Illinois Motorcyclist Accused Of Fleeing Kenosha County Deputies At Speeds Over 100 MPH, Endangering Public; Kellum Slashes Judge’s $15,000 Bail By Two-Thirds

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Alerson Camargo-Beltran, 39, of Elgin, Illinois
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — Alerson Camargo-Beltran, 39, of Elgin, Illinois, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after being arrested on a warrant stemming from two alleged high-speed motorcycle pursuits in western Kenosha County. Camargo-Beltran faces four felonies and one misdemeanor after prosecutors accused him of fleeing deputies at speeds exceeding 100 mph, running red lights, and endangering motorists. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at $5,000, slashing by two-thirds the $15,000 amount previously established by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson.

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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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Jerk Store Called says:

November 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Start having conservative attorneys (if they exist) run against these criminal coddling judges when they’re up for reelection, and then maybe you’ll get court commissioners that have public safety in mind. Until then, the open door policy continues and occasionally blows up with little to no accountability.

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November 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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