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LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFFS REPORT WEEK ENDING AUGUST 24

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 48 traffic stops and 64 security checks. There were six calls involving cars hitting deer, one call where a car struck a bear, and another call where a car hit a goose. On Sunday, August 25th a complaint was received regarding child abuse and neglect at an address in the Town of Scott. The reporting party shared two young girls had gone to a neighbor’s house as they were afraid of being with their 39-yr-old father from Merrill, who was intoxicated. Deputies who…

WPS REWARDING RESPONSDERS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO SAVE LIVES

August 27, 2025September 2, 2025 Steve DillonWPS GRANTS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

The WPS foundation’s Rewarding Responders program is on full display across the Northwoods this week as they visit law enforcement, fire, EMS and rescue agencies. The foundation will be providing grants for crucial equipment and safety gear, as well as training. First on the tour was a stop at the Oneida County Airport where they met with the Life Link III medical helicopter, who received funds to purchase a sapphire pump. The infusion pump ensures safe and accurate medication is administered while patients are transported via Life Link. Additional agencies…

WISCONSIN RAPIDS MAN FACES CHARGES FOLLOWING TAILGATING INCIDENT

August 27, 2025September 2, 2025 Steve DillonTAILGATING INCIDENT LEADS TO SEVERAL CHARGES

TOMAHAWK – Authorities say a Wisconsin Rapids man is now facing several charges in Lincoln County after a woman reported being followed near Tomahawk last week. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the woman said the man’s vehicle was tailgating her, and when she pulled over to let him pass, he stopped behind her instead. The deputy attempted a traffic stop after responding to the complaint, however the suspect continued to follow the woman’s car even after she had entered a private driveway. The deputy also pulled into the driveway, and…

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT WEEK ENDING AUGUST 24

August 27, 2025September 2, 2025 Steve DillonLincoln County Sheriff's Department Weekly Report

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 48 traffic stops and 64 security checks. There were six calls involving cars hitting deer, one call where a car struck a bear, and another call where a car hit a goose. On Sunday a complaint was received regarding child abuse and neglect at an address in the Town of Scott. The reporting party shared two young girls had gone to a neighbor’s house as they were afraid of being with their 39-yr-old father from Merrill, who was intoxicated. Deputies who had been…