MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: WEEK ENDING 9/13

The Merrill Police Department responded to 11 incidents during the week ending September 13th. Officers conducted approximately 19 traffic stops and 76 security checks.

On Saturday, Officers were dispatched to a local residence for a report that a male party was bit by a dog, and another male was wielding a firearm. Injuries from the dog bite were documented by the Officers.

Other activity included two arrests for property damage – one criminal in nature, two instances of disorderly conduct, and arrests for bail jumping and violating probation. A citation was issued for inattentive driving following a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday. A threat made over social media led to a citation being issued for unlawful use of a computer communication device.