Racine Co. Sheriff's Office to place more deputies on roadway

RACINE (WITI) -- In an effort to reach zero deaths on Wisconsin roadways the Racine County Sheriff's Office has received traffic grants to place additional deputies on the road to enforce speed violations, increase seatbelt usage and attempt to deter drunk driving.

Police chase that began in Illinois ends in Racine Co.

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- A police chase that started in Elgin, Illinois ended in Racine County and two people were taken into custody.Elgin police say they spotted the suspects around 2:30 Saturday morning leaving a Sam's Club that was burglarized a few minutes before.As the men got into a pickup truck and drove off, they allegedly hit two officers.

Racine Co. man accused of lewd behavior due in court

RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine County man charged with multiple counts of exposing a child to harmful materials and lewd and lascivious behavior is expected in court on Monday afternoon, April 15th.Officials say the accused, now identified as William Grube of Rochester, was "observed to be standing nude at his bedroom window watching children with binoculars" on Friday, April 13th.The owner of the child care facility across from Grube's residence called police after several parents had informed her of being watched and possibly photographed by a neighbor as they dropped their children off.Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Racine County Sheriff’s Department at 262-636-3175.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Racine Co. man arrested for lewd & lascivious behavior

RACINE CO. (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of suspicious circumstances at a group child care and preschool.On Friday, April 13th, the Sheriff's Detective Bureau was called to the facility in the Village of Rochester.

Racine Co. Sheriff's officials investigating attempted child abduction

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials are investigating an attempted child abduction in the Village of Waterford.Officials say the incident occurred on Wednesday, February 20th around 3:30 p.m.The child abduction attempt was reported by a 15-year-old girl’s father who stated that the attempt happened in the 200 block of Washington St.Officials responded to the area and made contact with the 15-year-old female victim and her family.The victim reported that as she was walking home a late 90s or early 2000s silver vehicle similar to a Buick Regal drove passed her and then stopped.

Racine man, woman arrested after officials discover drugs in residence

RACINE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested after Sheriff's officials executed a search warrant at their residence and discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia.The search warrant was executed Tuesday morning, February 12th in the 3300 block of 9th Avenue in Racine.Officials discovered more than 11 pounds of marijuana, 14.4 grams of cocaine, drug packaging and drug paraphernalia.Two handguns, an assault rifle and ammunition were also recovered from the residence.The street value of the marijuana is approximately $57,500.Investigators also seized a very large amount of name brand clothing items to include jeans, shirts, jackets, shoes and approximately 75 bottles of quality cologne, all brand new with store tags still attached, and $2,775 in US Currency.Officials say the investigation is ongoing.The man and women were taken to the Racine County Jail, with pending charges of:

Racine Co. Sheriff's Office receives generous donation

RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine County Sheriff’s Office received a $6,300 donation from Union Grove businessman Doug Coleman to purchase a new COMMAND THERMAL IMAGER by FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) camera and video recorder.  

Racine Co. releases new image of 1999 'Jane Doe'

RACINE (AP) -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office has released a new facial reconstruction photo of an unidentified woman whose body was found in a Raymond cornfield 13 years ago.

Racine Co. Sheriff investigates bag of election materials

RACINE -- Racine County Sheriff's officials confirmed Thursday, June 14th they are investigating a bag reportedly containing various election materials found outside Racine's Cesar Chavez Community Center, which served as a polling place during recall voting.

One arrested, several hurt in Racine Co. road rage incident

RACINE CO. -- One man was arrested and taken to the Racine County Jail after an incident of alleged road rage in the Town of Burlington late Tuesday evening.Investigators say the incident involved several individuals and two vehicles and began shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday.