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DA Solis Obtains Guilty Verdict in Kenosha Bank Robbery Trial
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury has found Javail Terry Winston guilty of robbing a local bank, ending a two-day trial marked by extensive
Man Convicted of Multiple Child Sexual Assault Charges After One-Day Jury Trial
SILVER LAKE, Wis. — A Kenosha man was found guilty on five felony counts Tuesday following a one-day trial in a disturbing child sexual assault
DA Solis Obtains Guilty Verdict in Kenosha Bank Robbery Trial
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury has found Javail Terry Winston guilty of robbing a local bank, ending a two-day trial marked by extensive testimony, surveillance evidence, and prior criminal history. Winston, 66, was convicted Wednesday afternoon of robbing the BMO Harris Bank at 4235 52nd Street in Kenosha on February 2, 2024. Prosecutors said Winston entered the bank wearing a mask, handed a teller a threatening note demanding cash, and fled with $2,258. The jury returned its guilty verdict at 2:59 p.m. on Aug. 6, after beginning deliberations just over an hour earlier. Winston, who did not testify in his own defense, had his bond revoked following the verdict and is now awaiting sentencing. He faces up to 40 years in the Wisconsin prison system. “This verdict reaffirms
Sexual Assault Charge Filed; $100,000 Bail Set for Kenosha Man
Elias E. Robles, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man was formally charged Tuesday with second-degree sexual assault and felony bail jumping after a woman reported being assaulted in her home while under the influence and possibly drugged. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Faces 13 Charges After Alleged Meth Dealing at Local Hotel
Paulina Maciantowicz, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing 13 criminal charges, including three counts of felony bail jumping and multiple drug felonies, after police say she ran a methamphetamine operation out of a room at the Country Inn & Suites on 122nd Avenue. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
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Kenosha Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Felony Fraud Scheme
Nicole Platt, 47, of Kenosha(Meta) KENOSHA, Wis. — A north side Kenosha woman is serving a four-month sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge related to a scheme that fraudulently secured millions of dollars in government contracts. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Bristol Man Accused of Strangling Woman, Injuring Baby, and Threatening Her With Knife
Antonio Franklin Munoz-Southerland, 30, of Bristol(Kenosha County Sheriff) BRISTOL, Wis. – A 30-year-old Bristol man is facing eight criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Monday and discovered a woman with visible injuries and a baby with a head injury. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Fake $100 Bill Used at Woodman’s: Union Grove Woman Charged
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 41-year-old Union Grove woman is facing felony charges after allegedly passing a counterfeit $100 bill at a Kenosha grocery store to obtain cash and merchandise. Holly Marie Goodbrake was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of uttering a forgery and one count of misdemeanor theft stemming from an incident that occurred on April 9 at Woodman’s on 118th Avenue. Her initial court appearance is scheduled for August 6. According to the criminal complaint, Goodbrake allegedly used a fake $100 bill marked “for motion picture use only” to purchase $53.38 in merchandise and received $46.62 in legitimate U.S. currency as change. The store’s loss prevention employee told police the counterfeit bill was collected, along with receipts, surveillance images, and witness statements. A Kenosha
Kenosha Riots Looting Suspect Hit With New Felony Charge, Gets Another Low Bail
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, of Kenosha in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – The man accused of looting a Kenosha liquor store during the 2020 riots is now facing a second felony charge—this time for failing to appear in court after being released without posting any money. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illegal Immigration and Organized Retail Theft Collide in Kenosha as DA Solis Demands Accountability
Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A trio accused of working together to repeatedly steal from a local Meijer store is now facing a growing list of criminal charges and arrest warrants, as Kenosha County prosecutors allege they operated as an organized retail theft crew and entered the country illegally. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Inmate Accused of Sexual Misconduct Inside Kenosha Jail Cell
Jennifer N. Maravilla, 32, of Kenosha in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old woman incarcerated at the Kenosha County Jail now faces five criminal charges after another inmate reported an unwanted sexual encounter earlier this month. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Court Commissioner Allegedly Botched Hearing, Violated Defendant’s Rights
KENOSHA, Wis. – Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers is facing sharp criticism from a veteran criminal defense attorney who alleges she presided over a botched preliminary hearing so riddled with constitutional violations that felony charges may now have to be thrown out. In a recently filed motion, Attorney Michael Cicchini asserted that it was “lawless chaos” after Smathers allowed a felony preliminary hearing to proceed without advising the defendant—whose name KCE is withholding—of his constitutional right to an attorney. Cicchini, who has published extensively about the preliminary hearing and criminal procedure, declined to comment for this article. The State presented its case. The defendant cross-examined the State’s only witness—all without legal counsel. The commissioner then heard arguments from the prosecutor and the defendant. Only then did Smathers acknowledge her mistake: “I
Man Accused of Looting During Kenosha Riots Arrested Three Years After Skipping Court
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A man charged with looting a Kenosha liquor store during the 2020 riots was arrested early Tuesday morning—more than three years after failing to appear in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Trudell Sues Kenosha County Over Arrest at Board Meeting, Alleges Free Speech Retaliation
Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha Resisting Arrest on June 21, 2022(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist and failed Kenosha Aldermanic candidate Joel Trudell has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Kenosha County Board Supervisor Gabe Nudo, claiming his 2022 arrest at a County Board meeting was an act of political retaliation that violated his First Amendment rights. Mugshot of Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Teen Charged With Felony After Fleeing Police on ATV Through Busy Shopping Center
Waylon M. Ware, 17, of Pleasant Prairie in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident is facing two felony charges after allegedly fleeing police on an ATV through a crowded shopping center parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Accused of Nearly Hitting Girl with SUV, Then Beating Another Child in Front of Witnesses: Video
Simone R. Turner, 36, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly driving her SUV toward a group of children, nearly hitting one, and then exiting the vehicle to physically attack another girl during a chaotic altercation on the city’s north side. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Contractor Charged in $63K Theft From Servpro, Ordered to Post $5,000 Bail
Rafael Mercado, 54, of Milwaukee in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Milwaukee contractor was taken into custody Monday after a warrant was issued last month in connection with an alleged $63,000 theft from a Kenosha-based restoration company. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Driver Allegedly Intoxicated With Two Young Children in Car, Open Beer Can at His Side
Jorge Micheal Rodriguez, 35, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 35-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say he was caught driving drunk with two small children in the back seat and an open can of Modelo beer beside him. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Gurnee Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Kenosha Overdose Case
Terrell I. Christor, 36, of Gurnee(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly a year after a Kenosha father was found dead from a drug overdose, the man accused of delivering the fatal dose has pleaded guilty in court. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Drunken Crash Seriously Injures Woman and Two Children; Kenosha Man Held on $25,000 Bail
Juan R. Reyes Moreno, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after allegedly plowing through a stop sign while intoxicated Saturday night, severely injuring a woman and two children. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Trevor, Thanks to Grassroots Effort Led by EMT
TREVOR, Wis. – In a heartfelt ceremony Monday afternoon, community members, officials, and first responders gathered outside the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue station to celebrate the installation and blessing of Wisconsin’s fifth Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents in crisis to safely surrender a newborn. The box, located at 11252 254th Ct., is now fully operational, giving families in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois a life-saving alternative in their most desperate moments. It joins more than 340 similar installations across the country. But behind this milestone wasn’t just policy or money — it was people. And none more so than Salem Lakes Firefighter and EMT Kenzie Gaede. “Kenzie’s been instrumental in making this happen,” said Fire Chief Al Carr during his opening remarks. “She
Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop
Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies allegedly found him with a loaded handgun, a switchblade knife, and suspected narcotics during a traffic stop Saturday evening in Salem Lakes. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Milwaukee Man Charged in Hawthorne Hollow Donation Box Theft — Second Confirmed Suspect Identified
Brian Keith Ohlrogge, 54, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff) SOMERS, Wis. — A second man has now been identified and charged in connection with a series of thefts from donation boxes at Hawthorne Hollow, a popular nature sanctuary in the Village of Somers. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run
Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was taken into custody Friday and brought before a court official Monday afternoon to face charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct, and bail jumping. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case
Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty to mistreating one of her dogs, a case that prompted disturbing findings by police and humane officers earlier this year. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Drug-Using Therapist Spirals Out of Control, Crashes SUV in Drunken Wreck
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha licensed therapist and former foster parent with a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts, and criminal behavior was arrested late Friday night after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing her SUV while under the influence. Jacqueline Niccolai, 37, was behind the wheel of a green 2019 Ford Expedition at around 10:02 p.m. on Friday, July 11, when she allegedly blew through a stop sign at the intersection of 30th Avenue and 89th Street and caused a violent two-car crash. Airbags deployed and at least one vehicle was totaled. A woman claiming to be involved in the crash later posted on social media that Niccolai attempted to flee the scene before police arrived. Niccolai took to social media this morning while drinking and vaping in
One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine
RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on Racine’s north side. Police were called to the 800 block of St. Patrick Street at approximately 11:26 p.m. on Friday, July 11, for reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located two males—ages 52 and 21—both suffering from gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Life-saving measures were immediately attempted, and both victims were transported to a local hospital. The older of the two men succumbed to his injuries, while the younger remains under medical care. Their identities have not yet been publicly released. According to Racine police, the shooting was the result of a burglary that escalated into violence. Investigators have interviewed the suspected shooter, but no
Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History
KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the Ceremonial Courtroom—is undergoing a meticulous historic restoration, revealing architectural gems hidden from public view for more than half a century. Once adorned with an inlaid glass skylight and intricate ornamental plasterwork, the room was largely concealed in the 1960s when a drop ceiling was added to accommodate central air conditioning. That ceiling—along with decades of neglect—is being removed, exposing a long-forgotten frieze encircling the room bearing the words of Abraham Lincoln: “Let every American, every lover of liberty, every well-wisher to his posterity, swear by the blood of the Revolution, never to violate in the least particular, the laws of the country; and never to
DA Solis Charges Former Racine Cop in $16,000+ Embezzlement Scheme
Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts following an investigation into allegations that he defrauded the Racine Unified School District of more than $16,000 while assigned as a school resource officer. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Riots Looting Suspect Hit With New Felony Charge, Gets Another Low Bail
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, of Kenosha in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – The man accused of looting a Kenosha
Illegal Immigration and Organized Retail Theft Collide in Kenosha as DA Solis Demands Accountability
Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A trio accused of working together to
Inmate Accused of Sexual Misconduct Inside Kenosha Jail Cell
Jennifer N. Maravilla, 32, of Kenosha in Court Yesterday(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old woman incarcerated at the Kenosha
Kenosha Court Commissioner Allegedly Botched Hearing, Violated Defendant’s Rights
KENOSHA, Wis. – Court Commissioner Alexandra Smathers is facing sharp criticism from a veteran criminal defense attorney who alleges she presided over a botched preliminary
Man Accused of Looting During Kenosha Riots Arrested Three Years After Skipping Court
Davonte M. Musgrove-Miller, 27, in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A man charged with looting a Kenosha liquor store
Trudell Sues Kenosha County Over Arrest at Board Meeting, Alleges Free Speech Retaliation
Joel P. Trudell. 46, of Kenosha Resisting Arrest on June 21, 2022(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal activist and failed
Teen Charged With Felony After Fleeing Police on ATV Through Busy Shopping Center
Waylon M. Ware, 17, of Pleasant Prairie in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie resident
Kenosha Woman Accused of Nearly Hitting Girl with SUV, Then Beating Another Child in Front of Witnesses: Video
Simone R. Turner, 36, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman is facing serious criminal
Contractor Charged in $63K Theft From Servpro, Ordered to Post $5,000 Bail
Rafael Mercado, 54, of Milwaukee in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Milwaukee contractor was taken into custody Monday
Driver Allegedly Intoxicated With Two Young Children in Car, Open Beer Can at His Side
Jorge Micheal Rodriguez, 35, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 35-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police
Gurnee Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Kenosha Overdose Case
Terrell I. Christor, 36, of Gurnee(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly a year after a Kenosha father was found dead from a drug overdose,
Drunken Crash Seriously Injures Woman and Two Children; Kenosha Man Held on $25,000 Bail
Juan R. Reyes Moreno, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after allegedly
Safe Haven Baby Box Installed in Trevor, Thanks to Grassroots Effort Led by EMT
TREVOR, Wis. – In a heartfelt ceremony Monday afternoon, community members, officials, and first responders gathered outside the Salem Lakes Fire and Rescue station to
Felon Caught with Gun, Knife, and Suspected Drugs During Salem Lakes Traffic Stop
Ian C. Glover, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man with a prior heroin conviction is facing five new
Milwaukee Man Charged in Hawthorne Hollow Donation Box Theft — Second Confirmed Suspect Identified
Brian Keith Ohlrogge, 54, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff) SOMERS, Wis. — A second man has now been identified and charged in connection with a series
Silver Lake Woman Arrested on Warrant After Seven Months on the Run
Tara A. Rodriguez, 31, of Silver Lake(Kenosha County Sheriff) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 31-year-old Silver Lake woman who skipped court late last year was
Kenosha Woman Begins Jail Sentence in Animal Cruelty Case
Lanette Jones, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha woman reported to the Kenosha County Jail this morning to begin serving a
Drug-Using Therapist Spirals Out of Control, Crashes SUV in Drunken Wreck
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha licensed therapist and former foster parent with a history of drug abuse, suicide attempts, and criminal behavior was arrested late
One Dead, One Hospitalized After Burglary Turns Deadly in Racine
RACINE, Wis. — A 52-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized following a late-night shooting that stemmed from an apparent burglary on
Behind the Walls: Restoration of Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom Unveils Hidden History
KENOSHA, Wis. – Tucked behind dust-covered scaffolding and protective plastic sheeting, craftsmen are peeling back the past in Kenosha’s century-old Courthouse. The building’s grandest space—the
DA Solis Charges Former Racine Cop in $16,000+ Embezzlement Scheme
Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts
Paddock Lake Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography, Held on $100K Bail
Nathan Bernard Fox, 21, of Paddock Lake in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 21-year-old Paddock Lake man
Man Accused of Firing Gun at Kenosha Party, Faces Drug-Dealing Charges After Search Warrant
Michael B. Beals Jr., 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing multiple
Ajay Pierangeli Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends
KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two years after a drunk driving crash killed two college students and shattered two families, Ajay Gregory Pierangeli was sentenced Thursday