Teen clinging to ice chunk rescued from Lake Michigan
RACINE -- A 15-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling into the icy waters of Lake Michigan Wednesday night, Feb. 20.
2 Racine teens accused of battery, firearm possession, attempted homicide
RACINE -- A 15-year-old Racine boy and an 18-year-old Racine man are facing multiple charges after being accused of assault, attempted homicide and illegal firearm possession.Adam Herring, 15, and Eric Otto, 18, are facing the following charges:
Racine woman accused of stabbing 59-year-old man in wheelchair
RACINE -- A 57-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a disabled man in his apartment.Carole Knudtson is facing one count aggravated battery, one count resisting an agency and one count second-degree recklessly endangering safety after the alleged incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers responded to a rescue call near Maryland and Kentucky on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Racine woman accused of breaking into group home to steal $30 piggy bank
RACINE -- A Racine woman is facing multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a group home and stealing a resident's piggy bank.Melissa Thomas, 31, is facing one count burglary and one count bail jumping.
Racine police officer found not guilty in excessive force trial
RACINE -- Racine Police Officer Brinelle Nabors was found not guilty on Friday, Jan. 11 in his excessive force trial.Officer Nabors is accused of punching a 14-year-old in the face while arresting him back in 2015.Prosecutors say the student was not physically threatening to the officer and Nabors had other options.The defense says Nabors was just following his training but prosecutors disputed that.
Defense says Racine police officer in student battery case was using his training; jury deliberates
RACINE COUNTY -- Closing arguments concluded Thursday, Jan. 10 in Racine County.
Racine police investigate shooting that left 36-year-old man dead; no one in custody
RACINE — Racine police are investigating a fatal shooting.Authorities said officers responded to an alley on Hickory Grove Avenue near De Koven Avenue for a report of shots fired about 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10.The found a 36-year-old man with gunshot wounds.
'Getting rough out there:' Police issue warning after delivery drivers in Racine are robbed
RACINE -- Police on Monday, Dec. 31 sent out a warning after several restaurant delivery drivers in Racine were robbed.
Body of woman recovered, ID'd after vehicle went into Lake Michigan in Racine
RACINE -- A woman's body was recovered after her vehicle went into Lake Michigan near Racine's North Beach area Sunday, Dec. 30.
'You have to answer for what you did:' Racine police sergeant accused of driving impaired, causing crash
RACINE -- A Racine police sergeant is accused of driving impaired and causing a devastating crash.
Racine man accused of repeatedly hitting man with bat; victim found 'unconscious and bleeding'
RACINE -- A 26-year-old Racine man faces multiple charges in connection with the baseball bat beating of a man on Christmas Day.
Member of Racine Police Department on leave after crash possibly involving alcohol
RACINE -- Racine police said a member of the Racine Police Department was placed on administrative leave after a crash that might have involved alcohol.The crash happened on Dec. 17, just before 8 p.m., near State Street and Harriet Street.Police said alcohol might have been a factor in the crash.The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and the individual involved was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Update: Police locate 10-year-old boy reported as a 'runaway' in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police on Christmas, Tuesday evening, Dec. 25, asked for help locating a 10-year-old boy reported as a "runaway."Police said they were looking for Kamario Burks, to check his welfare.In an update, police said Burks was found safe.No further details were released.Thank you for helping spread the word!
Search for suspect underway after officer-involved shooting in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are working to track down a suspect tied to an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday night, Dec. 20.
2 arrested after report of 'porch pirates' stealing packages in Racine
RACINE -- Two people were arrested on Thursday morning, Dec. 20 in Racine after it was reported someone was stealing packages from a porch on Arlington Avenue near West Boulevard.Police responded to the area just before 10 a.m. They received a description of the suspect vehicle, which was located a short time later -- and the arrests were made.The two people who were detained were taken to the Racine Police Department for questioning.Police said "during the investigation, it was discovered that there were other packages from other areas of the city. "Investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime.
Prosecutors: Handgun found in bedroom of man accused in shooting of 15-year-old in Racine
RACINE -- A Racine man is facing charges in connection with the shooting of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Dec. 15 near 17th Street and Holmes Avenue.The accused is Antwan Hand, 18, who faces two counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of obstructing an officer.According to a criminal complaint, several .9 mm casings were found in an alley at the scene, with seven laying on the west side of the alley.
2 teens charged, accused of firing 'multiple rounds' at car, house in Racine
RACINE -- Two teenage boys from Racine face criminal charges connected to a shooting incident that unfolded on Saturday, Nov. 24.