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Van Akkeren Hopes Voters will Understand

September 25, 2014, 6:55 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A website which describes itself as an online, non-partisan, for-profit election news and information source is reporting that former Assemblyman Terry Van Akkeren has a history of unpaid bills.  The website Wisconsin Election Watch lists 8 incidents dating back to 1994.  When contacted by WHBL, Van Akkeren said all but one of the claims have been paid, and the one which isn’t involves a major medical expense which he is contesting.  He said most of the others also involved medical expenses.  Van Akkeren said, “I hope voters will understand that when people and families encounter major medical problems like my wife and I have, these things can happen.”  Van Akkeren is currently running for his former assembly seat in the November election.

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Drug Take-back Day Set for this Weekend

September 26, 2014, 3:51 am
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UNDATED (WHBL) - It's time for another drug take-back day, a bi-annual effort to get unwanted, expired, and unused medications out of homes and safely disposed of.  Attorney General J-B Van Hollen says Wisconsin has consistently seen a strong response each time it participates in the event.  Van Hollen says the effort is important because of the dangers posed by leaving old medications around the house. They can be poisonous to children and can serve as a gateway drug for more dangerous forms of substance abuse, such as heroin.  During the state's last take-back day in April, 25 tons of drugs were dropped off at collection sites statewide.  In Sheboygan, you can bring the prescriptions to the police department drive-through on North 23rd Street between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.  Captain Jim Veeser said they won't accept needles or sharps, but other than that, no questions will be asked and the service is free.

-Find locations - http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

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Sheboygan man sentenced for child abuse

September 26, 2014, 7:40 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man will spend five years in prison for causing severe head injuries to his infant son in October 2013.  Judge Timothy Van Akkeren sentenced 22 year old Benito Zuniga Jr. recently after a jury took 44 minutes to find him guilty of child abuse following a three day trial last month.

The child - then six months old - was taken to Sheboygan Memorial October 31, then was transferred to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee for treatment of head injuries.  Zuniga said he was carrying his son when he tripped and dropped him on his head, but a doctor said the type of injuries sustained were more associated with abuse.

In addition to the jail time, Zuniga will serve five years extended supervision.

 

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Sheboygan Police investigating recent vehicle entries

September 26, 2014, 12:01 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Sheboygan Police have investigated a rash of vehicle entries on the city’s south side this past week.  The majority of those incidents occurred in an area east of South Eight Street between Dillingham and Mead avenues.

Many incidents had vehicle ransacked with the driver’s door left open.  In one incident, a witness saw three subjects checking doors of vehicles along a roadway but got away before authorities arrived.  Items stolen include cash, over the counter medicines, and a pair of glasses.

Sheboygan Police are reminding residents they can lessen the chance of their vehicle being illegally entered by locking doors and keeping valuables out of sight.  They also ask people to report anything they hear or see as suspicious.

 

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Update: Deputies Locate Fleeing Driver

September 29, 2014, 2:40 am
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RANDOM LAKE, WI (WHBL) - A 19 year old man from Waubeka is facing charges following a brief high speed police chase out of Random Lake early this morning.  The suspect was taken into custody late this morning after he abandoned his car and fled the scene about 2:30 this morning.  The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department said deputies attempted to stop the car in Random Lake when it headed south on Highway 57 at a high rate of speed.  Deputies spotted the car about two miles into Ozaukee County but the driver had fled, leaving a passenger behind.  The ensuing investigation led to the whereabouts of the driver and he was arrested.

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Plymouth Education Foundation Capital Campaign to Build the Food Science and Agriculture Center Exceeds Goal

September 29, 2014, 5:01 am
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PLYMOUTH, WI (WHBL) - Plymouth Education Foundation's capital campaign exceeded its $1 Million goal in its first capital campaign of its 25-year-old history. Anne Troka, Plymouth Education Foundation Executive Director, announced a total of $1,066,300 has been raised in ten months after the start of the campaign to build the Food Science and Agriculture Center.  Gifts were received from 154 different donors - a third from individuals, a third from businesses, and a third from organizations.

"You will not find more a generous and caring community than Plymouth," said Nancy Jusky, co-chairwoman of the foundation's capital campaign. "We are grateful to all of those who gave money or invested their time in helping us meet our goal.  Their generosity will be felt by Plymouth students for years to come."

The Food Science and Agriculture Center will be a research facility allowing students to design, install, maintain and test various growing systems, including hydroponics and aquaponics. It is expected to benefit nearly three-quarters of the PHS student body, supporting curriculum in seven academic areas and providing more opportunities for all students - whether they are bound for college, technical school or the workplace.

The success of the foundation's capital campaign, receiving over 100% in donations, allows the Plymouth School District to go out to bid on the project early in 2015 with the goal to break ground in Spring 2015 and open to students and the community in Fall of 2015.   

The Food Science and Agriculture Center will be a research facility allowing students to design, install, maintain and test various growing systems, including hydroponics and aquaponics. It is expected to benefit nearly three-quarters of the PHS student body, supporting curriculum in seven academic areas and proving more opportunities for all students - whether they are bound for college, technical school or the workplace. It also will be used for community education classes, collaboration with higher education institutions and many community organizations, as well as business partnerships with local food-industry employers. (Submitted by Plymouth Education Foundation)

 

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Dr. Sheehan Does the Challenge

September 30, 2014, 2:53 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - On Friday September 26th, Dr. Joe Sheehan made good on his ALS ice bucket challenge in front of the Urban Middle School student body.  This event was part of an end of the day celebration for students and staff as we enjoyed the beautiful weather out in the courtyard.  The bucket of ice water was provided courtesy of the Urban Middle School student council officers.  Mrs. Mary Starnicky one of the Student Council advisors emceed the event. (Submitted by Sheboygan Area School District)

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Update: Woman Finds Injured Man in Driveway

September 30, 2014, 6:09 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - An Elkhart Lake man was seriously injured early this morning when he crashed his ATV north of the Sheboygan Marsh in the town of Russell.  The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department said 68 year old Francis Halbach was headed south on Sexton Road when he lost control and swerved into the ditch.  His ATV hit a culvert and went airborne and he was ejected, landing on a driveway.  Sgt. Doug Tuttle said the crash apparently occurred about two a.m. but Halbach wasn’t discovered until about 6 o’clock by a woman leaving for work.  He was taken by ambulance to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he is being treated for serious head injuries.  Halbach was also cited for operating an ATV while intoxicated.

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Sheboygan man charged for inappropriate touching of four sisters

September 30, 2014, 2:32 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man faces child sexual assault charges for alleged inappropriate touching of four sisters.  According to the criminal complaint, 53 year old Jose Diaz is accused of touching the private areas of four girls ranging in age from 4 to 10 between March and September of this year.  Based on interviews, Diaz helped the family out when they moved to Sheboygan in February.  After that, the mother noticed Diaz spent a lot of time with the sisters, taking them out to the park or to get food.  The sisters all said Diaz touched them under their clothing around their private parts multiple times.  When authorities interviewed Diaz, he did admit to one touching incident but said it was over the clothing.  He now faces up to 60 years in prison if found guilty of each charge.

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Castle Doctrine Appeal Rejected

October 1, 2014, 6:54 am
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WAUKESHA, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan Falls man who was trying to use the state’s new “Castle Doctrine” has lost his appeal of his conviction.  29 year old Charles Chew had been charged with recklessly endangering safety following an incident in November of 2012 in Sheboygan Falls when he shot and wounded two men as they ran from a Sheboygan Falls apartment building where they had attacked him.  A jury in March of last year had found Chew guilty and he was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.  Chew appealed on grounds that Judge Terrence Bourke had not given the jury an instruction on the “Castle Doctrine,” which allows use of force when a person is defending himself against an intruder in his home.  In a decision handed down Wednesday, the Appeals Court upheld Judge Bourke and concluded that Chew was not entitled to that instruction because the men fleeing the building were in a parking lot and not in Chew’s dwelling when they were shot.

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Senator Ron Johnson in Sheboygan

October 1, 2014, 10:10 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson was in the city of Sheboygan Wednesday morning and told workers at the Old Wisconsin plant on Union Avenue that the federal government is out of control.  Johnson toured the plant and then met with a group of workers telling them that the country is headed toward a financial crisis and that Social Security is in trouble.  He said the message he is trying to spread is that these and other problems won't get solved until federal politicians face these realities.

Johnson also commented on the U.S. effort to stop the spread of ISIS. He said the group must be stopped, and that no matter the goal it must be done with full commitment to complete it.  Thus, he disagrees with President Obama's decision not to have the option of using ground troops available.

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Rutherford sentenced for sexual assault to daughter

October 2, 2014, 2:02 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man will spend 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting his daughter over a seven year period.  36 year old Shaun Rutherford was charged back in March for sexual actions he did to his daughter starting when she was five.  A jury found him guilty of all four charges during a three day trial in August.

In his sentencing Thursday, Judge L. Edward Stengel said Rutherford continues to see himself as the victim and willing to deflect responsibility of his actions to other like his own children.  He also had words of encouragement for the victim, saying the actions of Rutherford are not her fault and she should see the sentencing as a new beginning in her life.

The victim and other members of her family were in the courtroom and spoke during the hearing.  All shared how the events caused by Rutherford's actions affected their lives, with some saying they hope he will receive proper judgment.

In addition to prison, Rutherford will spend 20 years on extended supervision, register as a sex offender, have no contact with the victim or family members, and have no unsupervised contact with any female under the age of 18.

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One Hospitalized in Chain Reaction Crash

October 3, 2014, 2:57 am
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PLYMOUTH, WI (WHBL) - One person was hospitalized Thursday afternoon in a three-car chain reaction collision north of the city of Plymouth.  The Sheriff’s Department said it happened about four o’clock at the intersection of County J and Highway 57 when a car driven by 24 year old Jonathan Blundell, of Sheboygan, rear-ended an SUV driven by 39 year old Lisa Entringer, of Elkhart Lake, which was stopped at the stop sign and pushed it into a third vehicle.  Blundell was taken to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Entringer suffered minor injuries.

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Man Charged with Sexual Assault That Occurred 10 Years Ago

October 3, 2014, 5:14 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Sheboygan man is facing up to 60 years in prison and lifetime supervision for allegedly having sexual contact with a 5 year old girl 10 years ago.  45 year old Dennis Kolosso is a convicted sex offender who has spent time in prison and he was charged in Sheboygan County Court Thursday.  According to the criminal complaint, the investigation began in August when the victim, now 15 and living in Menominee, Michigan, reported the incident, which had occurred in the city of Sheboygan, to Menominee authorities who contacted Sheboygan Police.  When investigators contacted Kolosso this past Monday he denied the allegations, saying that everyone was lying.  He was arrested on a charge of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13.  

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Man Convicted of Kidnapping Sheboygan Women

October 3, 2014, 5:28 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Milwaukee man has admitted taking young women from Sheboygan to North Dakota's oil fields so they could be prostitutes.  Thirty-two year old Levell Durr struck a plea deal with prosecutors to spend 21 months in prison - less than what he might have been given had a jury found him guilty.  A federal judge does not have to accept the deal.  We'll find out when Durr is sentenced on January 16th.  He pleaded guilty to coercion-and-enticement.  He admitted taking women to North Dakota and advertising for their services, but he denied forcing them to go.  Sheboygan Police were told a few months ago that Durr took three women away against their will, and he used drugs and physical violence to keep them in line.  Prosecutors said one woman was kept in a dog kennel for a number of days for breaking one of Durr's rules.  He was arrested in Bismarck North Dakota in late June.

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Residents in Sheboygan County Left without Health Insurance

October 3, 2014, 6:23 am
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MILWAUKEE, WI (WHBL) - There are 459 people in Sheboygan County who were kicked off of BadgerCare and now are without health insurance.  Those figures were obtained by Citizen Action of Wisconsin which call Governor Scott Walker’s decision to reject federal funding to strengthen BaderCare “a misguided decision."  According to their figures, 1,059 people in Sheboygan County were kicked off of BadgerCare - the state’s program for low income residents.  Four hundred fifty-nine of those people, or 43 percent, were left without insurance.  Robert Kraig of Citizen Action said the decision is inflicting needless damage to families and communities across the state.

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Former Youth Pastor charged with Child Porn

October 3, 2014, 12:06 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A former youth pastor in Plymouth faces a number of child pornography possession charges.

According to the criminal complaint, a search warrant was executed this week at the residence of 53 year old Calvin Gideon based on results from an undercover investigation started in July.  At first Gideon denied having anything to do with child porn, but later said he had been downloading such images for ten years.

He led authorities to a cabin he owns in Sturgeon Bay where laptops, flash drives and storage devises had at least 15 videos and images of children ages 4 to 11 performing sexual acts.  Gideon, who was recently fired from St. John the Baptist Church in Plymouth for drinking, claims he could have up to 1,000 child porn items.

He faces up to 25 years in prison for each felony.

 

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Police Investigate Suicide

October 4, 2014, 2:02 pm
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Sheboygan police are investigating the suicide death of a young, unidentified woman.  Captain Kurt Brasser said officers were called to North East Park in the 2900 block of North 6th Street shortly before 11 o'clock Saturday morning after someone discovered a body.  Officers located the female lying in a wooded area adjacent to the park.   Brasser said the woman had committed suicide, although he didn't say how.  The victim is described as a Hispanic female between the ages of 15 and 19, 5-4, 90 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  She was wearing a dark fleece jacket, green pants and purple Converse high-top shoes.  She also had a tattoo of "2Shady" on the inside of her left forearm.  Anyone with any information on the woman's identity has been asked to contact police at 459-3333.

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Public hearing for City of Sheboygan 2015 budget tonight

October 6, 2014, 8:13 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - The public gets a chance to comment in the 2015 Sheboygan city budget during a public hearing set for Monday night.  Property owners had been facing a tax increase, but Chief Administrative Officer Jim Amodeo said it was eliminated by extending the garbage fee and reducing the cost of health benefits for city workers.  

Aldermen are expected to officially approve a resolution to extend the garbage fee since they endorsed the measure 10 to 4 in the Committee of the Whole.  The city portion of the tax bill is expected to remain at $8.39 next year - the same as this year.  The total tax rate this year with all components was $22.81.  The public hearing on the budget begins at 6pm in the council chambers of city hall.

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Man Sentenced for Smuggling Pills into Jail

October 6, 2014, 9:37 am
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SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Plymouth man who was caught smuggling pills into the Sheboygan County Jail last February has been sentenced to prison.  25 year old Devin Tramte was serving time under the Huber Law for burglary when jailers discovered the pills.  Tramte appeared before Judge Terrence Bourke last week and was sentenced to two years in prison to be followed by two years on extended supervision.

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