MPD notifies public of sex offender’s release
The Merrill Police Department is notifying the Merrill community of the impending release of a convicted sex offender. On Oct. 14, Kevin Pophal will be released to Community Supervision administered by...
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A 19-year-old Merrill man was arrested Wednesday morning after deputies investigated a theft case in the Town of Merrill. On Tuesday a caller reported a vehicle missing from their residence. When the...
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September 19 8:52 a.m.- A caller reported that someone had used her identifying information to obtain a loan through an online website. A private identity theft prevention company is assisting with the...
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September 26 8:01 a.m.- A male was arrested for an active arrest warrant during a traffic stop on State Street near 3rd Street. 4:03 p.m.- An officer investigated a property damage complaint on Pier...
View ArticleConcealed meat package leads to retail theft charge for Merrill man
On the evening of Sunday September 25th, Merrill officers responded to a reported shoplifting complaint at a local grocery store. According to officer notes, upon arriving at the store contact was made...
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A deputy stopped a vehicle on County Rd. H north of County Rd. D just before 8 p.m. on Monday evening. An 18-year-old Rhinelander woman was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court in Oneida County....
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September 30 8:20 a.m.- A male was located sleeping behind the library. The male had an active arrest warrant and was taken to the jail. 2:12 p.m.- An officer investigated a vandalism complaint in the...
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October 3 8:17 a.m.- An officer responded to a domestic complaint. The caller stated a male party had got into her apartment and was standing over her. After the investigation was completed, the male...
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A 42-year-old Merrill man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a warrant charge. Deputies were seeking to speak to the man on an investigation when they found he had a warrant through the Wisconsin...
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October 7 2:06 p.m.- A business owner reported someone stole some decorations from outside the business sometime in the last couple of days. The investigation is ongoing. 4:32 p.m.- A 16-year-old was...
View ArticleMerrill man held on $100,000 bond
A 43-year-old Merrill man is being held on a $100,000 cash bond as deputies continue to investigate a complaint from the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force. Deputies took Scott A. Schug into...
View ArticleFelony charges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Eric J. Woller, 38 of Irma– was charged October 12 with a Felony charge of 1st Degree Sexual Contact with Person under the age of 13 and a 2nd Felony charge of 1st Degree Sexual Intercourse with Person...
View ArticleIndictments continue in Central Wis. Meth distribution conspiracy
The list of federal indictments as a result of an ongoing multi-agency investigation into the distribution of Methamphetamine in Central Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota, was extended once again last...
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A 38-year-old Irma man was arrested Monday evening on charges related to contact with a minor child. The man was brought to the Lincoln County Jail where he was charged with two counts of first degree...
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October 10 8:32 a.m.- A female was arrested and brought to the jail for a Probation Violation. 8:41 a.m.- An officer investigated a theft complaint in the 500 block of East Street. 9:24 a.m.- An...
View ArticleMFD to receive Forest Fire Protection Grant
Tuesday morning, Merrill Fire Chief Dave Savone announced the department will soon be the recipients of a grant award of $20,000.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Fire...
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October 17 2:18 p.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. The caller had an Ipad stolen from their unlocked vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. 4:49 p.m.- Officers responded to a disorderly...
View ArticleObscene behavior results in more trouble for Merrill man
On the afternoon of Thursday October 13, Merrill officers responded to a Disorderly Conduct complaint on Elm Street. Upon arrival, officers met with the reporting party who indicated 59-year old Peter...
View ArticleCharges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Gary P. Ver Kilen, 57 of Irma– was charged October 17 with Multiple Felony charges including 2 counts of Child Enticement and two counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault-Sexual Contact with person under...
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A 23-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant charge. The man came into the Lincoln County Jail and advised a warrant was active for his arrest. A deputy confirmed the warrant...
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