attacking his disabled girlfriend, mocking her for suffering a stroke, and returning to her home after being arrested has been charged with five crimes, including domestic abuse battery and cocaine possession. Zachery G. Pease, 30, appeared Friday before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch
Adam G. Kashi, 58, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 58-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony strangulation charge and two additional domestic abuse charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument about why she was watching television instead of applying for jobs. Adam G. Kashi, 58, of Kenosha, appeared in court Friday, October 30, 2026, before Kenosha County
KENOSHA, Wis. — The son of a prominent Kenosha family, Timothy Todd Mahone (D), 63, was arrested for the second time on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after Kenosha Police stopped him on August 3, 2025, for allegedly driving the wrong way on Washington Road without illuminated taillights. Newly obtained police body-camera footage captures Mahone repeatedly discussing his community standing, including the mayor’s
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — When Kenosha County Eye founder and investigative journalist Kevin Mathewson filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Chad Kerkman in September 2025, he was representing himself, without an attorney, against government officials backed by at least four experienced attorneys. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, longtime U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller, appointed to the federal bench
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Alderman Anthony Kennedy (D) is facing public allegations from Whitney Cabal, a transsexual who uses the names “Billy Violet” and “Billy LC,” that he provided financial assistance during her divorce and sought sexual favors in return. Cabal published the accusations on Facebook alongside screenshots of messages attributed to Kennedy, referencing KCE’s reporting about his email supporting longtime friend Andy
Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 19-year-old Kenosha man accused of shooting his own brother multiple times following an argument inside an SUV was formally charged Monday, November 2, 2026, with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two additional crimes. Kemarion Orthello Rucker, 19, of Kenosha, appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum,
Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha woman accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter, dragging her across the floor by her arms and legs, and subjecting her to extreme punishments was released on no-cash bail Monday, November 2, 2026, by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Vanessa Marie Torres, 28, of Kenosha,
Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dustin Charles Benning, 31, of Sturtevant, is facing 10 felony charges after investigators allegedly linked him to an online account used to distribute disturbing videos involving sexual contact between humans and animals, including videos depicting young girls. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set Benning’s cash bail at
Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant, is accused of threatening to shoot two Pleasant Prairie police officers while already out on bail in a felony battery case. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at only $2,500 Monday. Eric Freeman, 61, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha County
Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant(Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Rania Fleifel Khoury, 48, of Sturtevant, has been fired from her positions at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and All Saints Catholic School in Kenosha amid an active police investigation into allegations that she embezzled a significant amount of money, potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kenosha County Eye has confirmed the
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Mary Lou and Arthur F. Mahone Foundation, chaired by prominent Kenosha businessman Timothy Todd Mahone, 63, is listed as delinquent by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), with no annual reports on file, according to state records reviewed Monday by Kenosha County Eye. The foundation, which raises money through charitable donations, scholarships, fundraising galas and community events, also
Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph T. Leese-Schulte, 24, of Kenosha, received two years of probation and six months of work release from Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) on October 27, 2026, after pleading guilty to two domestic abuse misdemeanors. Leese-Schulte was originally charged with two felonies after prosecutors alleged he held a handgun approximately five
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 37-year-old Racine woman with multiple prior theft convictions was sentenced to 90 days in jail with work release privileges after stealing nearly $1,000 worth of cameras and camera equipment from the Pleasant Prairie Target store. Breanne M. Hart, 37, of Racine, was sentenced October 21, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi Meier (D) after pleading guilty
Giacomino Ruffolo, 48, of Kenosha(LinkedIn) KENOSHA, Wis. — Used car salesmen have long battled an unfavorable reputation in America. While plenty of honest, hardworking people make their living selling automobiles, the stereotype of the dishonest used car salesman has endured for generations. That makes Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala’s decision to appoint is close friend Giacomino Ruffolo, a used car salesman, to the city’s
Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski (D), 52, of Kenosha KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has learned that Bradford High School teacher Jennifer Sepanski (D) admitted that KUSD administrators directed teachers to publicly support the district’s failed $115 million referendum. In private Facebook messages to a local hate blogger, Sepanski also revealed that administrators authorized the use of a school building for
Home at Corner of 22nd Ave and 22nd St(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A serious motor vehicle crash early Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, near the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 22nd Street in Kenosha caused significant property damage and prompted a response from the Kenosha Police Department’s Major Crash Accident Team (MCAT). Emergency radio traffic indicated that
1700 block of 57th Street(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha police and firefighters responded to a residence in the 1700 block of 57th Street early Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, after receiving a report of a young woman suffering from a possible gunshot wound to the head. Initial police radio traffic described the woman as 18 years old,
MADISON, Wis. — Starting tomorrow, November 1, 2026, Wisconsin residents seeking justice in their own courtrooms will face significantly higher filing fees, thanks to legislation approved by Republican and Democratic lawmakers and signed into law by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Four of the five state legislators representing Kenosha County voted for the increases, with Republican State Senator Steve Nass casting the lone local
KENOSHA, Wis. — There were plenty of costumes, candy and smiles at Frank Elementary School Friday afternoon, as students celebrated Halloween with an after-school Trunk-or-Treat event. Among those handing out candy were Kenosha Police Officer Tanya Watkins and Frank Elementary Dean Mitch Thomas, who traded his usual school attire for a Scooby-Doo costume. Thomas was excited to spend time with the students and
Skyler Aaron McKeithen, 25, of Genoa City, Wisconsin(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Skyler Aaron McKeithen, 25, of Genoa City, Wisconsin, was charged Friday, October 30, with a staggering 72 felonies following an extensive investigation by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office into alleged online sexual exploitation of children. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set a $1 million cash
Inglesh Jaguar Brown, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Inglesh Jaguar Brown, 27, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, both felonies involving the use of a dangerous weapon, after prosecutors say he shot a man in the chest during an argument outside his Kenosha home Wednesday evening. Kenosha County Court Commissioner
