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FOLLOW-UP: Bargain Bail Billy’s Termination Letter Released, Confirms Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg Fired Commissioner William Michel II

Now-Fired Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two months after Kenosha County Eye exclusively reported that Court Commissioner William “Bargain Bail Billy” Michel II had been fired, newly released public records confirm that Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg personally made the decision to terminate him on May 15, 2026. The records also reveal the reasons she cited for his removal, while raising new questions among legal insiders about the quality of the termination letter itself. Kenosha County Chief Judge Wynne Laufenberg (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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Trevor Teen Accused Of Threatening To Slit Ex-Girlfriend’s Throat And “Piss In It,” Held On $500 Cash Bail

Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor, appeared Monday before Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse on misdemeanor charges alleging he repeatedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend through text messages, signed her up for pornography websites without her consent, and was later found in possession of THC vape cartridges. Bouterse found probable cause, entered a not guilty plea on Davis’ behalf, and set a $500 cash bond with a condition that he have no contact with the victim. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Aug. 7, with a final pre-trial set for Aug. 27 before Judge Heather Iverson. Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Hiding Facebook Account From State, Cash Bail Set At $2,000

Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha, made his initial appearance Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court after prosecutors charged him with felony failing to comply with Wisconsin’s sex offender registry requirements by allegedly operating an unreported Facebook account for nearly two years. Supplemental Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set a $2,000 cash bond, and Lewis remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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16-Year-Old Accused Of Taking Wheel From 12-Year-Old Car Thief During Police Chase Released On No-Cash Bail

Kenosha Police(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Alanna M. Reyes, 16, of Caledonia, was released Monday on no-cash bail after being charged with felony fleeing or eluding an officer for allegedly taking over the wheel of a stolen vehicle from a 12-year-old boy and leading Kenosha police on a high-speed chase through the City of Kenosha. According to the criminal complaint, the 12-year-old had allegedly stolen the vehicle before Reyes got behind the wheel. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Trevor Teen Accused Of Threatening To Slit Ex-Girlfriend’s Throat And “Piss In It,” Held On $500 Cash Bail

Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor, appeared Monday before Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse on misdemeanor charges alleging he repeatedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend through text messages, signed her up for pornography websites without her consent, and was later found in possession of THC vape cartridges. Bouterse found probable cause, entered a not guilty plea on Davis’ behalf, and set a $500 cash bond with a condition that he have no contact with the victim. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Aug. 7, with a final pre-trial set for Aug. 27 before Judge Heather Iverson. Jacob L. Davis, 18, of Trevor(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Hiding Facebook Account From State, Cash Bail Set At $2,000

Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha, made his initial appearance Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court after prosecutors charged him with felony failing to comply with Wisconsin’s sex offender registry requirements by allegedly operating an unreported Facebook account for nearly two years. Supplemental Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set a $2,000 cash bond, and Lewis remains in custody pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. Andrew A. Lewis, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Two-Vehicle Crash In Randall Leaves Multiple Injured, One Airlifted To Milwaukee

RANDALL, Wis. — A serious two-vehicle crash in the Town of Randall on Sunday afternoon left multiple people injured, including a 45-year-old man who suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Milwaukee trauma center. The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 p.m. in the 38500 block of County Highway F (87th Street), where Twin Lakes Fire/Rescue, the Town of Randall Fire Department, and the Town of Wheatland Fire Department responded after receiving reports of a two-vehicle collision. When first responders arrived, they found one vehicle with extensive damage sitting in the roadway. A female patient was located in a nearby field, while a second vehicle had left the roadway and came to rest approximately 20 to 30 yards into a tree line. Initial reports indicated three people were inside one

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Pleasant Prairie Woman Accused Of Major Cocaine Sales, Hiding Crack Cocaine In Underwear When Police Moved In

Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Pleasant Prairie woman is facing three felony cocaine delivery charges after Kenosha-area drug investigators say she repeatedly sold large amounts of cocaine to a confidential informant before being caught with nearly 29 grams of crack cocaine hidden in her underwear. Johanna L. Gabourel, 39, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Navy Veteran Takes Over As Kenosha County’s Director Of Veterans Services After Blasi Retirement

KENOSHA, Wis. — A U.S. Navy veteran with more than a decade of experience assisting veterans and their families has taken over as Kenosha County’s new Director of Veterans Services. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that Robert Swanson is now leading the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services following the retirement of former Director Jennifer Blasi. “Jennifer has done an outstanding job of leading our Veterans Services Office over the last few years, and we wish her a long and happy retirement,” Kerkman said. “And while we’re sorry to see her go, I’m confident Rob will carry on the office’s tradition of providing excellent service to veterans in our community.” Swanson was previously the county’s Assistant Director of Veterans Services, a position he held after joining the office

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Strangling Woman Two Days In A Row, Punching Her, Breaking Into Home By Kicking Out AC Unit — $7,500 Cash Bail Set

Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 39-year-old Kenosha man is facing two felony strangulation charges and five additional domestic abuse-related charges after prosecutors say he attacked a woman during two separate incidents on back-to-back days, leaving her with bruises, bite marks, swelling, scratches and other injuries. Eric Jamal Smith, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Keller Williams Thrive To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Kenosha Office With Ribbon Cutting, Music, Drinks And Community Event

KENOSHA, Wis. — Keller Williams Thrive will celebrate the grand opening of its new Kenosha office later this month with a community event featuring live music, drinks, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Keller Williams Thrive Kenosha office, located at 5525 Green Bay Road, Suite 200, will host its grand opening celebration on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., along with live music, curated drinks, and light bites. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the new office space and meet with local real estate professionals, business leaders, and members of the community. Keller Williams Thrive is inviting residents, clients, and local businesses to attend the celebration as the company marks its expansion into

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Christmas Day Sexual Assault, Choking Woman, Stopping 911 Call Posts $7,500 Cash Bail Months After Warrant Issued

Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of sexually assaulting a woman, choking her, stopping her from calling 911, and taking her vehicle posted $7,500 cash bail Friday after a warrant for his arrest remained active for several months. Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha, is facing eight criminal charges, including three felonies, in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Julio Cesar Marin-Garcia, 44, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Six-Time OWI Suspect Accused Of Hitting Parked Vehicle, Driving Away Drunk — Kenosha Man Held On $20,000 Cash Bail

Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of his sixth drunk-driving offense was ordered held on $20,000 cash bail Friday after prosecutors say he crashed into a parked vehicle, drove away, and later admitted to police that he drank “a lot” and “too much” before getting behind the wheel. Ricardo Daniel Carranza, 39, 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 With Felony Drug Delivery After Police Find 34 Ecstasy Pills Hidden In Box Spring: $2,000 Cash Bail Set

Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Marcelis Butler, 18, of Kenosha, was charged with a felony drug offense and three counts of bail jumping after Kenosha Police say they found dozens of ecstasy pills and cocaine hidden inside his bedroom during the execution of a search warrant. Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set Butler’s cash bail at $2,000 Friday afternoon. Marcelis Butler, 18, 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 With Felony OWI Causing Injury After Crash Near I-94 — Police Say Empty Beer Cans Found In Vehicle

Kenosha Police Department(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Steven M. Hunkins, 55, of Kenosha, was charged with felony Operating While Intoxicated Causing Injury – 2nd and Subsequent Offense after prosecutors say he caused a two-vehicle crash that sent another driver to the hospital. The case is assigned to Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson after being moved to coincide with a related refusal case. Hunkins is scheduled for an initial appearance on July 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Fourth OWI Charge Filed Against Kenosha Man After Police Say He Crashed, Became Trapped Under Vehicle

Pleasant Prairie Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Oscar De Leon, 67, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with felony fourth-offense operating while intoxicated after Pleasant Prairie Police say he crashed his Ford Focus, ended up trapped underneath the vehicle, and had to be pulled to safety by an officer. The Class H felony carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Chicago Man Accused Of Stealing $12,000 Three-Wheeler From Kenosha Garage Arrested After Missing Jury Trial, Judge Sets $25,000 Cash Bail

Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago, was taken into custody after missing court dates in his felony burglary case involving an allegedly stolen $12,000 Can-Am Ryker three-wheeled motorcycle. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi L. Meier previously issued a $25,000 cash bench warrant after Lawson failed to appear for his June 22, 2026 jury trial. On Friday, Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse vacated the warrant and set Lawson’s new cash bail at $25,000. Jared R. Lawson, 24, of Chicago(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Man Charged With Felonies After Allegedly Stealing SUV, Crashing Into Two Occupied Homes

Kenosha Police Department(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — Sean A. Braun, 18, of Kenosha, is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he stole a Chevrolet Trailblazer, drove it recklessly through a Kenosha neighborhood, and crashed into two occupied homes, causing extensive damage. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Kenosha Sisters Accused Of Kicking In Apartment Door, Beating Woman — One Charged With Felony Burglary, Both Released On No-Cash Bail

Keanna R. Henley, 23, and Alexis E. Cannon, 29, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha sisters accused by police of forcing their way into an apartment and attacking a woman were released from custody Thursday afternoon on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse. Keanna R. Henley Alexis E. Cannon You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Federal Disaster Assistance Now Available For Kenosha County Residents Impacted By April Storms And Flooding

KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County residents and business owners who suffered damage during April’s severe storms and flooding may now apply for federal disaster assistance after Kenosha County was included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced Wednesday that residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that struck Wisconsin from April 13 through April 23 are now eligible to seek help through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Kenosha County was one of 19 Wisconsin counties included in the declaration. Homeowners and renters who sustained uninsured damage to their primary residence, lost personal property, or have other storm-related needs may apply for FEMA assistance. Low-interest disaster loans are also available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for impacted residents, businesses, and private nonprofit

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Kenosha Man Accused Of Strangling Ex-Wife Outside Bar While Out On Bond For Prior Felony Domestic Case — $50,000 Cash Bail Set

Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man already facing a felony domestic violence case is back behind bars after prosecutors say he attacked and strangled his ex-wife outside a Kenosha bar — while he was under a court order to have no contact with her. Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with felony strangulation and suffocation – domestic abuse, misdemeanor battery – domestic abuse, disorderly conduct – domestic abuse, and three counts of felony bail jumping. Court Commissioner Lisa Bouterse set a $50,000 cash bail Thursday afternoon. Milton S. Alvarado-Gomez, 34, of Kenosha(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 Drunk Driving With 1-Year-Old Child In Vehicle Gets No-Cash Bail After Alleged Hit-And-Run Crash

Christianna R. Topel, 25, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Kenosha woman accused of driving drunk with a 1-year-old child in the back seat after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle and fleeing was was allowed to remain free on a no-cash bail Thursday. Christianna R. Topel, 25, 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 Having Gun With 50-Round Drum Magazine During Family Fight, Threatening To Get Another Gun And Shoot Father

Naseem Ramez Hassan, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man is accused of possessing a handgun equipped with a 50-round drum magazine during a family altercation and later threatening to get another firearm and shoot his father, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court. Naseem Ramez Hassan, 17, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Liberal Majority On Salem Lakes Board Looks To Reverse Popular Code Enforcement Reforms — Residents Could Again Face Proactive Property Inspections

SALEM LAKES, Wis. — Many people move away from cities like Kenosha and into rural communities like Salem Lakes because they want more room, fewer restrictions, and the ability to enjoy their property. An RV parked near the house, a UTV, a four-wheeler, a dirt bike, farm equipment, trailers, or other items that may draw scrutiny in a city environment have long been part of rural living. That could soon change, however, if a sweeping change supported by members of the new liberal majority on the Salem Lakes Village Board moves forward. At Tuesday night’s Village Board meeting, Village President Rita Bucur (D) signaled her desire to roll back major code enforcement reforms passed after the 2023 election — reforms that were created after hundreds of frustrated residents packed meetings

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Two Kenosha Men Charged After KDOG Investigation Allegedly Uncovers Ghost Gun Linked To Two Shootings, Firearms Sales To “Felon” Informant

Aidan J. Hagerty, 18, and Tae’Angelo R. Adams, 23, Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A months-long investigation by the Kenosha County Drug Operations Group (KDOG) led to felony charges against two Kenosha men after detectives say they uncovered THC sales, illegal firearm transactions, and a “ghost gun” that was later connected through ballistic testing to two separate shootings. Aidan J. Hagerty Tae’Angelo R. Adams You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

Steil Joins Vice President Vance, Dr. Oz In Wisconsin To Target Billions In Medicaid Fraud

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) joined Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in Wisconsin to discuss efforts aimed at eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within federal programs. Steil and federal officials highlighted concerns about criminals exploiting taxpayer-funded programs, including Medicaid, which the U.S. Department of Justice says was targeted in billions of dollars of fraud schemes nationwide. According to the DOJ, fraudsters cost Medicaid more than $6.5 billion across the country between 2019 and 2022, including more than $15.5 million in Wisconsin. Steil said stronger fraud prevention measures are needed to protect the people these programs were intended to serve. “Inadequate fraud prevention standards have opened the door to criminal actors and harmed American families and

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Genoa City Man Sentenced To Prison For Felony 4th OWI After Kenosha County Deputy Finds Him High On THC While Riding Motorcycle With Revoked License

Kyle M. Keehn, 40, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) SALEM LAKES, Wis. — A Genoa City man was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison by Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Heather Iverson after pleading guilty to his fourth OWI offense, a felony, stemming from a 2024 traffic stop in Salem Lakes. The prison sentence is a departure from the Kenosha judiciary’s usual stance of ordering work release for many third and fourth OWI offenders. The sentence may signal a change, at least from one judge, on sentencing repeat drunk and impaired drivers who put the public’s lives at risk. Kyle M. Keehn, 40, of Genoa City(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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