Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. Team Executes Search Warrant On Home Of Embattled Attorney And Ousted Politician This Morning – Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Pending

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Ted Kmiec And His Salem Home – Local Attorney And Former Politician
(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

In the home of Theodore (Ted) B. Kmiec III on 238th Ave in Salem, many bad things have happened. Kmiec’s mistress died in his bed of a drug overdose. A 17-year-old girl was battered. Kmiec’s son allegedly had sex with at least two under-age girls. Just this morning, the house was raided by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. team. Many more very bad things are now being alleged to have occurred in this home.

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Kmiec & Noonan, LLC
(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Blocks away from today’s raid, is Kmiec, law firm, Kmiec & Noonan. Kmiec served as a Trustee for the Village of Salem Lakes before he was ousted by the voters by a 2-1 margin last year. Kmiec’s son, Trenton is a multiple felon and out on felony bail for a very serious case. Today, he is back in jail.

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Trenton B. Kmiec (24) Of Salem
(Mugshots From Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies)

According to records, Trenton Kmiec was arrested today and stands accused of:

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Felony Child Enticement – Sexual Contact
Felony Child Sexual Exploitation – Produce, Perform, ETC

Felony Possession of Child Pornography
Felony Strangulation and Suffocation
Felony Distribution To Persons Under Age 18
Felony Child Abuse – Intentionally Cause Harm
Felony Exposing Genitals/Pubic Area/Intimate Parts To A Child

Felony Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd / Subsequent
Felony Possession of Cocaine 2nd / Subsequent
Felony Possession of Marijuana (THC) 2nd / Subsequent

Felony False Imprisonment
Felony Bail Jumping
Felony Probation Violation
Sexual Contact With A Child Age 16 Or Older
Battery
Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia

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Trenton faces decades in prison if convicted of all charges.

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Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Gerad Dougvillo
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Trenton was recently revived with Narcan twice. Judge Dougvillo only gave Trenton three months of jail for these violations of probation. The State asked for the maximum possible jail sentence. Racine DA Patricia Hanson (D) wouldn’t charge Kmiec for possession of drug paraphernalia or felony bail-jumping.

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Kmiec would be in prison today, if not for multiple breaks from the Kenosha County DA’s Office, Racine County DA’s office, and several judges. A young child might not have been allegedly harmed physically, sexually, and emotionally. Here is Kmiec’s criminal history of arrests, charges and convictions.

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Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley (D)
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha County District Attorney Mike Graveley (D), who is friends with Kmiec’s father Ted, has sent many cases to neighboring Racine County with the expectation that Racine DA Patricia Hanson will take it easy on Kmiec, like so many times before.

Kmiec is on felony bail for a serious incident from November 24, 2021. Police and prosecutors say that Kmiec lead multiple police officers and agencies on a 25 minute long, 22 mile police chase while armed and under the influence of drugs. Kmiec refused to pull over for police and drove erratically at speeds up to 85 miles per hour. He endangered many people’s lives by swerving all over the road and narrowly missing innocent bystanders. At one point he swerved around stop sticks, was rammed by police, did a 360 degree spin, but continued to evade. Eventually, Kmiec flipped the car and crashed in a ditch. Police found a Glock 19 in his possession with an extended 30-round magazine in the car. A drug recognition expert determined that Kmiec was under the influence of stimulants. There were also empty bottles of Cyclobenzaprine and Tramadol in his upside down car. Kmiec also had two Buprenorphine narcotic patches on his body. Kmiec also had a powdery substance on his nostril. Kmiec was charged with (1) Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (2) Fleeing and Eluding – Causing Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (3) Felony Criminal Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (4) Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated, and (5) OWI (2nd). One of the victims told police that Kmiec caused $8,000 in damage to his property. Believe it or not, Governor Evers (D) appointee, Judge Tricia Walker, gave Kmiec a no-cash bond. He was released without having to pay a cent. He is expected to take a plea deal in October.

Kmiec’s Criminal History

OWI #1

Kmiec was driving while intoxicated on June 26, 2017. He was later convicted.

Kenosha County Drug Possession

In 2017, Kmiec was involved in a crime involving drugs. He was arrested. DA Graveley (D) sent this case to Racine County to be “fixed” and progressive Racine County DA Patricia Hanson did not charge Kmiec, but allowed him to participate in a drug program.

Kenosha County Drug Possession #2

On September 2, 2022, police and prosecutors say that Kmiec was pulled over and had schedule 2 narcotics in his vehicle. Kmiec tried to throw the drugs out of his car, but the astute Deputy Tifft reviewed his squad footage and saw Kmiec throw the bag. DA Graveley sent this case to Racine County and DA Patricia Hanson’s office dismissed it.

Winnebago County Drug Trafficking Arrest

Police and prosecutors say that on February 19, 2023, Kmiec was located in a bar by police, which was against his bond conditions. On his person, they found 13 plastic baggies, each contained fentanyl. Police obtained a search warrant for his home. When they arrived, they were met by Kmiec’s high-school aged girlfriend. They found cutting agents and other drug manufacturing items in his bedroom. His minor girlfriend said that she didn’t know he sold drugs, but was “suspicious” of him. She thought he was selling vitamins to people posing as cocaine. Winnebago County prosecutors charged Kmiec with (1) Possession – Intent to Deliver, (2) Maintaining a Drug-Trafficking Place, and (3) Felony Bail Jumping. They could have charged him with multiple counts of bail-jumping, but did not. Believe it or not, a liberal court Commissioner named Eric Heywood gave Kmiec a no-cash bail and he was released without paying a cent. He is awaiting trial for this case.

Domestic Violence

Kmiec was charged in court earlier on May 3, 2023. The charges include felony child abuse – recklessly causing bodily harm, six counts of felony bail jumping, and intimidation of a victim. According to the criminal complaint, Kmiec’s high-school aged girlfriend called the Sheriff’s Department just before midnight on May 1, 2023. She was upset and crying when a deputy arrived. She asked the deputy to drive her down the road so she wasn’t talking in front of the house. She then told him that she and her boyfriend, Trenton Kmiec, had a fight. She said that Kmiec threw her very hard and her head hit something. She had a visible “goose egg” on the right side of her head near her temple. She then tried to call 9-1-1, but Kmiec took the phone away from her, hung it up and said “you’re not doing that.” She then begged for her phone back, but Kmiec called her a “whore” and told her to lay down and sleep or walk home. He then said he hoped she got abducted.

Domestic Violence #2

According to another criminal complaint, on May 26, 2023, deputies responded to Ted and Trenton Kmiec’s residence in Salem. The caller was one of the girl’s friends who heard her and Trenton arguing loudly which he was on the phone with her. He heard her say “ow.” This friend called police and summoned them to the Kmiec residence. The Sheriff’s Deputies are very familiar with this home. Deputies investigated the death of Kmiec’s mistress recently. She died on Ted’s bed. Deputies knocked on the door and Trenton answered the door. He denied that his 17-year old girlfriend was there and denied ever having contact with her. Ted also came to the door and claimed he didn’t know if she was there either and didn’t hear the loud arguing. The girl later exited the home to talk to deputies, and Ted apologized and stated that he was not aware of her presence in the home. Deputies arrested Trenton for obstructing, since he lied to police. Deputies decided against arresting Ted Kmiec. We asked Ted why he would knowingly allow his son to violate conditions of his bond. He didn’t respond to KCE’s request for comment.

Fond du Lac County Armed Pursuit (Pending)
On November 24, 2021, police and prosecutors say that Kmiec lead multiple police officers and agencies on a 25 minute long, 22 mile police chase while armed and under the influence of drugs. Kmiec refused to pull over for police and drove erratically at speeds up to 85 miles per hour. He endangered many people’s lives by swerving all over the road and narrowly missing innocent bystanders. At one point he swerved around stop sticks, was rammed by police, did a 360 degree spin, but continued to evade. Eventually, Kmiec flipped the car and crashed in a ditch. Police found a Glock 19 in his possession with an extended 30-round magazine in the car. A drug recognition expert determined that Kmiec was under the influence of stimulants. There were also empty bottles of Cyclobenzaprine and Tramadol in his upside down car. Kmiec also had two Buprenorphine narcotic patches on his body. Kmiec also had a powdery substance on his nostril. Kmiec was charged with (1) Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (2) Fleeing and Eluding – Causing Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (3) Felony Criminal Damage to Property, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, (4) Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated, and (5) OWI (2nd). One of the victims told police that Kmiec caused $8,000 in damage to his property. Believe it or not, Governor Evers (D) appointee, Judge Tricia Walker, gave Kmiec a no-cash bond. He was released without having to pay a cent. He is awaiting trial for this case.

Connie Kmiec (Wife of Ted Kmiec and Mother To Trenton Kmiec)
(Kenosha Sheriff’s Department)

Kmiec’s mother, Connie Kmiec, was once arrested for domestic abuse from the above video, but the Racine DA dropped all charges.

Racine County DA Patricia Hanson (D) Top
Racine County Deputy DA Chris Steenrod (D) Bottom
(Photo by Kevin MAthewson, Kenosha County Eye

The duo most responsible for the white-glove treatment of Kmiec, aside from Graveley himself, are Racine County DA Patricia Hanson and her Deputy DA, Chris Steenrod, both democrats. They keep giving Kmiec over-generous plea deals. The judges are going along.

Trenton Kmiec is expected to be charged in the coming days or weeks. The white glove treatment is likely to stop now. Graveley (D) didn’t respond to any requests for comment. Neither Racine DA Patricia Hanson (D) nor Walworth County DA Zeke Wiedenfeld (D), who are likely to get this case, would respond to KCE either. Graveley is expected to quickly hand this case over to another office before DA-Elect Solis takes over so Kmiec can avoid serious prison time.

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  1. Oh Lordy Tedster! What’s Noonan gonna do now? For a smart man, you surely have fkd up this time.
    No, your father would not be proud. Contrare’

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  2. he needs to go to PRISON and ROT! enough with the slap on the wrist to this violent person who clearly does not care about himself or the community. he is not an upstanding citizen. he does NOTHING for this community. waste of space and my tax money!

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  3. Really doing your kid a favor hey, and way to set your wife up who had cancer and you didn’t want her to file while having an affair. But big bad lawyer, really defending your kid while putting others at risk with his repetitive actions!

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  4. Does this kid have a job ?
    If so, how is he able to keep it ?

    If not, where does he get the money to buy these drugs and guns ?

    Please don’t tell me from Daddy

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    1. Ha. What job. A few weeks ago he was asking for job leads on FB (but not the minimum wage kind, mind you. He’s too good for those). I hear making license plates in prison pays great.

    1. Talk about being put on blast 🤦‍♀️ I really hope you can prove all this since you’re slinging mud because honestly the Kenosha county police, jail, and court are seriously flawed and as crooked as it gets !! Maybe we should start there 🤔 They do whatever they want because they have knowone to answer too let’s get the DOJ involved 😉

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      1. And I hope you have the heart to listen to victims… who appear to be children!!! Imagine your child being assaulted by this scum!

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      2. B.S. Kmiec practically has a reserved room at the jail. He’s a loser. The cops grab him everytime he does something wrong. The D.A.s office is the reason he’s bounced out so quickly.

        The D.A.s office, County Board, County H.R. and local politicians are all close knit buddies who are only there to help each other. I wouldn’t be shocked if they cover for Kmiec because he’s their chosen drug supplier.

        There are specific laws and statutes that should be followed. Our judges should be ashamed of themselves every time they give out these ridiculous deals.

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        1. Haven’t we finally gotten to the point where the FBI and or department of Justice can be contacted to shut down these district attorneys under Rico laws? Damn those people that gave the kid narcan, narcan should be illegal.

        2. Hey, when I had Ted as a lawyer, just getting in an elevator and hearing them talking about bars and boozing after work?? I knew the DA and your lawyer were all doing favors!! Put him in jail and I’ll get your friend out!! Old Teddy sold me out, probably to keep is drug dealing son out of jail!! THANKS Teddy!! Matthew 6-15!! And I’ll pray 🙏 for your soul 🙏!!

  5. Only in are DA office , well lets see what happens with are New DA and the NON – corruption that we have . That hansen she has been another currupt one in the Racine DA office for many years as well

  6. This kid and this family have terrorized Salem and paddock lake for years, it’s about time, put his butt in jail and the dad also.

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  7. I mean I’ve been saying for a long time now that all daddy Kmiec is doing is helping his kid destroy himself further and further until he eventually ends up dead from overdose or suicide end of story stop letting him off!!! 🤪🤪🤪

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  8. Why waste the Narcan? Let him go!
    Kenosha County is all fucked up from cop, to sheriffs, jails and judges… ALLL TOXIC
    Unfortunately, it sucks for the good guys that want to do a good job, protect, and are not on shady shit.

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    1. It’s not up to the cops if he gets out of jail but the D.A’s office. this kid has been picked up by Kenosha county multiple times and every time the judges just let him go

  9. This punk needs to be locked up with the key thrown away forever. Everyone involved with letting him off easy should not have a job in this field! He should have been in prison years ago. His father should be ashamed of himself for allowing him to live in his house, knowing exactly what type of pos his kid is.

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  10. Way to fail the good tax payers of our community by keeping this piece of shit alive , out of prison and on our streets.

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  11. This is a terribly dysfunctional young man in a dysfunctional family. I’m going to say that first because the reality is also that just because you are a troubled person from a troubled family — even one who has a drug habit — it doesn’t always follow that you are a threat to the safety of the community. This young man isn’t just a troubled person with a drug habit, he seems to fit the description of a career criminal. Maybe, someday he’ll sober up and get his head out of his ass but until then he’s an increasingly dangerous public nuisance. Probation hasn’t worked. Jail hasn’t worked. That leaves prison.

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  12. a person who can’t do their job because they know someone ??
    Gravely can’t prosecute this kid why ??

    A crime is a crime. Gravely didn’t investigate the kid. Track and observe him nor knock on the door with the warrant.

    What’s the conflict ?

  13. This family is disfunction run amok. They need to be relegated to a double wide trailer in a mobile home park far far away.

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  14. If he identifies as clean and not a pedo he should have the charges dropped. After all, Salem allows men that think they’re pretty to do what they want.

  15. I wonder if the sheriff’s department will be planning on charging the father under state statue 961.42 for knowing hus son was mataining a drug trafficking place. There was no way big teddy didn’t know what his kid was doing, he just turned a blind eye because he was to busy with hookers O.D in his bed. So the excuse of teddy not knowing his kid was dealing drugs or diddling kids just shows how incompetent of a parent he is as well as lawyer.

  16. Apparently the Ted-ster has decided to run for Salem Lakes Municipal Judge. If so he needs to reconsider or the voters will rightfully crush him. However his MO is to act like nothing bad is happening when the world is crashing down around him. Voters remember what he was like as a village trustee and it wasn’t pretty. Bye-bye Teddy!

    1. If elected he wouldn’t be the first lawyer in Wisconsin to accept money to defend drunk drivers one day and then hear cases of accused drunk drivers as a judge the next. It’s legal for part-time municipal judges to do this but isn’t there a better option? This lawyer is known for trying to delay cases once he accepts a client. Would he have the time to be a good municipal judge?

  17. That house has been party house since the 70s…it has always been people up drinking to the sun came up the next day …..always been tons of drugs at that house ..coke ..weed ….pills …the father was know for being creep himself always preying on his sons girlfriends and partying with them ..its no suprise the kid turned out just like the dad …..people who live in the same area have been to this house and know this is all true ….its not a big suprise……

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Joseph L. Woodward, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph L. Woodward, 33, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with felony stalking and four additional criminal counts after prosecutors say he engaged in a months-long campaign of unwanted contact against a woman, allegedly culminating in threats to kill her, her sisters and her children. Woodward, who was already out on bail

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Genoa City Man Charged With Felony Strangulation After Allegedly Choking Girlfriend With Hands, Knee

James H. Scudder II, 33, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) RANDALL, Wis. — James H. Scudder II, 33, of Genoa City, was charged Monday with felony strangulation after authorities say he squeezed his girlfriend’s neck with both hands and then put his knee on her neck during a domestic dispute. Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum released Scudder

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Kenosha Man Charged With Felony After Allegedly Fracturing Woman’s Wrist And Tearing Tendon In Tavern Altercation

Robert J. Lobacz, 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 48-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with a felony after an altercation inside a Kenosha tavern allegedly left a woman with a fractured wrist and multiple serious injuries to her shoulder, elbow and tendons. Robert J. Lobacz, 48, of Kenosha, was charged Friday, Aug. 21, with one count of substantial

Racine County DA Tricia Hanson’s Campaign Accused Of Repeated Campaign Finance Violations

RACINE, Wis. — Racine County District Attorney Tricia Hanson (D) is facing an ethics complaint accusing her campaign committee of repeatedly failing to file legally required campaign finance reports, including a report covering a period when her committee gave $1,000 to Racine County sheriff candidate Cary Madrigal. Kelly Gallaher, chair of the Democratic Party of Racine County, filed the complaint with the Wisconsin

Kenosha Man Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct After Years Of Alleged Stalking And Harassment: Soft-On-Crime Judge Gives Him Only A Fine

KENOSHA, Wis. — A years-long saga involving allegations of stalking, repeated violations of a harassment injunction, intimate photographs or recordings, and a mountain of largely unsuccessful AI-assisted litigation ended with a small fine Thursday after Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi Meier accepted a plea from Mathiew R. Fox. Fox, 38, of Kenosha, pleaded guilty August 20 to an amended charge of disorderly

Federal Judge Buries Mt. Pleasant Man’s AI-Generated RICO Case After Judge Wilk Allowed Eviction Fight To Spiral Out Of Control

KENOSHA, Wis. — A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a Mt. Pleasant man’s latest attempt to transform a Kenosha eviction dispute into a sprawling racketeering conspiracy, finding that his entirely AI-generated lawsuit failed to state a legitimate federal claim. U.S. District Judge Brett H. Ludwig dismissed Patrick Fagan’s case Friday, August 21, after Fagan sued 10 named defendants and five John Does

Kenosha Police Officer’s Attempt To Use Court To Force Promotion May Soon Be Coming To An End

KENOSHA, Wis. — When a police officer earns his sergeant chevrons, lieutenant bars or captain bars, they usually come from the police chief, not a federal judge. A chief calls an officer into the office and gives them the news: Congratulations. You’re being promoted. Kenosha County Eye is not aware of a case locally where an officer has tried another route to those

Judge David Wilk Creates Dangerous Social-Media Loophole In Bizarre Restraining-Order Ruling: Opinion

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Wilk recently issued a bizarre ruling that weakens a restraining order Wilk personally granted and creates a dangerous social-media loophole for future violators. The case involved a person protected by a restraining order who was repeatedly contacted on the protected person’s own social-media account by the person subject to that order. Ownership and control

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Serious Three-Vehicle Crash In Kenosha Leaves Multiple People Seriously Injured, One Person Trapped In Vehicle

Serious Crash Friday Afternoon(Photo by BC) KENOSHA, Wis. — A serious three-vehicle crash in Kenosha’s inner city Thursday afternoon left multiple people injured, including two people whose injuries were considered immediately life-threatening or otherwise required the highest priority for emergency treatment, according to emergency radio traffic reviewed by Kenosha County Eye. Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) Investigators Friday Afternoon(Photo by BC) You must

“Double Trouble” Was In Trouble On Lake Michigan Saturday Morning: Five Aboard Sinking Boat Make It Safely To Kenosha

KENOSHA, Wis. — A boat appropriately named “Double Trouble” found itself in some serious trouble on Lake Michigan Saturday morning when it began taking on water with five adults aboard, prompting a large response from emergency crews and numerous boaters who tried to help. Kenosha Fire Department Deputy Chief Scott Krueger told Kenosha County Eye Saturday afternoon that there was initially considerable confusion

Multiple Callers Report Bullets Flying Over Strawberry Creek Golf Course, Golfers Hit The Ground

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Multiple people reported gunfire and bullets apparently flying over Strawberry Creek Golf Course Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement. At about 1:40 p.m. Saturday, multiple callers reported hearing shots in the area of Strawberry Creek. People who contacted Kenosha County Eye and said they were at the golf course reported

Dear KUSD – I Told You So: KCE Reporting Helped Trigger Investigation That Led To Teacher’s Firing For Grooming-Like Behavior

KENOSHA, Wis. — An Indian Trail High School student who had read Kenosha County Eye’s reporting about former KUSD math teacher Steven Edward Telkamp wrote an op-ed about the allegations that followed him from the Mukwonago Area School District. That student’s writing made its way to school administrators, who learned of a connection between the student author and a female student at Bradford

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Wilmot High School Volunteer Charged With 11 Felonies After Alleged Sexual Relationship With 16-Year-Old, Child Porn Found In Snapchat

Austin Carl Scaletta, 19, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 19-year-old Twin Lakes man who volunteered at Wilmot High School is facing 11 felony charges after investigators say they uncovered sexually explicit Snapchat conversations, videos and photographs involving a 16-year-old girl, along with evidence that the two had sex. Austin Carl Scaletta, 19, of Twin Lakes, was charged

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Twin Lakes Man Charged With Felony 4th OWI, Gets No-Cash Bail From Kellum

Cory K. Wilson, 21, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Cory K. Wilson, 21, of Twin Lakes, was charged Friday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated after prosecutors say his growing OWI record transformed a March 2025 second-offense case into a felony fourth offense. Despite Wilson’s recent history of OWI cases, allegedly repeatedly driving while revoked, multiple bail-jumping charges,

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Genoa City Man Charged With Two Felonies After Allegedly Fighting Deputies, Kicking One of Them In Ribs

Kenneth Gordon Thilmont, 48, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TOWN OF RANDALL, Wis. — Kenneth Gordon Thilmont, 48, of Genoa City, is facing two felonies and three misdemeanors after prosecutors say he barricaded himself inside his home during a mental-health investigation and later violently fought with Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputies, injuring two of them. Thilmont was arrested on a warrant Thursday,

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Illinois Man Charged With Four Felonies After Allegedly Fleeing Kenosha County Deputies At 119 MPH

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) BRISTOL, Wis. — Lawrence D. Griffin Jr., 54, of Gurnee, Illinois, was charged Thursday with four felonies after prosecutors say he led Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a dangerous high-speed pursuit through the Village of Bristol and onto I-94, reaching approximately 119 mph while weaving through traffic and repeatedly driving into

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