Turtle Lake Police Department

10/12/2022

Friendly Reminder this harvest season - You cannot pass a farm tractor in a no passing zone.

10/02/2022

08/19/2022

Chief Gabe was pretty excited when the Indian Motors Bike Ride took a stop in Turtle Lake. We are thankful for a great partnership with the Barron County Sheriff's Department coming to assist with traffic!

08/16/2022

Turtle Lake Police Dept. to participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from August 17 through Labor Day

The Turtle Lake Police Dept. is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin and the nation during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Wednesday, August 17 through Labor Day.

Officers will work together during this time to take impaired drivers off the roads and keep everyone safe as the summer travel season wraps up.

“Our goal is to keep our roads safe from the dangers of impaired driving. Deaths and injuries due to impaired driving are preventable. We want to make sure all travelers reach their destinations safely,” Chief Al Gabe said.

Someone is killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin. Last year in Wisconsin, there were 6,368 alcohol-related crashes, including 166 deaths. Alcohol contributed to more than a quarter of all traffic fatalities.

Drug-impaired drivers are also putting people in danger on the roads. A driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised by drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medications. Last year, there were 2,094 drug-related crashes that caused 74 deaths.

Wisconsin law enforcement officers have special training to combat impaired driving:

- 6,382 police officers trained in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement to help detect and remove impaired drivers from the roads

- 365 highly trained Drug Recognition Experts - among the most in the nation

- 25 multi-jurisdictional high-visibility enforcement task forces operating throughout the year, across the state

“Drunk driving is never acceptable, especially when there are so many safe alternatives to get home,” Turtle Lake Police Dept. said. “We need commitment from our community members that they’ll keep the streets free of impaired drivers so that everyone can have a safe summer and Labor Day holiday.”

Everyone should plan ahead for safe travel:

- If you plan to celebrate, identify a sober designated driver, or find a safe alternative way home. Never allow someone who is impaired to get behind the wheel.

- Protect yourself and your passengers every time you travel. Buckle up, phone down. Watch your speed and eliminate distractions.

- If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. Provide as much detail as possible on the driver, vehicle, and location.

- Download the free Drive Sober mobile app from the WisDOT website. The app includes a “find a ride” feature to help locate mass transit and taxi services.

- Some bars and restaurants have programs to provide patrons a safe ride home.

08/03/2022

We are all smiles here at the Police Department this morning! We want to thank everyone that came out last night and enjoyed National Night Out. We also want to thank our local businesses and sponsors. Without you, this event would not be possible!

Enjoy some of our favorite photos from last night! Do you have photos from last night? Share them with us in the comments

08/02/2022

Chris Kroeze is in the house! Chris played at our very first National Night Out and decided to return for Chief Gabe’s last National Night Out!!!

08/02/2022

EDIT: We are aware of the possibility of rain this evening. We will still be in the park! We have pavilions and shelters for everyone to stand under while it rains. Make sure to bring a lawn chair for some special entertainment tonight!!

Preparations for National Night Out are in full swing!! Local celebrity Ricky Anderson is here testing out the games for tonight!!

We will see you in the Village Park from 5-8. Free food! Games! Local Businesses! Entertainment! And of course… PRIZES!!

08/01/2022

Although we haven't been posting drug finds lately trust us we are still finding them. Over the weekend we were fortunate to have extra officers on duty all weekend. We tried to make the most of it. From Friday at 4 pm to Saturday at 11 pm we had a total of 7 drug cases and 9 arrests. The drugs ranged from Ma*****na, M**h, and even Co***ne. The Officers at this department pride themselves on being proactive!! P.S. We hope to see you at National Night Out tomorrow!!

07/29/2022

As we put the final touches on next week's event, we also want to thank our sponsors. Without them, this event could not even be possible! From well-established businesses to businesses that haven't even opened yet, they all believe in the mission and value of National Night Out. Be sure to stop and say hi to them on Tuesday Night!

07/26/2022

Here's a message from Chief Al Gabe about National Night Out!!

- Tuesday, August 2nd from 5 to 8
- Free Food
- Tons of prizes donated from local businesses!
- Live Entertainment
- Meet your local first responders