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Lincoln County Sheriff’s reports

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A 56-year-old Rhinelander man was arrested Tuesday evening after a deputy responded to a report of a person walking in the road in the Town of Bradley. At around 8 p.m. callers reported a man walking on County Rd. A near County Rd. U north of Tomahawk. The deputy located the suspect walking in the road causing traffic to back up and cause a hazard. When the deputy attempted to speak to the man, he pulled out a can of liquid and sprayed the deputy. The can turned out to be bug spray. The deputy used his taser and with the assistance of a Tomahawk Police Officer took the man into custody. He was brought to the Lincoln County Jail where he was charged with resisting an officer and battery to a law enforcement officer.

Tomahawk firefighters and a deputy responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning on Lake Alice. At 3:30 a.m. a caller reported a vehicle engulfed in flames off of Anglers Avenue in the Town of King. When a deputy arrived, he found a 21-year-old Tomahawk man who advised his vehicle became stuck while he was operating on the ice. While he was trying to get the vehicle free it started on fire and was destroyed. No injuries were reported.

A 73-year-old Tomahawk man had to be rescued Friday afternoon after his vehicle became stuck in the Town of Wilson. The man was attempting to free his vehicle when he fell an estimated 40 feet down an embankment. Tomahawk Firefighters along with a deputy and paramedics from Tomahawk EMS all worked for about half an hour to bring the man up to the road where he was taken to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital where he was treated and released.

A 36-year-old Rhinelander woman was arrested Saturday afternoon on a criminal traffic charge after a 911 call reported a possible impaired driver. At around 2 p.m. a deputy stopped the woman on US Hwy. 51 near County Rd. Q in the Town of Scott after a report was received that she was driving recklessly as she traveled south on US Hwy. 51 from Irma. The woman showed signs of impairment and was placed through field sobriety tests, as a result of those tests she was arrested for a third offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

No one was injured but the Recreation Deputy is advising outdoor enthusiasts to use caution after a vehicle broke through the ice on Lake Alexander Saturday afternoon. The man phoned the sheriff’s office to advise his vehicle had fallen through the ice in an area known as Badeau’s Bay off of State Rd. 107 near South End Road. He advised he was unfamiliar with the proper route on the ice and broke through when he went into an area known to have thin ice. The man had his two minor children in the vehicle but all were able to escape with only wet feet. The vehicle was later removed from the water.

A 36-year-old Merrill man was arrested Saturday evening on warrant charges. The man presented himself to the staff of the Lincoln County Jail and informed them he was wanted. A check showed he was wanted by the Oneida County Sheriff and by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for violating the terms of his probation.

A 63-year-old Merrill man was arrested Saturday evening on a felony charge after a traffic stop in the Town of Schley. A deputy stopped the man on County Rd. C at County Rd. X after he observed the vehicle driving in an erratic manner. The driver showed signs of impairment and a preliminary breath test showed he was almost three times over the legal limit. The man was arrested for a seventh offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A 22-year-old Tomahawk man was cited for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a crash early Sunday morning in the Town of Bradley. At 2:10 a.m. a caller reported a single vehicle rollover crash on US Hwy. 8 and Wolf Road. The driver showed signs of impairment and was placed through field sobriety tests and as a result he was cited for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A 22-year-old Merrill man was arrested early Sunday morning on a criminal traffic charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle he was driving on Hillside Drive in the Town of Merrill after he observed it fail to stop at a stop sign. After field sobriety tests the man was arrested for a third offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

The number of deer crashes remains steady with 15 being reported this past week.

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Merrill Police reports

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December 18
7:53 p.m.- An officer responded to a residence with Probation and Parole to take a male party into custody for a probation violation. Contact was made with the male party who was taken into custody and was transported to the jail.
9:27 p.m.- Officers responded to a residence to attempt contact with a male party who had a warrant for his arrest. Contact was made with the male party who was taken into custody and was transported to the Lincoln County jail.

December 19
10:24 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
2:32 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
6:26 p.m.- A caller reported someone stole a package from her porch left by the post office. Investigation continues.

December 20
11:58 p.m.- Officers were called to a business parking lot after a caller reported a female pounding on his semi and yelling at a male to call the police. Officers located the involved male on foot in the area. He reported he had not been with a female and had no idea what officers were talking about. The involved female was found hiding behind a car. The male was arrested for obstructing an officer after lying to officers. It was further found he is on probation and is not to have contact with the female per his probation rules. The male showed officers a fat lip he claimed to have gotten after the female struck him. She was arrested for domestic battery.

Officers investigated four crashes at various locations throughout the day.

December 21
5:50 p.m.- A male and female arrived at the Merrill Police Department to report a disorderly conduct complaint in the 1300 block of West Main Street. Officers were advised the couple was chased out of the area by other males in the area. An ongoing investigation is occurring.
At approximately 6 p.m.- An officer was having contact with a male at the Merrill Police Department. The officer was advised by dispatch the male had an active warrant for his arrest through probation and parole. The male was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Jail for the warrant.
10:12 p.m.- Officers were in the 1300 block of West Main Street investigating an incident that occurred earlier in the day. Throughout the investigation officers were advised a female they were having contact with had an active warrant for her arrest. The female was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Jail for the warrant.

December 22
11:37 a.m.- Officers were called to one of the area hotels for found drug paraphernalia. Staff had located a small bong and crack pipe in a Christmas box. The items were not able to be connected to a previous resident and were taken as evidence.
7:39 p.m.- Officers were called to the 1600 block of East 1st Street for suspicious activity at a residence. The report was of people coming and going from the unoccupied residence at odd hours of the night. Officers were able to make contact with the owners of the residence and confirm that the late night activity was sanctioned activities by the home owner.

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Merrill Fire Department reports

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december 18
Calls: #1830- At 8:05 a.m. Med 62 responded to Scott Rd. for a 74 year old male with a medical problem, no transport #1831- At 10:08 a.m. Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for a 100 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1832- At 11:24 a.m. Med 62 responded to Champange St. for a 39 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1833- At 1:10 p.m. Med 62 responded to Kyes St. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1834- At 4:01 p.m. Med 62 responded to Sales St. for a 17 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire safety inspections of area businesses.

december 19
Calls: #1835- At 9:01 a.m. Med 62 responded to State St. for a 36 year old male with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus. #1836- At 11:05 p.m. Med 62 responded to Genesee St. for a 57 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire prevention inspections of area businesses. Trained on vertical ventilation.

december 20
Calls: #1845- At 5:37 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 77 year old female with a medical problem, transported to PCNH. #1846- At 6:50 p.m. Med 63 and Squad 64 responded to MSHS for a report of a gas leak in a parking lot, the spill was contained. #1847- At 9:25 p.m. Med 62 responded to Theilman St. for a 94 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Readings on vertical ventilation in fires.

december 21
Calls: #1848- At 7:38 a.m. Med 62 responded to State St. for a 75 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1849- At 10:12 a.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. 64 for an 88 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #1850- At 4:10 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 74 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1851- At 12:31 p.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. $1852- At 3:49 p.m. Med 63 responded to 2nd St. for a 54 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.

december 22
Calls: #1853- At 2:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1854- At 7:10 a.m. Med 62 responded to Pier St. for a 25 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1855- At 9:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. #1866- At 10:17 a.m. Med 62 responded to Barker Ave. for a 17 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1857- At 11:57 a.m. Med 62 responded to 8th St. for a 49 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.

december 23
Calls: #1864- At 12:30 a.m. Med 62 responded to Fairview Rd. for an 80 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1865- At 4:24 a.m. Med 62 responded to Van Rd. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #1866- At 6:16 a.m. Med 62 responded to Liberty St. for a 76 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1867- At 12:11 p.m. Med 62 responded to Jackson St. for a 92 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1868- At 2:54 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 78 year old male with a medical problem, transported to PCNH.
Other activities: On duty personnel reviewed infant and child CPR.

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Municipal Court

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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Dec. 17, 2018.

Operate after suspension
Walker T. Eckstein, Tomahawk, $124.

Disorderly Conduct
Edward J. Bogdan Jr, Tomahawk, $187. Jacob D. Dietrich, Tomahawk, $124.

Retail Theft
Sherrie L. Crass, Tomahawk, $124.

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Tomahawk man receives one year jail time in stabbing case

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A 25-year-old Tomahawk man accused of stabbing another man multiple times during a July 2017 altercation, was sentenced to one year in jail and six years probation on Thursday, Dec. 20. The case stems from a July 8, 2017 incident where 25-year-old Cody J. Jenson is accused of stabbing another man 11 times, causing injuries to the victim’s upper torso, diaphragm and liver.

According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office, Jenson reportedly arrived at the victim’s residence and an altercation ensued. The victim reportedly admitted to smashing out Jenson’s truck window. Jenson reportedly emerged from the truck and mutual punches were thrown, when Jenson reportedly drew a hunting knife and stabbed the victim multiple times. Jenson reportedly indicated to investigators he had stabbed the victim three times after the victim pulled him from his truck, however medical records and photographs taken at a nearby hospital indicated the victim having sustained 11 stab wounds.

A neighbor of the victim advised investigators of attempting to assist the victim, when Jenson reportedly got back into his truck, started it and began to approach the victim as the victim lay on the ground bleeding. The neighbor indicated standing up and yelled at Jenson that the victim already being dead, resulting in the truck squealing to a stop, then turning and leaving the scene.

As part of a plea agreement reached with prosecuting Assistant District Attorney Kurt Zengler and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office, Jenson pled guilty to a Felony charge of First Degree Reckless Injury, while additional charges of First Degree Attempted Homicide, 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Great Bodily Harm and Misdemeanor Bail Jumping were dismissed, but read-in for sentencing purposes, Jenson is required to serve only two months of the one-year sentence, while the remaining 10 months will be stayed pending any rule violations of his probation. He was credited with an additional 117 days time served. In addition, Jenson was ordered to pursue a GED or HSED as a condition of his sentence, as well as absolute sobriety and 60 hours of community service. He must serve the two months of jail time by Dec. 20, 2019.

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New Year brings new leadership to sheriff’s office

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Jeremy Ratliff
Reporter

On January 7, Ken Schneider will begin a new chapter in his 28 year career with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office as he will be sworn in as the 31st sheriff of Lincoln County. Schneider taking the oath of office will in turn close the final chapter of sheriff Jeff Jaeger’s career with the agency, spanning nearly four decades.
Both Merrill natives and graduates of Merrill High School, both men found their own unique path to a career in law enforcement, but agree on the one motivating factor which led to the extensive careers; a deep-rooted desire to serve and a strong sense of reward from serving the residents of Lincoln County.
Following graduation with the MHS Class of ‘77 and serving four years with the US Army National Guard as an armor crewman, Jaeger’s career with what was then referred to as the ‘sheriff’s department’ began in February of 1980, under sheriff Ron Krueger.
But the road which led him to that starting point dates back much further.
“There were several factors and experiences which led to my interest in law enforcement, but I would say my first exposure to the idea came as a result of a very unfortunate experience when I was a young boy ,he explains.
“My best friend and 4 members of his family were killed in an automobile crash caused by a drunk driver that summer. Randy, his aunt, uncle and two cousins had went to a ball game and I was supposed to go with them. But my mother said no, ‘you’re not riding in someone else’s car’. I Almost disobeyed, that’s how bad I wanted to go, but thankfully I didn’t. Randy lived 2 blocks from where I grew up. I remember going over to his house that morning and seeing more people than I had ever seen outside, and the mood was very somber. I remember asking someone if Randy could come out and play, and that’s when I was told all four of them had been killed the night before. From that point on I had a strong interest in doing what I could to prevent this from happening to someone else.
As a young adult, another friend of Jaeger’s had been hired by the sheriff’s department which led to even more thought about a career in law enforcement and ultimately led to Jaeger applying for a position.
“Dave Pophal and I grew up together as well and when he was hired by the sheriff’s department, we would often talk about his experiences and how interesting the job was. We happened to be talking one day and he mentioned a vacancy had opened. I had started attending NTC’s Police Science program about a year beforehand and I really enjoyed it, so I decided to put my application in.”

Unlike modern hiring processes which can take months, and at times as long as a year; consisting of multiple interviews, various forms of testing and background checks, Jaeger was hired after just two interviews. An initial interview with the county civil service commission and an interview with Sheriff Krueger.
“It happened pretty quick back then, definitely different than how things work now,” Jeff explains. “Also, applicants weren’t required to have attended the academy back then prior to being hired. Back then, you would get hired first and the agency who hired you would send you to the academy.” After being hired in February of 1980, Jaeger completed academy training that fall.
His first role with the department was serving as a jailer/dispatcher.
As one could imagine, such a dual role certainly came with it’s share of challenges.
“It was definitely a unique position,” Jaeger recalls with a grin. “It was a challenge in itself to serve both roles, but what was even more of a challenge was being the only employee in the dispatch center and the jail! When I was in the dispatch center I would of course take phone calls and handle radio traffic from the guys on the road. But, when it came time for me to go down into the cell blocks, make my rounds to check on inmates, serve meals and so on, I had to leave the dispatch center unattended. Which ultimately meant the guys out there on the road were on their own. It definitely wasn’t an ideal system, but thats how it was done back then.”
Along with his full-time duties of working in the jail and dispatch center, he also filled-in part time on patrol.

Deputy Jeff Jaeger, pictured in 1980

Jeff would go on to accept a full-time patrol position in 1985, and would also become a member of the very first Special Response Team (SRT) under Sheriff Krueger and Chief Deputy (and current Lincoln County Board Chairman Bob Lee).
The formation of the team was initially formed to assist in responding to incidents of civil unrest related to Native American spearfishing.
“They didn’t have the equipment they do now,” remembers former sheriff and current Lincoln County Coroner Paul Proulx, “but they made the best of what they had. I remember when the team was first started, they used a school bus for their transport vehicle. They gutted the bus and modified it as best they could for their purpose. And I must say they did a pretty darn good job with it, they made it as functional and useful as possible for what they needed.”
“So much has changed now, compared to when the team was first formed in ‘85,” Jaeger adds. “The biggest difference was we weren’t really as organized as the team is now. The concept of any sort of organized, specially trained team was unheard of back then. But when the protests about spearfishing began to heat up, other agencies asked for volunteers to respond to the unrest mainly for crowd control. So that’s what Chief Deputy Lee asked of our agency; for anyone who was willing to volunteer for some specialized training and respond to the unrest. That’s what we did. Our training was primarily in crowd control and disbursement.”

In 1993, Jaeger was appointed as the department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officer, a position he would hold until 2006 when he first-ran for the sheriff’s seat. Then in 1998, he was promoted to the position of Patrol Sergeant, which would later be re-classified as Patrol Lieutenant.

“I saw a need for change, and I felt I could bring change to the department,” Jaeger explains of his 2006 bid for sheriff, in the wake of then current sheriff Tom Koth filing for non-candidacy.
“I had a great deal of encouragement from my co-workers which really meant a lot to me.” Of many changes Jaeger had in mind heading into the election; establishing principles of value respect and a new level of professionalism within the sheriff’s office, moving the agency toward becoming a model, professional agency, advancing the sheriff’s office’s focus and capabilities in combating the drug problem in Lincoln County and enhancing emergency response capabilities were his top priorities. “It was important for me to not only prioritize these changes, but get the personnel within the sheriff’s office to buy into what I was hoping to accomplish. I began to see that buy-in almost immediately once these changes began to take place.”
Since taking office 12 years ago, outcomes of Sheriff Jaeger’s goals have been quite evident within the sheriff’s office; from re-implementing the SO K9 program in July of 2017 with the arrival of K9 Deputies Poncho and Nina, converting half of the sheriff’s office patrol fleet to 4×4 SUV’s to implementing investigator positions solely dedicated to drug interdiction and the purchase of a new Bearcat Armored Rescue Vehicle this past October.
“Change isn’t easy and it didn’t come overnight,” he adds. “These changes would never have been possible without the support of our staff and community. I can’t begin to express our appreciation for the Bierman Family Foundation and their generosity in purchasing the Bearcat rescue vehicle for our SRT members and helping bringing the return of our K9 program to fruition.”

Now with retirement just around the corner, the notion of retirement is anything but new. In fact, Jeff readily admits the decision was in fact made about halfway through his current term.
“A sheriff that I have a great deal of respect for once told me, at some point you have to say enough is enough and you will know when that time comes,” he explains. “And that’s so true. You get to a point in this line of work, you grow tired of seeing and experiencing unpleasant things. There are many great things in my career I will cherish, and there are plenty of things I wish I had never seen. At 59 years old, I could probably keep doing this for another 10-15 years, but I don’t want to. Its time for someone with a fresh passion to take the job, someone with new ideas to continue to lead the agency forward. That someone is Ken (Schneider). Ken is excited, and has some great ideas. He has been preparing himself for years to step into this role, I have no doubt he will do an exceptional job. That’s just who he is, he strives to do everything he does the very best way he can. If there was any bit of advice I would give to Ken, it would be the same advice I have already passed on to him. And that is to treat people like you would expect to be treated. Always remember the authority and responsibility you have been given, has been given to you by the people you serve.”
Jaeger is quick to credit not only the staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Lincoln County for an enjoyable career, but his faith and the steadfast support of his family.
“At the end of every day, I’m thankful for my wife Tracey and my family for their unwavering support over the years. I am very thankful for the ability the lord has blessed me with, to overcome the things I have seen and experienced in my career, as well as the strength to find perspective in those experiences and learn from them.”

“I do have a few ideas I plan to bring forward, but there will be no wholesale changes to the sheriff’s office,” Schneider said.
A 1982 graduate of Merrill High School, Schneider’s path to law enforcement was a bit different than that of Jaeger’s.
“Dale Bacher (current Merrill Police Captain) and I went to school together and when we graduated he decided to attend NTC’s Police Science program and pursue law enforcement as a career,” he explains.
“I thought it would be an interesting career field and decided to attend as well. The more I learned of the field, the more interested I became and decided it was something I wanted to pursue as a career. We graduated together along with three other friends. He ended up being hired first by Merrill and I was hired by the sheriff’s office in September of 1990.”
Like Jaeger, Schneider’s first position with the agency was as a Correctional Officer. He was later promoted as a patrol deputy in April of 1993 where he and Jaeger worked the same shift together until Schneider’s promotion to Patrol Sergeant in February of 1999. Ken’s ascension through the sheriff’s office would continue with selection to the Special Response Team. He would go on to serve 16 years with the SRT, 10 of which as SRT commander. Other positions Schneider has held include interim 911 Communications Center Supervisor as well as interim Supervisor of the agency’s detective bureau.
“I have been preparing myself to take more responsibility with various positions in the sheriff’s office throughout my career. I realized a long time ago, I wanted to rise through the ranks and complete my career as sheriff,” Ken explains of his decision to run for the seat this past spring.
“I would be frequently asked when I would run and my response always was ‘I wont run against someone I think is doing a good job.’ When I learned of Jeff’s retirement, I saw that as my opportunity.”
Schneider would go on to defeat MPD patrol officer Pete Borchardt in the August sheriff primary 52-27. He would seal his bid for the sheriff seat in the November 6th General Election; 8,577-3,614.

As Ken prepares to take his final promotion to the agency’s lead role, he lists a few ideas to not exactly change the face or operation of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, but rather enhance what is currently in place and improve efficiency.
“I would like expand the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office’s scope of drug investigations both large and small. I would like to utilize all resources available such as our new K9 units and deputies specially trained in drug interdiction, to combat the ongoing heroin and Methamphetamine problem in our area,” he explains.
“I look forward to continuing to partner with local, state and federal agencies in furthering our campaign against the drug problem in Lincoln County.
“Another change I plan to implement is a transition from a traditional verbal briefing format to a digital briefing system. Currently, deputies must travel from their homes to the sheriff’s office at the beginning of their shift for a verbal briefing. They then must return to the office from wherever their patrol tour ended for their shift, for an end-of-shift verbal briefing. By incorporating a digital briefing system, deputies can receive the information remotely to their patrol vehicles and begin and end their shifts immediately, rather than waste time and fuel returning to the office.”
Similar to Jaeger’s sentiments, Schneider is quick to point out he cannot implement his ideas single-handedly.
“While I may be the sheriff and the lead decision maker on prospective changes, those responsible for bringing change to fruition is the men and women of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. So on that note, I look forward to meeting with our staff to listen and evaluate any changes they envision for the future of our agency.”

As Jaeger proceeds to enjoy his retirement next month, and Ken takes the reins of leading the agency forward over the next four years, he asserts integrity continuing to be his guding principle, as it has for the last 28 years,
“I have always advised new deputies of my firm belief of nothing being more important than your integrity. Integrity takes years to develop but can be destroyed within a matter of a single action. I will carry this very same concept with me and will make it my guiding principle in everything I do, as the sheriff of Lincoln County.”

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Ask an Official: Merrill Police Chief discusses police officer qualifcations

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This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett

Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett

The question reads:
What are the requirements to become a Merrill Police Officer? Is a college degree required or just recommended? Thank you

Answer as given by Bennett:
The Merrill PD minimum hiring qualifications are really no different than is required by state statute and LESB (Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board) policy. Of course we look for qualifications beyond the minimum requirements and encourage prospective applicants to set themselves apart by bringing more qualifications to the table, so to speak. The minimum requirements are:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

•Applicants must possess a general educational development diploma or be a high school graduate who has completed a secondary education program through a public school, private school, an equivalency diploma program, or home education program within the United States or its territories.

Criteria for proof of compliance includes any of the following:
•A general educational development diploma.
•A high school diploma issued by a public school education program.
•A high school diploma issued by a private school.
•A high school equivalency diploma.

•Copies of form PI‐1206 filed with the Department of Public Instruction for applicants who have completed a home school program in Wisconsin, or documentation that the education program has met the requirements of the Department of Education from the state where the home school program was completed. Home‐schooled students may also substitute an official college transcript showing completion of at least 60‐associate degree level college credits or higher at a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.

•Law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officers employed on or after February 1, 1993, must possess either a two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college system district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 60‐accredited credits. An applicant for law enforcement or tribal law enforcement employment who has not met this standard at the time of initial law enforcement or tribal law enforcement employment must meet the standard by the end of their fifth year of employment.

•Applicants must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in Wisconsin.

•Applicants must not have been convicted of any federal felony or of any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.

•Applicants for employment as a law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.

Have a question or concern you would like to address? Simply send your question or concern to jratliff@mmclocal.com along with an indication of which entity your question or concern pertains to. Current participants are the Merrill Police Department, Merrill Fire Department, Tomahawk Police Department, Merrill City Administrator Dave Johnson, Merrill Area Housing Authority Director Paul Russell, Lincoln County Clerk Chris Marlowe, Lincoln County Administrative Coordinator Jason Hake, Lincoln County Forestry Land and Parks Director Kevin Kleinschmidt, local DNR Conservation Warden Curt Butler and Merrill Area Public Schools (MAPS) Superintendent Dr. John Sample. Please note: Those who submit to the ‘Ask an Official’ feature remain anonymous.

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Suspect sought in Christmas morning tavern burglary

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Lincoln County Deputies are investigating the burglary of a Town of Schley tavern.

Just before 5 a.m. on Christmas day deputies responded to Z’s Fork Horners on Vascheau Road. Surveillance photos of the suspect have been widely circulated through the media and on social media.

If you have any information on the suspect involved in this case, or saw any suspicious activity in the area on Christmas morning you are asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. You may also contact Lincoln County Crime Stoppers using the P3 app or call 715-536-3726.

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s reports

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Despite heavy traffic on the roadways over Christmas, very few incidents were reported. Expect to find focused patrols throughout the New Year’s holiday.

The number of deer crashes has gone down, only ten were reported this past week. On Tuesday a Merrill man struck a turkey on County Rd. Z at Snow Hill Road disabling his vehicle. On Wednesday a second Merrill man struck a turkey on County Rd. E in the Town of Harding causing damage to his vehicle.

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Merrill Police reports

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December 24
5:10 p.m.- A caller reported a suspicious male wandering about a store parking lot bothering customers, dropping money and acting as though he was under the influence of something. Officers made contact with the male who continually was being loud and using profanity. He was warned numerous times to cease yelling and swearing as there were customers in the parking lot. He continued his behavior and was arrested for disorderly conduct. Several pieces of paper money were located in the parking lot crumpled up. These were collected and returned to the man’s jail property.
11:17 p.m.- A caller reported a domestic disturbance at a residence. Contact was made with a male and female. The female had obvious injuries to her face. She reported the male had punched her in the face. Neither wished to elaborate on details as to what had occurred. The male was arrested for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

December 25
10:43 p.m.- A caller reported his ex-girlfriend stole his crossbow. Investigation is ongoing.

December 26
11:32 a.m.- An officer responded to a damage to property complaint. Numerous mailboxes were damaged by a vehicle. No vehicle was located in the area with any damage.

December 27
8:12 a.m.- An officer responded to a neighbor complaint. The caller stated their neighbor was blowing snow onto their property. Contact was made with the neighbor who agreed to cease blowing snow on the neighbor’s property.
12:41 p.m.- Officers responded to the Probation and Parole office to take a male party into custody on a probation violation. He was transported to the jail.

December 28
11:36 a.m.- A caller reported someone struck his vehicle while it was parked in a parking lot. A possible suspect is known and investigation continues.
2:15 p.m.- A caller reported someone had damaged a tire on her vehicle sometime in the past two days.
3:40 p.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

December 29
3:50 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop after finding the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. A passenger in the vehicle was found to have a warrant for his arrest through Oneida County. The passenger was arrested for that warrant and the driver for operating after suspension and defective exhaust.

December 30
9:49 a.m.- A caller reported someone struck his vehicle while in a parking lot and left the scene. The caller was able to provide a registration plate for the striking vehicle. Contact will be made at a later time with the striking driver.
6:51 p.m.- A caller reported a domestic disturbance at a residence. A short time later the caller reported the involved male was leaving and was intoxicated. An officer enroute to the residence located the vehicle the male was reported to be in. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop and the man led officers on a high-speed pursuit. The man at one point drove into the lane of oncoming traffic nearly striking two other vehicles head on. The man led officers back to the residence where he crashed the vehicle into a snowbank causing damage to his vehicle. The man refused to obey commands following the conclusion of the pursuit and was subsequently disabled with an electronic control device. The man continued to resist arrest. He was taken into custody. The man was transported to the hospital to be medically cleared prior to being taken to jail. Once at the facility he was loud, disruptive and vulgar within the facility. He also threatened officers and kicked an officer. The man will be charged for domestic disorderly conduct, fleeing an officer, recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer (2 counts), threats to law enforcement (two counts), battery to law enforcement, disorderly conduct, and operating while intoxicated.

December 31
5:05 p.m.- An officer responded to a business for a suspicious activity complaint. The caller stated two male parties had left three backpacks at the business and said they would return to pick them up but had not returned. The items were brought to the police department. At 8:58 p.m., one of the male parties was back at the business acting suspicious again. Contact was made and the male party stated he was left there earlier and subsequently left for a while. He was informed of where the property was and how he could obtain it.

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December 24
Calls: #1871- At 12:15 a.m. Med 62 responded to Big Eddy Rd. for a male with a medical problem, no transport #1872- At 8:58 a.m. Med 62 responded to South End Rd. for an 82 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1873- At 11:24 a.m. Med 62 responded to Champange St. for a 39 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1874- At 1:10 p.m. Med 62 responded to Kyes St. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1875- At 4:01 p.m. Med 62 responded to Sales St. for a 17 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire safety inspections of area businesses.

December 25
Calls: #1880- At 7:27 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 57 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #1881- At 4:55 p.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a 57 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire prevention inspections of area businesses. Trained on vertical ventilation.

December 26
Calls: #1882- At 1:37 a.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 77 year old female with a medical problem, transported to PCNH. #1883- At 6:50 a.m. Med 63 responded to Van Rd. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus Wausau. #1884- At 8:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to Theilman St. for a 94 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1885- At 9:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to Wisconsin River Rd. for a 93 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1886- At 10:09 a.m. Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for a 65 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Readings on vertical ventilation in fires.

December 27
Calls: #1890- At 4:38 a.m. Med 62 responded to Jackson St. for a 70 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1891- At 10:05 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 73 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #1892- At 4:10 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 74 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1893- At 3:31 p.m. Med 62 responded to Joe Snow Rd. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.

December 28
Calls: #1894- At 2:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1895- At 7:10 a.m. Med 62 responded to Pier St. for a 25 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1896- At 9:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. #1897- At 10:17 a.m. Med 62 responded to Barker Ave. for a 17 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1898- At 11:57 a.m. Med 62 responded to 8th St. for a 49 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: CPR class was held for a local business.

December 29
Calls: #1899- At 12:51 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for an 83 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #1900- At 10:53 p.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. Q for a 5 month old with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: On duty personnel reviewed infant and child CPR.

December 30
#1901- At 9:03 a.m. Med 62 responded to O’Day St. for a 78 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #1902- At 11:04 a.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a car accident, no transport. #1903- At 12:11 p.m. Med 62 responded to Genesee St. for a 44 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1904- At 4:52 p.m. Med 62 responded to Pine Crest for a 53 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1905- At 6:59 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a call, no transport.
Other activities: Trained on new EMS protocols for 2019.

December 31
#1906- At 5:52 a.m. Med 62 responded to Pine Crest for a 93 year old male with trauma, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire prevention inspections of area businesses. Attended Pine Crest New Years Party.

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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 11/05/2003 for Celia M. Trevino, DOB 06/25/1984, last known address 1210 1/2 E. 8th St., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $162 for underage drinking. The defendant is in default of payment, and must pay the amount or spend 6 days in jail.

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

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A 40-year-old Tomahawk man was injured on New Year’s Eve day after being thrown from his ATV while on Lake Alice in the Town of King. The man was brought to Ascension Sacred Heart with non-life threatening injuries.

More issues with thin ice were reported this past week. A Tomahawk man reported a snowmobile had gone through the ice on New Year’s Day. The operator was not injured and was working on getting the machine removed.

A 67-year-old Merrill man was cited for an OWI offense Thursday evening in the Town of Merrill. A deputy stopped the man after observing him weaving. The man displayed signs of impairment and was asked to perform field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests he was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A 33-year-old Tomahawk woman was arrested Saturday morning on criminal traffic charges. A deputy stopped the woman at 1:55 a.m. after she failed to stop at a stop sign. The woman displayed signs of impairment and was asked to perform field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests she was arrested for a second offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The woman was also cited for driving on a revoked license and for failing to have an ignition interlock installed on her vehicle.

A 21-year-old Merrill man was taken into custody Saturday morning after a traffic stop in the Town of Merrill. A deputy stopped the vehicle for having defective lights. The man showed signs of impairment and was placed through field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests he was cited for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A 25-year-old Merrill man was cited Sunday morning for an OWI offense. The driver was stopped in the Town of Merrill for expired registration just before midnight Saturday. He showed signs of impairment and was placed through field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests he was cited for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

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

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January 1
7:48 a.m.- An officer responded to a residence for a report of a garage theft. The suspects had taken several items of value from the garage without permission from the owner. However, the owner knew who the suspects would be for the case. The investigating officer located the suspects in possession of the property at another residence. Both suspects admitted to taking the items and were charged with theft. In a search of one of the suspects heroin was located and that suspect was additionally charged for possession of heroin.

January 2
7:57 a.m.- A store reported a male stole a piece of merchandise. The suspect is known, investigation continues.
1:13 p.m.- A female was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

January 4
6:43 a.m.- An officer responded to a criminal damage to property complaint. The caller advised they had two tires slashed on their vehicle, the windshield wipers bent and a mirror broken off. Investigation is ongoing.
12:48 p.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint of Juul cigarette pods. Investigation is ongoing.

January 5
10:22 a.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. A female party had around $200 stolen from her locked night stand. Investigation is ongoing.

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JAnuary 1
Calls: #1- At 1:11 a.m. Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for an 86 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #2- At 2:58 a.m. Med 62 responded to PCNH for an 82 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #3- At 6:24 a.m. Med 62 responded to Kyes St. for a 75 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #4- At 6:20 a.m. Med 62 responded to Kyes St. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #5- At 7:01 a.m. Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for a 54 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #6- At 4:35 p.m. Med 62 responded to O’Day St. for a 93 year old female with an injury, transported to AGSH. #7- At 10:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to a call, no transport. #8- At 11:05 p.m. Med 62 responded to Creek Ave. for a 93 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire safety inspections of area businesses.

january 2
Calls: #9- At 6:34 a.m. Med 62 responded to Brandenberg Ave. for a 44 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #10- At 8:15 a.m. Med 62 responded to O’Day St. for a 57 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #11- At 8:23 a.m. Med 63 responded to Foster St. for a 43 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #12- At 12:45 p.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. #13- At 1:43 p.m. Med 62 responded to Brandenberg Ave. for an 85 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire prevention inspections of area businesses. Trained on vertical ventilation.

january 3
Calls: #14- At 5:07 a.m. Med 62 responded to Wisc. River Rd. for a 93 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #15- At 8:50 a.m. Med 63 responded to Van Rd. for an 83 year old female with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus Wausau. #16- At 9:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a 69 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #17- At 6:25 p.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a 59 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Readings on vertical ventilation in fires.

january 4
Calls: #18- At 4:49 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a 31 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #19- At 10:11 p.m. Med 62 responded to 7th St. for a 31 year old female with a medical problem, no transport.
Other Activities: Trained on ice rescue using the RDC and rescue suits.

january 5
Calls: #20- At 7:33 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #21- At 9:50 a.m. Med 62 responded to Gleason Race for EMS stand by. #22- At 10:23 a.m. Eng 62 responded to Park St. for a fire alarm sounding, no fire upon arrival. #23- At 6:17 p.m. Med 62 responded to Barker Ave. for a 17 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: CPR class was held for a local business.

january 6
Calls: #24- At 8:21 a.m. Med 62 responded to Wisconsin St. for a 57 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #25- At 9:53 a.m. Med 62 responded to Harrison St. for a 59 year old with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #26- At 9:47 a.m. Med 63 responded to Logan Ave. for an 85 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #27- At 12:58 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 53 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #28- At 1:32 a.m. Med 62 responded to LCSD for a 23 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #29- At 3:23 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 53 year old male with an illness, transported to St. Clare’s #30- At 4:30 p.m. Med 62 responded to State St. for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #31- At 6:29 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to WHC.
Other activities: On duty personnel reviewed infant and child CPR.

january 7
#32- At 1:53 a.m. Med 62 responded to 2nd St. for a 78 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #33- At 7:04 a.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a 78 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #34- At 11:51 a.m. Med 62 responded to Genesee St. for a 44 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #35- At 1:48 p.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. #36- At 2:39 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a call, no transport. #37- At 8 p.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a 44 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Trained on new EMS protocols for 2019.

january 8
#38- At 10:42 a.m. Med 62 responded to Riverside Ave. for a 63 year old male with trauma, transported to AGSH. #39- At 10:45 a.m. MEd 63 responded to 2nd St. for a 67 year old male with a medical problem, transported to St. Clare’s. #40- At 5:12 p.m. Med 62 responded to 10th St. for a 25 year old with an injury, transported to AGSH. #41- At 5:37 p.m, Med 63 responded to a call, no transport.
Other activities: Internet based EMS training.

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January 7
12:49 a.m.- Officers responded to a suspicious person complaint. The caller advised a male party was attempting to get into an apartment where he was not welcome. Officers made contact with the male party who was intoxicated. The male party was found to have two open bonds, one of which requires absolute sobriety and a curfew restriction. The male party was taken into custody for felony bail jumping. He was also charged with misdemeanor bail jumping.

10:55 a.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. The caller advised they had items stolen from them that were now located at a pawn store. Contact was made with the pawn store who confirmed they had the stolen items. Investigation is ongoing.

January 8
12:06 p.m. An officer responded to a gas skip complaint. The gas station employee advised a male party had not paid for fuel he pumped. Contact was made with the male party who advised he thought his girlfriend had paid for the fuel. He returned to the gas station and paid for the fuel.

1:39 p.m.- Officers responded to the office of Probation and Parole to take a male party into custody on a probation violation. The male was transported to the jail.

January 9
10:03 a.m.- An officer responded to a domestic incident involving a husband and wife. During the incident the female’s foot was accidently run over while the male was attempting to leave. A report has been forwarded to the DA’s office for their review.

11:22 p.m.- An officer responded to the 300 block of Pine Ridge Avenue after an argument was witnessed between a male and female. When the female was asked if she needed help she advised to call the police. Upon law enforcement arrival the parties were already gone. A welfare check was sent to surrounding agencies to attempt to locate and check the welfare of the involved parties.

January 10
8 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on vehicle traveling in excess of 40 mph in the Walmart parking lot. The driver was stopped and found to have a concealed pistol located in the vehicle. The officer referred charges to the district attorney’s officer for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and the driver was issued citations for operating after suspension fourth offense, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle and operating without insurance.

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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 08/20/2003 for Melina A. Needham, DOB 08/04/1983, last known address 1210 1/2 E. 8th St., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $100 for violating driving license. 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 Melina A. Needham should call the Merrill Police Department at 715-536-8311.

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A 26-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday on a warrant from the Merrill Municipal Court for failing to pay a fine.

A 20-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday night on a drug charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was operating for an equipment violation just before 8 p.m. When the deputy made contact with the driver he detected the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A baggie of marijuana was located and seized.

A 19-year-old Minocqua man was arrested Tuesday morning on a drug charge. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was a passenger in. The K9 Poncho alerted to the odor of illegal drugs in the vehicle and a search turned up marijuana. The passenger claimed possession of the drug and he was arrested on the misdemeanor charge.

A 21-year-old Merrill woman was arrested Wednesday evening on charges of battery and disorderly conduct after deputies responded to a report of a battery in the Town of Merrill.

A 47-year-old Illinois woman was injured Thursday evening after a snowmobile crash on Lake Nokomis. The woman as riding across the ice on her snowmobile when she struck a snow bank which caused her to roll the sled and be ejected from the machine. The woman from Palos Hills, Illinois, was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A 40-year-old Oak Creek man was arrested Friday evening just before 6 p.m. following a traffic stop in the Town of Merrill. When the deputy made contact with the driver he could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver admitted to possession of the drug and he was taken into custody on charge of possession.

A 47-year-old Tomahawk woman will face a criminal traffic charge after rolling her vehicle Friday night in the Town of Merrill. The woman was traveling south on County Rd. K when she lost control of her vehicle rolling it over at Duginski Road. Deputies are awaiting blood tests but will likely forward charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated third offense and operating on a revoked license.

A 22-year-old De Pere man was arrested early Saturday morning on a criminal charge after a UTV crash in the Town of Harrison. The man was operating a UTV with two passengers on a trail off of Pine Lake Road around 1:30 a.m. when a branch hanging over the trail struck the passenger. A 50-year-old De Pere man was transported for non-life threatening injuries. The driver was arrested for causing injury by intoxicated use of a UTV.

A 24-year-old Oshkosh man was cited early Sunday morning following a traffic stop. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was driving after he observed it cross the center line numerous times. The man showed signs of impairment and agreed to perform field sobriety tests before he was cited for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

A pole barn was destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday in the Town of Harding. The first arriving deputy on the scene found heavy smoke and fire coming from the building when he arrived. No injuries were reported.

Three people received minor injuries after a single vehicle rollover Saturday afternoon in the Town of Merrill. All of the occupants refused medical transport.

A total of nine people reported striking deer this past week.

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January 11
6:08 a.m.- Officers responded to a suspicious person complaint. A gas station had called police as a male party was acting suspicious inside the store and they believed he had stolen items. Contact was made with the male, who displayed signs of drug use. The male was found to have stolen items and also had drug paraphernalia on his person. He was cited for retail theft and was taken to jail on the drug paraphernalia.
8:24 p.m.- Officers were dispatched to a domestic incident. The caller stated her brother had spit in her face during an argument. After the investigation was completed, the female was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct for striking her brother during the argument. She was transported to the jail.

January 12
1:23 p.m.- An officer took a complaint of damage to property. Sometime during the night, an unknown person had thrown a rock through the window of a vehicle belonging to the caller. Investigation is ongoing.
8:43 p.m.- An officer responded to an ATV complaint. A female had called about her neighbor revving an ATV and was racing around with it. Contact was made with the male neighbor who was given a warning for his behavior. At 9:48 p.m., the female called back advising the male neighbor was doing the same actions again. The male neighbor was cited for disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle.

January 13
4:23 p.m.- Officers responded to a retail theft complaint. A male party had concealed a socket set in his jacket and was confronted by employees. The male did turn over the sockets and fled from the store. Officers attempted to locate the suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

January 14
10:10 p.m.- Officers responded to a domestic incident. The caller stated that they had gotten into an argument which led to an injury. It was caused by the female party being flipped off a mattress causing her to strike her face on the window sill. This caused a large bump and laceration. Upon the completion of the investigation, the male party was taken into custody for domestic disorderly conduct and was transported to the Lincoln County Jail.

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JAnuary 9
Calls: #42- At 12:53 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call for an 86 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #43- At 1:38 a.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a 53 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #44- At 3:54 a.m. Med 62 responded to Theilman St. for a 75 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #45- At 12:20 p.m. Med 62, Eng 62 and Med 63 responded to a missing person report, Med 63 found the individual near 3rd St. #46- At 2:01 p.m. Med 62 responded to Grand Ave. for a 54 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #47- At 3:15 p.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. CCC for an 85 year old female with an injury, transported to AGSH. #48- At 6:28 p.m. Med 63 responded to a call, no transport. #49- At 8:05 p.m. Med 62 responded to Creek Ave. for a 93 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #50- At 9:33 p.m. Med 63 responded to O’Day St. for a 90 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire safety inspections of area businesses.

january 11
Calls: #53- At 9:04 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a call, no transport. #54- At 2:15 p.m. Med 62 responded to State St. for a 57 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #55- At 6:23 p.m. Med 63 responded to Hwy. K for a 43 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #56- At 7:45 p.m. Med 62 responded to a call, no transport. #57- At 8:43 p.m. Med 62 responded to Brandenberg Ave. for an 85 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Fire prevention inspections of area businesses. Trained on vertical ventilation.

january 12
Calls: #58- At 9:07 a.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. 107 for a 69 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #59- At 11:50 a.m. Med 63 responded to Main St. for an 44 year old female with a medical problem, transported to Aspirus Wausau. #60- At 3:25 p.m. Med 62 responded to Main St. for a 78 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #61- At 6:25 p.m. Med 62 responded to Mathews St. for a 59 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: Readings on vertical ventilation in fires.

january 13
Calls: #62- At 4:49 a.m. Tender 65 responded to Van Besser Dr. for mutual aid for Corning FD on pole shed fire. #63- At 7:11 a.m. Med 62 responded to Highridge Ave. for a 46 year old female with a medical problem, no transport. #64- At 8:36 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 60 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #65- At 11:03 a.m. Med 63 responded to Hwy. 107 for a 62 year old female with an injury, no transport. #66- At 11:17 p.m. Med 62 responded to Hwy. M for a male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other Activities: Trained on ice rescue using the RDC and rescue suits.

january 14
Calls: #67- At 1:00 a.m. Med 62 responded to a call for a 6 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #68- At 10:28 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for an 89 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #69- At 3:03 p.m. Eng 62 responded to Eagle Dr. for an 86 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH.
Other activities: CPR class was held for a local business.

january 16
Calls: #70- At 7:51 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 57 year old male with a medical problem, no transport. #71- At 9:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to Cottage St. for a 70 year old with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #72- At 9:47 a.m. Med 63 responded to Logan Ave. for an 85 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #73- At 11:26 a.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 53 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #74- At 4:32 p.m. Med 62 responded to 1st St. for a 23 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #75- At 3:23 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 53 year old male with an illness, transported to St. Clare’s #76- At 6:10 p.m. Med 62 responded to State St. for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #77- At 7:29 p.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 75 year old male with a medical problem, transported to WHC. #78- At 8:43 p.m. Med 63 responded to GSHC for a 41 year old male, transported to Aspirus Wausau.
Other activities: On duty personnel reviewed infant and child CPR.

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