Downtown Bar Fight Leads To One Arrested For Substantial Battery

On Sunday morning Officers were dispatched to Door County Medical Center for a fight that had occurred at the Nautical Inn earlier in the evening. Upon arrival Officers made contact with the victim who was being treated by Emergency Room staff for his injuries. Officers determined from witnesses who the suspect was and arrested a 23 year old Sturgeon Bay man for Felony Substantial Battery and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct. The 23 year old Sturgeon Bay man is being held in the Door County Jail until he sees a judge.

Officers Respond To Stolen Vehicle 900 Blk Quincy Street

On Sunday morning around 2:30 AM, Officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Quincy Street for a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival Officers determined the vehicle had been stolen from the alleyway and was last seen travelling towards the downtown area. Officers conducted a search of the surrounding area and found the vehicle a short time later unoccupied.  Officers are asking the public to contact the Police Department at 920-746-2450 if you saw anyone walking in the area between 2AM and 3AM, Sunday morning.

Fridays Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner for Friday was Nora Matte. Congrats to Nora 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.

Fourth of July Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner

 

Sturgeon Bay Police Association Calendar Winner for the fourth of July was Nancy Wiegand. Congrats to Nancy on winning.  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.

Sturgeon Bay Marine Patrol Help Two Kayakers In Distress

On Sunday July 10, 2011 around 6:15 PM, Officers on boat patrol assisted two kayakers in distress.  Officers were alerted to the kayakers after a juvenile female alerted authorities that they needed assistance getting back to Pottawatomie State Park. The kayakers had gotten tired and were unable to make it back to shore, which was about 3 miles away. Officers earlier in the week were called out to investigate a boat accident, which occurred after a 33 foot boat had ran aground on Dunlap Reef causing $7500.00 worth of damage to the boat. Thankfully no one was injured in either incidents.

Fireworks Complaint Leads To Underage Drinking Party Being Busted

On Monday July 4th at 12:11 AM, Officers were dispatched to a fireworks complaint in the 100 Block of 4th Avenue. Upon arrival Officers observed multiple juveniles outside the residence. As Officers approached the juveniles fled into the residence. After a few minutes the juveniles opened the apartment door and allowed Officers inside. Once inside Officers observed numerous pieces of Drug Paraphernalia and bottles of alcohol. As a result Officers arrested an 18 year old Sturgeon Bay women for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Bail jumping. 2 other juveniles were cited for underage drinking. The 18 year old was placed in the Door County Jail where she awaits an initial appearance before a judge.

Scam Alert-Store Prize Sweepstakes Deceive Victims Into Giving Thousands Of Dollars

Recently Lieutenant Henry of The Sturgeon Bay Police Department has been investigating a rash of store sweepstakes scams.  The following is information on these types of scams.  The photographs above are actual pictures of the letters and checks sent to victims.

These schemes use counterfeit checks that bear legitimate-looking logos of various financial institutions to fool victims into sending money to the fraudsters.

Fraudsters tell victims they won a sweepstakes or lottery, but to receive a lump sum payout, they must pay the taxes and processing fees upfront. Fraudsters direct individuals to call a telephone number to initiate a letter of instructions. The letter alleges that the victim may elect to take an advance on the winnings to make the required upfront payment. The letter includes a check in the amount of the alleged taxes and fees, along with processing instructions. Ultimately, victims believe they are using the advance to make the required upfront payment, but in reality they are falling prey to the scheme.

The victim deposits the check into their own bank, which credits the account for the amount of the check before the check clears. The victim immediately withdraws the money and wires it to the fraudsters. Afterwards, the check proves to be counterfeit and the bank pulls the respective funds from the victim’s account, leaving the victim liable for the amount of the counterfeit check plus any additional fees the bank may charge.

Persons may fall victim to this scheme due to the allure of easy money and the apparent legitimacy of the check the fraudsters include in the letter of instruction. The alleged cash prizes and locations of the financial institutions vary.

Remember if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.  As always contact the Police Department if you have any questions regarding scams.