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CRIME & SAFETY
Manitowoc Man Sentenced in OWI Case
A Manitowoc man has been sentenced in a 2022 OWI. 60-year-old Joseph Anthony Skidmore was found guilty due to a no-contest plea on a charge of OWI 4th Offence and was ordered to spend five months in jail under the Huber Law, followed by three years of probation by Judge Mark Rohrer.
Fatal Sheboygan County Crash Victim Identified
The man who died earlier this week in a car crash involving a semi-truck has been identified. WBAY reports that the man has been identified as 79-year-old William P. Buelter of Plymouth. The crash took place on Tuesday (August 13th) between Cascade and Greenbush at the intersection of County Roads...
Manitowoc Police Bringing Back “MTPD Police Chase”
A police fundraiser halted due to the COVID pandemic is making a return. The Manitowoc Police Department’s “MTPD Police Chase” is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus. The Police Chase includes a 4-mile run/walk and a one-and-a-half-mile dog walk that will take place at the Silver...
Manitowoc Deputies Warn of Check Fraud Scheme
The Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an uptick in check fraud. The fraudsters have been stealing mail, looking for checks, and then altering the information so they can cash it themselves. The Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to consider paying digitally to help keep themselves safe.
Manitowoc Police Remind Residents – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Once again, the Manitowoc Police Department will be out in force to crack down on impaired driving. As a part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the local police department will try to not only catch those who drive while intoxicated but also teach residents the importance of driving with a clear mind.
Cops Will Occupy Rooftop of Dunkin’ Donuts on Friday
Cops and donuts are an iconic combo, and tomorrow they combine to help some special area athletes. Between 6 and 11 a.m. on Friday, area law enforcement officers will take to the rooftop of Dunkin’ Donuts at 2832 South Business Drive. The annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event is...
Community Relations are Vital to Manitowoc Police Department’s Success
The Manitowoc Police Department is amid several fundraising campaigns to give back to those they serve. This past Tuesday, they held their annual Cops with Culver’s event, where Sargeant Paul Krock tells Seehafer News that a portion of the proceeds plus in-kind donations will help those in need. “We...
Area Police Departments to Raise Money from On Top of Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts and several area police departments are teaming up to raise money for Special Olympics of Wisconsin. The event is called Cop on a Rooftop, and it all started at 6:00 this morning. In Manitowoc, police officers will be on hand at the Dunkin’ on Calumet Avenue until noon,...
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