Mount Pleasant DPW worker hit by car, suffers life-threatening injuries
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Mount Pleasant Department of Public Works employee was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday afternoon, Sept. 17.It happened around 1 p.m. on State Highway 31 near Shirley Avenue.According to police, a vehicle driven by a 55-year-old woman from Mount Pleasant was headed northbound on State Highway 31 when her vehicle collided with the DPW worker, who was outside his truck, wearing reflective clothing.The DPW worker was taken to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition.Police said the striking driver was cooperative with investigators, and alcohol isn't believed to be a factor.An investigation is ongoing.
Group of women accused of stealing $4,000 in Kohl's clothes face felony charges
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three women are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing over $4,000 in clothes from the Kohl's store located in Mount Pleasant.Mount Pleasant police responded to the store, located at 5500 Washington Avenue, around 11:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14.
Woman injured after car strikes, kills horse in roadway
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Yorkville woman was injured in Mount Pleasant when the car she was driving struck a horse in the roadway early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:40 a.m. near Fancher Road and Spring Street.According to Mount Pleasant police, the 52-year-old woman was driving her car on Spring Street when the horse appeared in the roadway.
'Extremely intoxicated' man taken to hospital following crash in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man was taken to the hospital after he was found trapped inside a flipped vehicle early Sunday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before 3 a.m. near Meadowbrook Boulevard and Spring Street.Mount Pleasant police say the vehicle was found flipped on its side.
Recognize her? Woman accused of stealing from Racine Pick 'N Save with child in cart
RACINE COUNTY -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman accused of shoplifting with a child in tow at the Pick 'N Save located on Green Bay Road in Racine.The Village of Mount Pleasant Police Department shared photos of the suspect to their Facebook page Friday, June 15.
Wisconsin may increase public safety near Foxconn facility
MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.
Update: 2 killed after vehicle crashes into old South Shore Fire Department; speed was a factor
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police announced on Monday, May 28 that the second person involved in the crash has died.
Mount Pleasant police: Watch where you swipe your credit, debit cards
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning ATM users to watch where you swipe your card.Police said they've seen an increase in card skimmers showing up at ATMs and on gas station pumps.The best way to protect yourself is to try shaking or tugging on the card reader before using them.Police have asked that you please report anything suspicious and be sure to check your statements for any unusual activity on a regular basis.
3 hurt in crash involving truck, minivan in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Three people were hurt in a crash involving a truck and minivan that happened in Mount Pleasant on Sunday afternoon, April 1, and one of them had to be taken to the hospital via Flight for Life.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near State Highway 31/Green Bay Rd.
Racine man arrested for OWI, drug possession following traffic stop in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Racine man, 37, was arrested early Thursday morning, March 29 for OWI and drug possession following a traffic stop in Mount Pleasant.According to police, a Mount Pleasant officer conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue near Green Bay Road around 1:37 a.m.After confronting the driver, the officer determined he was impaired.
Racine County: Authorities ask for public's help to find Days Inn theft suspect
RACINE COUNTY -- Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public's help to identify a male theft suspect.
Man on probation for gun, drug violations pulled over for speeding; pot, gun found
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A traffic stop for speeding led to the discovery of marijuana and a handgun in Mount Pleasant early Wednesday morning, and a man on probation was arrested.It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on State Highway 31 near Graceland Blvd.
Police: 87-year-old woman hurt chasing after purse snatcher in Pick 'N Save parking lot
MOUNT PLEASANT -- An 87-year-old woman tried to chase down a suspect who snatched her purse in the parking lot of a Pick 'N Save in Mount Pleasant.It happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Pick 'N Save on South Green Bay Road near Durand Avenue.According to Mount Pleasant police, the elderly woman made a purchase inside the store and as she was walking to her car, a suspect -- who witnesses described as a black male wearing dark clothing -- came up and forcefully grabbed her purse.The man ran and got into a red, mid-sized SUV (possibly a GMC Acadia) that was also parked in the lot.
48-year-old Racine man arrested for 8th OWI after running red light
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A 48-year-old man from Racine was arrested Sunday night, Feb. 11 for OWI, 8th offense during a traffic stop.According to police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 11:20 p.m. at STH 20 (Washington Ave.) and Oakes Road for a vehicle that ran through a red light.During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was impaired and officers attempted to conduct standardized field sobriety tests -- but he refused.
Mount Pleasant police warn of people posing as contractors for Foxconn following burglary
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Mount Pleasant police are warning homeowners not to let anyone into their homes that they do not know after a burglary occurred Thursday, February 8th.The incident happened at a home on County Line Road (Highway KR) at around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.The homeowner says a man came into the house advising that he was a contractor working for Foxconn and had hit a water pipe.
17-year-old accused of pulling gun during fight at Case High School pleads no contest to felony charge
RACINE COUNTY -- A teenager accused of pulling a gun during a fight at Case High School in Racine has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
