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 (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 man accused of driving impaired with a 14-year-old boy in his vehicle
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- A 36-year-old Sheboygan man has been charged -- accused of driving impaired with a child in his vehicle.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- A 36-year-old Sheboygan man has been charged -- accused of driving impaired with a child in his vehicle.
Fatal crash: Man lays down his bike in Sheboygan County, and he later dies
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A 52-year-old Watertown man died at the hospital following a serious motorcycle crash in Sheboygan County on Sunday, August 31st.It happened around 3:00 p.m. on County Road V -- east of Whitetail Road in the Town of Lima.Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials say the man was the lone occupant of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle being operated westbound on County Road V.A witness observed the rear end of the motorcycle begin to wobble, and the driver lose control.The motorcycle overturned on the roadway, and the driver was ejected.The motorcycle and the Watertown man came to rest in the north ditch.The Watertown man was eventually pronounced dead at St.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- A 52-year-old Watertown man died at the hospital following a serious motorcycle crash in Sheboygan County on Sunday, August 31st.It happened around 3:00 p.m. on County Road V -- east of Whitetail Road in the Town of Lima.Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials say the man was the lone occupant of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle being operated westbound on County Road V.A witness observed the rear end of the motorcycle begin to wobble, and the driver lose control.The motorcycle overturned on the roadway, and the driver was ejected.The motorcycle and the Watertown man came to rest in the north ditch.The Watertown man was eventually pronounced dead at St.
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 (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.
Boat capsizes in Gerber Lake in Sheboygan County
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials on Saturday morning, August 30th responded to Gerber Lake for a report of a capsized boat.Sheriff's officials say one person was able to get themselves out of the boat -- and that person was able to swim to shore.The boat apparently capsized in shallow water.Officials say the man who was able to swim to shore after the boat capsized wasn't injured -- and he wasn't taken to the hospital.The call came in just before 9:30 a.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials on Saturday morning, August 30th responded to Gerber Lake for a report of a capsized boat.Sheriff's officials say one person was able to get themselves out of the boat -- and that person was able to swim to shore.The boat apparently capsized in shallow water.Officials say the man who was able to swim to shore after the boat capsized wasn't injured -- and he wasn't taken to the hospital.The call came in just before 9:30 a.m.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
He volunteered to fight fires, but now he's charged with starting them
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office has arrested a volunteer firefighter in connection with two arson cases in the Town of Russell.The 22-year-old Holstein man is accused of starting two fires in the Town of Russell in August:The first fire was reported on August 5th at St.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office has arrested a volunteer firefighter in connection with two arson cases in the Town of Russell.The 22-year-old Holstein man is accused of starting two fires in the Town of Russell in August:The first fire was reported on August 5th at 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.
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.
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.
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.
Non life-threatening situation: 11-year-old boy becomes trapped in sand dune in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News an 11-year-old boy became trapped in a sand dune at the Kohler-Andrae State Park on Saturday, August 9th.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, the Wisconsin DNR, Town of Wilson first responders and Oostburg ambulance personnel responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m.We're told the boy was digging a hole in the sand dune, and became trapped in the sand.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials tell FOX6 News an 11-year-old boy became trapped in a sand dune at the Kohler-Andrae State Park on Saturday, August 9th.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office, the Wisconsin DNR, Town of Wilson first responders and Oostburg ambulance personnel responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m.We're told the boy was digging a hole in the sand dune, and became trapped in the sand.
49-year-old female inmate found dead in cell at Sheboygan County Detention Center
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials say an inmate was discovered unresponsive in a cell at the Sheboygan County Detection Center on Wednesday morning, July 30th.The inmate was discovered around 5:00 a.m.Emergency resuscitation efforts were performed -- but they were unsuccessful, and the inmate passed away.The Sheriff has requested the Sheboygan Police Department conduct an investigation into this inmate's death.The inmate is a 49-year-old woman from the rural Adell area.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials say an inmate was discovered unresponsive in a cell at the Sheboygan County Detection Center on Wednesday morning, July 30th.The inmate was discovered around 5:00 a.m.Emergency resuscitation efforts were performed -- but they were unsuccessful, and the inmate passed away.The Sheriff has requested the Sheboygan Police Department conduct an investigation into this inmate's death.The inmate is a 49-year-old woman from the rural Adell area.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
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 (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.
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.
Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials recover a baby alligator, discovered in an alley
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials on Sunday responded to reports of a baby alligator in a ditch on Indiana Avenue.Sheriff's officials were called out just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20th.The baby alligator was found in a ditch behind a business in the 2700 block of Indiana Avenue.Sheriff's officials were able to capture the baby alligator -- and it was handed over to the Department of Natural Resources.The Sheboygan Police Department was also called out to the scene.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials on Sunday responded to reports of a baby alligator in a ditch on Indiana Avenue.Sheriff's officials were called out just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20th.The baby alligator was found in a ditch behind a business in the 2700 block of Indiana Avenue.Sheriff's officials were able to capture the baby alligator -- and it was handed over to the Department of Natural Resources.The Sheboygan Police Department was also called out to the scene.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Driver over corrects steering wheel, causes fatal accident
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials have identified the man killed in a single motor vehicle crash in the Town of Sheboygan Falls on Saturday afternoon, June 28th.He is 37-year-old Ian Fintak, of rural Sheboygan Falls.Sheriff's officials say Fintak was driving northbound on County Highway M around 2:00 p.m. Saturday, when he drifted onto the east shoulder.Sheriff's officials say Fintak corrected himself -- and his vehicle rolled.Fintak was ejected from his vehicle.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Sheriff's officials say this crash remains under investigation.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Sheboygan County Sheriff's officials have identified the man killed in a single motor vehicle crash in the Town of Sheboygan Falls on Saturday afternoon, June 28th.He is 37-year-old Ian Fintak, of rural Sheboygan Falls.Sheriff's officials say Fintak was driving northbound on County Highway M around 2:00 p.m. Saturday, when he drifted onto the east shoulder.Sheriff's officials say Fintak corrected himself -- and his vehicle rolled.Fintak was ejected from his vehicle.He was pronounced dead at the scene.Sheriff's officials say this crash remains under investigation.
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.
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.
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.