Enough is Enough: Reckless driving court-watchers present findings to Milwaukee's public safety committee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A group is trying to change how reckless driving cases are handled in Milwaukee courtrooms.

Enough is Enough is a volunteer nonprofit that aims to hold reckless drivers, and the legal system, accountable.

"The community at large is a victim, because reckless driving is such a scourge and a problem," said president, Jeanne Lupo.

The community organization was created by friends and family of Erin Mogensen, a 32-year-old pregnant woman who was killed by a reckless driver in 2023.

"What started that could have been a path of anger and retribution has turned into a path of hope, hope that we can make a difference," said Mogensen's mother, Ruth Ehrgott.

Enough is Enough currently has 20 court-watchers, who attend reckless driving cases, often with charges of fleeing or recklessly endangering safety.

The volunteers advocate for victims by writing community impact statements to the judges and monitor sentencing decisions.

"The judges are the gatekeepers of what happens back into the community," Lupo said.

The group presented their data from May through October 2025 in Thursday's meeting Milwaukee Common Council Public Safety Committee meeting.

"The message getting sent, we feel, is that a leniency, especially related to fleeing and reckless endangering safety, just leads to a repeat," Lupo told the committee.

According to their data, of the 614 cases court-watchers attended from May 2025-October 2025, 335 defendants were sentenced, and 141 (42%) were granted probation. Sixty of those granted probation had previous felonies.

Enough is Enough wants to see more serious consequences for repeat reckless drivers.

"We don't want probation given anymore for a repeat felon," Lupo said. "A chance is great. People are entitled to a chance to reform, but if there are challenges with that, they shouldn't be given second, third, fourth chances."

They're also calling for more oversight, ensuring that probation and other programs contribute to positive outcomes.

Alderwoman Sharlen Moore agreed, noting that more rehabilitative options are necessary, rather than just incarceration.

"I don't want a person that did it for the first time to get a slap on the hand," Moore said. "What is our response? What are the resources that we can heavily provide that person, so that it doesn't happen again?"

Prevention efforts are another focus for the organization, especially as they grow their impact.

"Invest in youth and education for youth, so that they understand stopping for police and getting a ticket is a whole lot better than having a felony on your record for the rest of your life," Lupo said.

Enough is Enough also wants Milwaukee's public safety leaders to collect and publicize similar data about reckless driving.

They are advocating for contested judicial elections, providing further accountability for judges, and increased fines and penalties for all driving-related offenses.

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