Sturgeon Bay Officers & Firefighters To Honor Bo Johnson

In honor of Bo Johnson who’s inspiration has greatly impacted the Door County and Sturgeon Bay community the Sturgeon Bay Police Officers and Firefighters will be wearing orange ribbons while on duty from now until the day of Bo’s funeral.  Bo’s message to everyone has greatly impacted many not only in Door County, but throughout the country.  You will also see orange ribbons on each Police car and Fire truck for the same amount of time. A special thanks to Sturgeon Bay Florist for providing the orange ribbons.

Waukesha Man Arrested For Felony OWI

On September 28, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Officers on Click It or Ticket enforcement stopped a driver on Green Bay Road for not wearing his seat belt  While talking with the driver Officers noticed the driver had been drinking.  Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the 40 year old driver from Waukesha didn't pass. Officers arrested the man for Operating While Intoxicated 4th Offense, which is a felony. Officers transported the man to the Door County Jail where he remains incarcerated.

Forestville Man Arrested For OWI 3rd Offense

On Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:10 PM, Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle for speeding on Duluth Avenue. Upon making contact with the 36 year old driver Officers observed the driver to have been drinking alcohol. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. Officers arrested the 36 year old Forestville man for Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense and issued him citations for speeding and possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. The 36 year old driver was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Egg Harbor Women Involved In Disturbance!

On September 25, 2012 at 9:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of N. 4th Avenue. Upon arrival the homeowner stated a female known to the complainant had come to the residence and had smashed two of the homes windows and while doing it had screamed profanities at the residence. Prior to Officers arrival the 34 year old female from Egg Harbor fled from the location.  Officers are currently looking for the 34 year old female from Egg Harbor in reference to this incident.

Friday Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

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

Officers Investigate Stolen Vehicle

On September 25, 2012 at 8 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of 4th Avenue for a vehicle theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers were informed by the complainant that the families Green 1998 Subaru Legacy WI Plate: 249GZB was missing from the driveway. Further information from the complainant revealed that they had last seen the vehicle the prior night around 7 PM when they had parked the vehicle in the alleyway behind the residence. Officers remind citizens to lock vehicle doors when gone and not to leave valuables or keys to the vehicle in the cars when not occupied.

If you have any information regarding 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 Arrested For Drugs After Traffic Stop

On Monday, September 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM, An Officer working the east side of Sturgeon Bay stopped a vehicle on Egg Harbor Road for speeding. While talking with the driver the Officer observed Drug Paraphernalia inside the vehicle, which was confirmed by the 20 year old driver. Officers conducted a search of the man and the vehicle and found additional drugs and paraphernalia inside the vehicle and on the mans person. Officers arrested the 20 year old Sturgeon Bay man and transported him to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated on felony and misdemeanor charges.

2 Cited For Underage Drinking Downtown.

On September 23, 2012 at 1 AM, Officers working downtown were made aware of a possible underage drinking party occurring at a unknown residence near downtown. While working Officers made contact with two males who were underage and had been drinking. At first one of the men attempted to elude Officers by hiding between cars. The other male lied about his alcohol consumption to Officers.  Officers cited both of the men for Underage Drinking.

Brussels Man Charged With Additional Felony Charges

On September 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Officers were dispatched to a juvenile problem on the cities west side. Upon arrival to the residence Officers determined that an 19 year old Brussels man was communicating with a female juvenile. The 19 year old Brussels man is currently incarcerated at the Door County Jail pending trial for charges of Sexual Assault of a Child and isn't supposed to be in contact with any juveniles.  Officers referred the 19 year old Brussels man to the Door County District Attorneys Office for 7 additional felony charges of Bail jumping.

Phone Scam Reported

On September 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Officers were dispatched to 500 block of Hudson Avenue for a Phone scam.  On arrival Officers met with the complainant who explained she had received a telephone call from a male using an unknown phone number stating she had just won $800,000.00 dollars in some sweepstakes. The male went on to state that the check would be dropped off next week and in the meantime the complainant was supposed to send a personal check to the male for pending handling fees that would be her responsibility or receiving the winnings. The complainant finding the call suspicious hung up and contacted Police. 

As always if it sounds too good to be true or if the situation sounds too far fetched...it probably is! Please contact the Police Department if you ever have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI After Causing Accident

On Saturday, September 23, 2012 at 6 PM, Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Neenah Avenue and Redwood Street for a Accident. Upon arrival Officers determined the accident involving two vehicles was reportable and an accident report would be completed. While investigating the accident Officers determined one of the drivers a 65 year old Sturgeon Bay man had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the man failed. Officers arrested the Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense and cited him for failing to stop for a marked stop sign. The Sturgeon Bay man was transported to the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Bail jumping After Disturbance

On September 20, 2012 at 7:44 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Quincy Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the occupants and determined one of the males was intoxicated and refusing to leave the residence. Officers found the 57 year old Sturgeon Bay man and arrested the man for violating his bond conditions of absolute sobriety.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested After Disturbance

On September 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Officers were dispatched to a weapon offense at a residence in the 400 block of Third Avenue. Upon arrival Officers found that two Sturgeon Bay men had been fighting inside the residence.  During the fight a knife was put against the other mans throat and a gun later found to be a BB gun was also pointed at the same man. Officers arrested a 20 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Criminal Damage To Property, Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and a felony charge of Recklessly Endangering Safety.

2 Arrested For OWI Sunday Morning

On Sunday morning Officers arrested two Sturgeon Bay women for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). At 2 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle on Claybanks Road for driving down the middle of the roadway. Officers also found that the driver was suspended. While talking with the driver Officers determined the driver had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the 25 year old Sturgeon Bay women failed. The Sturgeon Bay women was arrested and transported to the Door County Jail where she was incarcerated on OWI 3rd Offense.

At 4 AM, Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. While catching up to the vehicle Officers realized the vehicle was the same vehicle driven by the complainant involved in an incident earlier in the night.  Officers stopped the vehicle and conducted field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. Officers Arrested the 24 year old Sturgeon Bay women for OWI.

1 Arrested After Noise Complaint

On September 15, 2012 at 4 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Delaware Street for a Noise Complaint. Upon arrival Officers made contact with a male resident who was intoxicated. The male a 55 year old Sturgeon Bay man answered the door and told Officers he would turn down his music and slammed the door shut. As Officers were leaving the man exited his house and began to say profanities to the Officers who were driving away in their squads.  A short time later Officers determined the man was on bond for absolute sobriety and returned to the residence. Upon returning the Sturgeon Bay man refused to comply with Officers orders and resisted arrest. The Sturgeon Bay man was arrested for Felony Bail jumping, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting and Obstructing Officers.

2 Charged After Leading Officers On Chase

On September 15, 2012 at 12:37 AM, Officers on patrol of the west side of Sturgeon Bay attempted to stop a vehicle due to the registered owner being revoked due to prior offenses for Operating While Intoxicated. Upon initiating the traffic stop the driver refused to stop for Officers.  Officers pursued the vehicle until the driver a 32 year old Sturgeon Bay man pulled over to the side of the roadway and ran into a nearby corn field.

The driver later cooperated with Police and admitted to fleeing from Officers. Both the driver and passenger were charged with numerous violations related to this incident.

Scam Alert!

On September 11, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Officers were dispatched to fraud complaint in the 300 block of Iowa. Upon arrival the complainant stated she had received a letter stating she had won $1.2 million from the
"Spanish Sweepstakes Lottery." In order to claim the prize, she had to call an international phone number and give out her bank account number. The letter was stamped in Portugal, and had no return address. Officers advised the complainant that the letter was a scam. No sensitive information was ever given out by the complainant.


As always if it sounds too good to be true or if the situation sounds too far fetched...it probably is! Please contact the Police Department if you ever have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.

Officers Investigate Attempted Fraud

On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 1:25 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Michigan Street for a fraud attempt. Upon arrival Officers spoke to the complainant who stated an older male had come to her door selling advertising space on a Sonny's Restaurant place mat.  The complainant refused to buy ad space and the man then handed over an attached envelope. Within the envelope was a chain letter or pyramid scheme asking the reader to send $40.00 to one of the 2 people listed on the letter and then send out copies of the letter to 200 other people. Once done the reader would receive gas for life. In this case the complainant called Police and never gave any money or sent out any letters.

As always if it sounds too good to be true or if the situation sounds too far fetched...it probably is! Please contact the Police Department if you ever have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.

August CSO Monthly Report Released!

If you are interested in finding out what our Community Service Officers are doing in our community, the August 2012 CSO Monthly Report has been posted on the CSO web page found at http://sturgeonbaycsomonthlyreports.blogspot.com/

2 Cited For DC After Fight Inside Bar

On August 9, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Officers were dispatched to Vans Bar for a fight inside. Upon arrival Officers found that a 37 year old man from Sturgeon Bay had been asked to leave the bar by the bartender. The man refused to leave and at one point began fighting with another man a 47 year old Sturgeon Bay man inside the bar. Both men were cited for Disorderly Conduct and released.

Officers Assist Sturgeon Bay Fire With Structure Fire!

On September 9, 2012 at 1:30 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 4th Avenue for a structure fire. Upon arrival Officers observed a building engulfed with flames. Officers assisted bystanders who had already alerted the properties owner with making sure no one was inside the building. The Sturgeon Bay Fire Department arrived on scene and battled the fire. After an hour or so the fire was completely put out by the Fire Department. Fire officials determined the fire not to be suspicious.

2 Arrested Saturday Night For OWI!

On Saturday night Officers arrested two for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). The first arrest came at 11:11 PM after an Officer working on the west side of Sturgeon Bay observed a man driving into the other lane of travel on Duluth Avenue. Officers stopped the vehicle and found that the man had been drinking. Field Sobriety Tests were administered, which the man didn't pass. Officers arrested the 41 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense and transported him to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated.

The second arrest occurred at 11:15 PM, after an Officer on the east side of Sturgeon Bay observed a vehicle speeding on Egg Harbor Road nearly strike a median as the vehicle drove into the other lane of travel.  The Officer stopped the vehicle and conducted field sobriety tests on the driver after he had noticed the driver had been drinking. The driver a 24 year old Milwaukee man failed the tests and was subsequently arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested After Underage Drinking Party

On September 8, 2012 at 10 AM, Officers were dispatched to the Comfort Inn and Suites on Green Bay Road for a guest who was being Disorderly. Upon arrival Officers found that the complainant the inn keeper had been assaulted by the guest after the guest a 24 year old Sturgeon Bay man refused to pay for damages to his room he had rented the night before. The damages occurred after the 24 year old had an underage drinking party inside the room. Officers arrested the 24 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Disorderly Conduct and Battery and transported the man to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated.

2 Sturgeon Bay Men Cited For Fight Downtown

On September 8, 2012 at 12:20 AM, Officers working downtown overheard a women screaming and investigated the location of where the screams were occurring. Upon arrival Officers found a man being held down by two other individuals in the alley behind the Nautical Bar. While Officers approached they observed the man on the ground punch a man in the face. Officers handcuffed the man on the ground and began to interview the other men involved in the fight. Officers concluded that the man being held down had fought with another man inside the bar, which had then spilled out into the alleyway. The other man who was originally involved in the fight had ran off prior to Police arrival. Officers identified all of the individuals involved and cited a 23 year old Sturgeon Bay man and a 24 year old Sturgeon Bay man with Disorderly Conduct.

August 2012 SBPD Monthly Report Posted

If you are interested in finding out what our Police Officers are doing in our community, the August 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-August 2012 SBPD Monthly Report

Green Bay Man Arrested After Altercation Downtown

On September 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM, Officers on patrol of the downtown area were alerted to a fight occurring in the intersection of Kentucky Street and 3rd Avenue. Upon arrival Officers observed numerous individuals fleeing. After a brief foot chase Officers made contact with a 29 year old Green Bay man who witnesses stated had started the altercation.

While attempting to identify the man Officers found that he had given Officers a false name. Officers were advised of the mans real name by the mans friends. The Green Bay man was arrested for a Felony Body Only Warrant out of Brown County and issued three municipal citations, which were Obstructing an Officer, Urinating In Public, and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. The 29 year old Green Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Police & Door County Sheriff Release August’s HVE Results

Sturgeon Bay Police & Door County Sheriff

Release August’s HVE Results

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department and the Door County Sheriff’s Department have completed their fourth month of participation in their 2012 Seatbelt High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Deployment, which is funded through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety.  In August, there were seven deployments covering the days of August 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 24 and 27. 

Those deployments produced the following results:

·         277 traffic stops were made during the deployments that covered 28 hours. 

·         215 traffic citations were issued:          155      Seatbelt 

                                                                                    2          Child Safety Restraint

                                                                                    16        Speeding

                                                                                    4          OAR (operate after revocation) and                                                                                                   OWS (operate while suspended)

                                                                                    2          Vehicle registration

            36        Miscellaneous violations

                        (i.e.: stop sign / no insurance)

·          150 traffic warnings were issued:        96        Speeding

                                                                                    14        Vehicle registration

                                                                                    10        Vehicle equipment

            30        Miscellaneous violations

For further information about these deployments, please contact:

1)    Michael Panosh: regional program manager for Wisconsin State Patrol - Bureau of Transportation Safety at (920) 683-4960

2)    Lt. Jeff Farley

3)    Sgt. Chad Hougaard

Officers Respond To Large Fight Downtown

On Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2:26 AM, Officers were dispatched to 911 calls for a large fight in front of Vans Bar. Upon arrival multiple Officers began to disperse the large crowd that had gathered. Officers interviewing individuals involved in the disturbance found that a verbal altercation had started as a result of a glass of beer being taken from a table. Officers found that the suspects involved had fled the area once Police had arrived. Officers are still investigating situation and are looking at issuing citations for Disorderly Conduct to the individuals involved.

3 Arrested For OWI Saturday Night!

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Officers arrested three overnight for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in the City of Sturgeon Bay.

The first was arrested at 9:01 PM after speeding on Duluth Avenue. Officers made contact with the 52 year old female and determined she had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the female didn't pass. Officers arrested the female for Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense.

The second OWI occurred after Officers working on the west side of Sturgeon Bay observed a vehicle going over 26 mph over the speed limit on Maple Street. Officers stopped the vehicle and determined the driver a 32 year old male from Green Bay had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests, which the male didn't pass. Officers arrested the man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).

The third OWI occurred at 2:21 AM, Officers on patrol downtown observed a vehicle with expired plates. Officers made contact with the driver a 22 year old Manitowoc man and detected that he had been drinking. Field sobriety tests were conducted, which the driver failed. The driver was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated due to drug impairment.

Officers Find Missing Child After Brief Search!

On September 1, 2012 at 3:27 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1600 block of Louisiana Place for a missing 6 year old child. Upon arrival Officers were advised by the mother that her 6 year old daughter was missing from the residence. The mother provided a description of her daughter to Officers and stated she had checked the entire residence, but couldn't locate the child.

Officers began to check the neighborhood while other Officers began to go door to door looking for the missing child. After about 20 minutes, Officers made contact with a neighbor who advised the child had walked over to his residence and the missing girl was in his garage. The child was brought back to the mothers residence where she was handed over to her mother.

Officers remind parents to talk with their children about the following safety tips:

1. Always check first with a parent, guardian, or trusted adult before going anywhere, accepting anything, or getting into a car with anyone.
2. Do not go out alone. Always take a friend with when going places or playing outside.
3. Say no if someone tries to touch you, or treats you in a way that makes you feel sad, scared, or confused. Get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
4. Tell a parent, guardian, or trusted adult if you feel sad, scared, or confused.
5. There will always be someone to help you, and you have the right to be safe. 

Safety tips adapted from Know the Rules...Abduction and Harm Prevention Tips for Parents and Guardians. Copyright© 2000 and 2011 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). 

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Warrants Downtown

On September 1, 2012 at 1:45 AM, Officers on patrol downtown observed a male walking across the street from the Nautical Inn with open intoxicants and attempting to urinate in public.  Officers made contact with the 29 year old Sturgeon Bay man and advised him about the city ordinances against urinating in public and open intoxicants. While do so Officers determined the man was wanted for Felony Strangulation and Operating After Revoke. Officers arrested the 29 year old man and transported him to the Door County Jail.

Officers Remind Citizens To Always Lock Car Doors

Within the past few weeks Officers have been dispatched to an increasing number of theft complaints involving vehicles being left unlocked and items being stolen from them. Officers remind citizens to lock their vehicles whenever they are not by them and to remove valuables from the vehicle when not in use. During the most recent incidents the thefts occurred overnight in the areas of 1000 blocks of Memorial Drive and Quincy Street. During the thefts a GPS, Wallet, and XM Car Stereo were taken.  As always contact the Police Department if you hear or see anything suspicious going on in the neighborhood. If anyone has information regarding the thefts they are urged to contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 or use the confidential web tip form located at http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html

1 Cited For Theft After Disturbance In Walmart Parking Lot

On August 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM, Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a disturbance, which occurred in the parking lot. Upon arrival Officers were informed that numerous juveniles were in the parking lot spraying customers with water from squirt guns. The juveniles were also making derogatory remarks towards females and customers. Officers checked the area and found that the suspects had left. Officers later made contact with the juveniles at Sunset Park. While at the park Officers warned all of the juveniles about Disorderly Conduct. While talking with the juveniles Officers found that one of the juveniles had stolen some items from Walmart. The juvenile was cited for ordinance theft and sent home.