Somerset Police Department

04/20/2026

SCAM ALERT: Text and e-mail scams pretending to be the Wisconsin State Patrol are circulating again. The recent wave of scams warns of an "outstanding traffic citation," unpaid balance repercussions and contain a fraudulent link to try and get individuals to pay for the fake violation.

The Wisconsin State Patrol will NEVER text or e-mail you saying you owe money. If you receive one of these messages, do NOT click any links. Simply report the message as spam on your device and delete.

This is similar to scam messages reported about Wisconsin DMV services.

Read security tips here: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/042026scam.aspx

04/13/2026

It’s the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin!

Time to dust off those weather radios and stretch those “run-to-the-basement” muscles. Wisconsin loves surprises – tornadoes, hail, and sideways rain, so let’s get prepped and stay alert! This week is all about staying informed, prepared and keeping our communities safe. Here in Wisconsin, we average 23 tornadoes annually, with 39 confirmed last year.

This is your reminder to review your weather safety plans, prepare your home & vehicle emergency kits, and ensure you have multiple ways of receiving warnings. Emergency Management will be sharing info about how to prepare for and respond to severe weather all week.

For more information check out readywisconsin.wi.gov/

10/01/2025

Event is a week from today!
Livestream is now available.
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Sextortion is a growing online threat impacting many young people. St. Croix County Children Services is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and local organizations to host a free and important event to help protect our youth.

• Wednesday, October 8
• Doors open at 5:30 pm with community resources (dinner is provided while supplies last)
• Presentation is from 6 pm - 7:30 pm
• St. Croix Central High School Auditorium - 1751 Broadway St, Hammond, WI

You will learn:
• what sextortion is
• how to recognize the signs
• how to support a loved one
• and where to find help

You will also hear powerful stories from parents John DeMay & Brittney Bird, who lost a child to sextortion.

Parental discretion is advised Due to the sensitive nature of the presentations. This event is not recommended for children under the age of 10. Childcare will be provided on site.

• Register now: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ubapzb9Es06zkGL8S873L2-FpCdlSC1OibDui-FkbsxUQ1o5Q0FJRTFGVjRXUUlHSkdHTUxPNkI4WC4u

• Share this with anyone you think may be interested: https://sccwi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=455

08/15/2025

🚨 TRAFFIC & PARKING ALERT — FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
Concerts at Somerset Amphitheater

📍 Expect Delays in Somerset
Traffic Congestion Times:

Ingress (arriving traffic): 3:00–8:00 PM — Main St, Spring St, Francis St, River St, Sunrise Dr, HWY 35/64

Egress (departing traffic): 10:30 PM–1:00 AM — Main St, Spring St, Sunrise Dr, HWY 35/64

🎟 Venue Entrance:
All concert attendees should use the north entrance at 1830 Spring Street, Somerset, WI 54025 (County Road I) as directed by venue staff.

🚫 Parking Restrictions (Noon–Midnight):
No street parking on: Main St, Spring St, Depot St, Francis St, River St, Hud St, Vanasse St, Germain St, Garfield St, Meadow Ln, Somerset Ln, Sunrise Dr, Cloutier Dr, and surrounding village streets.

No parking permits will be issued this year.

Exceptions apply for vehicles visiting downtown businesses without off-street parking.

See map below for shaded restricted areas.

📞 To report a parking violation: Call Somerset PD at 715-247-3319.

Somerset Police, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, and mutual aid partners will be on site to ensure safety. This traffic/parking plan may be adjusted based on real-time needs. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🎶 Upcoming Concert: Saturday, August 16, 2025

07/28/2025

🎉 YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉
National Night Out – A Community Celebration!
📅 Tuesday, August 5 | 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Veterans Memorial Park
🔗 Learn more: natw.org

Join us for National Night Out, a nationwide event designed to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community — all in a fun, family-friendly setting!

👮‍♂️ Meet your local officers
🐾 Watch a thrilling K9 demonstration
🚓 Explore police and fire vehicles up close
🌭 Enjoy FREE food and family activities
🤝 Connect with local businesses and community partners
🎁 Giveaways, music, and much more!

💯 Fun guaranteed — or your money back! (Just kidding… it’s totally FREE!)

This event is proudly made possible by the generosity of local sponsors and businesses.

For more info, reach out to Officer Alex Weiske:
📧 [email protected]

Let’s come together, celebrate community, and make memories!
— Village of Somerset

07/09/2025

FRIDAY, July 11, 2025 — CONCERT TRAFFIC ALERT
Expect Delays in Village of Somerset

Traffic Congestion Times:
Ingress: 2:00–7:00 PM — Main Street, Spring Street, Francis Street, River Street, Sunrise Drive
Egress: 10:30 PM–12:00 AM — Main Street, Spring Street, Sunrise Drive

Venue Entrance:
All event attendees should use the north entrance via Spring Street (County Road I) as directed by the venue.

Parking Restrictions:
No street parking will be allowed on Main Street, Spring Street, Depot Street, Francis Street, River Street, Hud Street, Vanasse Street, Germain Street, Garfield Street, Meadow Lane, Somerset Lane, Sunrise Drive, Cloutier Drive, and surrounding village streets from Noon to Midnight.

No parking permits will be issued for these areas this year. See the map below — shaded/highlighted areas show where parking will be restricted for the event.

Exceptions apply for vehicles visiting downtown businesses without off-street parking.

To report a parking violation, contact Somerset PD at 715-247-3319.

Somerset Police, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, and mutual aid partners will be on site to help ensure a safe event. This traffic and parking plan will be adjusted as needed based on feedback and community needs. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to minimize impacts and ensure a safe event for all.

For additional concert information, visit the Somerset Amphitheater website or page.

Upcoming Concerts:
Friday, August 15, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.
Somerset Police Department

06/18/2025

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 — CONCERT TRAFFIC ALERT
Expect Delays in Somerset

Traffic Congestion Times:
Ingress: 4:00–7:00 PM — Main Street, Spring Street, Francis Street, River Street, Sunrise Drive
Egress: 10:30 PM–12:00 AM — Main Street, Spring Street, Sunrise Drive

Venue Entrance:
All event attendees should use the north entrance at 1830 Spring Street, Somerset, WI 54025 as directed by the venue.

Parking Restrictions:
No street parking will be allowed on Main Street, Spring Street, Depot Street, Francis Street, River Street, Hud Street, Vanasse Street, Germain Street, Garfield Street, Meadow Lane, Somerset Lane, Sunrise Drive, Cloutier Drive, and surrounding village streets from Noon to Midnight.

No parking permits will be issued for these areas this year. See the map below — shaded/highlighted areas show where parking will be restricted for the event.

Exceptions apply for vehicles visiting downtown businesses without off-street parking.

To report a parking violation, contact Somerset PD at 715-247-3319.

Somerset Police, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, and mutual aid partners will be on site to help ensure a safe event. This traffic and parking plan will be adjusted as needed based on feedback and community needs. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to minimize impacts and ensure a safe event for all.

For additional concert information, visit the Somerset Amphitheater website or page.

Upcoming Concerts:
Friday, July 11, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.
Somerset Police Department

06/06/2025

PEA SOUP DAY PARADE
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (Starts at 11:00am)

WHERE: Starting at the roundabout by the schools – heading up Sunrise Drive to Main Street and then turning left, going through downtown and ending at Main Street // Depot Street.

PARKING SITUATION: (SEE ATTACHED MAP)
Parking will be restricted ***starting at 9:00am on Saturday, June 7, 2025*** along the parade route. Parking will also be restricted via the thru-traffic / bypass re-route. Some people may find it convenient to park in the Dick’s Fresh Market / RCU Parking lot and walk across the bridge for an easy-in / easy out experience.

There will be limited temporary HANDICAP PARKING at the Village Hall and Village Park.

The High School and Middle School parking lot will be used for staging floats / participants in the parade. It will be likely limited to parade participants and their families.

Additional off-street parking maybe available next to the high school (bus lot), at Larry Forrest Park, Village Park and the Village Hall parking lot.

TRAFFIC BY-PASS/Detour:
During the parade, EAST / WEST traffic will be able to bypass the parade route via: Main Street // Francis Street, Spring Street, River Streets, back to Main Street (and vice versa).

NORTH / SOUTH traffic may wait for us to open Cloutier Dr / Depot St or may find other alternatives around town (i.e. through the School District or Hwy 35/64). The north/south by-pass will be opened once the end of the parade reaches the intersection of Sunrise and Cloutier.

WEATHER FORCAST:
Upper 60s to lower 70s with a chance of rain

CANDY FORCAST:
100% chance of candy

THANK YOU:
We appreciate all the patience, support and hard work that it takes to put on such an event.

If you'd like to have breakfast with us on Saturday before the parade, we'll be up at the Fire Hall for their Pancake Breakfast!

We are looking forward to a safe and successful Pea Soup Days Weekend!

Joel Trepczyk
Somerset PD

04/28/2025

From our Emergency Management Team:
We are encouraging all in St. Croix County to prepare for the possibility of strong storms today. The National Weather service has our county at risk level 4/5 "Moderate Risk" for severe storms today. Round #1 is currently moving across MN into WI over the next few hours. Large hail remains the primary threat, though localized instances of damaging wind are also possible. Round #2 is the main event and will develop across western MN this afternoon and move east through the evening commute into western WI. Approximate timing is 4-7pm. All hazards are possible, including the risk for strong tornadoes.

Please stay tuned to WATCH and WARNING information today. Now is the time to prepare!
-Ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings: NOAA weather radio, local TV and radio, mobile phone, Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled, Internet, pay attention and move indoors when you hear outdoor siren
-Keep electronic devices charged
-Determine your safe places to shelter identify an interior space in your home, such as a lower-level bathroom or basement away from windows
-Be prepared for potential power outages
-Have a communication plan
-Turn off the do not disturb on your mobile phone, especially at night, so you receive emergency alerts
-Make sure you have an emergency supply kit (food, water, first aid kit, flashlight/batteries, money, prescriptions, extra clothing, important documents, pet care items)
- Follow NWS Twin Cities: http://www.facebook.com/NWSTwinCities

Be Prepared and Be Safe.

10/22/2024

Join us for a benefit for former Chief/Sergeant/SRO/Coach/Officer TJ Sirovatka who dedicated the majority of his professional career to the Village of Somerset!

BENEFIT INFORMATION!!

09/05/2024

Thursday 09/05/24 AND Friday 09/06/2024

CONCERT TRAFFIC – Expect Delays
Estimated congestion times:
Ingress: 3:00pm – 6:00pm - Congestion expected on Main Street and Spring Street

Egress: 10:30pm – 12:00am - Heavy congestion expected on Main Street, Spring Street and Depot Street

***Locals may find it beneficial to use side streets to navigate around congestion. If an intersection is blocked off by an officer – please use the next available cross street to get to your destination. ***

PARKING RESTRICTIONS (from Noon – Midnight on 09/05 and 09/06):
There will be no parking on Village Streets unless the vehicle is registered to the Village of Somerset. There will be an exception for vehicles patronizing downtown businesses who don’t have off-street parking available.

If you believe someone is in violation of the parking restriction, you can contact Somerset Police Department at 715-247-3319 to speak to the officer on duty who can investigate the violation.
Somerset Police Department will be assisted by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding mutual aid partners during this event. We appreciate the community partnership/support and look forward to a safe and successful event!

Additional concert info can be found via the Somerset Amphitheater Website and their page.

Respectfully,
Joel J. Trepczyk
Somerset Police Department

07/29/2024

****** Updated Location ******
**Veterans’ Memorial Park**
601 Hud St, Somerset, WI 54025
Parking available in Christ Lutheran Church parking lot

Life Link Helicopter: 4pm - 4:30pm
SCCSO Armored Vehicle (MRAP): 4:15pm - 4:45pm
SCCSO K9 Demo: 4:45pm - 5:15pm

UPCOMING EVENT!

National Night Out: natw.org
Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Veterans Memorial Park

Life Link will be there from 4:00pm - 4:30pm if you want to watch them land / take - off and tour their aircraft!

National Night Out is a national Community Policing Initiative which provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

FREE food, K9 Demo, Squad Car/Fire Truck Demos and more! Numerous community partners/sponsors will be present! Good time guaranteed or your money back! (It's free 🙂).

This event is made possible by donations from local businesses. Additional questions can be directed to Officer Alex Weiske: [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

Village of Somerset