The Merrill Police Department holds arrest warrants issued 7/23/2018 for Anthony L.J. Boyd, DOB 10/11/1994, last known address 123 S. Lake St., Neenah. The city recovered judgments of $121.60 for disorderly conduct and $126.60 for resisting/obstructing an officer. The defendant is in default of payment, and must pay the amount or spend 4 days in jail.

The information on this warrant was current as of the time of publication. Anyone with information on Anthony L.J. Boyd should call the Merrill Police Department at 715-536-8311.

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A 63-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday on a criminal traffic charge. A deputy made contact with a vehicle operator on West Bilby Road who showed signs of impairment. Following field sobriety tests he was taken into custody for a second offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A 25-year-old Merrill man was injured after a single vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in the Town of Scott. The vehicle the man was driving left the road and crashed on County Rd. Q at County Rd. Z.

A 39-year-old Wausau woman was arrested Wednesday evening for violating the terms of her probation. Deputies found the woman at a home after receiving a report of an unwanted guest. After further investigation, charges related to prostitution and pandering by the woman will be referred to the Lincoln County District Attorney.

A 36-year-old Rhinelander man was arrested Thursday evening after a traffic stop in the Town of Merrill. A deputy stopped a vehicle after he observed it traveling at 93 MPH. When contact was made the odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. The 21-year-old driver from Rhinelander was cited for speeding and for driving on a suspended license. The passenger was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

A 34-year-old Dane County man was arrested Friday evening after a traffic stop in the Town of Bradley. A Trooper from the Wisconsin State Patrol stopped the vehicle and called the K9 Nina to the scene. A check by the K9 indicated the vehicle contained drugs and a search turned up numerous items of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

Two people were injured after striking a bear Saturday evening in the Town of Bradley. Just after 5 p.m. a 59-year-old Merrill man was operating a motorcycle on County Rd. S near US Hwy. 51 when he struck the bear. The driver and his passenger, a 46-year-old Merrill woman, were transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital where they were flown by the Spirit helicopters to the trauma center at Aspirus.

Nine people reported striking deer this past week.

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August 14
Calls: #1257- At 8:02 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cty. X for a 63 year old male with chest pain, transported to AGSH; #1258- At 9:57 a.m. Med 61 responded to Rock Ridge Ct. for a Community Paramedic visit; #1259- At 2:05 p.m. Med 62 responded to E. 2nd St. for a 28 year old female with a fall, transported to AGSH; #1260- At 3:35 p.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 25 year old female with abdominal cramps, transported to AWH; #1261- At 6:13 p.m. Med 62 responded to PCNH for an 86 year old female with shortness of breath, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses.

August 15
Calls: #1262- At 2:41 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cty. Q for a 25 year old male with a motor vehicle accident, transported to AWH; #1263- At 9:20 a.m. Med 61 responded to Highland Dr. for an 85 year old male for a Community Paramedic visit; #1264- Brush 66 & 6-wheeler responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1265- At 11:43 a.m. MFD responded to Park Place for a fire alarm, investigation found burnt food in an apartment; #1266- At 12:15 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for an 89 year old male with a medical problem, transported to ASCH; #1267- At 12:18 p.m. Med 61 responded to O’Day St. for a male with a medical condition, transported to AGSH; #1268- MFD responded to 307 W. Main St. for a fire alarm, investigation found the electrician was testing the smoke detectors; #1269- At 3:34 p.m. Med 61 responded to E. 4th St. for a 21 year old female with chest pain, transported to AGSH; #1270- At 5:39 p.m. Med 63 responded to PCNH for a 52 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1271- At 9:30 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 52 year old female with a medical problem, transported to PCNH.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses; standby/First Aid station at the fair.

August 16
Calls: #1272- At 9:06 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 92 year old female with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1273- At 10:55 a.m. Brush 66 & 6-wheeler responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1274- At 3:42 p.m. Med 63 responded to Cty. X for an 87 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1275- At 6:43 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1276- At 7:02 p.m. Med 62 responded, no transport.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire safety inspections of area businesses; complete walk-around of the Merrill Festival Grounds.

August 17
Calls: #1277- At 12:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to N. Park St. for a 68 year old male with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1278- At 11:05 a.m. Brush 66 responded to the Festival Grounds for a standby; #1279- At 6:45 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby.
Other activities: On-duty personnel were assigned to fair duty; non-dedicated ambulance standby for the high school football game.

August 18
Calls: #1280- At 8:39 a.m. Med 62 responded to East St. for a 72 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1281- At 10:50 a.m. Brush 66 & Med 63 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby, provided first aid to individuals on the grounds; #1282- At 5:21 p.m. Med 62 responded to Cleveland St. for a 53 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1283- At 5:29 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1284- At 11:01 p.m. Med 62 & Eng 62 responded to Festival Grounds for a portable food stand with smoke coming from the roofline, found deep fryer grease to be smoking, shut down gas supply and ventilated stand, no fire.
Other activities: Stationed at Merrill Festival Grounds for First Aid & fire safety; stood by at demolition derby for fire and EMS safety.

August 19
Calls: #1285- At 9:20 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 16 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1286- At 11 a.m. Med 63 & Brush 66 responded to Festival Grounds for standby; #1287- At 1:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to the Festival Grounds for a 32 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1288- At 5:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to Festival Grounds for a 39 year old male with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1289- At 5:44 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby.
Other activities: Brush 66 & Med 63 to Festival Grounds during the fair for medical and fire safety coverage on scene; Med 61 to the monster truck show for EMS coverage for participants.

August 20
Calls: #1290- At 5:27 a.m. Med 62 responded to N. State St. for a 33 year old male with a medical problem, no transport; #1291- At 10:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to Lake St. for a standby for MPD; #1292- At 12:09 p.m. Med 62 responded to Lake St. for a 34 year old male with a overdose, transported to AGSH; #1293- At 6:21 p.m. Eng 62 responded to Tug Lake Ave. for a live downed power line, stood by until WPS came and de-energized the line, downed wire was from a controlled burn, fire extinguished after WPS was done.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses; team building exercise with MHS girls swim team.

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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Aug. 13, 2018.

Cruelty to Animals
Devon N. Somers, Merrill, $136.60.

Posses drug paraphernalia
Stevie L. Degner, Merrill, $199.60.

Disorderly Conduct
Jacob D. Jensen, Merrill, $136.60. Angela M. Schoone, Merrill, $199.60. Vikas K. Verma, Merrill, $136.60.

Operate after revocation
Nicholas S. Novitski, Merrill, $124. Brandon M. Thompson, Merrill, $313. Shane Van Groll, Merrill, $313.

Speeding
Patrick M. Blackaller, Birchwood, $98.80. Clarissa J. McArdle, Manitowoc, $98.80. Robert J. Ney, Merrill, $98.80. Derik J. Pagel, Merrill, $98.80. Casey J. Savall, Roberts, $98.80. Kay E. Weiss, Wausau, $98.80. Christopher J. Zianik, Rothschild, $98.80.

Safe and sanitary maintenance of property
Fick Bricks LLC, Merrill, $136.60. Dolores L. Kleinhans, Merrill, $199.60.

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On Wednesday, Aug. 8, officers of the Merrill Police Department along with several volunteers teamed up with the Merrill Parks and Rec Department, Little Lakes Memories and retired Tomahawk Police Officer Larry Bromberek, for a very special version of MPD’s annual Cops ‘N Bobbers activity, with a handful of local children at Silver Moon Springs Fish Hatchery in Elton, Wis. This year marked the second annual event where the three organizations partnered to take a small group of special needs children on a fun trip to introduce them to the joys of fishing. After putting in a little over an hour of fishing time, the children caught nearly 200 fish. Their prized catches were later cleaned by fishery staff so children could take their fish home to their families.

Merrill Police Department Captain Greg Hartwig helps a youngster land his trout during the Cops ‘n Bobbers event on Wednesday, August 8.

“There was a lot of one on one interaction with our volunteers and sponsors,” comments Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett. “I have no doubt the kids had a great time. It was a great day with great friends!”
On behalf of the department, Bennett would like to thank the organizations involved and the generous turnout of the many volunteers.
“In usual form, Larry (Bromberek) brought fishing gear to raffle for the kids and awards for all of them. Larry is a great advocate for the sport among our young people. Little Lakes Memories specifically sponsored the event at Silver Moon Springs, paying the fee for each fish caught,” Bennett adds. “It was a very generous donation to say the least.”
Three Merrill officers joined this year’s event: Captains Greg Hartwig and Dale Bacher and Investigator/School Resource Officer Mark Heckendorf.

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A $100,000 cash bond was set Friday for a Merrill man charged with child sex crimes. James S. Ament, 51, faces felony counts of Attempted 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault – Sexual Contact with Person Under Age 13; Use Computer to Facilitate and Child Sex Crime; and Child Enticement-Sexual Contact.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Ament Thursday morning after an investigation into child sex crimes. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detectives specially trained by the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted the investigation and as a result, Ament was arrested at a park in the city of Merrill.

Ament had been communicating with an under-cover detective who was posing as a 10-year-old boy. Ament tried multiple times to arrange a meeting with the detective posing as the boy for sex. The Sheriff’s Office was able to arrange a meeting place for Ament to pick up the “boy” and when Ament arrived deputies took him into custody.

A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for Sept. 5.

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Jeremy Ratliff
Reporter

This afternoon, a Town of Merrill man was ordered held on $100,000 cash bond, on charges related to a sexually explicit text conversation with what the man reportedly thought was a 10-year old boy. 51-year old James Ament appeared in Lincoln County Circuit Court via video conference from the Lincoln County Jail, facing felony charges of Attempted 1^st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Sex Crime and Child Enticement.

James S. Ament

According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lincoln County District Attorney’s office. On Tuesday, August 21, Ament was  contacted via telephone by a child who reportedly found Ament’s number written on a bathroom wall. The boy told investigators he was with his brother fishing at a rural Lincoln County lake when he found the phone number. The boys indicated they thought it would be funny to call the number. When Ament answered he reportedly represented himself as ‘thirty-something’ years old, offered to meet the boy and perform sexual acts. The boy immediately hung up and his brother reportedly called Ament back. Ament made the same offer, but asked to meet Wednesday August 22 instead, despite the boy telling Ament he was “only 10”. Ament reportedly told the boy “that’s okay”. The boy immediately hung up and contacted law enforcement. Due to the nature and severity of the incident, the responding deputy turned the case over to a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Investigator who is specially trained in crimes against children via the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force.

On Wednesday August 22, the investigator set up a phone account and contacted Ament via text message, posing as a 10-year old boy named ‘Alex.’ Throughout the day Wednesday Ament contacted Alex via text message attempting to schedule a meeting place and time and explicitly discussed his intentions which included sexual acts, watching pornography and alcohol. At one point, Ament advised Alex he had a pair of ‘skinny jeans’ for him to change into at Ament’s residence. Then at 6:15 AM Thursday morning, Ament contacted Alex via text message stating “Morning hot stuff”, “Get Up”  and proceeded to attempt once again to schedule a meeting. Alex agreed to meet Ament at a city of Merrill Park. When Ament arrived at the park, he was met by several sheriff’s deputies and taken into custody.

During a press conference at the Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon, Lieutenant Investigator Chad Collinsworth thanked the Merrill Police Department for their assistance with the investigation. Following Amen’t arrest, Collinsworth stated a search warrant had been executed at Ament’s home. Items seized include Ament’s cell phone, a camera, and boy’s sized underwear. Collinsworth stated the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. He indicated the department had no prior history with Ament being involved in these types of offenses. According to court records, Ament has no prior criminal history.

If convicted Ament faces up to 95 years in prison.

Ament’s next court appearance will be a preliminary hearing set for September 5.

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August 14
Calls: #1257- At 8:02 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cty. X for a 63 year old male with chest pain, transported to AGSH; #1258- At 9:57 a.m. Med 61 responded to Rock Ridge Ct. for a Community Paramedic visit; #1259- At 2:05 p.m. Med 62 responded to E. 2nd St. for a 28 year old female with a fall, transported to AGSH; #1260- At 3:35 p.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 25 year old female with abdominal cramps, transported to AWH; #1261- At 6:13 p.m. Med 62 responded to PCNH for an 86 year old female with shortness of breath, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses.

August 15
Calls: #1262- At 2:41 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cty. Q for a 25 year old male with a motor vehicle accident, transported to AWH; #1263- At 9:20 a.m. Med 61 responded to Highland Dr. for an 85 year old male for a Community Paramedic visit; #1264- Brush 66 & 6-wheeler responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1265- At 11:43 a.m. MFD responded to Park Place for a fire alarm, investigation found burnt food in an apartment; #1266- At 12:15 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for an 89 year old male with a medical problem, transported to ASCH; #1267- At 12:18 p.m. Med 61 responded to O’Day St. for a male with a medical condition, transported to AGSH; #1268- MFD responded to 307 W. Main St. for a fire alarm, investigation found the electrician was testing the smoke detectors; #1269- At 3:34 p.m. Med 61 responded to E. 4th St. for a 21 year old female with chest pain, transported to AGSH; #1270- At 5:39 p.m. Med 63 responded to PCNH for a 52 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1271- At 9:30 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 52 year old female with a medical problem, transported to PCNH.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses; standby/First Aid station at the fair.

August 16
Calls: #1272- At 9:06 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 92 year old female with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1273- At 10:55 a.m. Brush 66 & 6-wheeler responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1274- At 3:42 p.m. Med 63 responded to Cty. X for an 87 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1275- At 6:43 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1276- At 7:02 p.m. Med 62 responded, no transport.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire safety inspections of area businesses; complete walk-around of the Merrill Festival Grounds.

August 17
Calls: #1277- At 12:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to N. Park St. for a 68 year old male with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1278- At 11:05 a.m. Brush 66 responded to the Festival Grounds for a standby; #1279- At 6:45 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby.
Other activities: On-duty personnel were assigned to fair duty; non-dedicated ambulance standby for the high school football game.

August 18
Calls: #1280- At 8:39 a.m. Med 62 responded to East St. for a 72 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1281- At 10:50 a.m. Brush 66 & Med 63 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby, provided first aid to individuals on the grounds; #1282- At 5:21 p.m. Med 62 responded to Cleveland St. for a 53 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1283- At 5:29 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby; #1284- At 11:01 p.m. Med 62 & Eng 62 responded to Festival Grounds for a portable food stand with smoke coming from the roofline, found deep fryer grease to be smoking, shut down gas supply and ventilated stand, no fire.
Other activities: Stationed at Merrill Festival Grounds for First Aid & fire safety; stood by at demolition derby for fire and EMS safety.

August 19
Calls: #1285- At 9:20 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 16 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1286- At 11 a.m. Med 63 & Brush 66 responded to Festival Grounds for standby; #1287- At 1:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to the Festival Grounds for a 32 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1288- At 5:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to Festival Grounds for a 39 year old male with a trauma, transported to AGSH; #1289- At 5:44 p.m. Med 61 responded to Festival Grounds for a standby.
Other activities: Brush 66 & Med 63 to Festival Grounds during the fair for medical and fire safety coverage on scene; Med 61 to the monster truck show for EMS coverage for participants.

August 20
Calls: #1290- At 5:27 a.m. Med 62 responded to N. State St. for a 33 year old male with a medical problem, no transport; #1291- At 10:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to Lake St. for a standby for MPD; #1292- At 12:09 p.m. Med 62 responded to Lake St. for a 34 year old male with a overdose, transported to AGSH; #1293- At 6:21 p.m. Eng 62 responded to Tug Lake Ave. for a live downed power line, stood by until WPS came and de-energized the line, downed wire was from a controlled burn, fire extinguished after WPS was done.
Other activities: Bi-annual fire prevention inspections of area businesses; team building exercise with MHS girls swim team.

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August 17
9 a.m.- Officers responded to the Social Services building for a complaint of a male party yelling at social workers and using profanity in the parking lot. Officers investigated the incident and discovered that the male party was upset with the visitation arranged with his biological son. Due to this he was yelling and swearing at the social worker. The male party admitted to this and was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
3:49 p.m.- Officers responded to the area of the roundabout for a male party pointing a gun at passing cars. Officers located the male party and discovered the alleged gun was actually a foam gun from the game Minecraft. The male party was discovered to have warrants for his arrest and was taken into custody for those warrants.
3:54 p.m.- Officers responded to an address in the 1500 block of Mathews Street for a male and female involved in a physical argument. Officers investigated the incident and based on the statements from parties on scene, determined that the male party had punched the female party in the stomach and back. The female party then grabbed the male party by the genitals causing pain. The male party was identified but fled from the scene. The female party was found to have a warrant for her arrest issued by probation and parole. The female party was taken into custody and offered medical treatment. The incident was referred to the district attorney’s office for criminal charges.

August 18
3:03 p.m.- An officer responded to a violation of a court order. Contact was made with the caller who advised he has a court order against another male party and he was confronted by the male party at the fair. Contact was made with the suspect, who denied contact with the caller and said he was being harassed by him due to other issues between the two and that the allegations were false. The matter is being forwarded to the district attorney.
3:48 p.m.- Officers responded to a battery complaint. The caller advised they were at Walmart and they were struck in the face by a male party, who then threatened to harm them if they called law enforcement. Contact was made with the suspect who was arrested for battery, intimidation of a victim, three counts of bail jumping and operating a motor vehicle without a license, 2nd offense.

August 19
12:45 a.m.- Officers responded to a hit and run complaint. The caller advised they had located a street sign that had been struck at the roundabout. A vehicle with two flat tires and heavy front end damage was located in the area. Contact was made with the driver who displayed signs of intoxication. The driver was placed through field sobriety tests and failed. The vehicle parts left behind at the accident scene matched that of the vehicle with the flat tires. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 1st offense and was cited for hit and run.

August 20
5:20 p.m.- A female party met with an officer at the police department to report a domestic incident involving her and the father of her child. The female reported being struck in the face by the male party. The male party has not been located at this time.
11:53 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration violation. During the traffic stop K9 Poncho responded and alerted on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed items utilized in drug distribution including packaging material and a scale. The male driver was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine. A female passenger was arrested after approximately 4 grams of methamphetamine was located on her person. Another male passenger was also arrested for a probation violation and was additionally charged with Manufacture and Delivery of Methamphetamine.

August 21
2:25 p.m.- An officer spoke with a female who was having trouble with a neighbor in the 1900 block of E. 1st St. There were concerns that an intoxicated neighbor was giving children at the neighboring residence unwanted attention according to the mother. When the neighbor was spoken to, she advised that she has concerns that the children are not being cared for. There was nothing noted by the officer indicating any concerns of the children’s welfare.

August 22
9:11 a.m.- An officer responded to a residence with Probation and Parole for a male party with a warrant. The male party was at his residence and was taken into custody.
3:56 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver was cited for operating after revocation and was arrested for bail jumping.

August 23
2:13 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was cited for operating after revocation, 10th offense and operating without insurance. He was also taken into custody for a probation violation.

August 24
6:38 a.m.- Officers took a report that a male subject attempted to break into a residence. The suspect left prior to officers arriving. The male suspect was also found to have warrants for his arrest. When located he will be charged with criminal damage to property and trespassing.
8:12 a.m.- An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Prospect Street for a report of a door that was damaged. The investigation is ongoing.
6:53 p.m.- Officers and Lincoln County EMS were dispatched to an address for a possible medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers and EMS were able to make contact with the male who was found to be alright. During the course of the contact, the male subject became disorderly with EMS staff and officers attempted to detain the male. The male subject resisted officers before being taken into custody. The male subject was taken into custody for a probation hold as well as charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

August 25
2:29 a.m.- Officers arrested a female for a probation violation. During the course of the arrest, the female was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The female was taken to jail where she was booked in on the probation violation and the possession charges.
5:39 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle and driver were searched as a result of a K9 indicating the presence of illegal substances. The male driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and THC. The male was taken to jail and was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC and bail jumping.
10:47 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was found to have a warrant through the Department of Corrections. The female driver was arrested for the warrant and was transported to jail.

August 26
1:56 a.m.- An officer responded to the 2400 block of E. 6th St. for a harassment complaint involving neighbors. During contact with involved parties a male party was arrested after being found with a female he is not to have contact with.
3:36 a.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for equipment violations. During the traffic stop a K9 was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. A search revealed marijuana. The operator was cited for Possession THC.
3:32 p.m.- Officers responded to the 1000 Block of E. Main St. for a report of an odor of marijuana coming from an apartment. Contact was made with occupants of the apartment and a male party was found to have a warrant for his arrest. The male party was arrested for the warrant.

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A 61-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man as operating and took him into custody for a warrant through the Merrill Municipal Court for contempt.

A 35-year-old Nekoosa woman was arrested Tuesday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the woman was operating just before 8:30 p.m. A check showed the woman was wanted by the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department for contempt. She was also cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license.

A 22-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested late Tuesday night on a criminal traffic charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle in the Town of Birch just after 11 p.m. The driver showed signs of impairment and was asked to perform field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests he was arrested for a second offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, he was also cited for driving after revocation. The passenger in the vehicle, a 27-year-old Tomahawk man, was cited for having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle.

A 28-year-old Merrill man was arrested Wednesday morning on a misdemeanor charge of bail jumping. Deputies found the man in the Town of Merrill while conducting a welfare check and learned he had failed to change his address with the Clerk of Courts on a pending criminal case in Lincoln County Court.

A 34-year-old Tomahawk woman is in the Lincoln County Jail and will face several charges after a traffic stop Friday night in the Town of Bradley. Deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint, located and stopped the suspect vehicle. The K9 Poncho alerted that the vehicle contained drugs. A search found drug paraphernalia which tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. When the female suspect was brought to the jail a search by corrections staff revealed Psilocybin or mushrooms and a controlled prescription medication. The woman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Psilocybin; which is a felony and bringing and concealing a prescription medication in a correctional facility which is also a felony charge.

A 29-year-old Merrill woman was cited Saturday morning for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Deputies located the woman and took her into custody after she failed field sobriety tests. Prior to being stopped, the woman had struck a power pole on Tannery Road in the Town of Scott breaking it and causing a power outage for the west and south sides of Merrill and the Town of Scott. She will face additional citations for the hit and run.

The number of car deer crashes is lower with only six being reported this past week.

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August 27
2:08 a.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of intoxication and was placed through field sobriety tests. The driver failed and was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 1st offense.
2:26 a.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop. The K9 was deployed on the vehicle and made a positive alert. The driver had a methamphetamine pipe and baggie containing methamphetamine on his person. The male was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited for operating after revocation, 2nd offense, passing in a no passing zone, operating without insurance and unreasonable and imprudent speed.
11:22 p.m.- Officers responded to a residence where two known parties were residing who had active warrants for their arrest. Contact was made with both parties who were taken into custody on the warrants. The female was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and was cited for that violation.

August 28
2:38 p.m.- Officers responded to the Probation and Parole office to take a male party into custody for a probation violation. The male was taken into custody and transported to the jail.

August 29
2:55 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to a residence for a report of a male subject who was in violation of a court order prohibiting contact with the property. Officers responded and the male subject was located. He was taken into custody for violating the terms of two felony bonds and transported to the jail.
3:27 p.m.- An officer took a report of a bicycle that had been stolen from a residence sometime within the past month or so.

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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 4/16/2018 for Paula J. Christensen, DOB 4/22/1975, last known address 3055 S. Artisan, Lac Du Flambeau. The city recovered a judgment of $199.60 for trespass to land-remain after notice. The defendant is in default of payment, and must pay the amount or spend 3 days in jail.

The information on this warrant was current as of the time of publication. Anyone with information on Paula J. Christensen should call the Merrill Police Department at 715-536-8311.

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August 31
Officers were called to investigate a potential scam. Officers made contact with a female party who explained that she was contacted by a company through her collegiate email account. She believed the contact to be legitimate and proceeded to correspond with the email. She was sent a check in the mail for $2,400 and told to purchase $2,000 in ITunes gift cards. The cards were purchased and photographs of the authorization numbers on the cards were sent to the email contact. The victim became suspicious and determined the company was fake. The investigating officer contacted the Federal Trade Commission and attempted contact with the contact information for the fake company. The contact information was found to be false. The investigation will continue when further evidence develops.

September 1
An officer located a vehicle traveling suspiciously and discovered that the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the male operator of the vehicle was the suspended registered owner. The vehicle was searched following a positive alert of possible drugs by a Marathon County K9 unit. Officers did not locate anything illegal inside the vehicle. Regardless, the male was taken into custody for resisting officers and two counts of bail Jumping.

September 2
An officer took a theft complaint in the 700 block of Prospect Street of items being taken from a vehicle and garage. A suspect was identified and an investigation is to come.

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A 17-year-old Merrill man was arrested Tuesday morning on drug charges after a traffic stop in the Town of Merrill. A deputy in an unmarked car was traveling on a town road in the Town of Merrill when he witnessed a transaction between the man and a 15-year-old Merrill youth. The 17-year-old admitted to prior sales of drugs between the pair. He was taken into custody for possession of drug paraphernalia and will be referred to the Lincoln County District Attorney for charges related to the distribution of marijuana. The 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle has been referred to juvenile authorities for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and being a party to the crime of marijuana distribution. The 15-year-old who purchased the drug will also be referred to juvenile authorities.

A 29-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Wednesday morning after deputies investigated a disturbance which began at a home in the Town of Harrison and continued on a highway in the Town of King. The victim told deputies the suspect tried striking her vehicle head on as they traveled in opposite vehicles on County Rd. D. The suspect was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property and for recklessly endangering safety.

With the fall election being just two months away, a reminder is being given that taking campaign signs is theft. A resident in Tomahawk complained that three signs supporting state wide candidates that were placed along the road on US Hwy. 8 were removed. The caller noted the signs at the same location supporting candidates from the opposing party remained in place after the theft. Sheriff Jaeger has previously stated that people caught stealing campaign signs will be charged with theft.

A traffic crash Friday night caused delays on State Rd. 17 in the Town of Russell for hours. The incident occurred north of County Rd. CCC at 4:40 p.m. when a pickup truck traveling north towing a camper trailer blew a tire causing the camper to roll over in the roadway and then off into the ditch. When the camper entered the ditch it was destroyed on impact. The occupants of the vehicle refused medical attention at the scene. Traffic on the roadway was slowed for over two and a half hours while the truck was removed. Deputies returned on Saturday as a salvage company used a clam truck to remove what was left of the camper. The town of Russell Fire Department assisted with traffic control and Town of Russell First Responders, Merrill Fire Department Ambulance and Oneida County Medic One also responded to the scene.

A deputy extinguished a vehicle fire late Friday night on US Hwy. 51. Just before 11 p.m. the deputy was on patrol near Lincoln Drive when he spotted a northbound Chevy truck that had smoke coming from it. When the vehicle was stopped the operator opened the hood and flames began shooting out of it. The deputy deployed his fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The Merrill Fire Department responded to the scene to check hot spots. Traffic on the highway was slowed for about 45 minutes while the vehicle was removed. No injuries were reported.

A 35-year-old Gleason man was arrested early Saturday morning on a warrant charge. Deputies went to a location off of First Avenue in the Town of Russell to check on a suspicious person. When the subject was located he tried to run from deputies but stopped when a deputy deployed a taser. The man was arrested on a charge of resisting an officer and for a warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for probation violation which was issued in February of 2017.

Nine people reported striking deer this past week along with two bears that were hit. A Merrill man struck a bear early Saturday morning on US Hwy. 51 near the State Rd. 64 exit and a Merrill woman struck a bear on State Rd. 17 in Bloomville late Sunday night.

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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Aug. 20, 2018.

Disorderly Conduct
Jesse A. Graap, Merrill, $136.60. Jessica A. Rowan, Merrill, $199.60. Heath L. Mrotek, Merrill, $262.60.

Non registration of auto
Trina S. Johnson, Merrill, $98.80. Carter W. Hinz, Merrill, $98.80.

Animal at Large
Barbara J. Bonnell, Merrill, $105.10.

Operate after suspension
Michael F. Murphy III, Omega, $124. Robert E. Moore, Merrill, $124. Ryan A. Meier, Irma, $124. Richard D. Erickson, Merrill, $124. Nicklaus O. Hibner, Wausau, $124.

Speeding
Cindy M. Fleischman, Merrill, $98.80. Tyler S. Lemke, Merrill, $98.80. Alexander R. Metzger, Eagle River, $124. Lexie R. Patterson, Tomahawk, $98.80. Albiona Sabani, Rhinelander, $98.80. Kaleb M. Teske, $98.80.

Fail to wear seatbelt
Jayson L. Ellis, Irma, $10. Richard D. Erickson, Merrill, $10.

Operate MV without Insurance
Austin K. Vanderleest, Merrill, $124. Christopher M. Williams, Merrill, $124.

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August 28
Calls: #1330- At 2:16 a.m. Med 62 responded to Jackson St. for a 67 year old male with a fall, transported to AGSH. #1331- At 4:49 a.m. Med 62 responded to O’day St. for a 92 year old female with a traumatic injury, transported to AGSH. #1332- At 5:45 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cottage St. for a 62 year old male with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus Wausau. #1333- At 7:10 a.m. Med 63 responded to Theilman St. for a 96 year old male with a medical problem, transported to St. Claires, Weston. #1334- At 7:17 a.m. Eng 62, Truck 63, Med 62 responded to Sales St. for a commercial fire alarm at the high school. #1335- At 8:05 a.m. Eng 62, Truck 63 and Med 63 responded to Center Ave. for a fire alarm, responding personnel were met by the building maintenance who said the fire alarm was false. #1336- At 8:47 a.m. Med 63 responded to a call, no transport. #1337- At 10:20 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a 64 year old male with a respiratory problem, transported to AGSH. #1338- At 3:01 p.m. Med 62 responded to Foster St. for a 45 year old female with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus Wausau. #1339- At 9:54 p.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. H for a 29 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. # 1340- At 11:34 p.m. Med 62 responded to Hillside Dr. for a 76 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: On and off duty personnel helped and participated with the Community Night Out at the Merrill Enrichment Center.

August 29
Calls: #1341- At 6:13 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a 64 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #1342- At 9:49 a.m. Med 62 responded to Joe Snow Rd. for a 42 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1343- At 10:04 a.m. Med 63 responded to Pier St. for a 77 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1344- At 11:40 a.m. Med 62 responded to O’Day St. for a 68 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: EPI training for anaphalaxis emergencies.

August 30
Calls: #1345- At 2:14 a.m. Med 62 responded to Prospect St. for a 43 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1346- At 4:32 p.m. Med 62 responded to Cty. Rd. C for an 83 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire safety inspections of area businesses.

August 31
Calls: #1347- At 12:20 a.m. Med 62 responded to 4th St. for a 62 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1348- At 5:48 a.m. Eng 62, Truck 63 and Med 62 responded to Pine Ridge Ave. for an alarm sounding at Park City Credit Union, no fire. #1349- At 9:15 a.m. Eng 62, Squad 64, Med 62 and Car 67 responded to Hardee’s for a report of a gas leak, no gas leak was found. #1350- At 4:27 p.m. Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for a 5 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1352- At 10:56 p.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport.
Other activities: Fire safety inspection of area businesses.

september 1
Calls: #1353- At 6:46 p.m. Med 62 responded to Pine Crest for an 87 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1354- At 8:38 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for an 87 year old male with a medical problem, transported to Pine Crest.
Other activities: Weekly and monthly EMS and fire training,

september 2
Calls: #1355- At 2:32 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 50 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1356- At 8:43 a.m. Med 62 responded to Pine Crest for a 92 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1357- At 1:21 p.m. Eng 62, Med 62 and squad 64 responded to a reported gas odor, upon investigation there was a gas leak from the stove, gas was turned off by owner. #1358- At 4:41 p.m. Eng 62, Med 62 and Truck 63 responded to Cottage St. for a report of smoke in a building, upon investigation found that the smoke was caused by burnt food. #1359- At 8:35 p.m. Eng 62, Med 62 and squad 64 responded to Grand Ave. for a reported gas odor, found a gas leak and public service locked out the gas meter until the gas pipe is fixed.
Other activities: Driver training, weekly training and readings.

september 3
Calls: #1360- At 5:06 p.m. Eng 62 responded to Hillside Dr. for an alarm sounding, found that the battery was needing to be replaced.
Other activities: Labor Day parade with on and off duty personnel.

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A 48-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday evening when deputies responded to a report of an unwanted person in a Town of Bradley home. He was arrested for violating the terms of restraining order.

Two Vilas County women were arrested Wednesday afternoon after a traffic stop outside of Tomahawk. Officers from the Merrill Police Department asked deputies to be on the lookout for a vehicle after it was involved in a theft at a Merrill business. A deputy located and stopped the vehicle on US Hwy. 51 and the driver provided a false name. The woman was later identified to be a 27-year-old Lac Du Flambeau woman who was wanted by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, the Oneida County Sheriff for contempt of court and the Marathon County Sheriff for battery. She was arrested for obstructing an officer, the warrants and felony theft. The passenger in the vehicle, a 41-year-old Lac Du Flambeau woman, was taken into custody on a felony theft charge.

A 32-year-old Rothschild woman was arrested Friday afternoon on warrants through the Marathon County Sheriff. The warrants related to the possession of methamphetamine and disorderly conduct.

A 29-year-old Gleason woman was arrested Friday afternoon after deputies responded to a disturbance in the Town of Russell. Deputies arrested the woman for battery and disorderly conduct.

An 18-year-old Iowa City, IA man was arrested early Saturday morning on a drug charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was driving for speeding in a construction zone on US Hwy. 51. When the deputy made contact he could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search turned up marijuana and the man was arrested for misdemeanor possession of the drug.

A 49-year-old Merrill man was arrested Saturday night on a felony charge OWI after deputies conducted a welfare check in the Town of Scott. Deputies saw the man drive into a property in the Town of Scott and made contact with him. The man displayed signs of impairment and a check showed his alcohol content was over four times the .02 limit due to his previous convictions. The man was arrested for 8th offense of operating with a prohibited blood alcohol content.

A total of seven people reported striking deer this past week. On Saturday evening a Schofield man struck and killed a bear on County Rd. G east of State Rd. 17 in the Town of Pine River.

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September 3
5:50 p.m.- A business reported finding damage to a coin machine which occurred sometime in the past two weeks. Entry was not made to the machine.
10:06 p.m.- A caller reported a scam attempt. He befriended a female on facebook.com and the two chatted and eventually agreed upon a video-chat in which the two engaged in sexual activity. The female then showed the caller she had recorded him and demanded money or threatened to release the video to his friends/employers/etc. on his Facebook account. The man did not send any money. This type of scam has been investigated a few times in the Merrill area and thus far the compromising videos have not been released; typically the scammer moves on to a new potential victim. The caller believed his ex-girlfriend maybe be behind the matter however the phone number returned to another state. Although, it is likely a “spoofed” number.

September 4
8:19 a.m.- A boy called 911 to report his bus had not picked him up and he was now locked out of his grandfather’s house. An officer located the boy and made phone contact with his mother who confirmed he was supposed to be at school. The officer provided the boy with a ride to school.
10:15 a.m.- A caller reported finding several tools stolen from his shop. He found most of the missing items at his brother’s residence. His brother denied he took them and claimed he owned them. The caller will be reviewing surveillance video at his shop to provide law enforcement to prove the items were in fact stolen from him by the brother.
10:19 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
11:43 a.m.- A caller reported someone had made entry to a change machine at his business. Investigation continues.
2:05 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
4:23 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

September 5
8:57 a.m.- Officers responded to the Probation and Parole office to take a female into custody for a probation violation.
12:52 p.m.- An off-duty officer observed two female parties shoplifting from a local business. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and one female gave a false name. She was later positively identified and had three warrants for her arrest. The stolen items were recovered and both females were arrested for numerous charges.
8:05 p.m.- Officers responded to a fire complaint. The caller stated their juvenile son had lit his bed on fire. Contact was made with the caller and his son. The juvenile is being referred to Social Services for negligent handling of burning materials.
11:07 p.m.- An officer located a vehicle that had been vandalized. The vehicle had butter and yellow mustard smeared on the windows, as well as eggs and tomatoes thrown against it. There was no damage to the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.

September 6
1:03 a.m.- An officer was approached by a resident who advised that they had several tools stolen from their residence. The investigation is ongoing.
9:08 a.m.- Officers were requested by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Probation and Parole to take a male subject into custody on a probation hold. The male was taken into custody and transported to the jail.
12:54 p.m.- An officer took a report of someone writing a derogatory comment into freshly poured cement in the 200 block of West Third Street. The male subject was located and admitted to the actions. The contractor was able to rectify the etching before it set in. The male subject will be cited for disorderly conduct.
3:03 p.m.- An officer took a report of unauthorized transactions on a debit card. The card had been utilized at a Merrill and Wausau business. The officer is working with Wausau Police Department on this case and a suspect has been identified with the investigation being ongoing.

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September 7
2:39 p.m.- A caller reported the theft of a crystal bowl.
4:24 p.m.- An officer investigated a crash in a parking lot. A crash report will be completed.
4:40 p.m.- An officer investigated a crash on E. 9th St. at Lake St. An estimate for damages will be completed by one driver to determine if a crash report is necessary.
10:13 p.m.- A caller reported a possible domestic disturbance after hearing a female screaming from a residence. It was found the woman had twisted her ankle after falling from a stair and was arguing with her husband as to whether she had broken her ankle or not. She was transported by ambulance to have her ankle assessed.

September 8
12:35 a.m.- A female was cited for disorderly conduct after a caller reported her outside in the 100 block of N. Prospect St. yelling and swearing. An officer had dealt with the woman earlier the previous night as well for a similar complaint.
11:04 a.m.- A caller reported someone had struck her vehicle while it had been parked at the high school and had left the scene.
7:17 p.m.- A store reported they had caught two eight-year-old boys shoplifting from the store. Contact was made with the boys’ parents. The boys were warned for shoplifting and turned over to their parents.
7:40 p.m.- A caller reported a domestic disturbance. It was found a male and female had a verbal argument. During the course of the investigation an officer observed a marijuana pipe. The male took ownership of the pipe and he was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

September 9
6:09 a.m.- A caller reported her neighbor was banging on her door yelling and screaming. The neighbor had been warned in the recent past to leave the caller alone. Contact was made with the neighbor and she was cited for disorderly conduct.
11:39 a.m.- A caller reported finding a baggie of suspected marijuana at a playground. An officer collected the substance and it was found to be dill.
5:25 p.m.- A crash was reported on E. Main St. at Pine Ridge Ave. A vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. A crash report will be completed.
6:10 p.m.- A caller reported a domestic disturbance after her ex-boyfriend came to her residence and threw a DVD player into an aquarium, threw a television to the floor and stole her cell phone. The ex-boyfriend had left the scene prior to officers’ arrival however he was later located by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies and arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.

September 10
7:35 a.m.- An officer responded to a traffic crash. A semi had struck a traffic light pole taking it down and causing damage to the semi. A crash report will be completed.

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September 11
7:20 p.m.- An officer responded to a garbage dumping complaint. The caller advised her daughter observed a male party place construction type garbage into their dumpster. The male and female began arguing and the male removed the garbage from the dumpster.
9:44 p.m.- Officers responded to a call regarding a female who had a warrant for her arrest. Probation and Parole wanted a female arrested for a probation violation. Contact was made with the female who was taken into custody.

September 12
12:48 p.m.- A caller reported he had money stolen from him from a nursing home. Investigation continues.
1:47 p.m.- A domestic disturbance was reported at an apartment complex. Contact was made with a male and female and it was found the male was in violation of a no-contact rule as part of an open bond. He was arrested for four counts of felony bail jumping.
2:07 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
9:17 p.m.- A caller reported a possible domestic disturbance after hearing a male yelling inside an apartment. Contact was made with the man who was yelling out of his open window as he was upset as he felt a neighbor stole some change from him. He was intoxicated and found to be on probation violating his rules of absolute sobriety. He was arrested for the probation violation.
11:55 p.m.- An employee at a gas station reported a male was in the parking lot for two hours and was asleep or passed out. Contact was made with the man who stated he was waiting to meet someone. He also felt the time was 6 p.m. The K9 was deployed and indicated a positive alert to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. Numerous items of methamphetamine paraphernalia were located in his vehicle and he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and several counts of bail jumping.

September 13
10:31 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
2:41 p.m.- A female was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
5:48 p.m.- A female came to the PD to turn herself in on a warrant she had through the city of Merrill. She was taken into custody for that warrant.
6:41 p.m.- A caller reported her son’s ex-girlfriend came to their residence which is in violation of a bond. This was confirmed to be a bond condition for the female. Officers located the female a short time later when she went to her ex-boyfriend’s place of employment demanding to see him. She was arrested for several counts of bail jumping.

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