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Boss turns himself in to Wood County Sheriff’s Department
The man at the center of a six-hour man hunt last Tuesday has turned himself in.
Today at about 3:30 p.m. Howard Boss turned himself in to the Wood County Sheriff's Department, said Sgt. Gil Benn, Kenosha County Sheriff's Department spokesman
Upon satisfaction of Wood County cases, Boss will be transported back to Kenosha County to appear on a Kenosha County warrant stemming from a June 15 incident with the Wheatland constable… Continue reading
Mandatory car insurance takes effect June 1
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is reminding residents that beginning June 1, Wisconsin’s mandatory insurance law goes into effect. As of that date, drivers must be able to provide proof of insurance if stopped by law enforcement officers.
Act 28 requires anyone who owns or operates a motor vehicle on the roadways within this state to have a liability policy in… Continue reading Sheriff’s Department seeking donations of bicycles
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for members of the community to donate their gently used bicycles for a special cause. In its ongoing partnership with the Frank Neighborhood Project, the sheriff’s department is making a special effort to help some area kids in need.
"We are asking for your gently used bicycles so we can get them to some area youths who could really use them," said Sgt… Continue reading
Sheriff’s Department warns of identity theft scam
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has issued the following press release:
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Consumer Protection Division has recently received complaints regarding an apparent “Medicare/Identity Theft scam” occurring by phone.
The complaints are similar in nature in that the potential victim receives a phone call from phone number 866-234-2255. The caller claims to be from Medicare and attempts to… Continue reading
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Consumer Protection Division has recently received complaints regarding an apparent “Medicare/Identity Theft scam” occurring by phone.
The complaints are similar in nature in that the potential victim receives a phone call from phone number 866-234-2255. The caller claims to be from Medicare and attempts to… Continue reading Salem clarifies police authority of public safety officers
The Salem Town Board approved a change to its public safety ordinance that clarified giving its public safety officers authority to enforce state laws as well as town ordinances.
But while the action, which passed on a 4 to 1 vote, may have unified language in the ordinance , Sheriff David Beth said creating a de facto police force muddied the question of… Continue reading Bristol Safety Fair coverage
Bristol hosted its second annual Safety Fair Saturday at the municipal building.
Many facets of safety were covered, from bikes to fire extinguishers to health checks to car seats. westofthei.com had a display as well.
Here are some more photos and video from the day:
Here's video of a fire extinguisher demonstration lead by Don Lowry of Belle City Fire Extinguisher:
Participating organizations included:
- Safe Kids Coalition of SE Wisconsin.
- Bristol Fire Department.
- Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.
- Kenosha County
Sheriff’s Department updates on Paris burglary case, passes on tips
Representatives of the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department gave interested Paris residents an update on the recent rash of burglaries in the town as well as and some information about protecting their valuables and Neighborhood Watch at a community meeting at Town Hall Wednesday night.
Representing the Sheriff's Department were Lt. Richard Heyden, Detective Peggy Hafke, Detective Pat Istvanek and Sgt. Gil Benn.
Here's video of Heyden's update on the case:
Here, Heyden describes the big break in the… Continue reading
Sheriff’s Department gives notice of sex offender release
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is making notification of the release of convicted sex offender Christopher L. Shelton into Western Kenosha County.
Shelton was convicted of first degree sexual assault of a child. He is to be placed in the community today. He will be residing within a half-mile radius of Highway 45 and Highway 142, Paris, and is on a GPS monitoring system.
Shelton has been ordered to have no unsupervised contact… Continue reading
Deputies chase stolen cab down I-94
Kenosha County sheriff's deputies pursued a stolen cab down Interstate 94 Saturday night before taking the driver into custody in Racine County.
Carl J. Blahnik, 53, of Elko, Nevada, was alone in the car. He was taken by rescue to Aurora Medical Center where he was treated and released. Blahnik was then transported to Kenosha County Jail on charges of fleeing… Continue reading Police: Gangs not prevalent West of the I; drugs about the same
Police officers from the Kenosha Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department that presented a program on drug and street crimes at the County Center on Wednesday night said gang activity is not strong right now West of the I, but drug crime is much like it is in the city, just less concentrated.
Vicente Correa, an officer with the KPD Gang Unit, and Sgt. Ken Urguhart, supervisor of… Continue reading Program in Paris on burglaries still on despite recent arrests
A program on Neighborhood Watch and preventing burglaries scheduled for May in Paris will still be held despite recent arrests for those burglaries in Paris, town Chairman Virgil Gentz said Tuesday evening.
The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department will present the program May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Paris Town Hall, 16607 Burlington Road (Highway 142).
Though the arrests are bringing some relief that the immediate problem is… Continue reading Police arrest three men for Paris, Bristol, Racine County burglaries
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and The Racine County Sheriff’s Department have taken three individuals into custody relating to the recent rash of burglaries that have occurred in the Paris, Bristol and surrounding area.
A 27-year-old male and a 29-year-old male, both of Kenosha, are currently being held in Kenosha County Jail on probation holds. A 23-year-old male 23 is… Continue reading
A 27-year-old male and a 29-year-old male, both of Kenosha, are currently being held in Kenosha County Jail on probation holds. A 23-year-old male 23 is… Continue reading Sheriff’s Department gets grant for underage drinking prevention
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has received a $5,000 grant from the Comprehensive Alcohol Risk Reduction program to prevent underage drinking in the community,
The grant, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Safety, may be used to fund officers’ overtime for compliance checks, which help ensure retail establishments are not selling alcohol to underage customers. Grant funds… Continue reading Sheriff’s Department sets burglary prevention program in Paris
The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department will present a program on Neighborhood Watch and preventing burglaries on May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Paris Town Hall, 16607 Burlington Road (Highway 142).
The program is in reaction to a recent rash of burglaries and thefts in the town over the last two months. Sheriff’s Department looking for tips about Paris burglaries
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has issued the following press release:
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help in investigating a rash of residential burglaries that have plagued the Town of Paris (and nearby areas) in recent weeks. Eight burglaries have been reported by Paris residents over the past two months. Because of their rural location, information is limited and deputies are looking for more leads… Continue reading
Man charged in Brighton home invasion pleads guilty to some charges
One of the men charged in connection with the shooting death of Robin Leydel and the invasion of Leydel's Brighton home in October has pleaded guilty to some of the charges against him.
Court records show Brian D. Suckecki, 37, of Twin Lakes, has pleaded guilty to:
- Felony murder-armed robbery.
- Armed robbery.
- Felon in possession of a firearm.
Sheriff’s Department investigating infant’s death
The Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of an infant in Paddock Lake this morning, which appears to have been the result of a family sharing a bed.
Deputies and emergency personnel responded to the home in the 6400 block of 247th Avenue at 6:41 p.m., a press release from the Sheriff's Department said.
Deputies found the father performing CPR on his 6-week-old baby son. Upon the rescue squad’s arrival, the baby… Continue reading
Deputies address digital dangers
The school resource officers from Central and Wilmot high schools explained some of the possible dangers of the internet and cellphones to a audience at Central Wednesday.
"We're not here to sare you into not using the most powerful tool in teh world," said Deputy Ken Krenz, Central's resource officer. "We;re here to tell you to be careful. We have to remind our kids on a daily bais."
Along those lines, here are some… Continue reading
Bristol — town and village — still in on Deputy Friendly donation
Bristol -- the village and the town -- will be making a donation to the Deputy Friendly Safety Poster Contest.
The town had traditionally made a $200 donation to the contest, typically used to purchase bikes.
Since the northwest corner of the town was incorporated as a village Dec. 1, the Town Board has been acting as an interim village board and holding two meetings, one after the other.
On Monday, the donation was on the Village Board's agenda. Board member John… Continue reading
Digital dangers topic of meeting
A meeting aimed at helping parents have the children be wise users of technology will be held at Central High School, Wednesday, at 7 p.m., in the all purpose room.
Speakers from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department will address dangers of the Internet and texting during the meeting. The meeting is not intended for students… Lake George roads icy
At 1:49 p.m., a sheriff's deputy is reporting that the roads in the Lake George subdivision in Bristol "are ice."
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Sheriff’s Department issues CrimeStoppers alert
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has issued the following CrimeStopeprs alert (Note: The incidents happened well east of the I):
In the early morning hours of November 28, 2009, unknown suspects committed numerous vehicle entries. These entries occurred in Somers township near Sheridan Road and CTH E. Most of the vehicles were left unlocked while parked in residential driveways… Continue reading
In the early morning hours of November 28, 2009, unknown suspects committed numerous vehicle entries. These entries occurred in Somers township near Sheridan Road and CTH E. Most of the vehicles were left unlocked while parked in residential driveways… Continue reading Sexting involving Bristol teens being investigated
An incident of sexting -- sending nude photos via cellphone text messages -- involving two Bristol teenagers, is being investigated by the Sheriff's Department, Fox 6 News is reporting.
Bristol School administration has addressed the situation in a letter sent home to parents, the report says…
Sheriff says Paris residents safe, offers burglary prevention tips
Sheriff David Beth assured Paris residents at Town Hall Monday evening that they do not have a level of crime to be concerned about, but also offered several tips those concerned about burglaries could use.
The meeting with Beth was arranged by residents concerned about what they see as an increase in home break-ins in recent months. One family has had three break-ins recently. About 75 people attended and Beth complimented the turnout.
"I'm truly impressed with all the people that showed up,"… Continue reading
Paris residents to meet with sheriff about break-ins
A group of Paris residents concerned with the number of break-ins recently in the town will be meeting with Sheriff David Beth Monday to discuss the issue.
The meeting will take place at Paris Town Hall on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Beth is expected to have approximately an hour to listen to concerns and provide information and advice.
The meeting's organizers urge Paris residents to attend this meeting to become informed… Continue reading
Sheriff’s Department offers trick or treat safety advice
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has issued the following Halloween trick or treating advice:
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth and The National Crime Prevention Council would like to wish everyone a safe and fun Halloween. In preparation for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating, we would like to extend some safety tips to ensure that your kids’ spooky night of activities is safe and enjoyable.
- When preparing for a night of trick-or-treating, make sure children
Murder suspects in court
Preliminary hearings for the four men charged in the murder of a Brighton resident got under way Wednesday.
The hearings were continued until Nov. 12.
Charged with first-degree intentional homicide and other crimes in the shooting death of Robin Leydel of Brighton are:
John M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol.
Brian D. Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes.
Richard J. Beeter, 54, of Lake Villa, Ill.
Crash at Brass Ball Corners
At 7:20 a.m., a school bus driver is reporting an accident blocking traffic at Brass Ball Corners, Highways 50 and 83/75 in Paddock Lake.
The drivers said the scene is blocking traffic.
UPDATE 7:23 a.m. -- A sheriff's deputy has been dispatched to the scene. Report is that there are two vehicles involved, one of which has moved to the parking lot of an adjacent business… Continue reading
Man slain in Brighton home identified
Updated with 911 excerpts.
The man killed in a home invasion in Brighton early this morning has been identified by the Sheriff's Department as Robin Leydel, 50, of Brighton.
The Sheriff's Department also has four people in custody in connection with the incident. They are:
- John M. Navigato, 50, of Bristol.
- Teddy Bieker, 19, of Kenosha.
- Brian Suchecki, 37, of Twin Lakes.
- Richard Beeter, 54, of Lake Villa, Ill.
Roll over crash in Twin Lakes
At 8:09 a.m., Twin Lakes police and emergency crews are responding to a roll-over vehicle crash at 11600 334th Ave.
No word yet on injuries.
UPDATE 8:11 a.m.: One person out of the vehicle, laying along side.
UPDATE 8:14 a.m.: Scene on county side of road. Sheriff's deputies already responding.
UPDATE 8:15 a.m.: Driver responsive, asking for a Twin Lakes tow truck company.
UPDATE 8:17 a.m.: Deputy at scene says vehicle is on its roof… Continue reading
