The Brief
- Timothy Olson appeared in Racine County court after receiving 33 years in prison for kidnapping.
- Prosecutors say Olson had a pattern of drugging or targeting intoxicated women.
- A preliminary hearing in the Racine County sexual assault and identity theft cases is expected in 60 to 90 days.
RACINE, Wis. – A man once dubbed the “Ripoff Romeo” is now facing additional charges in Racine County after being sentenced to prison in a Milwaukee kidnapping case.
Cases resume in Racine
What we know:
Timothy Olson, 55, appeared in Racine County court on Tuesday, March 31, as prosecutors move forward with sexual assault and identity theft cases that had been on hold for years.
Prosecutors say Olson had a pattern of drugging or targeting intoxicated women. In one case, he is charged with rape. In another, he is accused of identity theft.
Both women believe Olson drugged them first.
The Racine County cases were paused in 2022 and 2023 while Olson’s Milwaukee kidnapping case moved through the courts. Earlier this month, a judge sentenced Olson to 33 years in prison.…