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.

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Simone R. Turner, 36, was charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with second-degree recklessly endangering safety, physical abuse of a child, and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, in the 1900 block of 25th Street.

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According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha Police Officer Beck responded to a report of a fight involving juveniles. Upon arrival, he spoke with several children and a nearby resident who had captured the incident on a home surveillance camera.

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The video allegedly shows two girls—referred to here as Maya and Olivia—walking down the sidewalk near a driveway on 25th Street. As Olivia approached the driveway, a red Chevy Equinox, registered to Turner, suddenly turned sharply into the driveway at a high speed. The tires reportedly screeched as the vehicle swerved in, narrowly missing Olivia, who ran away in fear.

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Officer Beck noted in the report that the Equinox weighs approximately 3,400 pounds and that its sudden, reckless maneuver created “a high probability of death or great bodily harm.” Olivia later told police that she believed she was about to be hit and sprinted away to avoid injury.

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After the SUV came to a stop, three females exited the vehicle, including Turner. Olivia said one of the girls in the group, referred to here as Brianna, had been planning to fight Maya. When the group approached the residence and no one answered the door, they turned to leave. That’s when Turner allegedly drove up and instigated the confrontation.

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As Maya and Brianna squared off, Turner and a third unidentified woman reportedly joined in the attack. Witnesses told police that Turner struck Maya in the back while the child was covering her face, then stomped on her while she was on the ground. Brianna later admitted to police that she was involved in the fight but confirmed that Turner drove the SUV and actively participated in the beating.

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The complaint alleges Turner’s actions not only put Olivia’s life in danger but also resulted in bodily harm to Maya—both minors. Prosecutors say Turner’s behavior was deliberate and unprovoked.

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Turner appeared in court Tuesday afternoon, where Court Commissioner William Michel II ordered a $5,000 cash bail. She remains in custody at the Kenosha County Jail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 18.

If convicted, Turner faces up to 10 years in prison for second-degree recklessly endangering safety (a Class G felony), 6 years for physical abuse of a child (a Class H felony), and up to 90 days in jail for disorderly conduct (a misdemeanor)—a total maximum exposure of 16 years and 3 months.

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