Rapid Rivers Man Arrested For Burglary

On January 12, 2014 at 6:45 AM, Officers were dispatched to a Burglary at the Holiday Music Motel. Upon arrival Officers found that a man had entered the motel and took an undisclosed amount of money. The man also attempted to take further items, but was thwarted when a motel attendant confronted him. Officers retrieved numerous pieces of video surveillance footage from the motel and from downtown establishments and began to canvas the area looking for the man.

At 9 AM, a Trooper from the Wisconsin State Patrol observed a man walking near Dyckesville fitting the description of the man Officers were looking for. The Trooper advised Sturgeon Bay Officers and the 34 year old Rapid Rivers, Michigan man was transported back to Sturgeon Bay. Investigators interviewed the man and obtained a confession from the man about the burglary to the Holiday Music Motel. Officers recovered the stolen money and arrested the Rapid Rivers man for Burglary, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. The Rapid Rivers man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail.

Sturgeon Bay Woman Arrested After Disturbance

On January 12, 2014 at 1:30 AM, Officers were dispatched to the Nautical Inn for a female causing a disturbance. Upon arrival Officers found that a 22 year old Sturgeon Bay woman had assaulted staff at the bar who were attempting to help the 22 year old Sturgeon Bay woman. After assaulting the bar staff the Sturgeon Bay woman refused to leave the bar. Officers learned that prior to Officers arrival the female had fled from the bar in an unknown direction. Officers soon found the 22 year old female and arrested her for Disorderly Conduct and Bail-jumping.  The 22 year old Sturgeon Bay woman was transported and booked into the Door County Jail.

Forestville Man Arrested For Theft

On January 8, 2014 at 2:08 PM, Officers were dispatched to Pro Products for a theft. Upon arrival Officers learned that several small copper plates were missing from the business. Officers learned that the plates cost around $2000.00.  Further investigation into the missing plates lead Officers to finding the copper plates at Metals America where they had been pawned by a 24 year old Forestville man. Officers interviewed the 24 year old Forestville man and found that he had indeed stolen the items from his place of work because he needed money. Officers cited the Forestville man with misdemeanor theft.

Brussels Woman Cited For Fraud

On January 2, 2014 at 3:52 PM, Officers were dispatched to Younkers for a theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers met with the complainant who stated that he had lost his credit card while at Younkers. After losing his credit card someone began to fraudulently use the credit card. Officers began investigating the incident and obtained video surveillance footage of the person using the credit card multiple times at local businesses in Sturgeon Bay. Officers identified the individual as a 19 year old Brussels woman. Officers interviewed the woman and issued her a citation for ordinance Theft.

Officers Investigate Restore Theft

On December 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Officers were dispatched to the Restore on 14th Avenue for a theft complaint. Upon arrival Officers found that someone had stolen electronics and a undisclosed amount of money from the business. Officers continue to investigate the matter and are asking the public for their help.

If anyone has information about this incident they can 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 https://mypolicedepartment.org/sturgeon-bay-police-department/tipform/ or click "Submit A Tip!" on the Police Departments Facebook page.

Career Day Tomorrow

Tomorrow January 16, 2014, Officers from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department will be participating in career day at NWTC in Sturgeon Bay. Around 300, 8th grade kids from Door and Kewaunee county schools will be participating in the event. Officers will be on hand to talk about what to expect while working as a Police Officer. In addition to the Police Department, the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department and Door County Paramedics will also be present at the event. The event is hosted by the Door-Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership.

Confidential Web Tips

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to thank everyone who has submitted tips via the online web tip application. The information provided has allowed Officers to make arrests in numerous incidents, which have benefited our community. Remember any information provided is encrypted and confidential.  The tips are then sent directly to investigators for review. As always we appreciate your help in solving crimes within the Community of Sturgeon Bay.

The confidential web tip form is available on the Police Departments website located at https://mypolicedepartment.org/sturgeon-bay-police-department/tipform/ and it is also available on any mobile device by downloading the MyPD App from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store. 

Marinette Man Arrested In Walmart Purse Theft

On October 16, 2013, Officers investigated a purse theft at Walmart. Officers released three pictures to the media and received numerous tips from the public. One of those tips lead to the arrest of a 21 year old Marinette man.  The  Marinette man was interviewed by investigators earlier this week and confessed to stealing the purse in Walmart. Currently the Marinette man is incarcerated at the Marinette County Jail on unrelated charges. 

Officers would like to thank the public for their help in identifying the suspect.