SOMERS, Wis. – Christion A. Wallace, 22, of Kenosha, appeared in court Monday and was formally charged in connection with a shooting outside the Somers House Tavern in the early morning hours of September 21. Court Commissioner William Michel II set Wallace’s bail at $50,000 cash, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 30.
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KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a long and violent criminal history is now in custody after authorities say he brutally killed a 37-year-old mother and seriously injured another man inside a residence at 5711 13th Avenue — a crime that may have been prevented had he still been serving his full jail sentence. The suspect, identified as Dale R. Dallia, 42,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Two of the three Republican candidates for Kenosha County sheriff have already committed to participating in an upcoming public forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye, with planning now underway as organizers await a response from the third candidate. Captain Tony Gonzalez and Captain James Beller have both confirmed they will attend the event, which is expected to draw a
KENOSHA, Wis. — A boat erupted in flames at the Southport Marina Friday night, with the emergency call coming in around 9:45 p.m. reporting a vessel on fire along the city’s lakefront. Fire crews responded to the marina area near the 5800 block of 3rd Avenue, where they found a
Rumors are circulating that the Republican Party of Kenosha County may issue a pre-primary endorsement in the upcoming sheriff’s race — potentially backing the incumbent. If that happens, it would come at a time when confidence in the current leadership appears deeply fractured within local law enforcement. The Kenosha County
Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha, and his father, Joseph M. Trifone, 56, also of Kenosha, were both arrested April 20 and released April 22 after a drunken, near-fatal hit-and-run left a bicyclist with catastrophic injuries, with Judge
Luke X. Bambenek, 29, of Elgin, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving under the influence and leading police on a dangerous early-morning chase appeared in court Thursday, where Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $10,000 cash bail despite
Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony charges after authorities say a domestic disturbance escalated into a threat against a sheriff’s deputy during an early-morning response, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Kaniah L. Gardner, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony charge after police say she tripped while running in Crocs and then resisted officers, ultimately leaving one officer injured during a chaotic scene tied to a short vehicle pursuit Thursday afternoon.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a long and violent criminal history is now in custody after authorities say he brutally killed a 37-year-old mother and seriously injured another man inside a residence at 5711 13th Avenue — a crime that may have been prevented had he still been serving his full jail sentence. The suspect, identified as Dale R. Dallia, 42,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Two of the three Republican candidates for Kenosha County sheriff have already committed to participating in an upcoming public forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye, with planning now underway as organizers await a response from the third candidate. Captain Tony Gonzalez and Captain James Beller have both confirmed they will attend the event, which is expected to draw a
KENOSHA, Wis. — A boat erupted in flames at the Southport Marina Friday night, with the emergency call coming in around 9:45 p.m. reporting a vessel on fire along the city’s lakefront. Fire crews responded to the marina area near the 5800 block of 3rd Avenue, where they found a boat fully engulfed in flames while docked among other vessels. Radio traffic from
Rumors are circulating that the Republican Party of Kenosha County may issue a pre-primary endorsement in the upcoming sheriff’s race — potentially backing the incumbent. If that happens, it would come at a time when confidence in the current leadership appears deeply fractured within local law enforcement. The Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association delivered a decisive message, with about 95% backing Captain Tony
Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha, and his father, Joseph M. Trifone, 56, also of Kenosha, were both arrested April 20 and released April 22 after a drunken, near-fatal hit-and-run left a bicyclist with catastrophic injuries, with Judge Jodi Meier setting the son’s bail at $25,000 cash despite prosecutors requesting $200,000.
Luke X. Bambenek, 29, of Elgin, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving under the influence and leading police on a dangerous early-morning chase appeared in court Thursday, where Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $10,000 cash bail despite a lower request from prosecutors. Luke X. Bambenek, 29, of Elgin, Illinois(Kenosha County
Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony charges after authorities say a domestic disturbance escalated into a threat against a sheriff’s deputy during an early-morning response, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kaniah L. Gardner, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony charge after police say she tripped while running in Crocs and then resisted officers, ultimately leaving one officer injured during a chaotic scene tied to a short vehicle pursuit Thursday afternoon. Kaniah L. Gardner, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
RANDALL, Wis. — A 19-year-old Twin Lakes man accused of drunkenly swerving a vehicle before causing a near-deadly rollover crash that seriously injured multiple passengers—and then fleeing the scene—was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after Court Commissioner William Michel II had already ordered a $30,000 cash bail following felony charges.
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of the most powerful figures in Kenosha County government is stepping down, and the person stepping in looks less like change and more like continuity. County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced that longtime Human Services Director John Jansen will retire after 37 years with the county, including 18 years leading the department. In his place, Kerkman has appointed Rebecca
Anthony J. Martinez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of exposing a baby to fentanyl was ordered held on $8,000 cash bail Thursday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II following his initial appearance. Anthony J. Martinez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Jada S. Tyler, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of leaving an infant unattended and later attacking a family member with a bat is back in custody after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II dramatically reduced a previously issued arrest warrant, though she remains behind bars after failing to post bail. Jada S. Tyler,
Amanda L. Frump, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman who was already out on bond in multiple pending cases is now facing a felony charge after prosecutors say she caused a serious crash near Somers Elementary School while driving on a suspended license. Amanda L. Frump, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
Shayla D. Henderson, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Wednesday lowered a previously issued $1,500 arrest warrant to a no-cash bail and released Shayla D. Henderson, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas, just one day after she was taken into custody for a felony child neglect case she had
Arthur L. Custard, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of kicking in a door, strangling his girlfriend, and ripping out her weave during a violent domestic attack is being held on $7,500 cash bail after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, according to newly filed charges. Arthur L. Custard, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Michael F. Rivecco, 56, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he fired a handgun during a neighborhood dispute involving a loose dog and then allegedly threatened a neighbor while armed. He is scheduled to appear April 29 at 1 p.m. before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II for
KENOSHA, Wis. — Thousands of runners are expected to flood downtown Kenosha this weekend as the Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K return Saturday morning, bringing widespread road closures and heavy foot traffic along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The races will begin near the Civil War Museum at the corner of Ring Road and Fisherman Drive, with an early start at 6:35 a.m.
Jesse I. Franklin, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Updated 4-22-2026 at 5:09 p.m. with Dr. Weiss’s comments KENOSHA, Wis. — A former Tremper High School staff member accused of making inappropriate comments to a student was ultimately fired by the Kenosha Unified School District—not for that conduct, but for lying on his job application, according to district officials, a decision that is
Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing a serious felony charge after an investigation tied to an online tip, but as of publication time Wednesday afternoon, it was unclear whether he had appeared in court or what bail, if any, had been set. Ronny Bryan Sanchez Pingos, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A Burlington man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he caused a violent multi-vehicle rollover crash while allegedly under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine, all while out on bond in two separate cases. Austin Riley Prinn, 28, of Burlington(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Najee Deon Baham, 28, of Waukesha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) BRISTOL, Wis. — A Waukesha man is being held on a $25,000 cash bond after authorities say he led Wisconsin State Patrol on a high-speed chase reaching 135 mph on Interstate 94, drove with his headlights off at times, and had a passenger armed with a handgun inside the vehicle. Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently punching a friend during a late-night visit is now facing a felony charge after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, who set bail following arguments from both prosecutors and defense. Robert J. White, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say she fled from a traffic stop, sparked a late-night police search, and was later found hiding inside her apartment with drugs and paraphernalia. Kenzey L. Cooke, 21, of Antioch, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Dustin Tyler Lewis, 32, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois man is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say he tore through a Kenosha apartment complex with his pickup truck, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance May 21 before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man with a long and violent criminal history is now in custody after authorities say he brutally killed a 37-year-old mother and seriously injured another man inside a residence at 5711 13th Avenue — a crime that may have been prevented had he still been serving his full jail sentence. The suspect, identified as Dale R. Dallia, 42,
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Two of the three Republican candidates for Kenosha County sheriff have already committed to participating in an upcoming public forum hosted by Kenosha County Eye, with planning now underway as organizers await a response from the third candidate. Captain Tony Gonzalez and Captain James Beller have both confirmed they will attend the event, which is expected to draw a
KENOSHA, Wis. — A boat erupted in flames at the Southport Marina Friday night, with the emergency call coming in around 9:45 p.m. reporting a vessel on fire along the city’s lakefront. Fire crews responded to the marina area near the 5800 block of 3rd Avenue, where they found a boat fully engulfed in flames while docked among other vessels. Radio traffic from
Rumors are circulating that the Republican Party of Kenosha County may issue a pre-primary endorsement in the upcoming sheriff’s race — potentially backing the incumbent. If that happens, it would come at a time when confidence in the current leadership appears deeply fractured within local law enforcement. The Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association delivered a decisive message, with about 95% backing Captain Tony
Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Joseph A. Trifone, 25, of Kenosha, and his father, Joseph M. Trifone, 56, also of Kenosha, were both arrested April 20 and released April 22 after a drunken, near-fatal hit-and-run left a bicyclist with catastrophic injuries, with Judge Jodi Meier setting the son’s bail at $25,000 cash despite prosecutors requesting $200,000.
Luke X. Bambenek, 29, of Elgin, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of driving under the influence and leading police on a dangerous early-morning chase appeared in court Thursday, where Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II set a $10,000 cash bail despite a lower request from prosecutors. Luke X. Bambenek, 29, of Elgin, Illinois(Kenosha County
Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing felony charges after authorities say a domestic disturbance escalated into a threat against a sheriff’s deputy during an early-morning response, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Bonifacio Ventura, 70, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kaniah L. Gardner, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony charge after police say she tripped while running in Crocs and then resisted officers, ultimately leaving one officer injured during a chaotic scene tied to a short vehicle pursuit Thursday afternoon. Kaniah L. Gardner, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
RANDALL, Wis. — A 19-year-old Twin Lakes man accused of drunkenly swerving a vehicle before causing a near-deadly rollover crash that seriously injured multiple passengers—and then fleeing the scene—was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after Court Commissioner William Michel II had already ordered a $30,000 cash bail following felony charges.
KENOSHA, Wis. — One of the most powerful figures in Kenosha County government is stepping down, and the person stepping in looks less like change and more like continuity. County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced that longtime Human Services Director John Jansen will retire after 37 years with the county, including 18 years leading the department. In his place, Kerkman has appointed Rebecca
Anthony J. Martinez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of exposing a baby to fentanyl was ordered held on $8,000 cash bail Thursday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II following his initial appearance. Anthony J. Martinez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this
Jada S. Tyler, 19, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of leaving an infant unattended and later attacking a family member with a bat is back in custody after Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II dramatically reduced a previously issued arrest warrant, though she remains behind bars after failing to post bail. Jada S. Tyler,
Amanda L. Frump, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman who was already out on bond in multiple pending cases is now facing a felony charge after prosecutors say she caused a serious crash near Somers Elementary School while driving on a suspended license. Amanda L. Frump, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged
Shayla D. Henderson, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II on Wednesday lowered a previously issued $1,500 arrest warrant to a no-cash bail and released Shayla D. Henderson, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas, just one day after she was taken into custody for a felony child neglect case she had
Arthur L. Custard, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of kicking in a door, strangling his girlfriend, and ripping out her weave during a violent domestic attack is being held on $7,500 cash bail after appearing before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II, according to newly filed charges. Arthur L. Custard, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha
Michael F. Rivecco, 56, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he fired a handgun during a neighborhood dispute involving a loose dog and then allegedly threatened a neighbor while armed. He is scheduled to appear April 29 at 1 p.m. before Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II for
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They need to close that shithole….otherwise someone is eventually going to get killed there. Oh wait….
It’s another nail in the Somers House coffin.
Or overdose as well…. oh wait…
Afroman says, “I was gonna go to school but I got high.”
Somers House Tavern Shooting Gallery and Pub
The disproportionately high rate of gun violence among Black youth is a complex issue rooted in a long history of systemic and structural inequalities. Research indicates that this is not due to any inherent trait but rather a combination of social, economic, and historical factors that create environments where gun violence is more likely to occur.
Key factors contributing to this issue include:
Systemic Disadvantage and Disinvestment: A legacy of discriminatory public policies, such as redlining and exclusionary zoning, has led to segregated and under-resourced neighborhoods. These communities often suffer from concentrated poverty, lack of economic opportunities, underfunded schools, and inadequate public services. This deep structural disadvantage, coupled with easy access to guns, creates conditions that can lead to violence.
Poverty and Economic Inequality: High rates of poverty and income inequality are directly linked to elevated rates of community gun violence. Black Americans are more likely to live below the poverty line, and high-poverty neighborhoods, which are often majority-Black, have significantly higher gun homicide rates than more affluent neighborhoods, even when controlling for other factors.
Lack of Trust in Law Enforcement: A history of police brutality and racial discrimination has eroded trust in law enforcement within many Black communities. When community members do not view the police as a legitimate and reliable source of justice, they may be less likely to report crimes or act as witnesses. This can lead some individuals to resort to informal channels of justice, such as retaliatory violence, to resolve conflicts.
Trauma and Mental Health: High exposure to gun violence, both as victims and witnesses, causes significant community-level trauma. This can lead to increased psychological distress, depression, and a sense of hopelessness, which can contribute to a cycle of violence. The lack of access to adequate mental health care in these communities exacerbates these issues.
Social Disorganization: Impoverished neighborhoods often have lower levels of social cohesion and community control. This can weaken the ability of adults to monitor youth and can create an environment where delinquent peer groups and antisocial behaviors, including gun violence, are more likely to form.
In summary, the high prevalence of gun violence with Black youth is a consequence of deeply entrenched systemic and structural issues. Solutions must go beyond addressing the violence itself and focus on the underlying inequalities—poverty, housing segregation, and lack of resources—that fuel this crisis.
WOW. You just made me throw up with that absolute nonsense. Looks like you cut and pasted that trash from a social justice website(BLM?)
Everything that’s listed has been proven to 100% false…EVERYTHING.
No one cares that you know how to type things into AI.
Nortsider no one‘s gonna read your nonsense book. Dumb dumbass that have guns illegally are usually the ones that hurt people. But this dude looks like that cartoon character fuzzy hair. Maybe lower his bond 10 bucks, so he can get a haircut. Oh wait, he’ll get one in prison!
Amazing how certain demographics use Somers House as a War Zone.