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Another scam cost a woman $1,300. The woman had purchased a motor home on Craig’s List which linked to an EBAY sale. She won the auction for $12,000. The seller required the woman put up $3,000 in...
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January 9 10:51 a.m.- Officers investigated a theft complaint. A school Ipad had been stolen in December but it was not reported at that time. The Ipad was eventually reported stolen and was found to...
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January 16 1:18 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to a business on Pine Ridge Avenue where a customer had been attempting to steal egg rolls from the business. When the officer arrived, the suspect...
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Ask an Official: MFD discusses fire fighting in bitter cold conditions
This week’s featured question was submitted for the Merrill Fire Department MFD Administrative Battalion Chief Mike Drury The question reads: “Is it true a fire is easier to fight in bitter cold...
View ArticleTraffic stops leads to Felony Methamphetamine related charges
On the evening of Monday, Jan. 9, an officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of W. Third and Genesee streets, upon discovering the driver was operating with a suspended driving status....
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Tomahawk firefighters, along with a deputy responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning in the Town of Bradley. A cell 911 call at 2:09 a.m. reported a milk house on fire in the 8000 block of...
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January 23 8:00 p.m.- An officer responded to a shoplifting complaint. The employee observed a group of juveniles in the store and one was observed placing items in a purse and left without purchasing...
View ArticleMerrill man charged following dispute over ‘time out’
On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 20, officers responded to a reported disturbance on South State Street. According to officer notes, an investigation into the incident indicated 24-year-old Lukas...
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Mathew L. Dombrock, 30 of Tomahawk and Crystal L. Dean, 28 of Tomahawk- appeared in Lincoln County Circuit on January 26 facing charges stemming from a City of Tomahawk incident on January 24, during...
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A 36-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Monday evening on a warrant charge. While checking on a stranded motorist, a check on the driver showed he was wanted by the Oneida County Sheriff for contempt...
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January 30 An officer responded to an East 1st Street residence in reference to a suspicious activity complaint. Upon arrival, the officer met with a frantic female who stated that someone kept...
View ArticleDomestic Violence incidents hours apart, lead to charges for Merrill men
Last Sunday night, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Prospect Street. According to officer notes, while en route officers were advised 42-year-old Dan Trumblay had arrived at a...
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The Town of Corning Fire Department along with deputies responded to a vehicle fire Sunday evening in the Town of Corning. At 7:24 p.m. a 911 call reported that a vehicle started on fire. When deputies...
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February 6 3:47 p.m.- An officer located stolen vehicle from Marathon County. The male driver was located in a business near where the vehicle was parked. The male was placed through field sobriety...
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A 23-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday afternoon in the Town of Merrill on a warrant charge. The Wausau Police Department asked Lincoln County deputies to attempt to locate the man who was...
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February 10 1:10 p.m.- Officers responded to a student out of control. The student was resistive with officers and kicked a door while being escorted into an office. The student is being referred to...
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February 14 4:02 p.m.- Officers responded to the 1100 Block of E. 1st Street where a female party was taken into custody for a probation violation. 8:47 p.m.- Officers responded to the 200 Block of N....
View ArticlePreliminary details released of PRMS crash
At approximately 1: 30 PM on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 8, Merrill officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking the exterior wall of Prairie River Middle School. Upon further...
View ArticleDomestic disturbance results in strangulation, battery charges for Merrill man
Ricky L. Hippe, 48 of Merrill-was charged Feb. 15 with Felony-Strangulation and Suffocation and Misdemeanor charges Domestic Violence Related Battery and Disorderly Conduct. According to court records,...
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February 17 11:32 a.m.- A male was arrested and transported to the jail for a probation violation. 2:01 p.m.- A male was arrested and transported to the jail for a probation violation. 3:52 p.m.- A...
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