34-year-old Racine man arrested and charged following police pursuit in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 34-year-old Racine man was arrested after a pursuit that began when police tried to stop his vehicle for a registration suspension.It happened Monday, May 25th just after 8:30 p.m.The driver, 34-year-old Arlance Triplett, was headed east on Durand Avenue from State Highway 31 and refused to pull over while a Mount Pleasant squad was following him with the emergency lights and siren activated.
Mount Pleasant police: Burglary suspect arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a burglary suspect was arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a truck on Monday, May 25th.Just before 10:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lawndale for a report of a male sleeping behind the wheel of a truck.While responding, officers were advised the truck was filled with items from the complainant’s garage that appeared to have been stolen.An investigation revealed three separate garages had been burglarized.Several of the items taken from the garages were located inside of the suspect’s truck.Police say the suspect is a 20-year-old Mount Pleasant man.
Case H.S. students face felony charges after assaulting another student with metal pipe
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Recognize her? Mount Pleasant police hope you can help ID this theft suspect
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman suspected of theft.On August 8, 2014, a Village of Mount Pleasant resident reported that her vehicle was broken into while it was parked at a local country club.
Located: Police say 16-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome found safe
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say 16-year-old Daniel Brunson has been located SAFE in Kenosha County.Brunson was reported missing in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday -- and there was concern because Brunson has Asperger's syndrome.On Wednesday morning, an alert citizen called Kenosha police after spotting Brunson near the Piggly Wiggly store in the 2800 block of 14th Place in Kenosha.Kenosha police responded and found Brunson.
Police arrest Racine man, accused of pointing pellet pistol at woman, threatening to "shoot her"
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say a 40-year-old man was arrested Sunday, May 3rd after police say he pointed a pistol at a woman and threatened to "shoot her."Shortly before 8:00 p.m. Sunday, police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report that a man had pointed a pistol at a woman in a "threatening manner." The man was seen trying to stash the weapon after the confrontation, police say.The woman reported the man told her he was going to "shoot her."The 40-year-old Racine man was detained -- and police recovered a semi-automatic pellet pistol.Police say the man had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person at the time officers made contact with him.He was taken to the hospital for medical clearance, and then taken to jail on charges of second degree recklessly endangering safety and disorderly conduct while armed.This case has been referred to the Racine County District Attorney's Office for charges.
Kenosha police help Mount Pleasant police apprehend retail theft suspects
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Three people have been taken into custody in connection with a retail theft incident that occurred in Mount Pleasant.Mount Pleasant police tell FOX6 News they were dispatched to the Walmart on S.
Homeowners, be vigilant: Mount Pleasant police have six home burglary reports since April 3rd
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police say they've handled six burglary reports since April 3rd -- five of them involving homes that were occupied at the time of the crime.Police say these incidents have happened in the early morning hours.
Racine man, concealed carry permit holder arrested, accused of pointing his gun at a car wash
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A Racine man was arrested on several charges after a 911 caller reported he pointed a gun while at a car wash on Regency West Drive.It happened on Saturday, April 11th shortly before noon at the Regency West Car Wash.Officers arrived and spoke with the 911 caller who reported he was washing his car with his two young children when a 37-year-old Racine man drove into the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
Busted: Police arrest Michigan man at Mount Pleasant gas station, in possession of 51 grams of marijuana
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police arrested a Michigan man at a gas station after he was found to be in possession of 51 grams of marijuana.On Saturday, April 11th, just before 9:30 a.m., dispatchers got a call regarding a suspicious man at the Kwik Trip gas station on SE Frontage Road.
Three young Racine men accused of breaking into home so they could "socialize, drink and run around"
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Three young men have been criminally charged, accused of breaking into a Mount Pleasant home under construction so that they could "socialize, drink and run around." One of the men was out on bail at the time of the crime.Those charged include:20-year-old Tyler Cecconie of Racine-criminal damage to property as party to a crime-misdemeanor bail jumping (three counts)-disorderly conduct-obstructing an officer20-year-old Hayden Gonzalez of Racine-criminal damage to property as party to a crime-disorderly conduct-obstructing an officer18-year-old Charles Sytsma of Racine-obstructing an officer (repeater)-criminal damage to property as party to a crime (repeater)-disorderly conduct (repeater)On Tuesday, March 31st, Mount Pleasant police responded to the 2100 block of Gala Drive for a report of individuals causing damage to a home under construction in the area.Police spoke with a witness who said she was driving past the home when she saw a male walking towards the front door.
Charged: 27-year-old Racine woman accused of assaulting another woman "for no apparent reason"
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 27-year-old Racine woman has been criminally charged in connection with an assault that occurred in the Lake Park neighborhood in Mount Pleasant early Wednesday morning, April 1st.
Charged: Texas men accused of theft at Mount Pleasant Best Buy; busted at Menomonee Falls Best Buy
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- Three Texas men are criminally charged, accused of stealing video game items from a Best Buy store in Mount Pleasant, and they were arrested at a Best Buy in Menomonee Falls.The following men each face a felony charge of retail theft, intentionally taking more than $500 to $5,000 as party to a crime:
BUSTED: Man accused of stealing vehicle from Kwik Trip in Mount Pleasant arrested in Chicago
MOUNT PLEASANT/CHICAGO (WITI) -- Eleven days after a vehicle was stolen from the Kwik Trip gas station on SE Frontage Road in Mount Pleasant, the suspect believed to be responsible has been arrested.Mount Pleasant police say a 48-year-old Chicago man was arrested on March 21st following a pursuit in Chicago.A Chicago police officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in Chicago when the suspect failed to stop for the officer.
"I figured he'd be long gone:" Union Grove residents say manhunt for armed & dangerous man had them on edge
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- A nearly 24-hour manhunt resulted in 20-year-old Stan Sillas being taken into custody Monday afternoon, March 23rd -- but not before schools were closed for the day as an entire community was on edge.
Charged: 49-year-old Racine man accused of striking vehicle that then struck garage in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 49-year-old Racine man is facing several charges -- accused of driving drunk, hitting a car, and sending that car into a garage in Mount Pleasant.It happened on Saturday, March 14th.Robert Ritthaler faces the following charges:
Racine man arrested for his third OWI after crashing into car that then slammed into garage
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 49-year-old Racine man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk through Mount Pleasant on Saturday evening, March 14th.Officials say just before 7:30 p.m., the suspect was driving a pickup truck at a high rate of speed northbound on State Highway 32 -- and slammed into the back of a car.
Police seek suspect who drove up in one stolen car, drove away in another
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- Mount Pleasant police are looking to the public for help in identifying a man wanted for stealing a vehicle after shoplifting.Officials say the suspect stopped at the Kwik Trip gas station on Frontage Rd.
CHARGED: 26-year-old Racine man in connection with shots fired incident on Mead Street in Mount Pleasant
RACINE COUNTY (WITI) -- A 26-year-old Racine man has been formally charged in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred in Mount Pleasant on February 19th.Brandon Lee faces the following charges: first degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of THC.On February 19th, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Mount Pleasant police were called out to the 2200 block of Mead Street for a report of shots fired.There, police learned four to five shots had been fired -- two of them striking two different buildings.No victims were located.Officers also learned of an argument involving a group of people just prior to the shots being heard.
CHARGED: Racine man arrested in Caledonia after alleged argument over drugs sends woman to hospital
MOUNT PLEASANT (WITI) -- A 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man has been arrested on several charges after police responded to a home on Plainfield Avenue Sunday, February 22nd from a woman who was found at the home suffering from injuries.