KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha women accused of attacking a police officer during a chaotic, multi-person disturbance on the city’s north side were each given $10,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II after prosecutors sought significantly higher amounts.
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Steven Edward Telkamp – Fired Bradford Math Teacher KENOSHA, Wis. — A Bradford High School math teacher at the center of repeated grooming allegations has been fired following a unanimous vote by the Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education, bringing an end to a controversy that critics say escalated only after years of ignored warnings and questionable decisions by district leadership. Steven
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 74-year-old Burlington man is facing serious felony charges in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind prosecution in Kenosha County under Wisconsin’s new child grooming law, after investigators say he repeatedly attempted to lure a 17-year-old girl into illegal activity. Ronald Joseph Richards, 74, of Burlington, was charged Monday with grooming of a child and soliciting a child for prostitution
Mikalos Jackson, 29, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 29-year-old Chicago man is in custody after prosecutors say he led police on a high-speed chase reaching 110 miles per hour, crashed into a vehicle carrying multiple people, and was later found with a firearm and THC.
Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 38-year-old Illinois woman is accused of throwing her infant daughter headfirst into a crib while heavily intoxicated, an incident that prompted a 911 call and a response from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night.
Heather A. Demarr, 32, of Wadsworth, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois woman accused of driving into oncoming traffic and swerving her vehicle at a police officer during an early-morning pursuit is being held on a $25,000 cash bond set Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain
Timothy C. Washington, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of running a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, THC, and other controlled substances was ordered held on $75,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II following a brief
Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led police on a dangerous, high-speed chase that spanned Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha, ultimately ending in a crash and foot pursuit before his arrest.
Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of attempting to rob a woman at knifepoint outside her apartment, allegedly demanding money before brandishing a weapon, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Steven Edward Telkamp – Fired Bradford Math Teacher KENOSHA, Wis. — A Bradford High School math teacher at the center of repeated grooming allegations has been fired following a unanimous vote by the Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education, bringing an end to a controversy that critics say escalated only after years of ignored warnings and questionable decisions by district leadership. Steven
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 74-year-old Burlington man is facing serious felony charges in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind prosecution in Kenosha County under Wisconsin’s new child grooming law, after investigators say he repeatedly attempted to lure a 17-year-old girl into illegal activity. Ronald Joseph Richards, 74, of Burlington, was charged Monday with grooming of a child and soliciting a child for prostitution
Mikalos Jackson, 29, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 29-year-old Chicago man is in custody after prosecutors say he led police on a high-speed chase reaching 110 miles per hour, crashed into a vehicle carrying multiple people, and was later found with a firearm and THC. Mikalos Jackson, 29, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 38-year-old Illinois woman is accused of throwing her infant daughter headfirst into a crib while heavily intoxicated, an incident that prompted a 911 call and a response from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
Heather A. Demarr, 32, of Wadsworth, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois woman accused of driving into oncoming traffic and swerving her vehicle at a police officer during an early-morning pursuit is being held on a $25,000 cash bond set Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Heather A. Demarr, 32, of Wadsworth, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Timothy C. Washington, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of running a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, THC, and other controlled substances was ordered held on $75,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II following a brief initial appearance. Timothy C. Washington, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led police on a dangerous, high-speed chase that spanned Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha, ultimately ending in a crash and foot pursuit before his arrest. Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of attempting to rob a woman at knifepoint outside her apartment, allegedly demanding money before brandishing a weapon, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony drunk driving charge after police say she nearly caused a crash on one of the city’s busiest corridors, with Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II setting $5,000 cash bail Monday—half of what prosecutors requested. Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — In the wake of the killing of Makayla Rutka Plaza, Kenosha County court officials have quietly removed Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II from handling restraining order cases, a significant shift in courtroom duties that follows mounting scrutiny of his decisions. Kenosha County Eye previously reported that on the Monday following Plaza’s death — a day when restraining
KENOSHA, Wis. — Sandy Rowe Wiedmeyer, the chairman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, announced Monday that she is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the local party as she continues her campaign for the 11th State Senate District. Wiedmeyer said the move is intended to ensure transparency and fairness as she seeks higher office while still holding a leadership role
KENOSHA, Wis. — It’s not just a pen. Recently, I received a very special gift from Amanda Nedweski — one of the pens used by Tony Evers to sign Wisconsin’s anti-grooming bill into law. To some people, that might not mean much. To others, it might just be a pen with the name of a governor they don’t particularly care for. But to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of Wisconsin Republican congressmen on Monday unveiled new federal legislation aimed at eliminating emissions testing requirements in southeastern Wisconsin, arguing the region is being unfairly penalized for pollution drifting in from out of state. U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany announced the introduction of the “Fair Air Standards Act,” a bill designed to
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN, Wis. — Peter Burgelis, a Milwaukee alderman, announced Sunday that he is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, positioning himself as a challenger to incumbent Bryan Steil and focusing his campaign on affordability and accountability. Burgelis, who currently serves on the Milwaukee Common Council, emphasized his experience in local government, saying his time as an alderman has centered on
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha police have now identified the woman killed in a brutal northside attack as a 37-year-old Kenosha resident, confirming that the incident inside a home in the 5700 block of 13th Avenue is being investigated as a homicide. As Kenosha County Eye first reported, officers responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m. Saturday for what was initially dispatched as an
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.
Steven Edward Telkamp – Fired Bradford Math Teacher KENOSHA, Wis. — A Bradford High School math teacher at the center of repeated grooming allegations has been fired following a unanimous vote by the Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education, bringing an end to a controversy that critics say escalated only after years of ignored warnings and questionable decisions by district leadership. Steven
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 74-year-old Burlington man is facing serious felony charges in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind prosecution in Kenosha County under Wisconsin’s new child grooming law, after investigators say he repeatedly attempted to lure a 17-year-old girl into illegal activity. Ronald Joseph Richards, 74, of Burlington, was charged Monday with grooming of a child and soliciting a child for prostitution
Mikalos Jackson, 29, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 29-year-old Chicago man is in custody after prosecutors say he led police on a high-speed chase reaching 110 miles per hour, crashed into a vehicle carrying multiple people, and was later found with a firearm and THC. Mikalos Jackson, 29, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in
Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A 38-year-old Illinois woman is accused of throwing her infant daughter headfirst into a crib while heavily intoxicated, an incident that prompted a 911 call and a response from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. Loren Yanira Villalobos-Navarro, 38, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
Heather A. Demarr, 32, of Wadsworth, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Illinois woman accused of driving into oncoming traffic and swerving her vehicle at a police officer during an early-morning pursuit is being held on a $25,000 cash bond set Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II. Heather A. Demarr, 32, of Wadsworth, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s
Timothy C. Washington, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of running a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving cocaine, THC, and other controlled substances was ordered held on $75,000 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II following a brief initial appearance. Timothy C. Washington, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must
Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Illinois man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he led police on a dangerous, high-speed chase that spanned Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha, ultimately ending in a crash and foot pursuit before his arrest. Donyae D. Stingley, 21, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be
Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of attempting to rob a woman at knifepoint outside her apartment, allegedly demanding money before brandishing a weapon, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing a felony drunk driving charge after police say she nearly caused a crash on one of the city’s busiest corridors, with Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II setting $5,000 cash bail Monday—half of what prosecutors requested. Graciela Oviedo, 60, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
KENOSHA, Wis. — In the wake of the killing of Makayla Rutka Plaza, Kenosha County court officials have quietly removed Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II from handling restraining order cases, a significant shift in courtroom duties that follows mounting scrutiny of his decisions. Kenosha County Eye previously reported that on the Monday following Plaza’s death — a day when restraining
KENOSHA, Wis. — Sandy Rowe Wiedmeyer, the chairman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, announced Monday that she is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the local party as she continues her campaign for the 11th State Senate District. Wiedmeyer said the move is intended to ensure transparency and fairness as she seeks higher office while still holding a leadership role
KENOSHA, Wis. — It’s not just a pen. Recently, I received a very special gift from Amanda Nedweski — one of the pens used by Tony Evers to sign Wisconsin’s anti-grooming bill into law. To some people, that might not mean much. To others, it might just be a pen with the name of a governor they don’t particularly care for. But to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of Wisconsin Republican congressmen on Monday unveiled new federal legislation aimed at eliminating emissions testing requirements in southeastern Wisconsin, arguing the region is being unfairly penalized for pollution drifting in from out of state. U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tom Tiffany announced the introduction of the “Fair Air Standards Act,” a bill designed to
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN, Wis. — Peter Burgelis, a Milwaukee alderman, announced Sunday that he is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, positioning himself as a challenger to incumbent Bryan Steil and focusing his campaign on affordability and accountability. Burgelis, who currently serves on the Milwaukee Common Council, emphasized his experience in local government, saying his time as an alderman has centered on
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha police have now identified the woman killed in a brutal northside attack as a 37-year-old Kenosha resident, confirming that the incident inside a home in the 5700 block of 13th Avenue is being investigated as a homicide. As Kenosha County Eye first reported, officers responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m. Saturday for what was initially dispatched as an
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,
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