Happy New Year's

Before going out, program a taxi companies phone number in your phone for a ride home if you don't have a designated driver.  The Sturgeon Bay Police Officers "donut" want to end up being your designated driver.  We hope for a safe ending to 2017 and beginning of 2018!  

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department is participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled over initiative from December 15 through January 1.  

We encourage everyone to drink responsibly and if you choose to drink, use a designated driver or a cab.  During this holiday season, don't risk being arrested for OWI and don't risk endangering yourself and others on the road.  A safe holiday is a merry holiday!

The Wisconsin DOT offers a Drive Sober mobile app that includes a blood alcohol estimator, designated driver selector, and find-a-ride feature that uses a smart phone's GPS to locate alternative transportation.

Update on Monday's Incident

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department has the released the name of the man arrested in the Domestic Disturbance call that involved him wielding a knife on Monday, December 17, 2017 as 26 year old Brian C. Crook from Sturgeon Bay.  During this arrest, the tactical rifle carried by Sturgeon Bay officer Kyle Engebose who was in the same room but not in the act of arresting Brian Crook, discharged into the floor. The bullet fragments struck Door County Sheriff’s deputy Mike Reeths in upper rear left thigh area. Deputy Reeths was taken to Door County Ministry Health Center where he was released later the same day.

Brian Crooks has been charged with: Threat to a Law Enforcement Officer, Resist an Officer and Disorderly Conduct Use of Dangerous Weapon.

The Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation continues to investigate the discharge of the firearm.

 Prepared by: Captain Dan Brinkman, Sturgeon Bay Police Department

With all the snow Mother Nature provided this week, be safe this weekend with your winter activities.   

Chop N Shop With A Cop 2017

A few of the Sturgeon Bay Police Officers and the Sturgeon Bay Liaison Officer partnered up with Law Enforcement Officers from the Door County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin DNR to spend the day with thirty area children at the 15th Annual Chop “N” Shop with a Cop program.

The day was spent picking out the perfect Christmas tree at Door County Tree Farm, Shopping at Target for the perfect gifts, visits with Santa and finished up the day with a gift wrapping pizza party sponsored by Sonny’s Pizza.

Thank you to Lt. Tammy Sternard for organizing the event and to all the volunteers for giving these children a special Christmas.

   

Winter Parking Ban

Reminder the city of Sturgeon Bay's winter parking restrictions are in effect.  City ordinance 7.07 states:

No operator of any vehicle shall park such vehicle upon any street within the city between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during December, January, February and March.  

The Street Department's snow plow drivers would like to thank everyone in advance for following this ordinance and helping them clear our streets more efficiently. Special parking permit applications and information can be obtained from the City of Sturgeon Bay Municipal Services office at 835 N 14th Avenue.  Forms are also available online at www.sturgeonbaywi.org.  

Failure to obey this ordinance can result in a $15 parking ticket.

Be safe and drive careful!

Five-Finger Discount is Not a Deal

Another arrest was made over the weekend for shoplifting.

Shoplifting in the City of Sturgeon Bay will result in:

• Citations
• Arrest
• Fines
• Embarrassment

And.....

 

And "Snow" It Begins

The forecast is "predicting" snow starting this evening which means drivers will have to learn how to drive again on those slick roads.  Reminder to give yourself extra time to get to your destination and don't follow to close to the vehicle in front of you in case you are unable to stop.  Although it may be fun, the Sturgeon Bay Police Department doesn't encourage decorating the roadways or parking lots with "donuts" or "cheerios".   Be safe and have a great weekend!

Unwanted Holiday Decoration

After hearing such a clatter a family dashed to the window to not find Santa and his sleigh, but instead a minivan decorating their house.  No one was injured and the juvenile driver may be received a lump of coal for Christmas. 

Doesn’t matter how old you are, please remember to drive your “sleigh” with a valid driver’s license.  The Sturgeon Bay Police Department reminds everyone to be safe this holiday season. 

WANTED

WANTED:  JAMEE JACOBI

                 CHARGES OF:

• Disorderly Conduct
• Bail Jumping
• Resisting/Obstructing Officer 

Any information, contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450