2684 DEVELOPMENT DRIVE John R. Gossage P.O. BOX 22003 Sheriff GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54305-4206 PHONE(920)448-4200 FAX(920)448-4206 ALLOUEZ WATCH NEWS For electronic version and additional information, visit www.villageofallouez.com DEO Jason Vogel 448-2800 x109 Day Shift 6a-2p Deputy B. Coffey PM Shift 2p-10p Deputy A. Ebel Night Shift 10p- 6a Deputy B. Sanborn Day Relief Deputy J. Rusk PM Relief Deputy N. Dennis EMERGENCY:911 Non-Emergency: #391-7450 Night Relief Deputy C. Brown With the tax season upon us it is important to note criminals will be attempting this IRS scam and other scams in the upcoming months. Please be on the alert, anyone is prone to these attempts to rob you of your life savings! IRS Scam: A sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be IRS employees, using fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a gift card or wire transfer. Victims may be threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn't answered, the scammers often leave an urgent callback request. Note that the IRS doesn't: Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes. Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. Demand payment without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
HISTORY THE BEGINNING The history of the Green Bay Fire Department is as old as the city itself. It traces itself back to the year of 1854, when German immigrants recognized the need for fire protection in the small city. The Germania Rough and Ready Fire Company was formed but this was nothing more than a volunteer bucket brigade. In 1856 the Guardian Wide Awake Fire Company was organized, and fire protection started to take shape. Between 1858 and 1875 saw the formation of the Astor and Franklin Fire Companies. These years also ushered in the first hand pump fire apparatus, soon to be followed by the first horse drawn steam pumpers. 1875 was the first year the four fire companies were referred to as the Green Bay Independent Fire Department. But 1875 also saw the disbanding of the Astor and Franklin Fire Companies. These two companies were replaced by the cities first Hook and Ladder, the Washington Fire Company. VOLUNTEERS FADE: THE FIRST PAID DEPARTMENT Although the exact date is not known, Green Bay moved towards its first full time, paid department around 1891. The habit of naming fire companies had gone, and companies were now simply known as Hose 1 and 2 and Hook and Ladder 1. The newly organized department was comprised of a chief and 12 fireman. These men made between $40 and $50 per month. MODERNIZATION AND THE NEW DEPARTMENT The 1900 s saw significant changes to the GBFD. 1916 saw the first motorized fire apparatus built on automobile chassis. In 1920 the first American LaFrance engine was bought at a price of $11,500. Soon after in 1921 the first motorized ladder truck was bought from American LaFrance. The 75 foot ladder truck cost $15,640. Working conditions and pay continued to improve. In 1921 a firefighters yearly salary was $1500. Captains made around $1600. Personnel were also given a reduction in the number of hours worked per week. Firefighters had worked 82 hours a week with two 12 hour shifts off every three to four days. A two platoon system was introduced and cut the time down to 72 hours. It was not until the mid 1930 s that the 24 hour shift was introduced. MOVING FORWARD-EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES The period from 1945 to 1969 was a time of great expansion for the department. The manpower had increased from 62 to 187. The number of stations increased from three to six, with apparatus totaling 24. 1946 also saw an increase in wages. A firefighter after three years was making $2190, and a captain was making $2400. Much has changed since then. Moving into the 1970 s and 80 s saw the fire department expand its services. In 1973 the introduction into the world of emergency medicine began. Although the GBFD can trace its first aid response back to 1927, things really did not take off until now. With no formal paramedic program yet established in the state, a nurse by the name of Delores Collins, set up a course for the local program. 22 members received training and clinical time at Bellin Hospital s cardiac care unit. During the first year of training GBFD responded to 2879 rescue calls. The department started out with 2 ambulances, and in 1988 a third was put in service. Today the GBMFD operates 5 full time paramedic ambulances responding to over 8,000 medical calls a year for help. TODAY S METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT In December of 2012, the City of Green Bay signed a contract with the Village of Allouez to provide fire and emergency medical services for Allouez residents. Today s Green Bay Metro Fire Department is comprised of 196 uniformed men and women operating from 8 stations. From two Battalions these members respond with 7 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, 5 paramedic ambulances, and various other specialized equipment to assist the public in their time of need. The GBMFD is a highly trained, professional department that provides a great service to the citizens of Green Bay and the Village of Allouez and all those that visit.
FEBRUARY POLICE INCIDENTS In the month of February, the Brown County Sheriff s Office deputies responded to or initiated approximately 534 police calls in the Village of Allouez. This included approximately 177 Traffic Stops, 20 Accidents, 19 Animal Calls, 18 Welfare Checks, and 12 Disturbance Calls. February 2 nd : At approx. 8:20am, Deputy J. Rusk was dispatched to an address on the 1200 block of Garland St. for a theft from a vehicle. The victim reported his wife s and his vehicle were parked in their driveway overnight. The vehicles were left unlocked. The wife observed in the morning that both vehicles had been gone through with 2 different pairs of Dr. Dre Beats Headphones stolen from the husband s vehicle. No damage was observed on both vehicles. A statement was obtained from the victim and an incident report was completed. Unknown suspects at this time. Feb 4 th, at approx. 9:15AM, Deputy B. Coffey was dispatched to an address on the 800 block of Longview Ave. for a report of damage to a vehicle. Upon arrival Deputy Coffey spoke to the victim who reported that this morning she woke up to her back window of her vehicle smashed in. The victim stated that she last observed her vehicle in good condition at midnight and that a family members vehicle was parked behind her vehicle in the driveway and their vehicle was not damaged. The victim did not observe anything suspicious in the back of the vehicle either. Unknown suspects at this time. Deputy Coffey did note that the vehicle had a lot of snow and ice built up on the back window, and it was unknown if this could be cold weather damage. Feb 6th: Deputy N Dennis was dispatched to an address on the 200 block of W Briar Ln for a suspicious situation. The complainant observed the following information. A white van was parked out front of her house and left but then returned about 10 min later. A male exited the van and walk up to her front porch while talking on the phone. The male suspect suddenly turned and ran back to his van. The male never knocked on the door and she thought it was suspicious. Deputy Dennis advised the complainant both of her vehicles were in the driveway and the way she explained it, the male might have been working for a company and realized he was at the wrong address. The complainant agreed, and wished to have it documented in the off chance there were burglaries involving the van she describes at white with the old letting print of LEBAKKEN RENT TO OWN. The incident was documented with a call summary. Feb 9 th : Deputy C. Brown was dispatched to an address on the 700 block of Bryan St. for a fraud report. The victim reported that he paid an individual on Craigslist for a phone by using Google Wallet. The suspect stated they were from Janesville WI and provided a phone number with the area code 734. This area code is located in lower Michigan. The victim states the phone has not been delivered and the suspect is now blocking his calls. Deputy Brown left several messages on the phone number provided but no calls have been returned. Statement obtained and Incident report completed. Feb 10 th, Deputy Ebel was dispatched to an address on the 2600 block of Greenwald St for a report of theft of a watch. The victim reported losing his watch a few days ago but now sees it for sale on the Facebook Market Place. The victim reports the suspect seller has been to his house recently as a guest. A statement was obtained and a report completed. Multiple attempts were made to contact the suspect. A charge of theft is being forwarded to the District Attorney s Office for prosecution.
Feb 19 th, Deputy Rusk was dispatched to an address on the 2200 block of Oakwood Ave. for a fraud complaint. The victim reported two different fraudulent charges on her debit card totaling over $350. The fraudulent charges were made to Nike.com and to T-Mobil. The victim completed a Brown County Sheriff s Office Transactional Card Crimes Victim Statement form. Unknown suspects at this time. The victim contacted her bank to file a fraud report. Incident report completed by Deputy Rusk. Feb 25 th, Deputy Coffey was dispatched to the YMCA, located at 380 Broadview Dr., for a theft of a bicycle. The victim reported her son had his bike stolen from the YMCA parking lot on Feb. 24 th between the hours of 1:00pm-3:15pm. The stolen Trek bicycle is orange and blue in color. Statement obtained from the victim and incident report completed. Item #1 February 2 nd, at approx. 6:00pm, Deputy A. Ebel performed a traffic stop on Webster Ave at St. Joseph St. for a vehicle displaying license plates that records showed belonging to a different vehicle. A female driver was identified. While speaking with the driver Deputy Ebel smelled an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy D. Reese was called to the scene to assist. A Department of Transportation (DOT) record check showed the driver had a suspended driver s license. When questioned, the driver admitted to having 3 glass smoking pipes in a pink backpack. The driver gave consent for deputies to search the vehicle and no other paraphernalia was located. The driver was issued an ordinance citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two traffic citations for Operating Motor Vehicle while Suspended and Unregistered Vehicle. A valid driver was contacted by our suspect and arrived to drive her vehicle away from the scene. Item #2 Feb 4 th, at approx. 7:15pm, Deputy Ebel performed a traffic stop on Riverside Dr. at St. Joseph St. for a vehicle weaving in traffic. Deputy Ebel reported there were obvious of impairment while speaking with the operator. A DOT record check was performed showing operator was currently suspended. Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) were performed in which the operator failed. The operator was taken into custody for OWI and was transported to Aurora ER for a legal blood draw. The operator was then transported to the Brown County Jail on a 12 hour hold. The operator was issued citations for OWI 1 st Offense and Operating Motor Vehicle while Suspended. Item #3 Feb 6 th, at 9:45pm, Deputy D. Desmond and multiple deputies were dispatched to an address on the 500 block of Clover Ln for a report of an out of control male party. It was reported the male had thrown a television. Deputies arrived and were able to detain the male party. After an investigation at the house, the male suspect was transported to the Brown County Jail on a DVO Disorderly Conduct charge. Item#4 Feb 10 th, at approx. 4:15am, Deputy Brown and multiple deputies were dispatched to an address on the 2800 block of Pennwood Cir for a male vs female disturbance. Deputies arrived and knocked on the door. The male suspect refused to open the door but spoke with deputies through a small closed window. Deputies were able to observe a female inside of the residence through another window. This female attempted to open the door but the male suspect slammed it shut. Deputies ordered the male suspect to open the door or they would have to force entry inside to check on the welfare of the individuals inside. The male suspect still refused. A friend of the individuals inside the home arrived on scene to pick up one of the individuals. Cell phone calls were made to two of the females inside of the house to have them open the door. The male suspect was still not allowing the females to open the door. Deputies then observed a female crawling up the stairs with the male suspect walking towards her in an agitated state. At this time the deputies broke down the door and took the male suspect into custody. All parties inside the home were checked on and interviewed. After the investigation was completed, the
male suspect was transported to the Brown County Jail on charges of DVO Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing. Item #5 Feb 20 th, at approx. 10:45am, Deputy Rusk performed a traffic stop on Kalb Ave at Libal St for a vehicle s registered owner showing he had revoked driver s license. Deputy Rusk could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle while speaking with the operator. Deputy T. Tank and DEO Vogel arrived on scene to assist. A consent search was given by the operator and the vehicle was searched. A pipe with green leafy substance inside was located in the center console. The operator was issued citations for Operating M/V After Revocation and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Item #6 Feb 24 th, approx. 2:45am, Deputy N. Delebreau performed a traffic stop on E. Briar Ln at Delahaut St. for a speeding violation. Deputy Delebreau was working the WI State funded OWI Patrol Grant at this time. The operator showed signs of intoxication. SFST s were performed in which the operator failed. A PBT was performed showing the operator 3 times over the legal limit. The operator was taken into custody for OWI 1 st Offense and issued a traffic citation for speeding. The operator was transported to Aurora Baycare ER for a legally consented blood draw. The operator was later released to a responsible party at the hospital.