Gas Station Smash & Grab

On November 8, at 4:25am, police were sent to the Marathon Gas Station at 222 S Madison Ave for a burglary.  It was reported the glass front door to the business had been shattered.  A money box with cash and cigarettes had been stolen.

Police continue to investigate this burglary and watch store video. Initial investigation leads police to believe the suspect is a male.

Anyone with information on this burglary or knows of a person who suspiciously came into possession of a large amount of cash and cigarettes are asked to contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 746-2450.  A caller can remain anonymous.  Cash rewards are available for information provided that leads to the arrest and conviction of the criminal.

Runaway call leads to criminal case

On the afternoon of November 7, police were dispatched to an apartment building on the west side of the city to look for a 15 year old female runaway at the request of the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department.  Police located the runaway hiding in the apartment, after the 19 year old male resident denied the runaway was there.

Further investigation by police revealed the male had been in a sexual relationship with the 15 year old.  The male was also a suspect in an unrelated investigation where he was sending nude photos to other underage girls.

The male was arrested and taken to the Door County Jail on felony charges for 2nd degree sexual assault of a child and child enticement-sexual contact, as well as misdemeanor obstructing an officer. The case has been referred to the DA's Office and police continue to investigate the matter.

The runaway was taken into protective custody and released to her parents.    

One trip to jail was not enough...

On November 9 at 7:38pm, police were dispatched to Cherry Lanes Bar for a disorderly complaint.  Police learned a 37 year old male from Sturgeon Bay had asked a bar employee who they had voted for in the presidential election.  Upon being told, the male became upset and he possessed a bat, taking up a swinging stance with the bat, which scared the employee.  The suspect was swearing at and calling the employee names, but did not swing the bat.  The suspect left the bar prior to police arrival, but was located in the downtown area, and arrested for Disorderly Conduct.  The male was taken to the Door County Jail, booked in and released.  The suspect was intoxicated.

At 9:58pm, officers were dispatched back to Cherry Lanes Bar, as the original suspect returned to confront the employee again.  The suspect returned to the bar and grabbed the employee by his shirt, and shoving him up against the wall, upset about the police being called.  The employee was not hurt, but threatened by the suspects actions.  The suspect was located and arrested for another Disorderly Conduct charge.  The male was taken to the jail and required to post bond this time, due to the likely chance the suspect would return to Cherry Lanes if released without bond.

The suspect claimed he was upset over the election results and wanted to protest.  The case has been referred to the DA's Office for charges.

Daytime DUI Leads to Numerous Citations

 On October 8 at 1:40pm, city officers were dispatched to Hwy 42/57 for a reckless driving complaint.  Police located the vehicle and observed it had crossed the center line of the highway, and stopped the vehicle.

The driver, a 20 year old male from Ellison Bay, smelled of alcohol, had blood shot eyes and slurred speech, but claimed he only had "2 drinks."  Field sobriety tests indicated the driver was impaired and PBT showed a level over two times the legal limit of .08.  The driver was arrested for OWI-1st offense.

Open intoxicants were visible in the vehicle.  In addition to the OWI citation, the driver received citations for operating left of center, open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, underage transport of alcohol and underage possession/consumption of alcohol.

Thank you

 

A BIG THANK YOU to Girl Scout Troop 4339 for making a wonderful poster and bringing in goodie baskets to show support for the Sturgeon Bay police officers.   

On November 6 at 8:36pm, officers were dispatched to Motel 57 for a domestic disturbance.  Officers learned a 36 year old male got into an argument with his fiancee.  The male became upset, throwing a pot of food on the floor and breaking items in the room, and then shoving his fiancee into the wall, prior to police being called.

Police arrested the male for domestic related disorderly conduct, and took the male to the Door County Jail.


Domestic Abuse Services are provided free of charge by HELP of Door County. They can be contacted at 920-743-8818 or toll free at 800-914-3571.

OWI 4th Offense with 2 year old in Car

On November 6 at 5:35pm, officers received a report of an intoxicated driver who left a residence striking a dog, and the driver had her 2 year old child in the car.

Police located and stopped the vehicle, which was being driven by a 35 year old female from Sturgeon Bay.  The driver smelled of alcohol and had blood shot eyes.  Field sobriety tests indicated the driver was impaired, and the driver was arrested for OWI-4th offense with a child under 4 years old (increased penalties if convicted).

In addition, marijuana and a glass pipe were located in the vehicle.  Due to the drivers prior convictions for possession of marijuana, the driver was charged with felony possession of marijuana/THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.  The driver was taken to the Door County Jail to wait an appearance before a judge.

The child in the car was unharmed and released to the father.  The dog was taken to veterinarian as a precaution, but is expected to be fine.