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Manitowoc Police Department This is the official page of the City of Manitowoc - Police Department.
This page was created to provide people who live and work in Manitowoc, WI, or others with an interest in the Manitowoc Police Department, access to information about the Manitowoc Police Department and a platform with which to interact with the Manitowoc Police Department. This page is monitored and managed by staff members of the Manitowoc Police Department. View the City of Manitowoc’s social media policy here: https://www.manitowoc.org/DocumentCenter/View/32183/Social-Media-Policy
The Manitowoc Police Department manages this page as a limited public forum and therefore the following conditions apply.
• A posting on this page constitutes acceptance of these terms.
• In case of emergency, or if you need police assistance, dial 911.
• Do not use this page to report a crime. To report a crime you can dial 9-1-1 in an emergency, call 920-686-6500 for non-emergencies or contact Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers at 920-683-4466 to offer a tip, remain anonymous, and be eligible for a cash reward.
• If you post information related to a crime on this page, you may be placing yourself in the position of becoming a witness to a crime and subject yourself to subpoena and in certain situations may endanger yourself or others. Please call the Police Department to report a crime rather than using Facebook.
• “Friending” between Manitowoc Police Department officers and a citizen does not indicate endorsement of that person’s actions or comments.
• Comments posted by others on the Manitowoc Police Department page(s) are not to be considered the opinion of the Manitowoc Police Department; nor does Manitowoc Police Department endorse any third party comments on this page.
• The Manitowoc Police Department does not allow the posting of photos or videos by anyone other than members of the Manitowoc Police Department Facebook Team. If you are looking for more information about the Manitowoc Police Department please visit www.manitowoc.org/police. The Manitowoc Police Department welcomes a person’s right to respectfully express his/her opinion and encourages posters to keep comments directly related to content on this page. The Manitowoc Police Department reserves the right to hide any comments that are inappropriate or offensive, including comments that:
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About City of Manitowoc
The official account of the City of Manitowoc. View the City of Manitowoc’s social media policy here: https://www.manitowoc.org/DocumentCenter/View/32183/Social-Media-Policy. This account is maintained by the Mayor's Office of the City of Manitowoc. The general position of the City is to use social media as a limited forum, and the purpose is to inform, engage, and educate citizens and visitors of the City of Manitowoc. If comments or posts contain any of the following content, the comment may be subject to restriction by the City of Manitowoc, and would be hidden:
• Obscene or profane content;
• Promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, lawful source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, or familial status;
• Unlawfully defames or attacks an individual or group;
• Promotes or endorses a specific financial or commercial entity;
• Defrauds or defames any financial, commercial, or non-governmental agency;
• Threatens or incites violence;
• Solicitation of commerce, including but not limited to, advertising of any non-City related event, or business, or product for sale;
• Content that violates any law or fosters illegal activity;
• Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others;
• Malicious or harmful software or malware. The official contact for any City of Manitowoc social media page is the department head of the department/division the page pertains to, and/or the City Attorney’s Office and Mayor’s Office.
10/05/2026
🖤 Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and law enforcement family of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger.
The Manitowoc Police Department mourns the loss of Trooper Ritger, who died in the line of duty on October 2, 2026, at just 29 years old.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and fellow members of the Wisconsin State Patrol and law enforcement community as they navigate this tremendous loss.
We stand with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement during this difficult time and honor Trooper Ritger’s service and sacrifice.
Rest in peace, Trooper Ritger. Your service will never be forgotten. 💙🖤🇺🇸
It is with profound sadness that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin State Patrol announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Bradley Ritger at the age of 29.
On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck west of the Dunn County/Eau Claire County line. As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway below. Despite lifesaving efforts and critical medical care, Trooper Ritger succumbed to his injuries on October 2, 2026.
Trooper Ritger joined the Wisconsin State Patrol as a member of the 67th Recruit Class. He served in the Northwest Region for nearly five years, primarily in the Dunn County area. During his career, he attained certifications as a general law enforcement instructor, mobile field force team member and squad leader, and salvage vehicle inspector. Prior to his service with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Trooper Ritger served with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for three years.
Trooper Ritger was a dedicated public servant whose strong work ethic and positive presence left a lasting impact on anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He approached every situation with professionalism, integrity and a genuine commitment to serving others. Whether assisting the public, supporting his fellow troopers, or taking on difficult challenges, he consistently demonstrated compassion and willingness to help wherever needed. His dedication to his family and unwavering commitment to his profession will not be forgotten.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Trooper Ritger’s family, friends, loved ones and all who served alongside him. As the community mourns, the Wisconsin State Patrol has placed a law enforcement memorial vehicle at its Northwest Region Post in Eau Claire where the public is welcome to drop off cards, flowers, or other condolences.
Out of respect for the family, no additional information will be shared at this time. Funeral arrangements are being made by the family. We kindly ask media and the public to respect their privacy and space for grieving.
10/01/2026
🐾🚨 THE POLICE CHASE IS COMING UP FAST! 🚨🐾
K9 Rolo has already hit the course and he’s waiting for YOU! 🐕💨
The MTPD Police Chase is happening Saturday, October 17th at Silver Creek Park! Whether you’re ready to run the 4-mile course or join us for the 1.5-mile Dog Walk, there’s still time to sign up! 🏃♀️🐶🏃♂️
⏰ EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 4TH!
Don’t wait—get registered and join Rolo, MTPD, and our community for a fun morning supporting the Manitowoc Police Department K9 Unit! 💙🐾
📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Silver Creek Park
🏃 4-Mile Run
🐕 1.5-Mile Dog Walk
Rolo says: Quit barking about it and SIGN UP! 😎🐾
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Manitowoc/MTPDPoliceChase
🚨 LOOKING FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 🚨
The Manitowoc Police Department is seeking witnesses and/or video footage related to a vehicle versus bicyclist crash that occurred on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. at South 10th Street and Viebahn Street.
If you witnessed the incident or have doorbell, security, dashcam, or other video footage from the area around that time, please contact:
👮 Officer Rocklewitz
📧 [email protected]
or
📞 Shift Commander: 920-686-6551
Thank you for your assistance and for sharing this post with others who may have been in the area.
09/29/2026
🔧 FOUND TOOLBOX – CAN YOU IDENTIFY IT?
A toolbox was turned over to the Manitowoc Police Department this morning after being found on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the 4100 block of Conroe St., near the Cenex Station at 311 N. Rapids Rd.
If you believe this toolbox may be yours, you can claim it by stopping at the Manitowoc Police Department, 910 Jay St., or by calling 920-686-6571.
👉 Please be prepared to provide identifying details or specific descriptors about the toolbox and its contents to verify ownership.
Please share this post to help us get it back to its rightful owner!
🚨 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 🚨
The Manitowoc Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a witness to a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at about 8:30 a.m. in the Manitowoc Library parking lot.
Two vehicles backed out of their parking spaces and collided. One of the vehicles left the scene.
Several people reportedly witnessed the crash. A female witness had a digital photograph of the incident on her phone, which she showed to the victim vehicle operator and helped identify the license plate of the vehicle that left the scene. Unfortunately, the victim operator did not obtain the witness’s contact information or a copy of the photograph. We would like to speak with this witness and obtain the digital image. If you were the witness with the photograph, or if you know who this witness may be, please contact:
👮 Officer St. Pierre #986
📞 920-686-6551
Your assistance could help us with this investigation. Thank you for sharing this information and helping us locate this important witness.
K9 Rolo can’t contain his excitement for the MTPD Police Chase on October 17th! He’s practically bursting out of his shoes! Don’t forget, early registration ends October 4th, so make sure to sign up!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Manitowoc/MTPDPoliceChase
09/24/2026
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
The Manitowoc Shop with a Cop program is seeking donations for this year’s event. Our goal is to adopt 25 families through partnerships with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Manitowoc County Drug Treatment Court, providing gifts for every household member.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽:
🎄We aim to cover the costs of these presents, with the average expense per family being approximately $200.
🎄If you’d like to contribute, please drop off or mail your donations at the Manitowoc Police Department, 910 Jay Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.
🎄For those wishing to donate by check, kindly make it payable to “MPPA Shop with a Cop.”
𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻!
09/21/2026
🐾 Rolo is ready to RUN! 🐾
K9 Rolo is suiting up and wagging his tail with excitement for the Police K9 Run on October 17th! 🐕💙
Don’t miss your chance to jog, walk, or maybe even roll over for a great cause! 🏃♀️🐾
Join us at Silver Creek Park and help support the Manitowoc Police Department K9 Unit. Who knows…you might even get a paw-five from Rolo! 🐾✋
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Silver Creek Park
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
🏃 4-Mile Run | 1.5-Mile Dog Walk
🐶 Early registration ends October 3rd! Don’t wait—register today and come run, walk and have some fun with Rolo and the MTPD K9s!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Manitowoc/MTPDPoliceChase
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