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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple Alert notifies Wisconsin authorities of crash, drone used to find vehicle off road
BRIGHTON, Wis. (WFRV) – An Apple Alert notification alerted local authorities to a crash in southeast Wisconsin, where a thermal drone had to be used to find the wreck deep in a wooded area. Just after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13, first responders with the Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department say they got an Apple automated crash notification alerting them to a crash near the intersection of STH 142 and 224th Avenue in Brighton. Deputies with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office immediately responded but were not able to find the vehicle right away. Using a thermal-imaging drone, the car was found roughly 50 feet off the roadway and hidden in thick brush and multiple trees. GBPD searching for shooting suspect, victim left with life-threatening injuries First aid was immediately given to the driver before he was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Kenosha County Sheriff's Office Deputies are investigating the cause of the crash. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man found dead in Wisconsin drainage culvert, exposure suspected
SOMERS, Wis. (WFRV) – A 54-year-old Wisconsin man is dead after authorities discovered his body in a drainage culvert on Sunday night. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a death investigation shortly after 10 a.m. in the 10300 block of County Highway T in the Village of Somers. 'We do not offer online gambling': Oneida Casino warns of fake ad scams circulating social media Authorities say the death does not appear to be suspicious. The man was found in a drainage culvert and is believed to have 'died from exposure,' though the sheriff's office did not clarify the exact meaning of that statement. Seventh and final phase of road reopenings after NFL Draft to begin in Green Bay area He was identified as Robert W. Taggart of the Village of Somers. Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner thanked local law enforcement for their assistance and extended heartfelt condolences to Taggart's family. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Deputies seek victims in card skimming incidents at 2 Wisconsin Kwik Trips, suspect in custody
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Deputies are asking anyone who may have used ATMs at two southeastern Wisconsin Kwik Trips to come forward after a suspect tied to card skimming was recently taken into custody. According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, on March 18, authorities took a person suspected of card skimming into custody. The person allegedly had what deputies believe to be cloned credit/debit card data from multiple victims. Deputies are asking anyone who used ATMs between March 13 and 16 at the Mt. Pleasant Kwik Trip on Washington Avenue and the Pleasant Prairie Kwik Trip on 39th Avenue to contact detectives at (262) 605-5102. Neenah police officer fired after search warrants lead to child pornography charges Callers will be asked to provide the last four digits of the card that was believed to have been used at either location. Specific details about each location are listed below: Mt. Pleasant Kwik Trip #580 ATM 6801 Washington Avenue Pleasant Prairie Kwik Trip #974 ATM 8012 39th Avenue Tips about precautions residents can take to protect themselves from credit card skimmers and fraud were posted in the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office's release. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Kenosha County stolen vehicle pursuit ends on I-94
The Brief A pursuit ended on the highway near the Wisconsin border on Tuesday, March 25. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office said a white work truck was reported stolen and bearing stolen license plates. At one point, spike strips were successfully deployed to disable the vehicle. KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. - A Kenosha County pursuit ended on the highway near the Wisconsin-Illinois state line on Tuesday, March 25. What we know The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening, a white work truck was reported stolen and bearing stolen license plates. It was flagged by one of the county's Flock cameras. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News The Pleasant Prairie Police Department already established probable cause for felony criminal damage to property and felony theft. The Kenosha Police Department located the vehicle at the Kwik Trip near 39th Avenue and Washington Road. When officers approached, the suspect fled westbound on Washington. Dig deeper The sheriff's office and Pleasant Prairie police quickly joined the pursuit. The chase came to an end on southbound I-94, just north of the state line, where the suspect's vehicle was boxed in. At one point, spike strips were successfully deployed to disable the vehicle. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What they're saying "I'm proud of our deputies and the other law enforcement officers involved in bringing this to a safe resolution," Sheriff David Zoerner said. The Source The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Pursuit in Wisconsin ends with a crash in Illinois, four people arrested including victim
(WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say a pursuit Monday morning that started in Wisconsin and ended with a crash in Illinois resulted in four arrests including the victim of the crash. According to a release from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, at 8:45 a.m., a deputy found a Chevrolet Cavalier whose owner was known to not have a valid driver's license and was wanted out of Lake County, Illinois for numerous criminal charges. Waushara County man arrested after Fond du Lac drug bust, police chase Officials say the deputy initiated a traffic stop on USH-45 at CTH-C and the suspect vehicle immediately took off at a high rate of speed heading south on USH-45. Kenosha County deputies, due to the extreme risk to the public if the driver would get away, continued the pursuit into Illinois where they were then assisted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit came to an end when the suspect vehicle crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of USH-45 and IL-173 disabling both vehicles. In the suspect vehicle, 31-year-old Mason J. Spencer was the registered owner of the vehicle and was arrested for numerous active warrants. 32-year-old Raymond Underwood was said to be the driver and was arrested by the Lake County Sheriff's Office on numerous charges including felony fleeing and four counts of reckless endangering safety. Another passenger in the suspect car was initially arrested and later released without criminal charges. Wisconsin sheriff arrests two suspects for stealing $30k worth of various property, includes sawed-off shotgun and drugs The victim of the crash was checked on and was said to have minor injuries. The victim turned out to also have outstanding warrants and was arrested and taken to jail. At this time, no other information is available at this time and the Lake County Sheriff's Office has both taken custody of Spencer and Underwood and is continuing to investigate the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
