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Kenosha Unified School District Refuses To Identify Somers Elementary Teacher Under Criminal Investigation – Kenosha County Eye Identifies 49-Year-Old Mount Pleasant Man
Charles Thomas Basaldua, 49, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha Unified School District Website) SOMERS, Wis. — Parents of students at Somers Elementary School are furious with the
Secret Affairs, Sex at School, Explicit Voicemails, Alleged Lies And Sudden Resignation: Explosive Court Documents Expose Scandal Behind Union Grove Superintendent’s Child Pornography Arrest
Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, and his Mistress Danielle Marshall, 56, of Mount Pleasant UNION GROVE, Wis. — Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington,
Kenosha Unified School District Refuses To Identify Somers Elementary Teacher Under Criminal Investigation – Kenosha County Eye Identifies 49-Year-Old Mount Pleasant Man
Charles Thomas Basaldua, 49, of Mount Pleasant(Kenosha Unified School District Website) SOMERS, Wis. — Parents of students at Somers Elementary School are furious with the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) after school officials sent a vague notification Friday morning informing families that an employee was under investigation, without identifying the employee or explaining the nature of the allegations. Kenosha County Eye has learned that the employee is Charles Thomas Basaldua, 49, of Mount Pleasant, a fifth-grade teacher at the school who is under criminal investigation concerning allegations of inappropriate conduct toward students. Basaldua denied any wrongdoing when contacted by Kenosha County Eye Friday, maintaining that he is being falsely accused. KUSD Superintendent Jeff Weiss (D)(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) You must be logged in to view the
Kenosha Elementary School Principal Abruptly Steps Down After Just 16 Months On The Job; KUSD Says Departure Was For Personal Reasons
KENOSHA, Wis. — The principal of Whittier Elementary School in Kenosha has abruptly stepped down after serving just over 16 months in the position. Mark Dzioba, who became principal on July 1, 2025, resigned from his leadership position effective Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) officials say the decision was entirely personal and that Dzioba will remain employed by the district in another capacity. Dzioba’s departure was announced in a letter to Whittier families and staff from Robert Antholine, KUSD’s Chief of School Leadership. The announcement came less than three months into the 2026-2027 school year, leaving the district scrambling to provide temporary leadership while officials search for an interim principal. In his letter, Antholine wrote that Dzioba had decided to step down for personal reasons and
Kenosha Veterans Honored With Special Breakfast, Heartfelt Tributes At American Heroes Café Ahead Of Veterans Day
KENOSHA, Wis. — Dozens of military veterans gathered Friday morning at Festival Foods in Kenosha for a special Veterans Day breakfast at the American Heroes Café, sharing stories, enjoying camaraderie and reflecting on the sacrifices they made while serving their country. The gathering, held just days before Veterans Day on November 11, featured a complimentary breakfast, patriotic tributes and heartfelt messages of gratitude for the men and women who have worn the uniform. The special breakfast was part of the weekly American Heroes Café gathering, which provides local veterans an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique experiences of military service. Friday’s event included a buffet breakfast sponsored by Bob and Chris Margetson, along with remarks honoring the veterans and their sacrifices. Chaplain Charlie Hansen, an Air Force
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Secret Affairs, Sex at School, Explicit Voicemails, Alleged Lies And Sudden Resignation: Explosive Court Documents Expose Scandal Behind Union Grove Superintendent’s Child Pornography Arrest
Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, and his Mistress Danielle Marshall, 56, of Mount Pleasant UNION GROVE, Wis. — Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, the married Union Grove Union High School District administrator charged Thursday with two child pornography felonies, is at the center of an explosive scandal involving a secret six-year affair with Danielle Marshall, 56, of Mount Pleasant, a longtime Union Grove Elementary School teacher who submitted her retirement or resignation Friday after 30 years with the district. Newly obtained court documents reveal allegations of sexual encounters on school property, sexually explicit voicemails, deleted phone records, and conflicting statements to investigators. Marshall, who is also described as married in the investigative records, submitted her retirement/resignation request just two days after Johnson’s arrest and on the same day
Kenosha Elementary School Principal Abruptly Steps Down After Just 16 Months On The Job; KUSD Says Departure Was For Personal Reasons
KENOSHA, Wis. — The principal of Whittier Elementary School in Kenosha has abruptly stepped down after serving just over 16 months in the position. Mark Dzioba, who became principal on July 1, 2025, resigned from his leadership position effective Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) officials say the decision was entirely personal and that Dzioba will remain employed by the district in another capacity. Dzioba’s departure was announced in a letter to Whittier families and staff from Robert Antholine, KUSD’s Chief of School Leadership. The announcement came less than three months into the 2026-2027 school year, leaving the district scrambling to provide temporary leadership while officials search for an interim principal. In his letter, Antholine wrote that Dzioba had decided to step down for personal reasons and
Kenosha Veterans Honored With Special Breakfast, Heartfelt Tributes At American Heroes Café Ahead Of Veterans Day
KENOSHA, Wis. — Dozens of military veterans gathered Friday morning at Festival Foods in Kenosha for a special Veterans Day breakfast at the American Heroes Café, sharing stories, enjoying camaraderie and reflecting on the sacrifices they made while serving their country. The gathering, held just days before Veterans Day on November 11, featured a complimentary breakfast, patriotic tributes and heartfelt messages of gratitude for the men and women who have worn the uniform. The special breakfast was part of the weekly American Heroes Café gathering, which provides local veterans an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique experiences of military service. Friday’s event included a buffet breakfast sponsored by Bob and Chris Margetson, along with remarks honoring the veterans and their sacrifices. Chaplain Charlie Hansen, an Air Force
Two Kenosha Brothers Charged With First-Degree Sexual Assault After Woman Says They Held Her Captive In Garage At Gunpoint — $250,000 Cash Bail Each
Branden J. Bailey-Prescott, 20, and Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr., 22 Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha brothers, Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr., 22, and Branden J. Bailey-Prescott, 20, are facing serious felony charges after a woman told police they locked her inside a garage, forcibly removed her clothing and sexually assaulted her while she feared she would be killed. Both men appeared Friday, November 6, 2026, before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who imposed $250,000 cash bail on each defendant, totaling $500,000. Both brothers are charged with first-degree sexual assault, false imprisonment and battery following the alleged November 4 attack. Branden J. Bailey-Prescott Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Downtown Kenosha Tea Shop Announces New Tea Bar, Thanksgiving Weekend Collaboration With Local Artist
KENOSHA, Wis. — Two locally owned Kenosha businesses are joining forces this holiday season, bringing handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, and more than 125 varieties of tea together under one roof in downtown Kenosha. Southport Tea owner Russ Collier and local artist Aaron Hunzinger, owner of AHdidit, are preparing for a series of November events that include the grand opening of a new tea bar and a three-day Thanksgiving weekend shopping event featuring Hunzinger’s handcrafted creations. Southport Tea, located at 5701 Sixth Ave. in downtown Kenosha, opened in April 2026 under Collier’s ownership. In just several months, the specialty boutique has expanded its offerings to include more than 125 varieties of loose-leaf teas and herbs, along with tea accessories, teaware, and gifts. Now, Collier is taking the business a step further
Kenosha Repeat Offender Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Ex-Girlfriend After Domestic Abuse Incidents, Police Chase And Bail Violations — $12,000 Cash Bail Set
Chuck A. Rupp-Kent, 35 of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man with a lengthy criminal history dating back nearly two decades appeared in court Friday, November 6, 2026, facing charges in five separate criminal cases, including allegations that he repeatedly assaulted his girlfriend, fled from police, violated bail conditions, skipped court and recently threatened to shoot his ex-girlfriend. Chuck A. Rupp-Kent appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who imposed $12,000 cash bail in his felony fleeing case but granted him no-cash bail in the other four cases, including the newest allegations involving threats against the woman. Chuck A. Rupp-Kent, 35 of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Trevor-Wilmot School District Voters Reject $7.6 Million Referendum For Second Time In Seven Months; Residents Question Whether Threatened Cuts Are Scare Tactic
TREVOR, Wis. — Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District have rejected another multimillion-dollar school funding referendum, marking the second time in just seven months that taxpayers have refused to authorize additional spending. The November 3 referendum, which would have allowed the district to exceed state-imposed revenue limits by a combined $7.6 million over four years, failed with 967 residents voting against it and 751 voting in favor, according to unofficial election results. District officials are now warning that significant budget reductions will be necessary, although some residents believe the warnings could be part of an effort to persuade voters to approve another referendum in a future election. The referendum was defeated by a margin of 56.29% to 43.71%, a difference of 216 votes. The rejection follows another defeat
Kenosha Woman Accused Of Brutally Beating Girlfriend, Dragging Her By Hair, Headbutting Her And Punching Her While Holding Knife — Only $500 Cash Bail
Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha woman is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after prosecutors say she repeatedly assaulted her girlfriend, dragged her by her hair, prevented her from leaving their apartment, and punched her in the face while holding a knife. Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha, appeared Friday afternoon before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who set her bail at only $500 cash. The alleged victim told police that Scholler had physically abused her approximately 30 times since December 2025 and that she was afraid Scholler would retaliate against her for cooperating with police. Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of
Kenosha Man Already Out On Bail For Felony Strangulation Accused Of Breaking Down Estranged Wife’s Door, Arrested Again — Only $1,000 Cash Bail
Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man who was already out on bail for a felony strangulation and suffocation charge is back in custody after allegedly breaking down the door of his estranged wife’s apartment Thursday afternoon. Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha, was charged Friday with felony bail jumping, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse modifier. Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set only $1,000 cash bail during Schultz’s initial appearance Friday afternoon, despite the fact that Schultz was already facing a serious felony charge involving alleged domestic violence. Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
18-Year-Old Illinois Man Accused Of Driving 121 MPH, Turning Off Headlights And Nearly Crashing During Police Chase — Kenosha’s ‘Catch & Release’ Kellum Sets Bail At Only $350
Alexander Sotelo, 18, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 18-year-old Waukegan, Illinois, man accused of leading a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase reaching 121 mph, turning off his headlights and taillights, and nearly crashing into another motorist was charged Friday with two felonies. Alexander Sotelo, 18, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court Friday afternoon, where Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum set his cash bail at only $350 despite allegations that Sotelo endangered innocent motorists on a wet interstate highway. Alexander Sotelo, 18, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Man Already Out On Bail For Sexual Assault Accused Of Entering Woman’s Garage With Baseball Bat And Knife, Confronting Kenosha Police — Released On Only $500 Cash Bail
Dmitry V. Zellmer, 28, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Union Grove man who was already out on bail in two separate criminal cases, including a felony sexual assault case in Racine County, is facing three new criminal charges after police say he entered a woman’s garage without permission while armed with a baseball bat and knife, then refused repeated commands from officers who confronted him. Dmitry V. Zellmer, 28, of Union Grove, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court Friday, November 6, 2026, before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who set his cash bail at only $500. Dmitry V. Zellmer, 28, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman During Downtown Kenosha Rampage, Causes Disturbances At Bar, Hair Salon And Hospital — Released On No-Cash Bail
Russell A. Napier, 41, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Zion, Illinois, man is facing four criminal charges after police say he went on an aggressive rampage through downtown Kenosha Thursday afternoon, harassing bar patrons, frightening employees at a hair salon, threatening to kill a woman and eventually causing another disturbance at a hospital. Russell A. Napier, 41, appeared in Kenosha County Intake Court Friday, November 6, 2026, where Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum released him on no-cash bail despite the allegations. Russell A. Napier, 41, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Illinois Man With Domestic Abuse History Accused Of Trying To Intimidate Victim Into Dropping Charges, Arrested On $15,000 Warrant
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Richmond, Illinois, man with multiple domestic abuse convictions is back in custody after prosecutors accused him of repeatedly contacting and intimidating a woman he was already charged with strangling. Julius A. Mosansky, 38, faces three new felonies, including felony intimidation of a victim and two counts of felony bail jumping, all carrying domestic abuse repeater enhancers. Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jason Rossell issued a $15,000 arrest warrant for Mosansky on November 2, 2026. He was taken into custody and was scheduled to appear before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum Friday afternoon.
Federal Judge Throws Out Kenosha Police Officer’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against City, Police Chiefs; Officer Was Previously Investigated Over Allegations He Drugged And Sexually Assaulted Young Man
KENOSHA, Wis. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kenosha Police Officer Pep Moretti, formerly known as Peter Percak, who claimed that the City of Kenosha and two police chiefs discriminated against him because he is gay by refusing to promote him to sergeant. U.S. District Judge William C. Griesbach granted summary judgment Thursday, November 5, 2026, in favor of the City, former Police Chief Eric Larsen, and current Police Chief Patrick Patton. Moretti, who was previously investigated after a 20-year-old man accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting him, will receive nothing from the lawsuit. The 24-page decision brings an end, at least at the district court level, to a legal battle in which Moretti accused police leadership of discrimination and retaliation. Griesbach concluded that Moretti
Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil Cleared In Shooting Of Career Criminal Charged With Attempted Murder Of Five Officers — DA Reveals New Details Of Deadly Encounter
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the May 5, 2026, shooting of Andres Casas, 35, of Kenosha, a convicted felon now facing five counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly opening fire on five Kenosha police officers. Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis issued a seven-page determination dated November 2, concluding that O’Neil’s decision to shoot Casas during the final moments of a nearly eight-hour armed standoff was lawful and justified. The determination reveals significant new details, including that officers attempted to contact Casas 51 times, fired less-lethal bean-bag rounds, and attempted to use a Taser before O’Neil fired a single rifle round. The shooting occurred following a massive police response to a residence at 4909 14th Avenue on May
Union Grove High School Superintendent Officially Charged With Two Child Pornography Felonies – Criminal Complaint Reveals He Knew About Investigation Before Arrest, Raising Questions About School Board Meetings
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, the Union Grove Union High School District administrator, was formally charged Thursday, November 5, 2026, with two Class D felony counts of possession of child pornography. Johnson was arrested Wednesday morning after Kenosha County Sheriff’s detectives executed a search warrant at his Town of Wheatland residence. The newly filed eight-page criminal complaint reveals allegations involving inappropriate communications with students, an extramarital affair, deleted information from his cell phones, and a disturbing internet search. Meanwhile, two unusually timed closed-session School Board meetings are raising questions about what district officials knew before Johnson’s arrest. The investigation began October 22, when the Racine County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous letter alleging Johnson had been involved in a years-long affair and had inappropriate photographs
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With 12 Felonies After Allegedly Using AI To Create Nude Images Of Ex-Girlfriend, Selling Them On Snapchat
Tristan X. Preuss, 23, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 23-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing 12 felony charges after allegedly using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of his former girlfriend, impersonating her on social media and attempting to sell the fabricated nude photographs to people they knew. Tristan X. Preuss, 23, was charged Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with 12 counts of posting synthetic intimate representations of an identifiable person, all Class I felonies. His case has been assigned to Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge David Hughes, and his initial appearance is scheduled for December 2 before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum. Preuss was issued a summons, and no bail has been set. Tristan X. Preuss, 23, of Pleasant
84-Year-Old Kenosha Woman Takes In Homeless Man, He Allegedly Attacks Her And Threatens To Kill Her: Released On No-Cash Bail By Commissioner Kellum
Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attacking an 84-year-old woman who had offered him a place to stay when he was living out of his car. Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday, November 5, 2026, with felony battery to an elderly person after allegedly throwing the woman into a rocking chair, slamming her against a wall, and injuring her eye. Despite the allegations, Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum released Thompson on no-cash bail Thursday afternoon. Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Father Charged With Felony Child Neglect Again Just Months After Liberal Judge Dismissed Previous Child Neglect Charge Following Deferred Prosecution Deal
Daniel Isfan, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 43-year-old Kenosha man who previously received a second chance from a liberal Kenosha County judge after being charged with child neglect and drug offenses is now facing nearly identical criminal charges. Daniel Isfan, 43, of Kenosha, was charged Wednesday, November 4, with felony child neglect, misdemeanor child neglect, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The new charges come less than four months after an incident in which police allegedly found Isfan incapacitated inside his home with two young children present, and less than four months after Liberal Judge Jason Rossell (D) dismissed a previous child neglect charge against him. Isfan has been summoned to appear before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum on
Zion Man Already Out On Bail For Felony Robbery Charged With New Felony After Domestic Disturbance — Kellum Sets Bail At Only $150
Tyrone M. Jiles III, 26, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Zion, Illinois, man already out on bail in a felony robbery case is facing another felony charge after allegedly causing a disturbance at a Kenosha woman’s apartment, refusing to return her keys, and physically resisting police officers. Tyrone M. Jiles III, 26, appeared Thursday afternoon before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum, who set his bail at only $150 cash despite Jiles already being on bail in another felony case. Jiles is now charged with felony bail jumping, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct. Tyrone M. Jiles III, 26, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Kenosha Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Punching Him In Face Multiple Times Arrested After Missing Court — Judge Raises Cash Bail From $1,000 To $15,000
Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha woman accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and repeatedly punching him in the face was arrested Wednesday, November 4, after failing to appear for a court hearing earlier this week. Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha, was originally released after posting just $1,000 cash bail despite facing three felony charges, including burglary, battery as a domestic abuse repeater, and disorderly conduct as a domestic abuse repeater. On Tuesday, Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Jodi Meier forfeited Esquivel’s original bail and issued a bench warrant with a significantly higher $15,000 cash bail requirement. Kaiyla J. Esquivel Kaiyla J. Esquivel You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Back Of Kenosha Police Squad Car After Hospital Disturbance Released On No-Cash Bail, Skips Court, Gets Arrested On Warrant — Then Released Again On No-Cash Bail
Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford, was arrested Wednesday, November 4, on an outstanding bench warrant after failing to appear in court on five misdemeanor charges stemming from a bizarre July incident at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. Townsend, who allegedly urinated on a hospital floor before masturbating in the back of a police squad car, was originally released on no-cash bail by Court Commissioner Tracey Braun. After skipping court and being arrested on a warrant, he appeared before Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum on Thursday, November 5, who released him once again on no-cash bail. Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum
Man Charged With Repeated Child Sexual Assault Faces New Felony After Kenosha Jail Fight
Dacio R. Hernandez, 17, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dacio R. Hernandez, a 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie man facing two felony counts of repeatedly sexually assaulting children, now faces five additional charges after an alleged fistfight with another inmate inside the Kenosha County Jail. Hernandez previously had half a million dollar bail set by Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel “Catch & Release” Kellum in the sexual assault case. Dacio R. Hernandez, 17, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
Zelda Fans Brave Cold, Rain For Midnight Release Of Ocarina Of Time Remake At Kenosha Best Buy
KENOSHA, Wis. — It was cold, it was drizzling, and it was nearly 11 p.m. on a Wednesday night. But that didn’t stop nearly 90 video game enthusiasts from lining up outside Kenosha’s Best Buy to get their hands on the new Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of the most beloved video games of all time. Kenosha County Eye was there, not just to cover the excitement, but because we wanted a copy of the game ourselves. My 16-year-old son and I arrived around 10:45 p.m., just 15 minutes before the nationwide release. The game was scheduled to become available at midnight Eastern, 11 p.m. Central, 10 p.m. Mountain, and 9 p.m. Pacific. By the time we arrived, approximately 65 people were
Two Kenosha Brothers Charged With First-Degree Sexual Assault After Woman Says They Held Her Captive In Garage At Gunpoint — $250,000 Cash Bail Each
Branden J. Bailey-Prescott, 20, and Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott Jr., 22 Both of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Two Kenosha brothers, Jesse J. Bailey-Prescott
Downtown Kenosha Tea Shop Announces New Tea Bar, Thanksgiving Weekend Collaboration With Local Artist
KENOSHA, Wis. — Two locally owned Kenosha businesses are joining forces this holiday season, bringing handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, and more than 125 varieties of
Kenosha Repeat Offender Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Ex-Girlfriend After Domestic Abuse Incidents, Police Chase And Bail Violations — $12,000 Cash Bail Set
Chuck A. Rupp-Kent, 35 of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 35-year-old Kenosha man with a lengthy criminal history dating back nearly two
Trevor-Wilmot School District Voters Reject $7.6 Million Referendum For Second Time In Seven Months; Residents Question Whether Threatened Cuts Are Scare Tactic
TREVOR, Wis. — Voters in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District have rejected another multimillion-dollar school funding referendum, marking the second time in just seven
Kenosha Woman Accused Of Brutally Beating Girlfriend, Dragging Her By Hair, Headbutting Her And Punching Her While Holding Knife — Only $500 Cash Bail
Lexuz Olivia Scholler, 22, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 22-year-old Kenosha woman is facing six criminal charges, including two felonies, after
Kenosha Man Already Out On Bail For Felony Strangulation Accused Of Breaking Down Estranged Wife’s Door, Arrested Again — Only $1,000 Cash Bail
Jerome Jermaine Schultz, 29, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 29-year-old Kenosha man who was already out on bail for a felony
18-Year-Old Illinois Man Accused Of Driving 121 MPH, Turning Off Headlights And Nearly Crashing During Police Chase — Kenosha’s ‘Catch & Release’ Kellum Sets Bail At Only $350
Alexander Sotelo, 18, of Waukegan, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 18-year-old Waukegan, Illinois, man accused of leading a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper
Man Already Out On Bail For Sexual Assault Accused Of Entering Woman’s Garage With Baseball Bat And Knife, Confronting Kenosha Police — Released On Only $500 Cash Bail
Dmitry V. Zellmer, 28, of Union Grove(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 28-year-old Union Grove man who was already out on bail in
Illinois Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Woman During Downtown Kenosha Rampage, Causes Disturbances At Bar, Hair Salon And Hospital — Released On No-Cash Bail
Russell A. Napier, 41, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Zion, Illinois, man is facing four criminal charges after police
Illinois Man With Domestic Abuse History Accused Of Trying To Intimidate Victim Into Dropping Charges, Arrested On $15,000 Warrant
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 38-year-old Richmond, Illinois, man with multiple domestic abuse convictions is back in custody after prosecutors accused him of repeatedly contacting and
Federal Judge Throws Out Kenosha Police Officer’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against City, Police Chiefs; Officer Was Previously Investigated Over Allegations He Drugged And Sexually Assaulted Young Man
KENOSHA, Wis. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kenosha Police Officer Pep Moretti, formerly known as Peter Percak, who claimed that
Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil Cleared In Shooting Of Career Criminal Charged With Attempted Murder Of Five Officers — DA Reveals New Details Of Deadly Encounter
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha Police Officer Michael O’Neil has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the May 5, 2026, shooting of Andres Casas, 35, of
Union Grove High School Superintendent Officially Charged With Two Child Pornography Felonies – Criminal Complaint Reveals He Knew About Investigation Before Arrest, Raising Questions About School Board Meetings
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Thomas William Johnson, 51, of Burlington, the Union Grove Union High School District administrator, was formally charged Thursday, November 5, 2026,
Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With 12 Felonies After Allegedly Using AI To Create Nude Images Of Ex-Girlfriend, Selling Them On Snapchat
Tristan X. Preuss, 23, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 23-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing 12 felony charges after
84-Year-Old Kenosha Woman Takes In Homeless Man, He Allegedly Attacks Her And Threatens To Kill Her: Released On No-Cash Bail By Commissioner Kellum
Robert C. Thompson, 63, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 63-year-old Kenosha man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attacking an
Kenosha Father Charged With Felony Child Neglect Again Just Months After Liberal Judge Dismissed Previous Child Neglect Charge Following Deferred Prosecution Deal
Daniel Isfan, 43, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 43-year-old Kenosha man who previously received a second chance from a liberal Kenosha
Zion Man Already Out On Bail For Felony Robbery Charged With New Felony After Domestic Disturbance — Kellum Sets Bail At Only $150
Tyrone M. Jiles III, 26, of Zion, Illinois(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Zion, Illinois, man already out on bail in a
Kenosha Woman Accused Of Breaking Into Ex-Boyfriend’s Home, Punching Him In Face Multiple Times Arrested After Missing Court — Judge Raises Cash Bail From $1,000 To $15,000
Kaiyla J. Esquivel, 20, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 20-year-old Kenosha woman accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home and repeatedly
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Back Of Kenosha Police Squad Car After Hospital Disturbance Released On No-Cash Bail, Skips Court, Gets Arrested On Warrant — Then Released Again On No-Cash Bail
Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Wallace S. Townsend, 47, of Waterford, was arrested Wednesday, November 4, on an
Man Charged With Repeated Child Sexual Assault Faces New Felony After Kenosha Jail Fight
Dacio R. Hernandez, 17, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — Dacio R. Hernandez, a 17-year-old Pleasant Prairie man facing two felony counts
Zelda Fans Brave Cold, Rain For Midnight Release Of Ocarina Of Time Remake At Kenosha Best Buy
KENOSHA, Wis. — It was cold, it was drizzling, and it was nearly 11 p.m. on a Wednesday night. But that didn’t stop nearly 90
Kenosha Man Accused Of Threatening To Bomb School, Kill Everyone And Murder Health Clinic Staff – Kellum Sets Laughable $150 Cash Bail
Kyle R. Kohnke, 36, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha man accused of threatening to blow up a school, kill everyone
Kenosha Man, 18, Now Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend In Head: DA Solis Personally Reviews Evidence, Kellum Sets $500,000 Cash Bail
Anthony R. Garcia, 18, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office) KENOSHA, Wis. — An 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of brutally beating, repeatedly strangling and stabbing his
City Of Kenosha Reminds Residents Of 24-Hour Snow Removal Deadline, Warns Of Possible Fines As Winter Approaches
KENOSHA, Wis. — With winter weather approaching, the City of Kenosha is reminding residents and property owners that they are responsible for clearing snow and
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