Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested After Snowmobile Goes Through Ice

On March 29, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Officers were dispatched to the area of Vine Court for a snowmobile, which had gone through the ice with the driver on it. Upon arrival Officers found the snowmobile submerged and the snowmobile driver walking on Claybanks Road. Officers placed the man inside a nearby squad to warm up while rescue tended to him.

While talking with the 59 year old Sturgeon Bay man, Officers detected an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from him. Officers conducted Field Sobriety Tests, which the man failed. A Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) was administered indicating a .14 amount. Officers arrested the Sturgeon Bay man for Operating A Snowmobile While Intoxicated. Officers remind citizens to stay off of the ice as it isn't safe!

February 2013 SBPD Monthly Report Released

If you are interested in finding out what our Police Officers are doing in our community, the February 2013 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-February 2013 SBPD Monthly Report

American Law Enforcement Officer Scam

On March 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Officers were dispatched to the Police Department reference a scam. On arrival Officers were told by the complainant that she had received numerous phone calls from:

• (916) 623-5482 [Isleton, CA]
• (407) 504-4095 [Florida] 
• (646) 396-7418 [New York, NY] 
• (816) 318-5198 [Belton, MO]
• (323) 300-5367 ]Los Angles, CA] 

claiming to be American Law Enforcement Officers and stating that the complainants social security number was under investigation. In order to fix the situation the caller states they need $200.00 to do so. During these attempts the callers would randomly read of social security numbers to the complainant. When the complainant failed to comply with their demands they stated the complainant would be sued. During the calls the caller spoke with a heavy accent, which made it difficult sometimes to figure out what the caller was actually saying. The complainant never sent out money or gave out personal information. 

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.

Oshkosh Man Arrested For Felony Theft and Bailjumping

On March 21, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers obtained video footage from Walmart Loss Prevention staff, which showed a male stealing multiple computers from the store. Walmart staff identified the man as a 49 year old Oshkosh man named James Zima.

With the assistance of the Algoma Police Department, Officers located the Oshkosh man in Algoma and took him into custody for the Felony Theft and Bail-jumping. Zima was transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated on the above offenses.

Officers Investigate Crash

On March 21, 2013 at 6 AM, Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Michigan Street and 1st Avenue for a two vehicle accident. Upon arrival Officers observed two vehicles damaged off to the side of the intersection. As Officers investigated the first accident another accident occurred in the same intersection.

Additional Officers were dispatched to the area to reroute traffic around the accident scene. The Sturgeon Bay Fire Department responded to clean up the accident scene due to the vehicles leaking fluids onto the pavement. None of the drivers were injured and two of the vehicles had to be towed away from the scene. Officers remind drivers to expect delays due to the Bridge Detour and to slow down.

Bankruptcy Phone Scam

On March 20, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Third Avenue for a fraud complaint. Upon arrival Officers were made aware of a phone scam involving an unknown person contacting them stating they had filed a claim online for bankruptcy. Officers investigating the complaint found that the complainant hadn't filed any claims for bankruptcy.  The complainant was advised that this was a scam and found that the complainant hadn't given out any sensitive information.

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.

Condolences To The Family of Firefighter Soukup

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department extend their condolences to the family of Sturgeon Bay Firefighter John Soukup and the entire Sturgeon Bay Fire Department. Soukup passed away yesterday after a lengthy illness at the age of 42. 

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Sturgeon Bay Police Still Seeking Answers To Cold Case

With the recent arrest by Green Bay PD in a cold case from 15 years ago.  The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind its citizens that our investigators are still investigating a cold case from September 8, 1975. On September 8, 1975 around 4:30 PM, a 35 year old female named Carol Jean Pierce went missing from her residence located on Elm Street and Hudson Avenue. Since going missing Investigators have put in countless hours investigating leads. Unfortunately those leads haven't lead to finding Carol or the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance [Background Information Carol Jean Pierce Cold Case].

If anyone has information concerning this case we ask that you contact Lt. Clint Henry at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at (920) 746-2459. As always with any investigation you may use the confidential web tip form to submit any information you might have[Confidential Web Tip Form]. The confidential web tip form is anonymous and any information presented in it will go directly to investigators.

Temporary Road Closure, Michigan & 12th Avenue. Follow Detour Signs

Earlier this morning Officers were made aware of a water main break on Michigan Street at 12th Avenue. It  has been determined that immediate repairs to the water main and roadway need to be made.  At 4:00 PM today, Michigan Street at 12th Avenue will be closed until around 8 PM. Please avoid the immediate area and follow the temporary detour signs. 

Interested In Becoming a Police Officer? Join The 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 scene's
• 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

Sturgeon Bay Police Department iPhone and Android App To Be Released

The Sturgeon Bay Police Departments iPhone & Android app will be released within the next week. We will posting the links to download the app on Facebook, Twitter, Sturgeon Bay PD Website, and on the Departments Blog.  The app will have links to contact Officers by email, read press releases, and submit anonymous tips all via your phone.  The application is being provided by Wired Blue.

Officers Participate In Career Day

On March 12, 2013, Officers from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department participated in career day at NWTC in Sturgeon Bay. Around 300, 8th grade kids from Door and Kewaunee county schools participated in the event. Officers on hand talked about what to expect while working as a Police Officer.  The Sturgeon Bay Fire Department and Door County Paramedics were also present at the event. The event was hosted by the Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Assault

On March 15, 2013 at 12:23 PM, Officers were dispatched to Probation and Parole for a complaint. Upon arrival Officers learned that about thirty minutes ago a fight had occurred in the Door County Government Center parking lot. Officers interviewed the victim a 34 year old Sturgeon Bay man and found that he had been struck multiple times in the face from a 26 year old Sturgeon Bay man.

After interviewing the man Officers made contact with the 26 year old Sturgeon Bay man who admitted to striking the 34 year old man.  The 26 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested and transported to the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Theft & Bailjumping

On March 13, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Officers were dispatched to a convenience store on Michigan Street for a Theft. Upon arrival Officers observed video footage, which showed a white male conceal a bottle of liquor and then leave the convenience store. After observing the footage Officers recognized the man and made contact with the 44 year old Sturgeon Bay man at a residence on 5th Avenue. Officers arrested the 44 year old man for Retail Theft and Bail-jumping.  The Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For 6th OWI

On Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at 1:37 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle on the east side of Sturgeon Bay for a traffic offense. Upon making contact with the driver Officers detected an odor of alcohol coming from the male driver. Officers identified the driver as a 50 year old Sturgeon Bay man. Officers administered field sobriety tests to the Sturgeon Bay man, which he failed. Officers provided a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .177 amount. Officers arrested the 50 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated 6th Offense. The Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail on a felony charge of OWI 6th Offense.

Boater Safety Course

A Boater Safety Course is being offered by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at the Sturgeon Bay City Hall. The class dates and times are: April 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Students that are interested in attending the course are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number and provide that customer ID number and other personal information to the course instructor at the time of registration. You can obtain a DNR Customer ID Number by calling the DNR Info between 7 AM -10 PM at 1-888-936-7463.

Pre-registration is required by going to the Wisconsin DNR Web site (wi.dnr.gov) and click on EDUCATION tab. Under EDUCATION click on SAFETY COURSES, then click on SEARCH FOR AND ENROLL IN UPCOMING CLASSES. Type in BOAT for class type and Door for County, click on ENROLL and complete the registration process. If you have difficulty with the registration process please contact lead instructor Clint Henry at 920 746-2456. Seats are limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.

There are no minimum age limits to attend any Wisconsin DNR Safety Courses. However the parent or guardian of the student should be cognizant of course content, materials and objectives. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the course with their student.

The Course Fee is $10.00 per student.

Course Objectives

To reduce the potential for accidents, injuries and fatalities; to reduce the potential for conflict between participants, landowners, and other resource users; and to promote safe, responsible and ethical use of the environment and our resources.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MUST CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF THE COURSE TO REQUEST SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS.

Sturgeon Bay Woman Arrested For Bailjumping

On March 8, 2013 at 12:40 AM, Officers working on the east side of Sturgeon Bay conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Louisiana Street for a traffic offense. Upon making contact with the driver Officers found that the passenger was intoxicated and had a difficult time orientating herself to her surroundings. Officers found that the 20 year old woman had bond conditions of absolute sobriety and wasn't supposed to be in contact with the driver.  Officers administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) to the 20 year old, which indicated a .26 amount. Officers arrested the 20 year old for Underage Drinking and Bail jumping.  The 20 year old Sturgeon Bay woman was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Windows Software Phone Scam

On March 4, 2013 at 5 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on 7th Avenue for a phone scam. Upon arrival Officers were told by the complainant that she received a blocked phone call from a female with an Indian accent. The female stated there was a problem with her Windows Operating System and she needed have the lady look into it. The complainant didn't allow the lady to login to her computer nor did she provide any sensitive information.

Microsoft or any reputable software company will never contact you and tell you about your computer problems. If you are having legitimate computer problems contact a computer repair company to fix those issues.

As always if it sounds too good to be true or in this case too far fetched...it probably is! Contact Police if you have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.

2 Cited For Fighting

On March 2, 2013 at 12:15 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Oxford Avenue for two men fighting outside. Upon arrival Officers observed shattered beer bottles outside the front door. Upon making contact Officers observed blood on the carpets leading into the residence. Officers made contact with a 30 year old Sturgeon Bay man and a 22 year old Texas man. Both stated they had been involved in a verbal argument, but denied fighting each other. One of the men had a laceration to his face, but denied medical attention. Officers issued both men citations for Disorderly Conduct.

Bayview Bridge Closure Reminder

Bayview Bridge Rehabilitation DOT Link

This is just a reminder the Bayview Bridge will be closed this coming Monday. The closure of the Bayview Bridge will take place from March 4th 2013 to July 4th 2013. During this time, traffic will be detoured through Sturgeon Bay. Motorists should anticipate delays. Officers will be working the detour areas assisting with traffic control when needed.

The detours are:

• Northbound cars and trucks will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Green Bay Road to Madison Avenue to Michigan Street to WIS 42/57.
• Southbound cars will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Egg Harbor Road to Jefferson Street to Third Avenue to Michigan Street to Madison Avenue to Green Bay Road to WIS 42/57. 
• Southbound trucks will be detoured through the city of Sturgeon Bay along Michigan Street to Madison Avenue to Green Bay Road to WIS 42/57.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Drug Possession & Probation Violation

On February 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired plates. Upon making contact with the driver Officers detected a strong odor of Marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle. Officers had the driver step out from the vehicle and conducted a search of the vehicle. Officers recovered Marijuana from the vehicle and placed the 32 year old Sturgeon Bay man under arrest for Felony Possession of Marijuana and a Probation Hold. The 32 year old Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Appleton Women Arrested For OWI & Drug Possession

On February 26, 2013 at 1:40 AM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation on Michigan Street. While talking with the driver Officers determined the 20 year old Appleton women was intoxicated. Officers conducted field sobriety tests (FST's), which the driver failed. Officers administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .14 result. Officers arrested the driver for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Scheduled IV Drug.  The 20 year old Appleton women was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Women Arrested For Burglary

On February 25, 2013 at 6:50 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the west side for a Burglary. Upon arrival Officers found that the complainant was missing prescription medication. The complainant stated to Officers over the past few months they had prescription medication taken from their residence without their permission.  During this time the complainant became suspicious and mounted a hidden camera to observe what was going on inside the residence while they were gone. On camera they recorded a 29 year old Sturgeon Bay women stealing their medications. After reviewing the footage, Officers arrested the 29 year old Sturgeon Bay women for Burglary, Possession of Narcotics, Theft, Bail jumping, and incarcerated her at the Door County Jail.

Green Bay Man Arrested For OWI

On February 24, 2013 at 12:30 AM, Officers on patrol observed a vehicle stuck in the snowbank just prior to the Michigan Street Bridge. Officers made contact with the driver who admitted to consuming 2 beers. Officers conducted field sobriety testing on the driver, which the driver failed. The driver was given a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .21 result.  The 28 year old Green Bay man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated.

Advance America Scam

On February 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Officers were dispatched to the Police Department for a suspicious complaint. Upon arrival Officers met with the complainant who states she received a phone call from a Richard Steele from 404-996-1939. The man stated he was a lawyer investigating bad checks issued by her and wanted her to pay him to resolve the matter. The complainant refused to do so and the man stated an arrest warrant would be issued for her arrest. The complainant was advised by Officers that this was a scam and to not send any money to the man.

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.

Readers Digest Phone Scam

On February 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Officers were dispatched to a fraud call on Memorial Drive. Upon arrival Officers were advised about a phone scam. The complainant states she received a phone call from a man named Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown had called from a private number and had stated to the complainant that she had won $250 Million dollars from Readers Digest. In order to receive those funds the complainant needed to obtain $350.00 gift card from Walmart and to contact Mr. Brown at 876-865-8214 after receiving the card.

The complainant went to Walmart to purchase the gift card, but Walmart informed the complainant that this was a scam and they wouldn't fulfill her request.  Officers were contacted soon after and determined this was indeed a scam. Thankfully Walmart did the right thing in telling their customers of the scam as the complainant could have been out $350.00 and possible much more money.

As always if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! Contact Police if you have any questions reference suspicious calls, mail, or any other incidents at 920-746-2450.