Chicago Women Charged In $7,700 Pleasant Prairie Retail Theft Spree: One Has Bail Lowered To $1,000 And Walks Free, Other Misses Court And Is Back In Custody

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Brianna M. Cotton, 29, and Nikhyra C. Steele, 27, Both of Chicago, Illinois
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Chicago women accused of participating in a retail theft spree at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets that resulted in nearly $7,800 in stolen merchandise have taken very different paths through the Kenosha County court system. Nikhyra C. Steele, 27, had her $5,000 cash bail reduced to just $1,000 by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Hughes and was released after posting the money, while her alleged accomplice, Brianna M. Cotton, 29, failed to appear in court, had a warrant issued for her arrest, and is now back in custody. Cotton is scheduled to appear before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum today, Friday, November 13, 2026, at 1 p.m.

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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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Kellum fan club says:

November 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Guessing a no cash bail.

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Golden Arrow says:

November 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Solis is hard on these retail crime rings
The liberal judges hired kellum to be easy on criminals
These two will skip town
You will literally pay the price when you shop at the pp outlets

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GA says:

November 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM

And some races ask why they are followed around the store
Thank these two sisters

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