TWIN LAKES, Wis. — Two people were formally charged Monday following a major drug bust at a home surrounded on all sides by a village park in Twin Lakes, where officers allegedly found cocaine, meth, marijuana, guns, and other narcotics during a June 10 search.
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Jason T. Barnhill, 44, of Kenosha in Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha judge sentenced a repeat felon Monday to just over 10 months in jail, despite convictions in three separate criminal cases involving sexual assault, stalking, intimidation, drunk driving, and multiple violations of felony bond. You must be logged in to view the rest of
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – After a drawn-out and at times tense discussion Monday night, the Village of Salem Lakes board approved a $5,000 leadership workshop on “psychological safety” and “purpose-driven leadership,” prompting frustration from residents and at least two walkouts in protest. The board voted 6–1 to contract with Langloss Consulting, LLC for an eight-hour session titled “Built to Win: Creating a Championship
Jesse Abelardo Reyes, 33, of Genoa City in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Randall, Wis. — A Genoa City man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a close relative multiple times over the course of several months, according to a
SOMERS, Wis. – A 39-year-old woman was charged Monday in connection with an alleged domestic incident that escalated into a roadside confrontation involving a revoked driver’s license, bail jumping, and a small folding knife. Antoinette R. Burton, of Kenosha, appeared in court and was ordered held on a $3,000 cash
Alyssa M. Stone, 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 30-year-old Kenosha woman is facing two felony charges after police say she was heavily intoxicated and asleep while her two young sons, ages 3 and 4, wandered nearly half a mile
Christopher Andrae Cody, 43, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history who previously served two decades in prison is now facing 11 new charges—including battery to law enforcement officers, multiple drug trafficking felonies, and illegal
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Kenosha woman already in custody at the Kenosha County Jail now faces a dozen additional criminal charges after authorities say she attacked another inmate and attempted to stop her from reporting the assault to jail staff. Kristina Faith Sargeant was formally charged Monday in Kenosha
Rezmer’s Somers Home 1200 Block of 42nd Ave(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man who was the subject of a high-profile FBI and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office raid has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. Steven J. Rezmer, 52, entered the
Jason T. Barnhill, 44, of Kenosha in Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha judge sentenced a repeat felon Monday to just over 10 months in jail, despite convictions in three separate criminal cases involving sexual assault, stalking, intimidation, drunk driving, and multiple violations of felony bond. You must be logged in to view the rest of
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – After a drawn-out and at times tense discussion Monday night, the Village of Salem Lakes board approved a $5,000 leadership workshop on “psychological safety” and “purpose-driven leadership,” prompting frustration from residents and at least two walkouts in protest. The board voted 6–1 to contract with Langloss Consulting, LLC for an eight-hour session titled “Built to Win: Creating a Championship
Jesse Abelardo Reyes, 33, of Genoa City in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Randall, Wis. — A Genoa City man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a close relative multiple times over the course of several months, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court. You must be logged
SOMERS, Wis. – A 39-year-old woman was charged Monday in connection with an alleged domestic incident that escalated into a roadside confrontation involving a revoked driver’s license, bail jumping, and a small folding knife. Antoinette R. Burton, of Kenosha, appeared in court and was ordered held on a $3,000 cash bail. She faces a total of ten charges, including one felony count of
Alyssa M. Stone, 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 30-year-old Kenosha woman is facing two felony charges after police say she was heavily intoxicated and asleep while her two young sons, ages 3 and 4, wandered nearly half a mile across city streets, prompting multiple 911 calls. You must be logged in to
Christopher Andrae Cody, 43, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history who previously served two decades in prison is now facing 11 new charges—including battery to law enforcement officers, multiple drug trafficking felonies, and illegal firearm possession—after a chaotic arrest Friday afternoon on the city’s south side. You
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Kenosha woman already in custody at the Kenosha County Jail now faces a dozen additional criminal charges after authorities say she attacked another inmate and attempted to stop her from reporting the assault to jail staff. Kristina Faith Sargeant was formally charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with two felonies—intimidation of a victim and battery by prisoner—along
Rezmer’s Somers Home 1200 Block of 42nd Ave(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man who was the subject of a high-profile FBI and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office raid has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. Steven J. Rezmer, 52, entered the guilty plea on May 15, 2025, and is scheduled to be sentenced this
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury has found 42-year-old Anthony J. Sconzert guilty on all 14 counts filed against him, concluding a harrowing child abuse case that spanned nearly two years from investigation to verdict. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Patrick Lee Hell, 35, of Kenosha(Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry) KENOSHA, Wis. — A now-18-year-old college student is renewing her demand for justice after learning that her relative, a convicted sex offender, secretly recorded an up-skirt video of her when she was just 15 years old — and that police let him walk without charges. You must be logged in to view the rest
Adam S. Nickl, 31, of Kenosha(Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A man identified as Adam S. Nickl, a registered sex offender, was arrested June 6 after allegedly entering a home without pants in a neighborhood near the 7300 block of 75th Street while two children were present inside. Police body-worn camera video shows Nickl being apprehended by officers with the
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Emergency crews rescued an unresponsive man from the roof of a building Thursday morning in the 8300 block of Lexington Place, using specialized equipment and training to bring him to safety. According to the Pleasant Prairie Fire Department, police and fire personnel were dispatched at 8:32 a.m. for a report of an individual who was unconscious on the rooftop
Home in the 3800 Block of 14th Ave KENOSHA, Wis. – A house just blocks from Kenosha’s notorious “Piss Tunnel” was severely damaged in a fire Thursday night, reportedly sparked by a lit cigarette tossed onto a mattress on the upper deck by an upstairs tenant. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Brighton, Wis. – More than 2,500 people flocked to Mighty Grand Dairy on Saturday morning to celebrate Wisconsin’s signature industry at the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast. The event featured a full farm breakfast, family-friendly activities, and appearances from a long list of local and state leaders. Guests were treated to scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, milk, juice, and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 60-year-old man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Kenosha County judge overruled a plea agreement and ordered a harsher sentence for repeated sexual abuse of a child. Frank A. Sadewater pleaded guilty in April to Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child (At Least Three Violations of First Degree Sexual Assault), a Class
Austin J. LeClaire, 17, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha boy is facing serious felony charges after investigators say he possessed dozens of graphic videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Austin J. LeClaire appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Friday, where Court Commissioner William Michel set a $75,000 cash bond
Ricky J. Neubecker Jr., 34, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already in custody and awaiting trial for a 2023 burglary case was formally charged Friday in a new case involving a violent beating of a fellow inmate inside the Kenosha County Jail. Ricky J. Neubecker Jr., 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff)
Lloyd J. Belongia, 44, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 44-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony battery charges after prosecutors say he assaulted a coworker following a night of drinking last fall. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. – The City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine will once again host the popular Peanut Butter & Jam concert series starting July 10, marking the 23rd season of the beloved outdoor music event downtown. Opening the series is Pearlsnap, a group known for blending country, rock, and pop hits spanning the ‘80s to today. The free concerts are held every Thursday,
KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha family is pleading for the public’s help after an elderly couple was targeted in what appears to be a distraction burglary that left them devastated—and thousands of dollars poorer. According to a public Facebook post that’s quickly gained traction in local circles, the incident occurred when three men approached the homeowners—an 88-year-old woman and her soon-to-be 90-year-old husband—as
Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins, 70, of McHenry (Center) and Defense Attorneys Jennifer Recktenwald (Left) and Joseph Bugni (Right) In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — The long-awaited preliminary hearing in the cold case homicide of David Vanderzee was postponed Friday morning after defense attorneys filed a sweeping motion to dismiss the charges, and both defendants agreed to waive their
Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins (70) and John Viskocil (70) – Homicide Defendants(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — The attorneys for Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins and John Viskocil filed a sweeping motion to dismiss the first-degree intentional homicide charges against them Thursday, arguing that the criminal complaint “fails to allege a crime” and doesn’t meet even the minimum standards of probable cause. You must be logged in
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A 42-year-old Lake Geneva man is facing five criminal charges after a traffic stop earlier this month allegedly uncovered cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a masking agent—all while he was reportedly under the influence. Michael D. Schmuck was formally charged Thursday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with second-offense operating while under the influence, possession of cocaine (second and subsequent offense),
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Members of the Kenosha County Housing Task Force gathered Tuesday at the Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center to share progress on their collaborative effort to address the county’s persistent housing shortage. The task force, launched in late 2024 by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance and Kenosha County government, brings together a broad coalition of stakeholders—developers, nonprofit leaders, real
Jason T. Barnhill, 44, of Kenosha in Court(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha judge sentenced a repeat felon Monday to just over 10 months in jail, despite convictions in three separate criminal cases involving sexual assault, stalking, intimidation, drunk driving, and multiple violations of felony bond. You must be logged in to view the rest of
SALEM LAKES, Wis. – After a drawn-out and at times tense discussion Monday night, the Village of Salem Lakes board approved a $5,000 leadership workshop on “psychological safety” and “purpose-driven leadership,” prompting frustration from residents and at least two walkouts in protest. The board voted 6–1 to contract with Langloss Consulting, LLC for an eight-hour session titled “Built to Win: Creating a Championship
Jesse Abelardo Reyes, 33, of Genoa City in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Randall, Wis. — A Genoa City man is being held on $100,000 cash bail after being charged with sexually assaulting a close relative multiple times over the course of several months, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court. You must be logged
SOMERS, Wis. – A 39-year-old woman was charged Monday in connection with an alleged domestic incident that escalated into a roadside confrontation involving a revoked driver’s license, bail jumping, and a small folding knife. Antoinette R. Burton, of Kenosha, appeared in court and was ordered held on a $3,000 cash bail. She faces a total of ten charges, including one felony count of
Alyssa M. Stone, 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A 30-year-old Kenosha woman is facing two felony charges after police say she was heavily intoxicated and asleep while her two young sons, ages 3 and 4, wandered nearly half a mile across city streets, prompting multiple 911 calls. You must be logged in to
Christopher Andrae Cody, 43, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history who previously served two decades in prison is now facing 11 new charges—including battery to law enforcement officers, multiple drug trafficking felonies, and illegal firearm possession—after a chaotic arrest Friday afternoon on the city’s south side. You
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 28-year-old Kenosha woman already in custody at the Kenosha County Jail now faces a dozen additional criminal charges after authorities say she attacked another inmate and attempted to stop her from reporting the assault to jail staff. Kristina Faith Sargeant was formally charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with two felonies—intimidation of a victim and battery by prisoner—along
Rezmer’s Somers Home 1200 Block of 42nd Ave(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) SOMERS, Wis. — A Somers man who was the subject of a high-profile FBI and Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office raid has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. Steven J. Rezmer, 52, entered the guilty plea on May 15, 2025, and is scheduled to be sentenced this
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury has found 42-year-old Anthony J. Sconzert guilty on all 14 counts filed against him, concluding a harrowing child abuse case that spanned nearly two years from investigation to verdict. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Patrick Lee Hell, 35, of Kenosha(Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry) KENOSHA, Wis. — A now-18-year-old college student is renewing her demand for justice after learning that her relative, a convicted sex offender, secretly recorded an up-skirt video of her when she was just 15 years old — and that police let him walk without charges. You must be logged in to view the rest
Adam S. Nickl, 31, of Kenosha(Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A man identified as Adam S. Nickl, a registered sex offender, was arrested June 6 after allegedly entering a home without pants in a neighborhood near the 7300 block of 75th Street while two children were present inside. Police body-worn camera video shows Nickl being apprehended by officers with the
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Emergency crews rescued an unresponsive man from the roof of a building Thursday morning in the 8300 block of Lexington Place, using specialized equipment and training to bring him to safety. According to the Pleasant Prairie Fire Department, police and fire personnel were dispatched at 8:32 a.m. for a report of an individual who was unconscious on the rooftop
Home in the 3800 Block of 14th Ave KENOSHA, Wis. – A house just blocks from Kenosha’s notorious “Piss Tunnel” was severely damaged in a fire Thursday night, reportedly sparked by a lit cigarette tossed onto a mattress on the upper deck by an upstairs tenant. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Brighton, Wis. – More than 2,500 people flocked to Mighty Grand Dairy on Saturday morning to celebrate Wisconsin’s signature industry at the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast. The event featured a full farm breakfast, family-friendly activities, and appearances from a long list of local and state leaders. Guests were treated to scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, pancakes, muffins, yogurt, milk, juice, and
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 60-year-old man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Kenosha County judge overruled a plea agreement and ordered a harsher sentence for repeated sexual abuse of a child. Frank A. Sadewater pleaded guilty in April to Repeated Sexual Assault of the Same Child (At Least Three Violations of First Degree Sexual Assault), a Class
Austin J. LeClaire, 17, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 17-year-old Kenosha boy is facing serious felony charges after investigators say he possessed dozens of graphic videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. Austin J. LeClaire appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court on Friday, where Court Commissioner William Michel set a $75,000 cash bond
