Wisconsin crime

Published on: June 8, 2026

Wisconsin Woman Accused of Starting Warehouse Fire

A Wisconsin woman was accused of accidentally starting a massive fire at an abandoned warehouse that reportedly caused nearly $1 million in damage and led to the demolition of the building.

According to a criminal complaint, the fire broke out on May 20 at a condemned four-story warehouse in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Fire Department reportedly responded after several 911 callers reported smoke coming from the structure around 6:10 p.m. Because the building had been declared unsafe to enter, firefighters battled the blaze from outside the property. The fire later grew into a five-alarm fire, and part of the structure collapsed. The damage was so severe that the building eventually had to be torn down.

The authorities said surveillance footage showed four people arriving at the property earlier that afternoon. Investigators said the group, made up of one woman and three men, entered the property around 4:19 p.m. and stayed there for more than an hour. At one point, a witness allegedly confronted the group and told them to leave the private property, and they were later seen walking away.

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Published on: April 9, 2026

Teacher Arrested Over Inappropriate Student Contact

by Staycie R. Sena

A Wisconsin teacher was arrested after the authorities accused her of engaging in inappropriate relationships with multiple students.

According to the authorities, the 22-year-old worked as a special education teacher at a high school in Eau Claire and is now facing several felony charges involving minors. Those charges reportedly included second-degree sexual assault of a child under 16, child enticement, and additional counts related to inappropriate contact between a school employee and students.

A criminal complaint stated that one of the students told investigators the teacher allegedly bought him a cellphone and began communicating with him through social media. The messages were described as inappropriate, and the student later told the authorities that the relationship became physical.

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Published on: April 7, 2026

Wisconsin Inmate Accused of Threatening Judge

by Staycie R. Sena

A Wisconsin man who was already in custody was accused of threatening to kill a judge while being held at a county jail, according to authorities.

Police said the 68-year-old was being held at the Racine County Jail for allegedly failing to update his sex offender registration when the incident occurred on March 25. According to a criminal complaint, the man became upset after a correctional officer told him he could not receive printed copies of court cases and legal materials he had requested.

The complaint stated that the man told the officer he was having an “indifference” with the judge assigned to his case because she had ordered him to remain in custody while awaiting trial. Authorities said his comments quickly escalated, and he allegedly became increasingly agitated during the interaction.

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