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County responds to White Caps-area tornado siren sounding in error

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Division of Emergency Management was made aware that at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, citizens of the White Caps neighborhood in the City of Kenosha reported an outdoor warning siren activated and ...

Kenosha man drowns while attempting rescue in Pike River

On 05/07/2023 at approximately 1:31 PM Kenosha County Deputies and Somers Fire/Rescue personnel responded to the 2000 block of Sheridan Road for a possible drowning.  Initial reports from deputies on the scene were that an adult male was swimming...

Serious injury crash involving bicyclist under investigation

On April 20th, 2023, at 10:07 AM, Kenosha County deputies and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Bristol responded to the 15200 block of CTH K for a serious motor vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a bicyclist.  Initial reports indic...

Local Drug Take Back Day events to be held Saturday in Kenosha, Bristol

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events will be held at two Kenosha County locations this Saturday, April 22, County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Sheriff David Zoerner announced today.

The events will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the newly r...

UPDATED: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway J

APRIL 17, 2023, UPDATE:

The operator of the Harley Davidson motorcycle that was fatally injured on April 15th, 2023 has been identified as Scott E. Wicks, a resident of Buffalo Grove, IL.

APRIL 16, 2023, ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE:

On April 15th, 2023, at 3:37 PM...

Storm spotter's class to be held April 25 at Kenosha County Center

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Division of Emergency Management in cooperation with the National Weather Service will be sponsoring a free Storm Spotter’s Class on Wednesday, April 25th, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Kenosha County...

2 children injured in Somers crash

On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, at 6:04 PM, Kenosha County Deputies, Detectives, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Somers responded to the 400 block of Sheridan Road for a serious vehicle crash.  Initial reports indicated that a 2005 ...

Authorities respond to crash involving school bus at highways 50, 83

On Monday, March 13th, 2023, at 8:10 AM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Salem Lakes responded to the intersection of STH 50 and STH 83 (Antioch Road) for a crash involving a school bus.  

Initial reports ind...

Sheriff's Department responds to calls related to March 9-10 winter storm

On March 9th, 2023 from 8:00 PM through March 10th, 2023 at 10:00 AM Kenosha County Sheriff Deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls:

• 1 crash with injuries
• 13 property-damage crashes
• 52 assist motorists

At this time there are no r...

Firearms, drugs, cash seized in KDOG search warrant effort

Yesterday, February 27th, 2023, at approximately 2:25 PM, KSD received information regarding a wanted convicted felon residing in the Village of Salem Lakes.  The suspect was located, arrested, and found to be in possession of cocaine and marijua...

Man arrested, dogs seized in joint law enforcement operation

This morning 2-24-23 at approximately 9:00 AM the Kenosha Drug Operations Group (KDOG), KSD Tactical Response Team, and KPD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) conducted a joint operation and served a search warrant at a residence in the 6800 block of 14th ...

Overnight center available for residents affected by power outage

Kenosha County will host an overnight reception center tonight for residents whose homes remain without power after Wednesday’s ice storm, Sheriff David Zoerner announced in cooperation with County Executive Samantha Kerkman and other partners.

T...

Sheriff's Department responds to calls related to Feb. 22-23 ice storm

On February 22nd, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. through February 23, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. Kenosha County Sheriff Deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls:

• 1 crash with injuries
• 8 property-damage crashes
• 4 assist motorists
• 56 Fire Calls&n...

Sheriff's Department responds to calls related to Feb. 16-17 winter storm

On February 16th, 2023 from 12:00 PM through February 17th, 2023 at 5:00 AM Kenosha County Sheriff Deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls:

• 3 crashes with injuries
• 22 property-damage crashes
• 23 assist motorists

At 9:49 PM, KSD an...

Man arrested for Dec. 22 burglary, attack

On 12-22-2022 KSD deputies were dispatched to a trouble unknown located in the 38300 block of 87th Street.  The dispatcher who answered the call for service overheard a woman screaming and a male threatening the woman.  Several minutes l...

Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance team now activated

In 2021, the need was recognized for the availability of a county-wide team specializing in the investigation of serious motor vehicle crashes.  After nearly a year of planning and training the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) is...

Sheriff's Department responds to weather-related calls for service

Thursday 12-22-22 through Friday 12-23-22 Kenosha County experienced very cold temperatures and snow/ice-covered roadways.  Kenosha County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls for service.

• 4 cra...

UPDATED: Driver flees deputies before shooting himself in vehicle

3:30 P.M. UPDATE:

The suspect was pronounced deceased at an area hospital.  The name of the deceased is being withheld pending proper notification.

2:37 P.M. ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE:

This afternoon on 12-22-22 at 12:49 PM a Kenosha County Deputy locat...

2 arrested after fleeing deputies, crashing vehicle along I-94

On November 29^th, 2022 at 1:00 PM a Kenosha County deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling northbound on I-94 near CTH C for a traffic violation.  The vehicle would not pull over and exited the interstate on CTH C onto the east frontage road...

Sheriff's Department responds to calls related to Nov. 17 winter weather

On November 17th 2022 Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls from 5:00 PM through Midnight:

• 1 crash with injury
• 11 property-damage crashes
• 5 assist motorists

At this time there are no road closures in Ke...

Vehicles damaged with rocks while driving along state line in Bristol

On Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at about 1:06 PM KSD deputies responded to the 14000 block of 128th Street for reports of several vehicles that had sustained damage while driving in this area.  Initial reports were that someone may have been shoot...

UPDATED: Man killed in head-on crash on Highway F

SEPT. 29, 2022, UPDATE:

The operator of the Buick Encore that was fatally injured on Tuesday, September 27th has been identified as David Russo, a 64-year-old resident of Salem, WI.

ORIGINAL SEPT. 28, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at ...

Man arrested after shots-fired incident in Somers

On September 10th, 2022, at 8:54 AM, Kenosha County deputies responded to the Market Square Apartments (3100-Market Lane – Somers, WI) in regards to a shots fired complaint.  The caller stated that he had gotten into a confrontation ins...

UPDATED: Mount Pleasant woman dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway K

SEPT. 1, 2022, UPDATE:

The operator of the Nissan Altima that was fatally injured on Wednesday, August 31st has been identified as Jacquelyn Justice, a 26-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant, WI.

ORIGINAL SEPT. 1, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On Wednesday, August 31s...

UPDATED: Mount Pleasant man killed in Somers crash

SEPT. 1, 2022, UPDATE:

The operator of the Harley Davidson motorcycle that was fatally injured on Tuesday, August 30th has been identified as Walter S. Hayek IV, a 33-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant, WI.

ORIGINAL AUG. 31, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On Tuesday, ...

KDOG makes arrest in narcotics investigation

On August 16th, 2022, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Drug Operations Group (KDOG), conducted an operation regarding the illegal distribution of narcotics and oxycodone hydrochloride pills.

The suspect of this investigation was identifie...

Illinois man dies in crash at Great Lakes Dragaway

On Saturday, July 30th, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Town of Paris and the Village of Somers responded to the “Great Lakes Dragaway” (18411-1^st Street) for a serious vehicle crash. &...

Sheriff's Department details citations, arrests at Country Thunder

During the July 21st-24th, 2022 Country Thunder music festival, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department recorded the following offenses. 

Total County Ordinance Citations – 60 Underage Alcohol Violation – 37O...

UPDATED: Boy, 14, dies in drowning at campground

JULY 25, 2022, UPDATE:

The 14-year-old male swimmer that went missing in Happy Acres Kampground was located and pulled from the water at a depth of approximately 6 to 9 feet by the area dive teams.  He has been identified as Aiden F. Braim, a resi...

8-year-old is victim of drowning in Powers Lake

On 07/19/2022 at 5:47 PM Kenosha County Deputies responded to Lakeside Park (9018-Lake Park Drive) located at the South end of Powers Lake for a report of a drowning child.  Dispatch advised that law enforcement officers from Walworth County had ...

Patrols added after suspicious vehicle complaint in Camp Lake

On 07-18-2022, at approximately 2:45 PM, KSD Deputies were dispatched to the 26600 block of 106th Street in reference to a suspicious complaint. The caller stated her daughters were at a park in the Camp Lake neighborhood when a white Chevrolet Cruze stop...

Sheriff's Department urges people to be aware of traffic, pedestrians near Country Thunder

The 2022 Country Thunder Music Festival will be taking place from Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24.  Starting on Wednesday, July 20, the increased traffic associated with this festival will impact the communities in Kenosha County, Walworth C...

2022 Independence Day parades and fireworks safety

As the July 4th, 2022, Independence Day holiday approaches, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department would like to remind residents and visitors of a few parade and firework display dates as well as some firework safety guidelines:

Parades:

• Twin La...

Sgt. Christopher Hannah appointed to serve as Kenosha County Emergency Management director

Kenosha County Sheriff’s Sgt. Christopher Hannah is being recommended to serve as the county’s Director of Emergency Management, County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Sheriff David Beth announced today.

Under an executive order signed t...

UPDATED: Search underway for missing swimmer in Silver Lake

JUNE 17, 2022, UPDATE: 

The 22-year-old male swimmer that went missing on Silver Lake was located and pulled from the water at 7:10 PM last night at a depth of 25 feet by area dive teams.  He has been identified as Philip Shwaiko, a resid...

UPDATED: Armed man arrested at Somers gas station

JUNE 14, 2022, UPDATE:

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s department continues to investigate this incident.  The subject that entered the Kwik Trip has been identified as Jonathan Petersen, a 19-year-old male from the City of Kenosha.&nbs...

Sheriff's Department, Joint Services to host employment open house

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department and Kenosha Joint Services will host an employment open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the north parking area of the county Administration Building, 1010 56th St.

Corrections professionals, de...

Full-scale emergency preparedness exercise to be held June 12 at Bristol Renaissance Faire

The Kenosha Sheriff's Division of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Bristol Renaissance Faire, emergency response agencies, and jurisdictional partners, will be hosting an emergency preparedness Full-Scale Exercise in the area of the B...

Driver killed in Somers crash

On June 2nd, 2022, at 1:35 PM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Somers responded to the 9200 block of CTH A for a serious vehicle crash.  Initial reports indicated that a black 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck wa...

Driver injured, cited in head-on crash with school bus on Highway C

On Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, at 11:59 AM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Salem Lakes, WI responded to the 27200 block of Wilmot Road (CTH C) for a serious vehicle crash involving a school bus.  Initial repor...

2 Sheriff's Department personnel, property owner treated for injuries after Wheatland barn fire

On May 1st, 2022, at 8:07 PM, Kenosha County Deputies and Fire/Rescue personnel from multiple departments responded to the 6800 block of 317th Avenue for reports of a barn that was on fire.  Kenosha Dispatch advised responding units that the barn...

Statement from Sheriff Beth on Detective Bliss funeral; online livestream available

Tomorrow our KSD family will lay to rest our friend and colleague Detective Jeffrey Bliss. Our agency’s prayers and remembrances will be with his family and loved ones. Jeff served honorably for over two decades and we were all deeply saddened b...

UPDATED: Statement from Sheriff Beth on the death of Detective Jeffrey Bliss

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announces the death of Detective Jeffrey S. Bliss, 46, a 23-year veteran of the department.  The cause of death is undetermined currently as the City of Ken...

Somers shooting under investigation

On February 9th, 2022, at 12:47 AM, Kenosha County deputies, detectives, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Somers responded to the 1700 block of Green Bay Road (STH 31) for a male subject that called 911 stating that he sustained a gunshot wou...

Investigation reveals large-scale drug operation in Pleasant Prairie

In February of 2021, deputies from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department responded to a location in the Village of Salem Lakes regarding a narcotics overdose investigation.  Upon arrival, deputies administered NARCAN to the involved s...

UPDATED: Racine woman killed in Somers crash

ORIGINAL JAN. 21, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On January 21st, 2022, at 5:56 AM, Kenosha County deputies, detectives, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Somers responded to the 1500 block of Sheridan Road for a serious vehicle crash.  Initial r...

UPDATED: Milwaukee man killed in crash near state line

ORIGINAL JAN. 17, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On January 16th, 2022, at 1:05 AM, Kenosha County deputies, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Newport, IL responded to the 13900 block of State Line Road (CTH WG) for a serious vehicle crash.  Init...

UPDATED: Inmate found dead in Pre-Trial Facility cell

Jan. 4, 2022, UPDATE:

The Kenosha County inmate that was transported to the hospital on 1/1/22 after being discovered unresponsive in his jail cell has been identified as Reighnn T. Post-McNab out of Kenosha, WI.  Reighnn Post-McNab was pronounced...

UPDATED: Driver killed in Somers crash

JAN. 4, 2022, UPDATE:

The driver of the Chevy Impala that was fatally injured on January 1st, 2022 has been identified as Ryan R. Fandry, a resident of Franksville, WI.

ORIGINAL JAN. 1, 2022, NEWS RELEASE:

On January 1st, 2022, at 1:54 AM, Kenosha County dep...

Sheriff's Department urges caution after attempted entry to residence in Town of Paris

On Monday, December 13th, 2021, at about 11:34 am KSD deputies were dispatched to the 17100 block of Burlington Road in the Town of Paris regarding an attempted entry to a residence.  According to deputies on the scene, the female complainant rep...

Trespassing complaint in Town of Paris under investigation

On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at about 11:09 am KSD deputies were dispatched to 15710-12th Street in the Town of Paris regarding a trespassing complaint.  According to deputies on the scene, the female complainant was working from home when she...

Driver killed in Highway 31 crash

ORIGINAL NOV. 27, 2021 NEWS RELEASE:

On November 26th 2021, at 3:54 PM, Kenosha County deputies, detectives, and Fire/Rescue personnel from the Village of Somers responded to the 400 block of Green Bay Road for a serious vehicle crash.  I...

A thank-you message from Sheriff Beth

Over the past three weeks the nation once again saw Kenosha come into the spotlight with the Rittenhouse Trial.  The Kenosha Sheriff’s Department had been preparing security plans for the trial for months.  Most of these plans ...

2 arrested in incident on Courthouse steps

Earlier today, law enforcement took two people into custody regarding an incident that occurred on the courthouse steps.   A 20-year-old male was arrested for battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.  A 34-year-old female was a...

Nov. 16, 2021, joint statement on Rittenhouse trial response

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and Kenosha Police Department understand and recognize the anxiety surrounding the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. There are many questions being asked from our community as well as media outlets.

Our departments h...

A message on Rittenhouse trial preparedness

The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and the Kenosha Police Department have been and will continue to monitor the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.  We recognize that some varying opinions and feelings revolve around the trial that may cause c...

10th Avenue near Courthouse to be closed during Rittenhouse trial

Sheriff David Beth announces increased police presence and security of the Kenosha County Courthouse campus as the criminal trial of Kyle Rittenhouse begins on Monday, November 1, 2021.  Our responsibility to public safety is of utmost importance...

UPDATED: Wounded K9 released from veterinary hospital

ORIGINAL THURSDAY, OCT. 21 RELEASE:

On Thursday, October 21^st, 2021, at about 11:16 am KSD deputies were dispatched to the Benson Corners gas station (19942-75^th Street) located at the corner of STH 50 at US 45 in an attempt to locate a stolen vehicle that...

UPDATED: One killed, one injured in I-94 crash

OCT. 14, 2021, UPDATE:

The operator of the 2019 Volvo XC40 is identified as Dr. Mirza Ahmad, 35-years old and a resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The 27-year old passenger remains hospitalized at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.  

ORIGINAL ...

Applications welcome for 2021 Sheriff's Citizens' Academy

Sheriff David Beth and The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announce the 2021 Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy.  

Classes are held once a week and will begin Tuesday, October 26th and end November 30th, 2021.  ...