The Sheboygan Police Department lobby will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30th. Happy Memorial Day!
Sex Offender Release: Timothy D Johnnies will be released the week of January 5th and will be residing at 930A Michigan Ave
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 notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public.
This sex offender has served the sentence imposed on him by the courts and he is not wanted by the police at this time. Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated.
Timothy D. Johnnies will be paroled when he reaches his maximum release date the week of January 5, 2021, after serving his sentence for: Theft – Movable Property and Resisting/Obstructing an Officer – Substantial Bodily Harm. He will be residing at 930A Michigan Ave. He will be under 24 hour electronic monitoring and will be supervised by agents from probation/parole. He will continue to participate in long-term programming while on parole. If Timothy 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. Please see the related bulletin for full details.
Wanted Subjects – Negligent Use of a Firearm
On Sunday, November 1st, 2020, the Sheboygan Police Department investigated a disturbance in the 1500 block of Main Avenue, in the city of Sheboygan, involving reports of a person, or persons, discharging a firearm. During the investigation, two subjects of interest were identified: Kevin M. Polk, age 36, and Donald Polk, age31.
Kevin Polk is a black male, approx. 6’0”/225 lbs, and goes by the nickname “Tank”.
Donald Polk is a black male, approx. 5’8”/200 lbs. and goes by the nickname “Duck”.
Both subjects are currently wanted by the Division of Corrections on Felony probation warrants.
Law Enforcement is asking for your assistance in locating these two subjects.
If you have information about this crime or any other crime, please leave a web tip at www.cufthem.com, use the “P3 Tips” app on your Android or iOS device or call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-CUF-THEM (1-877-283-8436). You will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1000.
2021 Animal Licenses Available Starting December 1st
2021 Animal Licenses will be available starting on Tuesday, December 1st at the Sheboygan Police Department. Every dog, cat, and miniature potbellied pig kept in the City of Sheboygan must have an annual license. The new licenses will be valid from January 1st, 2021 through December 31st, 2021.
For more information about animal licenses, please visit our Pet License page.
U.S. Marshals Officer Involved Death in Ashland
A U.S. Marshals-led task force operating in the Western District of Wisconsin, which included local enforcement agencies, were attempting to apprehend a male subject with a warrant at a residence in Ashland. While attempting to apprehend the subject, the subject entered a vehicle and struck and then pushed a U.S. Marshal’s vehicle for a distance. As the subject was attempting to flee in the vehicle, law enforcement observed the subject handling a firearm. Law enforcement fired on the subject and hit the subject in the car.
Law enforcement immediately began life-saving measures on the subject, however the subject was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement were injured during this incident.
Two Deputy U.S. Marshals and one Sheboygan Police Officer, who was working with the task force, were involved in this incident.
DCI is leading this investigation, and is assisted by Wisconsin State Patrol, Ashland Police Department, Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of Crime Victim Services is providing services to the family of the deceased. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation
DCI is continuing to collect evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Ashland County District Attorney’s Office when the investigation concludes.
No additional details are currently available.
Please direct all media inquiries regarding this incident to Wisconsin DOJ.
https://www.doj.state.wi.us/news-releases/us-marshals-officer-involved-death-ashland
Suspicious Water Entry
The Sheboygan Police Department is investigating a suspicious water entry into the Sheboygan River.
At approximately 10:50 am, our dispatch center received a call of an unknown person, who dove into the river and the person did not resurface.
Sheboygan Police Officers, Coast Guard, and Sheboygan County Dive Team responded to the area and began searching the land and water for any person that may have been in the water and also for possible witnesses who may have seen someone go into the water.
The Dive Team and Coast Guard conducted a grid search of the river and were unable to locate any evidence to substantiate that someone had entered the river or was in distress. Sheboygan Police Officers checked the area for additional witnesses and information but did not find anything that would corroborate the initial call. The search has been called off pending the development of additional information. If there are witnesses who have any additional information, please contact the Sheboygan Police Department at (920)459-3333.
Drug Take Back Day A Success!
Sheboygan County residents turned in 1,022 pounds of unused and expired prescription medication at the Spring Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. Volunteers and law enforcement coordinated five take-back locations throughout the county – one each in Sheboygan, Random Lake, Plymouth, Oostburg, and Howards Grove.
Safe disposal is a big step in preventing the risk of abuse, addiction and contaminated water from prescription medication. The increase in medication collected is a clear indication that our community is on board with prevention and awareness efforts regarding prescription drug abuse and unsafe disposal. We are grateful for the community’s overwhelming response in this prevention initiative.
Sheboygan County residents who were unable to make it to one of the Drug Take-Back Day locations can still drop off unused medications any day at one of the permanent medication drop boxes, located at five police departments throughout Sheboygan County:
Elkhart Lake Police Department, 40 Pine Street, Elkhart Lake
Kohler Police Department, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler
Plymouth Police Department, 128 Smith Street, Plymouth
Sheboygan Police Department, 1315 N. 23rd Street, Sheboygan
Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, 525 N 6th Street, Sheboygan
Distracted Driving? PUGet About It!
The Sheboygan Police Department continues to focus on reducing accidents through concentrated enforcement of traffic violations as well as educating the public on safe driving behavior. In order to continue to reach residents of Sheboygan and provide safe driving tips, Kelly the Pug joined the team and a series of educational videos were developed for everyone’s viewing. Take a moment and watch the featured video then practice what you have learned. This week Inattentive Driving is featured and we ask that when driving a vehicle that you focus on the road, not distractions. This includes, but is not limited to, putting away cell phones, reaching for items that are a distance from the driver, and continually focusing on the radio station. Distractions can be taken care of when you reach your destination safely. As a community, the number of accidents decreased over the last couple of weeks but we are slightly ahead of last year at this time. In 2018, we had 484 accidents and presently are at 492 accidents. Join Kelly the Pug and other members of the community, let’s drive safely and reduce those accident numbers.
Drug Take Back Day
Healthy Sheboygan County 2020, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at five locations throughout Sheboygan County.
The five take back locations in Sheboygan County will be open to accepting unused medications from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
• Howards Grove – Village Hall, 913 South Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, 53081
• Oostburg – Oostburg High School, 410 New York Avenue, Oostburg, 53070
• Plymouth – Generations, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, 53073
• Random Lake – Fire Department, 718 Spring Street, Random Lake, 53075
• Sheboygan – St. Nicholas Hospital, 3100 Superior Avenue, Sheboygan, 53081
If Sheboygan County residents are unable to make it to one of the Drug Take Back Day locations, unused medications can also be dropped off at any day at one of the permanent medication drop-boxes, located at five police departments throughout Sheboygan County:
• Elkhart Lake Police Department, 40 Pine Street, Elkhart Lake
• Kohler Police Department, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler
• Plymouth Police Department, 128 Smith Street, Plymouth
• Sheboygan Police Department, 1315 N. 23rd Street, Sheboygan
• Sheboygan Falls Police Department, 375 Buffalo Street, Sheboygan Falls
• Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, 525 N 6th Street, Sheboygan
GUIDELINES:
All waste pharmaceuticals must be generated by a household – no businesses are allowed.
Do Not
• Participants may dispose of medication(s) by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into a disposal box or into a clear sealable plastic bag. Plastic pill containers should not be collected. Blister packages without the medications being removed are acceptable.
• Liquids will be accepted during this initiative. However, the liquids, creams, and sprays must be in their original packaging and their weight evenly distributed within the boxes of collected solid prescription medications. Liquids without the original packaging will not be accepted.
• Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.
ALICE Training
ALICE TRAINING is being offered to our local business community!
As part of our mission at the Sheboygan Police Department, we strive to work in partnership with the community to fight crime, the fear of crime and disorder. One of the best ways that we can achieve this goal is through education.
“Unfortunately, violent intruder events have become more prevalent in our society”, states Sgt. Kundinger, “and because of this, we have worked closely with the Sheboygan Area School District to develop violent Intruder training for all Sheboygan schools. This training is called ALICE. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Escape).”
The Sheboygan Police Department has also worked with local businesses to help prepare them for such an event by providing ALICE training.
In an effort help educate more community members, the Sheboygan Police Department is offering a free ALICE training program. This training will be conducted bi-annually and is open to the public; however, pre-registration will be required. Class size will be limited to 50 participants.
ALICE Training Information
When: April 24th 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Sheboygan South High School -LGI Room
Contact: Sgt. Andy Kundinger 920-459-3342, Ext. 5106
