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Three decades of fire service: MFD Battalion Chief Drury calls it a career
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter As of 3 PM this afternoon, following a send-off ceremony with an audience of over 20-consisting of current and retired fire department personnel, fire service personnel from...
View ArticleMerrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Report
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Nov. 27, 2017. Resisting/obstructing an officer Caleb A. Baumann, Merrill, $199.60, fail to obtain vehicle title, $98.80,...
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Firefighters from the Pine River Fire Department along with deputies responded to a fire in an outdoor wood burner Monday afternoon. The fire was reported at 2 p.m. on Elm Ridge Avenue. According to...
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December 4 8:56 a.m.- Officers were requested in the 1000 block of East First Street to take a female subject into custody for a probation violation. The female was taken into custody and transported...
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Dec. 4, 2017. Disorderly conduct Mackenzie T. Bannigan, Merrill, $199.60; Kevin M. Hanson, Merrill, $199.60; Gregory M. Polacek,...
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December 5 Calls: #1689- At 7:59 a.m. Ladder Truck 63 responded for mutual aid to assist Wausau FD on a commercial structure fire; #1690- At 9:23 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 2nd St. for an 87 year old...
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December 12 10:40 a.m.- Officers responded to the Probation and Parole office to take a female into custody for a probation violation. She was transported to the jail. December 13 6:55 a.m.- Officers...
View ArticleDomestic disturbance leads to several charges for Merrill man
In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 9, Merrill officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Genesee Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a party who indicated being involved...
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December 15 11:32 a.m.- A caller reported a crash between a vehicle and utility pole. The driver had been backing up striking the pole. A crash report will be completed. 11:33 a.m.- A caller reported a...
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A 40-year-old Merrill man was arrested Wednesday morning after a deputy located a vehicle in the ditch on State Rd. 107 north of Matthews Road just before 2 a.m. The driver displayed signs of...
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December 18 9:07 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to Probation and Parole for a probation violation. A female was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Jail. 10:54 a.m.- Officers were...
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A 28-year-old Lac Du Flambeau woman was arrested last Monday evening on a warrant charge. A deputy stopped to check on a vehicle stalled on US Hwy. 8 at County Rd. Y in the Town of Bradley and found...
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December 22 10:09 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to Probation and Parole for a Probation Violation. The male was taken into custody for the Probation Violation along with bail jumping and a Harassment...
View ArticleSearch warrant nets heroin, cash from Merrill residence
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Merrill Police Department executed a search warrant yesterday on a residence in the city of Merrill. According to information released by the sheriff’s...
View ArticleMerrill man held on $50,000 cash bond in wake of heroin bust
As a result of a search warrant, drug and subsequent cash seizure yesterday at a Scott Street residence; 23-year old Jason M. Sly was taken into custody. Sly made his initial appearance earlier this...
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December 25 12:44 p.m.- An officer conducted a traffic stop on North Cottage Street. The driver was found to have a warrant for their arrest. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the...
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Ask an Official: MPD Chief Bennett discusses parental supervision, alcohol...
This week’s featured question was submitted for Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett Merrill Police Chief Corey Bennett The question reads: “What is the true story behind being between 19 and drinking...
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The Town of Russell Fire Department responded to the Town of Harrison on Tuesday afternoon after a resident of Renn Lane reported a strong gas smell in their home. Firefighters were able to locate a...
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December 29 4:02 p.m.- An officer took a complaint of a theft. The caller had a package stolen from her step. Investigation is ongoing. December 30 8:49 a.m.- Officers responded to a domestic...
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December 25 Calls: #1787- At 3:15 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for a 55 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH; #1788- At 4:56 a.m. Med 62 responded to AGSH for a 55 year old...
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