Operating as usual
Remember our Fallen: Interagency 9/11 Workout
Members of the Sturgeon Bay PD, U.S. Coast Guard, and CrossFit completed a 9/11 workout, which began at 0959 hours.
The workout is called "The Danz" in memory of NYPD Police Officer Vincent Danz who lost his life on 9/11. Vincent was also a member of the U.S Coast Guard.
#NeverForget
We remember them all.
8 EMTs/Paramedics
60 Police Officers
343 Firefighters
2997 Civilians
#NeverForget
#UnitedWeStand
Always remember... On this day... 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning tomorrow.
343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives.
None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same.
As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
It is all too easy to take for granted the "little things" but these are the "things" that truly matter. Breathe today and slow down... appreciate the people and aspects of life that you rush by ever too often. Hold a door, give a compliment, do something for someone... no matter how small it may be... do the good. It DOES matter.
DON'T Steal Political Signs!
Sturgeon Bay PD is continuing to receive complaints of political yard signs being stolen & damaged throughout our community.
Candidate signs from all sides have been taken. Anyone caught removing or damaging signs from yards will be properly charged or cited. Please respect others property in the community.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
With COVID-19, people's daily life has changed. Please remember, you matter, and there are resources. Often, people are afraid to seek help. If you or somebody you know is struggling, please seek the resources available. #endthestigma
Door County Crisis Hotline: (920) 746-2588
National Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Emergency: 911 (Police)
Sturgeon Bay Police Officers are there 24/7 to respond to crisis within our community. The police officers on our agency care and will drop everything to respond to a community member in need. Do not hesitate to call us.
Door County Human Services have amazing staff and social workers that are available 24/7. We work with these social workers every day to make an impact in somebody's life.
You matter. We're there if you need us.
#NotAlone
The temperature is dropping faster than a speeder seeing a police officer. 🚔
Have a great Tuesday, Sturgeon Bay! We're there if you need us.
Have a great Labor Day from the Sturgeon Bay Police Department!!
You should get a ride home.
Sturgeon Bay Police Officers and Door County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrested multiple people last night for drunk driving throughout Sturgeon Bay & Door County. We will continue to look for impaired drivers.
It's not worth it.
#DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver continues through Labor Day Weekend.
Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
We are wishing everyone a great & safe Labor Day Weekend! We expect heavier traffic throughout Sturgeon Bay & Door County. Please be patient and follow the law when driving.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be going through Labor Day Weekend. Do not drink & drive. Our agency will be proactively looking for impaired drivers and arresting those over the limit.
Be safe this weekend. We don't want to meet by accident. We're there if you need us!!
#DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver
#BeSafe
CRIME SOLVED
Good old-fashioned boots on the ground police work led officers to a 19-year-old Sturgeon Bay man in connection with the spray painting of the Door County Republican Party Headquarters on Egg Harbor Rd in Sturgeon Bay early Sunday morning, August 30th. Officers followed up with a witness who saw a tan colored or lighter colored SUV near the headquarters building and also developed key pieces of information as the investigation unfolded. The man also admitted to spray painting several Republican political signs on Egg Harbor Rd. He was issued a Misdemeanor citation for Criminal Damage to Property and will appear in court on October 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Have a great Monday, Sturgeon Bay!
We're there if you need us!
It's official, we need to make a Facebook Post.
Everyone has different opinions, politics, viewpoints, etc. Often, people will express these views on their own property. These are established and guaranteed rights that EVERYONE has.
Our agency has had an increase in people vandalizing, stealing, and breaking yard signs. Last night, the Republican Party of Door County Office was vandalized. (On that note, if you have any information on this crime please call our office, as we are seeking those offenders).
If you are caught damaging, vandalizing, and trespassing on someone's property, you will be cited and/or arrested.
🚔 Ride with the Lights! 🚔
Police Officers, Deputies, and State Troopers throughout Northeastern Wisconsin led a "chase" from Harley Davidson- Green Bay to Harley Davidson- Appleton. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department was happy to participate!
Alongside local law enforcement were hundreds of motorcycles, muscle cars, vintage cars, and luxury rides. All money raised from this event will support the Lights Of Christmas NE Wisconsin!!
Just blew a .08 or above? Then you just blew $10k.
That’s the average cost of an OWI considering fines, court costs, attorney fees, higher insurance rates, etc. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin looking for impaired drivers.
Please - Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
⛈️⛈️ Severe Weather ⛈️⛈️
US National Weather Service Green Bay Wisconsin
Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. These storms will have the potential to become severe and produce damaging winds, large hail, and possibly an isolated tornado. In addition to the severe risk, locally heavy rain will accompany any of the storms and may lead to localized flooding. The afternoon storm development will depend on how quickly the morning storms clear out of the region. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts and update plans as necessary.
**OUTDATED**
🐾 On #NationalDogDay we can't forget Door County K9 Odinn! Keeping Door County safe! 🐾
Alright you get in the back tonight...I got this!!!🐾
PRESS RELEASE
HOMICIDE
On Tuesday morning, August 25th, at about 12:30 a.m., Sturgeon Bay Police officers were dispatched to 1834 Florida Street, Apartment C for a stabbing.
Officers arrived within 3 minutes and noticed a female in the front yard of that residence who stated twice to officers, “I stabbed her.” She told officers the injured woman was in the hallway to their upstairs apartment.
The female was taken into custody without incident. She was later identified as 52-year-old Susan Soukup.
A second officer entered the apartment and noticed a female lying on her stomach in the hallway with multiple stab wounds to her back and a severe laceration to her neck. He began life saving measures until EMS arrived. She was transported to Door County Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m. She was 32 years old.
The victim and Soukup were roommates.
The Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin State Crime Lab was called to process the scene.
Susan Soukup appeared in court this afternoon on a charge of First-Degree Intentional Homicide. The court found probable cause exists for the State to take jurisdiction and a 1-million-dollar cash bond was set. Soukup’s Initial appearance is scheduled for August 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
Prepared and authorized by: Captain Dan Brinkman
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Whether it’s caused by alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, impaired drivers endanger everyone. To make roadways safer for all travelers, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are watching for impaired drivers as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign now through Labor Day.
Press Release:
On Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 3:30am, Sturgeon Bay Police Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle struck a tree on the west side of Sturgeon Bay. Officers located the vehicle involved with a male and female standing by the vehicle. The suspects fled on foot as soon as the officer approached. The officer pursued them but lost sight of them. During this time, a Door County Sheriff’s Deputy observed the two suspects running away from the scene, but lost sight of them. As the investigation unfolded, officers learned the suspects entered a residential garage on the city’s east side and had stolen this vehicle.
At 6:25am, officers were dispatched to a west side residence for a second stolen vehicle. Using GPS, the vehicle owner was able to track the vehicle to the 200 block of Thorn Street. The vehicle was located with no one around. Door County K9 Odin and his handler responded to the scene to track the suspects.
At 7:01am, as officers and deputies continued their search, a third vehicle was reported stolen from a residence on the city’s west side. At about 8:00am, a police officer was searching an east side apartment complex. The officer spotted the vehicle driving in his direction and the officer identified the suspects as the same male and female from the previous vehicle thefts. The vehicle drove around the apartment complex and parked. The suspects fled on foot.
Officers pursued the suspects on foot toward the 900 block of Egg Harbor Road and Georgia Street. At this time, the suspects split up. The female continued to flee on foot and the male suspect stole a fourth vehicle from a residence on Georgia Street. The male suspect fled at a high rate of speed through a large parking lot off of Egg Harbor Road where two police officers were on foot. The suspect drove the vehicle at a high rate of speed directly at two police officers who were on foot in the parking lot. The officers evaded the vehicle as it sped by within 20 feet of them.
The male suspect continued to flee at a high rate of speed on Jefferson Street before crashing into a building in the 200 block of North 7th Avenue. The suspect ran from the vehicle but was soon taken into custody after a citizen called in a report of a suspicious male near where the crash occurred. The female suspect was taken into custody after a citizen called about a suspicious female outside a residence in the 800 block of Georgia Street.
No law enforcement officers, community members, or suspects were injured during this incident.
The following charges are being recommended to the District Attorney’s Office on a 17-year-old male and a 17-year-old female. Other charges may follow as the investigation concludes.
- Operate a Vehicle without Owner’s Consent 2 Felony counts and 2 Misdemeanor counts
- Resisting/Obstructing an Officer
- Burglary
- Battery or Threat to Law Enforcement Officer
- Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Fail to Notify Police of an Accident
- Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude an Officer
The Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to thank the citizens who called in tips after reading our Facebook post requesting your help in locating the suspects. This is a great example of the police department and the community working in partnership with each other.
Prepared by: Officer Brandon Shew
Authorized by: Captain Dan Brinkman
Welcome School Resource Officer Derek JennerJohn!
Meet your new School Resource Officer (SRO) Derek JennerJohn! SRO JennerJohn will begin the 2020 school year serving the Sturgeon Bay School District.
SRO JennerJohn graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from UW Oshkosh in Criminal Justice. After graduating, SRO JennerJohn became a Sturgeon Bay Police Officer serving his hometown.
Officer Jennerjohn has been involved in many teams, such as the Door County Marine Patrol and Door County SWAT team. In addition, SRO JennerJohn is a big brother in the Bigs with Badges program and Advisor with the Sturgeon Bay Police Cadet program.
UPDATE:
APPREHENDED! Thank you, Sturgeon Bay! Someone saw our post, called the police, and both were arrested.
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The Sturgeon Bay Police Department is actively searching for two suspects. These suspects have stolen multiple vehicles, crashed multiple vehicles, and evaded law enforcement.
The first suspect can be described as a Hispanic female, 17 years old, brown hair, 5'05 and around 132 pounds. She was last seen wearing a light blue shirt with gray leggings.
The second suspect can be described as a tall Indian Male, possibly 5'08, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, and white tennis shoes.
These suspects were last seen on Sturgeon Bay's east side. At this time, their location is unknown. Please lock your vehicles and property. If you see anything suspicious, call 911.
Released By: Officer B. Shew #213
Now we want to meet Moose from the U.S. Coast Guard!!
#WakeUpWednesday It's an alarm clock. No it's the search and rescue alarm. No it's just Moose the Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay mascot. #doglife
Another job opportunity with our partners at the Door County Sheriff's Office!
Looking for a rewarding career opportunity, consider joining our team! If interested, click on the link below to find out more information.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/codoor/jobs/2828616/security-corrections-deputy-part-time?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
A perfect way to end a great weekend!
🌈 Destination Door County 🌈
If you're in Door County right now, look up!
Just a reminder for the work commute this morning. Let's not meet by accident!
We're there if you need us!
NBC26
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the NBC 26 viewing area until 7PM tonight. Any thunderstorm that would develop could contain gusty wind or some hail. The main window will be through the afternoon and very early evening.
You can check the Live Interactive Radar here => https://www.nbc26.com/weather/radar
COMMUNITY RELEASE: REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER
See the attached release regarding Tobin Wendt.
Happy U.S. Coast Guard Day!! We're proud to be a U.S Coast Guard City. Thank you to those that serve!!
Thank You Dairy Queen!!
Owners Matt & Jessica Zeratsky generously donated DQ tokens to the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. Our police officers will be able to hand these out to the youth in our community during positive interactions! These coins are good for free ice cream at the Sturgeon Bay Dairy Queen. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department appreciates your community support!
Officer Snover was having some fun while at Under the Stars, Downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Thank you Spencer Gustafson District 4 for capturing this moment! We love working for this community.
#MaskUpDoorCounty
We're there if you need us!
Joint Informational Release- Face Covering Order
Our approach has been and will continue to be to help educate, help clarify questions relating to the order, consult with the proper governing authority, and evaluate each complaint on a case by case basis. Compliance by the public is of course the avenue we have asked of our citizens in all matters during the pandemic and that has not changed.
We encourage everyone to take precautions to keep themselves and others safe. We also understand and recognize different viewpoints and we are doing everything we can to protect people from becoming sick, while also protecting the individual rights of our citizens.
In order to provide some clarification, please be advised Door County Law Enforcement simply doesn’t have the personnel available to respond to complaints of individuals violating the Governor’s mandate. Door County Law Enforcement will continue to respond to reports or complaints from a business owner, manager or other premise owner who has already requested that an individual leave a premise for failing to comply with the face covering mandate as it relates to that specific premise. We anticipate that these circumstances will be rare, but enforcement is necessary under these circumstances because they are situations where a disturbance may be likely. This enforcement response is consistent with most, if not all, of the other law enforcement agencies throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Please do not contact the Door County Communications Center to report people not wearing face coverings, as they, too, are very busy handling urgent law enforcement, EMS, and fire-related calls.
We’ve already received numerous calls on what should be done if an individual isn’t wearing a face covering. The Governor’s FAQs related to this order states as follows:
What do I do if I see someone not wearing a mask, even though they should be? Nothing. Some people have conditions or circumstances that would make wearing a cloth face covering difficult or dangerous. Just wear your mask and stay six feet away.
At this time, it is not clear who the Governor has designated to be responsible for the primary enforcement of the face covering mandate. We anticipate the Governor’s Office and/or the Wisconsin Attorney General’s office will provide clarification regarding the enforcement of the Governor’s executive order within the next few days.
Please know, during this time of uncertainty for individuals and families, we will do our best to offer the services and support our community needs. We appreciate the willingness of our citizens to comply with the order and recommendations of the various agencies overseeing this unprecedented health emergency, and for doing their part to help our community navigate through this difficult time.
Sheriff Tammy Sternard
Chief Arleigh Porter
District Attorney Colleen Nordin
Attorney Jon Pinkert
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With all the health concerns, we had to make a few changes! Remember: - Try to have less contact with people (handshaking, etc.) - Remember social distancing - Try to be around crowds with less then 10 people - Wash your hands, vehicles, house, etc. - Be a great community member and watch out for the elderly. - Don't buy out the stores... other people need stuff too! - Don't travel if you don't need to. We'll get past this soon. Stay healthy, Sturgeon Bay. We’re there if you need us! #StopTheSpread
Don't forget.... Today is Valentine's Day!! Remember to tell that special someone you care. Even if that means a last minute Hallmark stop on the way home from work... Have a great weekend, Sturgeon Bay!
Press Release: Hit & Run Crash On Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 8:44pm a hit and run crash occurred in the City of Sturgeon Bay. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department is attempting to identify a Silver Chevrolet Silverado. At this time, there is no vehicle registration plate identified or a specific individual responsible. This hit and run crash occurred downtown Sturgeon Bay on the 300 block of Kentucky Street in a parking lot directly across from Poh’s Bar. This is inbetween North 3rd Avenue and North 4th Avenue. The individual that caused this crash is definitely aware of the incident. The crash caused thousands of dollars in damage to the victim’s vehicle. We are looking to have a conversation with the person responsible. If you know any information in regards to this incident, please contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at: (920) 746-2450. End of Release. Prepared by: Officer Brandon Shew Authority: Captain Daniel Brinkman
BODY CAM FOOTAGE: With the heavy amount of snow that hit Sturgeon Bay, we had to make some quick changes to our vehicle patrol. These 2 cylinder, 2 stroke machines can get us from Point A to Point B very quickly. With over 100HP, the Blue Falcon will definetly grab the attention of our citizens. Don't worry Sturgeon Bay, Snowmageddon won't keep us down. We're there if you need us!
Snow & ice= Slippery Driving Conditions Snow, ice & walking on the sidewalk= Police Officer slipping on the ice If out and about today, take it slow. We had some light rain which caused icy roadways. Turn on your headlights, slow down, and keep some distance. We're there if you need us!
SNOWBALL FIGHTS!! We heard the Wausau Police Department has been dealing with the inaccurate reporting that it is "illegal" to have a snowball fight in their City. Sturgeon Bay Residents: you can DEFINITELY have a snowball fight in the City of Sturgeon Bay. There are three rules: - Have fun - Don't throw them at moving cars. - Don't throw them at someone that doesn't want to be hit We're there if you need us!
PSA: 7 Deer Season Driving Tips! With some of these safety tips, you could reduce the risk of hitting a deer! #1, Be cautious driving during dusk or dawn. Deer are more active during those times! #2, Pay attention at those deer crossing signs. #3, Ope, If you see a deer, there might be more! #4, Unlike the officer in the video, take precautions when driving at night........ #5, Don't swerve to hit a deer. (Disclaimer: Officers on the SBPD don't move live deer). Stay in your lane and try to slow down. #6, Also...make sure you have vehicle insurance and comprehensive insurance for deer collisions. (vehicle insurance is the law in Wisconsin). #7, Report a deer-vehicle crash to law enforcement. Officers will take the report for your insurance company! (No deer were harmed in the making of this video)
After a long journey and time away from family, welcome home to the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay. Hope you have a great first weekend home! Hope everyone has a great, safe weekend also and stay warm!
Nightshift was involved in a foot pursuit. This little guy decided to run away from home! After evading officers, she was later found by her owner. Officers gave her a warning for resisting arrest. 🐶 🐕
PRESS RELEASE: Vehicle Pursuit with Injury 03/16/2019, 2:20am An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the west side of Sturgeon Bay for a vehicle that was traveling across the Michigan Street Bridge with heavy front end damage. The vehicle was also sparking, missing a tire, and appeared to have just been involved in an accident. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers began to pursue the vehicle through Sturgeon Bay’s West side. During the pursuit, one squad car lost control on a patch of ice which caused a near collision. The vehicle pursuit ended on the 200 block of West Spruce Street, where the vehicle pulled into a driveway and hit a snowbank. The vehicle was still in gear. The suspect inside the vehicle jumped out the passenger side and ran on foot towards a residence, in an attempt to elude law enforcement. At that time, officers were involved in a foot pursuit after the suspect. During the foot pursuit, the suspect ran up steps to a residence. An officer attempted to physically bring him to the ground and stop him from getting inside. Another officer deployed a Taser at the suspect to stop his resistance. The suspect was actively attempting to get inside of a residence to flee law enforcement and actively resisting arrest. During the struggle, the suspect fell off the steps to the residence, which caused an injury to his head and neck. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by Door County Emergency Services and later transported to a hospital in Green Bay, WI. No officers were injured during the incident. The suspect’s injuries are not life threatening and he has been released from the hospital. Officers later located a crash scene, where the suspect had hit a parked vehicle and fled. The suspect was interviewed at a later date regarding the incident. The suspect, a 38 year old Sturgeon Bay man, is being referred for the following offenses: - Operate under the Influence, 1st Offense - Fleeing
DRIVE SAFE! We have been spoiled with the great weather and forgot what it's like to drive in the snowy conditions. Take your time getting to your destination this afternoon into the evening with the blowing snow and icy roads. Be safe and have a great weekend!
The video depicts what Sturgeon Bay Police Officers do each and every day. It also provides a glimpse as to some of the many opportunities the department offers to its Officers. The video is constantly being updated with new and exciting material. We would like to thank the band Skillet for allowing us to use their hit song "Hero" in this video.
Driving Under The Influence (DUI)- The Harsh Realities Of Driving While Intoxicated (Warning Very Graphic). Created by the Australian Government.
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36 S Neenah Ave
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1201 S Duluth Ave
Door County Emergency Services
916 N. 14th Ave
Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay
2501 Canal Rd
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