Racine Mayor announces plan for immediate, long-term police reform: 'Work for us to do'
RACINE -- From mandatory bias training to policy review, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced his plan to bring both immediate and long-term reform to the city's police force on June 10.
'It was over 45 shots:' 3 teens among 5 wounded in shooting at North Beach in Racine
RACINE -- Five were shot at North Beach in Racine on Tuesday, June 2 -- three of them teenagers.
Racine police announce arrest in arson that destroyed Thelma Orr COP House amid protests
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
'We can do better:' Curfew issued in Racine as city leaders decry violence during protests
RACINE -- A city-wide curfew was issued Monday night, June 1 through Tuesday morning amid protests following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Fire damages Racine's Thelma Orr Community Policing House: 'We lost more than a building'
RACINE -- Fire seriously damaged the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing (COP) House, a landmark in Racine -- and on Monday, June 1, community officials are expressed their outrage over the act.
Racine police officers celebrate boy's 5th birthday: 'Thanks for lifting us up today Jayden'
RACINE -- Racine police celebrated the 5th birthday of a young boy named Jayden Cobb on Sunday, May 31.A Facebook post on the Racine Police Department page reads as follows:
Police: 68-year-old man arrested, suspect in fatal shooting on Racine Street
RACINE -- Racine police say a 68-year-old man is in custody, suspected in the fatal shooting of a man on Racine Street early on Thursday, May 28.Officials say they responded to a location on Flett Avenue around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday for a report of a shooting victim.
Racine police share photos of 'large group attending party,' encourage reporting of 'violations'
RACINE -- Racine police in a news release Sunday, May 24 shared photos from a scene officers were dispatched to "last weekend, where a large crowd was assembled." Police called "events of this nature in the midst of a pandemic irresponsible," and offered a link where "active violations may be communicated."In the release, Racine police noted Memorial Day weekend is a time when we honor those who served our nation in the armed forces, and it also marks the unofficial start to summer -- increasing the number of gatherings throughout the community.Police said "due to the current COVID-19 crisis, social gatherings occurring over the holiday weekend and beyond should be conducted in a safe, sound and socially responsible manner."Racine police pointed to the photographs below showing "a large group of individuals who were attending a party in the area" -- using the event as an example of people not only "placing themselves at risk," but also, placing "their extended families at risk, members of the neighborhood and all responding officers at risk as, well."
Racine man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2018 Christmas Day burglary, baseball bat beating incident
RACINE -- Deandre Charles was sentenced on Friday, May 15 to 10 years in prison and eight years of extended supervision on charges related to beating a man with a baseball bat on Christmas Day 2018.Charles, 27, of Racine was sentenced on the following charges:
National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
1 shot, wounded near High Street and Northwestern Avenue in Racine, no arrests made
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, April 28 near Northwestern Avenue and High Street.Police say a man sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds.No arrests have been made.The incident remains under investigation.
22-year-old suspect charged in Racine shooting that left 1 injured
RACINE --Malik Hale, 22, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide following a shooting that left one man injured on Wednesday, April 15 in Racine.Police were called to the area of 10th Street and Grand Avenue for the report of a shooting on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m.Officers found an adult male who had suffered a gunshot wound.
Racine man charged with attempted homicide in domestic violence incident
RACINE -- A Racine man with a criminal history that dates back more than two decades has been charged in connection to an April 7 domestic violence incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers were dispatched to a residence near Main and English Streets for a call that a woman had been beaten up by her boyfriend.
Racine PD: Man in custody after woman suffers life-threatening stab wounds
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Tuesday morning, April 7 near Main Street and High Street.
Racine police arrest attempted homicide suspect, shooting victim expected to survive
RACINE -- Racine police have arrested a suspect wanted for a March 17 attempted homicide.Police were called to a home near Athens and Oakdale Avenues around 4:15 p.m. on March 17.
Prosecutors say man admitted taking donation jar from Racine bakery containing $300
RACINE -- A 27-year-old man is accused of stealing a donation jar from a Racine bakery that had roughly $300 in it -- intended for an individual in need fo an organ transplant.
City of Racine 'getting back online' after February ransomware attack
RACINE -- More than a month after the City of Racine was targeted in a ransomware attack, the recovery process is far from over -- but there is good news.
Racine man found not guilty at trial on all charges related to 2019 shooting
RACINE -- Jmontae Bogan, a Racine man charged in connection to an alleged July 2019 attempted homicide, was found not guilty at trial on March 6.Bogan, 22, was accused of firing a handgun multiple times from an alley in Racine.
Driver died after vehicle struck utility pole in Racine, burst into flames
RACINE -- A driver died when a vehicle struck a utility pole and burst into flames early Sunday, March 1 near Washington Avenue and Perry Avenue.It happened around 2:30 a.m.Police said there was only one person in the vehicle, who passed away after the crash and fire.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to assist with the investigation into the cause of the crash.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.