Juvenile Injured In Snowmobile Accident

On February 23, 2013 at 2:27 PM, Officers were dispatched to a snowmobile accident with injuries on the trails that run parallel to Claybanks Road. Upon arrival Officers made contact with an adult and juvenile male who were on a snowmobile. The juvenile male had been injured after crashing his snowmobile into the trees off of the trail. Door County Rescue transported the injured juvenile to the Door County Medical Center for treatment. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is handing the accident investigation.

Forestville Man Arrested For Felony OWI

On February 8, 2013 at 2 AM, Officers on patrol stopped a truck for a traffic violation on Kentucky Street. As soon as the vehicle stopped the driver exited and approached Officers. Officers attempted to order the man back into his truck, but he had locked himself out. Officers interviewed the man and determined he had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests (FST's), which the man failed. A preliminary breath test (PBT) was given, which indicated a .18 amount. The 40 year old Forestville man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 4th offense and transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated on OWI 4th Offense & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Theft

On January 31, 2012 at 7:58 PM, Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers were told by Walmart Loss Prevention employees that they had someone steal one of their laptops that was on display. Officers were given footage of the incident and identified the person as a 42 year old Sturgeon Bay man. Officers made contact with the man and arrested him for misdemeanor Shoplifting and a Probation Hold. Officers incarcerated the 42 year old Sturgeon Bay man in the Door County Jail. 

Officers Investigate Vandalism

On January 30, 2013 at 8:22 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Quincy Street for Vandalism. Upon arrival Officers found that the complainants vehicle had its windows smashed sometime after 3 AM.

If anyone has information regarding the Vandalism 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

Algoma Man Arrested For OWI

On January 27, 2013 at 7:44 PM, Officers were dispatched to Cherry Lanes. Upon arrival Officers were told by the complainant that a male and female had entered the bar looking for someone to fight. Officers were given a description of the male and female and the vehicle they left in. Officers found the vehicle and made contact with the individuals. Officers found that they had entered Cherry Lanes attempting to find out why the males brother was assaulted the previous night. Officers also noticed while talking with the individuals that they had been drinking. Officers conducted Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs), which the male driver failed. Officers provided a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) and received a .155 result. Officers arrested the 36 year old Algoma man for Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. The Algoma man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Officers Investigate Fight Downtown

On January 27, 2013 at 1:17 AM, Officers were dispatched to a fight at Vans Bar. Upon arrival Officers observed multiple people leaving Vans Bar and a unconscious man lying on the ground in the back alley of Vans Bar.  Officers provided assistance to the injured man who was on the ground while other Officers dealt with investigating another fight, which had occurred inside the bar.  Based on the interviews conducted Officers found that there was two different fights one inside the bar and another outside. Both fights seemed to center around racial comments being exchanged between the individuals involved. Door County EMS transported the injured man to Door County Medical Center for treatment. Officers continue to investigate the matter.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI

On January 21, 2013 at 11 AM, Officers were dispatched to Qmart for a male who had been drinking. Upon arrival Officers were informed that the man had fallen over while inside the store and had smelled of alcohol.  Officers canvassed the nearby area and observed the 48 year old Sturgeon Bay man driving on the highway. Officers stopped the man and determined he indeed had been drinking. Officers conducted field sobriety tests on the driver, which the driver failed. A preliminary breath test (PBT) was issued to the man, which indicated .28 result.  Officers arrested the 48 year old man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and transported him to the Door County Jail.

Officers Investigate Attempted Break In

On January 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM, Officers were dispatched to an attempted break in to a business in the 1400 block of Shiloh road. Upon arrival Officers found a broken window. Officers entered the building finding no one inside. Officers secured the building until the owners could arrive. Officers continue to conduct followup into this matter. If anyone saw anyone in the area around 8:00 PM on January 20, 2013, you are asked to call the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450 or or use the confidential web tip form located at http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html.

Officers Investigate Residential Burglary

On January 20, 2013 at 3:48 AM, Officers were dispatched to a east side residence for a Burglary. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the complainant who states when she returned home at 3 AM some of her electronics were stolen. The complainant states when she left the residence all of the doors and windows were locked. Officers canvassed the nearby area talking with neighbors to determine if they had seen anything suspicious earlier in the night. Officers continue to investigate the matter.

If anyone has information regarding the Burglary 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

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested After Foot Chase

On January 18, 2013 at 12:00 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Maple Street. Upon arrival Officers were informed by a taxi company that a male had refused to pay for his taxi. Officers made contact with the male and determined the man had been drinking, which was in violation of his bond conditions. While attempting to get the 22 year old Sturgeon Bay man some shoes he took off running. Officers pursued the man through the nearby yards and Officers took him into custody after a brief foot chase.  The Sturgeon Bay man was arrested for Felony Bail jumping, Obstructing Officers, and cited for failing to pay for a taxi.  The 22 year old Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested After School Canine Sweep

On February 21, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Officers were assisted by two State Patrol Canine handlers in conducting a canine sweep of the lockers and vehicles at Sturgeon Bay High School and Middle School. Both of the canines provided for the sweep are trained in detecting drugs. The canine sweep consisted of sweeping 900 lockers and about 100 vehicles, which were in the parking lot. Inside the school the canines alerted on none of the lockers. Outside the school canines alerted on three of the vehicles parked in the parking lot.  In two of the vehicles, Officers found drug residue inside the vehicles. Inside the third vehicle Officers found a baggy of green leafy substance identified later as Marijuana and a green candy bar later identified as edible Marijuana. Officers arrested an adult male for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Controlled Substances On Or Near Certain Places.  The male was transported to the Door County Jail where he was booked into the jail on those charges. The School canine sweep is done on a annual basis and will be done by the Police Department again in the near future.

Scam Alert

On January 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 blk of 5th Avenue for a fraud complaint. Upon arrival Officers were informed about a man named James Pasta who the complainant had met via a social network. During the course of the conversations the man stated he was going to Germany and he wanted to send money to the complainant. At some point the complainant received a check for a large sum of money. Upon receiving the check the complainant contacted Police due to the suspicious situation. It was later determined that the check was fraudulent.

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind everyone to never send money to anyone without knowing the person who you are sending it to. Make sure 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.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI, 5th Offense

On January 12, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Officers were dispatched to McDonalds for an intoxicated driver. Upon arrival Officers made contact with a 38 year old Sturgeon Bay man who was inside his vehicle with his two children. Officers determined that the man had been drinking and Officers had the driver conduct field sobriety tests (FSTS). During FST'S, a preliminary breath test (PBT) was administered, which indicated a .12 amount. Officers arrested the 38 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 5th Offense. The 38 year old male was incarcerated at the Door County Jail on felony charges of OWI 5th Offense w/passenger under 16 yrs old.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI At SBPD

On January 12, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Officers were investigating a harassment complaint and had contacted a 40 year old Sturgeon Bay man to come to the Police Department for an interview. While interviewing the man an investigator became suspicious that the man may be intoxicated due to the odor of alcohol coming from the man. The investigator notified an Officer of his findings and the Officer had the 40 year old Sturgeon Bay man conduct field sobriety tests (FST's).  A preliminary breath test (PBT) was issued to the man, which indicated a .11 amount.  The 40 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and a Probation Hold and was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Interested In What Law Enforcement Does? 14-20 Yrs Old? Join Lakeshore Police Explorer Post 9368!

If your 14 to 20 years old in High School and are interested in becoming a Police Officer we are looking for you! The Lakeshore Police Explorer Post 9368 is conducting ongoing recruitment for Kewaunee and Door Counties kids to come join in the fun.

The Explorer Post is designed for groups of young men and women ages 14 through 20, to get hands-on experience in the law enforcement career.  Monthly meetings are held to show students the different aspects of law enforcement and what duties and responsibilities the student would have if he/she chose this career.  The program includes presentations and hands-on activities in the following areas:

• Traffic stops
• Accident scenes
• Crime scenesd
• Traffic control
• Drug investigation
• Jail/Communications

Police Explorers wear uniforms to the monthly meetings and also at public functions.  Explorers may be used for public functions such as parades, fairs, and community programs.  At these functions, Explorers may be asked to do traffic control, give out information to the public, or help agencies within the county and the programs they have. The Explorer Post is a non-profit organization that runs on donations and fundraisers held by the members. 

If you are interested in joining please let us know by completing the online form by going to this link http://www.policeexplorerpost9368.com/#!interested-in-joining?  .If you have any questions you can contact Officer Chad Mielke at cmielke@sturgeonbaywi.org or Officer Neil Dorner at neil.dorner@algomacity.org

Give A Tip Reminder!

Officers remind residents to continue using the "Give A Tip" web tip form, which is available on the Sturgeon Bay Police Departments Facebook Page as well as on our website located at http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/webtip.html.

Any information provided is completely confidential and is sent directly to investigators for review. As always we appreciate your help in solving crimes within the Community of Sturgeon Bay.

Thank You!

New City Ordinance Proposed

Due to prior incidents where citizens have abused and or misused the Door County 911 system to place calls that were not emergency related.  A new ordinance has been proposed to the Community Protection and Services Committee.  The ordinance must pass the Protection committee and then go before the Common Council for two readings before its adoption.  The ordinance is as follows:

10.065--Misuse of 911 Emergency Telephone Number Prohibited.

No person shall, within the city:

1) Use the 911 Emergency Telephone number for regular non emergency calls.
2) Use the 911 Emergency Telephone number to report an emergency, knowing that the fact or situation reported does not exist.

Penalty for violation. Any person convicted of violating any provisions of Section 10.065 or any subsection thereof shall forfeit $200.00 for a first offense and $300.00 for the second and each subsequent violation, plus court costs. 

Dec 2012 & Jan 2013 SBPD Monthly Reports Released

If you are interested in finding out what our Police Officers are doing in our community, the December 2012 & January 2013 Sturgeon Bay Police Department Monthly Reports have been posted. You can download it by clicking on the link below or its available on the Sturgeon Bay Police Departments Website under the Chiefs Desk.

Download-December 2012 SBPD Monthly Report

Download-January 2013 SBPD Monthly Report

Oct, Nov, Dec CSO Monthly Reports Posted

If you are interested in finding out what our Community Service Officers are doing in our community, the October, November, December 2012 CSO Monthly Reports have been posted on the CSO web page found at http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/cso.html.

Sturgeon Bay Women Arrested For Burglary

On January 9, 2013 at 4:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to a Burglary at a residence on Neenah Avenue. Upon arrival Officers were informed that someone had entered the residence and had stolen bottles of liquor.

Earlier in the day, Door County Sheriffs Deputies had made contact with two women who were walking their dogs in the area of the Burglary. It was later determined a 30 year old Sturgeon Bay woman had driven to the location and had gotten her vehicle stuck. The 30 year old Sturgeon Bay woman was later arrested by Door County Sheriffs Deputies.

Based on the earlier incident, Officers searched the nearby area of where the Deputies had last made contact with the women and located a set of footprints leading up the roadway. Near the footprints were two bottles of liquor, which were discarded near the roadway.  Officers interviewed the 30 year old Sturgeon Bay woman and found she had burglarized the nearby residence. Officers arrested her and incarcerated her at the Door County Jail. The other woman involved a 57 year old from Sturgeon Bay was issued a ordinance citation for Trespass To Land and released.

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest and Citations For Drugs

On January 7, 2013 at 12:35 PM, Officers working on the east side of Sturgeon Bay observed a vehicle travelling on Jefferson Street with the rear passenger not seat belted.  Officers stopped the vehicle and while talking with the driver detected a strong odor of burnt Marijuana. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered drug paraphernalia and drugs.  Field sobriety tests were conducted on the driver a  37 year old Sturgeon Bay women, which she failed. The driver was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and the rear passenger a 18 year old female was issued two ordinance citations for Possession of Drugs and Paraphernalia. The 37 year old driver was transported to the Door County Jail where she was booked into the jail on OWI charge.

Sturgeon Bay Woman Arrested Third Offense OWI

On January 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM, an Officer working on the west side of Sturgeon Bay observed a vehicle travelling extremely slow and over the center line. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as a 53 year old Sturgeon Bay women. While talking with the driver Officers detected an odor of alcohol coming from the driver.  Field sobriety tests were conducted on the female driver, which she failed. Officers administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .16 amount (twice the legal limit). Officers arrested the 53 year old driver for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) third Offense and incarcerated her at the Door County Jail.  

2012 SBPD OWI Results

The Sturgeon Bay Police Departments Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) results for last year were 102 OWI / Drug Impairment arrests. The average Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was .188 %. Last year’s 2011 average BAC was .185%.

There were 11 arrests for Drug Impairment

There were 50 arrests for OWI 1st Offense.

There was 1 offense for Absolute Sobriety.

There were 40 arrests for multiple offense OWI’s that are broken down as follows…

• 13 for 2^nd offense.
• 14 for 3^rd offense.
• 7 for 4^th offense.
• 2 for 5^th offense.
• 2 for 6^th offense.
• 1 for 7^th offense.
• 1 for 9^th offense.