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May 18
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Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling is proud to announce the recognition of Deputy Karen Hernandez as a Department of Justice Top Cop. After seeing a vehicle run over two pedestrians Deputy Hernandez rushed to help save their lives and applied a tourniquet to one of the victims, while directing a nearby citizen on how to apply a tourniquet to the other victim. “Sheriff’s Deputy Karen Hernandez quick response and leadership helped save the lives of two innocent civilians,” said Attorney General Brad Schimel. “The men and women of law enforcement are lifesavers. Every day they encounter situations where their quick action saves lives.” “Deputy Hernandez’s quick response and actions undoubtedly saved lives,” said Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling. “She represents the highest standards of law enforcement and I couldn’t be more proud of her.” Sheriff Christopher Schmaling By: Lt. Shawn Barker
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MEDIA RELEASE May 17th, 2018 On May 17th, at approximately 6:00am, Agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit, the Racine County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T and K-9 officer executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of N Memorial Street in the city of Racine. Information had been developed that the suspect at this residence was a known gang member and involved in the sales of cocaine. Located during the search of the residence was 81.5 grams of cocaine, 1.4 grams of marijuana, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, a handgun, ammunition, numerous cell phones and $2,391.00 in US currency. There was also another family with a young child residing in the residence. The Racine County Human Services Department(HSD) was contacted under the drug endangered children protocol. Arrested was: Jose Vazquez, 22- year old resident of Racine County Vazquez was transported to the Racine County Jail for the following charges: • Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver while armed • Repeat drug offender • Possession of marijuana • Keeper of a drug place • Possession of a firearm by felon • Possession of drug paraphernalia • State Probation hold for Robbery w threat of force Sheriff Christopher Schmaling Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office By Sgt. Keith Dobesh
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MEDIA RELEASE May 16th, 2018 In May of 2018 agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit conducted a controlled delivery of guns from a convicted felon, identified as Reginald Brown. Agents received from Reginald Brown four rifles (one of which was a SKS assault type rifle), a shotgun, and body armor. On May 16,2018 at approximately 6:00 am, as a result of the delivery of controlled guns, Agents from the Racine Metro Drug Unit and the Racine County Swat Team executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Marquette St in the City of Racine. Brown was located in the residence. Agents also recovered 1.5g of heroin, 2.6g of marijuana, three digital scales, packaging materials, $840 in US currency, and several hundred rounds of ammunition in multiple calibers. Arrested was: Reginal Brown, 49- year old resident of Racine County Brown was transported to the Racine County Jail for the following charges: • Five counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon • Possession with intent to deliver heroin • Keeper of a drug place • Possession of drug paraphernalia Sheriff Christopher Schmaling Racine Co. Sheriff’s Office By Sgt. Keith Dobesh
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Media Release On Sunday, May 13th, 2018 at approximately 2006 hours the Racine County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident on I-94 northbound near the 334.5-mile marker between STH 11 and STH 20. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling northbound and attempted to change lanes. The operator, a twenty-eight-year-old, female, noticed another vehicle in the lane she was attempting to change into, overcorrected, lost control and tipped the vehicle on its driver’s side. The female operator sustained minor injuries. An occupant, a thirty-year-old, male also sustained minor injuries. Both parties were treated on scene and released. The accident occurred in a construction zone, thankfully no construction workers were working in the area at the time. Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with traffic control on this accident. Sheriff Christopher Schmaling By: Sgt. Van Scyoc