Carry Concealed Weapon Class April 27
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office will host a Carry Concealed Weapon class for the general public. Taught by Sheriff’s deputies who are certified Department of Justice firearms instructors, this...
View ArticleDaytime Burglaries in North East Side Residential Neighborhoods
The Stevens Point Police Dept. has received reports of at least 7 burglaries to private homes within the past week in northeast side residential neighborhoods. The burglaries occurred between Wed.,...
View ArticleVeteran Liaison Officer Assignment
Officer Mike Bink has been assigned as the Department’s first Veterans Liaison Officer. His passion to help our returning heroes will make Officer Bink a great resource to our Community and the many...
View ArticleNew Auxiliary Police Unit Sworn In
The Stevens Point Police Department is proud to announce the recent swearing in of the newly formed Police Auxiliary Unit. On April 4, Chief Kevin Ruder officiated the swearing of 12 all volunteer...
View ArticleClick It or Ticket May 20 to June 2
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization from May 20 to June 2.
View ArticleRelease of Sex Offender to Stevens Point: Bernard Tainter
A Sex Offender will be released in the Stevens Point area on 06/11/2013. The sex offender in this bulletin, Bernard G. Tainter, has been convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child.
View ArticleStevens Point Dispatch Center Co-located with Portage County Communications...
City dispatchers are now working out of the County Communications Center to allow for training and transition before the County assumes full dispatching responsibilities for the City on August 4.
View ArticleTheft from Vehicles
During the early morning of Tues., July 15, the Stevens Point Police received a call from a citizen who observed two males appearing to steal items from a vehicle in the 600 Block of Union St. The...
View ArticlePortage County Sheriff’s Office Starts Facebook Page
The Portage County Sheriff John Charewicz has endorsed the creation of a Facebook page by the employees of the Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleBlue Top Shell Strong Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
On Tuesday, July 30, Vincent J. Belthem was arrested for Robbery and locked in the Portage County Jail. Belthem admitted his involvement, and a search warrant executed at Belthem’s residence recovered...
View ArticleWisconsin Crime Alert Network Free Trial Membership
The Stevens Point Police Dept. has joined a Crime Alert Network to alert the community about criminal activity, emergencies and missing/endangered persons. A 45-day free trial membership is available...
View ArticleGraffiti in Bukolt Park
Several acts of vandalism happened within one week to the playground and shelter area of Bukolt Park. The latest incident occurred between 3 pm on Wed., July 31 and 7 am on Thurs., Aug 1.
View ArticleWPS Scam Warning
Scammers have called WPS residential and business customers and convinced them to purchase pre-paid credit cards, money pack cards, or money orders and to give the card numbers to the scammers. Be...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office to Participate in Alcohol Crackdown
The Sheriff’s Office will participate in an Alcohol Crackdown mobilization Aug. 16 - Sept. 3. Extra dedicated patrols will focus on getting impaired drivers off the road but will also enforce speeding,...
View ArticlePhone Scams about Medical Equipment
The Stevens Point Area often is a target of phone and internet scams, including a cold call - usually to a senior citizen - with a recording about free medical alert equipment that someone else has...
View ArticleMissing Person: Jessica Kolz
17 year old white female, 5' 5", 120 lbs., hazel eyes, last seen 5:05 pm Aug. 10 at Pool People, 3280 Church St., 54481, wearing black yoga pants & white T-shirt, in a late '90s black Chevy Lumina...
View ArticleGas Station Drive-Offs
Several recent gas drive-offs involved vehicles with stolen plates. One is a maroon Kia Sportage, WI plate 843 KLK, driven by an adult blonde female. Another is a red Dodge Durango, '05-'08) with WI...
View ArticleBurglary to Home on Simonis St.
Stevens Point Police are investigating a burglary to 3641 Simonis St. that occurred between Aug. 18 & 19. Jewelry, video games, a digital camera, two handguns including a .357 Colt Python, and a...
View ArticleAttempted Abduction in Stevens Point
On Sept. 1, around 9 pm, Officers were dispatched to Pfiffner Park to investigate an attempted abduction of an 8-year-old female. The victim said the suspect approached her near the playground, called...
View ArticleRelease of Sex Offender to Stevens Point: Roy Grorich
A Sex Offender will be released in the Stevens Point area on 09/30/2013. The sex offender in this bulletin, Roy G. Grorich, has been convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child.
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