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SUMMER POLICE ACADEMY

•  August, 14^th, 15^th, and 16^th 2013 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department
• Open to children going into 8^th or 9^th grade who are residents of Door or Kewaunee Counties.
• Space is limited to the first 10 applicants
• Applications are due by August 5^th, 2013

This half-day “summer camp” style program, taught by Police Explorers, Community Service Officers, and Police Officers, will introduce children to police work, through presentations and hands-on activities.  During the program, children will:

• Get a tour of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department building and a police squad car.
• Listen to SWAT, SOT, and Marine Patrol officers discuss their jobs and see these officers’ equipment.
• Learn about traffic enforcement, conduct mock traffic stops with actual police cars, and use police radar to measure actual traffic speeds.
• Learn about traffic control and practice performing traffic control of cars under controlled conditions (in a blocked-off parking lot, cars driven by PD instructors).
• Learn about crime scene investigations and investigate mock crime scenes. 
• Participate in staged shoot/don’t shoot scenarios. 

A daily snack will be provided throughout the week of the program.  Each child will be provided with a T-Shirt to wear during the academy, and to keep after the academy is finished.  The cost of the program will be $10 per child, to cover the cost of the t-shirt and snacks.

Applications for the Summer Police Academy can be picked up at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, Sturgeon Bay Parks Department, or the Algoma Police Department.

Craigslist Scam

On July 18, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the east side of the Sturgeon Bay for a scam attempt. Upon arrival the complainant stated he had received a check in the mail for $2200.00 for an item he was selling on Craigslist. The check was much more than the complainant was asking for the item. A short time later the complainant received a text message asking if the complainant had received the check...the complainant didn't respond and contacted Police instead. It was determined the check was fraudulent.

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.

2 Arrested For Assault

On July 16, 2013 at 12:12 AM, Officers were dispatched to a fight in progress in the 600 block of 12th avenue. Upon arrival Officers observed multiple individuals standing in the parking lot. After investigating the incident Officers found that two males had been fighting. One of the males was injured from the fight and was transported to Door County Medical Center.

Both 19 year old Sturgeon Bay men were arrested and transported to Door County Jail. One of the 19 year olds was jailed on Felony Substantial Battery and Disorderly Conduct. The other 19 year old was jailed on Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

Officers Investigate Criminal Damage To Property

On July 12, 2013 at 10 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of 4th avenue for Criminal Damage To Property. Upon arrival Officers found that someone overnight had walked in the freshly poured concrete. The two sets of footprints went for approximately 140 feet down the sidewalk. Officers found that there was almost $4000.00 worth of damage to the concrete.

Officers are asking the public for help in locating the individuals responsible for the damage. Citizens can contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450 or use the Departments Submit A Tip Form https://mypolicedepartment.org/sturgeon-bay-police-department/tipform/.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Felony Charges After Disturbance

On July 12, 2013 at 11:17 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Michigan Street for a disturbance. While on scene investigating the disturbance, Officers found an intoxicated 60 year old Sturgeon Bay man yelling profanities at a female who was sitting on the door step of the residence.

Upon making contact with the Sturgeon Bay man he attacked the first Officer by striking the Officer in the face. The Sturgeon Bay man was escorted to the ground by the Officer where he continued to resist Officers attempts to arrest him. After a short period of time the Sturgeon Bay man was arrested and transported to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated on the following charges:

• Misdemeanor Domestic Disorderly Conduct.
• Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest.
• Felony Battery To A Police Officer.

Officers suffered minor lacerations and injuries as a result of the altercation.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI

On July 4, 2013 at 12:25 PM, Officers stopped a vehicle on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a traffic offense. Upon making contact with the 46 year old driver, Officers found that the driver had been drinking. Officers administered Field Sobriety Tests (FSTS) to the driver, which the driver failed. Officers administered a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .20 amount. Officers arrested the Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and issued citations for possession of open intoxicants.

Million Dollar Phone Scam

On July 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a phone scam. Upon arrival Officers found that the complainant had received multiple phone calls from a private phone number stating she had won 2.5 million dollars and a new car.  The complainant was told to go to Walmart to send a money order to the caller.  The complainant provided Officers with the contact number used by the caller, which was 1-866-996-5997. The complainant never sent any money as she had become suspicious and contacted Police.

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.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Burglary

On June 28, 2013 at 6:56 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a Burglary. Upon arrival Officers found that a 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man had entered the residence without the homeowners permission and had went into the daughters bedroom. The daughter recognized the man as a former boyfriend who wasn't welcome at the residence. The daughters father escorted the man out of the residence and contacted Police in the morning when they found that money was missing from the residence.

Officers  made contact with the 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man and upon making contact recovered the stolen money, which was falling out of the mans pockets. Upon interviewing the 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man, Officers found that the 19 year old and a juvenile were responsible for an additional Burglary a few months prior to the same residence. During that Burglary the 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man and a juvenile stole numerous items from the residence including the families car.

The 19 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested on the following charges:

• (2) Burglary 943.10
• (2) Criminal Trespass To Dwelling 943.14
• Operate Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent 943.20

Charges for the juvenile were referred to the Door County District Attorneys Office. 

Officers Arrest Green Bay Man After Stealing Bicycle

On June 27, 2013 at 7:24 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Maple Street for a bicycle theft. The owner of the bike reported the theft to dispatchers and provided Officers with a description of the bicycle and offender. Officers began searching the nearby area and received additional calls from other homeowners in the area that the male had left the bicycle in the back of a residence. Further calls stated the man had grabbed an axe and had then dropped it nearby after the homeowner had confronted the man.

Officers made contact with the male on Ironwood Street on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. Upon making contact with the subject the Green Bay man refused to comply with Officers orders and began to fight with Officers.  Officers tased the man in order to gain his compliance and arrest him. Officers transported the man to Door County Medical Center due to the mans mental state. The Green Bay man was eventually transported to a hospital for treatment of his mental condition. Charges of Disorderly Conduct, Resisting An Officer, Obstructing An Officer, and Theft have been referred to the Door County District Attorneys Office in this matter. No Officers were hurt in this incident.

Officers Investigate Damage To Vehicle

On June 27, 2013 at 5 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Georgia Street for Criminal Damage To Property complaint. Upon arrival Officers observed a Jeep with the drivers side window and rear window smashed out. Officers recovered an axe from the inside of the vehicle. The axe and other items were taken as evidence.

If anyone has information regarding this incident 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 or on the Departments Facebook Page.

Happy Independence Day!

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department hope each and everyone of you have a safe and Happy 4th of July! 

Just a reminder the cities fireworks will take place tonight at dusk near Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay. 

3 Cited For Fighting & Drinking In Sunset Park

On June 25, 2013 at 6:08 PM, Officers were dispatched to a fight in Sunset Park. Upon arrival Officers found two males on the ground fighting. While investigating the incident Officers made contact with a Sturgeon Bay juvenile who had been drinking with the males. Officers issued ordinance citations for Disorderly Conduct to the 21 year old Colorado man and 23 year old Utah man. The juvenile from Sturgeon Bay was issued a citation for Underage drinking. Officers had a sober driver pick the three up before leaving Sunset Park.

Crosswalk Enforcement Planned

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department has received complaints reference motorists not stopping for pedestrians in the cities crosswalks. In the next few months, Officers will be monitoring the cities crosswalks for violations. Officers remind drivers and pedestrians that they both have certain safety responsibilities that depend on circumstances and common sense.

Drivers must:

• Yield to pedestrians when crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway
• Yield to pedestrians who have started crossing at an intersection or crosswalk on a "walk" signal or a green light, if there is no walk signal
• Yield to pedestrians who are crossing the highway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there are no traffic lights or control signals
• Not overtake and pass any vehicle that stops at an intersection or crosswalk to permit a pedestrian or bicyclist to cross the roadway safely

Pedestrians must:

• Yield to drivers when crossing a road where there is no intersection or crosswalk or where the pedestrian does not have a green or "walk" signal and where vehicles have a green signal
• Not suddenly move into the path of a closely approaching vehicle that does not have sufficient time to yield for a pedestrian
• Walk on and along the left side of a highway when not walking on a sidewalk. Note: This law does not apply to bicycles. Bicycles operate under the same laws as other legal vehicles on the road and should always stay on the right side of the road.

Sturgeon Bay Police Fireworks Safety Tips

The Sturgeon Bay Police would like to remind everyone if you are planning on lighting fireworks off this weekend remember to abide by Wisconsin State Laws. A few examples of fireworks allowed are: sparklers (36 inches in length or shorter), stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, noisemakers, confetti poppers with less than ¼ grain of explosive mixture and novelty devices that spin or move on the ground.

Fireworks such as: firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars require permits and are illegal if you don’t have permits for them. A general rule is that if the device explodes or leaves the ground…it is illegal! If you chose to violate state law Officers can issue a citation, which is couple hundred dollars. Remember if you light fireworks off and cause damage to property or if someone is injured you could be held liable for those damages.

Remember if you choose to use consumer fireworks to celebrate this year's Fourth of July festivities, remember the following safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety:

• A responsible adult should supervise all fireworks activities.
• Never give fireworks to young children.
• Always purchase fireworks from reliable sources.
• Follow label directions carefully.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from buildings and vehicles.
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them in metal or glass containers.
• Light them one at a time then move back quickly.
• Don't experiment with homemade fireworks.
• Observe local laws and use common sense.
• Sparklers, fountains and other items that many states allow for use by consumers are not appropriate when a large crowd is present.
• If attending a community display, leave your own fireworks at home -- there will be plenty of excitement provided by the display.
• Always have a water supply near when lighting off fireworks.