Law enforcement agencies from throughout Kenosha County participated in the annual Kenosha Law Enforcement Memorial Service Wednesday in Kenosha. The service is held each May to honor those in law enforcement who have died while serving as the citizens of Kenosha. The memorial is located near the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum in [...]
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Sheriff Department seeking info on daytime burglaries
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has issued the following statement regarding recent daytime burglaries in Western Kenosha County: Areas West of I-94 and along the southern border of Kenosha County have seen a rash of daytime burglaries. Kenosha County deputies have been dealing with multiple burglaries that have occurred in this area over the past few weeks. [...]
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 Alan R. Bercklin into Western Kenosha County. Bercklin “touched the clothed vaginal area of two young female acquaintances ages 9 and 8 on multiple occasions,” a bulletin from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said. Bercklin was to be placed in the [...]
This is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 11 to 15 has been proclaimed Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, by Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and Gov. Scott Walker. During this time a statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 (Note: I’m checking on this to see whether this day or date is correct since Friday is April 15 Correct [...]
D.A.R.E. Night Activity coverage
The Kenosha County Center in Bristol was the site of a special D.A.R.E. Night Activity Thursday evening for Western Kenosha County fifth graders. The event included music from a DJ, a magic show and a raffle with numerous prizes. Hundreds of students attended. The event was hosted by D.A.R.E officer Deputy Raymond Rowe and staffed by volunteer chaperones. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led [...]
Bull in the highway
At 12:36 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy is responding to a report of a bull in the highway along Highway JI. UPDATE 12:42 p.m. — Deputy has checked length of Highway JI and not found the animal. View Larger Map
County Emergency Management to host weather spotting classes
Kenosha County Emergency Management will sponsor Beginners and Advanced classes on Severe Weather/Tornado Spotting on April 4 and 28. “The classes are free and the public is highly encouraged to attend to learn more about severe weather, how it is formed and how it affects them. Law enforcement, fire, EMS, public works and amateur radio [...]
Kenosha County Bomb Squad assists in Walworth County
Members of the Kenosha County Bomb Squad assisted the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department with some found dynamite today. A contractor digging near a home foundation in Lake Geneva, just south of the Wal-Mart there, unearthed nine metal tubes that appeared to be dynamite, information from KCSD said. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded at around 11 [...]
Sheriff’s Citizen Academy starting this month
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department will again offer the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy starting later this month. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is a nine-week program designed to give participants a first hand look at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department operations and allow them the opportunity to experience law enforcement from a Deputy Sheriff’s standpoint. Participants [...]
Sheriff’s Department to step up OWI, seat belt enforcement
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has issued the following statement regarding increased operating while intoxicated enforcement: In order to combat drunken driving and increase safety belt use, The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department will intensify its traffic safety enforcement during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period from March 4 to 20. The increased enforcement is part of a grant that [...]
Salem School D.A.R.E graduation coverage
Salem School held its D.A.R.E. graduation Friday. D.A.R.E stands for drug abuse resistance education. The program, lead by sheriff’s Deputy Raymond Rowe, teaches fifth graders the dangers of using alcohol and drugs and a lot of other lessons along the way such as respect for parents and building good character. With 110 graduates, the Salem program is the largest [...]
Kenosha Jail Chaplaincy honors volunteers
Over 50 volunteers to the Jail Chaplaincy of Kenosha were recognized for their giving and service to the inmates at the Kenosha County Correctional Facility at the group’s Second Annual Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday night, February 10th.
Sheriff’s state of emergency lifted
Sheriff David Beth has lifted the State of Emergency at the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department effective at 9 a.m., Sgt. Bill Beth, Sheriff’s Department spokesman, said.
Emergency management prepared for storm
Below is a summary of Kenosha County’s preparations for the expected inclement weather released by Kenosha County Emergency Management director Lt. Ed VanTine, Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department: At this time we do not plan on having our EOC (Emergency Operations Center) open. Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department will have additional supervisors and deputies working on the road. They [...]
Sheriff’s Department reorganization announced
Acquiring the responsibility of Emergency Government and a retirement has led to reorganization at the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. The changes were announced in a statement released today: Sheriff David Beth would like to thank Lt. Rich Heyden for nearly 32 years of service to the citizens of Kenosha County. Lt. Heyden retired in late [...]
Rollover crash report updated
A story we began reporting about a rollover crash Thursday night that has been update with info from a Sheriff’s Department report now. The updated post is available here.
It doesn’t take a lot of snow for roads to get slippery.
About 24 hours ago, from about 9 to 10:35 p.m., the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and other police and fire agencies were living the statement that it doesn’t have to be a blizzard for conditions to get hairy when it snows. Here in Paddock Lake, I recorded only about an quarter of an inch of snow fall last night. [...]
Sheriff’s Department to crack down on drunk driving, seat belts
To keep the upcoming holiday season from becoming a time of tragedy, the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department will mobilize for the statewide “Booze and Belts” traffic safety campaign from Dec. 3 to 19th. “During the Booze and Belts mobilization, our officers will be out in force to prevent needless traffic deaths and injuries by arresting drunken [...]
Sheriff presents awards for exceptional service
Sheriff David Beth presented awards today to deputies and community members who have demonstrated exceptional service to the mission of the department. Deputy Tim Hackbarth was recognized for his part in arresting two fugitives from Illinois in a incident in April in Bristol: Deputy Keith Fonk was recognized for the same call as Hackbarth (Sheriff Beth shares different details however): Alan [...]
One person in Highway 45 crash identified
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department has issued the following statement regarding a two-vehicle crash on Highway 45 in Bristiol this morning in which one person died: Today at approx. 9:30 am Kenosha Sheriff’s Deputies responded the scene of a serious car accident on US 45 at the 12000 block. The accident involved a head on collision between [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
