Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Neighbors called police after a long-time resident reportedly exposed himself to them on Mother's Day.
A 77-year-old man is facing two misdemeanor charges after police say he exposed himself to neighbors on Mother's Day. Melvin Brown, of Caledonia, was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct and one misdemeanor count of lewd and lascivious behavior. Neighbors called police Sunday because a woman said Brown exposed himself to her twice while she was out mowing her grass, according to a story in The Journal Times. Apparently this isn't the first time, either, the JT reports. This same neighbor told police that Brown has shown himself to her before, and Caledonia police say they found municipal citations for similar incidents from 2000 and 2006.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Police say a 44-year-old Caledonia man led them on a chase that ended with the car crashed and the man tasered.
What should have been a shoplifting arrest at the store turned into a police chase, a car crash and the driver of the car getting tasered in order to take him into custody. James Mack, 44, of Caledonia, was charged Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court with one felony count of fleeing/eluding a police officer and one misdemeanor count each of operating a motor vehicle while revoked, OWI related; obstruction; and retail theft. If convicted, he faces up to six years in jail and/or up to $32,500 in fines. According to the criminal complaint, Caledonia police were called at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday to Pick 'n' Save, 5111 Douglas Ave., for calls of a shoplifter. Before the officer arrived, though, dispatch informed them the suspect was on the move…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Caledonia police say a man took expensive bottles of vodka and good cuts of beef to store in a location he uses for "hard times."
A 58-year-old Racine man is facing theft charges after Caledonia police say he stole two bottles of pricey vodka one day from Pick 'n' Save and then went back the next day for Porterhouse steaks. Ivan Robinson was charged Monday in Racine County Circuit Court with two counts of misdemeanor retail theft and two counts of felony bail jumping, repeater. If convicted, he faces up to 13-1/2 years in prison and/or up to $40,000 in fines. The bail jumping charges stem from charges filed against Robinson in January for possession of a firearm by a felon. He was out of jail on a $500 cash bond, a condition of which includes not committing new crimes. According to the criminal complaint, Caledonia police were called to Pick 'n' Save, 5111 Douglas …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Caledonia police say a man stole a variety of items from Kmart, and when they searched him, found a knife in his front pocket.
A 33-year-old Caledonia man had his initial appearance Thursday on shoplifting and carrying a concealed weapon charges. Michael Rakel was formally charged in Racine County Circuit Court with a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed weapon, one misdemeanor count of retail theft, and a single felony count of bail jumping. If convicted of all charges, he faces up to 7-1/2 years in jail and/or up to $30,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint, Rakel was observed at Kmart by store security on April 19 taking an HDMI cord, batteries, a knife/phone pouch, and some LED vehicle lights. When they confronted Rakel outside the store, he reportedly reached toward his pocket. Because security thought he had a knife from what they'd seen on …
Friday, April 26, 2013
An Illinois man is wanted in Racine County for allegedly using other people's identification to steal a variety of goods - including ads for escort services.
A warrant is expected to be issued for the arrest of Keith Mansfield of Winthrop Harbor, IL, because he didn't make his initial appearance Thursday to face charges of identity theft. Mansfield, 28, is wanted in Racine County for allegedly stealing the identities of at least two women and using their credit cards to purchase a variety of goods including placing ads for escort services, a motorcycle, and songs from iTunes. According to the criminal complaint, Mansfield was the roommate of a Caledonia woman and a man for whom she was a caregiver, but the woman asked Mansfield to move out because she suspected he was selling prescription medication. Caledonia police say the woman contacted them in December 2012 to report charges on her account…
A Caledonia couple was injured in an accident in Feb. 2011. The man who hit them is accused of driving under the influence.
A Delavan man accused of driving under the influence of prescription drugs when he caused a car accident that injured two people in 2011 was charged Thursday. Court records indicate charges were files on April 10, and Angel Burgos, formerly of Milwaukee, appeared Thursday in Racine County Circuit Court to face charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing injury, second or subsequent offense and operating while intoxicated causing injury, second or subsequent offense. If convicted of both felonies, he could face up to 12 years in prison and/or up to $20,000 in fines. Because Burgos has previous OWI convictions, he could get more time tacked onto any sentence he might receive. According to the criminal complaint, …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
When the road is closed because of flooding waters, it's best to pay attention and turn around rather than keep going.
During last week's hard rain, police say a Milwaukee man ignored signs closing County Line road, and he got stuck. The situation got progressively worse from there. Eddie Keaton, 32, was charged in Racine County Circuit Court Monday with two felony counts of resisting an officer, causing a soft tissue injury and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. If convicted, he faces up to 12 years, 3 months in jail and/or up to $21,000 in fines. According to the criminal complaint, Caledonia police responded at 9:30 p.m. Friday to reports of a car stuck in the water on County Line Road east of Nicholson Road. Officers could only get within 60 yards of the vehicle so they called the Caledonia Fire Department for a boat to rescue the driver, …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Caledonia police and fire are on scene for a multiple vehicle accident on Douglas Avenue. The driver that allegedly caused the crash may have been having medical problems, say officials with the Caledonia Police Department.
At least four vehicles were involved in a crash at about 10:20 a.m. Friday in the 4400 block of Douglas Avenue, in front of St. Rita's Church. But the driver who allegedly caused the crash may have had medical issues, said Lt. Gary Larsen, of the Caledonia Police Department. Sgt. Bob Kittel said that four people - three drivers and a passenger - were taken to Wheaton Franciscan St. Mary's for injuries. Their conditions were not yet known. The crash involved a pick-up truck that ended up in the bushes and up against the building at Michael's Machine; two passenger cars that sustained heavy damage; and a garbage truck. According to officials with the Caledonia Police Department, a GMC pick-up truck was traveling north on Douglas Avenue when …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Caledonia Fire Department responded to a small school bus on fire Wednesday west of the intersection of 3-Mile Road and Douglas Avenue.
A small school bus started on fire unexpectedly Wednesday morning, but students were not on the bus and the bus driver was not injured. According to Wally Leininger of the Caledonia Fire Department, the bus was headed west on 3-Mile Road and crossing the tracks when the bus driver stopped and opened the door to check for a train. "She noticed smoke coming from the vent so she discharged the extinguisher into the vent," he said. "Another bus responded and waited with her, but they saw more smoke that turned into flames." The drivers called dispatch at Durham Bus Company, who called 911, Leininger added. By the time firefighters arrived, the bus was fully engulfed, including the passenger area. CFD had to use a dry chemical extinguisher …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Dogs being rescued edged out elections as the top story in Caledonia this week.
Caledonia residents headed to the polls this week, but our story about election results was not our most read story of the week. Instead, that honor goes to the rescue of two dogs from a pond of freezing water by the Caledonia Fire Department. A mama and her pup ventured out onto ice that was too thin to support them, but firefighters waded out and brought them to safety. Bob Bradley getting elected as the village's new president certainly caught readers' attention. Incumbent Trustees Jim Dobbs and Kevin Wanggaard retained their seats while former Trustee David Prott will once again take the oath, filling the seat after Kathy Burton decided not to run for re-election. The 4-Mile Road project is nearing completion. No, really, it is! …
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4:17 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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