Suspended without pay: Two Sheboygan PD officers accused of OWI are disciplined
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Two Sheboygan police officers have received unpaid suspensions after they were arrested back in December 2013 -- accused of OWI.On December 4th, 2013, two off-duty officers reported they were involved in an accident at the intersection of Superior Avenue and North Taylor Drive in the city of Sheboygan.On-duty officers responded, and began an investigation of the accident.Both off-duty officers were arrested for OWI and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration.Sheboygan PD initiated an internal investigation immediately.On May 28th, both officers' civil cases were finalized in Sheboygan Municipal Court, and the internal investigation was subsequently completed.Both officers were found to have violated department rules.In imposing discipline, both the seriousness of the offense and the employees' work records were taken into consideration.Ryan Walloch received a 15-day unpaid suspension, and Stephen Schnabel received a 30-day unpaid suspension.Sheboygan PD says immediately following the incident and throughout the investigation, both officers acknowledged the seriousness of the offense, expressed remorse, and apologized for and took responsibility for their actions.In a statement, Sheboygan PD says: "The Sheboygan Police Department has reinforced with our employees the seriousness of operating while intoxicated, the negative impact it has on our community, our role in both mitigating its impact and changing the culture around alcohol abuse, as well as the potential negative consequences internally for engaging in this behavior.The Sheboygan Police Department understands the importance of earning and maintaining the public's trust.
Dogs bite woman, search is on for animals' owner
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of two dogs, one of which was involved in a dog bite on Thursday, June 5th.The dogs are described as brown Boxer-type dogs that were being walked by an adult woman around 50 years old and a male juvenile approximately 15 years old.The incident occurred near N 22nd St and Superior Ave around 7:43 p.m. on Thursday.
Shots fired on basketball court at Sheboygan's Kiwanis Park
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Shots were fired on a basketball court at Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan on Saturday evening, May 31st.The Sheboygan Police Department received multiple 911 calls around 9 p.m. Officers arrived within minutes and interviewed numerous witnesses.No one was injured during the incident and the suspects had fled the scene.Officials say the suspects involved appear to be familiar with each other.
Police: Sheboygan man hit two parked cars, a squad car and a chain-link fence!
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police have arrested a 20-year-old man after they say he hit two parked cars, a squad car and a fence early Wednesday morning, May 14th.Police say around 3:30 a.m., they received a report of a hit-and-run collision involving two parked cars in the 1200 block of South 10th Street.Earlier, an officer had stopped the offending vehicle for a traffic violation.Police say officers began looking for this vehicle and driver -- and around 3:50 a.m., police received a report of a car stuck on the curb near South 10th Street and Mead Avenue.Police say the 20-year-old driver was the sole occupant of the car.Police say the driver backed into a marked police vehicle that had stopped behind him -- causing minor damage to the squad.The suspect then fled from the officers.Police pursued the driver -- but the pursuit was terminated a few minutes later.Officers eventually found the vehicle at Lakeshore and Washington Avenue.Police say the driver had crashed through a chain-link fence for a water treatment plant.The driver was arrested for a number of offenses -- including OWI, felony eluding, reckless driving and several counts of hit-and-run.The driver was not injured -- but he was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation before he was taken to jail.Police say the driver was on probation at the time of Wednesday's incidents.No one was injured.
Tavern thefts: Police need your help to identify suspects
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan Police Department is looking for help from the public to identify three persons who may be responsible for thefts at two taverns on Friday, April 25th.Officials say the individuals are three adult males.
Good Samaritan tackles suspected Sheboygan purse snatcher
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police have arrested a suspected purse snatcher after a good Samaritan tackled the man upon witnessing him steal a woman's purse Friday, April 18th.Just after 4 p.m., a 54-year-old Sheboygan woman was leaving a business on N. 8th St.
Body found in Lake Michigan believed to be man missing since December
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police say a body found in Lake Michigan, near Ludington, Michigan on Tuesday, April 15th is believed to be that of Allen Townsend -- who has been missing since December of 2013.Police say the description of the body found matched closely to Townsend.
Woman shoved to the ground, has purse stolen at Walgreens
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are investigating an instance in which a woman was shoved to the ground and had her purse stolen outside a Walgreens store.It happened around 2 a.m. at the store located at 1029 N. 14th St.The 48-year-old victim says she saw the man standing by a Redbox DVD Rental machine when she arrived.
Extensive damage to garage after woman crashes truck through roof
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A 28-year-old Sheboygan woman is suspected of driving drunk and then crashing a pickup truck into a garage Saturday evening, March 22nd.The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday near 4th and Washington in Sheboygan.
Sheboygan officer bitten multiple times by pit bull
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A Sheboygan police officer was bitten multiple times by a pit bull on Friday evening, March 14th.The officer was speaking with a citizen on a sidewalk on S. 14th St.
Sheboygan police investigate rash of church burglaries
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are investigating a number of burglaries that have occurred at Sheboygan churches and businesses since November of 2013.
Officer hurt in collision between squad, another car
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A Sheboygan police officer responding to an automobile accident was involved in a collision himself just before 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17th.The collision happened as the officer was heading southbound on S.
Two men stabbed at Sheboygan house party, attackers flee
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Two men showed up at St.
Kohler woman dies after being struck by car in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, 56-year-old Michele Lilge of Kohler.Police indicate they received several 911 calls about the car vs.
Sheboygan man arrested for engaging in lewd behavior
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police have taken a 29-year-old Sheboygan man into custody after he allegedly engaged in lewd and lascivious behavior on the north side of Sheboygan.According to police, two women reported seeing a naked man standing in the 500 block of Ontario Avenue on August 25th.
Sheb. Police seeking suspect who caused damage to business
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual who caused damage to a private business, located at 730 Erie Ave.It happened on August 17th at 1:00 a.m.Police say three men were walking in the 700 block of Erie Ave., when one of the men pulled plants from several planter boxes at 730 Erie Ave.
Sheboygan police arrest 23-year-old man for stealing vehicles
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police arrested a 23-year-old man Thursday, August 15th for stealing vehicles.
40-year-old man found dead on sidewalk in Sheboygan
SHBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police found a 40-year-old man dead in the 1500 block of N. 15th Street following a welfare check early Thursday morning, July 18th.According to officials, police were called to the scene around 1:19 a.m.Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a 40-year-old man lying on the sidewalk.Officials say an autopsy is pending -- but no foul play is expected.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Sheboygan police need your help in search of missing man
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are asking for the public's help in their search for 39-year-old Brian Behrensprung, who has been reporting missing.Behrensprung was last seen at the Piggly Wiggly grocery store on S.
Sheboygan police seeking owner of dog that bit woman
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan police are requesting the owner of a tan and white pitbull (or similar breed) that bit a woman on Tuesday, July 9th in the 1100 block of Michigan Avenue contact police.According to officials, the woman was bit on the arm after kneeling down to greet the dog, which as on a leash.