Milwaukee, WI
Former Milwaukee County deputy avoids prison in stalking case
WAUKESHA, Wis. – A former Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy will avoid time in prison. Corie Richardson entered a guilty plea last spring after prosecutors say he threatened and stalked a woman. A surprising witness came to Richardson’s defense on Monday, Aug. 28.
“This is the first and last time that I’ll be in this position,” Richardson said in court.
Richardson, 33, expressed remorse Monday morning during his sentencing in Waukesha County court.
“I’ve taken the necessary steps to understand what I did was wrong,” Richardson said.
Prosecutors charged Richardson with two felonies and three misdemeanors in fall 2022. Richardson entered a guilty plea to one felony. The other charges were dismissed.
“He came into her house and garage. He FaceTimed her from the garage and victim A was concerned enough she hid in the closet with her handgun and daughter,” said Deputy District Attorey Michael Thurston.
Investigators say Richardson tried to get Hartland police to do a well-being check on the victim. He used her cellphone to send himself text messages and made it look like she was trying to hurt herself.
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In court, the victim told Judge Michael Bohren to go easy on Richardson.
“I feel as the only victim, I would like to be heard on a reduction of charges, so Corie will not be charged with any felonies,” the victim said.
The woman said Richardson has been through enough. He worked for the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office – and provided security for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Richardson quit soon after he was put on paid leave.
“Punishment isn’t always being sent to jail; punishment is what goes on around you,” Judge Bohren said.
Bohren ordered 14 months of initial confinement, but stayed that sentence in favor of two years probation. That means Richardson will avoid going to prison.
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“The character of Mr. Richardson and the need to protect the public weigh heavily in favor of probation and no further incarceration,” said Craig Mastantuono, defense attorney.
Prosecutors say if Richardson stays out of trouble for the next five years, they will wipe the felony from his record.
Milwaukee, WI
Brice Turang Finally Playing To Milwaukee Brewers’ Original Forecast
Brice Turang is having the time of his life. So are the Milwaukee Brewers thus far thanks in large part to their 24-year-old second baseman.
Pat Murphy, in his first season as Brewers manager, saw it coming. Few others did.
“I think this kid’s gonna make a quantum leap,” Murphy said on March 12 in the Brewers’ spring-training camp. “I think he’ll establish himself as an everyday player. I’m really confident.”
For five years, Turang did not show much offense. He was a good defensive player and baserunner with potential, highly touted as a first-round pick out of high school in 2018. He got a $3,411,100 signing bonus at age 18. He climbed steadily if not spectacularly through the minors, hitting .270 with only 26 homers in 434 games.
He became a Brewers starter a year ago. There wasn’t much fanfare – Turang didn’t warrant it. He hit a measly .218 in 137 games with a paltry .585 OPS (.285 on-base percentage + .300 slugging percentage). That ranked 495th in the majors.
Today, he ranks 11th in batting average (.314), 29th in on-base percentage (.369) and has a downright giddy .800 OPS, 41st overall. That’s better than such noted stars as Fernando Tatis Jr., Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso, Nolan Arenado and a few hundred other players.
That is a big reason why the Brewers lead the National League Central Division with a 27-19 record. The Brew Crew is barreling along despite trading away ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, star closer Devin Williams being sidelined since mid-March with a back injury and slugging outfielder Christian Yelich limited to 20 games by a bad back. First baseman Rhys Hoskins, outfielder Joey Wiemer and pitchers DL Hall, Wade Miley and Jakob Junis are now on the injured list, too.
Short Stroke, Big Results
Turang’s turnaround was pointed out statistically by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He found that tracking data lists Turang with the second-shortest swing in the game to two-time defending batting champion Luis Arraez.
“Short and direct, that’s what I’m trying to be every swing I take,” Turang told Hogg. “Short to it, long through it.”
That generally means making more contact at the expense of the long ball. Yet Turang already has 12 doubles, three more in 94 fewer games than he had as a rookie.
Other Young Brewers On The Rise
Turang is one of five Brewers in the regular lineup 26 or younger. The elder statesman of the group at 26, catcher William Contreras, is carrying the club. He’s third in the majors in batting (.341), tied for third in runs (40), tied for fifth in RBI (37) and seventh in OPS (.955).
His output is not as surprising. He has a .285 average and 52 homers in 340 career games for the Atlanta Braves and Brewers.
Third baseman Joey Ortiz, acquired with Hall in the deal that sent Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles, is batting .292 with 5 homers.
Jackson Chourio, the 20-year-old uber-prospect outfielder, is starting to find his way. He is batting .275 in May after a rough first 27 games in the majors when he batted only .206 with 34 strikeouts. He has only seven strikeouts in 15 games this month. He has 5 homers and a .226 average overall.
Left fielder Sal Frelick is hitting .250 but has six stolen bases. The Brewers rank third overall with 61 steals (in 71 tries), led by Turang. He’s 18-for-18.
Milwaukee ranks third in batting average, runs, RBI and fourth in homers.
Another Leap Two Years Ago
Andres Gimenez had similar numbers to Turang in the New York Mets’ farm system. Also like Turang, the native of Venezuela wowed everybody with his defense and baserunning. The question was, would he hit?
He batted .263 in 49 games after being called up in 2021, then was traded to Cleveland. Big expectations turned into big disappointment. He hit only .218 in 2021 with exceptional defense and 11 steals without being caught.
In 2022, Gimenez became an all-star at age 23. He won a gold glove, batted .297, had 17 homers, 69 RBI and went 20-for-23 in steal attempts.
Gumby Turned Out Well
For 17 years, Brewers fans enjoyed watching another contact-hitting second baseman. Jim Gantner batted .274 with only 74 homers in 1,801 games for Milwaukee from 1976 thru 1992. He didn’t claim a regular role until his fifth season when he hit .282 in 1980.
Turang has more natural athleticism than Ganter, nicknamed Gumby by teammate Gorman Thomas for the sometimes awkward but likeable cartoon character.
Gantner never won a gold glove or made an all-star team. He did hit .333 in the franchise’s only appearance in The World Series – a seven-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982. Yet he was highly respected as the “Brew Crew Glue” that helped solidify the team for years.
Turang’s sudden improvement has him on track to surpass Gantner, though it is doubtful he’ll ever reach the status Hall of Famers Robin Yount and Paul Molitor achieved in Milwaukee.
He already has big-league bragging rights in the family, however. His father Brian hit .222 with 9 steals in 78 games for the Seattle Mariners. Dad’s numbers over eight years in the Mariners’ minors, 1989-96: .274, 45 homers, 103 steals in 673 games.
The Brewers knew the name. They had picked dad in the 20th round out of high school, but he went off to college and then was picked and signed by Seattle. They took Brice with the 21st overall pick 31 years later. It’s paying off now.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI – Severe Weather Alert: Large Hail Possible Tuesday Evening
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a severe weather alert for Monday and Tuesday, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected to impact the region.
According to the NWS, thunderstorms will increase in coverage late Monday morning into early afternoon, posing risks for large hail and gusty winds, particularly east of I-39/90.
Tuesday afternoon and evening bring a higher potential for severe weather, including very large hail and possible tornadoes, influenced by early morning storm activity.
Residents are advised to stay updated on the evolving forecast as small changes could significantly impact the severe weather risks.
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Critical missing Milwaukee woman; police seek public's help
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing 27-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Police said Bria Jones was last seen at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, near 78th and Silver Spring.
Jones is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue shirt, white pants and white shoes.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD – District 4 at 414-935-7242.
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