An inmate of the Lincoln County Jail may face charges after he broke a monitor in the jail. The inmate a 41-year old Merrill man paid restitution for the equipment following the incident.
A Tomahawk man reported that he had 20-25 sheets of metal siding stolen from his property on County Rd E in the Township of Rock Falls sometime last week. If you have information regarding this theft you are encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or you can contact Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at 715-536-3726 or use the P3 app.
A 17-year old Eland man was injured following a motor vehicle crash on USH 51 north of Merrill on Tuesday morning, Nov.10 . The man stated he was cut off by another motorist and entered the ditch striking a sign. The non-contact vehicle was not located.
A Merrill woman reported her silver aluminum Seadoo Caravan Jetski trailer was stolen from a property in the Township of Pine River. If you have information regarding this theft you are encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or you can contact Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at 715-536-3726 or use the P3 app.
The Lincoln County Town Supervisor for the Township of Harding reported four signs being stolen from throughout the township. These signs include a dead end sign and pole, and a curve ahead sign. The other two signs were not identified but total loss for the signs is about $280. If you have information regarding this theft you are encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office or you can contact Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at 715-536-3726 or use the P3 app.
A 20-year old Merrill man was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery and Domestic Disorderly Conduct following an incident at a residence in the Township of Harding on Wednesday night, Nov. 11.
At least one person was injured following a motor vehicle crash on USH 51 north of Merrill on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11.
A 20-year old Mauston woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated first offense. The woman was travelling northbound on USH 51 in the Township of Scott when several callers reported poor driving to the Lincoln County 911 center.
A 23-year old Merrill man was arrested for first offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after nearly causing a head on collision with a deputy and another vehicle Saturday morning shortly after 6 a.m on USH 8 near County Rd U in the Township of Bradley.
The Recreation Deputy wants to pass along some reminders in advance of the nine day gun deer hunting season. The most common complaint the Rec. Deputy investigates involves hunters on county land. The use of off road vehicles is restricted, yet the Rec. Deputy often finds hunters traveling beyond the boundaries to get to their stands. The use of permanent stands is prohibited on county land as are stands which cause damage when they are attached to a tree, or hunters who use spikes nailed into trees. The Rec. Deputy will be patrolling throughout the nine day hunt. Further, you are reminded you make sure you have fresh batteries for your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before heading out to the cabin for hunting.
Sixteen people reported striking deer last week.