Two Individuals Charged in Federal Court With Distribution and Receipt of Child Pornography

United States Attorney James L. Santelle announced today that federal criminal complaints were issued charging Steven P. Link (47) with one count of receipt of child pornography and three counts of distribution of child pornography and Kory C. Murphy (36) with three counts of receipt of child pornography, all in violation of Title 18, United State Code, Section 2252A(a).

According to the complaint, Sturgeon Bay Police Department officers executed a search warrant at a bookstore named “Untitled and Rare Used Books” that is owned and operated by Mr. Link, as well as an apartment, occupied by Mr. Murphy, located above the bookstore. Law enforcement officers seized numerous computers and media storage devices, searched them, and identified image and movie files containing child pornography.

Both of the defendants appeared in federal court this afternoon before the Honorable James R. Sickel. They were ordered detained in federal U.S. Marshal custody until their detention hearings currently scheduled before Magistrate Judge Sickel on November 3, 2014.  The case is being investigated by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney William Roach.

The public is cautioned that a criminal complaint is merely a formal method of charging an individual and does not constitute an inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until such time, if ever, that the government establishes his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

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

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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 contacting Officer Chad Mielke at cmielke@sturgeonbaywi.org or Officer Neil Dorner at ndorner@sturgeonbaywi.org

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Stealing Vehicle

On October 25, 2014 at 2:59 AM, Officers were dispatched to a disturbance on Sycamore Street. Upon arrival Officers learned a 23 year old Sturgeon Bay man had fled the residence and was last seen running into a nearby field. Additional officers responded and found the Sturgeon Bay man driving a vehicle near a residence adjacent to the field. It was determined that the vehicle was stolen from the residence. Officers arrested the 23 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Operating A Motor Vehicle Without Owner's Consent and booked him into the Door County Jail.

Green Bay Woman Arrested For Fraud

After a three month investigation involving multiple fraud cases on businesses in the City of Sturgeon Bay. Heather Diamond was apprehended by the United States Marshals Service in the City of Green Bay.

Heather Diamond has been charged with 22 counts of Felony Forgery & Uttering and is incarcerated at the Door County Jail.  The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshals Service for their assistance in apprehending Heather Diamond.

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested In ICAC Investigation

On October 19, 2014 at 3:51 PM, Officers arrested a 39 year old Sturgeon Bay man for arranging to meet up and have sex with a 15 year old girl from Sturgeon Bay. The Sturgeon Bay man had contacted the girl online and had arranged to meet with the girl at a local motel for sex. The 39 year old Sturgeon Bay man was previously arrested by Officers for a similar incident in August of 2014. The Sturgeon Bay man was incarcerated at the Door County Jail on the following charges:

• Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime,
• Child Enticement
• Probation Hold

Sturgeon Bay Man Arrested For Arson

On October 22, 2014 at 3:27 AM, Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Third Avenue for a house fire. Upon arrival Officers found the occupants of the house on a balcony due to the fire below them. As Officers entered the residence they found the fire extinguished and the smoke detectors inside the residence broken. Officers observed damage to the kitchen area from the fire. The Sturgeon Bay Fire Department was summoned to make sure that there was no remaining fire in the residence.

Officers learned that a 28 year old Sturgeon Bay man had intentionally started the fire in the residence. Officers arrested the 28 year old Sturgeon Bay man and incarcerated him at the Door County Jail on the following charges:

• Arson-Felony.
• Disorderly Conduct-Misdemeanor.
• Criminal Damage To Property-Misdemeanor.
• Outstanding warrants.

Sturgeon Bay Police Department Citizen's Academy

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department started its citizens academy this week. The academy will run for three consecutive weeks, every Tuesday of the week. During the academy citizens will be trained on numerous law enforcement topics and will have the ability to interact with officers. If you are interested in joining future citizens academies please contact Chief Arleigh Porter at 920-746-2450.

Help needed to identify dog owner

This afternoon around 12:15pm, a jogger was bitten by a dog on a Michigan Street sidewalk in the area of Huehns Funeral Home and the old Sally's Soft Serve.

The dog was described as a medium size all black dog, with average hair length.  The dog was on a leash held by a middle age adult female.  Two adult males and another adult female were accompanying the female with the dog, and they were walking east on Michigan St.

Police are looking to identify the dog owner to verify that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies. This will bring peace of mind to the victim and avoid having to receive rabies shots.

If anyone knows who the dog owner is, or if the owner hears this news release, please contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 746-2450 and speak to an on-duty officer who can confirm the dog is vaccinated.  Thank you!

2014 Seatbelt High Visibility Enforcement summary

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department has completed their 2014 Seatbelt High Visibility Enforcement program, which is funded through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety.  The program ran in coordination with deputies from the Door County Sheriff’s Department, with each agency providing two officers dedicated to traffic enforcement for each four hour deployment.  The  deployments occurred between May 1 and September 30.    

The results of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department’s portion of the program are as follows:

·         277 traffic stops were made during 158 hours of deployments.

·         Officers averaged a traffic stop every 34 minutes.

·         175 traffic citations were issued
       22    Seatbelt 

        17    Speeding

        1      OWI (operate while intoxicated)

        5      OAR and OWS (operate after revocation or suspension)

        8      Vehicle registration

        22    Miscellaneous violations (i.e.: stop sign / no insurance)

·         138 traffic warnings were issued:
       84    Speeding

        23    Vehicle registration

        18    Vehicle equipment

        13    Miscellaneous violations

·         4 non-traffic arrests from the stops: 
       3    Obstructing an officer (criminal charge)
        1      Probation & Parole Hold