Wisconsin

Robbers high-five after killing 76-year-old victim in home invasion: Police
Murder
November 3, 2017

Robbers high-five after killing 76-year-old victim in home invasion: Police

Police said two Wisconsin men gave each other a high-five after they robbed and killed a 76-year-old man, according to People. Following the hand gesture, one of the two men allegedly said, “We did good, bro.” Calvin Fleener and James Johansen are charged with killing Kenneth Latus during a home invasion, according to a criminal …

Wife turns in husband for mowing over cyclist in fatal hit-and-run: Prosecutors
Court
September 20, 2017

Wife turns in husband for mowing over cyclist in fatal hit-and-run: Prosecutors

A Salem, Wisconsin, man accused of fatally running over a cyclist and leaving the scene was reportedly turned in by his wife. WITI reports that Ryan Peterson, 39, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with the death of Jackie Hutcheson Jr., 29. Prosecutors said Peterson admitted to …

Day care worker breaks toddler’s leg, throws children around like ‘rag dolls’
Child Abuse
September 13, 2017

Day care worker breaks toddler’s leg, throws children around like ‘rag dolls’

A former Wisconsin day care worker who broke a toddler boy’s leg by throwing him on the ground has been sentenced to jail. According to the Duluth News Tribune, Ashley Garrity, 27, pleaded no contest in late June to felony reckless child abuse causing harm. This week, St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman sentenced the …

Teacher dies by suicide after criminal investigation into his relationship with former student — who is now his wife
Teacher Scandals
August 9, 2017

Teacher dies by suicide after criminal investigation into his relationship with former student — who is now his wife

A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student reportedly died by suicide on Monday Christian Tomsey, 39, was found dead in his home amid a criminal investigation. Authorities later confirmed to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Dominican High School English teacher took his own life. A former student claimed they were …

Police: Parents make malnourished adopted son, 5, march in flippers, carry heavy weights on back while doing forced exercises
Child Abuse
July 12, 2017

Police: Parents make malnourished adopted son, 5, march in flippers, carry heavy weights on back while doing forced exercises

Wisconsin authorities say a Green Bay man and woman intentionally starved their adopted son and made march around in flippers, while carrying a backpack full of weights. ABC reports that Bradley Fahrenkrug, 40, and Kimberly Fahrenkrug, 38, were both arrested on Monday and charged with felony child abuse after their 5-year-old son was found severely abused. …

Petal pusher: Woman brazenly steals flowers from AMPUTEE’S porch as tot watches
Burglary
June 11, 2017

Petal pusher: Woman brazenly steals flowers from AMPUTEE’S porch as tot watches

A Wisconsin woman was recorded stealing flowers from the front porch of a man who recently had part of his leg amputated. The brief video, obtained by WISN, captured an unknown woman running to the porch and taking a flower pot. The man’s caregiver noted that a child walked up toward the residence, mere seconds after …