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2 Officers, 49 Search Warrants, 88 Arrests
Domestic Violence Bill is a Very Personal Victory
Domestic Violence Bill is a Very Personal Victory for Appleton Woman
Heather Severson took up the cause to increase penalties for repeat offenders of domestic violence after her friend and her friend's daughter were murdered.More >>
Two Community Police Officers Behind 49 Drug Raids
Since they started walking the beat in Navarino and other neighborhoods, two officers are responsible for 49 drug warrants and 88 arrests for suspected drug activity.More >>
Police: Man Who Murdered Family was Told to Move Out
Timeline: De Pere Man Who Murdered Family was Told to Move Out
Police say while they can't ever fully know Denis Bay's motivation to kill his wife and children, this new information paints a clearer picture.More >>
Man Wounded in Green Bay, Shooter is At-large
Timeline Suggests Motives in De Pere Murders-Suicide
St. Anthony School Fire Investigation
Update: Man Shot in Green Bay, Police are Looking for Shooter
Green Bay police are investigating a shooting in a neighborhood near downtown.
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Update: Wife Arrested for Murder at Grand Chute Motel
Police found what they believe is the murder weapon when they searched the Appleton home of Derrick Whitlow's estranged wife.
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Suspect Caught After Green Bay Liquor Store Burglary
Police say officers spotted a suspicious man carrying suspicious items on Shawano Avenue less than an hour after the smash-and-grab theft.More >>
Update: Son Held on Suspicion of Murdering Father in Shawano County
Joshua Johnson, 20, is being held on a possible charge of first-degree intentional homicide. They say his father, Donald Johnson, died from substantial injuries.
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Woman Accused of Selling Fake Facebook Stock Pleads Not Guilty
Marianne Oleson pleaded not guilty to all 34 felony charges Tuesday.More >>
Michigan Pastor Charged with Child Sexual Assault in Marinette County
Prosecutors say Harold Markham, former pastor of a Baptist church in Norway, Michigan, repeatedly assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Niagara in the summer of 2007.More >>
Sheboygan Police, Bar Owners Plan Crack Down on Bar Crimes
Police and bar owners are developing a code of conduct, including banning a customer who misbehaves at one tavern from every tavern in the coalition.More >>
Potts Granted New Trial for 2008 Murder in Grand Chute
A judge cites four witnesses who say it was Keith Birr, not Michael Potts, who shot a Minnesota man outside his birthday party.More >>
Door County Woman Stands Mute to Charges in Baby's Death
Melissa Martinez, accused of leaving her baby for hours in an overheated van, stood silent when asked to enter a plea to the charges.More >>
Bomb Threat Tested Austin Straubel Airport's Readiness
As far as the airport director can remember, Saturday was the first time Austin Straubel International was ever evacuated.More >>
Bomb Threat Evacuates Green Bay Wal-mart
The store was evacuated for 40 minutes Monday afternoon after the second bomb threat in the Green Bay area in three days.More >>
Green Bay Officer Honored for Drunk-driving Arrests
Officer Tom Conley, a six-year veteran of the police department, made 113 drunk-driving arrests last year.
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Brown County OWI Task Force Starts 2nd Year Setting a Record
Officers with the task force issued a record number of warnings during Saturday's crackdown in Ashwaubenon.
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Outagamie County Gears Up for Its Own OWI Task Force
Six law enforcement agencies are teaming up to form an OWI Task Force in Outagamie County this spring.More >>
Sheboygan man charged in toddler's death
A Sheboygan man is charged with causing fatal injuries to a 2-year-old boy.More >>
Police Still Looking for Driver in 2011 Fatal Hit-and-Run
Green Bay police haven't given up on finding the driver who hit Todd Counard on Elm Street one year ago Thursday.More >>
Fond du Lac Police Receive Gift for Better Bulletproof Vests
Almost a year later, the Fond du Lac community is still helping a department that lost one of its own. Thursday the local Elks club donated $1,000 for special body armor.
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Kids in Green Bay Drug Houses
Police say two recent drug busts showcase the growing need for a special program that protects children found in raids on suspected drug houses.
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Suspects, SUV Sought in Attempted Home Invasion
Authorities are searching for suspects and an orange Saturn Vue with passenger-side damage after an attempted home invasion in Winchester.
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Crime Lab Teaches Police to be More Efficient
The director of the State Crime Lab system is in Green Bay, training officers from around the area in basic crime scene collection and evidence.More >>
Former Priest Norbert Maday Declared a Sexually Violent Person
The de-frocked priest convicted of sexually assaulting boys in Winnebago County has been committed as a sexually violent person.More >>
Wis. man loses hunting privileges for 35 years
A Park County judge fined a Wisconsin man $12,000, ordered him to pay $3,500 in restitution and suspended his hunting privileges for nearly 35 years for hunting violations in Montana.More >>
De Pere Releases Police Reports on Murders-Suicide
The 19-page report contains a number of De Pere police officers' reports on their response on February 3 and what they've learned since then.
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Burglar Gets Hundreds of Dollars in Goods in Jewelry Store Heist
The owner of Bay Area Diamond Company on Military Avenue says the burglar broke a window and took less than a thousand dollars' worth of merchandise overnight.More >>
Police Release 911 Transcript of De Pere Murders-Suicide
The transcript shows Denis Bay talking with a 911 dispatcher, telling them about the shootings, how to find next of kin, and why he did it.
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Green Bay Police Label Man's Death Suspicious
Police say a 27-year-old man was found dead at a residence on the 600-block of Bader Street Thursday morning.More >>
Alcohol Problems Top Green Bay's List of Concerns
In a survey of more than 1,200 Green Bay residents, out of 26 perceived threats to safety, drunken driving and alcohol abuse were numbers one and two.More >>
Suspicious Person Checking Doors in Green Bay
Green Bay police are receiving reports again of someone going through back yards, checking for unlocked patio or service doors.
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Suspect Sought for Credit Card Theft in Oshkosh
Oshkosh police are trying to identify this man, who they believe stole a credit card at a local YMCA and used it to buy goods at an Oshkosh Best Buy.More >>
State Launches Crime Alert Network
It allows police to alert businesses and citizens by email, text message, or fax about thefts, counterfeit money, home invasions, and other crimes.More >>
Memorial Fund Started to Help Solve Crimes
The family of a hit-and-run victim now hopes their efforts will help other victims' families, by helping CrimeStoppers.
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Dept. of Justice Frequently Asked Questions about Concealed Weapon Law
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's answers about the law taking effect November 1st. PDF format.More >>
Wisconsin Concealed-carry Permit Application (PDF format)
On November 1st, Wisconsin residents could begin applying for a permit to carry a concealed weapon. Requires free PDF (Adobe Acrobat) reader.More >>
Puyleart Pleads Not Guilty to Drunk Driving Charge for Deadly Crash
Prosecutors accuse Rob Puyleart of driving drunk, crossing the center line on Highway 54, and killing two people.
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Brown County Launches Crime-mapping Web Site
The Brown County Sheriff's Department is adding crime mapping and email alerts to help the public stay aware of crime in their neighborhood.More >>
VINE victim notification online resource
or call toll-free 1-888-944-8463More >>
The Victim Information and Notification Everyday system is a free service letting crime victims know the status of their offender by phone or email notices.More >>
Green Bay Area Crime Stoppers
or call 432-STOP (432-7867)More >>
Or call 432-STOP (432-7867). Web site includes suspect photos, crime updates, and more.More >>
De Pere
Safeguarding Your Possessions Against Burglars
After series of burglaries in De Pere, how can you make sure your valuables are protected?More >>

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