2 arrested after pursuit reaching speeds of up to 104 mph in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were arrested Monday, October 23rd following a pursuit after a traffic stop in Racine County -- with the pursuit reaching speeds of up to 104 miles-per-hour.It began around 9:00 a.m. on State Highway 20 near Old Yorkville Road.
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office: 61-year-old man found dead in Pritchard Park
RACINE -- Racine officials tell FOX6 News a 61-year-old man was found deceased in Pritchard Park on Saturday, October 21st.The Racine County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene around 2:23 p.m., and located the deceased man near a picnic table.Although it is an active investigation, officials say his death does not appear to be suspicious.The Racine County Sheriff's Office extends their condolences to the man's family.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Equipment weighing 3 tons stolen from Town of Burlington construction site
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of two pieces of construction equipment -- pieces that weigh roughly 6,000 pounds each.Officials say the theft at a church construction site in the Town of Burlington between the dates of September 16th and October 3rd.
Reckless driver arrested for 2nd OWI; drugs and shotgun found in vehicle
RACINE -- A man traveling northbound on I-94 has been arrested after reports he drove recklessly at a high rate of speed with no headlights Saturday, October 14th.The Racine County Sheriff's Office said the suspect's vehicle struck another northbound vehicle from behind -- causing an accident, before the driver fled the scene.Officials were then advised that this vehicle was recently involved in a pursuit in a neighboring jurisdiction.
Racine Co. sheriff's officials seek red Chevy Cruze stolen during string of garage thefts
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office are looking for a vehicle stolen during a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles and garages in the Union Grove/Yorkville areas early Thursday, October 12th.According to a post on the RCSO's Facebook page, there were multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles and garages early Thursday, and an investigation revealed items were taken from unlocked vehicles.The suspect(s) were able to get away with a 2012 red Chevy Cruze with Wisconsin license plate number: 351 SLP.Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (262) 636-3323.If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers of Racine County at 888-636-9330.
Officials: Body of Union Grove H.S. student recovered from Town of Dover pond
TOWN OF DOVER -- Officials from the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday, September 20th they were conducting a death investigation in the area of Deer Meadow Drive and Felicia Run in the Town of Dover.
1 of 2 accused of locking girl in dog cage in Racine County set for trial
RACINE COUNTY -- One of two accused of keeping a nine-year-old girl in a dog cage in the Town of Norway is set for trial.
"Closure to the families:" Suspect in custody, another on the run in 2000 homicide of Juanita Zdroik
RACINE -- It's a grisly murder that went unsolved for nearly two decades.
"An incentive:" Lynn Rickard's husband offers $50K in retirement funds for info. in wife's disappearance
KANSASVILLE -- Lynn Rickard vanished from her Kansasville mobile home without a trace on June 25th, and her husband has doubled a reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
"Sickened at what I witnessed:" 9-year-old girl locked in dog cage at Racine County home; 2 arrested
RACINE COUNTY -- It's one of the worst cases of alleged child abuse Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling says he's ever seen.
Family of Lynn Rickard increases reward for information on missing woman to $50K
RACINE -- The family of Lynn Rickard indicated on Thursday, September 7th that the family has increased the reward amount from $25,000 to $50,000.
3 arrested in Racine County, accused of stealing scrap metal from business
RACINE COUNTY -- Three people were taken into custody early Wednesday morning, September 6th for stealing scrap metal from a Racine County business.According to authorities, at approximately 2:30 a.m. a deputy patrolling the Grandview Parkway businesses observed suspicious activity at the Racine Metal Fab company -- located on Grand View Parkway in the Town of Yorkville.The deputy observed a vehicle parked between the scrap metal containers with occupants in the vehicle.
Police work to ID victim with ties to Milwaukee amid death investigation in Racine Co.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are working with the Racine County Sheriff's Office in an effort to confirm the identity of a victim amid a death investigation in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.Police said the deceased is believed to have ties to the Milwaukee area.The body was discovered Wednesday morning, August 30th.A cause of death is under investigation.Again -- officials are working to confirm the victim's identity.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Body recovered from Lake Michigan now identified as Waupaca man
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says the deceased person recovered from Lake Michigan on Sunday, August 27th has been identified as 48-year-old Christopher Melik of Waupaca.Officials say it is not believed that Melik’s death is suspicious in nature.Sheriff’s officials said Melik's body was located around 2:00 p.m. after a citizen report of what appeared to be a body in the water south of Meyer Park.
Officials need help identifying man after body pulled from Lake Michigan in Racine
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office need your help identifying a man whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan in Racine Sunday afternoon, August 27th.Sheriff's officials said the body was located around 2:00 p.m. after a citizen report of what appeared to be a body in the water south of Meyer Park.
Officials identify 4-year-old boy who drowned at Browns Lake
BURLINGTON -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office released on Wednesday, August 23rd the identity of a four-year-old boy who drowned at Browns Lake on Monday.
Union Grove woman accused of making up story about being taken hostage
UNION GROVE -- A 34-year-old Union Grove woman faces multiple charges for allegedly making up a story about being taken hostage by drug dealers.The accused is Amber Pfeiffer -- and she faces the following criminal charges:
4-year-old Racine boy drowns in Browns Lake while swimming with friends and siblings
RACINE -- A four-year-old has died after drowning at Browns Lake in Fischer Park on Monday evening, August 21st.The Racine County Sheriff's squads were dispatched just before 5:30 p.m. for a missing four-year-old boy.
19-year-old arrested on drug charges after search warrants executed on 2 homes in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 19-year-old Racine County man was arrested Thursday, August 10th as search warrants were executed in Racine and Caledonia.The man was taken into custody at a home on Indian Trail near Elderberry Road in Caledonia.
Racine County Sheriff's Office: Multiple arrests made during 'Operation Lifesaver' drug bust
RACINE COUNTY -- Agents with the Racine County Metro Drug Unit executed four narcotics related search warrants at residences in the City of Racine Tuesday, August 8th as part of the "Operation Lifesaver" initiative.