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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.

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Kenosha Realtor Accused of Fraud, Theft in Lawsuit; Earnest Money Case Ends Before Trial After Parties Agree to Dismissal

Nina Ferraro – Realtor, Welcom Home Real Estate Group KENOSHA, Wis. — A lawsuit that accused Nina Ferraro, of Welcome Home Real Estate Group, of fraud and theft in connection with a disputed $4,000 earnest money payment involving out-of-state senior citizens has come to an end before trial after court records show the parties agreed to dismiss the case. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Man Accused of Attempted Kidnapping at Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen Gets $50,000 Cash Bail

Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of attempting to force his ex-girlfriend into a vehicle outside a Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen appeared in court Friday, where Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors argued for an even higher amount. District Attorney Xavier Solis’ office requested $75,000 cash bail, while the defense asked for a lower amount. Burnett remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28. Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, 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 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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Kenosha Realtor Accused of Fraud, Theft in Lawsuit; Earnest Money Case Ends Before Trial After Parties Agree to Dismissal

Nina Ferraro – Realtor, Welcom Home Real Estate Group KENOSHA, Wis. — A lawsuit that accused Nina Ferraro, of Welcome Home Real Estate Group, of fraud and theft in connection with a disputed $4,000 earnest money payment involving out-of-state senior citizens has come to an end before trial after court records show the parties agreed to dismiss the case. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Illinois Man Accused of Attempted Kidnapping at Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen Gets $50,000 Cash Bail

Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — An Illinois man accused of attempting to force his ex-girlfriend into a vehicle outside a Pleasant Prairie Dairy Queen appeared in court Friday, where Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun set a $50,000 cash bail after prosecutors argued for an even higher amount. District Attorney Xavier Solis’ office requested $75,000 cash bail, while the defense asked for a lower amount. Burnett remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28. Rayshawn D. Burnett, 23, of Grayslake, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Four Officially Charged in Trevor Drug House Investigation; Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun Hands Down Widely Different Cash Bails

Tammy Faye Wilton, 54, and Thomas Donald Wilton Jr., 50, Both of TrevorAlicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42 and Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, Both of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TREVOR, Wis. — All four people arrested in the Trevor investigation that brought a major Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office and K-DOG response have now been officially charged, and the bond decisions handed down by Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun varied sharply throughout the case. Braun reduced several of those requests while granting another in full, creating a wide range of bond outcomes among defendants accused in the same investigation. Tammy Faye Wilton Donald Wilton Jr. Alicia Renee Wojtowicz Frank W. McClaughry Jr. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Woman Accused of Choking Son, Striking Child Receives $500 Cash Bail in Kenosha Felony Case

Maryjane V. James, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha woman accused of choking one child and physically assaulting another was ordered held Friday on a $500 cash bond after prosecutors filed multiple charges, including felony strangulation and felony child abuse. Court records show District Attorney Xavier Solis appeared for the State and requested a cash bond, while the defense sought a $100 cash bond before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun set bond at $500 with conditions. Maryjane V. James, 41, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Milwaukee Man Accused of Choking Woman, Pointing Gun at Her Has $7,500 Cash Bail Set

D’Sean A. Williams, 21, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Milwaukee man accused of choking a woman and pointing a handgun at her head during a domestic violence incident was ordered held on a $7,500 cash bail Friday after prosecutors requested the same amount during his initial appearance before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Prosecutors alleged the defendant strangled the woman, threatened to kill her, and later returned to her apartment after police had already responded. D’Sean A. Williams, 21, of Milwaukee(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Repeat Drug Offender Accused of Selling Crack Near School and Park Gets $25,000 Cash Bail

Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha appeared Friday before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun and was ordered held on a $25,000 cash bond after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly sold crack cocaine during a Kenosha Police Department narcotics investigation. The State, represented by District Attorney Xavier Solis, sought a $50,000 cash bond, while defense attorneys requested $2,500 cash. Braun ultimately split the difference and set bond at $25,000 cash with conditions prohibiting alcohol, controlled substances without a prescription, and drug paraphernalia possession. Marshall T. Hill, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Co-Defendants in Same Trevor Mail Theft Case Receive Starkly Different Cash Bails From Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun

Alicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) TREVOR, Wis. — Two co-defendants accused in the same Trevor mail theft and identity fraud investigation walked into court on nearly identical allegations this week but walked out with dramatically different bail outcomes after appearing before Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low-Bail” Braun. Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was given a $5,000 cash bond after prosecutors sought $75,000 cash bail, while Alicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42, of Trevor, was ordered to post a $50,000 cash bond — the exact amount requested by prosecutors. Alicia Renee Wojtowicz Frank W. McClaughry Jr You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Massive Drug Bust in Kenosha Nets Fentanyl, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Psychedelics and More Than $62,000 in Narcotics

Daniel R. Love, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A narcotics investigation by the Kenosha Drug Operations Group led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Kenosha man and the seizure of a large assortment of drugs with an estimated street value exceeding $62,000, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Seized Evidence(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Daniel R. Love, 40, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Felony Domestic Abuse Suspect Arrested on $15,000 Warrant After Woman Allegedly Stabbed, Due in Court Today

Clay E. Thomas Jr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of throwing a kitchen knife into a woman during a domestic dispute was arrested Thursday on a previously issued $15,000 warrant and is expected to make his first court appearance today at 1 p.m. before a court commissioner. Clay E. Thomas Jr., 48, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Memorial Day Holiday To Delay Kenosha Trash, Recycling Collection Schedule

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha residents will need to plan for a temporary change in garbage and recycling pickup schedules as the Memorial Day holiday approaches, with city officials announcing that collection services will not operate on Memorial Day. The City of Kenosha Department of Public Works said there will be no curbside collection Monday, May 25, for garbage, recycling, brush, televisions, tires, compostables, or bulk items in observance of Memorial Day. Because of the holiday, all collection routes during the week will shift back by one day. Residents whose materials are normally collected Monday will instead be serviced Tuesday, while Friday routes will move to Saturday. Officials said normal pickup schedules will return the following week beginning June 1. City officials are also encouraging residents who need brush, branch, television,

New Playground With Accessibility Upgrades Set To Open At Old Settlers Park

PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. — Families in western Kenosha County will soon have a new place for children to play as county officials prepare to unveil a renovated playground at Old Settlers Park featuring expanded accessibility and safety improvements. Kenosha County officials announced that a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the updated playground will take place June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, located at 24100 75th St. County Executive Samantha Kerkman, Kenosha County Parks Director Wyatt Moore and other stakeholders are expected to participate in the event. The project includes several additions aimed at making the playground more accessible to children of varying abilities. Among the new features are a wheelchair transfer slide, an accessible rocker and what county officials described as the first poured-in-place playground surface installed by Kenosha

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Woman Arrested Yesterday On Outstanding Warrant For Felony Elder Abuse, Expected In Court Later Today

Gabriella L. Reyes, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman accused of physically assaulting an older woman was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant and is expected to appear in court Friday afternoon on felony charges stemming from an alleged March attack. Gabriella L. Reyes, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Free Summer Concerts, Movies and Fitness Events Returning to Kenosha County Parks

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Free concerts, movie nights, yoga sessions and several new activities will soon return to parks across Kenosha County as county officials roll out another summer schedule packed with weekly events beginning in June. County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced this week that the county’s annual summer parks programming will return with a mix of familiar favorites and new offerings designed to bring residents outdoors throughout the season. “The weekly concerts, movies, and yoga nights that have been popular for several years are returning this year, along with some new additions to our busy park programming schedule,” Kerkman said. “Once again, there will be no shortage of events to enjoy in our beautiful county parks.” Among the returning programs is Yoga in the Park at Petrifying Springs Park

KUSD Pride Resolution Renews Debate Over School Board Priorities Following Carl Bryan Controversy

KENOSHA, Wis. — A symbolic Pride Month resolution scheduled for consideration by the Kenosha Unified School Board next week is renewing debate among residents over whether schools should involve themselves in social and cultural issues at all. The proposal comes as newly elected school board president Carl Bryan, who is openly homosexual, has faced increased attention on social media after photos circulated online showing Bryan in drag under the name “Carlotta Cox.” The photos generated significant discussion online and sharply divided reactions among community members. The school board agenda includes multiple symbolic resolutions, including one recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month and affirming student belonging and inclusion, another recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day, and a resolution honoring recently unelected board member Yolanda Adams for her years of service. The Pride

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Kenosha Man Charged With 20 Animal Neglect Counts After Police Allege Dogs Were Kept in Filthy Conditions

Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is facing 20 misdemeanor animal neglect and mistreatment charges after prosecutors filed a criminal complaint alleging several dogs were found living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions at his residence. Terrell James Taylor, 33, of Kenosha, was charged May 20 and is scheduled to make an initial appearance June 17 before a court commissioner. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Man Charged in Identity Theft Case Linked to Larger Trevor Drug House Investigation; Illinois Warrants Also Surface

TREVOR, Wis. — Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, of Trevor, was formally charged Wednesday with identity theft, two felony bail jumping counts and mail theft allegations, and is expected to make an initial court appearance Thursday. Court records indicate the newly filed allegations are tied to what authorities describe as a much broader investigation involving an alleged Trevor drug house, stolen mail, fraud and out-of-state criminal warrants. Tammy Faye Wilton, 54, and Thomas Donald Wilton Jr., 50, Both of TrevorAlicia Renee Wojtowicz, 42 and Frank W. McClaughry Jr., 40, Both of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

GoFundMe Set Up for Trevor Family After House Fire Leaves Home a Complete Loss

TREVOR, Wis. — A GoFundMe campaign has been established for a Trevor family after a house fire Wednesday left their home a complete loss and destroyed nearly everything inside. Emergency dispatch records show the fire call for the residence in the 9950 block of 270th Court was entered at approximately 10:04 a.m. Initial reports indicated callers could see smoke and flames coming through the windows of the home. Authorities also noted that two vehicles were parked in the driveway, creating concern that somebody could still be inside the residence. As deputies and firefighters responded, authorities began attempting to locate and contact occupants associated with the home. Dispatch traffic later indicated officials were able to make contact and were told nobody was believed to be inside the house and no animals

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Felony False Imprisonment, Threats Alleged Against Kenosha Man; Separate Drug Case Filed Same Day

Michael J. Ruiz Jr., 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Kenosha man appeared before Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun on Thursday after prosecutors filed two separate criminal cases against him the same day, including a felony domestic violence case alleging he physically restrained a woman, threatened to kill her and others, and a separate drug and revoked-driving case. In the felony case, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested $7,500 cash bail and Braun set $5,000 cash bail with conditions. In the second case, the State requested and received no-cash bail with conditions. Michael J. Ruiz Jr., 26, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

City Earns Tree City USA Recognition for 44th Year

KENOSHA, Wis. — The City of Kenosha has once again received national recognition for its efforts in maintaining and growing the community’s urban forest, marking another year of acknowledgment for its environmental and beautification work. The city announced Thursday that it earned the 2025 Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation, an annual recognition program that honors communities committed to proper tree management and environmental stewardship. Kenosha has now received the designation for 44 years. The Tree City USA program is designed to encourage communities to value and manage trees through established standards and long-term planning. Communities seeking the designation must maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per resident on urban forestry efforts, and participate in an Arbor Day

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Kenosha Man Facing Felony Domestic Abuse Case Hit With New Felony Charge After Allegedly Violating No-Contact Order

Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Daniel J. Plants, 24, of Kenosha, who was already facing a felony domestic abuse case enhanced because of multiple prior domestic violence convictions, appeared in court Thursday on a new felony bail jumping charge after prosecutors alleged he violated conditions of release involving the same woman. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested $5,000 cash bail, but Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun ordered $1,500 cash bail with conditions. Daniel J. Plants Daniel J. Plants You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Felony Bail Jumping Charges Filed After Witness Reports Man Punched Woman, Smashed Her Face Into Van Window

Cory R. Schlesner, 54, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SOMERS, Wis. — A Kenosha man with pending felony cases in Walworth County is facing new charges after a witness reported seeing him repeatedly punch a woman and slam her head into a vehicle window. During his initial appearance Thursday, Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a $1,500 cash bail, while Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun ultimately set a $1,000 cash bail and scheduled a preliminary hearing for May 29 before Court Commissioner William Michel II. Cory R. Schlesner, 54, 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 Breaking Girlfriend’s Nose, Punching Her Repeatedly at Pleasant Prairie Outlet Mall Released on No-Cash Bail

Christopher Flores, 19, of Vernon Hills, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus requested a no-cash bail Thursday for a 19-year-old Illinois man accused of repeatedly punching his girlfriend and leaving her with significant injuries, and Liberal Activist Supplemental Court Commissioner Tracey “Low Bail” Braun granted that request during Christopher Flores’ initial appearance. Christopher Flores, 19, of Vernon Hills, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Sarah Norkus in Court(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Somers Fire Department Planning Community Day Featuring Flight For Life Landing, Family Activities And Donation Drive

SOMERS, Wis. — Families looking for a community event packed with activities, emergency vehicles and opportunities to support local causes will soon have another option on their calendars as the Somers Fire Department prepares to host Somers Community Day later this month. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Sam’s Club and is expected to bring together residents, businesses, first responders and community organizations for a day focused on family activities and local engagement. Organizers say attendees can expect food, raffles, children’s games and displays from area businesses and community resources. The event is designed to give residents an opportunity to meet local first responders and learn more about organizations serving the area. One of the biggest attractions planned for the event

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