Lincoln County Sheriff’s reports
One person was arrested and others were cited following a traffic stop late Monday evening. A deputy stopped a vehicle on US Hwy. 51 for speeding. K9 unit Poncho indicated the vehicle held drugs....
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The Merrill Police Department is investigating the theft of a new fire hydrant cap from a hydrant that was being installed at the entrance to Lions Park around noon on Aug. 4. The cast iron cap is red...
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A 29-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested Friday evening on multiple charges after deputies investigated a suspicious person in the Town of Merrill. Just before 4 p.m., a business in the Town of Merrill...
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August 14 10:08 a.m.- Officers responded to an address in the 600 block of Cottage Street for a domestic disturbance. As a result, a male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Domestic related. August...
View ArticleInvestigation leads to Felony sexual assault charges for LDF man
A 50 year old Lac Du Flambeau man was been formally charged following a months’ long investigation into a reported sexual assaults in the Town of Birch. Deputies were notified in May of this year of...
View ArticleSheriff’s Office warns of contractor scam
A new scam has been revealed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. A scam victim contacted the sheriff’s office after paying for tree branches to be removed. The scammers contacted an 81 year old...
View ArticleVideo: Rep. Duffy honors Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Investigator Collinsworth...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Thursday afternoon, Congressman Sean Duffy made a stop at the Lincoln County Service Center to meet with staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office and local officials. As...
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August 21 8:49 p.m.- An officer observed a male party who had an active warrant for his arrest. Contact was made with the male party and the warrant was confirmed. The male was arrested and taken to...
View ArticleMerrill police notify community of sex offender’s release
The Merrill Police Department is notifying the community of the impending release of a convicted sex offender to the Merrill area. William Rateau, 58, will be released Sept. 5 to Community Supervision...
View ArticleMerrill Police notify community of sex offender’s release
In accordance with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry and Community Notification Law, the Merrill Police Department is notifying the community that a convicted sex offender will be released to the...
View ArticleStatewide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ initiative runs through Labor Day
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will combine resources to watch for impaired drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative that began Friday, Aug.18...
View ArticleFelony charges filed Lincoln County Circuit Court
Robert E. Shank, 28 of Merrill-was charged August 22 with three Felony counts of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child-Intercourse with person under the age of 12. According to court records, Merrill...
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August 26 10:16 a.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver was found to have a warrant for his arrest through Merrill Municipal Court. He was arrested for the warrant. 5:54 p.m.- A caller...
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A 26-year-old Merrill woman was arrested Monday morning in Lincoln County Court. The woman was recognized as being wanted for failing to appear on a theft charge. On Wednesday, a 21-year-old Tomahawk...
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August 28 3:09 a.m.- A caller reported that a male entered her house without her permission and fled the residence upon being detected. Officers located the male suspect and placed him under arrest for...
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September 1 8:12 a.m.- Officers were advised of a theft that occurred the previous night from a vehicle that was left unattended while the victim was fishing at the Hydro Dam. 4:35 p.m.- Officers were...
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Scammers are continuously trying to steal money from residents and every day on average five people call the Sheriff’s Office to report someone attempted to scam them. Most of these scams are usually...
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September 5 12:16 a.m.- An officer responded to a theft complaint. The caller advised a friend left their wallet in the mailbox outside their house for them to pick up and when they picked up the...
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Merrill man accused of ‘water boarding’, battering victim sentenced to 7...
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Friday morning, a Lincoln County Judge agreed to a recommended sentencing an plea arrangement for 23-year old Dylan VanCamp; of 7 years probation but ordered an additional 180...
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A 30-year-old Crandon man was arrested last Monday night on criminal traffic charges. A deputy stopped a vehicle for traveling 92 MPH on State Rd. 64 just before 11 p.m. The driver showed signs of...
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