Racine woman accused of recording video of sex with 17-year-old boy
RACINE -- A woman who worked for an organization contracted by the Racine Unified School District is facing charges, accused of recording video of herself having sex with a 17-year-old boy.Amanda Eckblad, 22, of Racine, faces one count of possession of child pornography and one count of sexual intercourse with a child.According to a criminal complaint, Eckblad's phone was confiscated by investigators after she was arrested by Racine police amid allegations she had been having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy.
21-year-old man charged in connection to deadly shooting in Racine
RACINE -- A 21-year-old Racine man has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Monday, June 25.
Racine police: Man wearing 'The Punisher' baseball cap robs Johnson Bank
RACINE -- Racine police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a bank robbery.
Homicide investigation: Man found with gunshot wound at scene of crash in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a homicide that happened early Monday morning, June 25.
Racine group home employee accused of punching resident over cheeseburger
RACINE -- A worker at a Racine group home is accused of punching a resident multiple times, all because of a cheeseburger.Investigators say Canei Brown, 19, was working third shift at a group home that houses disabled residents last month.A man staying there says Brown punched him several times after he ate a hamburger that must have belonged to her.The criminal complaint states the victim stated, "Canei she whooped my (expletive); she's very strong; over a cheeseburger."Brown is charged with disorderly conduct and a felony count of "intentionally abusing patients - causing bodily harm."
Competency exam ordered for Racine man accused of beating 10-month-old puppy with pipe
RACINE -- A competency examination has been ordered for a man facing charges in connection with the alleged beating of a dog now under the care of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
WHS officials: 'Orthopedic injury' found amid investigation into puppy beaten with pipe
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Humane Society on Thursday, June 14 issued an update on Rocky, a 10-month-old puppy alleged to have been beaten with a pipe, now being cared for at WHS' Milwaukee campus.
$35K in damage: Vehicle fire spreads to home in Racine, Red Cross assisting 6 people
RACINE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, June 14 responded to the scene of a vehicle fire near 11th and Center.
Investigators: Paintball strikes outside Dunham's Sports lead Racine police to suspect's weed stash
RACINE -- Paintball strikes outside a retail store in Racine, led investigators to the alleged trigger man's weed stash.According to a criminal complaint, on April 13 officials were called to investigate a shots fired incident at Dunham's Sports in Racine.
2 Racine men charged in connection with death of woman found 'wrapped' in a blanket
RACINE -- Two Racine men have been charged in connection with the suspicious death of a woman.
Racine officer accused of using excessive force on student
RACINE — A Racine police officer is accused of using excessive force against a Park High School student in 2015.The Journal Times reports 37-year-old Brinelle Nabors made his initial appearance Thursday on a felony count of misconduct in public office and misdemeanor counts of battery and disorderly conduct.
Police investigating suspicious death of woman in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating the death of a woman and they are calling her death suspicious.The woman's body was found on North Memorial Drive near West Street in Racine, shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.Racine police are asking anyone who may know anything to give them a call.
Man hospitalized after being shot in the face in Racine neighborhood
RACINE -- Authorities in Racine responded to a shooting early Friday morning, May 4 and they discovered a man on the street who was shot in the face.
Body cam video captures police pursuit from Milwaukee to Racine; 'Speeds are at 100'
MILWAUKEE -- A high-speed, multi-city chase leads police from Milwaukee to Racine in pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple other crimes.It was a Sunday night in March when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in a homicide and armed robbery.
Shooting victim dies 2 days after incident in City of Racine
RACINE -- Racine police say a man who was shot at 11th and Grand Ave.
Prosecutors: Man who fled scene of crash that injured 2 tried telling investigators he'd been carjacked
RACINE -- Prosecutors say a man who fled the scene of a crash in which two people were hurt told investigators he was the victim of a carjacking.Orshann Mckinney, 40, of Racine faces two counts of hit-and-run causing injury.According to a criminal complaint, on Friday, April 20, police responded to the area near 18th Street and Flett Avenue in Racine for a report of a reckless driver.
Racine men accused of firing paintball guns at vehicles, pedestrians; marijuana found at home
RACINE -- Two Racine men are facing charges, accused of firing paintball guns at vehicles and pedestrians.
Former high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting students sentenced to prison
KENOSHA COUNTY -- A former high school teacher in Kenosha, accused of sexually assaulting students at Tremper High School and Indian Trail High School has been sentenced in one of two cases filed against him.In court on Tuesday, April 10, Douglas Richmond, 42, was sentenced to serve three years in prison and two years extended supervision.
Mother calls police on son, accused of paying for pot with fake $100 bill; then giving away brother's Xbox
RACINE -- Prosecutors in Racine County say a young man from Racine tried paying for marijuana with a fake $100 bill, and then gave his younger brother's Xbox to the dealer to make up for the debt once he was confronted by the dealer.