KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of leading deputies on a high-speed New Year's Day chase through Somers is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday after appearing in court on June 16, when Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Michael "No Money" Masnica reduced her cash bail from $50,000 to $7,500.
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Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating two separate bonds after Kenosha police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV while his children had earlier reported being frightened by his driving. Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney was asking him to “do her son a favor” by helping the student obtain French credit for a semester in which he was not enrolled in the class. Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss later told Kenosha County Eye
Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a school bus, fleeing the scene, and being arrested for operating while intoxicated, a female co-worker accused him of repeatedly
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha News employee Denise Lockwood (D). The publication has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign for its election coverage, sending multiple donation solicitations to readers while questions
Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 death of Joseph Christol, bringing a resolution to a Pleasant Prairie cold-case homicide that
Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from a Pleasant Prairie Target was arrested Tuesday on a $15,000 cash arrest warrant that had been outstanding since June 9, the same day Kenosha County
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager Melissa provided Kenosha County Eye with a detailed explanation for a recent elevator outage that allegedly left elderly and disabled residents stranded in their apartments
Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say he choked the mother of his child during an argument over sending money to family members in Colombia, leaving her with scratches on her neck
Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating two separate bonds after Kenosha police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV while his children had earlier reported being frightened by his driving. Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney was asking him to “do her son a favor” by helping the student obtain French credit for a semester in which he was not enrolled in the class. Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss later told Kenosha County Eye
Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a school bus, fleeing the scene, and being arrested for operating while intoxicated, a female co-worker accused him of repeatedly making sexual comments during a staff training session, repeatedly saying the word “anal,”
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha News employee Denise Lockwood (D). The publication has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign for its election coverage, sending multiple donation solicitations to readers while questions remain unanswered about an earlier emergency appeal for operating funds. As previously reported
Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 death of Joseph Christol, bringing a resolution to a Pleasant Prairie cold-case homicide that remained unsolved for nearly five years. Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo
Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from a Pleasant Prairie Target was arrested Tuesday on a $15,000 cash arrest warrant that had been outstanding since June 9, the same day Kenosha County prosecutors filed a felony retail theft charge against her. Breanne M. Hart, 36,
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager Melissa provided Kenosha County Eye with a detailed explanation for a recent elevator outage that allegedly left elderly and disabled residents stranded in their apartments for nearly two weeks, neither Mayor David Bogdala nor Fire Chief Dan Tilton
Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say he choked the mother of his child during an argument over sending money to family members in Colombia, leaving her with scratches on her neck and redness around one eye. Prosecutors charged Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas with felony strangulation
Joshua Dean Meinen, 43, of Brighton and Sheri Rose Stella, 44 of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Brighton man who was allegedly found hiding beneath a mattress inside a van at a McDonald’s parking lot after a woman told deputies he had already left the area saw his felony bail jumping case dismissed Tuesday, apparently due to a
Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — What is the worst that can happen when someone accused of a third drunk-driving offense is released on a no-cash bail? In the case of Richard T. Walters, prosecutors allege the answer included failing to appear in court, failing to comply with a court-ordered drunk-driving supervision program, and ultimately requiring a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has endorsed Sandy Wiedmeyer in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, according to a campaign press release issued Tuesday. Wiedmeyer, a Republican and former chairwoman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, is seeking the seat in advance of the Aug. 11 Republican primary. The 11th Senate District includes all of Walworth County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacqueline P. Niccolai, 39, of Kenosha, a therapist and former foster parent, pleaded not guilty June 10 to seven criminal charges across two separate Kenosha County cases and was formally arraigned before the court. Despite the pending criminal cases, Niccolai has continued posting about the prosecutions online, including a recent social media post in which she mocked the proceedings and
KENOSHA, Wis. — Zach Rodriguez, a lifelong Kenosha County resident, small business owner, former three-term Kenosha County supervisor, and court services professional, announced Monday that he is running for Kenosha County Clerk of Courts. Rodriguez said he is seeking the office with a commitment to maintaining an efficient, accessible, and transparent court system that serves attorneys, judges, litigants, jurors, crime victims, and the
Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes, was charged Monday with 12 felony counts, including 10 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of possession of virtual child pornography, months after he was released on a $75,000 cash bond in a separate case alleging repeated sexual assault of
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha has extended the application deadline for its upcoming 2026-2027 cohort and is encouraging local residents interested in developing their leadership skills to apply by July 1. The community-based program, operated through the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, also is seeking project proposals from local nonprofit organizations with unmet needs. According to organizers, Leadership Kenosha is designed to connect
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is advising residents that curbside garbage collection will continue on its normal schedule during the week of Independence Day, despite an error printed in the city’s 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste, and Recycling Calendar. According to a press release issued Monday by the Department of Public Works, the original calendar incorrectly showed a delay in collection on
Chase Kuhn, 18, of Gurnee, IL(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 18-year-old Gurnee, Illinois man is facing a felony charge and five misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and her family at a Kenosha restaurant one day after allegedly breaking into her bedroom in Bristol, trashing the room, stealing designer items, and threatening violence. Court records
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha’s annual Independence Day festivities are set to return over the next two weeks, bringing a veterans parade, a two-day lakefront festival, fireworks over Lake Michigan and significant traffic and parking restrictions throughout the city’s downtown and HarborPark areas. The celebrations begin Sunday, June 28, with the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade presented by Snap-on. The parade will feature veterans organizations,
Ahmaud R. Beal, 30 of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of stabbing an 11-year-old pit bull to death was given a $2,500 cash bond Monday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, despite prosecutors seeking a $7,500 cash bond. Ahmaud R. Beal, 30, is charged with felony mistreatment of animals as a repeater after authorities
Jaime Hernandez-Rivas, 25, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Racine man accused of fleeing a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office traffic stop while riding a motorcycle at approximately 100 mph in a 35 mph zone was released Monday on a $1,000 cash bail after prosecutors argued for a bond more than seven times higher. Jaime Hernandez-Rivas, 25, of Racine(Kenosha County
Hannah M. Hernandez, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman with a prior felony criminal case turned herself in to police Sunday evening after seeing herself identified on Kenosha County Eye following a hit-and-run crash that destroyed a bus shelter at Sheridan Road and 65th Street. Photos taken inside the vehicle showed an open alcoholic beverage and what
Cian C. Cantwell, 41, and Judith A. Cantwell, Both of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Cian C. Cantwell, 41, of Twin Lakes, who was free on a $5,000 cash bail in a felony stalking and cocaine case, is accused of committing new crimes after prosecutors say he interfered with deputies attempting to arrest his brother, Craig C. Cantwell, 47, following
Rudy A. Chagoya, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Editor’s Note (June 22, 2026, 3:10 p.m.): This story has been updated to reflect that the charges against Rudy A. Chagoya were dismissed without prejudice during a June 22, 2026 initial appearance before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. The State did not oppose defense counsel’s motion to dismiss, which was granted
Ian C. Glover, 33, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man who failed to appear for court late last year was arrested June 19, 2026, on a bench warrant and is now facing new felony firearm charges after deputies allegedly found a loaded handgun, a switchblade, suspected narcotics, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop in Salem Lakes. Ian
Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine man already facing multiple drunk-driving-related cases is now accused of violating two separate bonds after Kenosha police allegedly found him unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV while his children had earlier reported being frightened by his driving. Quintin Jacob Anderson, 42, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You
Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney KENOSHA, Wis. — A French teacher told Kenosha Unified School District investigators that he believed Indian Trail Assistant Principal Mercilie Toney was asking him to “do her son a favor” by helping the student obtain French credit for a semester in which he was not enrolled in the class. Superintendent Jeffrey Weiss later told Kenosha County Eye
Casey Cushman – Teacher, Tremper High School and his Damaged Truck KENOSHA, Wis. — Months before Tremper High School Technology Education teacher Casey Cushman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a school bus, fleeing the scene, and being arrested for operating while intoxicated, a female co-worker accused him of repeatedly making sexual comments during a staff training session, repeatedly saying the word “anal,”
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County Eye, which has no affiliation whatsoever with Kenosha County Eye, is a Racine-based blog founded in 2013 by former Kenosha News employee Denise Lockwood (D). The publication has launched an aggressive fundraising campaign for its election coverage, sending multiple donation solicitations to readers while questions remain unanswered about an earlier emergency appeal for operating funds. As previously reported
Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Kevin R. Siler pleaded guilty Tuesday to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon in connection with the 2019 death of Joseph Christol, bringing a resolution to a Pleasant Prairie cold-case homicide that remained unsolved for nearly five years. Kevin R. Siler, 42, of Kenosha(File Photo
Breanne M. Hart, 36, of Racine(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Racine woman accused of stealing nearly $1,000 worth of camera equipment from a Pleasant Prairie Target was arrested Tuesday on a $15,000 cash arrest warrant that had been outstanding since June 9, the same day Kenosha County prosecutors filed a felony retail theft charge against her. Breanne M. Hart, 36,
Harborside Commons Senior Apartment HomesFire Chief Dan Tilton (Left) Mayor David Bogdala (R) (Right) KENOSHA, Wis. — While Harborside Commons Senior Apartment Homes Property Manager Melissa provided Kenosha County Eye with a detailed explanation for a recent elevator outage that allegedly left elderly and disabled residents stranded in their apartments for nearly two weeks, neither Mayor David Bogdala nor Fire Chief Dan Tilton
Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic violence charges after police say he choked the mother of his child during an argument over sending money to family members in Colombia, leaving her with scratches on her neck and redness around one eye. Prosecutors charged Julian Camilo Forero-Vargas with felony strangulation
Joshua Dean Meinen, 43, of Brighton and Sheri Rose Stella, 44 of Lake Geneva(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — A Brighton man who was allegedly found hiding beneath a mattress inside a van at a McDonald’s parking lot after a woman told deputies he had already left the area saw his felony bail jumping case dismissed Tuesday, apparently due to a
Richard T. Walters, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — What is the worst that can happen when someone accused of a third drunk-driving offense is released on a no-cash bail? In the case of Richard T. Walters, prosecutors allege the answer included failing to appear in court, failing to comply with a court-ordered drunk-driving supervision program, and ultimately requiring a
KENOSHA, Wis. — Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling has endorsed Sandy Wiedmeyer in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 11th State Senate District, according to a campaign press release issued Tuesday. Wiedmeyer, a Republican and former chairwoman of the Republican Party of Kenosha County, is seeking the seat in advance of the Aug. 11 Republican primary. The 11th Senate District includes all of Walworth County
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacqueline P. Niccolai, 39, of Kenosha, a therapist and former foster parent, pleaded not guilty June 10 to seven criminal charges across two separate Kenosha County cases and was formally arraigned before the court. Despite the pending criminal cases, Niccolai has continued posting about the prosecutions online, including a recent social media post in which she mocked the proceedings and
KENOSHA, Wis. — Zach Rodriguez, a lifelong Kenosha County resident, small business owner, former three-term Kenosha County supervisor, and court services professional, announced Monday that he is running for Kenosha County Clerk of Courts. Rodriguez said he is seeking the office with a commitment to maintaining an efficient, accessible, and transparent court system that serves attorneys, judges, litigants, jurors, crime victims, and the
Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Corey Daniel Beckman, 38, of Salem Lakes, was charged Monday with 12 felony counts, including 10 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of possession of virtual child pornography, months after he was released on a $75,000 cash bond in a separate case alleging repeated sexual assault of
KENOSHA, Wis. — Leadership Kenosha has extended the application deadline for its upcoming 2026-2027 cohort and is encouraging local residents interested in developing their leadership skills to apply by July 1. The community-based program, operated through the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, also is seeking project proposals from local nonprofit organizations with unmet needs. According to organizers, Leadership Kenosha is designed to connect
KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha is advising residents that curbside garbage collection will continue on its normal schedule during the week of Independence Day, despite an error printed in the city’s 2026 Garbage, Yard Waste, and Recycling Calendar. According to a press release issued Monday by the Department of Public Works, the original calendar incorrectly showed a delay in collection on
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