"It's a death wish:" Sheboygan police close South Pier amid Beach Hazards Statement

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th closed South Pier as a result of a Beach Hazards Statement issued by the National Weather Service.The Beach Hazards Statement would remain in effect until 11:00 p.m. Monday for Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties.Officials put up barricades at South Pier, hoping to deter people from going out onto the pier.Sheboygan police advised swimmers at beaches to use extreme caution as there was a high risk of strong currents.

Sheboygan police ID 62-year-old woman killed in fire at Embers Apartments

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police have identified a woman killed in a fire at the Embers Apartment complex that happened on Sunday, August 21st.The fire happened around 4:15 a.m. at the apartment complex located on South Business Drive near Carmen Avenue.The body of 62-year-old Deborah Marsh of Sheboygan was found by firefighters in one of the apartment units.The Sheboygan County medical examiner has determined Marsh died as a result of smoke and soot inhalation.The State Fire Marshal is investigating this fire.

Sheboygan police: 3 missing children LOCATED

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police say three missing children have been located.The three children were reported to have been last seen near 13th Street and St.

14-year-old boy in critical condition after he was pulled from the water in Sheboygan

SHEBOYGAN -- Officials with the Sheboygan Fire Department say a 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after he was pulled form the water at General King Park on Sheboygan's south side Monday evening, July 11th.The call for this incident came in around 6:30 p.m. A caller indicated a swimmer hadn't surfaced near the beach.Sheboygan Fire officials and police were dispatched to the scene along with the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s officials, the Sheboygan County Dive Team and the United States Coast Guard.Police spotted the boy in the water, approximately 40 yards from the shore, in approximately five feet of water, and removed him.

Three suspects in custody in connection with fatal stabbing in Sheboygan

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police say officers caught one suspect and two others turned themselves into West Allis police in the wake of a fatal stabbing that occurred early Monday morning, July 11th.Police were called to the area of 12th Street and Clair Avenue shortly before 3:00 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.Sheboygan Fire EMS transported a 38-year-old man from the scene to Memorial Hospital -- where he died from his injuries.

Attempted robbery leads to drug-related arrests in Sheboygan

SHEBOYGAN -- Several people were arrested after Sheboygan officials served two search warrants near N. 15th and John Court early Thursday, June 24th.According to the Sheboygan Police Department, at approximately 7:25 a.m., they received a report of a possible attempted robbery at the Minit Mart located near N. 10th and Geele Avenue.Officials say they eventually arrested a 35-year-old Sheboygan man for an attempted theft from a person.

Kohler police arrest man accused in series of thefts from vehicles at fitness facilities

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan police say a Milwaukee man was taken into custody by police in Kohler -- accused in a series of thefts from vehicles in Kohler, Sheboygan and other communities.The man was arrested on Monday morning, February 29th shortly before 10:00 a.m.Police located the man near the "Sports Core" and they say he attempted to avoid arrest.The incidents for which this man is believed responsible date back to 2015, and usually occurred with vehicles parked at the "Sports Core" in Kohler and Planet Fitness in Sheboygan.Police say the man seemingly targeted vehicles where purses were left in plain sight inside the unoccupied vehicles.The investigation is ongoing.