March 26, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE IN TOWN OF BIRCH ENDS WITH OWI, RESISTING OR FLEEING AN OFFICER

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Steve DillonTOWN OF BIRCH DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE

On Thursday March 19th, Lincoln County deputies were called to a domestic disturbance on Railway Street in the Town of Birch. Authorities say Jacob Ellis of Irma left the scene before deputies arrived but was later located driving in the area. After initially failing to stop, deputies made contact and observed signs of impairment. Ellis refused field sobriety tests and even denied he was driving. He was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail on multiple charges, including felony bail jumping, OWI first offense, and resisting or fleeing.

MERRILL POLICE REPORT: UNDERAGE DRINKING, JUVENILE DISORDERLY CONDUCT AMONG THIS WEEK’S INCIDENTS

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 Steve DillonMERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

The Merrill Police Department responded to six incidents during the week ending March 22nd. Officers conducted approximately 33 traffic stops and 79 security checks. On Saturday officers responded to a business where an individual had broken a change jar, however the suspect had already left the scene. The individual was identified and a warrant was sought for his arrest. Other activity included a traffic accident where a driver ran a stop sign, an incident at a local tavern where one citation was issued for underage drinking and another for encouraging…