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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.

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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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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, 28, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) 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.

UPDATE: StubHub Makes Things Right Following Kenosha County Eye Inquiry — “They Will Get Their Father-Daughter Moment At Game 1 Tonight”

PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — What began as a heartbreaking disappointment for a Paddock Lake father and daughter has turned into a dream come true following an urgent media inquiry from Kenosha County Eye on Friday morning, October 23, 2026. Less than three hours after the publication reported that 54-year-old Dirk MacDonald and his 20-year-old daughter, Leah MacDonald, had spent $3,278.09 on Milwaukee Brewers World Series tickets they were told were unavailable, StubHub confirmed that it had secured replacement tickets for the family, with upgraded seating and no additional cost. The remarkable turnaround came after Kenosha County Eye contacted StubHub’s national media relations department early Friday morning, providing the family’s names, purchase information, and documentation of their ordeal. The publication urged the company to intervene before the Brewers’ 7 p.m. World

Kenosha County Father And Daughter Spend $3,278 On World Series Tickets — StubHub Tells Them Night Before Game Their Tickets Are Unavailable [See Updated Story]

EDITOR’S NOTE (October 23, 2026): Less than three hours after Kenosha County Eye published this story, StubHub confirmed that it had intervened and arranged replacement World Series tickets for Leah and Dirk MacDonald. The company told Kenosha County Eye that the father and daughter would get their “father-daughter moment” at tonight’s Game 1, with upgraded seating to make up for the disruption. The resolution followed an urgent media inquiry from Kenosha County Eye. Read our follow-up story for StubHub’s response and exclusive interviews with the family. PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — For 20-year-old Leah MacDonald and her 54-year-old father, Dirk MacDonald, attending a Milwaukee Brewers World Series game together was supposed to be the experience of a lifetime. Instead, the two lifelong Kenosha County residents are devastated after spending $3,278.09 on

Have Mayor Bogdala’s 18 Years In Power Benefited His Family? Wife Among Kenosha County’s Top Three Highest-Paid Employees, Daughter Lands $65,000 Government Job And Mayoral Appointment — Mayor Won’t Answer Questions

KENOSHA, Wis. — For more than 18 years, David F. Bogdala (R), a MAGA Republican who previously served as Sergeant at Arms on the Kenosha County Republican Party board, has held political power in the City of Kenosha. The longtime Republican spent 16 years as an alderman before winning the April 2024 mayoral election. During that time, his wife and daughter have secured government jobs in Kenosha County, members of his family have received appointments to public boards, and his son has attended a private college that benefited from a city land agreement championed by Bogdala. Bogdala was long known as a conservative Republican. However, in the years leading up to his mayoral campaign, he appeared to shift toward the left. After all, Kenosha is a majority-Democratic city, and Bogdala

Disgraced Former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy And Kenosha Police Officer Loses Second Defamation Case Against Kenosha County Eye — Publisher Expects Third Lawsuit, Promises To Seek Sanctions

KENOSHA, Wis. — Disgraced former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputy and former Kenosha Police Officer Michael Angelo Rizzo has lost his second defamation lawsuit against Kenosha County Eye and its publisher, Kevin Mathewson. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Wilk dismissed Rizzo’s latest lawsuit Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, marking the second time in just over seven months that Rizzo has appeared before the same judge seeking to challenge KCE’s investigative reporting and “walked out of a courtroom” without the relief he wanted. Thursday’s hearing was conducted remotely via Zoom. The lawsuit, filed March 30, 2026, in Kenosha County Circuit Court Case No. 2026CV000378, was Rizzo’s second attempt to persuade a judge to declare portions of KCE’s reporting about his law enforcement career, dishonesty, criminal history, and domestic violence restraining orders

Somers Man’s Erratic Behavior Toward Woman Sitting In Car Leads To Arrest, Drug Charges After Years Of Confrontational Conduct

SOMERS, Wis. — Say the name Carl Kirkorian in the Somers community, and many longtime residents know exactly who you’re talking about. The 67-year-old former flooring company owner has become a familiar and controversial figure in local politics and public affairs, with some community members describing him as a “maniac” because of his frequent outbursts, confrontational behavior, and tendency to antagonize others. Now, those outbursts appear to have finally caught up with him. Kirkorian is facing three criminal charges after authorities say he verbally attacked a woman sitting in her parked car, created a disturbance that drew neighbors from their homes, and threatened to have a Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputy fired and thrown in jail. Kirkorian allegedly boasted that he was friends with Sheriff David W. Zoerner, had the sheriff’s

City Of Kenosha Announces November 3 Election Voting Hours, Absentee Ballot Deadlines And Warning About Confusing Third-Party Mailings

KENOSHA, Wis. — With the November 3, 2026, General Election less than two weeks away, the City of Kenosha Clerk’s Office has released important information about early voting, absentee ballot deadlines, polling locations and identification requirements. City officials are also advising residents to carefully examine election-related mailings after some voters reported confusion over absentee ballot request forms being distributed by outside organizations. In a press release issued Thursday, October 22, the city outlined several ways residents can cast their ballots before Election Day, including in-person absentee voting at the Kenosha Municipal Building, 625 52nd Street. Officials also emphasized that absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. In-Person Absentee Voting UnderwayIn-person absentee voting began Tuesday, October 20, and will continue through Friday, October 30.

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Repeatedly Strangling Mother Of His Child, Dragging Her By Hair As 2-Year-Old Son Was Home — $1,000 Cash Bail Set

Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 21-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony domestic abuse charges after prosecutors say he repeatedly strangled the mother of his child, dragged her across their apartment by her hair, and continued choking her until she appeared close to losing consciousness. Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha, appeared in court Thursday, October 22, 2026, where Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum set just $1,000 cash bail despite allegations that the woman feared Feleison would kill her. Scott Feleison, 21, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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WANTED: Kenosha Man Accused Of Crashing Into Police Car While Drunk, Charged With Second OWI, Skips Court — Arrest Warrant Issued

Lorenzo Misael Lucas-Lucas, 47, of Kenosha (Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office)(Crime Scene Photo by Incident Response) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha man accused of driving drunk, passing out behind the wheel, and crashing into a Kenosha Police Department squad car is now wanted after failing to appear in court Thursday afternoon. Lorenzo Misael Lucas-Lucas, 47, of Kenosha, was charged with his second offense of operating while intoxicated, operating while revoked, and failing to install a court-ordered ignition interlock device. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum authorized an arrest warrant Thursday, October 22, 2026, and set a $500 cash bond after Lucas-Lucas failed to appear for his initial appearance. Lorenzo Misael Lucas-Lucas, 47, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) (Crime Scene Photo by Incident Response) You must be logged in to

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Kenosha Man Charged With Felony Domestic Abuse Stalking After Repeatedly Terrorizing Ex-Girlfriend — Victim Requests Highest Possible Cash Bail, Kellum Sets $1,500

Scott E. Ayers Jr.(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Kenosha man accused of repeatedly stalking, harassing, and frightening his former girlfriend was charged Thursday, October 22, 2026, with felony stalking and two counts of disorderly conduct, all carrying domestic abuse modifiers. Scott E. Ayers Jr. appeared before Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum, who set a $1,500 cash bail despite prosecutors telling the court that the alleged victim wanted the highest possible cash bail and no contact with Ayers. Scott E. Ayers Jr.(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 Vehicle Theft, Pulling Ex-Boyfriend To Ground By His Hair, And Biting Him In Separate Attack — Granted No-Cash Bail In Both Cases

Amanda Garcia, 35, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha woman accused of attacking the same man in two separate incidents nearly a year apart, including stealing his SUV and later biting him in the chest, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Thursday, October 22, 2026. Amanda Garcia faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges in the separate criminal cases, but Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum granted her no-cash bail in both cases. Amanda Garcia Amanda Garcia You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Two 17-Year-Old Men Charged After One Flees Kenosha Police, Discards Backpack Containing Handgun Parts; Other Released on No-Cash Bail

Morris S. Monette Jr., 17, of Menasha and Jo’varion L. Edwards, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. – Two 17-year-old men are facing criminal charges following an encounter with Kenosha police that ended with officers recovering an unfinished handgun frame from a discarded backpack and a THC vape pen from one of the suspects. Morris S. Monette Jr., 17, of Menasha, was charged with obstructing an officer, while Jo’varion L. Edwards, 17, of Kenosha, was charged with possession of THC and misdemeanor bail jumping. Edwards was released on no-cash bail by supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun on October 9, 2026. Morris S. Monette Jr. Jo’varion L. Edwards You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Failed Farmer Now A Convicted Criminal: Guilty Of Violating Restraining Order After Threatening To Murder Kenosha Man, Make His Body Disappear

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — A 49-year-old Brighton man widely known in the community as the “failed farmer” has earned himself another title: convicted criminal. Michael A. Daniels, a financially troubled farmer who also uses the alias “Raymond Rossi” on Facebook, was convicted of violating a harassment restraining order obtained by a 42-year-old Kenosha man whom Daniels threatened to murder and make his body disappear. The conviction adds to Daniels’ lengthy history of legal troubles, unpaid debts, financial problems, and courtroom battles, including a six-month jail sentence imposed in a separate child support contempt proceeding. Daniels pleaded guilty on October 15, 2026, during a hearing in Racine County, where his Kenosha County criminal case had been assigned to an outside judge. Court records show a judgment of conviction was entered Wednesday,

New Prosecutor Morgan Millar Obtains Guilty Verdict In Murder Case

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Morgan Millar secured a guilty verdict Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in a first-degree intentional homicide case involving the 2023 shooting death of a Kenosha man. The verdict marks a significant courtroom accomplishment for the relatively new prosecutor, who earned high praise from Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis for her preparation, dedication and determination. Antonio D. Summers, 40, of Waukegan, Illinois, was found guilty in connection with the April 23, 2023, killing of DeShun Montreal Jackson, 44, of Kenosha. Jackson was shot inside an apartment building in the 1600 block of 60th Street. The case, which has been pending for approximately three and a half years, was prosecuted by Millar before Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell. Summers was charged with

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Charged With Felony Child Neglect And Abuse For Allegedly Dropping Baby On Concrete Twice And Slapping 3-Year-Old While Out On No-Cash Bail For Alleged Attack On Deputy — Kellum Gives Her No-Cash Bail Again

Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nya M. Robinson, 26, of Kenosha, received no-cash bail from Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum on Wednesday, October 21, after being charged with felony child abuse and neglect, resisting an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping, and disorderly conduct. Police say Robinson dropped her 1-year-old daughter onto concrete twice and repeatedly struck her 3-year-old son just 10 days after liberal activist supplemental court commissioner Tracey Braun granted her no-cash bail in a separate case involving allegations that she kicked a squad car door shut on a sheriff’s deputy’s head. Nya M. Robinson Nya M. Robinson You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Kenosha County Offering Free Climbing Adventure For Veterans, Active-Duty Military And Their Families October 28

BRISTOL, Wis. — Kenosha County is inviting local veterans, active-duty military personnel and reservists to enjoy a free climbing adventure at Boundless Adventures in Bristol Woods Park on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The annual Veterans Climb event will run from 3:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., offering eligible military personnel and up to two guests each the opportunity to experience the aerial adventure park at no cost. The event will feature two-hour climbing sessions, special guests, light refreshments and representatives from local organizations that provide resources and services to veterans. The event is designed to recognize military service while bringing veterans and their families together for an afternoon and evening of outdoor recreation. Free For Military Personnel, Families And GuestsThe complimentary climbing sessions are available to active-duty military members, reserve component

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Convicted Sex Offender With Armed Robbery History Arrested On Warrant, Faces 10 New Charges Including Felony Domestic Abuse: $5,000 Warrant Reduced To $500 Cash Bail

Ricardo Aguirre, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Ricardo Aguirre, 37, of Kenosha, a convicted sex offender with a criminal history that includes armed robbery, third-degree sexual assault and multiple convictions for failing to register as a sex offender, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after being taken into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant. Court Commissioner Daniel E. “Catch & Release” Kellum reduced Aguirre’s previously established $5,000 cash bail to just $500 despite prosecutors charging him with 10 new offenses, including felony intimidation of a victim involving domestic abuse. Ricardo Aguirre, 37, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Man Accused Of Fleeing Twin Lakes Police On Electric Dirt Bike, Crashing Into Squad Car: Officer Draws Gun During Confrontation

Cristopher Paul Johansen, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Illinois man is facing a felony charge after police say he fled from a Twin Lakes officer on an electric dirt bike, crashed into a marked squad car and refused repeated commands during a confrontation that resulted in the officer drawing his firearm. Cristopher Paul Johansen, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, appeared in Kenosha County Circuit Court Wednesday, October 21, 2026, where Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum set $1,500 cash bail. Johansen is charged with felony fleeing or eluding an officer and misdemeanor hit-and-run. Cristopher Paul Johansen, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Arrested on Five-Year-Old Warrant in Felony Domestic Abuse Case That Left Woman With Fractured Eye Socket

Willie D. Sims, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 34-year-old Kenosha man accused of punching a woman in the face, fracturing her eye socket and leaving her bleeding was arrested Tuesday, October 20, 2026, on a warrant issued more than five years earlier in a felony domestic abuse case. Willie D. Sims, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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