Racine police identify 21-year-old man who died of gunshot wound
RACINE — Racine police have identified the 21-year-old man who died as a result of a gunshot wound on Saturday, March 29th.Police say 21-year-old Dulonden Ratliff of Kenosha was shot in the 300 block of Main Street in downtown Racine around 1:15 a.m.Ratliff was taken to the hospital, where he later died.Police ask that anyone with information on this incident call the investigations unit at 262-635-7756.You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.
Racine McDonald's restaurants stepping up for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) – The seven McDonald’s restaurants in Racine will join forces on Monday, March 31st to raise funds for the fire-damaged Mitchell Elementary and Middle Schools.On that day, five percent from the entire day’s sales from each of the Racine McDonald’s restaurants will be donated to the schools’ rebuilding efforts.“The day after the fire, I received calls from several teachers and parents to ask about running a special fundraiser for Mitchell,” said Dave Jones who operates six McDonald’s restaurants with his family. “So the idea really came from the community wanting to help, and we were happy to come up with a plan.”Customers are also invited to donate school supplies at the restaurants, where McDonald’s personnel will ensure the supplies get into the hands of the teachers and students.The Racine McDonald’s restaurants participating in the fundraising event are:
Milwaukee man arrested for his 10th OWI offense in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine County Sheriff's officials have announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man for his 10th OWI.Timothy Conley of Milwaukee was arrested on Wednesday, March 19th just before 12:30 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials were notified of a reckless driver headed southbound on I-94 near County Highway K.
Racine officials seize 19 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
RACINE (WITI) -- Deputies with the Racine County Sheriff's office seized 19 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on Monday, March 17th.
Students return to class at Mitchell Middle School after fire
RACINE (WITI) -- Students at Mitchell Middle School are back in class.
Demolition of damaged parts of Mitchell Elem. to begin Wednesday
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine Fire Department officials tell FOX6 News the damaged parts of Mitchell Elementary School will be demolished beginning Wednesday morning, March 12th.Fire ripped through the elementary school’s gym on Thursday, February 27th -- causing the roof to collapse.
Racine man charged after allegedly failing to pay hotel bills
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man has been charged in connection with fraud of an inkeeper -- and faces two misdemeanor charges.41-year-old Donovan Williams of Racine faces one count of fraud on an innkeeper - non-payment (less than $2,500) and misdemeanor bail jumping.A criminal complaint in the case says an officer was dispatched to the Marriott Hotel in the 7100 block of Washington Avenue in the Village of Mount Pleasant on March 10th.Upon arrival, officers spoke with the front desk manager, who indicated that locked up in his room, Williams had been in the hotel since March 3rd -- and had an outstanding bill of $881.17.
Mitchell students excited to start at Wind Point on Wednesday
RACINE (WITI) -- The formerly vacant Wind Point Elementary School in Racine is being dubbed the "mini Mitchell." Students displaced after last week's fire at Mitchell School in Racine had the opportunity to tour Wind Point during an open house on Tuesday evening, March 4th.
Wind Point Elementary School nearly ready for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) -- On Wednesday, March 5th, elementary school students from Mitchell School will fill Wind Point Elementary School -- getting back into the classroom after a fire destroyed Mitchell School's gymnasium, and damaged other parts of the school.
Racine firefighters collect school supplies for Mitchell students
RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters are working to assist Mitchell School students after a fire gutted parts of the school last week.Fire crews arrived on scene early Thursday morning, February 27th.
Crews working hard to prepare Wind Point school for Mitchell kids
RACINE (WITI) -- Workers are spending the weekend preparing the vacant Wind Point Elementary School to accommodate students from Racine's Mitchell School.
Space heater to blame for early morning fire in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A space heater is to blame for an electrical fire that broke out at a home on Taylor Avenue early Saturday morning, March 1st.
Investigators search for cause of fire at Racine school
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire investigators have yet to determine the cause of a fire at Racine's Mitchell Elementary School that happened early Thursday, February 27th.According to officials, police initially responded to the scene after they received a call regarding a burglar alarm.
Racine duplex damaged following early morning fire
RACINE (WITI) -- The South Shore Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Southwood Drive in the City of Racine early Thursday morning, February 27th.The request came from the Racine Fire Department, as they were involved in a fire at Mitchell Elementary School.Upon arrival, crews found an active fire in a two-story, side-by-side duplex.Officials say heavy smoke was coming out of one window on the first floor of the structure, and heavy smoke was exiting from numerous windows on the first and second floors.The fire was under control in about 30 minutes.The south half of the duplex, where the fire originated, sustained serious fire, heat and smoke damage to both first and second floors.
Cialis "fun pills" found on man accused of hit-and-run in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- A Racine man accused in a hit-and-run crash in which a pedestrian was injured has been charged in the case.23-year-old Razelle Creed of Racine has been charged with one count of felony hit and run - injury and one count of possession of an illegally obtained prescription.A criminal complaint in the case says Racine police were dispatched on February 24th to a report of a hit-and-run crash in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.It happened near Washington Avenue and S.
Fire caused by candle causes $25K in damage to structure in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Fire crews in Racine responded to a fire at a residence in the 1200 block of Carlisle Avenue early Sunday morning, February 23rd.Officials say the fire caused $25,000 in damage.Upon their arrival at the scene, crews reported a working fire in the second floor unit.
Racine man arrested as result of ongoing child porn investigation
RACINE (WITI) -- 26-year-old Samuel Hawkins of Racine was taken into custody on Thursday, February 20th following an ongoing investigation into child pornography.The Racine Police Department in conjunction with the Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), executed a search warrant at a home in the 1600 block of West Lawn Avenue in the City of Racine on February 20th.Upon arrival, Hawkins was located at the home and was taken into custody for the following charges:
Woman accused of stealing from mother to support drug habit
RACINE (WITI) -- A 47-year-old Racine woman is accused of stealing more than $22,000 from her mother -- allegedly to fuel her drug habit.Debra Cano faces one count of theft of a business setting over $10,000.Cano is accused of stealing from her mother -- a resident at St.
Racine ex-convict pleads guilty to manufacture/deliver THC
RACINE (WITI) — 57-year-old Mark Vartanian on Monday, February 17th pleaded guilty to manufacture/deliver THC, greater than 200 - 1,000 grams.A charge of felon in possession of a firearm was dismissed, and charges of maintaining a drug trafficking place and possession with intent to deliver THC, fewer than 200 grams were dismissed and read in.This means three charges against Vartanian are dismissed, but the judge may consider the conduct underlying the charges in determining the sentence against him.Vartanian is an ex-convict charged in connection with a large marijuana grow operation.