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Illinois Man Convicted in 2022 Double Homicide; Another Homicide Conviction Secured by the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha County jury today found Kendal T. Readus (32), of Illinois, guilty on all counts related to the September 18, 2022 shooting outside Las Margaritas Tavern in Kenosha that left James Hood and Houston Oliver dead and two additional victims injured. The jury convicted Readus of all five charged counts following deliberations that began at 2:18 p.m. The jury reviewed evidence, including video footage, and returned guilty verdicts at 3:51 p.m. The verdicts were formally read in court at 3:54 p.m. According to the criminal complaint, Readus was at Las Margaritas Tavern, located at 2232 Roosevelt Road, on September 18, 2022. After an altercation inside the tavern, he was removed from the bar. Prosecutors proved at trial that Readus entered a vehicle and then opened fire

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Memorial Day Chaos Outside Shenanigans Leads to Two Felony Cases After AR-15 Gunfire, Police Threats and Street Fight

Deshawn T. Taylor, 32, and Jesus M. Mejia-Lopez, 37, both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha men are now facing felony charges stemming from the same chaotic Memorial Day disturbance outside Shenanigans after police say one man fired an AR-15 into the air during a crowded street confrontation while another allegedly resisted officers and threatened police during the investigation. Jesus Mejia-Lopez Deshawn Taylor Crime Scene Photo by BC You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Father Accused of Choking Daughter Until She Foamed at the Mouth Given No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

Kenneth Hill, 65, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently choking his adult daughter twice during a domestic abuse incident — allegedly to the point she began foaming at the mouth and struggled to breathe — was given no-cash bail Tuesday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun despite prosecutors requesting cash bail. Kenneth Hill, 65, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged After Crash That Killed Longtime Couple’s Motorcycle Passenger, Critically Injured Rider; Bail Set at $250,000

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 66-year-old Kenosha man accused of driving drunk and pulling into the path of a motorcycle was formally charged Wednesday in connection with a catastrophic crash that killed 38-year-old Daliborka Klasan of Kenosha and critically injured her longtime partner, 41-year-old David Owens, near 60th Street and 19th Avenue. David Owens, 41, and The Late Daliborka Klasan, 38, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) The Late Daliborka Klasan, 38, and David Owens, 41, of Kenosha(Facebook.com) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Memorial Day Chaos Outside Shenanigans Leads to Two Felony Cases After AR-15 Gunfire, Police Threats and Street Fight

Deshawn T. Taylor, 32, and Jesus M. Mejia-Lopez, 37, both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha men are now facing felony charges stemming from the same chaotic Memorial Day disturbance outside Shenanigans after police say one man fired an AR-15 into the air during a crowded street confrontation while another allegedly resisted officers and threatened police during the investigation. Jesus Mejia-Lopez Deshawn Taylor Crime Scene Photo by BC You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Father Accused of Choking Daughter Until She Foamed at the Mouth Given No-Cash Bail by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

Kenneth Hill, 65, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of violently choking his adult daughter twice during a domestic abuse incident — allegedly to the point she began foaming at the mouth and struggled to breathe — was given no-cash bail Tuesday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun despite prosecutors requesting cash bail. Kenneth Hill, 65, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Chicago Woman Accused of Tossing Cash During Arrest After Kenosha Traffic Stop Turns Chaotic; Three Charged

Douglas Vincent Black Jr., 33, of Kenosha, and Jennifer Aguila, 33, of ChicagoTina Lynn Ramos-Cox, 59, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office and Facebook.com) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Wednesday ordered $600 cash bail for two defendants accused of interfering with Kenosha police officers during a chaotic April traffic stop that prosecutors say escalated into a physical struggle, attempts to retrieve car keys, and a confrontation inside a residence. Jennifer Aguila Douglas Black Tina Ramos-Cox You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Allegedly Told Deputy She Was “Probably a 10” on Intoxication Scale Before Third-Offense OWI Arrest; Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $1,000 Cash Bail

Katrice L. Martin, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk for the third time while operating with a revoked license and allegedly violating an ignition interlock requirement appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun on Tuesday, where prosecutors sought $2,500 cash bail before the court ultimately set a $1,000 cash bail with conditions. Katrice L. Martin, 49, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Hold Finally Ends: Chicago Man Brought Back to Kenosha to Face Outlet Mall Burglary Cases

Matthew Z. Newbern, 25, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Chicago man accused in a string of retail burglaries tied to businesses in Kenosha County is finally back in Wisconsin custody after months of delays caused by incarceration in Illinois, bringing two long-stalled felony cases back to life. Matthew Z. Newbern, 25, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Sheriff Zoerner’s Entire Command Staff Backs Gonzalez as Internal Support Appears to Collapse

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — What began as an overwhelming rebuke from rank-and-file deputies now appears to have extended to the highest levels of leadership within the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Months after approximately 98–99% of voting members of the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff’s Association backed Captain Tony Gonzalez in the race for sheriff, Sheriff David Zoerner is now facing an even more striking development: personal endorsements for Gonzalez from members of what amounts to Zoerner’s entire command staff structure. Kenosha County Eye obtained a signed endorsement letter from Chief Deputy Justin Miller, Captain Bryan Easter and Captain Steve Beranis. While the endorsements were made as private citizens and explicitly state they are not official endorsements from the Sheriff’s Office itself, the significance comes from who signed the document. Command Structure

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Kenosha Man Hit With 13 Felony Charges After International Child Exploitation Investigation, $250,000 Cash Bail Set

Rafael Gordillo-Miron, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of engaging in explicit online communications with a Canadian teenage girl and collecting sexual images and videos involving a minor was ordered held Tuesday on a $250,000 cash bond after appearing before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Prosecutors said the allegations were serious enough that the victim specifically requested a high cash bond, and the court granted the State’s full request rather than the substantially lower amount sought by the defense, which is uncommon for Braun. Rafael Gordillo-Miron, 32, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Cab Driver, KUSD Vice President Drove Accused Killer To Victim’s Home, Never Called 911 After Alleged Death Threat

KENOSHA, Wis. — Questions are mounting surrounding the actions of cab driver and Kenosha Unified School District Board Vice President Sabrina Landry after information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates she allegedly witnessed troubling behavior from Dale R. Dallia before the killing of Stephanie Birn. As previously reported by Kenosha County Eye, Dallia, 42, of Kenosha, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and several additional felony offenses stemming from the April 25 attack at 5711 13th Avenue that left Stephanie R. Birn, 37, dead and another man seriously injured. Information obtained by Kenosha County Eye indicates Landry picked Dallia up while he was allegedly intoxicated and drove him to Birn’s residence that day. According to information obtained by Kenosha County Eye, after arriving at the home,

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OWI 4th Defendant Crashes Into House, Hits Multiple Vehicles Before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $7,500 Cash Bail

Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of fourth-offense drunk driving allegedly crashed into a residence, struck multiple vehicles and left a trail of damage through a neighborhood Monday night before his vehicle finally came to rest in another yard. During an initial appearance Tuesday afternoon before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha, was ordered held on $7,500 cash bail after prosecutors requested that amount and the defense sought no-cash bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 2 before a court commissioner. Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Robert J. Polzin, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by BC) You must be logged

Federal Judge Rejects Kenosha Sheriff’s Attempt To Move ICE Lawsuit; Appeal Likely Means More Cost for Taxpayers

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County and several Wisconsin sheriffs suffered a procedural defeat in federal court after a federal judge ruled they waited too long to move the high-profile ICE detainer lawsuit out of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, sending the case back to the state’s highest court. The ruling represents an early loss for the sheriffs, including Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner, and may now lead to a potentially expensive appeal process funded by taxpayers. The lawsuit, brought by Voces de la Frontera, challenges whether Wisconsin sheriffs can lawfully hold inmates under federal immigration detainers. The respondents include Sheriff David Zoerner and several other sheriffs around Wisconsin. The federal judge did not decide the merits of the immigration issue itself, but instead ruled that the sheriffs missed the legal deadline

Countywide Hazardous Waste Collection Set for Saturday; Residents Get One Chance This Year to Dispose of Materials Free

BRISTOL, Wis. — Kenosha County residents will have one countywide opportunity this year to safely dispose of household hazardous materials, electronic waste and refrigerant-containing appliances during the county’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled for Saturday, May 30. County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced that the free collection event will run from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. in Bristol. The program is available to residents throughout Kenosha County, including those living in the city, towns and villages. County officials said it is the only countywide hazardous waste collection date scheduled this year. “We’re pleased to offer this no-cost, convenient opportunity for Kenosha County residents to dispose of various household waste items in an environmentally responsible way,” Kerkman said. Officials said residents can

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Fourth-Offense OWI Defendant Gets $5,000 Cash Bail From Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun After Allegedly Crashing Into Parked Car

Allen Dale Johnston, 68, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of felony fourth-offense drunk driving was given a $5,000 cash bail Tuesday by Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun after prosecutors sought twice that amount during his initial appearance, according to court records. Prosecutors asked for $10,000 cash bail, but the court imposed a lower amount despite allegations that Allen Dale Johnston had multiple prior impaired-driving convictions and was facing another felony OWI charge. Allen Dale Johnston, 68, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Sets $5K Cash Bail for Kenosha Woman Accused of Trying to Stab Ex-Boyfriend With Kitchen Knife

Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $5,000 cash bail Tuesday for 20-year-old Kenosha woman Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson after prosecutors requested $75,000 cash bail in a felony domestic violence case in which authorities allege she attempted to stab her ex-boyfriend with a kitchen knife during a violent early-morning confrontation. Shaniece Anique Mae Anderson, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Frequent Defendant Accused of $14K Rampage at Kenosha Business, Allegedly Saying She’d “Go to Jail Naked”

Paulina M. Kurowski, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman who has had repeated contacts with the criminal justice system found herself back before the court system this week after prosecutors accused her of causing thousands of dollars in damage at a local business during an incident that ended with police alleging she fought officers and declared she was “going to jail naked.” Paulina M. Kurowski, 64, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Felony Charge Filed After Kenosha Pizza Hut Disturbance; Man Accused of Kicking Officer Held on $5,000 Cash Bail

Gerardo Garcia-Campos, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man facing a felony charge of battery to a public officer after a disturbance at a Pizza Hut made his initial appearance Tuesday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun, who set a $5,000 cash bond after prosecutors sought twice that amount. Gerardo Garcia-Campos, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Judge Gives Salem Man Two Years in Prison in Dustin Hogan Case After Murder Charge Collapses; Solis Secures Tougher Outcome Than Former Prosecutor Sought

KENOSHA, Wis. — A criminal case that once accused a Salem man of causing the death of 23-year-old Dustin Hogan ended Tuesday with Anthony M. Kanabay receiving what amounts to a far lighter punishment than many expected after Judge Jodi L. Meier imposed a sentence that included just two years of prison and eligibility for programs that could further reduce the amount of time he actually serves. The outcome also represented a tougher result than one previously sought by former Deputy District Attorney Andrew Burgoyne. District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared in court last month and resolved the case by securing guilty pleas to two felony bail-jumping counts and one battery charge after felony murder and one felony bail-jumping charge were dismissed. Earlier in the case, Burgoyne had concluded he intended

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Deceased Inmate Identified as Charles J. Lewis; Questions Raised About Timeline Inside Kenosha County Jail

Charles J. Lewis, 49, of South Milwaukee(Racine County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has learned that the inmate found dead Sunday morning inside the Kenosha County Jail was Charles J. Lewis, 49, of South Milwaukee. KCE confirmed with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office that Lewis’ next of kin has been notified. KCE also received information from a law-enforcement source indicating Lewis may have died at approximately 3 a.m. — roughly five hours before he was found unresponsive. That information has not been independently confirmed by KCE, but if accurate, it could raise questions about whether required inmate welfare checks and monitoring procedures were properly followed inside the jail. The circumstances surrounding the timeline are among the matters now expected to be examined as part of the

Free Summer Concert Series Returns to Salem Lakes Park

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Residents looking for free summer entertainment will once again have a chance to enjoy live music outdoors as the Village of Salem Lakes kicks off its annual “Concerts in the Park” series beginning in early June. The concerts are scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schmalfeldt Park in Silver Lake and are open to the public at no cost. Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the family-friendly events. The lineup features a variety of musical styles and performers spread across the summer months: • June 4 – Mangeen• June 18 – Midnight Rider Band• July 2 – Logan Ramey’s Tribute to Elvis• July 26 – Double Bourbon Quick• Aug. 6 – Monkey’s Uncle• Aug. 20 –

49-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead Inside Kenosha County Jail; Outside Agency Investigating

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after a 49-year-old inmate was found unresponsive Sunday morning inside the downtown Kenosha County Jail, prompting emergency medical efforts and an independent investigation by an outside law enforcement agency. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, the inmate was discovered at approximately 8:12 a.m. inside the jail’s medical ward dorm. Jail personnel said medical staff and correctional staff immediately responded and began life-saving measures in an effort to save the man’s life. The Kenosha Fire Department and sworn law enforcement personnel were also called to assist with the emergency response inside the facility. Despite those efforts, authorities said the inmate was pronounced dead inside the jail. The circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death have not yet been disclosed publicly, and authorities have

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Head-On Crash In Pleasant Prairie Sends Children To Milwaukee Hospital; Helicopters Requested

Pleasant Prairie Police Officer Blocking Traffic(Photo by Leo) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A major emergency response unfolded late Sunday morning into the early afternoon after a head-on crash involving multiple people, including young children, shut down part of a Pleasant Prairie roadway and prompted a large police, fire, and medical response. https://youtube.com/shorts/OengcKqlEF8?si=IubaqDUZmOeXiwmY Video By JJ You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Judge Iverson Sentences ‘Laffy Taffy’ Killer to Life Plus Seven Years With No Chance of Parole

Treshawn L. Tooks, 24, of Kenosha in Court(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — The same pink Laffy Taffy wrappers investigators said helped lead police to Treshawn L. Tooks ultimately followed him all the way to sentencing Friday, where Judge Heather Iverson sentenced the 24-year-old Kenosha man to life in prison plus seven additional years with no eligibility for parole in a homicide case prosecutors argued was solved through surveillance footage, receipts and candy wrappers left behind. Treshawn L. Tooks, 24, of Kenosha in Court(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Offic) The Late Julian B. Flores, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Incest, Repeated Child Sex Assault Allegations; Court Sets $100,000 Cash Bail

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie man accused of prolonged sexual abuse involving minors appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun this week, where prosecutors sought a $250,000 cash bond before the court ultimately ordered a $100,000 cash bond and strict conditions, including no contact with multiple individuals and no contact with anyone under age 18.

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