He drove to Racine to meet a 15-year-old boy, but instead, he was met by law enforcement officials
RACINE (WITI) -- He thought he was talking to a 15-year-old boy -- but it was actually a Racine County Sheriff's investigator!
"Would you like to see the inside of my vehicle?" Potential "stranger danger" under investigation
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say they've been made aware of a possible child enticement incident occurring in the Village of Waterford.Officials say two 14 year olds were approached by a white man -- who apparently asked them if they would like to see the inside of his vehicle.The incident occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Street in the Village of Waterford.Sheriff's officials have been able to determine the suspect is a middle-aged, unshaven white man.
66-year-old man is dead after he had to be rescued from a boat in Racine Sunday morning
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a man is dead after he had to be rescued from a fishing boat on Sunday morning, August 10th.The Racine County Sheriff's Office on Sunday morning -- just before 9:30 a.m. received a call that a 19-foot fishing boat needed help.
Man, woman and dog rescued by Water Patrol in Racine after their sailboat takes on water
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two people in a sailboat, and a dog had to be rescued after their sailboat began taking on water on Sunday afternoon, August 3rd.The Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol took the call just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday.Sheriff's officials say the caller reported he was in a 33-foot sailboat north of Wind Point, about a quarter-mile from shore, that ran aground and was taking on water.The Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol responded to the scene.Officials say the boat's occupants said they were unaware of where the water was entering the boat.
Another pursuit! This one in Racine, Wednesday afternoon; one person in custody
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned of another police pursuit -- this one occurring in Racine County on Wednesday afternoon, July 23rd.Racine County Sheriff's officials say just before 4:30 p.m., a Racine County Sheriff's deputy observed a vehicle being operated northbound on I-94 -- north of County Highway C that he had previously stopped about a half-hour prior.
Racine officials: 32-year-old man in ICU following possible heroin overdose
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Deputies responded to a residence on W.
Skydiver killed Sunday after two skydivers miss their landing in Sturtevant
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a skydiver was killed on Sunday evening, July 20th in Sturtevant.Racine County Sheriff's officials were dispatched to Skydive Midwest just after 5:30 p.m. to the scene of a skydiving accident near 56th Road in Sturtevant.Witnesses told officials two male skydivers missed their landing at Sylvania Airport -- instead landing onto 56th Road adjacent to the airport.One of the skydivers died at the scene, and the second skydiver sustained minor injuries.The cause of the skydiving accident is under investigation.Names of those involved haven't been released.---Skydive Midwest had some trouble in August and October of 2012.On August 25th, 2012, a Skydive Midwest plane was forced to make an emergency landing after developing some mechanical problems.
Racine Co. District Attorney: Actions of officers involved in fatal shooting were "legal, justified"
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County District Attorney Richard Chiapete wrote in a letter to Police Chief Arthel Howell on Monday, July 14th that the actions taken by officers in a recent officer-involved fatal shooting were "legal, justified and necessary."
Can you help Racine Sheriff's officials? Vandalism reported in Rochester, Waterford
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are seeking the public's help in determining who is responsible for vandalism that has caused significant property loss and damage in the Rochester and Waterford areas since late June.Racine County Sheriff's officials say they have received numerous calls regarding vandalism to property in the Waterford and Rochester areas.
Fatal crash: Racine officials investigate collision between car, pickup truck
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened in the Town of Yorkville on Tuesday, July 8th.Officials say a car and pickup truck collided on Plank Rd.
Identified: Man shot and killed by Racine police officer is 37-year-old Rajko Utvic
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have identified the man shot and killed by a Racine police officer on Sunday, July 6th.He is 37-year-old Rajko Utvic of Racine.
Sheriff's officials: Man found unconscious, bleeding inside residence in Town of Norway
TOWN OF NORWAY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say early Saturday morning, July 5th they were called out to a residence in the 6000 block of Loomis Road in the Town of Norway for a man unconscious and bleeding.The man is a 33-year-old from the Town of Norway.He was found by his roommate inside the residence.He was taken to Burlington Memorial Hospital -- and was later transferred to Froedtert Hospital.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the cause of his injuries is under investigation.
Racine County Sheriff's K9 officer helps to quickly apprehend high-speed pursuit suspect
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a high-speed pursuit suspect was able to be taken into custody with the help of a Racine County Sheriff's K9 officer.Sheriff's officials say on June 3rd -- just before 3:45 p.m., the Racine County Communications Center was advised that the Muskego Police Department was involved in a pursuit of a green Saturn which had fled from a traffic stop in Muskego.Muskego police advised they had lost sight of the fleeing vehicle -- and stated the operator had multiple warrants for his arrest and was possibly intoxicated.Just before 4:00 p.m., a Racine County Sheriff's deputy and K9 officer Friday located the vehicle.When the Sheriff's deputy caught up to the suspect vehicle -- the suspect increased his vehicle speed in attempt to get away from the deputy.The deputy attempted to pull the suspect over, and the suspect continued to increase his vehicle speed and refused to stop his vehicle.Sheriff's officials say after a short vehicle pursuit, the suspect stopped his vehicle and fled on food in the Town of Yorkville -- into a cornfield.The Sheriff's deputy and K9 officer Friday chased the suspect on foot.With Friday's assistance, the suspect was quickly taken into custody.The suspect is a 39-year-old man from the Village of Union Grove.He is being held at the Racine County Jail on charges including fleeing and eluding, resisting and obstructing, operating after revocation, bail jumping, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.“Once again, our K9 program has proven to be a valuable tool to this community as Deputy Drewitz and K9 Friday quickly put a stop to a very dangerous and fleeing criminal," Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.
Racine County Sheriff's officials: 30-year-old Waterford man died Friday in violent crash
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a man killed in a crash on Friday morning, June 27th has been positively identified.
Accident: Man dies in car crash, vehicle severed into two parts
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office confirms that a man has died after crashing his car on Friday, June 27th.Officials say that the vehicle was traveling northbound on South Loomis Road in the town of Norway, crossed the center line, and left the road striking a tree.The operator, a 30-year-old male from the Town of Waterford, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Street value of $48,0000: A dozen pounds of high-grade marijuana seized in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, June 25th seized 12 pounds of high-grade marijuana with a street value of $48,000 -- and arrested a 31-year-old man.Around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Agents of the Racine County Metro Drug Unit, working in cooperation with the United States Postal Inspectors executed a search warrant at a home in the 1200 block of Orchard Street in Racine.Along with the marijuana, officials were able to seize an assault-style rifle, a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and ammunition.
They're trained to spot drunk drivers and now DRUGGED drivers too
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- For officers patrolling the roads, there are some obvious "tells" when it comes to spotting drunk drivers.
Suspect in custody: High-speed chase ends in Oak Creek
RACINE/OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a man is in custody after fleeing from deputies following a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon, June 8th.It all started with a traffic stop on I-94 in Racine County just after noon on Sunday.Racine County Sheriff's deputies say when a drug-sniffing dog showed up, the driver got spooked -- and took off.The chase involved speeds of 90+ miles-per-hour and occurred on I-94 from Racine up into Milwaukee County.Deputies say the man took the Drexel Avenue exit and then hopped the median -- crashing into a ditch."Jumped out of a vehicle and a foot chase started.
Water patrol rescues two people, boat takes one water
RACINE (AP) — Rescuers have brought a stranded father and son safely back to shore after their fishing boat filled with water on Lake Michigan off Racine.The Racine County Sheriff's Office says its water patrol responded to a distress call around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, about four miles off shore.
Drivers cited and arrested during Racine's "Click It or Ticket" campaign
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office has announced the results of its "Click It or Ticket" campaign that ran from May 20th through June 2nd.During the deployments, the following citations or arrests were made, according to the Sheriff's Office: