Attempted Burglary To East Side Home

On Wednesday March 30, 2011 at 5PM, Officers were dispatched to an attempted Burglary to a North 14th Avenue residence. Upon arriving Officers found pry marks to the residences front door. No items were missing and Officers believe the suspect fled after hearing one of the homeowners watching TV.  Officers are looking for a small grey vehicle and a black Ford pickup truck, which were seen in the area at the time  of the incident (6AM-7AM).  The vehicles may have been parked on Gordon Road or in the apple orchard off of 14th Avenue.Officers continue to investigate the incident and would like to remind everyone to contact Police if they see anything suspicious going on within their neighborhoods.

High Speed Chase Ends In Arrest

Last night around 1 AM, third shift Officers attempted to stop a white Ford Truck in the downtown area for a moving violation. The truck decided to not stop and attempted to flee the Officer.  A high speed chase ensued for a period of a few blocks before the truck crashed into a snowbank and shrubs. The driver fled on foot, but was later found and arrested for OWI and multiple other charges. A passenger in the vehicle was temporarily detained and may face charges as well. Sturgeon Bay Officers continue to investigate the incident.

Officer Birkholtz Laid To Rest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEPav489KTk :Video of Funeral Procession

As I mentioned earlier The Sturgeon Bay Police Department had sent 6 of its members to the Funeral of slain Fond Du Lac Officer Birkholtz. Many of the Officers who attended the funeral were classmates or had gone to training with Craig or Officer Williams who was shot and wounded.

The day overall was a somber one yet absolutely amazing experience...for all Law Enforcement Officers involved. As the mile long procession of squad cars made its way to the Church and afterwards to the cemetery, families with young children lined the streets of Kenosha saluting and waiving American Flags. Some reports indicate there were 550 vehicles in the procession many holding 2 Officers, some had as many as 4. For about 3 hours maybe more traffic in the City of Kenosha was at a stand still yet no one was upset many of the drivers got out of their vehicles and began taking pictures and videoing the procession through town. The amazing show of support and generosity displayed by the public was heartwarming and something that was much needed after laying to rest a brother of ours, the 49th Officer killed this year Fond Du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholtz.

Sturgeon Bay Honor Guard Attending Officer Birkholtz Funeral

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department will be sending members from the Police Department and its Honor Guard to tomorrows funeral for Officer Birkholz who was killed in the line of duty in Fond Du Lac this past week. 

Services for Birkholz will begin at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home in Kenosha. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7117 14th Ave., Kenosha.  Interment with military and law enforcement honors will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

Todays Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner!

Todays Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner is Denise Davison of Sturgeon Bay. Congrats Denise on winning $50.00.  You too can get involved, Calendars are still being sold at the Police Department. The money goes directly back into the community supporting families in need and special events within the Sturgeon Bay community.

February CSO Monthly Report Posted

If you are interested in finding out what our Community Service Officers are doing in our community, the Febuary CSO Monthly Report has been posted on the CSO web page found at http://www.sturgeonbaypolice.com/cso.html.

Winter Storm Watch On Tuesday Until 7PM On Wednesday!

 

WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

 

Just when we all thought spring was here Door County will be under a winter storm watch from Tuesday morning too around 7PM on Wednesday. Snow is expected to start around mid morning on Tuesday and as the day goes by expect to see significant snow fall from the afternoon hours to Wednesday morning. Total snow accumulations could range from 8 to 15 inches or more. The snow combined with fairly strong northeast winds will result in very hazardous travel conditions.  The snow is expected to be wet and heavy and difficult to shovel and plow. Please refrain from traveling during the storm if you can.

Thoughts and Prayers Go Out To FDLPD Officer Killed In Line Of Duty!

The men and women of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to express our heart felt condolences to our brothers and sisters in blue at the Fond Du Lac Police Department and their respective families. Law Enforcement is one big family and this news is very difficult for all of us as many of us have gone to training with the Officers who have been killed and injured in this incident.

Earlier today around 6 AM a man barricaded inside a home shot 2 Officers and a K9 with a high powered rifle. A standoff ensued where the SWAT team eventually found the man dead inside the home. We continue to pray for all of the Officers involved.

Sturgeon Bay Police Assist Winnebago County Dive Team With Sonar Equipment

 
On March 18th 2011, The Sturgeon Bay Police Department was contacted by the Winnebago County Sheriffs Department to assist with locating a snowmobiler who had went into a patch of open water on Lake Butte des Morts.  The Sturgeon Bay Police and Fire Departments assisted the Winnebago County Dive Team with the use of sonar equipment purchased last year by a Federal Grant. Since the sonar equipments purchase last year it has been used by SBPD and SBFD numerous times.

Crash On Bayview Bridge Causes Temporary Bridge Closure.

The Bayview Bridge was temporary closed as Officers investigated a two car crash on the draw of the Bayview Bridge. Around 4 PM Officers were alerted to a two vehicle crash on the Bayview Bridge. Upon arrival Officers determined that a series of vehicles were slowing down and pulling off to the side of the bridge as an ambulance was travelling southbound with its lights and siren activated. Due to the vehicles in front coming to a sudden stop the last vehicle in the series wasn’t able to stop in time thus crashing into the vehicle in front of it.  Both vehicles sustained damage and had to be towed away.  As a result of the crash the driver whose vehicle had been struck was transported to Door County Medical Center with minor injuries.

Sturgeon Bay Police Investigating Fire At Home On West Side Of Sturgeon Bay.

Sturgeon Bay Police are currently investigating a house fire on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. At 2:30 PM, Sturgeon Bay Fire Department requested the Sturgeon Bay Police Department to assist with investigating the fire. The fire caused severe damage to the residence. Luckily no one was at home at the time of the fire.

Community Service Officer Web Page Updated

The Community Service Officer (CSO) section of the website has been updated to allow for our users to read through the monthly activity reports. You can access the Community Service Officer page by clicking on this link CSO Web Page or by going to our website www.sturgeonbaypolice.com.  The CSO monthly activity reports are generated by Officers South and Krah.

Warmer Weather Keeps Officers Busy

As the warmer weather draws near Officers stay busy as 5 people were arrested within a 12 hour period from 3 PM to 3 AM last night. Suspects were incarcerated at the Door County Jail on numerous charges some of which include felony drug possession and probation holds. 

Missing And Endangered Adult Terrance Lee Schram Being Investigated By SBPD

Terrance Lee Schram is actively being investigated by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.

• Name: Terrance Lee Schram
• Classification: Endangered Missing Adult
• Date of Birth: 1955-09-12
• Date Missing: 1981-06-01
• From City/State: Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
• Missing From (Country): USA
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 25
• Gender: Male
• Race: White
• Height: 68 to 68 inches
• Weight: 147 to 147 pounds
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Brown
• Complexion: Medium
• Identifying Characteristics: Tattoo on upper left arm (description not available).
• Clothing: Unknown.
• Circumstances of Disappearance: Terrance was enlisted with the United States Navy and vanished while on leave. He was expected to travel to Montreal, Canada to visit his girlfriend but never arrived. It is possible he had been treated in a Naval hospital in 1981 and then traveled to Florida. He has not had any contact with his family.
• Investigative Agency: Sturgeon Bay (WI) Police Dept.
• Phone: (920) 746-2459
• Investigative Case #: 08-1024
• NCIC #: M-477789842

Background:

In July, 2008 the family of Terrance Lee Schram (09-12-1955) approached the Sturgeon Bay Police Department asking for assistance in locating their son, Terrance. Although Terrance is not actually missing from Sturgeon Bay, we agreed to help because of the unusual circumstances of this case. Terry's last conversation with his family was by phone, in late 1981. At that time Terry was AWOL (Absent without leave) from the U.S. Navy, he had been declared a deserter. To achieve desertion status you have to be AWOL, for a period greater than 30 days. Terry told his family during the call that he was in Florida, and that he was thinking of turning himself into the Navy. This was the last time Terry has been heard from. His family does not know where he was in Florida when he called, therefore they have been unable to generate any interest by Florida authorities because they have no known location where he last was. At the time of his disappearance, Terry was a crew member on the U.S.S. Saratoga out of Philadelphia, PA. How he traveled to Florida is not known. Terry has been entered into NCIC as an Endangered Missing Adult.

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact Lt. Thomas J. Baudhuin at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at (920) 746-2459.  Additional information concerning Terrance Lee Schram can be found at the website for the National Center for Missing Adults [National Center For Missing Adults] and at our website www.sturgeonbaypolice.com  As always with any investigation you may use the Confidential Web Tip Form to submit any information you might have[Confidential Web Tip Form].

Annual Sturgeon Bay St Patricks Day Parade Gets Started At 11 AM Today!

 
No matter whether your Irish or not make sure to come and check out the annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick's Day Parade today at 11 AM. The Sturgeon Bay Police and Fire Honor Guard units will be marching in the parade so make sure to check out those guys, as they have been working extremely hard in getting prepared for this event. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

Roadways Slippery and Snow Covered...Use Caution When Driving!

The snow started falling around 4:45 AM this morning in Sturgeon Bay. The roadways are rapidly becoming snow covered and slippery. Due to the temperature being a few degrees above freezing the snow will accumulate much faster on the roadways due to the heaviness of the snow.  For your morning commute to work and school expect  reduced visibilities and overall hazardous travel conditions.  About 4 to 7 inches of snow is predicted to fall in Door County.  Please give yourself extra time when driving today and drive safely.

SBPD Police Investigate Possible Gunshot To Residence

Sturgeon Bay Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North 5th Avenue for a possible gunshot to a residence. Upon arriving Officers found a small diameter hole consistent with a small caliber round going through a metal shovel, which had been propped up against the residence. The homeowner believes the incident occurred sometime within the last week or so. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department are reminding citizens it is extremely dangerous and also illegal to shoot any type of weapon within the City limits. Sturgeon Bay Police are asking residents to contact the Police Department if they see anything suspicious going on in their neighborhoods.

New Poll Posted On Sturgeon Bay Police Department Website

Today we posted a new poll asking whether you have tried out the Nixle Service?  In case your wondering the Nixle service is a free service, which is offered to you to stay up to date with the latest news coming from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. Whether its a winter storm alert or a major accident causing delays you can stay informed of these hazards by text message or by email. As a result you can take immediate action to avoid those areas or take proper precautions. You can sign up by clicking on the following link: https://local.nixle.com/register/.

If you have any questions please contact me directly at cmielke@sturgeonbaywi.org or you can contact Nixle's support team directly at support@nixle.com.

This Weeks Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winners, Sammy Vandreese & Scott Steebs!

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winners!

 

The 2011 Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar winners thus far are:

1. Rachel Jones
2. Brian Holtz
3. Barb Toellner
4. Steve Rabach
5. Wayne Denil
6. Sammy Vandreese
7. Scott Steebs

Remember there are a few calendars left, which can be picked up at the Police Department for $20.00 each. The $20.00 allows you to be entered into weekly, holiday, and National Police Week drawings.    The following are the dates for the drawings:

• Every Friday $50.00 Drawing
• National Police Week (May 15-21) $50.00 drawing per day.
• Easter $200.00.
• Independence Day $500.00.
• Thanksgiving Day $200.00.
• Memorial Day $200.00.
• Labor Day 200.00.
• Christmas Day $500.00.

The money raised goes back into the Sturgeon Bay community and funds community events such as the most recent community event The Public Safety Halloween Bash. You can pick the calendars up at the Police Department lobby. The PD lobby is open from 8AM to 4:30 PM and there is no restriction on how many calendars you buy.