CAPTURED: After 12 hours on the lam, escaped prisoner back in custody
RACINE (WITI) -- 36-year-old Jesus Arroyo, a prisoner who escaped from custody shortly before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2nd, has been found and taken into custody.There was a massive manhunt for Arroyo, considered dangerous and possibly armed, in Racine County on Monday -- after Arroyo escaped from custody."Pretty much everyone who was on duty from our department -- Mount Pleasant and the Sheriff's Department came in," Racine Police Sgt.
Tavern customer shot, killed at American Legion tavern
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during an armed robbery early on Saturday, May 31st.Around 1:30 a.m., a robbery occurred at the American Legion tavern on Douglas Ave.
BUSTED: Racine police nab teens suspected of burglaries
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police have in custody two teenagers who they believe are responsible for a series of burglaries in their city.On Friday, May 30th at about 5:15 a.m., officers responded to a stretch of Arlington Avenue because an alert citizen noticed a couple of suspicious males in a backyard.
Tavern robbery: Police have "person of interest" in custody
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police have a "person of interest" in custody in connection with a tavern robbery that happened late on Thursday, May 29th.The robbery took place at Blues and R&B on Mound Ave.
Could two men arrested in Racine be connected to 21 armed robbery incidents?
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say they have arrested two men — one 42 years old, and one 57 years old, after they were reportedly acting suspicious inside a Racine tavern — and then exited the tavern quickly.
Racine officials to host public meeting about sex offender release
RACINE (WITI) -- The Racine Police Department invites the public to a sex offender notification meeting on Monday May 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Richard Polzin COP House 1900 16th Street.The meeting is in regards to Timothy Smith who will be residing at 1400 Washington Ave.
ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE: Man shot several times
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man is in serious condition after a shooting Friday night, May 17th.
Sidelined by serious illness: Racine K-9 "Marco" is now on the mend
RACINE (WITI) -- Southeastern Wisconsin's K-9 units are a special breed.
BUSTED: Man arrested trying to flee Racine after Beloit homicide
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are announcing the arrest of an individual wanted in an April 25th homicide in Beloit.Racine police say they were contacted by the Beloit Police Department after learning that a homicide suspect may have fled to an address in Racine.Members of the Greater Racine Gang Task Force and Special Investigations Unit began monitoring the home -- and at approximately 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th, a party believed to be the suspect exited the home and left in a vehicle.The vehicle was eventually stopped on I-94 by the State Patrol and Racine County Sheriff's Department.The suspect, a 20-year-old man, was taken into custody without incident.Police say he was in the process of fleeing Racine to a new location.He is being held in the Racine County Sheriff's Department on an active warrant for first degree intentional homicide.Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this crime.
Man accused of stealing from his grandmother, then bought what?
RACINE (WITI) -- A 35-year-old Racine man is accused of stealing his grandmother's debit card to buy UFC tickets, a Crossfit membership and food.
Smash & grab: Car break-in victims feel "violated"
RACINE (WITI) -- Law enforcement officials are investigating after more than a dozen vehicles were broken into overnight Monday, April 21st into Tuesday, April 22nd on Racine's southwest side."Usually it`s pretty quiet here," Cyndy Eckblad said.Eckblad says early Tuesday morning, April 22nd, she and others woke up to the unexpected."I heard this thud, and then I heard kind of a crinkling.
Racine woman arrested for first OWI with child in vehicle
RACINE (WITI) -- A 25-year-old Racine woman was arrested early Friday morning, April 4th for operating while impaired with a child under 16 years of age in the vehicle.According to police, deputies stopped the woman around 3 a.m. in the village of Mount Pleasant for speeding and lane deviation.
23-year-old man charged in death of Dulonden Ratliff in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A 23-year-old Racine man now faces multiple criminal charges for allegedly shooting and killing a man on Saturday, March 29th.
Police investigate fatal shooting near 3rd & Main
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday, March 29th near 3rd and Main.Officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday -- and once on the scene discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Racine police seek suspect(s) in two similar armed robberies
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police hope you can help them identify an armed robbery suspect whom they suspect has committed two similar crimes, just a few days apart.On Saturday, March 22nd, at about 8 p.m. officers were dispatched to the High Street Food Mart for a reported armed robbery."We see the same people all the time. (The store) is very rarely empty.
Racine police investigating three robberies connected to Craigslist
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are asking for your help in solving at least three recent robberies connected to Craigslist.They all happened in early March.The suspect, a 5'8" to 5'10" black man is said to be in his early to mid-20s.
Racine police seek suspects in armed robbery of Your Store
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are seeking the suspects involved in the armed robbery of Your Store on Durand Avenue in Racine on Wednesday, March 19th.Racine police responded to Your Store around 6:40 p.m.Upon arrival, investigating officers were advised that the suspect vehicle pulled up in front of the store and a suspect got out.
Racine police investigate recent Craigslist armed robberies
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say they have seen several recent robberies involving the popular website Craigslist.
ACLU trains folks in Racine on what to do if/when you're pulled over
RACINE (WITI) -- The ACLU of Wisconsin held a program in Racine on Thursday, March 6th in which they spoke with people about what to do and what not do to if and when you are stopped by police.The ACLU says it is all about maintaining your composure and knowing your civil rights."Everybody is entitled to same quality policing.
Illinois kidnapping suspect, victim located by Racine police
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police officers on Sunday, March 2nd assisted the Highland Park, Illinois police in locating a kidnapping victim, and arresting the suspect.Racine police on Sunday received information on a 30-year-old female who was believed to have been taken against her will with force by her abusive ex-boyfriend.Highland Park police had information the victim and suspect may be in the area of 6th and Wisconsin in Racine.Racine police were advised that the suspect in this case had previously made threats to kill the victim and throw her into a lake.Racine police officers responded to the area and located the suspect and victim on the top level of the McMynn parking ramp at 120 7th Street.Police say the suspect in this case exited his vehicle and actively resisted officers' attempts to place him under arrest.A K9 officer responded to the scene and assisted with this arrest.The victim in this case was located safe and unharmed.The suspect was treated for a dog bite and was taken to the Racine County Jail.