Merrill Police Reports
April 15 At 2:51 pm, officers responded to a two vehicle crash. One vehicle had attempted to conduct a left hand turn from the right hand lane on a one way street. That vehicle was struck by a vehicle...
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Domestic violence incidents result in numerous charges for Merrill man
Spencer L. Smith A 45-year old Merrill man remains in the custody of the Lincoln County Jail on $100,000 cash bond, facing numerous charges related to two separate domestic violence incidents earlier...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department’s Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 08/04/2008 for Profirio Zarza Garduno, DOB 09/15/1984, last known address W1038 26th Rd. Spencer WI. The city recovered a judgment of...
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A 65-year old Tomahawk man was taken into custody Wednesday evening following a traffic stop. A deputy stopped the vehicle the man was operating for speeding. The driver showed signs of impairment and...
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April 22 At 11:09 a.m., an officer responded to the Lincoln County Court House after a male party had shown up for court under the influence of alcohol. The male party was in violation of a no drink...
View ArticleMerrill man convicted of Christmas burglary, prison-bound
On Thursday April 25, a Merrill man accused of burglarizing a Gleason-area tavern on Christmas, was sentenced to prison. As part of a plea agreement with the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office,...
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Unsafe backing of vehicle Sharon M. Koehler, Merrill, $98.80. Theft of library material Joeann R. Schiher, Merrill, $136.60. Operating under influence Benjamin T. Parker, Owen, $735. Violate Red...
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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 07/12/2013 for Geddy C.R. Taylor, DOB 05/30/1992, last known address 404 1/2 Blaine St. Merrill, WI. The city recovered a judgment of...
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A 44-year old Merrill man was arrested Monday afternoon after deputies investigated a report of trespassing in the Town of Rock Falls. The man was arrested for failing to stop/resisting an officer and...
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Wisconsin State Patrol Law of the Month: Look twice, share the road with...
May is national “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” and the Wisconsin State Patrol is asking motorcyclists and all other motorists to share the road, be alert and safe. “Motorcycle crashes often occur...
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April 29 At 2:00 p.m, a caller reported the theft of a camera from his vehicle sometime in the past few days. At 2:19 p.m, a male was arrested for a probation violation at the request of the Wisconsin...
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The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 08/20/2001 for Lawrance L. Stone, DOB 10/27/1955, last known address 1948 S. 13th St. Milwaukee WI. The city recovered a judgment of $99.50...
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A 19-year old Merrill man was arrested Monday evening after a traffic stop on USH 51 in the Town of Bradley just after 10 p.m. During the course of the stop the driver became uncooperative and was...
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May 4 At 10:03 pm, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The female driver displayed signs of impairment and was placed through field sobriety tests, which she failed. The driver was...
View ArticleAnnual “Click It or Ticket” seat belt campaign begins Monday
To enhance public safety, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will patrol in greater numbers and for longer hours watching for unbuckled motorists. With another busy travel season getting...
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MFD adopts core values
Since the beginning of 2019, members of the Merrill Fire Department have had intense discussions on potential core values for the department. Core values are the guiding principles for the employees of...
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May 12 At 1:47 a.m, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for no tail lamps being illuminated during darkness. During contact with those in the vehicle, a heavy odor of intoxicating beverages...
View ArticleSeveral agencies respond to weekend fire in Town of Merrill
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the cause of a structure fire which required the response of several agencies on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, May 25 at 3:08 p.m. the...
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Part of US Hwy 51 north of Tomahawk was closed last Monday evening, May 20, after a vehicle caught fire. Just after 5 p.m. cell callers reported the Ford F-250 truck on fire near US Hwy 8. Firefighters...
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Traffic was heavy on USH 51 throughout the day on Memorial Day, Monday May 27. Two crashes were investigated, which slowed traffic at times. A truck carrying potatoes had its load shift causing...
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