The Sheboygan Police Department will be hosting its 25th Annual Citizen Academy starting on March 17, 2020 and concluding on May 26, 2020. The Citizens Academy will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and is an 11 week course.

The Citizen Academy is designed to be interactive through lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises. The purpose of the academy is to provide stakeholders of the City of Sheboygan an understanding of the police department and its functions and to enhance relationships between the community and police department. Participants will be exposed to many areas of police work ranging from the hiring process, current department initiatives, police investigations, use of force, and the legal system.

Please visit our Citizen Academy page for more information, including instructions on how to apply.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have no felony convictions. Background checks will be conducted on all applicants. The application deadline is February 28, 2020.

For questions or concerns, contact Sergeant Andy Kundinger at andrew.kundinger@sheboyganwi.gov or call 920-459-3352.

UPDATE: The Milwaukee Bomb Squad assessed the package and determined it is not dangerous. The roads have been reopened. Thank you for your cooperation!

On 01/21/2020, at about 8:51 am, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package left outside the Social Security Administration building, 1137 N. 26th St.

The package is suspicious in nature and placement. As a precautionary measure, a safety perimeter was established around the building, and the City of Milwaukee bomb squad was requested to assist with the identification and/or removal of the package.

At this time, roads surrounding the west side of 1137 N. 26th St. have been closed. The closure includes Wilgus Ave between 25th St and 27th St., and N. 26th St. between Wilgus Ave. and Superior Ave.

The Sheboygan Police Department will provide updates as they become available.

The Sheboygan Police Department is teaming with local restaurants to host “Coffee with a Cop”. The program has been utilized nationally and has teamed area restaurants with their local law enforcement agencies with the overall goal of opening communication and building relationships with community members.

The premise of the program is to provide the opportunity for community members to meet with local law enforcement in an informal space to discuss community issues and get to know officers in their neighborhood while enjoying a free cup of coffee. “Coffee with a Cop” provides an opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Sheboygan Police Department’s efforts within the community.

We will be meeting this month on Wednesday, December 11th at Union Cup, 1201 Union Ave, from 8:00am to 9:30am. We hope to see you there!

2020 Animal Licenses will be available on December 2nd at the Sheboygan Police Department. Every dog, cat, and miniature potbellied pig kept in the City of Sheboygan must have an annual license. The licenses are valid from January 1st through December 31st of each year.

For more information, please visit http://sheboyganpolice.com/community/pet-license-information/.

The Sheboygan Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness, and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense. Further, his criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend.

This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts. He is NOT wanted by the police at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear, rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

Sex offenders have always lived in our communities; but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.

Michael J. Rickaby will be paroled when he reaches his maximum release date the week of December 3, 2019, after serving his sentence for: Kidnapping.

Michael J. Rickaby will be residing at 3402 Wilgus Ave and will be under 24 hour electronic monitoring. He will be supervised by agents from probation/parole. He will continue to participate in long-term programming while on parole. In addition to the intensive supervision rules, to which he must adhere, Michael J. Rickaby will be subject to additional specific rules. These rules include: no contact with any of his victims; he may not be anywhere children congregate; and he may not reside in the same residence with any minor children. Michael J. Rickaby is registered with the Sex Offender Registry and will be escorted upon his release from confinement, directly to the Sheboygan Police Department where a face-to-face registration with law enforcement will take place. If Michael J. Rickaby violates any of these rules or conditions of his parole, he will be taken into custody and placed in confinement, pending review of possible revocation proceedings. Witnessed violations should be reported to the Sheboygan Police Department.

The Sheboygan Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is available to help you with any questions you may have regarding this notification. The number to leave a message is (920) 459-3355.

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From December 1st to April 30th, overnight winter parking regulations are in effect between the hours of 12:00 am and 6:00 am.

Alternate Side Parking: Vehicles must alternate sides for overnight parking.

On odd-numbered days, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am vehicles shall only be parked on that side of the street having odd-numbered street addresses. (East and South Sides)

On even-numbered days, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am, vehicles shall only be parked on that side of the street having even-numbered street addresses. (North and West Sides)

Streets posted with “No Parking,” restrictions shall remain in effect; therefore are NOT under alternate side parking rules.

***The simple rule: PARK FOR TOMORROW***

For more information on winter parking rules, visit http://www.sheboyganwi.gov/residents/winter-parking-rules/

The Sheboygan Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 301.46(2m) which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when, in the discretion of the agency, the release of information will enhance public safety, awareness, and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense. Further, his criminal history places him in a classification level which reflects the potential to re-offend.

This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts. He is NOT wanted by the police at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear, rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.

Sex offenders have always lived in our communities; but it was not until the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Law was enacted that law enforcement was able to share this information with the community. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will NOT be tolerated.

Donald Otte Jr. will be paroled when he reaches his maximum release date the week of November 19, 2019, after serving his sentence for: 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child.

Donald Otte Jr. will be residing at 930A Michigan Ave and will be under 24 hour electronic monitoring. He will be supervised by agents from probation/parole. He will continue to participate in long-term programming while on parole. In addition to the intensive supervision rules, to which he must adhere, Donald Otte Jr. will be subject to additional specific rules. These rules include: no contact with any of his victims; he may not be anywhere children congregate; and he may not reside in the same residence with any minor children. Donald Otte Jr. is registered with the Sex Offender Registry and will be escorted upon his release from confinement, directly to the Sheboygan Police Department where a face-to-face registration with law enforcement will take place. If Donald Otte Jr. violates any of these rules or conditions of his parole, he will be taken into custody and placed in confinement, pending review of possible revocation proceedings. Witnessed violations should be reported to the Sheboygan Police Department.

The Sheboygan Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is available to help you with any questions you may have regarding this notification. The number to leave a message is (920) 459-3355.

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On October 9th, approximately 10:27 AM, Sheboygan Police and the Sheboygan Fire Departments responded to the intersection of N. 14th Street and Center Avenue for a traffic accident involving a City of Sheboygan Sanitation Truck and a bicyclist. Responding officers determined that the victim and operator of the bicycle was a 9 year-old male from Sheboygan. The victim has been identified as Roman Martin. The Wisconsin State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

This is obviously a tragic loss for Martin’s family and they request that their privacy be respected while they grieve the loss of their family member.

At approximately 10:27 AM, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to an injury accident involving a City of Sheboygan Garbage Truck and a child on a bicycle.  The child has died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.  The Wisconsin State Patrol has been contacted to conduct the investigation.  The investigation is ongoing. We are not releasing any additional information or the name of the victim pending notification of the family.  Police are requesting that drivers avoid the area; the intersection is expected to be closed for several hours due to the investigation.   

On September 23, 2019, at approximately 5:05 PM, the Sheboygan Police Department responded to calls regarding a disturbance at 3060 South Business Drive. Upon arrival, a 22-year-old male approached arriving officers and while being detained informed them that there was a subject suffering from gunshot wounds in a vehicle at the end of the parking lot. A firearm was recovered from the 22-year-old man. The officers subsequently located a 57-year-old male, deceased, in a vehicle in the parking lot. The deceased has been identified as a Manitowoc resident. A large frame firearm was also recovered from within the vehicle. The 22-year-old was cooperative and gave a statement that he had driven the deceased subject to the area so the deceased male could obtain funds to pay for work that had been done on his vehicle. While in the parking lot the deceased male pulled a handgun and a struggle ensued inside the vehicle. During the struggle the 22-year-old male was able to retrieve his own handgun and fired two shots at the 57-year-old man. The investigation is ongoing and will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review when complete.