Lincoln County Sheriff’s reports
Town of Russell Firefighters were called out Sunday night after a fire was reported just outside of Gleason. The fire occurred in an outdoor sauna. Firefighters along with a deputy were on the scene...
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February 2 5:30 a.m.- Officers were dispatched to a theft complaint at Walmart. Suspect was identified and later located during a traffic stop. The female had stolen $23.35 worth of items and was taken...
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January 29 Calls: #144- At 12:12 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 2nd St. for a 63 year old female with an illness, transported to AGSH; #145- At 2:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to E. 1st St. for an 85 year old...
View ArticleSexual assault suspect held on $50,000 cash bond
A 65-year old Merrill man remains in the custody of the Lincoln County Jail as a suspect in an ongoing child sexual assault investigation. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriffs...
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February 5 11:17 a.m.- An officer observed a male operating a vehicle that he knew had a warrant for his arrest. The man was arrested for the warrant. 3:39 p.m.- A caller reported someone had stolen...
View ArticleFive in custody following Tomahawk search warrant
Five people were taken into custody on Feb.2, as result of a search warrant executed by the Tomahawk Police Department. According to a press release issued by the Tomahawk Police Department; on Friday,...
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A 46-year-old Tomahawk man was cited Monday morning after a traffic stop. A deputy stopped the car for a speeding violation at 1:39 a.m. The driver showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody...
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February 5 Calls: #188- At 4:22 a.m. Med 62 responded to Rangeline Rd. for a 77 year old male with a medical problem, transported to AWH; #189- At 11:38 a.m. Med 61 responded to E. 7th St. for a 77...
View ArticleMunicipal Court
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Feb. 12, 2018. Operate after suspension Anthony R. Barker, Merrill, $124, operate MV w/out insurance, $124; Joseph M. Busterud,...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds arrests warrants issued 9/25/2017 for Shenika S. Walker, DOB 12/24/1985, last known address 1709 Water St., Apt. B, Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $124...
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February 9 3:06 p.m.- An officer observed a vehicle spinning around in the high school parking lot. The driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license. He will be cited for operating after...
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An 18-year-old Merrill man will be summonsed into court after a deputy investigated a theft case in the Town of Merrill. A caller reported that over last weekend someone stole several signs and a totem...
View ArticleSearch warrant results in Felony drug charges for Merrill teen
In the wake of a search warrant executed by officers of the Merrill Police Department at a Grand Avenue address on February 10, a 19-year old Merrill man is headed to trial; facing multiple drug...
View ArticleTPD investigates school related threat involving firearms
Threats to cause harm involving firearms at the Tomahawk School complex, remains under investigation. According to a press release issued by the Tomahawk Police Department Wednesday morning, on...
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February 12 Calls: #229- At 2:02 a.m. Med 62 responded to Water St. for a 45 year old female with a cardiac problem, transported to AGSH; #230- Med 62 responded to S. Center Ave. for a patient with a...
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February 19 9:25 a.m.- A caller reported a burglary that had occurred a couple of days prior. The caller noted damage to the residence door and items moved about inside. The caller then located some...
View ArticleFatal morning structure fire remains under investigation
One person is reported dead following a structure fire this morning. According to a press release issued by the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office Sunday evening, at 7:42 AM the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
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February 23 10:04 a.m.- A caller reported someone had struck her vehicle breaking the door mirror off while she was working. The driver of the striking vehicle left the scene without reporting the...
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A 33-year-old Gleason man who is an inmate of the Lincoln County Jail will be referred to the Lincoln County District Attorney on a felony charge of battery after he struck a correctional officer...
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The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Feb. 19, 2018. Operate MV w/out insurance Jacob P. Arnott, Tomahawk, $124; Jason R. Fritzke, Tomahawk, $124; Daniel M. Goetz,...
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