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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
Career Criminal Gets Decade In Prison For Shooting Baby Sister
A Kenosha man who shot his three-year-old sister last year was sentenced today. Christian J. Koleske was handed down a ten year sentence from Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell, ending his long streak of crime with little to no punishment. Koleske was on probation at the time he shot his sister so he is also serving a 14 month sentence for a previous conviction. Koleske will also serve more than eight years of extended supervision. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of 29th Ave for a report of a child who was shot. The caller was the child’s great-grandmother. Police arrived and tried to make entry. At first, Koleske wouldn’t let police in, but eventually unlocked the back door. Police found the three
Rittenhouse Witness And Photographer Releases Book Documenting 2020 Kenosha Riots
Nathan DeBruin’s book, “THE KENOSHA UNREST: A journey into the days of the Kenosha Unrest” is in the top 15 on amazon.com for Photojournalism Books. The 202 page photo-book was officially published on July 27, 2023, but DeBruin just launched the book for sale online. The 38-year-old DeBruin has been a freelance photographer for over 10 years. DeBruin often shoots for KCE. Interested people can purchase the book on Amazon.com. For those who have a copy of the book, and would like to have it signed by DeBruin, simply email him at PhotosByNateD@gmail.com. For a nominal fee, you can meet the author and have a custom message and signature on the inside cover. “Step into the heart-wrenching world of “The Kenosha Unrest,” where a tranquil city’s facade is shattered by a viral
Two Vicious Pitbulls Terrorize Northside Neighborhood – Residents Blame Owners
“Pressure” and “Diamond” might look like cute dogs, but they are anything but. Both dogs as of today, have been declared vicious by the Kenosha County Department of Health according to Mark Melotik, the County’s Environmental Health Manager. This means that both dogs won’t be able to stay in the City of Kenosha any longer. They can appeal this ruling to the City Council. Neighbors tell KCE that the duo of dangerous dogs are constantly running loose. On October 15, 2023, someone called saying that the dogs were loose and charging people and a community service officer was dispatched to the area. The CSO told the dogs’ owners, Jeffrey McCullar and Shimonica M. Hall that this was their one and only warning – in the future, citations would be issued.
Cocaine Found In Rollerblades Mailed From Colombia Sparks Search Warrant
On Friday, March 1st, 2024 around 9:30 AM the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department’s Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), Tactical Response Team (TRT), and members of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations Team (HSI) conducted a joint operation to serve a search warrant at a residence in the 6600 block of 26th Avenue in the City of Kenosha. KDOG was contacted last week by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in reference to an intercepted package en route to Kenosha, WI from Bogota, Colombia. This package contained a set of Canariam Rollerblades. With the assistance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the wheels of the rollerblades were identified as suspicious. The package was intercepted as a result and a series of presumptive tests were conducted on the wheels. It was then discovered the wheels
Kenosha Police Pursue Reckless Driver into Illinois Saturday Morning
This morning, 3/2/2024, at approximately 10:00 AM a Kenosha Police Officer was on a dedicated traffic assignment and was actively monitoring traffic in the 8200 block of South Sheridan Road. The Officer observed a vehicle traveling recklessly and well in excess of the posted speed limits which created a safety risk to other motorists attempting to enjoy this beautiful Saturday. The Officer attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver refused to pull over and instead decided to flee south into the Village of Pleasant Prairie. The Pleasant Prairie Police Department greatly assisted KPD by successfully spiking the suspect vehicle in this pursuit as it continued south on Sheridan Road. KPD and PPPD continued to pursue the suspect vehicle into the Village of Winthrop Harbor, IL where WHPD was waiting
Former Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Catches More Felonies Including Child Pornography And Beastiality
A former Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing 204 years in prison for one felony count of Possession of Child Pornography, five counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, one count of Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, and one count of Disorderly Conduct. As the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department investigation continues, seven more felonies are added to the list. Today, he appeared in court on more charges. Preston K. Kite of Union Grove, WI was recently charged with four more counts of Possession of Child Pornography, one count of Exposing Genitals/Pubic Area/Intimate Parts to a Child, one count of Bestiality – Possess Obscene Material of Sexual Contact w/ Animal (1st) and Bestiality Engage in Sexual Contact with Animal (1st). The alleged pedophile’s friend, Adam Westbook, was accused of taking sexually explicit
Candy Wrapper Murder Suspect In Kenosha Jail – $1,000,000 Bail Set
Kenosha Police Detectives learned the identity of who they say, gunned down a 20-year-old Julian Flores on February 10, 2024. How? A couple of candy wrappers. When police came upon the mortally wounded Flores, they attempted life-saving measures, but Flores perished from two gunshot wounds to his chest. An astute police detective found two pink “Laffy Taffy” candy wrappers near the scene of the homicide. Police checked nearby stores and other surveillance cameras and located a man purchasing the candies just before the murder. That man was 22-year-old Treshawn Tooks. Tooks was located in Arkansas on February 15, 2023. Flores’s grandfather and mother were in court today and asked that Tooks be denied bail or given a $10,000,000 bail. ADA Emily Gaertner asked for a $1,000,000 bail, citing the flight
Westosha High School Removes Controversial Questions From Upcoming Survey
A couple of questions that alarmed many parents of high-schoolers at Westosha High School will not appear in an upcoming survey, according to the district’s administrator. “Those questions are going to be removed [from the survey]… and they won’t be part of any future surveys that we do,” administrator John Gendron told KCE Thursday. The two questions that seemed to be the subject of the parents’ ire, asked students if they were transgender and what their sexual preferences were. One parent told KCE that she disagreed with the questions because of how personal they are. Others told KCE that the questions shouldn’t be asked to students of any age, for any reason. Westosha district administrator John Gendron made himself available to KCE this afternoon to answer our questions. “We admit
Smash And Grab Last Night At JCPenney – Dumb Burglar?
Early this morning PPPD received an alarm at JCPenney. Three suspects smashed the front door and went to the jewelry dept. They made off with some low level jewelry and fled the scene. “To the overzealous burglar who left his blood on the smashed jewelry case, we say THANK YOU,” said a representative of PPPD. “It is refreshing to see criminals work so hard to assist us in their eventual capture. We’ll be in touch soon.” Pleasant Prairie Police also sent a big thanks to Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department for assisting. The third shift Deputies assisted Pleasant Prairie Police.
Local Attorney Loses Law License After Allegedly Leaving Clients “Out To Dry”
A local attorney has had his law license suspended indefinitely by the WIsconsin Supreme Court. David D. Patton is no longer eligible to practice law in the State of Wisconsin due to “medical incapacities” according to a recent Supreme Court filing. According to the decision filed Tuesday: “Patton acknowledges that he cannot successfully defend himself against the medical incapacity allegations. Based upon these considerations, IT IS ORDERED that the petition is granted and David Patton’s license to practice law in Wisconsin is indefinitely suspended, effective the date of this order.” The details of Patton’s alleged medical incapacity are sealed by the court. Patton abruptly closed the doors to his law firm on Friday, October 13, 2023, shy of three years since its opening. Criminal defendants, family court litigants, employers of
Embattled Executive Director Of Women’s Shelter Ousted: Source
The embattled director of Women and Children’s, Jennifer Paine, is no longer with the agency. KCE can confirm that Jennifer Paine is no longer with W&CH as of yesterday. A tip, received by KCE today, said that Paine was fired yesterday but still reported to the office today, and Officers from Kenosha Police escorted her out of the building. Contacted, a KPD spokesman confirmed that police were at the agency’s 63rd St headquarters early this morning, but didn’t immediately know why. KCE cannot confirm whether or not police were there for Paine’s departure. Paine was a darling to the Kenosha News. The editor of the Kenosha News, who knew about Paine’s deceptive past and misconduct, but allowed her to write for the paper, often asking for volunteers and donations. We
Kenosha Activist, Husband Of School Board Candidate, Once Admitted To Ejaculating On Unconscious Woman, Accused of Rape
Troy L. Landry, a 36-year-old Kenosha man has been a vocal activist in Kenosha in the last couple of years. He spoke against having police resource officers in schools and, as reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, that his parents had a hard time finding housing because of their race. Landry was responsible in part for the dismantling of the Kenosha County Racial Ethnic and Equity Commission by falsely claiming that its Chairman, local Attorney Xavier Solis, called him “boy” during a meeting. This was a lie believed by the Kenosha News and Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman. Landry’s wife, Sabrina, a fellow liberal activist, is running for a seat on the Kenosha Unified School Board of Education. She is endorsed by the liberal members of the board. Kenosha County
Cocaine Found In Rollerblades Mailed From Colombia Sparks Search Warrant
On Friday, March 1st, 2024 around 9:30 AM the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department’s Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), Tactical Response Team (TRT), and members of
Kenosha Police Pursue Reckless Driver into Illinois Saturday Morning
This morning, 3/2/2024, at approximately 10:00 AM a Kenosha Police Officer was on a dedicated traffic assignment and was actively monitoring traffic in the 8200
Former Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy Catches More Felonies Including Child Pornography And Beastiality
A former Racine County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing 204 years in prison for one felony count of Possession of Child Pornography, five counts of Sexual
Candy Wrapper Murder Suspect In Kenosha Jail – $1,000,000 Bail Set
Kenosha Police Detectives learned the identity of who they say, gunned down a 20-year-old Julian Flores on February 10, 2024. How? A couple of candy
Westosha High School Removes Controversial Questions From Upcoming Survey
A couple of questions that alarmed many parents of high-schoolers at Westosha High School will not appear in an upcoming survey, according to the district’s
Smash And Grab Last Night At JCPenney – Dumb Burglar?
Early this morning PPPD received an alarm at JCPenney. Three suspects smashed the front door and went to the jewelry dept. They made off with
Local Attorney Loses Law License After Allegedly Leaving Clients “Out To Dry”
A local attorney has had his law license suspended indefinitely by the WIsconsin Supreme Court. David D. Patton is no longer eligible to practice law
Embattled Executive Director Of Women’s Shelter Ousted: Source
The embattled director of Women and Children’s, Jennifer Paine, is no longer with the agency. KCE can confirm that Jennifer Paine is no longer with
Kenosha Activist, Husband Of School Board Candidate, Once Admitted To Ejaculating On Unconscious Woman, Accused of Rape
Troy L. Landry, a 36-year-old Kenosha man has been a vocal activist in Kenosha in the last couple of years. He spoke against having police
Embattled Kenosha Politician Caught Violating Election Laws By Using Taxpayer Money For Campaign
Andy Berg (D), a long time Kenosha County Board member, knows the campaign finance laws well. In fact, when he submitted paperwork for re-election, he
City’s Public Works Committee Wants To Crack Down On Illegal Signs In Right-Of-Ways
Do you want to sell your house for cash? Do you have old diabetes test strips? Do you want your home cleaned, or the outside
Two In Custody After Chase With Kenosha Police: Video
On February 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM, the Kenosha Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit attempted a traffic stop in the 3500 block of 50th Street on
