Police: Man charged with OWI in Racine crash, had 3 kids in car
RACINE -- A Racine man is charged with OWI in a crash that injured three of his children and involved three other cars.On Feb. 27, Racine police officers responded to a multi-vehicle accident.
Police: Pedestrian injured after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened early Friday morning, Feb. 28.
'Armed and dangerous:' Racine police ID suspect in 9th and Memorial homicide
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department has released information about the suspect wanted in a Tuesday, Feb. 25 homicide.
Police: 28-year-old Racine man suffered multiple gunshot wounds near 9th and Memorial
RACINE -- Racine police on Wednesday, Feb. 26 offered an update on a homicide investigation that began Tuesday, Feb. 25 near 9th Street and Memorial Drive.The deceased was identified as Demarcus Anderson, 28, of Racine.Police said he was found dead on the main floor of a building in the area, and appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds.According to police, on Jan. 6, the building "became the subject of a formal police problem-solving assignment" due to an increase in loud music complaints, parking violations, and other nuisance-type activity during private club activities.PHOTO GALLERYPolice asked anyone with information on the homicide, or activity during private club events should contact the Racine Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330.
'Somebody was shot:' Racine police investigate 'suspicious' death near 9th and Memorial
RACINE -- Racine police were called out to a suspicious death investigation in the area of 9th Street and Memorial Drive Tuesday morning, Feb. 25.According to police, a deceased person was located inside a building early Tuesday morning.
Complaint: Racine man shot son's mom's boyfriend over reports he was 'heavy-handed' with child
RACINE -- Charges were filed Sunday, Feb. 23 against a Racine man prosecutors said shot his son's mother's boyfriend in the groin following reports the man was "heavy-handed" with his son.
Racine police: Search warrant in attempted homicide case netted guns, drugs, money
RACINE -- Racine police on Saturday, Feb. 22 shared photos of items seized when a search warrant was executed on the city's north side in connection with a Feb. 14 attempted homicide case.Police said an AR-22, an AK-47, and a .22 caliber handgun were located, along with a large amount of narcotics, and currency.Two males were arrested in connection with the warrant and shooting.No futher details were immediately available from Racine police.
'Don't tell anyone I shot him:' Fake money passed during pot sale led to shooting in Racine
RACINE COUNTY -- Two young men from Racine were charged Friday, Feb. 21 in connection with a shooting that happened on Valentine's Day after prosecutors said fake money was passed during a marijuana transaction -- and the seller gave chase.Jerred Townsend, 18, faces five counts:
Memorial service scheduled for officer killed in Racine Co. crash
WIND LAKE -- Funeral services have been scheduled for Jennifer Diener, the Racine police officer who died as a result of her injuries in a Town of Yorkville crash.A memorial service will be held Monday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, Diener died on Feb. 16 -- one week after the crash which also claimed the life of a Mount Pleasant woman.
Mother of Racine officer who died from injuries in wreck grieves: 'It wasn't meant to be that way'
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Sheriff: Racine officer died from injuries suffered in 'weather-related' crash in Yorkville
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine police officer involved in a fatal crash during a snowstorm Sunday, Feb. 9 died from her injuries.The Racine County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Facebook that Officer Jennifer Diener passed away.
Racine woman accused of striking her ex with car after she 'found him with another woman'
RACINE -- Charnice Tibbs of Racine faces charges for allegedly striking her ex-boyfriend with her car near Roosevelt and Byrd Avenues on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.
Fight with woman over Filet-O-Fish sandwich lands Racine man in jail: 'Got in her face'
RACINE -- Triston Scarpetta of Racine faces multiple charges after a fight with a woman over a Filet-O-Fish sandwich.
Prosecutors: Racine man decided to 'put down' potbellied pig due to difficulty obtaining permits
RACINE -- Misdemeanor charges of mistreating animals -- intentional or negligent violation, and disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon were filed Monday, Feb. 3 against a Racine man prosecutors said shot his family's potbellied pig, Chester, with a revolver in an effort to "put Chester down" after experiencing difficulty obtaining a permit for the pet.Justin McKenna was charged in connection with the incident that happened on Sunday, Feb. 2 at a home on Kewaunee Street near Lincoln Street in Racine.Police responded to that home for a report of shots fired inside and found a mother and three children visibly upset.
Racine man charged in string of armed robberies, separate shooting, authorities say
RACINE -- A Racine man accused of multiple armed robberies and a shooting is charged and behind bars, authorities say.
18-year-old Racine man fatally beat dog, police say
RACINE -- An 18-year-old Racine man has been charged with fatally beating a dog.
'It was shocking:' Surveillance shows woman's attempt to rob Racine cell phone store
RACINE -- It was minutes before closing when a woman tried to steal from a Racine cell phone store.
'I knew him:' 16-year-old Park High School student shot across the street from campus
RACINE -- Racine's Park High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 14 after a shooting across the street.
Prosecutors: Man accused of domestic violence covered woman in ranch 'from waist to head'
RACINE COUNTY -- A Racine man accused of domestic violence made his initial appearance in court Wednesday, Jan. 8 after a warrant was issued for his arrest in December.
1 man shot in Racine; police investigating possible robbery
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Sunday night.Authorities say a man was shot in the leg near Anthony Ln.