Merrill Police reports
October 29 1:01 p.m.- A caller reported a domestic disturbance at a residence. The involved female reported she had been kicked by the involved male. He admitted to pushing her down. The male was...
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Jeremy Ratliff Reporter After nearly two years of planning, discussion and implementation, late last year the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office completed the deployment of 17 patrol vehicles exclusively...
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November 2 9:13 a.m.- A female was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. 10:25 a.m.- A male was arrested for a probation violation at the request...
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A 24-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday morning on a warrant. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was riding in on County Rd. C in the Town of Schley. A 38-year-old Irma man was arrested Monday...
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october 30 Calls: #1606- At 7:24 a.m. Med 62 responded to Grand Ave. for an 88 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1607- At 9:30 a.m. Med 62 responded to 7th St. for a CPP, no...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 9/25/2017 for Lillian J. Frederick-Vandergeest, DOB 1/24/1989, last known address 301 Wisconsin St., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment...
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November 5 10:47 a.m.- Officers responded to the office of Probation and Parole to take a male party into custody for a probation violation. The male was transported to the jail. 8:53 p.m.- Dispatch...
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A 63-year-old Ringle man was taken into custody Tuesday evening after deputies investigated a crash in the Town of Pine River at 8:30 p.m. The male drove off the roadway and became stuck. He was cited...
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november 6 Calls: #1647- Med 62 responded to Center Ave. for a 51 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1648- At 6:09 a.m. Med 62 responded to 6th St. for a CPP, no transport....
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November 12 2:40 p.m.- A crash was reported in the round-about. One driver was cited for operating while suspended. A crash report was completed. November 13 10:26 a.m.- A male was arrested for a...
View ArticleMerrill Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 5/14/2018 for Axel James Stewart Hanson, DOB 5/2/1893, last known address N2333 Memorial Dr., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $124...
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Ask an Official: MFD discusses open burning
This week’s featured question was submitted for the Merrill Fire Department: “Is there anything against burning trash in the city limits in a burn barrel? Like between certain hours or days or...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 5/14/2018 for Axel James Stewart Hanson, DOB 5/2/1983, last known address N2333 Memorial Dr., Merrill. The city recovered a judgment of $124...
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A 34-year-old Gleason man, currently a resident of the Lincoln County Jail, will face additional charges after he battered a corrections officer on Monday. Two corrections officers had entered a cell...
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November 16 3:32 p.m.- An officer took a report of a violation of a court order as it pertained to visitation with child. It was found that male subject had failed to follow the rules set in place by...
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Sheriff’s Office SRT closes in on 40 years of service
Jeremy Ratliff Reporter This year marks 33 years of service for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office’s (LISO) Special Response Team (SRT). Back in 1985, following a federal court ruling, members of the...
View ArticleMunicipal Court
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court Nov. 12, 2018. Disorderly Conduct Dominique D. Banks, Merrill, $136.60. Donna C. Matthiae, Merrill, $136.60. Joan L. Sodini,...
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november 13 Calls: #1679- At 7:25 a.m. Med 62 responded to O’Day St. for a 37 year old female with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1680- At 4:44 p.m. Med 62 responded to Jackson St. for a...
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November 16 3:32 p.m.- An officer took a report of a violation of a court order as it pertained to visitation with child. It was found that a male subject had failed to follow the rules set in place by...
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Following a 911 call, A 51-year-old Merrill man was arrested Monday evening when deputies responded to a disturbance in the Town of Merrill at 10:30 p.m. The man was arrested for disorderly conduct and...
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