Jay Sirkin

Milwaukee

News Producer, Assignment Desk at WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

News Producer, Assignment Desk

Articles

Reed Gelinskey charged with killing mom, sent Snapchat photo was inspired by Netflix Menendez brothers documentary: prosecutors

2 months ago | abc7.com | Jay Sirkin

RACINE, Wis. -- A 15-year-old from Caledonia is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his mother. Reed Gelinskey, 15, is being charged as an adult after prosecutors say he planned to kill both his parents and was inspired by a recent documentary about the Menendez brothers. Gelinskey made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon over Zoom, where the court commissioner set a $1 million cash bond.
Silver alert issued for 62-year-old man last seen March 2

Mar 7, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

GLENDALE, Wis. — The Glendale Police Department is asking for help locating a missing 62-year-old man believed to have dementia or another cognitive impairment. Police said Timothy Lawson, 62, left his assisted living facility around 9 a.m. on March 2, 2025, stating he was going to Pick 'n Save at 1735 W. Silver Spring Dr.Timothy is allowed to sign himself out of the facility but was supposed to return the same night, according to police.
Teen charged with stabbing his mother to death

Mar 7, 2025 | channel3000.com | Jay Sirkin

Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) -- A 15-year-old from Caledonia is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his mother. Reed Gelinskey, 15, is being charged as an adult after prosecutors say he planned to kill both his parents and was inspired by a recent documentary about the Menendez brothers. Gelinskey made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon over Zoom, where the court commissioner set a $1 million cash bond.
Teen charged with stabbing his mother to death in Caledonia

Mar 6, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

RACINE, Wis. — A 15-year-old from Caledonia is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the stabbing death of his mother. Reed Gelinskey, 15, is being charged as an adult after prosecutors say he planned to kill both his parents and was inspired by a recent documentary about the Menendez brothers Gelinskey made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon over Zoom, where the court commissioner set a $1 million cash bond.
'We just want her home': Family of missing Oak Creek teen pleads for her return

Mar 4, 2025 | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

OAK CREEK, Wis. — The Oak Creek Police Department is asking for help locating a missing, endangered teen girl. Police said Lillian R. Asala, 13, was last seen March 1 at 4:07 p.m. in the 7300 block of S. Lenox Avenue. She reportedly said she needed fresh air and left the house on foot without any belongings. She has not been seen since. Lillian's last known location was at the Skate Park at Abendschein Park, 1311 E.
Teen charged with stealing car of parents found dead in Waukesha home

Mar 3, 2025 | tmj4.com | Kaylee Staral |Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

VILLAGE OF WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha teenager has been charged with felony counts after his mother and stepfather were found dead last week in their home following a welfare check. Nikita Casap, 17, is facing one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent and one count of theft of movable property (special facts), according to a criminal complaint filed March 3. Two family members confirmed the victims as 51-year-old Donald Mayer and his wife, Tatiana Casap.
Investigation underway after person found dead during welfare check in Village of Waukesha

Feb 28, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

VILLAGE OF WAUKESHA, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after Waukesha deputies found a person dead in a home Friday morning. According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched around 9:44 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, for a welfare check on a family in the Village of Waukesha. Upon arrival, the sheriff’s office said deputies discovered one resident dead.
Waukesha County judge stays Morgan Geyser’s conditional release pending hearing

Feb 28, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

WAUKESHA, Wis. — On Friday, a Waukesha County judge ruled that Morgan Geyser’s conditional release be stayed pending a hearing. The decision came nearly a month after the judge initially ruled to grant her conditional release to a group home, saying rehabilitation requires individuals to be involved in the community.
Trowbridge Elementary to temporarily close Monday due to unsafe lead dust

Feb 27, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Trowbridge Elementary will temporarily close starting Monday after the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) identified unsafe lead dust levels at the school, according to a release. MHD is requiring the school to close for further remediation and safety assessments. While this work is completed, MPS will relocate Trowbridge students to the Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning.
Milwaukee police release bodycam video of Feb. 12 shootout

Feb 27, 2025 | tmj4.com | Jay Sirkin |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police released body camera video Thursday of a shootout between officers and an armed man near 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. The shooting happened on Feb. 12, just before noon. Officers were dispatched to the area for a shots-fired call when they encountered the armed suspect, later identified as Isaiah Stott, and ordered him to drop the gun. Police said Stott refused and instead fired at officers, striking Milwaukee police Officer Daniel Gonzales.