Sturgeon Bay Police Taser Demonstration For 977 The Big Dawg

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department was asked by the local radio station 977 The Big Dawg to demonstrate on live radio the use of the Taser and its effectiveness.  The Taser is a tool issued to Sturgeon Bay Officers and is used to deescalate situations where a higher use of force may cause greater harm to the individual.

Hervy Hodges and Al Johnson the owner of 977 The Big Dawg volunteered to test the devices effectiveness.  The Police Department requires all Officers to be exposed to the Taser upon certification to use the device.   If you wish to learn more about the Taser and its uses please keep checking our website and the Departments Facebook Page, as we will be having our Citizens Academy in January 2012  http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/citacad.html.

Overnight Thefts of Gasoline Leads To Arrests

 
At 12:15 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Iowa Place for suspicious males siphoning gasoline from vehicles. Upon arriving Officers canvassed the area for the suspects. After a lengthy search and investigation Officers were able to find three of the four suspects.  One of the suspects Steven D. Bongle was incarcerated at the Door County Jail due to being on Felony Probation. The other suspects were released from custody and cited with multiple ordinance citations.

Happy Easter Everyone!

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter!

Long time Sturgeon Bay Officer Retiring May 4th 2011 After 30 Years On Job

Long time Sturgeon Bay Officer Retiring May 4^th 2011 After 30 Years On Job.

Lt Investigator Tom Baudhuin has officially put in his retirement papers with the City of Sturgeon Bay. Tom Baudhuin started his career with the Sturgeon Bay Police Department in 1981.  Over his 30 years with the Police Department, Tom has dedicated his life to serving the community of Sturgeon Bay. For the past 10 years Tom has spent his time investigating crimes committed in the City of Sturgeon Bay.  Tom has also taken on the responsibility of investigating the Departments 2 missing person cases (Carol Jean Pierce) and (Terrance Lee Schram) in hopes to finding closure for the families.  After retiring Tom looks forward to spending time with his grandson and relaxing at his cabin up north. 

Undercover Chat Investigation Leads To Arrest of North Carolina Man!

http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/top-stories/Parenting-Chat-Room-Leads-to-Child-Porn-Arrest-119665304.html

In September, 2010, Sgt. Greg Zager of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department began an undercover investigation involving Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).  During this investigation Sgt. Zager spoke in an online parenting chat room with a 53 year old Charlotte, North Carolina man identified as Robert Bove.  During the course of this investigation Bove sent photos or digital images of very young children to Sgt. Zager, most or all kids in various stages of undress.  Sgt. Zager contacted the authorities in North Carolina and a search warrant was obtained for the residence of Bove.  As a result of the warrant, Bove was arrested and has been charged in Charlotte with 10 counts of 3rd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.  Bove is currently incarcerated on Federal charges in North Carolina.  In addition to this investigation, Sgt. Zager has assisted numerous Law Enforcement Agencies in Wisconsin, New York, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Colorado, North Dakota, and Minnesota on ICAC investigations that have led to arrests. 

Winter Storm Damage Trees & Wires Down Keep Officers Busy!

Officers responded to numerous calls for service throughout the evening and into the early morning hours of Wednesday.  Due to the heavy snow that we received overnight many trees and wires were down due to the storm. Some of the wires and trees were removed overnight from the roadways, but some are still partially in the roadway or off to the side. Officers ask motorists as they make their morning commute to work take extra precautions when out driving as the Sturgeon Bay Street Department continues to remove the fallen limbs from the roadways. 

Winter Storm Warning In Effect: Hazardous Driving Conditions!

Snow snow and more snow...it seems mother nature hasn't made up its mind yet whether its spring or winter...All of Door County is under a Winter Storm Warning until 7AM Wednesday. We can expect 6 to 9 inches of snow this evening. Road conditions are becoming increasingly hazardous so if you don't have to travel please don't.  If you have to travel tonight please take extra precautions when out driving.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner is Diane Franklin of Sturgeon Bay.  Congrats Diane on winning $50.00.  You too can get involved, Calendars are still being sold at the Police Department. The money goes directly back into the community supporting families in need and special events within the Sturgeon Bay community.

Egg Harbor Road Construction Starts April 18th

Road construction will begin April 18th at 7 AM on Egg Harbor Road from 14th Avenue to Alabama Street (Walmart Area).  The construction should be completed in about 10 to 12 weeks. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when travelling in the area.

The Sturgeon Bay Police Association Donates To The Old Glory Honor Flight Program

The Sturgeon Bay Police Association is proud to have donated $500.00 to the Old Glory Honor Flight Program. The Old Glory Honor Flight Program transports Wisconsin's World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the various memorials, which are dedicated in their honor and memory. 

45 Yr Old Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For 5th Offense OWI

On Friday, April 8th around 10 AM, Sturgeon Bay Police arrested 45 Year Old Robert Reese for 5th Offense Operating While Intoxicated after Robert failed to pass standardized field sobriety tests. Robert was originally stopped for a traffic violation and subsequent to his arrest for OWI, Officers found an open bottle of Brandy in the vehicle. Robert was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Awarded To Sturgeon Bay Police

This past week the Sturgeon Bay Police Department was issued 4 Lifepak Automated External Defibrillators (AED) by the US Military. The defibrillators will be given to the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department for use within the City of Sturgeon Bay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_external_defibrillator

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner is Brian Lackie.  Congrats Brian on winning $50.00.  You too can get involved, Calendars are still being sold at the Police Department. The money goes directly back into the community supporting families in need and special events within the Sturgeon Bay community.

Dutches Bar Cited For Violating No Smoking Ban

On Friday April 1, 2011, Officers were dispatched to Dutches Bar 1207 Rhode Island Street for customers smoking in the bar. Upon arrival Officers observed multiple individuals smoking in the bar.  As Officers made contact with the bartender she attempted to hide the ash trays that had been placed out on top of the bar. The owner of the business was cited for allowing smoking inside of the bar.  Prior to this incident Dutches had been warned twice to stop allowing customers to smoke in their bar.

Sturgeon Bay Police Arrest 3 For OWI This Past Friday and Saturday Night

This past weekend 3 people were arrested for Operating While Intoxicated in The City of Sturgeon Bay. One of the arrests took place during the departments Click It or Ticket Mobilization. The other two arrests occurred in the early morning hours of the night.

Highlighting why Officers are out in force looking for intoxicated motorists; one of the arrests that took place during the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday night happened when Night Shift Officers observed a truck with no lights on and its plow down on the pavement creating a massive amount of sparks as it drove down the road. As you can imagine this could have turned into a very deadly situation and Officers are glad it turned out alright for everyone involved. Officers remind citizens to take a taxi home instead of driving while intoxicated, its much cheaper than the fine you will receive if you are stopped for operating while intoxicated.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner is Alejandra Lopez of Sister Bay. Congrats Alejandra on winning $50.00.  You too can get involved, Calendars are still being sold at the Police Department. The money goes directly back into the community supporting families in need and special events within the Sturgeon Bay community.