Kenosha Unified School District Employee Arrested For OWI, Accused Of Driving With High Alcohol Level And Without Valid License, Insurance

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Desirae Alexis Garcia, 27, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — Desirae Alexis Garcia, 27, of Kenosha, an employee of the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD), is facing five traffic citations, including first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration of at least 0.15, following an October 12, 2026, arrest by Kenosha Police. Garcia, who works as a special education educational support professional for the district, has a history of traffic violations, driver's license problems, and warrants issued after she failed to comply with court requirements. Court records show that Garcia previously had her driver's license suspended for failing to pay fines and was once charged criminally with operating without a valid license, a charge prosecutors later reduced to a civil forfeiture.

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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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