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Fire Causes Estimated $50,000 In Damage To Twin Lakes Home; Chief Credits Staffing And Volunteers

TWIN LAKES, Wis. — A fire at a home in the 200 block of Hawthorn Drive caused an estimated $50,000 in property damage Tuesday, October 27, according to Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue. No one was home when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 12:05 p.m. after initial reports indicated smoke and flames were visible from the residence. Responding crews found smoke coming from the single-story home and located the fire in the back of its attached garage. Crews contained and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to the affected area, according to the department. The occupants later received a Wagner Family Fire Fund Go Bag containing essential items to help them through the next several days. Fire Chief Redlin credited the department’s combination of

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Two Brothers Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Two Girls Beginning Around Ages 6 And 7; Each Held On Half A Million Dollar Bail

Adrian J. Hernandez, 23, of Kenosha and Dacio R. Hernandez, 27 of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Adrian J. Hernandez, of Kenosha, and his brother, Dacio R. Hernandez, of Pleasant Prairie, are accused of repeated sexual assaults in an investigation involving two girls. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set half a million dollar bail for each brother during their October 27 initial appearances. Adrian J. Hernandez Dacio R. Hernandez You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Clerk’s Office Sends Duplicate Absentee Ballots; Village Does Not Disclose How Many Voters Affected

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Village of Pleasant Prairie Clerk’s Office, headed by Village Clerk Jane Snell, sent duplicate absentee ballot packets to voters just eight days before the November 3 general election, according to a village announcement Tuesday. The village said the employee responsible is no longer employed, but did not disclose how many voters received duplicate ballots or how the error escaped detection before the packets were mailed. Snell heads the office responsible for administering village elections and handling absentee ballots. Although the village’s announcement attributed the duplicate mailings to an unnamed employee, it did not address Snell’s oversight of the process or identify the employee’s position. The village has publicly identified Snell as its clerk in other recent communications. According to the October 27 release, the duplicate

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Kenosha Defense Attorney Tells Client She’s ‘Stuck In Traffic,’ Never Shows Up — Court Records Place Her In Another County As Juror Questions Her Nose Ring, KCE Criticism

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha-area criminal defense attorney who has previously been the subject of multiple Kenosha County Eye investigations involving missed court appearances, client complaints, and disciplinary action is facing renewed questions after telling a client she was stuck in traffic and on her way to a deposition, only to never arrive. Court records show that attorney Mackenzie S. Renner appeared in a separate felony proceeding in Walworth County that same afternoon, raising questions about what she told her client and whether she ever intended to attend the deposition. The deposition was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in connection with a Kenosha County civil lawsuit involving a woman who was also facing criminal charges. Renner represented the woman in her criminal matters, while a separate

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Two Brothers Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Two Girls Beginning Around Ages 6 And 7; Each Held On Half A Million Dollar Bail

Adrian J. Hernandez, 23, of Kenosha and Dacio R. Hernandez, 27 of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Adrian J. Hernandez, of Kenosha, and his brother, Dacio R. Hernandez, of Pleasant Prairie, are accused of repeated sexual assaults in an investigation involving two girls. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set half a million dollar bail for each brother during their October 27 initial appearances. Adrian J. Hernandez Dacio R. Hernandez You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Pleasant Prairie Clerk’s Office Sends Duplicate Absentee Ballots; Village Does Not Disclose How Many Voters Affected

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Village of Pleasant Prairie Clerk’s Office, headed by Village Clerk Jane Snell, sent duplicate absentee ballot packets to voters just eight days before the November 3 general election, according to a village announcement Tuesday. The village said the employee responsible is no longer employed, but did not disclose how many voters received duplicate ballots or how the error escaped detection before the packets were mailed. Snell heads the office responsible for administering village elections and handling absentee ballots. Although the village’s announcement attributed the duplicate mailings to an unnamed employee, it did not address Snell’s oversight of the process or identify the employee’s position. The village has publicly identified Snell as its clerk in other recent communications. According to the October 27 release, the duplicate

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Twin Lakes Father Charged With Two Felonies After Allegedly Choking 12-Year-Old Son Twice, Leaving Boy Pretending To Be Unconscious

Dale B. Shaffer, 30, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dale B. Shaffer, 30, of Twin Lakes, faces two felony charges after prosecutors say he twice choked his 12-year-old son, including lifting the boy off the ground by his neck during an attack in which the child could not breathe. Shaffer was summoned to appear November 12 before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum for an initial appearance. Dale B. Shaffer, 30, of Twin Lakes(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

About 7,000 Lead Service Lines Remain In Kenosha; Families With Young Children Urged To Seek Replacement Assistance

KENOSHA, Wis. — Approximately 7,000 lead service lines remain across Kenosha, and the Kenosha Water Utility is urging households with children younger than 7 or a pregnant woman to contact the utility promptly about replacement assistance. For qualifying households, available funding could cover the full cost of replacing the pipes that connect street water mains to homes and buildings. The utility announced expanded outreach Tuesday, October 27, as part of its multiyear effort to eliminate lead service lines citywide. Officials said households do not need to wait for a letter or postcard before reaching out, and residents can contact the utility even if they do not know what their service line is made of. “Kenosha Water Utility has already removed more than 2,000 lead service lines over the last several

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Career Criminal Accused Of Passing Out Drunk And Blocking Apartment Exit As Crying 10-Year-Old Son Sought Help; Kellum Sets No-Cash Bail

Devon S. Leedom, 31, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Devon S. Leedom, 31, of Kenosha, a career criminal whose convictions include felony child abuse, felony fleeing and third-offense OWI, was granted no-cash bail Tuesday by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum after prosecutors accused him of passing out intoxicated behind his apartment’s entrance, preventing his crying 10-year-old son from fully opening the door for police. According to the criminal complaint, the boy called his mother for help after his father returned home stumbling and speaking incoherently, and a friend kicked the apartment door off its hinges during a confrontation. His brother, Nicholas S. Leedom, 38, also has a criminal history and was the subject of KCE’s previous reporting about drug charges and extradition to

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Zion Woman Charged With OWI 1st With 8-Year-Old Girl In Vehicle; Kellum Sets $500 Cash Bail

Brittani M. Elmore, 34, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Brittani M. Elmore, 34, of Zion, Illinois, is charged with first-offense operating while intoxicated with a passenger younger than 16 after police say she drove with an 8-year-old girl in the front seat following tequila consumption. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set $500 cash bail during her October 27 initial appearance, continuing the amount she had already posted following her arrest. Brittani M. Elmore, 34, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Pleasant Prairie Man Accused Of Pushing 99-Year-Old Mother After Political Argument Gets Only $250 Cash Bail In Domestic Abuse Case

Craig R. Carver, 53, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Craig R. Carver, 53, of Pleasant Prairie, is accused of pushing his 99-year-old mother during a confrontation at their home following a family argument about politics. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set only $250 cash bail Tuesday on charges of disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse designation, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Craig R. Carver, 53, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

A Comprehensive Look At “Jump Kick Man”: Man Who Attacked Kyle Rittenhouse During Kenosha Riots Has Extensive Criminal History And Close Ties To Financially Troubled Racine County Eye

KENOSHA, Wis. — Maurice James Freeland, 44, the man whose flying kick toward Kyle Rittenhouse was captured on video and seen around the world during the August 2020 Kenosha riots, is married to Jamie Freeland, who works in advertising and revenue generation for the financially troubled Racine County Eye and is now the executive director of Racine’s Senior Companion Program. A comprehensive investigation by Kenosha County Eye into Freeland’s criminal history reveals multiple felony convictions, including two felony escapes, identity theft-related offenses, domestic abuse battery, and operating while intoxicated with a young child in his vehicle. Freeland was publicly identified as the mysterious “Jump Kick Man” during Rittenhouse’s nationally televised 2021 murder trial. A review of 11 Kenosha County criminal cases, court minutes, and criminal complaints reveals that Freeland has

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Trying To Stab Father Inside Home With Screwdriver While Children Watched, Released On No-Cash Bails Three Times Before Latest Arrest

Nazsir Tyrone Ellis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha man who was released on no-cash bail three separate times since July is now facing a felony burglary charge after police say he attempted to stab a man inside his home with a large screwdriver while the man’s children were nearby. Nazsir Tyrone Ellis appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum on Monday, October 26, 2026, where Kellum set $2,500 cash bail on six criminal charges, including felony burglary, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct with a dangerous weapon, and three counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Nazsir Tyrone Ellis, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Downtown Kenosha Café Expands With Healthy Catering Options For Local Businesses, Launches “Wellness Wednesday” Lunch Delivery

KENOSHA, Wis. — A locally owned downtown Kenosha café is expanding its offerings, giving area businesses and residents a healthier alternative to traditional catering options. Southport Wellness Café & Smoothie Bar, owned by Meg Faulkner, has announced the launch of its new catering services, featuring freshly prepared meals, locally sourced ingredients and convenient delivery throughout the greater Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie areas. The woman-owned business, which opened in June 2025, is looking to change the way local workplaces approach lunch meetings, employee appreciation events and other gatherings. With an emphasis on whole foods, no refined sugars and ingredients sourced primarily from local partners, the café hopes to make healthier eating both accessible and convenient. “Healthy food should be accessible, especially during a busy workday,” said owner Meg Faulkner. “Too many

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Kenosha Man Gets $1,500 Cash Bail After Grappler Stop Of Stolen Audi; Resisting Charge Dismissed: VIDEO

Erick Castro Gomez, 25 of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)Crime Scene Photo by Incident Response KENOSHA, Wis. — Erick Castro Gomez, 25, of Kenosha, was ordered held on $1,500 cash bail Monday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum after prosecutors accused him of operating a stolen Audi stopped by Pleasant Prairie police using a Grappler device. Kellum also dismissed a resisting-an-officer charge over the state’s objection after defense attorney Seth Johnson challenged whether the criminal complaint established probable cause. Erick Castro Gomez, 25 of Kenosha(Photo by Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Man Found Passed Out Behind Wheel On Kenosha Front Lawn With $12,000 Cash, Charged With Second OWI Just 18 Days After First Conviction, Released On No-Cash Bail

Demitrius D. Bryan, 34, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Zion, Illinois, man accused of driving drunk in Kenosha just 18 days after being convicted of his first OWI was released on no-cash bail Monday afternoon by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum. Demitrius D. Bryan, who was arrested early Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, after a witness reported finding him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle on a residential front lawn, is facing four criminal charges, including second-offense operating while intoxicated, operating while revoked, possession of THC, and misdemeanor bail jumping. Demitrius D. Bryan, 34, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Woman Accused Of Felony Hit-And-Run, Cocaine Possession Arrested 17 Months After Bench Warrant Issued

Ann-Marie Rose Stachura, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 45-year-old Kenosha woman accused of running a red light, crashing into another vehicle, injuring its driver, and fleeing the scene was arrested Sunday, October 25, 2026, approximately 17 months after a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. Anna M. Stachura, also known as Ann-Marie Rose Stachura, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, where cash bail was ordered in connection with felony hit-and-run involving injury and misdemeanor cocaine possession charges. Ann-Marie Rose Stachura, 45, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Prosecutors Dismiss Third OWI Charge Against Genoa City Man After Defense Objects To Trial Adjournment

RANDALL, Wis. — A drunk driving case against a 64-year-old man originally charged with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated has been dismissed after prosecutors requested additional time before trial and the defense objected. The dismissal came more than a year after Michael Shawn Guilfoil, formerly of Genoa City and now listed as a Lake Geneva resident, was arrested following an incident in which deputies found his vehicle in a ditch in the Town of Randall. The case was dismissed on October 21, 2026, by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason A. Rossell after Assistant District Attorney Thomas Benno requested an adjournment. It remains unknown why prosecutors sought the postponement, why they ultimately moved to dismiss the charge, or whether the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office intends to refile criminal charges

“The Difference Is Astounding”: Abel Sauceda Celebrates Completion Of Kenosha County Treatment Court

KENOSHA, Wis. — When Judge David Wilk first encountered Abel Sauceda in July 2015, he saw a man whose substance abuse and legal troubles had placed him on a troubling path. Eleven years later, Sauceda stood before the judge to celebrate completing Kenosha County’s Treatment Court — with a job, a driver’s license, a residence of his own and a safe place for one of his children to live. “The difference between the Abel that I met 11 years ago and the one that I see before me is astounding,” Wilk said during Sauceda’s recent commencement hearing. “And it’s due, I think, in part to the supports that you received and the support that you provided yourself. You were committed to your strength and your recovery. … It has been

Kenosha County Residents Dispose Of Unneeded Medications At Five Drug Take Back Day Locations

KENOSHA, Wis. — Residents had an opportunity to clear unneeded medications from their homes Saturday, October 24, as five locations across Kenosha County hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection events. The free events also offered training and free supplies of Narcan, the overdose-reversing medication. The Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health Services organized the events in partnership with the host sites. People were encouraged to dispose of medications they no longer need to help prevent prescription drug misuse and other dangers. Collection events took place at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol, Walmart in Somers and the parking lot in front of the new Kenosha County Human Services Building at 3500 52nd St. in Kenosha. The Twin Lakes Police Department and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside also hosted collections.

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Kellum Cuts Bail In Half To $25,000 For Kenosha Man Accused Of Hellcat Street Race That Left Victims With Skull Fracture, Shattered Femurs

Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha, appeared Friday, October 23, before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on four felony charges stemming from an alleged street race that left multiple people seriously injured. Although courthouse observers were surprised Kellum required cash bail at all rather than granting no-cash bail, he slashed by half the $50,000 bail Judge Jason A. Rossell had set when issuing the arrest warrant, setting cash bail at $25,000. Jose Daniel Alvarez-Nunez, 27, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha Internet Troll “Sue Grace,” Husband Sued Over Allegedly Stiffing Local Contractor For Nearly $28K; Husband Files Bizarre, Error-Ridden Counterclaim

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Kenosha-area internet troll Susan Grace Castagnoli-Krokosz (D), 73, known online as “Sue Grace,” and her husband were sued for allegedly stiffing a local contractor for nearly $28,000. Castagnoli-Krokosz is a disbarred Illinois attorney whose disciplinary proceedings documented a fraudulent scheme to collect unauthorized fees from financially struggling bankruptcy clients. The local contractor filed the lawsuit September 28 in Kenosha County Circuit Court, alleging the couple failed to pay a $27,980 invoice for roofing and related improvements at their Pleasant Prairie home. The contractor seeks the unpaid balance, interest and attorney fees. KCE editor Kevin Mathewson, who is also a private detective, personally served Castagnoli-Krokosz with the lawsuit and characterized her behavior during the encounter as “very crazy.” Mathewson observed an unkempt yard and a home that

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Driving SUV At 65-Year-Old, Punching Him And Chasing Him With Box Cutter Held On $4,500 Cash Bail

Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha, faces seven criminal charges across two cases alleging he attacked the same 65-year-old man in September and again Thursday, when prosecutors say he drove an SUV directly at the man, punched him and chased him with a box-cutter-type object. Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum set a combined $4,500 cash bail during Kirk’s initial appearance Friday, October 23. Jerome Kirk, 67, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Salem Man Who Previously Had Criminal Charges Dismissed In Silo Rescue Case Now Charged With Felony Domestic Abuse After Allegedly Knocking Woman Unconscious

Michael Lewis Strobach, 22, of Salem(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A 22-year-old Salem man who previously received a favorable resolution to criminal charges stemming from a highly publicized silo rescue is now facing a felony domestic abuse charge and three misdemeanor charges following two separate incidents involving his romantic partner. Michael Lewis Strobach appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Friday afternoon, October 23, 2026, where Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum set his bail at $1,500 cash. Michael Strobach Michael Strobach You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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“Catch & Release” Kellum Sets Only $2,500 Cash Bail For Trevor Man Accused Of Felony Fleeing While Under The Influence Of Drugs, Recklessly Endangering Safety And Domestic Abuse

Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor, had his cash bail set at only $2,500 Friday by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum after allegedly fleeing deputies while impaired by drugs, striking roadside equipment and frightening his parents. Gratiot faces two felony charges, three misdemeanors and a separate first-offense OWI citation stemming from the October 22 incident in Salem Lakes. Erik Tyler Gratiot, 32, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Soft-On-Crime Judge Hughes Gives Work Release And Probation In Concrete-Rock Beating And Drunk-Driving Crash That Left Woman With Broken Ribs, Pelvic Fractures And Partially Collapsed Lung

Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Juan R. Reyes-Moreno, 28, of Kenosha, received probation and 270 days of work release Friday from liberal Evers-appointed Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Hughes (D) in two felony cases involving a violent beating and a drunk-driving crash that seriously injured a woman while he was out on bail. The remarkably lenient outcome followed a plea agreement that dismissed eight of his 11 charges, including burglary, felony injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and two felony bail jumping counts. Juan R. Reyes-Moreno Juan R. Reyes-Moreno Evers-appointed Kenosha County Circuit Judge David Hughes (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Catch, Release, Repeat: Kellum Grants No-Cash Bail On Felony Domestic Abuse Charges, Then No-Cash Bail Again After Alleged Violation Hours Later

Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marquel Reed, 30, of Kenosha, was granted no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum on Thursday on felony domestic abuse charges, allegedly violated a restraining order that same afternoon, and appeared before Kellum again Friday on new charges. Kellum again granted Reed no-cash bail, this time on charges of felony bail jumping and violating a temporary harassment restraining order. Marquel Reed Marquel Reed Liberal Activist Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum (D) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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