Kenosha Man, 36, Accused Of Driving Drunk For Fourth Time After Admitting To Drinking 10 Shots Of Vodka, Crashing Into Traffic Signal: $500 Cash Bail Set

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James Albert Hoffman III, 36, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 36-year-old Kenosha man with three previous drunk driving convictions is facing a new felony charge after police say he crashed his Jeep into a traffic signal, fled the scene, and later admitted to consuming approximately 10 shots of vodka. James Albert Hoffman III, 36, of Kenosha, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Monday, October 19, 2026, where Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set only $500 cash bail. Hoffman is charged with fourth-offense operating while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle while revoked, and failing to install a court-ordered ignition interlock device.

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Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

October 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM

Selfish piece of shit.

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1. Monica biddle says:
  
  October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
  
  The damn car was so loud because he had no tires ridiculous that your that drunk and dont even know it after you hit a street pole. Insane.
  
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Spud says:

October 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Let me predict the future: on his 5th OWI, they will also cite him for “operating a motor vehicle while revoked, and failing to install a court-ordered ignition interlock device.”

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