Wrap Up for the Period of: 01/29/2024-02/04/2024
Over the week the Lincoln County 911 Center received five 911 nuisance calls/hang ups. The Lincoln County Deputies conducted 91 traffic stops with 4 resulting in OWI arrest. Within the county this week, there were four car vs. animal collisions.
On 02/01/2024 at approximately 7:00 a.m. the Lincoln County 911 Center received a call of a two-vehicle crash in the area of CTH K and CTH Q in the Township of Scott. Upon arrival, deputies found that a passenger car was traveling S/B on CTH Q being operated by a 43-year-old woman from Merrill. The second vehicle, a Baumgart garbage truck, being operated by a 55-year-old male, also from Merrill, was E/B on CTH Q approaching the intersection of CTH K. The brakes on the garbage truck failed and the driver was not able to stop for a stop sign. The garbage truck then continued into the intersection and struck the S/B vehicle. One of the drivers was transported to the hospital for minor injuries while the other refused transport. Both vehicles were removed from the scene and DNR Hotline was contacted due to diesel fuel that had been spilled on the road. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Merrill Fire and EMS.
On 02/01/2024 at approximately 8:10 a.m. Lincoln County 911 Center received a call of a vehicle with its back tire on fire. This was in the area of County Rd. K and Olivotti Lake Rd. in the Township of Merrill. Lincoln County Deputies, Merrill Fire Department, and Merrill EMS responded to the scene. Tomahawk EMS was asked to stage in the area for mutual aid. Deputies made contact with the driver, a 37-year-old female from Merrill. The driver did not sustain any injuries, and the vehicle fire was extinguished. The vehicle was removed and the scene was cleared.
On 02/03/2024 at approximately 40 minutes after midnight, in the area of County Rd. M and Elm Grove Rd. in the Township of Corning, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop for a vehicle going 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. The Lincoln County Deputy made contact with the driver, a 39-year-old male from Merrill. The driver showed signs of impairment and the deputy conducted field sobriety tests, and as a result of those tests, the driver was cited for OWI first offense and speed. The driver was released to a responsible party.
On 02/03/2024 at approximately 5:50 p.m. in the area of Sheldon Rd. and US Hwy. 8, in the Township of Bradley, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop of a UTV for operating on a road closed to ATV’s and UTV’s. The Lincoln County Deputy made contact with the driver, a 31-year-old male from Rib Lake, and his passenger, a 23-year-old female from Cornell. The driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages. The deputy conducted field sobriety tests, and as a result of those tests, the driver was arrested for OWI UTV related and cited for OWI, PAC, and no seatbelt on passenger. Warnings were also given for operating on a closed road as well as no ATV safety certificate. UTV was left on scene and tagged for 24 hours.
On 02/03/2024 at approximately 7 p.m. in the area of Cain Creek Rd. and State Rd. 64 in the Township of Pine River, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop of a UTV for going 76 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. As the deputy was attempting contact, the driver exited the UTV to lay on the ground, stating that he was intoxicated. The deputy conducted field sobriety tests, and as a result of those tests, the driver was arrested for OWI first offense. The driver was released to a responsible party and was taken to a nearby friend’s house.
On 02/03/2024 at approximately 10 p.m. in the area of County Rd. A and County Rd. U in the Township of Bradley, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop of a UTV for going 54 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Deputies made contact with the driver, a 24-year-old female from Tomahawk, and smelled an extremely strong odor of intoxicating beverages. The deputy conducted field sobriety tests, and as a result of those tests, the driver was arrested for UTV OWI first offense. The driver was released to a responsible party.