23-year-old man remains in critical condition after being pulled from water at Quarry Lake
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Racine County officials have identified the man who was pulled from the water by good Samaritans at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, August 5th.
Suspects in latest break-in at Manheim Auto Auction are juveniles from Milwaukee
CALEDONIA -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Monday, August 7th the suspects arrested following a break-in at the Manheim Auto Auction are juveniles.It happened early on August 3rd.Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said several individuals were taken into custody in connection with the attempted theft of vehicles.
Family of Lynn Rickard, missing since June 25th, increases reward in case to $25K
KANSASVILLE -- The family of Lynn Rickard, missing from Kansasville since June 25th is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.The original reward of $10,000 was increased to $25,000 on Monday, August 7th.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Racine County Sheriff's Office immediately.In July, the Milwaukee Police Department's Mounted Unit assisted with the search for Rickard.
Father and son pull man from water at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant: "Praying he makes it"
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 23-year-old man was pulled from the water at Quarry Lake Park in Mount Pleasant in Racine County Saturday, August 5th by good Samaritans -- and taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.It happened around 4:30 p.m.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in regarding a man in the water at Quarry Lake Park, struggling to keep his head above water -- screaming.
Racine County Sheriff's Office investigates drowning at North Beach
RACINE -- Racine police confirm there was a drowning at North Beach on Sunday evening, July 30th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.The Racine County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
Racine County Sheriff's Office continues search for Lynn Rickard using mounted unit
KANSASVILLE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office, along with the Milwaukee Police Department's Mounted Unit will continue their search Tuesday, July 11th for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard.
24-year-old man dies following two-vehicle crash in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 24-year-old man has died and another person is hurt following a two-vehicle crash in the 22200 block of Highway 20/Washington Avenue in Racine County Thursday, July 6th.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened just before 3:45 p.m.Officials say initial investigation shows the 24-year-old man was driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla eastbound, when it went into the south gravel shoulder of the road and lost control of the car and ended up crossing the center line, entering the path of a westbound Lexus SUV.
Elderly man tied to chair, pistol whipped, stabbed by suspects who may have followed him home from Summerfest
WATERFORD -- An elderly man was tied to a chair in his Waterford home, pistol whipped and stabbed by suspects who then stole cash, officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday, July 5th, and deputies say the suspects may have followed him home from Summerfest.It happened early Wednesday, around 12:30 a.m. Officials say the man was buying and selling tickets outside Summerfest, and soon, it appears two men followed him to Racine County.Sheriff's officials said a report came in regarding an elderly man "calling for help in the roadway" in the area near Elm Island Drive near Tamarack Trail in Waterford.
Burlington woman faces 2 counts of OWI, accused of causing crash that injured 2 motorcyclists
BURLINGTON -- A 46-year-old Burlington woman is facing charges after two motorcyclists had to be taken to the hospital following a crash on the Fourth of July on Durand Avenue near Fischer Park.
Search for Lynn Rickard, missing since June 25th, suspended on the Fourth of July holiday
KANSASVILLE -- The search for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard was suspended Tuesday, July 4th for the Fourth of July holiday.The Kansasville woman left her mobile home Sunday, June 25th and was last seen later that day.The search Monday, July 3rd focused on an area close to the mobile home park where Rickard was last seen, with officials hopeful specialty dogs brought in from Madison would make a difference.As crews combed through a field near his home, Lynn Rickard's husband, John, said Monday he could not bring himself to any Fourth of July cookouts.
Man, woman arrested after they were busted allegedly taking scrap auto parts from Racine Co. dealer
RACINE COUNTY -- A man and woman from Racine were arrested early Monday, July 3rd after officials say they were caught loading vehicle parts into their vehicle behind Zarate's Auto Sales.According to officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 2:00 a.m., deputies on patrol learned of people with flashlights behind Zarate's Auto Sales, located near S. 27th and West 7 Mile Road.When speaking with the man and woman, they told investigators they had permission from the owner of the business to take some of the scrap auto parts.
24-year-old man rescued from Lake Michigan, taken to the hospital in Racine
RACINE -- A 24-year-old man is being treated for possible hypothermia after he was rescued from Lake Michigan near the Root River Sunday, July 2nd.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said around 11:30 a.m., Water Patrol officials were advised of a person in the water yelling for help.
Missing for a week: Cadaver dogs, drones continue to search for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard
KANSASVILLE -- Cadaver dogs and drones will be out again Sunday, July 2nd in the search for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard, who has been missing from Kansasville for a week.Rickard left her home Sunday, June 25th.
Search for Lynn Rickard continues after nearly 1 week of being missing
KANSASVILLE -- It's been six days and still no sign of a Racine County woman.The Racine County Sheriff`s office says 59-year-old Lynn Rickard left on her own last Sunday June 25th.
No active search planned Thursday for Lynn Rickard, unless new info. comes in, or she's spotted
KANSASVILLE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said Thursday, June 29th there is no planned active search for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard Thursday, unless new information comes in or there are possible sightings of the missing woman.
"Non-stop search:" 30 agencies, 130 officials involved in search for Lynn Rickard
KANSASVILLE -- Thirty agencies are involved in the ongoing search for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard, missing since Sunday, June 25th when she left her home in Kansasville.The search resumed Wednesday morning, June 28th.Racine County sheriff's officials announced the following agencies assisting in this search:
Search for Kansasville woman: Husband suspects she is "hiding from being ashamed"
KANSASVILLE -- The search is ongoing for 59-year-old Lynn Rickard, a woman who may be suffering from mental illness -- who requires oxygen, and authorities said they won't give up until they find her.