Sheriff: Salem man grabbed steering wheel to force crash that injured wife
ROCHESTER -- A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested and could face attempted homicide charges after an incident in the Village of Rochester late Saturday, Feb. 9."Well, it's nuts, obviously," said Jeff Schimek, Dover.
Racine County officials seek truck in theft of UTV, trailer from Union Grove residence
UNION GROVE -- Racine County officials are looking to track down the person(s) who used a silver truck to steal a UTV from a residence on Durand Avenue in Union Grove.The Racine County Sheriff's Office said the theft happened around 4 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 14 -- just west of York Street.The suspect vehicle was described by officials as a four-door Chevrolet or GMC truck with running boards, with a silver toolbox in the rear bed, and running lights on the top of the cab.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect vehicle headed eastbound on State Highway 11 toward I-94 with the UTV and its trailer.
"Be cautious:' Racine Co. Sheriff's Office responds to over a dozen vehicles in ditches
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to allow extra time for travel and to be cautious.
Man hospitalized after snowmobile accident in Racine County
TOWN OF DOVER -- A 23-year-old man is being treated for injuries after suffering a snowmobile accident late Saturday night, Jan. 20.According to officials, deputies were called to the snowmobile trails near CTH A and Sharp Rd.
Man transported by Flight for Life after crash in Racine County, speed believed to be a factor
RACINE COUNTY -- One person was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life Sunday night, Jan. 13 following a single-vehicle crash in the Town of Burlington.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the driver struck a utility pole on Yahnke Road near McHenry Street around 9:10 p.m.When crews arrived on scene, they located a 19-year-old man trapped inside the vehicle.
K-9 Officer ‘Karma’ is changing the way the Racine County Sheriff’s Office fights cyber crime
RACINE COUNTY -- What does a cellphone smell like?
Waukesha man arrested for 8th OWI offense the day before his wedding
RACINE COUNTY -- A 47-year-old Waukesha man has been charged with his 8th OWI offense -- arrested the day before his wedding.Kevin Tarbox faces one count of OWI, 7th, 8th or 9th offense, general alcohol concentration enhancer.A criminal complaint lists this history of OWI convictions:
Officials: Waukesha man facing 8th OWI after being arrested in Racine
RACINE -- A Waukesha man is facing his 8th OWI offense after being arrested in Racine Friday night, Dec. 28.According to officials, a Racine County Deputy was on routine patrol when he saw an SUV pass him on northbound I-94/41 from County Highway KR, driving much faster than the posted speed limit of 60 mph.
Body of woman recovered, ID'd after vehicle went into Lake Michigan in Racine
RACINE -- A woman's body was recovered after her vehicle went into Lake Michigan near Racine's North Beach area Sunday, Dec. 30.
Burlington man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense in crash that left 97-year-old passenger hurt
RACINE COUNTY -- A 55-year-old Burlington man was arrested for his third OWI offense after a crash on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County -- where the vehicle he was driving struck a tree.It happened on County Highway A near 63rd Drive around noon.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said the driver and his passenger, a 97-year-old man, were both taken to the hospital.
Driver arrested for 6th OWI offense in Racine County as part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County sheriff's officials said four people were arrested on Saturday night, Dec. 15 into Sunday morning, Dec. 16, on the second day of the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign aimed at curbing impaired driving.
Racine County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9 Officer 'Karma'
RACINE COUNTY -- A new K-9 officer with special abilities is reporting for duty at the Racine County Sheriff's Office.K-9 Officer "Karma" is a year-and-a-half-old English lab retriever who started her career training to be a service dog but after several months, it was determined she's a better fit as an electronic detection K-9.
'Turn yourself in:' 61-year-old man found dead on side of highway after hit-and-run in Racine Co.
TOWN OF RAYMOND -- Investigators in Racine County need your help after a man was found dead on the side of the road in the Town of Raymond Tuesday night, Nov. 27 -- the victim of a hit-and-run.
Burlington man, 59, arrested for OWI, 7th offense after vehicle struck fire hydrant
RACINE COUNTY -- A Burlington man was arrested for his seventh OWI offense Sunday evening, Nov. 25 in Burlington.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 6:30 p.m, deputies responded to the area of S.
Racine County woman threatens to kick deputies in the teeth; arrested for 6th OWI
RACINE COUNTY -- A 42-year-old Racine County woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated on Friday, Nov. 23 -- her sixth offense.
Franksville man cited for OWI after collision between 2 trucks
TOWN OF DOVER -- A 60-year-old Franksville man has been cited for operating while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Dover on Thursday morning, Nov. 15.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office say shortly after 11 a.m. deputies responded to a collision on State Highway 20 just east of Britton Rd.
'No excuse:' Cudahy man faces 3rd OWI, accused of driving drunk with 10-year-old child in vehicle
CALEDONIA -- A 38-year-old Cudahy man is accused of driving drunk with a 10-year-old child in the vehicle.
Minimum security inmate back in custody after walking away from work release site
Update: Inmate Kevin Currie has been apprehended by officials and is back in custody.RACINE COUNTY -- A search is underway after a Sturtevant Transitional Facility inmate walked away from a work release site in Racine County.The incident was reported to the Racine County Sheriff's Office.Kevin Currie, convicted in Milwaukee, is described as a male, black, standing 5'7" tall, weighing 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.