84-Year-Old Kenosha Woman Takes In Homeless Man, He Allegedly Attacks Her And Threatens To Kill Her: Released On No-Cash Bail By Commissioner Kellum

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Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attacking an 84-year-old woman who had offered him a place to stay when he was living out of his car. Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday, November 5, 2026, with felony battery to an elderly person after allegedly throwing the woman into a rocking chair, slamming her against a wall, and injuring her eye. Despite the allegations, Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel "Catch & Release" Kellum released Thompson on no-cash bail Thursday afternoon.

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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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