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29-04-2025
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Community Service Officer in Wisconsin goes above and beyond to rescue cat stuck on a roof
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – An officer in southern Wisconsin got a big shoutout from his department after going above and beyond this past week to rescue a cat stuck on a roof. According to a social media post from the Kenosha Police Department, a Community Service Officer came to the rescue after a cat found itself stuck on a roof with no options to get down. Enjoy raffles, games, and free mini pizzas at Mountain Mike's Grand Opening in Bellevue CSO Zarletti then reportedly jumped into action and scaled up a ladder to rescue the stuck cat and safely bring it down from the roof. Officials with the Kenosha Police Department afterwards joked, 'We always knew Zarletti had range, but who knew he'd check 'firefighter' off the bucket list too?' They went on to add that public service can come in several forms throughout the community, 'even if it's covered in fur and stuck on shingles.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Kenosha Police Department's S.A.F.E.R. program; specialized response
The Brief Kenosha police are trying to spread the word about its S.A.F.E.R. program. The program is designed to help police officers better interact with people who have special needs. S.A.F.E.R. is free, voluntary, and it is easy to enroll. KENOSHA, Wis. - A new program by the Kenosha Police Department helps its police officers better interact with people who have special needs. It is the S.A.F.E.R. program – which stands for Specialized Alerts For Enhanced Response. What we know Kenosha police officers Tyler Cochran and Gustavo Arellano helped spearhead the new S.A.F.E.R. program. The two officers say certain scenarios call for special approaches. They spent the past year-and-a-half putting the S.A.F.E.R. program into action. What they're saying "There's many calls that we get where we don't necessarily know going into that call what's happening," Cochran said. "Calls where I have had a non-verbal child," Arellano said. "Sometimes just seeing lights on a police car, you know, with the lights on could be a trigger for somebody," Cochran said. "It's an acronym for additional information that we have for when officers are responding to these calls so they can really help guide someone that's in need." What you can do The free and voluntary program allows for people and their loved ones to enroll at Users will submit their information to the police, highlighting specific triggers. Once the user's name and information is in the system, if they are involved in a 911 call, dispatch will get a S.A.F.E.R. alert – and get that information to responding officers. That information will include the person's name, address and other relevant medical conditions. What they're saying "Sensory issues, dietary," Cochran said. "We always want a positive outcome on every single call." "That information sharing and helping us enhance our response to different calls," Arellano said. Big picture view Kenosha police have already met with schools and counseling agencies to spread the word about S.A.F.E.R. Now, they want the public to know about it as well. The Source The information in this post was produced with assistance from the Kenosha Police Department and two officers who spearheaded the S.A.F.E.R. program.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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WATCH: Drones, multi-agency response help arrest suspect who fled on foot after pursuit through Wisconsin farm field
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – With the help of drones and a multi-agency response, officers were able to find and arrest a convicted felon who fled on foot after a pursuit that went through a Wisconsin farm field. The Pleasant Prairie Police Department (PPPD) posted a video of the pursuit and arrest on its Facebook, saying that on February 28 officers were notified of a vehicle that had previously fled from both the Kenosha Police Department and PPPD. The video shows the suspect vehicle cutting through a farm field during the pursuit. An officer can then be seen approaching the stopped vehicle, finding out it had been abandoned. Four drivers arrested for OWI in one Wisconsin city over St. Patrick's Day weekend Drones were then used to find the suspect in a nearby wooded area. Authorities and a K9 then tracked the suspect through the woods. The video appears to show the suspect giving themselves up as law enforcement approached, leading to an arrest. Afterward, authorities searched the vehicle and found a firearm. The suspect was charged with: Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm Obstructing an Officer Vehicle Operator Fleeing and Eluding an Officer Felony Bail Jumping High Schooler in Wisconsin referred after bringing replica gun to school, no ongoing threats A huge shoutout to both the Kenosha Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office for their support on this call! Opportunities like this highlight just how well we collaborate as one team and get the job done! Pleasant Prairie Police Department No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Woman's body found in Kenosha park near lake; residents respond
The Brief A body of a woman was discovered in Kenosha on Sunday, March 9. The Kenosha Police Department responded to Eichelman Park just before 5 p.m. Detectives are actively working to investigate the woman's death. KENOSHA, Wis. - A woman's body was found in Lake Michigan in Kenosha on Sunday, March 9. What we know The Kenosha Police Department responded to Eichelman Park just before 5 p.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call that a body was concealed in the Lake Michigan break wall at Eichelman Park. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News What they're saying The news of the body being discovered is on many people's minds. Investigators are still working to identify the woman, but the uncertainty is unsettling for those who live nearby. "This is a little bit close to home," said Ronald Dawson. "Prayers out for the family because that was somebody's daughter or mother." "It's always sad when you hear someone losing their life, any time, but also especially down by the lakefront," said Mike Johnson. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "It's very scary not knowing what the situation was and how it happened," Karen Smouse said. "It makes you more cognizant as to what's going on around you when you are out and looking out for your fellow human." Dig deeper Police were not able to share the woman's age and they said information is still limited right now. Detectives are actively working to investigate the woman's death. The Source The information in this report was provided by the Kenosha Police Department and residents FOX6 News spoke with.
