Sheboygan burglary: Thieves took firearms, weapon accessories, electronics
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are investigating a burglary in which numerous firearms, accessories and several other electronic devices were stolen.The firearms stolen include:
Police arrest three after man is stabbed at Sheboygan tavern
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police arrested three people after officers were dispatched to SheVegas tavern on Michigan Ave.
CHARGED: 23-year-old man accused in shooting that injured two in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- 23-year-old Damon Smith is facing charges in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 29th in Sheboygan.Smith faces the following charges:
Sheboygan police arrest 22-year-old man in connection with double shooting
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police say a 22-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on November 29th.Shortly after 2:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of S. 10th Street.Police responding to the scene discovered a 25-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man had been shot during a disturbance.The man was transported to Milwaukee for treatment of his injuries.The woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and released.Police say their investigation is ongoing.
ARRESTED: Suspect in custody in connection with two recent gas station robberies in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police say a suspect is in custody in connection with two recent gas station robberies.Police arrested the 20-year-old man on Sunday, November 30th shortly before noon.Police say they were acting on information provided by citizens when arresting the man.
Two people shot, wounded in Sheboygan early Saturday
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are investigating a shooting in which two people were wounded near 10th and Indiana early Saturday, November 29th.The shooting happened shortly after 2 a.m. Police say the only suspect information available is that the suspects are two black males who wore hooded sweatshirts with the hoods pulled up over their heads.Anyone with information concerning this crime is asked to contact the Sheboygan Police Department at 920-459-3333.
Sheboygan police seeking suspect following armed robbery at Citgo station
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are seeking a suspect following an armed robbery at the Citgo station on S. 14th Street.Police were called to the scene around 9:40 p.m. Monday, November 24th.According to police, a masked man entered the store, displayed a firearm and demanded cash.
Sheboygan school closed due to standoff in the area; suspect now in custody
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department says they have taken a 21-year-old man into custody following an overnight standoff at a home near 10th and Oakland.
Sheboygan police: Man attacked, robbed near 9th & Michigan Avenue
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in the 1900 block of N. 9th Street Tuesday, October 21st.Police say a male victim reported that two male suspects followed him up N. 9th Street, from the area of Michigan Avenue before attacking him and stealing some of his property.The suspects were both wearing dark clothing.The investigation is ongoing, and at this point it is unknown if the subjects involved were known to each other.The police department is asking anyone who heard or saw something suspicious at that location and time to call 920-459-3333.
Milwaukee, Sheboygan police team up with FedEx to intercept drug delivery; Sheboygan man charged
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- A 30-year-old Sheboygan man has been charged after the Milwaukee Police Department and Sheboygan Police Department teamed up with FedEx in order to intercept a drug delivery.Anthony Benzschawel now faces one felony count of possession with intent to delivery THC (1,000 to 2,500 grams).A criminal complaint filed against Benzschawel says Sheboygan police on October 3rd learned of a package that had been intercepted by a Milwaukee police detective.
Sheboygan "Explorers" leave "report cards" on vehicles to prevent thefts, and the program's a success!
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- It is an effort to prevent thefts from vehicles, and it involves young law enforcement "Explorers." Police in Sheboygan say the "Vehicle Courtesy Check" program has been a success.The courtesy checks, conducted with the help of the Sheboygan Police Law Enforcement Explorer Post, are intended to reinforce the simple steps vehicle owners can take to substantially reduce their chances of becoming a victim of theft.
Sheboygan police search for robbery suspect, can you help?
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are calling on the public to help in their search for an armed robbery suspect.Officials say around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th, a man walked into Fischer's Food and Liquor on S. 12th St.
Sheboygan groom accused of beating his bride just after their wedding
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- 26-year-old Jeffrey Schuette faces two counts of misdemeanor battery for allegedly beating his new bride on the night of their wedding.According to the criminal complaint, Schuette and his new bride got married on Saturday, August 16th.
Father charged after toddler found half-naked, wandering the streets
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A half-naked toddler is found roaming a neighborhood in a dirty diaper.
Police seeking assistance in locating dog that bit Sheboygan woman
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a dog that bit a Sheboygan woman.According to Sheboygan police, the woman stated that a brown "pit bull-type" dog wandered into her yard on Monday, August 18th around 2 p.m.According to the woman, the dog appeared friendly, so she began petting it.
Vehicle "report cards:" Young police "Explorers" teaming up with officers to prevent thefts from vehicles
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) – Sheboygan Police Explorers are launching a new program aimed at preventing thefts from vehicles.The “Vehicle Courtesy Check” program will team up youth law enforcement Explorers with the department’s neighborhood officers and Explorer advisors to inspect vehicles parked in public spaces.They will be looking for obvious risk factors of thefts such as unlocked doors, open windows, or valuable items like purses, GPS units, or cell phones left out in the open.“Thefts from vehicles are one of the most prevalent types of theft, and the vast majority of those thefts involve items left in plain view inside of unlocked vehicles,” said Sheboygan Police Sergeant Kurt Zempel. “Our hope is that through the vehicle courtesy check program, we can reach out to community members and prevent them from becoming victims of theft,” he said.Zempel said he sees the program as an opportunity to reinforce the crime prevention practices for those people who already are sure to secure their valuables and vehicles, as well as a way to discuss better prevention habits for owners of vehicles who fail the courtesy inspections.Explorers will leave a courtesy check card on all inspected vehicles, thanking the owners of passing vehicles for their help in preventing crime and reminding owners of failing vehicles that they can have an impact on their likelihood of victimization.
Sheboygan police dispatched to home for disturbance involving fake gun
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police arrested a woman after a disturbance at a house apparently involving a fake gun.Officials say just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th, officers were called to a home near 7th and Mead.
ARRESTED: Sheboygan police arrest driver involved in hit-and-run accident
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police located and arrested the driver involved in a hit-and-run accident that occurred Saturday, July 12th..According to police, the suspect driver struck a pedestrian around 2:30 a.m. in the area of N. 7th Street and Huron.Officials say the suspect vehicle had been parked, then sped away, striking a pedestrian.The pedestrian did not sustain significant injuries.Authorities say a citizen tip was instrumental in locating and identifying the suspect and vehicle.
Pedestrian struck by driver, Sheboygan police ask for help locating driver
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident.A pedestrian was struck during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 12th, possibly about 2:30 am, in the neighborhood of N. 7th St.
Sheboygan police: Man injured following crash near 17th & River Park Road
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Fire Department responded to the area of 17th and River Park Road early Friday morning, July 11th for the report of a vehicle in a tree near the river.