Alcohol & Decision Making Often Causes Problems

Drinking too much alcohol continues to lead to poor decision making.

On January 27 at 10:21pm, police stopped a vehicle for traveling 47 mph on Egg Harbor Rd near 12th Ave, which is posted as a 25 mph zone.  The driver, a 23 year old male from Fish Creek, had a strong odor of intoxicants.  Field sobriety tests revealed signs of impairment and the driver was arrested for OWI-1st offense and taken to jail.  A citation for speeding was  issued as well.  The two underage passengers (20 yr old and 19 yr old) in the vehicle were found to have been consuming alcohol, and they were issued citations for underage alcohol consumption.

On January 27 at 11:40pm, police were sent to the Red Room for a person who broke a business window and fled the scene.  The suspect was located on the west side of the city running home by another officer.  An investigation revealed the suspect had a fresh cut on his hand and was the person responsible for the damage.  The suspect, a 23 year old male from Sturgeon Bay, was intoxicated and arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.  Restitution for the broken window will be requested through the court system.  


If you need assistance with any drinking concerns or know of someone you needs help with an addition, please contact Door County Human Services at 920-746-7155 and request to speak to someone in the AODA department.

A list of Door and Kewaunee County AA meetings can be found at Door/Kewaunee County AA group.

Police Help an Intoxicated Person Only to Arrest Them an Hour Later

On January 28, at 7:21 pm, police were called to the Brick Lot for an upset patron who was refused service for being intoxicated and disruptive to other customers.  It was determined the person's actions did not justify a citation, but to remove them from the situation, police offered to give the patron a ride to a friend's house in the city.  Upon being dropped off at the residence, they were told they could not drive and their vehicle could remain parked downtown.

At 8:23pm, police were dispatched to a two vehicle accident in the 700 block of Jefferson St.  The officer found the same person who they had helped out an hour earlier, had returned to get their vehicle.  While traveling up Jefferson St, the driver, a 26 year old female from Sister Bay, was tailgating the vehicle in front of them and struck the other vehicle. Thankfully, no one was hurt in either vehicle.

However, the driver of the second vehicle was known to be intoxicated and failed field sobriety tests. She was arrested for OWI-1st offense and taken to jail.  Open alcohol containers were visible in the vehicle and a search also turned up a small amount of marijuana.  In addition to the OWI citation, the driver was cited for reckless driving, following too close, non-registration of a vehicle, operating a vehicle without insurance, open intoxicants and possession of marijuana.

Michigan Street Bridge is OPEN!!!

The Michigan Street Bridge is back open!

The clearance height of the bridge remains at 13' 6". 

All vehicles over that height are asked to use the Maple-Oregon Street Bridge or the Bayview Bridge.  

Thank you!

Mailboxes Damaged

Sturgeon Bay Police have taken numerous reports this morning of mailboxes having been damaged over night in the 900-1600 block of Cove Rd.  As of now, 13 mailboxes are known to have been damaged.  Evidence indicates a baseball bat or other large object would have been used to damage the mailboxes.  One yard light was also damaged.  

Anyone with information on the suspect(s) is asked to contact the police department at 746-2450.  A cash reward is possible if the tip leads to the identification and conviction of the person(s) who did this damage.  By holding the suspect(s) accountable, the affected homeowners can get reimbursed for the cost to replace their mailboxes.

OWI Arrests

On January 20 at 2:45am, police stopped a vehicle for a headlight out.  The driver, a 41 year old female from Sturgeon Bay, reported knowing the headlight was burnt out from being stopped by police earlier in the week, but she did not get it fixed.  Police detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the driver, and field sobriety tests showed she was impaired.  The driver was arrested for OWI-2nd offense and taken to jail.  This is a criminal traffic offense and the case will be referred to the DA's Office.


On January 22 at 1:19am, police stopped a vehicle for speeding on S Neenah Ave.  The driver, a 27 yr old male from Minnesota, smelled of alcohol and field sobriety tests showed he was impaired.  The driver was arrested for OWI-1st offense and taken to jail.

Inhalant Abuse Information

On January 18, Sturgeon Bay officers arrested a mother for providing nitrous oxide to her 6 year old daughter.  Information on the arrest can be found at:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/door-co/news/2017/01/20/da-sturgeon-bay-woman-gave-nitrous-oxide-child/96795014/

We would like to share several links to the public to educate themselves about inhalant abuse and the dangers associated with it.

        https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/inhalants

        https://teens.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/inhalantsrrs.pdf

The National Institute of Drug Abuse maintains the website, which has sections devoted to educating parents, as well as children/teens.

Locally, people can contact Door County Human Services at 746-7155 to speak with someone about drug abuse and getting help in fighting this addiction.

Use Extra Caution This Morning

Please use extra caution this morning.  The Street Department has done an excellent job of salting the roads, but streets are still icy. Do no drive unless you have to and if you must go out, slow done and take your time, especially at intersections, hills and curves.

Parking lots and sidewalks are glare ice.  Avoid a fall and stay inside until the temperature and salt can melt some of the ice.  THANK YOU!