Baldwin Police Department

08/28/2026

OWNER LOCATED AND DOG RETURNED!

Officers located this pup by the South Kwik Trip. Contact dispatch if you know where this dog lives 🐶 715-684-2112

08/20/2026

🚲⚡ BIKE & E-BIKE SAFETY REMINDER

Whether you’re riding a traditional bicycle or an e-bike, knowing the rules helps keep everyone safe on Baldwin’s roads.

A few reminders:
✅ Ride with traffic and obey traffic laws, including stop signs.
✅ Use proper lighting during hours of darkness.
✅ Signal your turns and stops.
✅ E-bikes generally have the same rights and responsibilities as bicycles under Wisconsin law.
✅ Class 3 e-bike operators must be 16 or older.
✅ Helmets may not be required statewide, but we strongly recommend one for every rider.

Please take a moment to review the flyer for additional information on Baldwin ordinances and Wisconsin bicycle/e-bike laws.

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Share the Road. 🚲

— Baldwin Police Department
📞 715-684-3856

08/05/2026

The Baldwin Police Department would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who made this year’s National Night Out an incredible success!

National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors together, strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community, and celebrating what makes Baldwin such a great place to live. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our sponsors, volunteers, partner agencies, businesses, organizations, and community members, this year’s event was one to remember.

We would like to recognize and thank:

🚔 Phoenix Grill & Event Center
🚔 Peace Lutheran Church & Chaplain John Hanson
🚔 Nilssen’s Foods
🚔 A&W
🚔 Culver’s
🚔 Kwik Trip
🚔 Western Wisconsin Health
🚔Baldwin Public Library - Wisconsin
🚔 Windmill Days - Baldwin, WI
🚔 Village Church
🚔 Union Pacific Railroad & Special Agent Marcks
🚔 River Church
🚔 Baldwin Royalty
🚔 Baldwin/Woodville Hockey
🚔 Boy Scouts
🚔 Thrivent Financial
🚔 Baldwin/Woodville Cheerleaders
🚔 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
🚔 Day & Nite Towing LLC.
🚔St. Croix County Sheriff's Office K9
🚔 Baldwin Public Works
🚔 Wisconsin State Patrol
🚔 Baldwin EMS
🚔 United Fire & Rescue
🚔 Dr. Groove DJ
🚔 Baldwin Greenhouse
🚔 The Smokehouse
🚔 Village of Baldwin, WI

And a very special thank you to every volunteer, attendee, participant, and community member who came out to spend the evening with us. Your support, smiles, and community spirit are what make National Night Out such a meaningful tradition.

We are proud to serve such an amazing community and are grateful for the partnerships that continue to make Baldwin a safe and welcoming place to call home.

Thank you for making National Night Out 2026 a tremendous success—we can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

💙🚓

08/04/2026

Excited to see everyone tonight at Mill Pond!

Everyone attending will receive a door prize entry ticket (obtain the ticket at the PD table under the main tent)

Fun begins at 5pm!!

Come join us at Mill Pond Park on August 4th. New activities coming this year that you and your family won’t want to miss!!!

Stay tuned for more updates!

07/30/2026

Stop out at Mill Pond next Tuesday for a night of fun activities!!

United Fire & Rescue will be doing a Vehicle Extrication Demo at 6pm.

Baldwin EMS will have hands on CPR demos for everyone to check out.

Plenty of kids activities: (Sprinklers, Sidewalk Chalk and more)

Thanks to our amazing community and local first responders, again this year Baldwin NNO will have door prizes!!

We hope to see everyone Tuesday night!

Come join us at Mill Pond Park on August 4th. New activities coming this year that you and your family won’t want to miss!!!

Stay tuned for more updates!

07/20/2026

Along with another warm Monday, the possibility for severe weather returns.

BPD reminds you to have a safe area to go should severe weather impact our community.

07/16/2026

Update: As of 6:30pm, Dedicated Animal Control has taken custody of the dog. Please contact them directly. (715-377-5141)

Who’s knows where home is? 🐶🐶

715-684-2112 with information.

07/15/2026

The Baldwin Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the members of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office following the passing of retired Sheriff John Shilts Sr.

Rest easy Sheriff 💙

It is with heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of retired St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts Sr. John suffered a medical emergency in Deer Park, WI on July 14. He was flown to the University of Minnesota. He died shortly after his arrival at the hospital.

Sheriff Shilts spent a lifetime in law enforcement, starting with the Somerset and New Richmond Police Departments, and moving on to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office in 1987. Over the next three decades with St. Croix County, he served in a variety of roles, including the drug task force, Emergency Response Unit, sergeant, captain, and chief deputy. John was elected sheriff in 2011 and was re-elected to a second term. On July 14, 2017, John retired after serving the citizens of St. Croix County for a combined 38 years.

John served with pride, integrity and a genuine commitment to the safety and well-being of others. His leadership, professionalism and larger than life presence helped shape the Sheriff’s Office and the people within it. His friendship, and his many contributions will not be forgotten.

Our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. We recognize that his greatest legacy is not only his years of public service, but also the love and memories he leaves behind with those closest to him. We honor John’s life with gratitude for his years of service, respect for his character, and appreciation for the sacrifices he and his family made on behalf of the community. He will be missed, remembered, and forever regarded as a huge part of our St. Croix County family.

07/08/2026

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