Officers Cracking Down On Loud Mufflers

After receiving complaints of loud mufflers throughout the City, Officers are cracking down. On Saturday night alone Officers issued a citation and 3 warnings for loud mufflers. During one of the stops Officers arrested a 21 year old Sturgeon Bay man for a Probation Hold after finding Drug Paraphernalia in the vehicle.  Officers would like to remind all who operate vehicles with loud mufflers you could be stopped and cited or given a 15 day warning to fix your defective muffler.

347.39  Mufflers.

(1)  No person shall operate on a highway any motor vehicle subject to registration unless such motor vehicle is equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke. This subsection also applies to motor bicycles.

(2) No muffler or exhaust system on any vehicle mentioned in sub. (1) shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device nor shall there be installed in the exhaust system of any such vehicle any device to ignite exhaust gases so as to produce flame within or without the exhaust system. No person shall modify the exhaust system of any such motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all the requirements of this section.

(3) In this section, "muffler" means a device consisting of a series of chambers of baffle plates or other mechanical design for receiving exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine and which is effective in reducing noise.

54 Year Old Female Arrested For OWI 2nd In Bullhead Point Park

On today's date around 5 PM, Officers were dispatched to Bullhead Point Park for a motorist who had put their vehicle into the ditch near the water.  After an investigation by Officers a 54 year old Sturgeon Bay women was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. The 54 year old Sturgeon Bay women was transported to the Door County Jail.

UPDATE-Accident w/Injuries, Highway 42/57 At Egg Harbor Road, Now Open!

As of 6PM State Highway 42/57 at Egg Harbor Road has been reopened to vehicular traffic. The accident has been cleaned up and the injured motorists have been taken to Door County Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

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As of 5:30 PM, Officers are currently working a car vs motorcycle accident with injuries on State Highway 42/57 near Egg Harbor Road. If you are travelling in the area of Highway 42/57 near Egg Harbor Road please slow down or take an alternate route to your destination as it is temporarily closed for the accident with injuries. It is unknown how long the highway will be closed or the extent of injuries.

Accident w/Injuries, Highway 42/57 At Egg Harbor Road-Temporarily Closed

As of 5:30 PM, Officers are currently working a car vs motorcycle accident with injuries on State Highway 42/57 near Egg Harbor Road. If you are travelling in the area of Highway 42/57 near Egg Harbor Road please slow down or take an alternate route to your destination as it is temporarily closed for the accident with injuries. It is unknown how long the highway will be closed or the extent of injuries.

[Update] Robbery At Cherry Point Mall, Charges Filed

In early May we told you about a Robbery that had occurred in the Cherry Point Mall parking lot. We later told the public we were no longer looking for suspects and believed the victim was the primary suspect. After a lengthy investigation by investigators Robert Brunswick has been charged with the following charges.

• Resisting An Officer-Misdemeanor Charge.
• Theft-Over $10,000-Felony Charge.
• Computer Crimes-Felony Charge.
• Identity Theft-Felony Charge (27 Charges Total)
• Forgery-Felony Charge (27 Charges Total)

Brunswick faces thousands of dollars in fines and multiple years behind bars. He has a upcoming court date on July 18, 2011 at 10 AM in the Door County Circuit Court.

Counterfeit $100 Bills Passed In Area

On Monday around 1 PM, Officers were dispatched to the Taco Bell for a counterfeit $100.00 dollar bill. Officers are currently conducting an investigation into this matter and the Secret Service is assisting with examination of the $100.00 bill.   The Sturgeon Bay Police Department reminds all of the local businesses to use counterfeit detector pens whenever possible when handling large denomination bills. If anyone has information or believes they may have a counterfeit bill please contact the Sturgeon Bay Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450 or give us a tip by using our confidential tip form on our website located here: Confidential Web Tip Form.

2 Arrested For OWI Sunday Morning.

 
The Sturgeon Bay Police Department arrested two for operating while intoxicated Sunday morning. Around 1 AM, Officers arrested a 29 year old Oconomowoc women for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). At 4:30 AM, A 18 year old Sturgeon Bay female was arrested for numerous violations including OWI after being stopped by Officers. Four of her passengers were also cited for underage drinking. Both of the females were transported to the Door County Jail.  The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind everyone to take a cab or have a sober driver pick you up if you have had too much to drink.

Disturbance At Downtown Bar Leads To One Arrested

Officers were dispatched to an Assault in progress at Vans Bar on Saturday night at 1AM.  On arrival Officers found a 29 year old female visibly upset holding the back of her head.  A short time later Officers made contact with a 33 year old Sturgeon Bay man who had assaulted the female and arrested him for Disorderly Conduct and Battery. The 33 year old male was booked into the Door County Jail.

Fridays Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner for Friday was Lauren Evenson. Congrats to Lauren 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.

Car Accident Involving East Side Home Causes Natural Gas Leak

Sunday morning Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Third Avenue for an accident involving a 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man who had driven his car into a house causing damage to the vehicle and the houses natural gas meter.  Due to the crash and the subsequent damage to the natural gas meter on the house the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department and Sturgeon Bay Utilities were contacted. 

Prior to Officers arrival the 19 year old driver fled the scene and was arrested Tuesday morning. The 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man was booked into the Door County Jail on Bail jumping, Reckless Driving, and a Probation Hold.

Sturgeon Bay Police Department’s Click It or Ticket Mobilization a Success!

 

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department participated in the “Click It or Ticket” National Enforcement Mobilization from May 23 to June 5.  This enforcement is part of a $15,000 traffic safety grant awarded to the police department to cover the expense of increasing traffic safety enforcement in the city. 

Project Coordinator Officer Chad Hougaard says, “We concentrated 48 hours of overtime traffic enforcement in the city during the mobilization, focusing our attention on speeding, OWI and seat belt violations.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, when seat belts are worn correctly, the risk of fatal injury is reduced by 45 percent for front-seat passenger car occupants — and by 60 percent for pickup truck, SUV, and van occupants.  However, nationally in 2009, 53 percent of fatally injured passenger vehicle occupants were NOT wearing seat belts.

Police Chief Arleigh Porter states, “Our objective during the mobilization is to save lives and reduce injury accidents through our enforcement to get voluntary compliance with Wisconsin’s mandatory safety belt law.  We need safe streets for our children, our residents and the tourists who visit our city this summer.”

During the 14-day enforcement period, the Sturgeon Bay Police Department made 273 traffic stops, which resulted in the issuance of 144 traffic citations and 108 written warnings.  The following citations and/or arrests were made during the traffic stops:

            46        Seat belt violations

            28        Speeding violations

 7          OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) violations

            3          Open intoxicants in vehicle violations

 7          OAR (operating after revocation) / OWS (operating whiled suspended) violations

            8          Vehicle Registration violations

            10        Stop/Signal violations

            1          Vehicle equipment violation

            34        Miscellaneous violations (i.e.: operating with no valid license, no auto insurance)

            2          Drug arrests

 1          Warrant arrest

Road Rage Incident Leads To One Cited

On Sunday at 2:26 PM, Officers were dispatched to Target for a fight in progress in the parking lot. Upon arrival Officers found both individuals and separated them. After a brief investigation it was determined that the fight had occurred due to reckless driving, which had occurred outside the City of Sturgeon Bay on Highway 57. A 39 year old Green Bay man was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Sturgeon Bay Police Respond To Suicidal Man With Gun.

Around 6:00 PM, Saturday night, Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of S. Oxford Avenue for a man who was suicidal and had a gun.  After about an hour Officers took the 28 year old Sturgeon Bay man safely into custody. The 28 year old male was transported to a local hospital and is currently getting medical treatment.

Local Business Cited For Selling Synthetic Marijuana

After receiving information that local businesses were not in compliance with the new city ordinance 10.21 prohibiting the selling of Synthetic Marijuana.  Officers conducted compliance checks on local businesses Saturday afternoon around 3:30 PM. After checking local establishments for compliance Officers cited an east side business for selling Synthetic Marijuana.

Juvenile Runaway Returned Safely To Parents

A Juvenile Runaway from Brown County was returned safely to her parents after being found by Officers on patrol of the downtown area Friday night. The juvenile had ran away from home about 4 days ago. Further investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Credit Card Phone Scam Alert

Today around 10 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on 4th Avenue for a Credit Card Scam. Upon arrival Officers were informed that an unknown company had contacted the complainant claiming that President Obama had passed a law allowing for $2500.00 to be issued to individuals with high credit card interest rates.  The caller stated that before the money could be issued to the complainant they needed to verify, which credit cards the complainant had.  Unknowingly the complainant provided the credit card numbers and then realized it was a mistake and hung up the phone. The caller continued to call back numerous times. The complainant contacted Police after hanging up the phone.

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind everyone to never give out sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, or banking information over the phone unless you are positive you know who you are talking to is legitimate. Never hesitate to contact Police if you have questions or concerns over phone calls you are receiving. In this case Officers recommended the complainant contact the credit card companies and cancel the credit cards.

Hit & Run Accident 1st & Oregon Street Causes Injury

On Thursday around 4:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to the area of 1st and Oregon for a Hit and Run accident. Upon arrival Officers received a description of the hit and run vehicle and ended up finding the vehicle a short time later. The driver a 20 yr old Sturgeon Bay man was cited for Hit and Run Causing Injury and multiple other traffic offenses.  The vehicle struck sustained moderate damage and the driver is getting treatment for the injuries sustained as a result of the accident.

Sturgeon Bay Police Department Promotes Officers

During last night’s city council meeting, Sergeant Clint Henry was promoted to Lieutenant Investigator. Lt. Henry takes over for Tom Baudhuin who retired after 30 years of service. Lt. Henry has worked for the Sturgeon Bay Police Department for 6 years. Prior to this, Lt. Henry was a Police Officer for the city of Marshfield, WI.

In other police department news, officer Chad Hougaard was promoted to Sergeant. Sergeant Hougaard has been an Officer with the Sturgeon Bay Police Department for approximately 7 years and he will now supervise the night shift. Prior to his service with the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, Sergeant Hougaard was a Police Officer for the city of Lancaster, WI.

Congratulations to both of you!

1 Arrested After A Disturbance At Downtown Bar

A 25 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested after causing a disturbance at the Nautical Inn Saturday Night.  Officers were requested by bar staff to assist after the intoxicated male began to cause a disturbance in front of the bar. Officers arrested and transported the male to the Door County Jail. At the jail 25 year old male was booked into the jail on Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

4 Arrested For OWI Friday and Saturday Nights!

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department arrested a total of 4 for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Friday and Saturday Nights.  One of the arrested was a 63 year old female from Middleton, Wisconsin who was arrested for 4th Offense OWI after she was stopped for reckless driving through the City of Sturgeon Bay. As Officers made contact with the 63 year old female driver; Officers determined that driver wasn't wearing pants and found that the driver believed she was in the City of Sheboygan. The 63 year old driver was eventually arrested for Operating While Intoxicated and booked into the Door County Jail. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind everyone to drink responsibly and if you have had too much to drink call a sober driver or have a taxi bring you home.

Fridays Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner for Friday was Cory Dahl. Congrats to Cory  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.

Friday & Memorial Day Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winners!

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winners for Friday and Memorial Day were Dolores Bauer and June Larson. Congrats to both of you 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.