š± Pleasant Prairie cyber tip leads to disturbing child porn and animal case
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Pleasant Prairie! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Pleasant Prairie cyber tip leads to disturbing child porn and animal case
- How Pleasant Prairieās new āGrapplerā could change dangerous police chases
- What Pleasant Prairie business expansions and projects are moving ahead now?
Also on today's calendar: Tree Lighting & Family Activity at Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 35 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Wisconsin man faces child pornography, animal abuse charges (wisn.com) ā Pleasant Prairie police arrested a 42-year-old man after a cyber tip led investigators to child pornography files and severe animal neglect at his Kenosha County home. Officers say they found thousands of illicit images, dozens of dead reptiles, neglected pets, and marijuana, with the suspect now facing numerous felony charges and potential decades in prison if convicted. 
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2. Pleasant Prairie police use 'Grappler' to stop vehicle pursuits (fox6now.com) ā Pleasant Prairie police have begun using a new āGrapplerā device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, already deploying it three times successfully in the past month. Chief David Selvidge says the tool, mounted on squad cars, can quickly immobilize a suspectās rear wheel, potentially preventing serious crashes on local roads while other Wisconsin departments watch its performance before buying in. Ā Ā Ā
3. Recent Kenosha County business stories (madison.com) ā Pleasant Prairie residents will see continued business growth, with Olds Products expanding its mustard and vinegar manufacturing operations and a proposed extended-stay hotel sent back for further safety and neighborhood review. The outlet mall also welcomed a new Kung Fu Tea shop, while nearby Kenosha and Somers projectsāfrom new apartments to restaurants and industrial developmentsāsignal broader economic momentum around the village. Ā Ā Ā
4. Lake County, IL Police Chase Ends With Arrest Near Wisconsin Line (newsbreak.com) ā Pleasant Prairie residents should know their local police helped pursue and arrest a driver after a multi-agency chase that started in Wisconsin and ended safely in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Officers from Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha coordinated with Illinois counterparts, using tire deflation devices near the state line; no injuries or property damage were reported, and charges are still pending. Ā Ā Ā
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My first coloring book came in the mail, and itās pretty wild holding something I created in my hands! Little Builders: Build a Neighborhood is aā¦ (Nextdoor Carol Beach)
- Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Lilly Kenosha ( LKC) in Pleasant Prairie. Apply here.
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Weekend Product Demonstrator in Costco in Pleasant Prairie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pleasant Prairie here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" ā Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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