The Green Bay Police Department has arrested a convicted felon suspected to be in possession of three handguns, one of which was confirmed stolen from Oconto County, along with a significant amount of ammunition, and numerous narcotics, after an officer out on routine patrol noticed a suspicious situation on the City’s east side.
The officer was in the 1100 block of Smith Street on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. and started to approach a small group gathering in an alley near a reported nuisance property when two people fled. The officer questioned the one person who stayed, and he was found to have a warrant.
While being taken into custody, Troy Soldier, 46, of Green Bay, was searched and bullets were discovered in his possession. A K9 unit was called to the scene and had indicated there to be a suspicion of narcotics in the vehicle that was believed to be operated by Soldier. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the seizure of three firearms, three extended pistol magazines, 65 grams of methamphetamine, 54 fentanyl pills, small amounts of cocaine, THC, amphetamine and Vyvanse.
Police are working to identify the two people who had fled.
This investigation is ongoing, and no further information will be released, at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #22-260045. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app for crime tips.
