"Crime really drops:" After success in Mount Pleasant, Racine, alderman wants to open COP House in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A program to reduce crime and improve relationships between police and residents has worked so well in Mount Pleasant and Racine, a Milwaukee alderman wants to open a so-called COP House in Milwaukee.
Prosecutors: 2 of 3 charged in fatal shooting in Racine are gang members who were targeting rivals
RACINE -- Two more people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Deshaun Jordan, gunned down near 16th and Phillips in Racine on August 6th as he walked back from a fish fry.
Gang member charged in fatal shooting said he fired because he thought group of men had gun
RACINE -- A 17-year-old, who prosecutors say is a gang member, is facing homicide charges, accused in connection with a fatal shooting near 16th and Phillips in Racine.
20-year-old man shot, killed in alley near 16th and Phillips in Racine: "Sadly, it's the norm"
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Sunday night, August 6th in the area of 16th and Phillips.
Racine County Sheriff's Office investigates drowning at North Beach
RACINE -- Racine police confirm there was a drowning at North Beach on Sunday evening, July 30th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.The Racine County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
"Can't imagine the grief:" Loved ones gather for vigil after 3-year-old boy fatally shot in the chest
RACINE -- A funeral will be held Wednesday, July 19th for a three-year-old boy shot and killed in his apartment in Racine.
"Person of interest" in custody after 3-year-old boy found fatally shot inside Racine home
RACINE -- Racine police say a three-year-old boy was found fatally shot inside a home near 18th and Howe early Wednesday morning, July 12th.
Racine police: 2 dead after speeding vehicle slammed into tree at Erie and South Street
RACINE -- Two people were killed in a crash involving a single vehicle in Racine Saturday, June 17th.It happened near Erie Street and South Street.Police said a preliminary investigation has revealed the driver of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed lost control of the vehicle and it struck a tree.The driver and passenger were in critical condition when first responders arrived, but both later died as a result of their injuries.The driver has been identified as 22-year-old Amber Hetland.
Prosecutors: LSD-soaked Sour Patch Kids, marijuana, MDMA found in Racine man's home
RACINE -- A Racine man is facing drug charges, and prosecutors say he admitted to having LSD-soaked Sour Patch Kids, among other drugs, in a freezer in his home.51-year-old Ronald Romnek faces four charges:
Prosecutors: Pursuit, crash suspect let into home in Racine after telling residents he was hurt
RACINE -- A Racine man is facing charges, accused in connection with a crash that occurred in a front lawn near Melvin and Erie on Memorial Day, May 29th.
Unsolved murder: 3 years later, Racine police issue appeal for info. in death of Joseph Walker
RACINE -- On Wednesday, May 31st, the three-year anniversary of the homicide of Joseph Walker, Racine police again issued an appeal for information.
2 taken to jail after vehicle crashes in front yard in Racine during pursuit
RACINE -- A vehicle crashed in a front yard in Racine -- near Erie and Melvin Monday, May 28th during a pursuit.Police tell FOX6 News the pursuit ensued when the driver did not stop for an officer.
Men out on bond in drug cases face new charges after 1 allegedly ate gas station donuts
RACINE COUNTY -- Two Racine men are facing charges that stem from a gas station theft involving two donuts.37-year-old Kevin Lynch faces one count of misdemeanor retail theft -- intentionally taking less than $500.32-year-old Brenton Johnson faces two counts of felony bail jumping (repeater).According to a criminal complaint, Lynch on Monday, May 22nd ate two donuts at a Speedway gas station in Caledonia, and then took off.
1 year in prison for former Badgers RB Brent Moss, convicted on drug charges
RACINE COUNTY -- Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Brent Moss on Tuesday, May 16th was sentenced to prison in connection with two drug cases filed against him.45-year-old Moss in February pleaded no contest to one count of possession of cocaine (second+ offense), and he was convicted.
Brother of Racine homicide victim arrested, accused of pulling handgun in retaliation
RACINE -- A relative of a Racine homicide victim is accused of pulling a handgun in retaliation.29-year-old David Canady was arrested Sunday, May 14th in Racine.
Racine takes part in Peace Officers Memorial Day: "Never know if you're going to make it home"
RACINE -- On a quiet morning in Racine's Hantschel Park, bagpipes cut through the air as part of a nationwide recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.“We leave our families every day and you just never know if you’re going to make it home or not, so it’s just for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, in support of the community," said Racine Police Chief Art Howell.The annual ceremony honors law enforcement professionals that gave their lives in the line of duty, like the 17 police officers or sheriff’s deputies from Racine County.
"What happened?" Racine police investigate homicide; man died at hospital
RACINE -- Racine police on Sunday, May 7th were called out to the scene of a fatal shooting at Memorial and Winslow.Police said around 5:00 p.m., 20-year-old Harry Canady Jr.
Racine PD: Businesses, residents urged to register surveillance cameras in crime-fighting effort
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department introduced on Thursday, May 4th its new Community Camera Program.Racine police are now asking business owners and residents to register for the program.