2 Sturgeon Bay Women Arrested For Fighting Downtown!

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11:58 PM, Officers who were getting their squads ready for their shift overheard yelling and screaming coming from the direction of

4th Avenue

. Officers drove to the area and observed a group of people fighting in front of Cherry Lanes. Upon arrival Officers separated the group and determined that two females had started fighting one another over name calling.   Due to the fight both females received injuries. One of the females a 25 year old Sturgeon Bay women was transported to Door County Medical Center for her injuries. The other female a 23 year old from Sturgeon Bay, was injured, but denied medical treatment. Both females were issued Misdemeanor Citations for Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For 6th Offense OWI!

On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 7 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver was found to be Operating While Suspended. While talking with the driver Officers noticed that the driver appeared to be impaired by drugs. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. Officers arrested the 53 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 6th Offense. The 53 year old Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

2 Sturgeon Bay Men Arrested After Disturbance!

On Monday, June 25, 2012 at 7:15 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of south 18th Avenue for people fighting in one of the apartments. Upon arrival Officers made contact with a male who was bleeding from his face. Officers determined the male a 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man had been involved in an altercation in one of the upstairs apartments. Officers made contact with the tenants and found that indeed a altercation had taken place after the male refused to leave. The 19 year old male received treatment for his wounds and was arrested by Officers for causing the disturbance. The 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and a Probation Hold. A 26 year old Sturgeon Bay man who was hiding in one of the the bedrooms was also arrested on a Probation Hold after he refused to cooperate with Officers. Both men were incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

This past weeks Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner was Elizabeth Rozek . Congrats Rozek on winning $50.00.

3 Injured In Downtown Bar Fight, Multiple Arrests!

On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 1:51 AM, Officers were dispatched to a bar fight downtown at Cherry Lanes. Upon arrival Officers found a male bleeding from the head due to being struck with a pool stick. Officers also found another male a few feet away with injuries to his face.  Officers determined after interviewing multiple individuals who were involved in the bar fight that it started over a disagreement inside the bar and had spilled out onto the street where a pool stick and shovel were used.

Door County EMS transported a 34 year old male to Door County Medical Center for multiple injuries he sustained from the fight. Another male transported himself to the hospital for treatment.  A 20 year old Kentucky male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Battery.  Officers are also looking for a 22 year old Sturgeon Bay man who was involved in the altercation for felony charges. Officers continue to review video footage from the bar and expect to file charges on other individuals involved in the fight.

Interim Skateboarding Area Created in Sturgeon Bay!

Through the cooperation of the Sturgeon Bay Police, Sturgeon Bay Schools, the YMCA and the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative (SBSI), skateboarders have been given permission to skateboard at the Sunset School playground, 827 N 8th Ave, for the next two months.

According to Chief of Police, Arleigh Porter, the decision acts as a temporary fix until a permanent skatepark is built.  “We applaud the ongoing efforts of the Sturgeon Bay Skatepark Initiative to build a skatepark in Sturgeon Bay.  It will be a real plus for our community.  In the meantime, having an interim spot that’s designated for skaters is a step in the right direction.”

Porter, SBSI members, Sturgeon Bay School Superintendent, Joe Stutting, YMCA Executive Director, Dan Powell, and Sturgeon Bay Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Bob Bordeau, met at a public meeting last week to brainstorm options for summer skating. The recently-blacktopped playground at Sunset School was decided upon and is available through mid-August.  Discussions will be ongoing with the YMCA for possible space for the fall season.

Portable skating elements such as rails, manual pads and quarter pipes for the interim space will be provided by members of SBSI at their own risk. The Sunset School playground is fenced, but not locked.  At the request of SBSI members, the area will be protected by a security camera to discourage theft and vandalism.  The Sturgeon Bay Parks Department will provide trash and recycling receptacles. Skating will be allowed from dawn to dusk.  SBSI is seeking the donation or loan of a portable storage trailer or shed.

SBSI co-chair and skateboarder, Matt Dixner Young, welcomes the cooperative spirit of all the entities working to come up with the interim solution.  “I can speak for the skating community in saying that having a sanctioned space is wonderful.  We remain focused on raising funds for the permanent skatepark, but are pleased to have a place until that’s a reality.”

SBSI is working in partnership with the City of Sturgeon Bay to create a public skatepark where skateboarders and BMX bikers of every level can meet in a challenging and safe environment.  SBSI has hired the firm, Grindline Designs of Seattle, Washington, to create a park design and expects to have final plans and building costs later this month. Fundraising efforts will continue through 2012. The group hopes to break ground for the new park in the spring of 2013.

More information about the ongoing efforts of SBSI and the interim skate space is available by contacting co-chairs Matt Dixner Young (920-559-6880) or Laurel Hauser (920-493-0572).  SBSI is a fund of the Door County Community Foundation.

2 Arrested For OWI Saturday Night!

On Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 2 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Maple Street at Lansing Avenue. Officers determined the 33 year old Green Bay man had been drinking. Field Sobriety Tests (FST's) were conducted, which the Green Bay man failed. Officers arrested the man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Possession of Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia.

At 5:30 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle on Third Avenue at Alabama for driving on the wrong side of the road and expired registration.  Officers found that the female driver from Sister Bay had been drinking alcohol. Officers conducted Field Sobriety Tests (FST's), which the female failed. Officers arrested the 33 year old Sister Bay women for Operating While Intoxicated. Both individuals who were arrested were incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Officers Respond To Disturbance In McDonalds Parking Lot

On Thursday June 14, 2012 at 6 PM, Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the parking lot of McDonald's. Upon arrival Officers found two individuals who had been fighting one another in the parking lot.  Officers determined the altercation had started over words that had been exchanged on Facebook. Both individuals were cited for Disorderly Conduct and released. Neither of the individuals were injured or required medical care.

2 Kentucky Men Arrested For DC and 1 For OWI!

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2 AM, Officers on patrol downtown observed a man on a motorcycle do a burn out in front of Vans Bar.  Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the 22 year old Kentucky Man refused to stop. Officers followed the man until he stopped behind Butches Bar. Once behind Butches Bar, Officers noticed a handgun stuffed in the mans waistband, Officers immediately removed the handgun and determined the man had a concealed carry permit for it. While talking with the man a group of individuals showed up and began to taunt Officers. Officers determined the individuals were relatives of the man stopped by Officers.

Officers conducted Field Sobriety Tests (FST's) on the 22 year old Kentucky Man, which he failed. Officers arrested the man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and transported him to the Door County Medical Center. While at the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) the men that were previously taunting Police showed up and began to cause a disturbance in the lobby area of the hospital. Additional Officers were summoned to the DCMC lobby area to remove the men from the hospital. A 34 year old and 20 year old from Kentucky were arrested for Disorderly Conduct after refusing to leave the hospital.  All three men were transported to the Door County Jail. The 22 year old man from Kentucky who was arrested for OWI is currently incarcerated at the Door County Jail on different charges stemming from another incident that occured a few days later in the county.

Officers Investigate Stolen Truck Door!

On Tuesday June 12, 2012 at 8 AM,  Officers responded to the 900 block of 6th Avenue for a Theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers found that the complainants red Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks passenger side door had been removed overnight between the hours of 11 PM and 8 AM. The cost of the passenger side door is unknown at this time.

If anyone has information on this incident please contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can use the departments Confidential Web Tip Form located on the Police Departments website:  http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html or click "Give A Tip!" on the Police Departments Facebook page.

Sturgeon Bay Man Cited For DC and Lewd Behavior!

On Tuesday June 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Maple Street for a male and female yelling. Upon arrival Officers made contact with both a male and female. The male was outside next to a fire wearing nothing. The female was nearby in the residence.  After interviewing both individuals who were intoxicated, Officers determined an argument had occurred between the male and female about some sort of unknown problem.  The 57 year old Sturgeon Bay man was cited for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior and Disorderly Conduct.

Schofield Female Arrested Felony OWI 5th Offense!

On Sunday June 10, 2012 at 3 AM, Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle on 2nd Avenue at Louisiana Street for operating a vehicle with no tail lamps.  As Officers talked with the driver they noticed the driver had been drinking. Officers had the driver a 50 year old Schofield women perform Field Sobriety Tests (FST's), which she failed. Officers arrested the female for Felony Operating While Intoxicated 5th Offense. The 50 year old Schofield Women was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

This past weeks Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner was Anna Gleasner Congrats Anna on winning $50.00.

Arrest Made In Arson Cases!

On Friday,June 15,at approximately 1620 hrs, the Sturgeon Bay Police Department arrested a 21 y.o. male in connection with last weekend’s arsons at St. Peter’s School and the Otumba Park pavillion.

The Sturgeon Bay Police Dept. would like to thank everyone who called in tips and looked at photos. It was because of a tip that we were able to solve these crimes.

Updated Arson Photograph...CASH REWARD FOR INFO!

The above photograph shows the suspect in the Arson incidents on 06/09/12 at 1:48 AM walking across the Michigan Street Bridge towards the west side of the city. Remember there is a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual involved in the Arson incidents. Tomorrow I hope to have the video of the two incidents available to view online.

If anyone has information on this incident please contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can use the departments Confidential Web Tip Form located on the Police Departments website: http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html or click "Give A Tip!" on the Police Departments Facebook page.

Arson Surveillance Photographs Released..REWARD For Information!

If anyone has information on this incident please contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can use the departments Confidential Web Tip Form located on the Police Departments website: http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html or click "Give A Tip!" on the Police Departments Facebook page. A reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the Arson.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Leading Officers On Chase

On Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 8:19 PM, Officers observed a motorcycle travelling 68 mph on the highway.  The Officer attempted to pull the motorcyclist over, but the motorcyclist accelerated and refused to stop for the Officer. After pursuing the motorcyclist for a few miles the motorcyclist crashed into a field. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries due to the crash. The 34 year old from Sturgeon Bay was transported to Door County Medical Center where he received treatment for the minor injuries. After being treated, the 34 year old man was released and transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated on Fleeing & Eluding Officers, Reckless Endangerment, Probation Hold, and numerous traffic infractions.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Fleeing From Police!

On Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 2:21 AM, Officers on bicycle patrol observed a male who was on Probation and underage standing outside the Red Room bar downtown. Officers approached the man and attempted to escort him from the crowd of people to the roadway, but the man fled into the bar. Officers caught up to the man after chasing him into the bar. The 20 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested on Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing An Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Underage Drinking 4th Offense, and a Probation Hold. The 20 year old Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Bicyclist Injured In Crash, Officers Remind Bicyclists To Follow Rules Of The Road!

On Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11:55 PM, Officers driving on the west side of Sturgeon Bay were travelling towards the Michigan Street Bridge on Madison Avenue when the squad car was struck by a bicyclist who failed to stop for the red flashing light on Maple Street at Madison Avenue. The bicyclist was injured and was transported to the Door County Medical Center. As a result of the crash the Officer sustained a minor laceration when the driver side window of the squad was shattered.  Officers remind bicyclists to follow the rules of the roadway at all times. Bicyclists should wear reflective clothing and use lighting on their bikes when biking at dusk or at night. If you are observed by Officers you could be cited for not following the rules of the roadway or having proper lighting on bicycles at night.

Officers Investigate Two Fires Overnight Caused By Arson...REWARD OFFERED!

On Saturday June 9, 2012 at 8 AM, Officers were dispatched to assist Sturgeon Bay Fire Department with a fire at St. Peters Church. Once the fire was out Officers and Fire Officials determined the fire was intentionally set. Officers reviewed security footage from the church and observed a teenage male walk into the church parking lot rear entrance around 1:57 AM. The male then lit the key less entry box on fire and left the entryway. The inside area of the church was damaged causing an unknown amount of damage to the church. Around 2 AM Officers were dispatched to Otumba Park for a fire. The fire there has been ruled Arson as well and caused an unknown amount of damage to the park pavilion.

The suspect observed in the security footage from the church appears to be a teenage boy, wearing plaid shorts, a shirt with a skull on it, white socks, and dark shoes. The video footage should be released at a later time this week.

If anyone has information on this incident please contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can use the departments Confidential Web Tip Form located on the Police Departments website: http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html or click "Give A Tip!" on the Police Departments Facebook page.  A reward is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the Arsons.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

This past weeks Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner was Delmar Dahl. Congrats Delmar on winning $50.00.

Sturgeon Bay Passes With 0% Tobacco Sales To Minors!

The Lakeshore Tobacco Prevention Network.

Sturgeon Bay Passes the Test: 0% Tobacco Sales to Minors

WI Wins Compliance Checks Result in Zero Sales

[Sturgeon Bay, WI] Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (OTP) are illegal to sell to minors under the age of 18. Not all retailers abide by the law, as 3.8% of retailers in Door County sold to minors in 2011. So far this year, Sturgeon Bay has seen a significant improvement having zero tobacco sales to minors, a great accomplishment for the community and its retailers.

 

The WI Wins success can best be described by Chief Arleigh Porter, “Having zero sales in Sturgeon Bay shows the commitment that licensed tobacco retailers have in keeping tobacco out of the hands of youth.” Throughout 2012, 46 compliance investigations will be initiated among tobacco retailers in Door County. “Sturgeon Bay Police Department and the WI Wins program,” Porter continued, “have partnered for years in conducting compliance investigations which have benefited the community.”

Wisconsin WINS is a part of the Wisconsin Tobacco and Prevention Control program and provides training, community outreach and education to local retailers that work to reduce youth access to tobacco products. For more information on the WI Wins program, visit www.wiwins.org.

May 2012 SBPD Monthly Report Posted

If you are interested in finding out what our Police Officers are doing in our community, the May 2012 Sturgeon Bay Police Department Monthly Report has been posted. You can download it by clicking on the link below or it will be available shortly on the Sturgeon Bay Police Departments Website under the Chiefs Desk.

Download-May 2012 SBPD Monthly Report

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

This past weeks Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner was Janet Mickelson.  Congrats Janet on winning $50.00.

Officers Arrest Kewaunee Man After Investigating Suspicious Activity!

On Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6 AM, Officers on patrol observed a group of men walking south on Duluth Avenue. As the Officer approached one of the three males took off running into a adjacent yard and attempted to hide behind a bush. The Officer turned around and notified other patrol units of the male attempting to elude the Officer. The Officer made contact with the two remaining males and identified them. The Officer noticed the males had been drinking and found that one of them was on Probation. While investigating further the Officer determined the male on Probation had drugs on his person and hadn't been entirely truthful with the Officers. The 20 year old from Kewaunee was arrested for violating his Probation and issued three citations for Obstructing An Officer, Underage Drinking, and Possession of Synthetic Marijuana. The 20 year old Kewaunee man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

2 Arrested For 2nd Offense OWI Sunday Morning!

On Sunday morning from 2AM to 3 AM, Officers arrested two for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). The first was a 34 year old female from Green Bay who Officers had spoken with earlier in the night and had advised not to drive as she had too much to drink. The 34 year old refused to conduct field sobriety tests and was arrested for OWI.  The 34 year old Green Bay women was incarcerated at the Door County Jail on OWI 2nd Offense.

The second OWI arrest of the night occurred when Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a equipment violation. The Officer noticed the male driver had been drinking and conducted field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. The driver a 32 year old male from Manitowoc was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 2nd Offense and transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated.

Sturgeon Bay Women Arrested For Assault At Downtown Bar!

On Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 12 AM, Officers who were working a different call behind Vans Bar were dispatched to the front of Vans Bar for an Assault that took place in front of it. Officers met with the victim and found that a confrontation had occurred and the victim had been thrown to the ground and dragged outside the bar. The victim suffered minor injuries none of which required medical attention. Officers attempted to locate the suspect a 33 year old Sturgeon Bay women, but were unsuccessful. Officers later made contact with the 33 year old at her residence and arrested her for Disorderly Conduct, Battery, and a Probation Hold. The 33 year old Sturgeon Bay women was transported to and incarcerated at the Door County Jail.