Drug-Using Therapist Spirals Out of Control, Crashes SUV in Drunken Wreck

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Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha licensed therapist and former foster parent with a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts, and criminal behavior was arrested late Friday night after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing her SUV while under the influence.

Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was behind the wheel of a green 2019 Ford Expedition at around 10:02 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when she allegedly blew through a stop sign at the intersection of 30th Avenue and 89th Street and caused a violent two-car crash. Airbags deployed and at least one vehicle was totaled. A woman claiming to be involved in the crash later posted on social media that Niccolai attempted to flee the scene before police arrived.

Niccolai on 7/13/2025

Niccolai took to social media this morning while drinking and vaping in her hot tub to address the arrest, posting her mugshot with the caption “True story. I was (sic) flipped off the [mugshot] camera and they said I couldn’t do that so i was mid laughing and trying to hold a straight face.” She later wrote “Someone blew a stop sign and plowed into this. ,@9arged and OWI lol I have literally a single drink. Anger they lans used by x.” This signals she is extremely intoxicated this morning, on drugs, or both. Someone responded ” Umm. I don’t think you get OWI for having one drink… why didn’t you blow? That would have proved your “innocence”….. js.” “I did blow…3 times…I also allowed a blood test,” Niccolai responded.

Niccolai later wrote “I have never seen more disrespectful police officers in my life. Trust me, Girl, I’ve got the names of all of them, and they will be exploited.” She finished with the answer to a question of what she was charged with “nothing it will be dropped again lol.”

Niccolai was arrested on-site by Kenosha Police and booked into the Kenosha County Jail at 1:32 a.m. Saturday on charges of Operating While Intoxicated (alcohol, drugs, or both) and failing to stop at a stop sign. Just hours later, early Sunday morning, she contacted this author via social media—despite being under a court-issued harassment restraining order.

This latest arrest adds to a growing pattern of spiraling behavior by a woman who still holds an active license to practice therapy in Wisconsin.

Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

Armed While Intoxicated

On May 28, 2024, Kenosha police were dispatched to Niccolai’s home for a welfare check after her sister called 911, saying Niccolai was acting erratically and making bizarre, contradictory statements. When officers arrived, they found Niccolai visibly intoxicated—swaying, slurring her speech, and emanating a strong odor of alcohol.

Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, of Kenosha in Court
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

She claimed she wanted to show officers text messages on her phone, but instead walked toward the kitchen. That’s when one officer spotted the handle of a revolver tucked into the small of her back. Police immediately moved in and disarmed her, seizing the loaded .38 Special revolver and a box of matching ammunition found in her bedroom.

Kenosha Police Body-Worn Camera Footage
Kenosha Police Body-Worn Camera Footage

After her arrest, while handcuffed in the back of a squad car, Niccolai became combative. She kicked the interior windows of the vehicle, screamed at officers, and threatened to “annihilate” them. Officers reported that she was ranting nonsensically and hurling vulgar insults throughout the transport. Her behavior was described as explosive, erratic, and dangerous.

Suicide Attempt and Involuntary Confinement

On April 1, 2025, officers and rescue personnel responded to a suicide attempt at Niccolai’s home after a friend texted 911 and reported she had taken 17 pills and threatened to kill herself if police were contacted. Responders approached cautiously, having been warned she may have access to a gun.

Officers located Niccolai and she was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Authorities then placed her under a Chapter 51 emergency detention, meaning she was involuntarily confined for psychiatric evaluation because she was deemed a danger to herself, others, or both.

Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, of Kenosha in Court
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin, Kenosha County Eye)
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Pattern of Harassment and Drug Allegations

Following Kenosha County Eye’s reporting on her May 2024 firearm arrest, Niccolai began harassing this author. She sent dozens of late-night and early-morning messages that were often delusional, hostile, or incoherent. In many of them, she appeared intoxicated and accused this author of stalking her and ruining her life.

On April 21, 2025, a Kenosha County court commissioner granted this author a harassment restraining order against Niccolai. She quickly appealed, and on May 22, a Kenosha County Circuit Court judge denied her appeal, leaving the order in place.

Despite that, she contacted this author again on Sunday morning, July 13—just hours after her latest arrest—violating the order.

Niccolai has admitted to using illegal drugs in court documents. A close friend recently told Kenosha County Eye that she regularly uses cocaine and participates in group sex—behavior that, when combined with her position as a licensed mental health provider, raises serious ethical and professional concerns.

License Remains Active

Despite multiple arrests, a suicide attempt, an involuntary psychiatric hold, and behavior that police have repeatedly described as unstable and threatening, Jacqueline Niccolai remains licensed by the State of Wisconsin to provide mental health counseling.

Kenosha County Eye will continue to monitor the criminal proceedings and any potential licensing consequences that may follow.

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  1. I’ve noticed almost all therapists are completely psychotic or mentally unstable, one of the biggest scams besides chiropractors.

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    1. She should be more concerned about how her behavior stigmatizes her children. The elder son has already called the police once on her. She has a Robin Hood complex against KM. She clearly has an obsession with him, and a problem with alcohol. I hope she gets help. Clearly she is not in a state of mind to help others, or herself.

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      1. She’s not only clearly and dangerously obsessed with Kevin (secret crush perhaps?), but also clearly never gave a damn about truly helping children or the community. Class scam artist narcissist. Sad.

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          1. She’s a huge right winger and had considered a run for office at one point and attended Republican women in politics conferences. She had a giant trump cutout at her home. Trust me, on this one. I know fit to be fact.

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            1. You have to be straight and not a queer to have children! So Evers could never entertain even having a daughter! (Thank God)

    2. Thank you KM/Eye for reporting this.
      True statement. A recent report from the rational conservative American Thinker site (with sources properly cited) stated that today, approximately 40% of post high school degreed or credentialed US women are on some form of SSRI psych drug because of chronic perceptual distortion driving either/or hysteria and over-emotional situational overreactions failing to deal with reality effectively.
      This is a very clear signal of a dark future for the nation as these are the type of women that have the highest contact with children in the public education system.
      Who knew? The 19th Amendment may well be the nation’s “death card” – if the alpha-rational Masculine Force continues to remain dormant, leaving deep-beta Tony Evers/Tampon Tim types as the “New Age Man” icon.

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    3. If she’s on bail/bond… why is there a video of her drinking alcohol in a hot tub?? I mean, why hasn’t she been arrested for violating bail/bond conditions?

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    4. Apparently you have been to one. Maybe several.
      But I’ll bet you never stayed with it long to realize the results and benefits.
      Chiropractic is an acquired form of treatment You either believe and stay with it long enough to let it be helpful or you go once or twice and don’t understand that healing and relief are not instant.
      Take time and perseverance.
      No pain no gain

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    1. My List Suggestion For Top 10 KCE Repeat Idiots:

      1. Crazy Jackie.
      2. Crazy Lardo Stefany “cap” caputo.
      3. Joel “too mentally unstable to be charged” Trudell.
      4. Andy “Sgt. Hard” Berg.
      5. Berg’s butt buddy Judge Kerkman
      6. Boss Baby” Judge Jason Rossell
      7. Sam “RINO” Kerkman
      8. “Mayor McCheese” Alcoholic Face Bogdala
      9. Anthony “fat Albert” Kennedy
      10. That hot yet crazy female inmate who keeps threatening to beat other inmates up 🤣

      1. Honorable Mention = Former mayor/sadam Hussein stunt double Johnny boy antaramian (what a crook)

        And his buddy Frank Pacetti too!

        1. Excellent lists my friend….lock em all up at alligator alcatraz or better yet one of them Venezuela cages since they all seem to support those thugs….and throw away the key!

          1. Especially with these types. Next she’ll identify as a tranny. Surprised she isn’t identifying as black

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    1. Not sure who’s more unstable…..Jackie or the two hippos known as Joel Trudell and Crazy Stefanie “Cap” Caputo….

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            1. Or Joel Trudell’s enormously fat and ugly hippo of a “wife”. Talk about crazy a crazy lunatic broad….

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  2. Ahh yes the photo of cuck David Beth bowing down to the fraud that was BLM warms my heart. What a friggen idiot.

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              1. Extends down to his son or nephew or whatever he is Dustin. Didn’t he get busted in some two bit Ponzi scheme as well? And Bill Beth too?!? Whatever happened there???

    1. Agreed. I’m concerned for your family at this point given not only her unstable mental state, but her group of “friends” that are harassing members of the community on her behalf. They are enabling her lack of accountability. At this point, she needs to be involuntarily committed again.

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              1. Same here my friend, although I am skeptical if Evers corrupt administration will actually even do anything….she must’ve Monica Lewinskied her way into the license in the first place or at least to have been able to keep it this long despite her many endless crimes and crazy mental state….SAD!

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  3. “still a licensed therapist in Wisconsin”
    Well, yes, of course ………a member of the Tony Evers Club ..

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  4. She’s not even THAT good looking. Kinda chunky plus mixed with crazy won’t end well. I’d still let her use her mouth on me though

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  5. Like most radical leftists/progressives, every one else is to blame but themselves and their own actions. I should know, because I used to be one and followed the same playbook, unfortunately enough.

    Jackie clearly is in that boat, along with her crazy (albeit small and irrelevant) group of “supporters”. Blaming the cops, the victims, Kevin, the “patriarchy”, racism, etc.

    Embarrassing.

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    1. Um… I know this woman, she is as right wing as they come! she attends republican women’s conferences and is a true trumpet all the way. I love that’ y’all try to categorize her as a leftist.progressives… I hope she reads that LOL, it will kill her.

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          1. She’s a moron, but trust me “radical leftists/progressive” is the exact opposite of what she truly is. So, let’s not make this about politics. let’s make it about the fact that she’s a nut bag and a danger to herself, her kids, and the community.

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  6. Crazy part is she has been ousting the DA on weak charges, let’s hope she has the same energy to prosecute herself. Also her friends that back her! Caputo and friends. Lol

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          1. Don’t forget didn’t Crazy Caputo organize that scam money laundering/embezzlement GoFundMe scheme for Crazy Jackie in the first place? And organize that pathetic 3 man weirdo “protest” at the courthouse? Talk about a bunch of creepy stalkers. Arrest them all!

    1. Absolutely, because she’s right (in her mind), the rest of the world is just crazy and out to get her. We’re all just jealous of her.

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  7. Checks all the boxes for crazy! Also, she’s clearly a REPUBLICAN…..It’s right on her body.

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              1. Andy Berg aka Sgt. Hard calls dibs on being on the receiving end of said bukakke with Crazy Jackie!

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  8. Cute girl, but I could do without all of the tattoos. Time to clean up and toe the line, young lady. You’re not a wild teenager anymore.

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      1. Been there! She’s ok but not good enough at sucking to the be worth the crazy. She can deepthroat tho lol

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    1. You people saying you would hit this crack me up. Look at her history….she has lied and said people have sexually assaulted her. This is precisely the type who would lie and say you sexually assaulted her just for the attention and sympathy while sit in prison.

      I find it interesting she posted on her page that some girl said she was blackmailed about a sex tape by this weirdo.

      I agree Kevin needs to push the restraining order thing. She claims she didn’t contact him. She is spiraling out of control and has a gun….I’d be absolutely reporting the contact if I had kids.

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      1. She’s a known liar about being “raped” (as if someone would ever wanna touch that whore). So good point.

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  9. Just watched her original arrest video….few notes:

    1. Typical spoiled brat throwing around the empty threat of “daddy’s money” (she clearly has father issues based on her slutty ways). Ironic given most of her family can’t stand her.

    2. Surprised she didn’t offer to blow the cop to get out of it.

    3. No criminal damage to police car charge???

    4. Nice jiggly boobs. lol.

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  10. If her residence is in an area with surrounding homes that might have door bell cams it would be interesting to see the traffic the comes and goes from the party girl’s home……

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    1. She should have been awhile ago to be honest as she consistently has violated the order with her repeated social media posts that are nothing more than harassing in nature.

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  11. She really needs her license taken away!!!! She needs serious help. Is she related to the real estate agent in town who works for Cove?

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  12. Kevin, your next deep dive investigation should be into where those GoFundMe donations went too….drugs? Booze? Gigolos? Yet another scam by Crazy Jackie the failed therapist and failed foster “mother”

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  13. Joe.cardinali, it has been wild watching your political change to the right side. Congratulations on figuring shit out! You’re a good guy

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      1. Couldn’t stand the kid myself. Ran into him a few months ago and recognized him and was fully prepared to badger him. Must admit after talking with him, one could definitely see positive change and improvement. And much smarter political views. We’ll see in long run but he’s A-OK in my book at this point 👍👍 good for you sir Joe 👍👍

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    1. Very kind of you three to say, I genuinely appreciate it. Thank you. I needed the humility lessons for sure to finally realize I was down the wrong path and at rock bottom. I’m grateful for those hard life lessons and real world experiences that helped guide me back to the right path I’m on today as I continue to strive to not only earn back lost trust and respect and atone for my past bad deeds, but to also find ways to give back to the community with sincerity in my heart this time.

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      1. Joe, the MAGA cult will not accept you. You have merely jumped from one version of Hell to another. You are still a loser.

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          1. Ignore the haters Joe. A wise man once said you only have enemies if you stand up for what’s right. The radical left hates those that no longer conform to their demented ideology and world views. Stay strong and on the righteous path, brother! MAGA!

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            1. What the above comment said. Ignore the radical leftist haters, Joe. They are just envious of you being able to finally see the light! Rock on

  14. I’m not Jackie’s biggest fan.
    With that being said, when does this end? When she ends her life? Is that what you people want? She is clearly in crisis and a bunch of internet bullies are sitting here joking about her appearance, her children, her job… this is someone’s life, and these comments are the bullshit that illustrates how we as a community DO fail our members.

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    1. She is a danger to herself and everybody around her. When she drives drunk and carries weapons while drunk, puts everybody’s lives in danger, especially her children. The problem is her white trash mother, Gina Jernukian, and her white trash sister, Jennifer Gusha, enabled her manic behavior and refuse to have her permanently chaptered until her mental health is better. They enable her drug use and her criminal conduct. Those white trash ladies will be her downfall. So yes I think she is that great risk of suicide, but her family is failing her. They encourage her internet bullying, libel, drug use, and general hate. Her family is her last and only hope.

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      1. Tony Evers will make sure she keeps her employment … as well.
        Wisconsin Licensed Therapist.
        Tony Evers Proud.

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      2. Kevin, I don’t know Jacqueline personally, but I do know her mother and her sister. Your comment is not only cruel and inflammatory, but also completely inaccurate. Gina and Jennifer are both highly successful individuals with long-standing reputations in their communities. Gina is also a respected business owner, who goes above and beyond to help others. They are not enabling any harmful behavior. In fact, they’ve actually gone out of their way, across state lines, to try to help Jacqueline get the support she needs.

        To claim they are “white trash” or responsible for her actions is both defamatory and deeply unfair. Gina and Jennifer live across the country, while Jacqueline is in Wisconsin. Jacqueline is also a grown woman, who makes her own decisions. These women are not contributing to any issues. If anything, they are among the only people who have tried to help.

        Publicly attacking family members who are not involved in someone’s struggles is harmful and irresponsible. I urge you to reconsider the way you speak about others online, especially when you clearly don’t have the full picture.

        You and several others in these comments have made remarks regarding her looks, her personality, her children, her partners, her sexual life, etc… when is enough, enough? This is a form of cyber bullying and if something were to happen to her, you best believe, there will be charges brought against you and all of the others who encouraged a year long smear campaign against her. Whether or not you believe she’s a good person, she, nor anyone else not even you, deserve to be treated like this. Be the Christian you claim to be and repent. She will need to work her issues out with God, as well.

        Report on the local news as you wish, but be professional for the love of God. It’s embarrassing and this isn’t what I’d want my publication to be known for, if I were you. However, to each their own. There are mediocre, unprofessional “journalists” everywhere these days. It’s the easiest profession to break into, which appears to be how you landed here.

    2. Yes, and since she demonstrates attention seeking behavior she is absolutely LOVING that there are 99 now 100 comments on this story. And, All these comments are nothing new to her. She has heard it all before and then some.

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    3. Jackie has made her own bed and she now gets to lie in it. She’s always been a nut case but the past 2 years she’s gone bat shit crazy.

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    4. Dude you don’t get the MO of these types of women.

      She is getting old and doesn’t look good anymore. Thus, she has that starvation for attention and even if it’s in being arrested….it makes her feel cared for and wanted by the whackjobs who comment on her page (who likely have never met her and obviously don’t really care).

      These types are just professional victims.

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      1. Her same friends support admitted rapist Troy Landry too….(aka cuck husband of fat ass school board member Sabrina Landry)….

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              1. They like to conveniently pick and choose which rapists and criminals they support based on how they best fit their agenda.

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  15. Perrine’s, Pierangeli & Niccolai obviously think they’re above the law….is it an Italian thing?

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    1. She was married into the Niccolai’s and no one knew who she was until she f*ed Niccolai over w Covelli. She’s the only Niccolai that comes up in the Kenosha county inmate search, so slow your roll.

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      1. She F’d Bob over way before Josh. Figure out how many times she’s been supposedly raped or sexually assaulted. My count is 5 times-probably more according to Jackie. Cry wolf much?

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      2. I personally haven’t met one Covelli (or Niccolai for that matter) who wants anything to do with her. They all have so many horror stories about her, it’s truly sad. But not surprising in the least.

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      1. Haha yeah but…..will surely enjoy rubbing one out to her (again lol) eventual porn “star” career !

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  16. I guess none of you numbskulls making this political, can see/read. Not surprised really.
    She literally has the symbol of the REPUBLICAN PARTY tattooed on her body…

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  17. Kevin, please keep us posted on if justice prevails and she faces consequences finally for first time in her life for violating the restraining order against you!

    Ironic that she can’t take no for an answer! Guess she doesn’t believe in consent!

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  18. Heywood- don’t you have all your ex boyfriends names tattooed as a sleeve? Look at them next time you’re filling your Crack pipe or rolling a “dooby”.

    Because it’s on her arm means she’s Republican??? Again your intelligence shines…what a bigger numbskull

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    1. Guess he hasn’t put down the crack pipe yet! Probably out using one of his 10 baby mama’s food stamps!

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  19. She should already be in cuffs for the continued harassment and stalking of not just Kevin but countless others!

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    1. 100% agreed! Although that ugly stretched out whore probably enjoys being in cuffs if ya catch my drift….

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    2. Agreed, all one has to do is look at her silly little “Kenosha Eyeball” page to see the countless violations via harassing and outright untruthful posts. #Deranged

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  20. Knowing how egotistical and narcissistic this broad is she’s got to be loving this attention (like most whores/women do). Shame. Miss the days when women had class!

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    1. Agreed and thought same thing. Also wonder which one of the comments supporting her is actually her as she clearly is obsessed with KM/KCE!

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  21. Oh my gosh! I knew it would be a matter of time before she broke the law again. This time, she could have killed the occupants of the other car. She has no accountability. No decency. I hope she gets charged for all the crimes, including breaking the restraining order. She needs her license revoked and to be locked up for decades.

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  22. What’s even more despicable is as of just a bit ago this crazy delusional broad is still attacking Kevin AND her victims’s families and the brave law enforcement officers who saved them 😡

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  23. Jackie = Nothing but a run down whore and fake rape “victim” who needs to jump in the lake and never get out.

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      1. Professional victim Crazy Jackie “taking a break” from social media is hysterical…..good riddance sweetie!

  24. Not only is she actively stalking Kevin and family but she’s also actively trying to ruin a good man and prominent business leader Cortney Marshall (racist much Jackie?) just because he quit smashing that stanky cooch…..as they say once you go black you can’t go back and she must REALLY be withdrawing from it (as well as the drugs).

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  25. Professional victim Crazy Jackie “taking a break” from social media is hysterical…..good riddance sweetie!

    1. She has no future career hope at this rate either other than prostitution but she’s so old and ragged looking from decades of boozing and drug use there won’t be much of a market for her Arby’s beef n cheese

      1. Definitely wasn’t wearing panties in the body cam footage, no problems showing the world that sloppy roast beef.

  26. I fell bad now after seeing her post telling her followers she’s taking a break from social media. Wait, no I don’t. She takes no accountability for her actions and almost killed someone while intoxicated the other night!

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Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop

Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him with a loaded handgun, a switchblade knife, and suspected narcotics during a traffic stop Saturday evening in Salem Lakes. You must be logged in to view the rest of this

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Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run

Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was taken into custody Friday and brought before a court official Monday afternoon to face charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct, and bail jumping. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case

Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty to mistreating one of her dogs, a case that prompted disturbing findings by police and humane officers earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine

RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on Racine’s north side. Police were called to the 800 block of St. Patrick Street at approximately 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 11, for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located two males—ages 52 and 21—both suffering from gunshot

Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History

KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the Ceremonial Courtroom—is undergoing a meticulous historic restoration, revealing architectural gems hidden from public view for more than half a century. Once adorned with an inlaid glass skylight and intricate ornamental plasterwork, the room was largely concealed in the

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DA Solis Charges Former Racine Cop in $16,000+ Embezzlement Scheme

Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts following an investigation into allegations that he defrauded the Racine Unified School District of more than $16,000 while assigned as a school resource officer. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Paddock Lake Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography, Held on $100K Bail

Nathan Bernard Fox, 21, of Paddock Lake in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 21-year-old Paddock Lake man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he uploaded and stored disturbing images and videos of child sexual abuse—including both real and animated depictions—on his devices and social media accounts. You must be logged in to view

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Man Accused of Firing Gun at Kenosha Party, Faces Drug-Dealing Charges After Search Warrant

Michael B. Beals Jr., 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a gun during a large party and was later found with packaged cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and bullets in his home. You must be logged in to view the rest of

Ajay Pierangeli Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends

KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two years after a drunk driving crash killed two college students and shattered two families, Ajay Gregory Pierangeli was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the deaths of Dylan Zamora and Jenna Barrette. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Anthony Milisauskas handed down the sentence in a packed courtroom, ordering 15 years of initial confinement for each victim—Zamora and

Big Beautiful Building Opens at Kenosha County Fairgrounds With Packed Fish Fry, Bags Tournament

SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the first official event inside the Kenosha County Fairgrounds’ newest attraction — a massive, permanent structure affectionately being called the “Big Beautiful Building.” The building — which will serve as a multi-use hub for the fair and year-round events — is finally complete after a long planning

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Enwright to Challenge Jail Sentence, Files Notice of Postconviction Relief

Christian James Enwright, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) Kenosha, Wis. — Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 15 months in jail for grooming a middle school student, former Kenosha teacher Christian J. Enwright has formally initiated a legal challenge to the punishment. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Misdemeanor For Sexually Assaulting Young Woman

Jay P. Sokolovsky, 51, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 51-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman has been released from jail after posting the statutory $550 cash bail the same day he was arrested. Pleasant Priaire Police referred the case to the Kenosha DA’s Office as a fourth degree sexual assault. You must

Salem Lakes Administrator Pushes Massive Borrowing Plan, Faces Backlash From Public and Two Trustees

SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Facing mounting public distrust and growing budget pressures, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller (D) on Tuesday night unveiled a long-term capital improvement plan that would rely on borrowing—potentially millions of dollars—requiring residents to foot the bill for years to come through increased property taxes. At a budget workshop, Hiller and consultant Todd Taves from Ehlers Finance pitched the 30-year plan

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Kenosha Court Commissioner Allegedly Botched Hearing, Violated Defendant’s Rights

KENOSHA, Wis. – Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers is facing sharp criticism from a veteran criminal defense attorney who alleges she presided over a botched preliminary hearing so riddled with constitutional violations that felony charges may now have to be thrown out. In a recently filed motion, Attorney Michael Cicchini asserted that it was “lawless chaos” after Smathers allowed a felony preliminary hearing to

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Man Accused of Looting During Kenosha Riots Arrested Three Years After Skipping Court

Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A man charged with looting a Kenosha liquor store during the 2020 riots was arrested early Tuesday morning—more than three years after failing to appear in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Trudell Sues Kenosha County Over Arrest at Board Meeting, Alleges Free Speech Retaliation

Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha Resisting Arrest on June 21, 2022(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist and failed Kenosha Aldermanic candidate Joel Trudell has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha County Board Supervisor Gabe Nudo, claiming his 2022 arrest at a County Board meeting was an act of political retaliation that violated his First Amendment

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Teen Charged With Felony After Fleeing Police on ATV Through Busy Shopping Center

Waylon M. Ware, 17, of Pleasant Prairie in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident is facing two felony charges after allegedly fleeing police on an ATV through a crowded shopping center parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Accused of Nearly Hitting Girl with SUV, Then Beating Another Child in Front of Witnesses: Video

Simone R. Turner, 36, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly driving her SUV toward a group of children, nearly hitting one, and then exiting the vehicle to physically attack another girl during a chaotic altercation on the city’s north side. You must be logged in

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Contractor Charged in $63K Theft From Servpro, Ordered to Post $5,000 Bail

Rafael Mercado, 54, of Milwaukee in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Milwaukee contractor was taken into custody Monday after a warrant was issued last month in connection with an alleged $63,000 theft from a Kenosha-based restoration company. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Driver Allegedly Intoxicated With Two Young Children in Car, Open Beer Can at His Side

Jorge Micheal Rodriguez, 35, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 35-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say he was caught driving drunk with two small children in the back seat and an open can of Modelo beer beside him. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Gurnee Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Kenosha Overdose Case

Terrell I. Christor, 36, of Gurnee(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly a year after a Kenosha father was found dead from a drug overdose, the man accused of delivering the fatal dose has pleaded guilty in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Drunken Crash Seriously Injures Woman and Two Children; Kenosha Man Held on $25,000 Bail

Juan R. Reyes Moreno, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after allegedly plowing through a stop sign while intoxicated Saturday night, severely injuring a woman and two children. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Trevor, Thanks to Grassroots Effort Led by EMT

TREVOR, Wis. – In a heartfelt ceremony Monday afternoon, community members, officials, and first responders gathered outside the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue station to celebrate the installation and blessing of Wisconsin’s fifth Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents in crisis to safely surrender a newborn. The box, located at 11252 254th Ct., is now fully operational, giving

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Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop

Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him with a loaded handgun, a switchblade knife, and suspected narcotics during a traffic stop Saturday evening in Salem Lakes. You must be logged in to view the rest of this

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Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run

Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was taken into custody Friday and brought before a court official Monday afternoon to face charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct, and bail jumping. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case

Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty to mistreating one of her dogs, a case that prompted disturbing findings by police and humane officers earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine

RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on Racine’s north side. Police were called to the 800 block of St. Patrick Street at approximately 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 11, for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located two males—ages 52 and 21—both suffering from gunshot

Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History

KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the Ceremonial Courtroom—is undergoing a meticulous historic restoration, revealing architectural gems hidden from public view for more than half a century. Once adorned with an inlaid glass skylight and intricate ornamental plasterwork, the room was largely concealed in the

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