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$750K Bail Set For Woman Accused Of First-Degree Reckless Homicide In 2022 Kenosha Overdose Death

Kelly M. Shondel, 46, of California in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A California woman accused of causing a 2022 Kenosha overdose death appeared in court on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, after being extradited from the West Coast, where she was arrested last month. Kelly M. Shondel, 46, of California(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Accused of Violent Lakeshore Robbery Held on $15,000 Bail

Jacob A. Morzfeld, 30, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 30-year-old Kenosha man is accused of brutally attacking a former classmate and stealing thousands of dollars in cash during a confrontation near Simmons Island late last month. Jacob A. Morzfeld, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

BDSM Claims, Blood Trail, and Bruises: Kenosha Man Accused in Disturbing Garage Incident

KENOSHA, Wis. – A 37-year-old Kenosha man with a felony record is facing new criminal charges after police say a shocking scene involving blood, bruises, and bizarre sexual claims unfolded near the Bullseye Bar last week. According to the criminal complaint, witnesses called 911 on August 7 after spotting a crying woman, barefoot and bleeding from her leg, being pulled into a garage on 60th Street by Nicholas S. Ocana. One bystander told officers the woman appeared terrified and injured. Responding officers followed a trail of fresh, bright red blood leading up the driveway to the garage, where they encountered the woman, dirty, bruised, and with dried blood on her face. Her left foot was wrapped in a black T-shirt and duct tape. When questioned, the woman—identified as Ocana’s girlfriend—gave

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Racine Man Charged with 9th OWI, Cocaine Possession After Early Morning Traffic Stop in Kenosha

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Racine man with a lengthy record of impaired driving is now facing his ninth offense after police allegedly found him under the influence of cocaine and in possession of multiple illegal substances during a traffic stop earlier this week. Daniel L. Vasko, 55, appeared in Kenosha County court on Friday, where Court Commissioner Donald Bielski set his bail at $25,000 cash. Vasko is charged with felony operating while under the influence—his seventh, eighth or ninth such offense—along with misdemeanor counts of cocaine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted, he faces over 13 years of imprisonment and more than $30,000 in potential fines. According to the criminal complaint, a Pleasant Prairie police officer stopped Vasko around 2:25 a.m. on May 7 in the 6500

Kenosha Woman Accused of Making False ‘Swatting’ Call Given Signature Bond

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha woman accused of making a false emergency report that drew nearly every patrol squad on duty was in court Friday, where a commissioner allowed her to sign herself out of jail without posting any cash. Danielle J. Barnes was charged with one felony count of false reporting of an emergency — commonly referred to as “swatting” — after allegedly telling dispatchers on May 4 that an armed man had forced a woman into a transitional living facility in the 4000 block of 14th Avenue, on Kenosha’s north side. According to the criminal complaint, the call prompted a massive police response, with officers drawing their firearms and conducting a sweep of the building. No armed man or emergency was found. Kenosha County Deputy District Attorney

Kenosha Man Charged in Fatal Crash That Left Two Families Shattered

KENOSHA, Wis. — The man accused of killing 46-year-old Amy Mosier in a high-speed drunk driving crash made his initial court appearance Thursday, as her grieving children made emotional pleas for justice—and a high bail. Peter K. Herrmann, 21, is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle following the May 7 crash at Sheridan Road and 85th Street. Prosecutors say Herrmann plowed his Jeep Wrangler into a Chevrolet Trailblazer just after 1 a.m., killing Mosier and seriously injuring driver Raven Lawrence. The impact of the collision left both vehicles mangled and shut down the intersection for hours. Herrmann appeared in court with attorneys David Berman and Philip Marry. As he sat silently with his head down, the courtroom heard tearful

Kenosha Man Recharged With Stalking, Defamation; DA Signals Renewed Focus on Criminal Defamation

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Mount Pleasant man is again facing serious charges in Kenosha County Circuit Court, accused of stalking, criminal defamation, and felony bail jumping in a re-filed case involving disturbing allegations of harassment. Dennis A. Thompson, 62, appeared in court Friday for an initial appearance in case number 2025CF597. The new charges stem from the same conduct alleged in a 2023 case — 2023CF1775 — that was dismissed after the complaining witness was not properly subpoenaed for trial. Prosecutors have since re-filed the charges and say they are prepared to proceed. According to the complaint, Thompson allegedly sent explicit videos, manipulated images, and harassing messages to and about a former romantic partner, including communications directed at third parties. He is also accused of threatening to send the materials

Neighbors Fume as City Lets Burned-Out Home Rot for Months in West-Kenosha Subdivision

KENOSHA, Wis. – A wind-tattered, illegible notice flaps on the front fence of a burned-out property in the 9400 block of 69th Street—an enduring symbol of inaction by the City of Kenosha, where residents say their concerns are being ignored. It has been nearly four months since a devastating house fire reduced the home to a foul-smelling pile of debris. Since then, neighbors in the Whitecaps subdivision say they’ve been left to live next to a health hazard—complete with raw sewage, toxic ash, and mold—while city officials, including Mayor David Bogdala and Alderman Art DeBaere, fail to take meaningful action. Kenosha County Eye first reported on the fire in January: West-Side Kenosha Family’s House a Complete Loss After Structure Fire. Since that time, not much has changed. The only visible

Woman Accused of Biting Off Victim’s Ear in Bar Fight Held on $75,000 Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Kenosha woman is facing multiple serious criminal charges after allegedly attacking another woman outside a neighborhood bar, a violent confrontation that reportedly included the use of pepper spray and biting off part of the woman’s ear. Dariana J. Shellie made her initial appearance in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Court Commissioner William Michel II set her cash bail at $75,000. She is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on May 14, 2025. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon outside Shenanigans, a bar located on 52nd Street. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office, Shellie approached the other woman outside the bar after a verbal confrontation. Witnesses and video surveillance described Shellie forcibly pulling the woman out

Man Charged With Recklessly Endangering Officer After High-Speed Drunken Pursuit

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 36-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Pleasant Prairie on Tuesday and nearly striking a police sergeant with his vehicle. Alan E. Mintern was formally charged Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and hit-and-run involving an attended vehicle. Court Commissioner William Michel II set Mintern’s cash bail at $15,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 14. According to a criminal complaint filed by Assistant District Attorney Daniel Tombasco, Pleasant Prairie Police Sgt. Zachary Dutter was on patrol near 93rd Street and 39th Avenue on May 6 around 3 p.m. when he observed a white Ford SUV traveling at an estimated 75 to 85 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone.

Paddock Lake Cuts Ties with Salem Lakes Fire Department, Citing Cost Disputes and Transparency Issues

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — After more than six decades of relying on Salem Lakes for emergency fire and medical services, the Village of Paddock Lake has officially ended its contract with the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue Department. The decision, finalized by a vote of the Paddock Lake Village Board, shifts fire and EMS coverage to the Village of Bristol beginning in 2026—delivering a significant financial blow to Salem Lakes and raising questions about fiscal management and leadership transparency. The split stems from growing frustrations over ballooning costs and what Paddock Lake officials characterize as a breakdown in communication and accountability from Salem Lakes leadership. According to public records, Salem Lakes President Rita Bucur sent a formal letter to Paddock Lake in April outlining a significant cost increase, citing call

Opinion: DA Graveley’s Sweetheart Deals for Brittany Mika Undermine Justice – It’s Time for a Reckoning

KENOSHA, Wis. – Brittany R. Mika, 31, has a criminal history that reads like a courtroom merry-go-round—except there’s nothing amusing about the danger she poses or the disgraceful leniency she has received under the former Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley. With about two dozen criminal cases and citations to her name, Mika has racked up a staggering list of offenses: violent outbursts, hate speech, resisting arrest, property destruction, illegal firearms possession, and serial violations of bail. Yet under Graveley’s administration, the default response was to defer, dismiss, or delay. Time after time, Mika was handed deferred prosecution agreements, allowing her to dodge convictions and jail time while continuing to offend. The newest case, 2025CM580, is the result of Mika violating the bond conditions in four other open criminal cases

Kenosha Man Accused of Attempting to Purchase Sex With Child Given $5,000 Bail

**Graphic Details** MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A 38-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge in Milwaukee County after allegedly attempting to pay for sex acts with a person he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. Despite the disturbing and explicit nature of the allegations detailed in the criminal complaint, a Milwaukee County judge set his bail at just $5,000 cash. Paul A. Grasty, of the 7700 block of 39th Avenue in Kenosha, appeared Tuesday morning in Milwaukee County Circuit Court for his initial appearance. He is charged with attempted solicitation of a child for prostitution, a Class D felony under Wisconsin law. If convicted, he faces up to 12.5 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. According to the complaint, the charge stems from a May 1 undercover operation conducted

Introducing Kenosha County Eye Plus+

To My Loyal Readers, When I started Kenosha County Eye nearly five years ago, it was little more than a passion project—a way to share local stories that weren’t getting the attention they deserved. Back then, I was publishing articles here and there, with a strong focus on investigative journalism and transparency. I never could have imagined how far this journey would take me. Today, Kenosha County Eye has grown into one of the most-read news sources in our area. Every month, more and more people are turning to KCE for the stories that matter most. We’ve recently surpassed half a million page views each month, and the number continues to climb. We’ve broken important stories, held public officials accountable, and given readers like you an unfiltered look at what’s

Kenosha Man Accused of Brutal Assault as Son Allegedly Watched, Cleaned Blood

KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man already facing charges in two pending criminal cases appeared in court again Monday after being arrested May 2 for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on a woman in a series of domestic assaults. Mike Saleh Haswah, 41—who legally changed his name from Mohammed Haswah to Mike Haswah in 2019—was given a $50,000 cash bail by Court Commissioner William Michel II. The commissioner also dismissed three of the charges filed against Haswah—counts 5, 6, and 7—citing clerical defects. However, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus stated in court that her office intends to re-file those charges. Haswah appeared in court as the alleged victim sat nearby with visible bruising and wounds to her face and neck. Prosecutors say she suffered extensive trauma, including a swollen and off-center

KUSD Terminates Ryan Nachtigal, KUSD Teacher Previously Investigated for Inappropriate Classroom Conduct

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Unified School District has officially terminated Ryan Nachtigal, a math teacher at Indian Trail High School and Academy, following a history of public controversy and multiple internal investigations related to his classroom conduct. KUSD Chief Communications Officer Tanya Ruder confirmed to Kenosha County Eye on Monday that “Mr. Nachtigal was terminated from KUSD on April 16, 2025.” Nachtigal had already been on leave since March 19, 2025, as first reported by KCE earlier this year. Ruder did not specify whether the termination was directly tied to the earlier allegations investigated by the district, or whether new findings led to his dismissal. KUSD has so far declined to explain what prompted either the March suspension or the April firing, citing employee confidentiality laws. Nachtigal’s conduct had

Kenosha Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography Held on $100,000 Cash Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man accused of possessing multiple explicit videos of children made his initial court appearance Friday on ten felony counts of possession of child pornography. James Louis Frangelo appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on May 2, where Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis asked Court Commissioner William Michel II to set bail at $150,000 cash, citing the seriousness of the allegations. Michel ultimately set bail at $100,000 cash. Frangelo remains in custody. Frangelo is charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography, each a Class D felony. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 250 years in prison and $1 million in fines. State law also mandates a minimum of three years of initial confinement on each count due to the

Fugitive Firearms Suspect Arrested, Held on $25,000 Cash Bail

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A Genoa City man facing a lengthy prison sentence for allegedly possessing multiple firearms as a convicted felon was returned to Kenosha County early Monday morning after being apprehended in Jackson County. Adam A. Grasso, 33, was booked into the Kenosha County Jail at 5:06 a.m. and appeared in court that afternoon. Court Commissioner William Michel II set bail at $25,000 cash. Grasso had been wanted since May 25, 2024, when the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office filed a $35,000 arrest warrant that was signed by then-Court Commissioner Loren Keating. Grasso is charged with five counts in total, including three felony counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct while armed, and one additional felony count tied to firearm

Kenosha Woman Accused of Assaulting Elderly Neighbor Given $2,000 Bail

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha woman was in court Monday after being accused of assaulting a 61-year-old neighbor during a confrontation that turned physical outside their duplex on the city’s north side. Teliea L. Bruton has been charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of physical abuse of an elder person – intentionally causing bodily harm, with a repeater enhancer. Due to her prior convictions, the maximum prison sentence increases from six to eight years. According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, officers with the Kenosha Police Department were dispatched on May 4 to a residence near 19th Avenue after receiving multiple calls reporting an assault. When officers arrived, they encountered an injured man who stated he had just been attacked by his upstairs neighbor and her

Contractor Faces Twin Felony Charges Over Alleged Home Renovation Scams

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Grayslake, Illinois contractor is facing multiple felony charges in Kenosha County after authorities say he accepted large payments for home renovation projects that were never completed — or in some cases, never even started. Ryan J. Roggy, 43, is charged in two separate cases with Theft by Contractor over $10,000 but less than $100,000, a Class G felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. In the first case, filed under 2025CF548, Roggy is accused of taking more than $14,000 from a homeowner in Salem Lakes in mid-2024 for the installation of basement flooring and the replacement of two windows. The homeowner, who lives out of state, told investigators that after paying Roggy, she received repeated excuses for delays. According to

Pleasant Prairie Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Pleasant Prairie man pleaded guilty Monday to killing two of his friends in a high-speed drunk driving crash that ended with his truck crashing into a Kenosha sporting goods store last summer. Attorney Eric Olson represented Pierangeli in court Monday. Ajay Gregory Pierangeli entered guilty pleas to two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle for the deaths of 19-year-old Jenna Barrette and 21-year-old Dylan Zamora. Two additional charges—injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and OWI causing injury as a second offense—were dismissed but will be read in at sentencing. Judge Anthony Milisauskas accepted the plea deal. Pierangeli will return to court for sentencing on July 11, 2025. Pierangeli faces up to 50 years in prison. On Monday, the Kenosha County District

Kenosha Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Kenosha man was sentenced Friday to 40 years of initial confinement in state prison for a series of disturbing crimes involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Derrick Darnell Curtis appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court on May 2, where Judge Anthony Milisauskas handed down the sentence following Curtis’s guilty pleas to four charges in case 24CF483: repeated sexual assault of a child, sexual exploitation of a child (filming), causing mental harm to a child, and battery. Curtis, who appeared in custody with defense attorney Zebulon Patek, was also sentenced in a separate case—24CF632—for failing to register as a sex offender. He received one year in the Kenosha County Jail with credit for 372 days served. According to court records and a criminal complaint,

$150K Bail Set for Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run; Sister Accused of Cover-Up

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 34-year-old woman accused of fatally striking a scooter rider with her vehicle and fleeing the scene appeared in Kenosha County court Friday, where her cash bail was set at $150,000. Her younger sister, who prosecutors say helped cover up the crime, is also facing a felony charge and is being held on $20,000 cash bail. Briona A. Bishop is charged with Hit and Run Resulting in Death, a Class D felony that carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. Her sister, Alexis J. Dodson, 26, is charged with Harboring or Aiding a Felon. Both women reside in Pleasant Prairie. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared in court and argued that Bishop poses a significant risk to public safety and is likely to

DA Files Felony Charges Against Kenosha Man in Alleged Hostage-Style Domestic Assault

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man previously facing only misdemeanors is now charged with multiple felonies after police re-interviewed witnesses and reviewed video evidence tied to a domestic violence incident that left a woman bloodied and terrified. Nicholas E. Smith, 45, appeared in court Thursday and was charged with ten new offenses, including felony false imprisonment, felony victim intimidation, and felony failure to comply with an officer’s attempt to take him into custody. Additional charges include battery, disorderly conduct, and five counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Kenosha County Court Commissioner William Michel II set Smith’s cash bail at $15,000. The earlier misdemeanor case against him has since been dismissed. During Thursday’s hearing, Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis told the court that Smith is “a danger to the community,” citing

Pleasant Prairie Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run; Second Woman Accused of Harboring Felon

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two women are in custody and expected to be formally charged Friday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Old Green Bay Road earlier this week. According to Pleasant Prairie police, officers and rescue personnel responded at 10:23 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, to the 8900 block of Old Green Bay Road for a report of an injured person in the roadway. The victim was found with critical injuries and transported by ambulance to Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, then airlifted to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, a Level 1 trauma center. Despite life-saving efforts, the individual later died. The Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) assisted with the investigation, and the roadway remained closed for several hours as

Kenosha Teen Led Police on High-Speed Chase With Child Passenger

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teenager is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through a residential neighborhood and an active school zone while transporting two passengers, including an 11-year-old child. Isaiah A. Boyle-Cruz, 19, was formally charged Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of fleeing or eluding a traffic officer. Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $20,000. According to the criminal complaint, the incident began on April 29 when a Kenosha police officer observed a silver Toyota Sienna speeding through the 2600 block of 52nd Street. A radar reading showed the vehicle traveling 49 mph in a 30 mph zone while passing other vehicles. The officer attempted a traffic stop,

Father Accused of Negligence After Toddler Hospitalized with THC in System

SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man is again in custody after failing to appear in court on a felony child neglect charge connected to a disturbing incident where his 18-month-old daughter was hospitalized and tested positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. Zachary Alexander Chute, 21, was originally charged on May 1, 2024, with one count of child neglect resulting in bodily harm, a Class H felony. The charge followed an April 29, 2024, incident at a home in the Village of Somers that prompted an emergency medical response. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around 12:30 a.m. on April 30 after receiving a call about an unresponsive child. They arrived to find the toddler, WMC, lying on her back on a couch in

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