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Title IX Complaint Filed Against Westosha Central High School Over Locker Room Policy
Salem, Wis. — The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title IX complaint against Westosha Central High School District, alleging the district engaged in sex-based discrimination against female students by allowing a biological male student to use the girls’ locker room. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, outlines allegations that two female students, referred to as Jane Doe 1 and
Title IX Complaint Filed Against Westosha Central High School Over Locker Room Policy
Salem, Wis. — The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a Title IX complaint against Westosha Central High School District, alleging the district engaged in sex-based discrimination against female students by allowing a biological male student to use the girls’ locker room. The complaint, submitted to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, outlines allegations that two female students, referred to as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, suffered academic penalties, privacy violations, and emotional distress due to the school’s policy. Concerns Over Privacy and Safety According to the complaint, the issue began in December 2024, when Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, both students at Westosha Central High School, discovered they were required
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged with Bigamy Following Court Revelations
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A 62-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a felony charge of bigamy after authorities discovered he was allegedly married to multiple women at the same time. Thomas R. Angeloff, Sr. was officially charged with bigamy on March 3, 2025. In Wisconsin, bigamy is classified as a felony, carrying a maximum penalty of three and a half years in prison and a $10,000 fine, or both. A warrant was issued for Angeloff’s arrest with a bond set at $2,000, which he has since posted. His first court appearance is scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. According to a criminal complaint, the case was set in motion in November 2024 when Angeloff’s most recent spouse approached authorities. She reported that she had married Angeloff in February 2013 in
Kenosha Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Held on $150,000 Bail
Kenosha, Wis. – A 23-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography following an extensive investigation that began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Romeo L. Brantley was formally charged on March 3, 2025, and made his initial court appearance before Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William Michel II, who set his bail at $150,000. Brantley faces a maximum sentence of 250 years in prison if convicted on all counts, with a minimum sentencing requirement of three years. He is scheduled for a judicial pre-trial hearing on May 9, 2025. Investigation Details According to the criminal complaint, the case against Brantley began in November 2023 when authorities received a cyber tip indicating that explicit material involving
Kenosha County Cases Face Scrutiny After Former Officer’s Troubling History Comes to Light
A former Kenosha Police officer and Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff, Michael Rizzo, has become a liability for multiple prosecutions in Kenosha County due to a history of disciplinary actions, a restraining order, accusations of violating a court order, and dishonesty. His record is likely to be exploited by defense attorneys to challenge his credibility as a witness in ongoing cases. Rizzo’s Turbulent Law Enforcement Career Rizzo was first hired by the Kenosha Police Department (KPD) on April 29, 2019. However, he resigned on August 10, 2022, to take a job with the Phoenix Police Department in Arizona. His time in Phoenix was short-lived, as he later returned to KPD on January 18, 2023, before once again leaving for the Phoenix Police Department. During his tenure at KPD, Rizzo faced at
Washington Middle School Teacher Placed On Administrative Leave, Under Investigation After KCE Report
Kenosha, Wis. — A group of outraged parents at Washington Middle School in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) demanded accountability after it was revealed that 7th-grade teacher Alyssa L. Jurasik remains on the KUSD payroll—even as damning evidence from a recent criminal investigation and conviction paints a disturbing picture of her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. KCE published a story on February 24, 2025. On February 21, 2025, we asked KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss why he allowed Jurasik to teach students after her criminal history was discovered. That same day, according to a KUSD Spokesperson, Juraski was placed on leave. “The district was made aware of concerns on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, and immediately launched a thorough investigation. As part of this process, the individual was placed on paid leave
Kenosha Man Found Not Guilty in Second-Degree Sexual Assault Case
Kenosha, Wis. – A 26-year-old Kenosha man, Jose E. Castillo-Samayoa, was found not guilty of Second-Degree Sexual Assault this morning after a two-day trial. The jury unanimously determined that the State failed to meet the burden of proof required for a conviction after a short deliboration. Attorney Terry Rose, representing Castillo-Samayoa, told KCE that the defense’s argument was straightforward: the encounter was consensual. The case took a dramatic turn when two friends of the alleged victim testified that he had admitted to fabricating the allegations in pursuit of a U Visa, a special visa granted to victims of certain crimes who are illegal immigrants, allowing them to remain in the United States. The case was originally prosecuted by former Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Smathers (D), working under then-District Attorney Michael
Former Bradford Teacher Alleged To Be Sexting With Student, In Court Today – $50,000 Cash Bail Set
Kenosha, Wis. – A former substitute teacher at Kenosha Unified School District’s Bradford High School was in court today, charged today with 14 counts of Sexual Misconduct by School Staff. He was also charged with three felony counts of Expose Child to Harmful Descriptions. If convicted, 32-year-old Alex R. Poyner faces nearly 60 years in prison. Today, Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis (R) asked for a $500,000 cash bail citing the danger to the public. The defense attorney asked for a $5,000 bail. Kenosha County Court Commissioner set bail at $50,000 cash. The Defense made several motions to dismiss most of the charges, but the motions were denied. Poyner was in court today with a “turtle suit,” which is usually to given to someone who may be suicidal. Poyner
Felony Charges Against College Student Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
Kenosha, Wis. – Two serious felony charges and one misdemeanor against a 21-year-old Carthage College student were dismissed last week after the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office determined it could not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Elijah J. Schoffstall, 21, of Inverness, Illinois, had been facing charges related to a May 2023 car crash. However, DNA evidence and expert testimony led to the dismissal of all charges. Schoffstall was represented by criminal defense attorney Patrick Cafferty. The Incident According to the criminal complaint, on May 20, 2023, at approximately 2:21 a.m., Kenosha Police Department officers responded to a crash near Carthage College. Officer Molina found a severely damaged silver Honda approximately 30 yards into a ditch along Alford Park Drive. The windshield was shattered, airbags had deployed, and
Former Substitute Teacher at Bradford High School Charged With 14 Counts Of Sexual Misconduct By School Staff, Other Felonies
Kenosha, Wis. – A former substitute teacher at Kenosha Unified School District’s Bradford High School was charged today with 14 counts of Sexual Misconduct by School Staff. He was also charged with three felony counts of Expose Child to Harmful Descriptions. If convicted, 32-year-old Alex R. Poyner faces nearly 60 years in prison. Poyner had previously been under scrutiny by the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) and was allowed to resign rather than be fired last year after discussing inappropriate sexual topics with students. Investigation and Charges According to the criminal complaint, on October 28, 2024, Kenosha Police Officer La’ Ryan Johnson, the school resource officer at Bradford High School, was alerted by an assistant principal about concerning messages received by a 15-year-old student, identified as Student X. The messages
Kenosha Woman Celebrates Gubernatorial Pardon For 2015 Burglary Conviction
Kenosha, Wis. — Taylor A. Lang, 32, of Kenosha, recently celebrated a felony pardon from Governor Tony Evers (D) on social media. In a post last month, Lang shared a photo of her pardon certificate—carefully redacted to hide the nature of the crime—which authorities confirm was a felony burglary. This pardon comes despite Lang’s long criminal record, which includes multiple arrests and convictions for theft, criminal damage to property, drugs, resisting arrest, and felony burglary. A Night of Intrigue at a Local SubwayOn the early morning of July 5, 2015, Kenosha Police Officer O’Conner was dispatched to the Subway restaurant at 3721 80th Street after the store manager discovered the establishment had been forcibly entered overnight. According to the manager, the back door handle was broken, about $750 in cash
Washington Middle School Teacher Remains on Staff Despite Troubling Criminal Conviction
Kenosha, Wis. — A group of outraged parents at Washington Middle School in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) are demanding accountability after it was revealed that 7th-grade teacher Alyssa L. Jurasik remains on the payroll—even as damning evidence from a recent criminal investigation and conviction paints a disturbing picture of her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. A Troubling Criminal History On February 24, 2023, 24-year-old Jurasik was charged with three serious felonies: maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession with intent to deliver significant quantities of THC, and possession of narcotic drugs. The charges carried a potential sentence of 13 years in prison. Detailed law enforcement reports describe a complex investigation involving intercepted packages, controlled deliveries, and a series of incriminating text messages that not only connected Jurasik to a
Kenosha Man Faces Third Sexual Assault Case; Court Appearance Set for Tomorrow
Kenosha, Wis. – A 24-year-old local man, Brandon L. Wilson, is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow on a series of serious charges, marking the third sexual assault case against him. Authorities say Wilson faces a slew of felony and misdemeanor charges that include multiple counts related to invasion of privacy, sexual assault of an unconscious victim, and the unauthorized recording and sharing of intimate images. According to court documents, the new charges include nine counts related to unauthorized viewing and broadcasting of intimate images, four counts of sexual assault involving an unconscious victim, and eight counts of capturing intimate representations, among other charges. If convicted on all counts, Wilson could face hundreds of years behind bars. This case adds to a mounting legal history for Wilson. He is already
Drunken Crash Leads to Multiple Felony Charges in Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A Kenosha man, 49‐year-old Rashan H. Romaine, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a head-on collision on Sheridan Road on February 21, 2025. Romaine now faces charges including Operating While Intoxicated (5th), Hit and Run (Injury), Operating a Vehicle While Revoked, Resisting an Officer Causing Soft Tissue Injury, and Possession of Drugs, with prosecutors warning that a conviction could result in over a decade behind bars. Incident Details According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. in the 11500 block of Sheridan Road, where police were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota Camry and a GMC Sierra. Upon arrival, officers found both lanes of the road blocked by the heavily damaged vehicles. A female driver, later identified
71-Year-Old Charged with Felony Criminal Damage in Tesla Vandalism Case
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. — In a case that has drawn considerable local attention, 71-year-old James M. Jefferson was formally charged today with Felony Criminal Damage to Property after allegedly vandalizing a Tesla. The incident, captured by the vehicle’s “Sentry Mode” surveillance system, set off a week-long investigation that has now culminated in charges against Jefferson. On February 15, 2025, Officer Padilla of the Pleasant Prairie Police Department responded to a call at the Costco located at 7707 94th Avenue. When the vehicle’s owner returned to her 2019 Blue Tesla, she discovered large scratches extending across both the driver’s and passenger’s side doors. According to her, the damage—penetrating the paint down to the metal—was estimated to cost around $10,000 in repairs, and she stressed that at no point had she given
Rep. Nedweski Slams Evers for Erasing Mothers in Budget Bill
Madison, Wis. – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) is condemning Governor Tony Evers’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, accusing the governor of attempting to erase the concept of motherhood. Nedweski took issue with the use of gender-neutral language in the budget, replacing terms such as “mother” with phrases like “parent who gave birth” and “inseminated person” on numerous occasions. “As a proud mother of two, it is absolutely insulting that the Governor, in his 2025-2027 budget bill, would reduce me and millions of other mothers across Wisconsin to ‘inseminated persons,’” said Nedweski. “It is not only deeply offensive, but it is an outright attack on the very essence of motherhood. It is unconscionable that the Governor has the audacity to take the most beautiful, life-giving act a woman can perform—bringing children
Viral Video Culprit Arrested in Costco Parking Lot Vandalism
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A dramatic arrest was announced today following a week-long investigation into a viral video that captured a shocking act of vandalism at a local Costco parking lot. On Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a Tesla video recorded a disturbing incident in which a man was seen repeatedly keying a vehicle. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the individual circling the car and deliberately causing damage by scratching its surface not once, but twice. After a thorough investigation, Pleasant Prairie Police have identified the suspect as 71-year-old James M. Jefferson, a resident of Pleasant Prairie. According to police records, Jefferson was apprehended and is now being held at the Kenosha County Jail pending charges. Authorities have formally requested that the Kenosha County
Felony Charges Against College Student Dismissed Due to Insufficient Evidence
Kenosha, Wis. – Two serious felony charges and one misdemeanor against a 21-year-old Carthage College student were dismissed last week after the Kenosha County District
Former Substitute Teacher at Bradford High School Charged With 14 Counts Of Sexual Misconduct By School Staff, Other Felonies
Kenosha, Wis. – A former substitute teacher at Kenosha Unified School District’s Bradford High School was charged today with 14 counts of Sexual Misconduct by
Kenosha Woman Celebrates Gubernatorial Pardon For 2015 Burglary Conviction
Kenosha, Wis. — Taylor A. Lang, 32, of Kenosha, recently celebrated a felony pardon from Governor Tony Evers (D) on social media. In a post
Washington Middle School Teacher Remains on Staff Despite Troubling Criminal Conviction
Kenosha, Wis. — A group of outraged parents at Washington Middle School in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) are demanding accountability after it was
Kenosha Man Faces Third Sexual Assault Case; Court Appearance Set for Tomorrow
Kenosha, Wis. – A 24-year-old local man, Brandon L. Wilson, is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow on a series of serious charges, marking the
Drunken Crash Leads to Multiple Felony Charges in Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A Kenosha man, 49‐year-old Rashan H. Romaine, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a head-on collision on Sheridan
71-Year-Old Charged with Felony Criminal Damage in Tesla Vandalism Case
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. — In a case that has drawn considerable local attention, 71-year-old James M. Jefferson was formally charged today with Felony Criminal Damage
Rep. Nedweski Slams Evers for Erasing Mothers in Budget Bill
Madison, Wis. – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) is condemning Governor Tony Evers’s 2025-2027 budget proposal, accusing the governor of attempting to erase the
Viral Video Culprit Arrested in Costco Parking Lot Vandalism
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. – A dramatic arrest was announced today following a week-long investigation into a viral video that captured a shocking act of vandalism
Kenosha Man Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes, Faces 335 Years in Prison
Kenosha, Wis. — A 45-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with a series of sex crimes, including the repeated sexual assault of a child and possession
Sheriff Zoerner Stands Firm Against Early Release Requests from Disgraced Former Official
Kenosha County, Wis.– Former Village of Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink, Jr., who has been serving time in the Kenosha County Detention Center,
Gateway Technical College President Ritu Raju’s DEI Policy Shift: A Masked Attempt at Compliance or Genuine Change?
Kenosha, Wis. — In a move that has already sparked significant controversy, Ritu Raju, President of Gateway Technical College (GTC), announced the dissolution of the
