Happy New Year

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year! If you plan on going out tonight and intend on drinking, please take a taxi or use a designated driver to get you home safely. 

Merry Christmas Everyone

The Men and Women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to wish each and everyone one of you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI 2

On December 14, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Officers made contact with the driver and identified him as a 28 year old Sturgeon Bay man. While talking with the driver Officers found that the man had been drinking alcohol. Officers administered Field Sobriety Tests (FSTS), which the Sturgeon Bay man failed. Officers provided Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .14 amount. Officers arrested the 28 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 2nd Offense and incarcerated him 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. 

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2 Sturgeon Bay Men Cited In Disturbance

On December 13, 2013 at 9:55 PM, Officers were dispatched to the downtown area for two men fighting.  Upon arrival Officers found the two men arguing in a parking lot. Officers interviewed both men and obtained video surveillance of the argument, which shows both men pushing and shoving one another multiple times. Officers cited the two Sturgeon Bay men for ordinance Disorderly Conduct.

Officers Investigate Bar For Violating Closing Time Laws

On  December 13, 2013 at 2:50 AM, Officers working downtown noticed patrons still seated and drinking at Cherry Lanes Bar. Officers made contact with the bartender and found that the bartender knew the bar was supposed to be closed, but disregarded it. Officers shut the bar down and escorted the patrons out of the bar. Officers are reviewing possible charges for this offense. Additionally the City of Sturgeon Bay may take enforcement action against the bar. Officers would like to remind bar owners that all bar patrons must be out of the bar by the following times:

• Monday - Friday – 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. 
• Saturday - Sunday – 2:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. 

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For OWI 2

On December 7, 2013 at 7:26 PM, Officers were advised by a Community Service Officer that a vehicle on Egg Harbor Road was driving in the other lane of travel. Officers caught up to the vehicle and stopped it. Officers made contact with the driver and identified him as a 42 year old Sturgeon Bay man. While talking with the driver Officers found that the man had been drinking alcohol.  Officers administered Field Sobriety Tests (FSTS), which the Sturgeon Bay man failed. Officers provided  Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .22 amount. Officers arrested the 42 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 2nd Offense and incarcerated him at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Woman Arrested For Drugs

On December 1, 2013 at 10:19 PM, Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the industrial park due to a strong odor of Marijuana coming from it. While speaking to the driver and the occupants, Officers found Marijuana inside the vehicle.  Officers arrested a 19 year old Sturgeon Bay woman for misdemeanor Bail-jumping, Possession of THC, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The 19 year old Sturgeon Bay woman was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Altoona Man Arrested For OWI

On November 30, 2013 at 9:35 PM,  Officers stopped a vehicle on Jefferson Street for a traffic violation. Officers made contact with the 48 year old driver and found that the driver was impaired by drugs. Officers administered Field Sobriety Tests (FSTS) to the driver, which the Altoona man failed. Officers arrested the Altoona Man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and incarcerated him at the Door County Jail. 

22 Yr Old Milwaukee Man Arrested For OWI

On November 30, 2013 at 2:22 AM, Officers stopped a vehicle on Neenah Avenue for a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the driver Officers found that the man had been drinking alcohol. Officers administered Field Sobriety Tests (FSTS) to the driver, which the Milwaukee man failed. Officers provided a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), which indicated a .182 amount. Officers arrested the Milwaukee man for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). The Milwaukee man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

3 Arrested In Walmart Thefts

On December 5, 2013 at 1:25 PM, Officers were dispatched to a theft complaint at Walmart. Walmart loss prevention staff had observed the same individuals who had stolen from them before stealing again inside Walmart. Walmart Loss prevention staff gave Officers a description of the vehicle and its occupants.  Officers located the vehicle on Egg Harbor Road. The suspects attempted to getaway from Officers by driving into the John Miles County Park on 14th Avenue.  While in John Miles County Park the suspects did attempt to flee on foot, but decided against it and got back into their vehicle. Officers conducted a high risk traffic stop on the vehicle and its occupants.  Officers arrested the following three individuals:

• A 40 year old Depere woman was arrested for Felony Theft & Felony Bail-jumping. 
• A 44 year old Green Bay man was arrested for Felony Theft & Felony Bail-jumping.
• A 24 year old Green Bay man was arrested for Felony Theft.  

After making the arrests Officers found edged weapons on the individuals. Officers learned that the individuals involved have been engaging in these types of thefts for sometime now in Door County and in Brown County. The investigation is still ongoing and Officers expect additional charges.

Congratulations Officer Roxanne Dorner

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department is proud to announce Officer Roxanne Dorner as its newest Police School Liaison Officer. Prior to becoming a Police School Liaison Officer with the City of Sturgeon Bay, Officer Roxanne Dorner worked as an Officer for the Algoma Police Department for the last 6 years.

Congratulations to Officer Dorner!

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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.

Raffle ticket entered in all drawings.

Stay Informed With The SBPD Android or Iphone App

The Sturgeon Bay Police Departments newest tool to keep the public informed about whats going on in our community is now available right on your Android or iPhone.

The app has 24 possible features and options.  Some of the features include department contacts, push notifications, feedback & tips forms, as well as options to retrieve information from FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the National Terror Advisory System.  Other uses include links for wanted persons, videos, and blog posts.

The phone application or “app” can be downloaded free by searching for My Police Department or MyPD in the iPhone or Android marketplace. You can also click on the images above to download the app directly for your Android or iPhone device.  The police app is available to the public free of charge and is also free of any advertisements.  Once downloaded you simply navigate to Wisconsin and select the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.

“This police app is a great addition to our agency” said Public Information Officer Chad Mielke  “We can now push out notifications and alerts and the public has a variety of ways to contacts us. The goal of our MyPD app is to give the public a one stop app option with plenty of features and to open the lines of communication.”

Users can choose not only the Sturgeon Bay Police app, but they also have the option to view other police departments on MyPD by choosing a different city or state. The app defaults to the last agency viewed upon opening, this makes it easy to always open just to the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. 

The department home screen contains a number of features with more located in the bottom menu which activates upon touch or swipe.

“Our app’s submit a tip or questions and feedback features allows a user to choose a topic from the forms drop down menu that best suits them and that message will then be routed to the correct Officer.” Said Officer Mielke.   “Forms can be sent anonymously to the department, but we encourage an email address or phone number if you would like a response. Users also have the availability to upload photos with the app tip and feedback forms. “

As is the case with email, tips, and social media, our app is not for any type of emergency situation. The Sturgeon Bay Police app is for routine questions and information sharing. 9-1-1 is always the method for emergency situations or response.

More app information can be found on the Sturgeon Bay Police Departments website at www.sturgeonbaypolice.com and the MyPD police app website http://MyPDapp.com.