Three in custody following search warrant in Town of King
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office took three people into custody after executing a search warrant in the Town of King, east of Tomahawk on Wednesday. According to a press release from the sheriff’s...
View ArticleMerrill-Tomahawk Municipal Court report
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court June 17, 2019. Operate Motorcycle without valid license Ryan J. Hoople, Rhinelander, $124. Operate without proof of Insurance...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department’s Warrant of the Week
The Merrill Police Department holds an arrest warrant issued 04/09/2007 for Alexis A. Neeland, DOB 06/07/1974, last known address 903 Grand Ave. Schofield, Wis. The city recovered a judgment of $209.61...
View ArticleMinor injuries reported in morning rollover crash on US 51, juvenile driver...
A 15-year old male juvenile reportedly sustained minor injuries and is in the custody of Secure Juvenile Detention, after leading deputies on a brief vehicular pursuit Monday morning. According to a...
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June 24 At 4:05 p.m., officers were requested by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to take a male subject into custody for a probation violation. The male subject was taken into custody and...
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A 30-year old Merrill man was arrested Tuesday evening on charges of bail jumping. Deputies went to a home off of Pope Rd. in the Town of Merrill at 9:45 p.m. for a welfare check. Upon arrival they...
View ArticleOne reported dead in Monday evening ATV crash
A Monday evening ATV crash resulted in the death of a 67-year-old man. According to a press release issued by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday night, July 8, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleMerrill Police Department Reports
July 1 At 5:19 a.m, officers responded to a report of a bat loose in the caller’s bedroom. The bat was located by officers and was captured and released in a rural location. At 11:43 a.m, an officer...
View ArticleMFD offers smoke detector installation
A general announcement to the citizens in the City of Merrill and Towns of Merrill, Scott, and Rock Falls: the Merrill Fire Department is once again engaging in a smoke detector installation program....
View ArticleFormer priest convicted of child sex offenses, relocates to Merrill
Courtesy of Jalen Maki Tomahawk Leader Co-Editor The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has announced that convicted sex offender David J. Malsch, 80, will be residing at N2345 Memorial Drive, Merrill, as...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department Reports
July 1 Calls: #965- At 3:51 a.m. Med 62 responded to Wind Flower Ln. for a 73-year old male with a cardiac problem, transported to AGSH. #966- At 1:28 p.m. Med 62 responded to Irma for stand by. #967-...
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One person received minor injuries following a two vehicle crash on US Hwy. 8 on Monday in the Town of Bradley. A westbound vehicle rear ended a stopped vehicle which was waiting to turn onto Cottage...
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July 5 At 2:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one way street. The officer made contact and identified the driver. While completing paperwork for the...
View ArticleCases filed in Merrill-Tomahawk Municipal Court
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court July 8, 2019. Operate motorcycle without valid licnese Brian S. Reimer, Merrill, $124. Dayne C. Schielke, Gleason, $124. Noisy...
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A fire destroyed a pick-up truck and closed northbound US Hwy 51 Wednesday morning. Just after 2:15 a.m. the fire was reported on US Hwy 51 north of County Rd S in the Town of Bradley. Tomahawk...
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July 15 At 4:16 p.m. Officers responded to a call where the caller stated that someone was actively trying to break into their residence demanding money that the caller owed. Officers spoke with all...
View ArticleOne in custody following high speed pursuit Monday
A 25-year old River Falls man was taken into custody Monday morning, after leading local law enforcement on a high speed chase. According to a press release issued by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleSheriffs office, fire departments respond to USH 51 semi fire
Local volunteer fire departments and deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office responded to a reported semi-trailer on fire early Wednesday morning, July 24. According to a press release issued...
View ArticleMerrill Fire Department reports
July 17 Calls: #1058- At 2:43 a.m. Med 62 responded to Theilman St. for an 81-year old male with a medical problem, transported to AGSH. #1059- At 3:55 a.m. Med 62 responded to Martin St. for a 53-year...
View ArticleMerrill-Tomahawk Municipal Court Report
The following cases were heard in Merrill and Tomahawk Municipal Court July 22, 2019. Hit and Run Katherine J. Alden, Merrill, $187. Destruction of Property Ronald T. Bechel, Merrill, $199.60. Speeding...
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