14-year-old Starbuck Middle School student charged, accused of passing medication at school

14-year-old Starbuck Middle School student charged, accused of passing medication at school

RACINE -- FOX6 News has learned charges have been filed against a 14-year-old Starbuck Middle School student accused of passing out prescription medication at school last Thursday, January 28th.Five students had to be taken to the hospital, where they were treated and released.Racine County District Attorney Richard Chiapete tells FOX6 News a 10-count juvenile petition was filed in which the 14-year-old was charged with five counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and five counts of delivery of a prescription drug.It's unclear what type of medication was allegedly handed out by this student, or where this student may have gotten the medication.Officials were notified of this case around 1:40 p.m. on Thursday.Police said the five students taken to the hospital were between the ages of 13 and 14.

Man arrested, charged in connection with Racine home invasion, sexual assault

Man arrested, charged in connection with Racine home invasion, sexual assault

RACINE -- A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a Racine home invasion during which a 69-year-old woman was sexually assaulted.It happened on Saturday, December 12th shortly before 5:00 a.m. at a home near Martin Luther King Drive and Hamilton Street in Racine.Police say responding officers learned a suspect forcibly entered the home and sexually assaulted the woman.Dexter Swanagan is facing two counts of second degree sexual assault, aggravated battery, burglary to an occupied residence and felony intimidation.DNA evidence led police to Swanagan.Police say Swanagan has been in custody since December 17th due to pending drug charges.Swanagan will be in court on February 3rd for his preliminary hearing in this case.

Racine police: Three teenagers in custody, accused of following, assaulting and robbing two people

Racine police: Three teenagers in custody, accused of following, assaulting and robbing two people

RACINE -- Racine police say three teenagers are in custody in connection with a strong-armed robbery/assault that happened on Sunday, January 3rd.Police say shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the area near Hamilton Street and Superior Street in Racine for a report of a strong-armed robbery/assault.Upon arrival at the scene, officers identified two victims who indicated they were assaulted and robbed of personal belongings.Both victims told police they were followed by three suspects to an area where they were stopped, assaulted and robbed.A female victim indicated her purse was taken.A male victim told police several items were taken from him, including clothing items.Both of these victims said they knew two of the suspects.Two 17-year-old suspects and a 16-year-old suspect were taken into custody at a home.A search warrant was executed at the home, and items taken in the incident were located and identified.

Racine police: Six-year-old girl struck by vehicle near State & Summit; driver in custody

Racine police: Six-year-old girl struck by vehicle near State & Summit; driver in custody

RACINE -- Racine police say a six-year-old girl was hit by a car in Racine on Wednesday afternoon, December 16th.It happened near the intersection of State Street and Summit Avenue around 4:00 p.m.Police say it's believed the girl darted out into traffic.She was taken to the hospital, and is expected to be OK.The driver was taken into custody as a result of the crash.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

"Really scary:" Racine police say 69-year-old woman sexually assaulted during home invasion

"Really scary:" Racine police say 69-year-old woman sexually assaulted during home invasion

RACINE -- Racine police are seeking a suspect in connection with a home invasion during which a 69-year-old woman was sexually assaulted.It happened on Saturday, December 12th shortly before 5:00 a.m. at a home near Martin Luther King Drive and Hamilton Street in Racine.Police say responding officers learned a suspect forcibly entered the home and sexually assaulted the woman.Investigators are following several leads, and continue to process evidence.Police are looking for a light-skinned, black male, standing 5'10" tall.This crime has shocked many who live in the area."I thought we were pretty safe around this neighborhood," one neighbor said. "To hear about this right on our block, that`s scary.

Racine police: Young suspects in custody after armed robbery; ages 13, 14, and 15

Racine police: Young suspects in custody after armed robbery; ages 13, 14, and 15

RACINE -- Racine police say three young suspects were arrested following an armed robbery that happened on Monday night, December 7th.Around 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery near Hamilton Street and Geneva Street.There, they spoke with two victims, who indicated they were in a parked vehicle in front of a home in the area when they were approached by four males.One of the suspects produced a handgun and pointed it at the victims -- demanding a bag one of the victims was carrying.When the victim refused, that victim was struck in the head with the butt of the handgun.The suspects then grabbed the bag and fled the scene.Officers later located three suspects matching the description of the offenders in this incident nearby.They were arrested, and transported to juvenile detention.