Halloween Public Safety Bash

Happy Halloween Everyone,

Due to the rain we have moved to the Sturgeon Bay Fire Departments garage. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Halloween Trick or Treat Hours & Safety Tips

Halloween is tomorrow October 31, 2013. Trick or Treating hours will be from 4PM to 7PM. We urge all who are trick or treating to follow some of these brief safety tips:

1. Be familiar with the neighborhood you trick or treat in. Go only to homes with a light on.
2. Go in pairs. There is safety in numbers.
3. Look both ways before crossing the street. 
4. Make sure your child's costume can be easily seen at night. Decorate it with reflective tape so motorists and others can easily see them.
5. Try to avoid having the child wear a mask with their costume or make sure the mask allows them to have a complete field of vision. Most masks limit the child's ability to see well and could be a factor in causing them to trip or run into low objects. 
6. Don’t eat candy that is not securely wrapped, or better yet, have a parent or older brother or sister inspect the candy before eating it. 
7. Motorists please remember to watch out for frequent pedestrian traffic.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween!

Join Now 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 ndorner@sturgeonbaywi.org

City of Sturgeon Bay Trick or Treating Hours

The City of Sturgeon Bay has designated  4 PM to 7 PM as the hours for trick or treating on Thursday October 31, 2013.  While out trick or treating make sure to stop by the Sturgeon Bay City Hall to pick up some treats and to go through the Police, Fire, and EMS vehicles.

Halloween Public Safety Bash, October 31, 2013

Once again this year we will be handing out Halloween candy at City Hall on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4PM to 7PM.   

Sturgeon Bay Police and Fire Departments as well as Door County EMS will be on scene handing out candy and all sorts of other goodies to trick or treaters in Market Square near City Hall. There will also be a Squad Car, Ambulance, and Fire Truck for the kids to go through as well.  

So before you set out to go trick or treating make sure to stop by Market Square to get some candy and go through the Police and Fire vehicles.  We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

Green Bay Man Arrested In Knife Slashing Incident

On October 19, 2013 at 12:26 AM, Officers were dispatched to a fight involving a knife in front of the Greystone Bar on Madison Avenue. Upon arrival Officers found a large group of people fighting. As Officers approached the group two males fled from Officers. Officers pursued the males and found them behind Bridgeport Resort.  Officers arrested both men and began to investigate the incident. Officers soon found that a 32 year old male from Green Bay had gotten into a argument with his girlfriend outside the bar. A short time later a fight ensued between the Green Bay man and three other men. During the fight the Green Bay man produced a knife and slashed two of the men in the face causing injuries to them. Door County Paramedics treated the men for their injuries. Officers arrested the 32 year old Green Bay man on the following charges:

• Felony Possession of THC
• Felony Recklessly Endangering Safety
• Misdemeanor Battery
• Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct
• Misdemeanor Possession of Paraphernalia
• Probation Violation

The 32 year old Green Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail. 

Officers Investigate Purse Theft

Upon arrival Officers were told by witnesses a white male wearing blue pants, white shoes, blue baseball cap, and blue and yellow striped Nautica Jeans Company hooded sweatshirt was running through the parking lot towards St Josephs Cemetery. Officers made contact with the female complainant who states she was shopping in Walmart when a male ran up to her shopping cart and stole her purse. Officers later learned that the male had parked a BMX bicycle near the cemetery. Officers are asking for the public's help in identifying the male.

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 Arrested For 3rd OWI

On October 13, 2013 at 2:13 AM, Officers on patrol downtown conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after committing a traffic violation. Officers made contact with the 58 year old driver and found that he had been drinking. Officers administered field sobriety tests to the driver, which the driver failed. Officers arrested the 58 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) third offense. Officers incarcerated the Sturgeon Bay man at the Door County Jail.

Halloween Public Safety Bash, October 31, 2013

Once again this year we will be handing out Halloween candy at City Hall on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4PM to 7PM.   

Sturgeon Bay Police and Fire Departments as well as Door County EMS will be on scene handing out candy and all sorts of other goodies to trick or treaters in Market Square near City Hall. There will also be a Squad Car, Ambulance, and Fire Truck for the kids to go through as well.  

So before you set out to go trick or treating make sure to stop by Market Square to get some candy and go through the Police and Fire vehicles.  We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

Officers Investigate Burglary To West Side Residence

On September 29, 2013 at 3 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a Burglary. Upon arrival Officers found that a window had been broken in order to gain entry. Numerous electronics were stolen. Officers collected evidence left at the scene and are reviewing it.
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 Arrested For OWI

On September 25, 2013 at 11:15 PM, Officers were dispatched to Neenah Avenue and Oxford Avenue for a reckless driver. Officers were advised that the vehicle was travelling around 60 mph weaving around parked vehicles. Officers found the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on it. Officers identified the driver as a 33 year old Sturgeon Bay man. While talking with the driver Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. The driver refused to conduct field sobriety tests.  The 33 year old Sturgeon Bay man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 2nd offense and incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

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Proceeds are donated back into the community to such events as: Altrusa Back to School, Destination Imagination, YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, Old Glory Honor Flight, Inc., WI Fast Pitch Softball, Masonic Lodge Magic Show as well as many area school and church groups. 

This is just a small list of those who benefit from the money raised by the sale of these calendars.

Raffle calendars make great presents for the holidays!

Calendars may be purchased at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department during normal business hours.

Make checks payable to SBPPA.

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Sturgeon Bay Juveniles Arrested For Thefts and Damage

On October 1, 2013 at 3 PM, Officers conducted followup investigations into a series of incidents that have been occurring to residences and businesses on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. Officers interviewed two Sturgeon Bay juveniles who confessed to their involvement in a series of Criminal Damage incidents and Thefts.  Those incidents include the following, which have been released to the public:

http://sturgeonbaypolicedepartment.blogspot.com/2013/09/officers-investigate-vandalism-to.html

http://sturgeonbaypolicedepartment.blogspot.com/2013/09/officers-investigate-criminal-damage-to.html

Both juveniles were referred on multiple charges to the Door County District Attorneys Office. Officers would like to thank the public's assistance with these matters.

Racine Woman Arrested For OWI

On September 22, 2013 at 2:34 AM, Officers stopped a motorist for driving on the wrong side of the roadway. Officers identified the driver as a 30 year old Racine Woman. While talking with the driver Officers found that she had been drinking alcohol. Officers also noticed the driver had two children in the vehicle with her. Officers administered field sobriety tests to the 30 year old Racine woman, which she failed. A preliminary breath test (PBT) was offered, but refused by the driver.  Officers arrested the 30 year old Racine woman for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) with children in the car under (16 yrs of age) and transported her to the Door County Jail where she was incarcerated.

Sturgeon Bay Man Cited For DC

On September 16, 2013 at 1:27 AM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Colorado Place for a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival Officers made contact with a 34 year old Sturgeon Bay man and warned him about revving his engine and playing his music too loud. Officers left the immediate location, but parked down the roadway and observed the man a short time later continue revving his engine and playing the music extremely loud. Officers made contact with the 34 year old Sturgeon Bay man again and cited him for Disorderly Conduct.

Officers Investigate Bar Fight, 1 Arrested

On September 15, 2013 at 2:33 AM, Officers were dispatched to the Nautical Bar for a large fight of approximately 20 people fighting outside in front of the building. Upon arrival Officers observed a large group of people shoving one another. After a brief investigation by Officers a 24 year old Illinois woman was arrested on a outstanding arrest warrant. Officers learned that the 24 year old Illinois woman had gotten into a fight with another woman outside the bar.  Officers transported the 24 year old Illinois woman to the Door County Jail where she was incarcerated. Officers continue to investigate this matter.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Drugs

On September 14, 2013 at 9:17 PM, Officers were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot for a man sleeping in his vehicle. Upon arrival Officers found a 21 year old Sturgeon Bay man incapacitated by drugs sitting in the drivers seat of his vehicle. Officers observed Synthetic Marijuana on the mans lap and in the center council of the vehicle. Officers arrested the 21 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Possession of Synthetic Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Bail jumping.  The 21 year old Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Injured After Bar Fight, 1 Arrested

On September 14, 2013 at 2:44 AM, Officers patrolling downtown were flagged down by bystanders that a fight had just occurred in front of Cherry Lanes Bar. Officers found that a Sturgeon Bay man had been beaten and strangled. Due to the Sturgeon Bay mans injuries he was brought by Officers to Door County Medical Center.

Additional Officers began investigating the incident and found that a 39 year old Sturgeon Bay man had punched the victim in the face and then began to strangle him until the victim went unconscious. After going unconscious the victim was thrown to the ground sustaining more injuries. Officers located the 39 year old Sturgeon Bay man and arrested him for Felony Strangulation, Felony Substantial Battery, and Disorderly Conduct. Officers transported the man to the Door County Jail where he was incarcerated.

Two Rivers Man Arrested For OWI

On September 14, 2013 at 2:32 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a traffic offense. While talking with the 27 year old Two Rivers man, Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Officers administered field sobriety tests to the Two Rivers man, which he failed. A preliminary breath test (PBT) was administered to the Two Rivers man, which indicated a .16 amount. Officers arrested the Two Rivers man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and incarcerated him at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Bailjumping

On September 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the east side of Sturgeon Bay for a alcohol offense.  Upon arrival Officers made contact with a 53 year old Sturgeon Bay man who was intoxicated. Officers arrested the Sturgeon Bay man after finding that he had bond conditions of absolute sobriety. Officers incarcerated the 53 year old Sturgeon Bay man at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Woman Arrested After Disturbance

On September 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM, Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Third Avenue for a disturbance. As Officers were en route they were informed that a female was running up and down the road smashing a stainless steel sink into vehicles. Upon arrival Officers found a 47 year old Sturgeon Bay woman yelling profanities. The Sturgeon Bay woman refused to obey Officers commands and was escorted to the ground. Officers secured the woman inside a nearby squad where she continued to resist Officers by kicking at the squad car doors. Officers eventually transported the 47 year old Sturgeon Bay woman to the Door County Jail where she was incarcerated on 2 counts of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damage To Property.