Milwaukee man arrested for his 10th OWI offense in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man for his 10th OWI.Timothy Conley of Milwaukee was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th just before 12:30 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials were notified of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 near County Highway K.
Deputies pull over driver on I-94, recover "two bags of death"
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say a traffic stop turned into a major heroin arrest on Wednesday, March 12th.Sheriff's officials initiated the traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon -- just after 12:30 p.m.Officials were stopping a vehicle that was headed northbound on I-94.The vehicle was reportedly stopped for various traffic violations."We're looking beyond the stop, and when we look beyond the stop and start asking more important questions and making observations on the inside of the vehicle, and asking additional questions -- this is the fruit of our labor, if you will," Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said.A passenger in the vehicle was searched, and 210.3 grams of heroin were discovered on his person.
Racine Co. Sheriff plans to outfit his department with Narcan
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff wants all of his deputies to carry "Narcan" with them on calls -- and says he will do so, once Governor Walker signs off on it.
Teri Jendusa Nicolai celebrates 10th anniversary of survival
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- It has been 10 years since a Racine County woman, Teri Jendusa Nicolai, was abducted, beaten and left for dead in a freezing storage locker.
Two injured in snowmobile crash in Town of Yorkville
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say two people were injured in a snowmobile crash on Sunday, January 26th.It happened near Spring Street and 61st Drive in the Town of Yorkville.Sheriff's officials say the crash site was located about a half-mile from the nearest road.An initial investigation revealed the snowmobile was traveling southwest across a farm field and did not stop for a large drainage canal.Officials say the snowmobile flew approximately 35 feet, landing in the bottom of the canal nearly 20 feet down.Officials say the snowmobile was not being operated on a marked snowmobile trail.Both of those injured were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.It was determined that alcohol was a factor in this crash.The snowmobile operator was cited for intoxicated operation of a snowmobile as well as causing injury by intoxicated operation of a snowmobile.The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Deputies patrol snowmobile trails for impaired drivers
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- With heavy snowfall this winter season, more snowmobilers are getting out on the trails -- and deputies are on the lookout for reckless and impaired drivers.As more snow comes down, officials see less traffic on the highways and more on the trails.
Officials believe man took West Bend girl against her will
RACINE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man is facing several charges -- accused of taking his 17-year-old West Bend girlfriend against her will.Racine County Sheriff's officials are investigating a call they received on Sunday, January 12th indicating a female was forced into a vehicle against her will at the Citgo gas station at 611 S.
Racine County Sheriff warns drivers to stay off the roads
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office says it has already been a busy week and is bracing for the next few days of bitter cold.
Racine Sheriff's staff to be recognized for saving life of inmate
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling on Wednesday, December 18th is set to honor
Racine man accused of bilking elderly man of more than $65,000
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- 68-year-old James Waldrop of Racine faces a felony count of theft for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 from an elderly Racine man over a period of four years.According to the criminal complaint, the victim's relatives called police after they "determined that between September 30, 2009 and July 16, 2012, (the victim) had conducted 287 transactions totaling $65,502.57 that he had given to Jimmie Waldrop based on his representation that Mr.
Body pulled from ReefPoint Marina identified
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office has identified the body of a 58-year-old man pulled from the water at ReefPoint Marina in Racine on Sunday, October 20th.The man is identified as Richard Franzese of Hoffman Estates, Illinois.Officials say while the investigation into this case is ongoing, "everything thus far appears to be consistent with an accidental drowning."
Racine Co. deputy returns man with dementia to his home
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County sheriff's deputy who came upon a man with dementia on Wednesday, October 16th safely returned him to his home.The deputy was patrolling the north middle area of Racine County on Wednesday when he spotted a man walking down the side of the road.
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in Racine County
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's Deputies seized marijuana and about $14,000 in cash during a traffic stop that happened on I-94 in the Town of Yorkville on September 17th.The SUV was pulled over for equipment violations.
Racine Co. Sheriff warns of "Jamaican Lottery" scam
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is seen an increase in the number of complaints regarding a "Jamaican Lottery" scam.Officials say the lottery scam and those that run it contact victims via the mail, phone and e-mail.
Marijuana growing operation discovered in Racine County
WATERFORD (WITI) -- Authorities from the Racine County Sheriff's Office and Racine County Metro Drug Unit discovered a marijuana growing operation at a residence on River Street in the Village of Waterford.The operation was found on Friday, September 6th around 8:45 a.m. inside the apartment of 51-year-old Jeffrey Kolby.During a search of the home, Metro Agents and RASO Investigators located 14 marijuana plants being grown inside a bedroom.
Officials seeking suspect in attempted strong armed robbery
WATERFORD (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a white female in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery at the Village of Waterford Food Mart.According to officials, Racine County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Village of Waterford Food Mart for a report of an attempted robbery around 11:18 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd.Police say an unidentified white female entered the store, waited for another patron to exit, and then approached the store clerk and demanded cash from the register.
Suspicious death investigated in Town of Waterford
WATERFORD (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious death of a 52-year-old Town of Waterford man on Monday, August 19th.Officials responded to the victim's residence on Monday -- and found him unresponsive.
Racine man accused of sending threatening text messages
RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A 42-year-old Racine man is accused of texting obsessively.
19 cats removed from Racine home during formal eviction
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials say 19 cats were removed from a home on Phillips Avenue when officials were serving an eviction at the home at the request of the home's landlord.Sheriff's officials say when the eviction was served Thursday morning, June 27th, the tenant wasn't home, but 19 cats found in the home were taken to the Humane Society.Officials say the cats appeared to be in good health, and there was food and water available for them, as well as a litter box.It is unclear at this time whether the tenant has yet been located.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.