September 23, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

Oneida County Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit for $1.25 Million

September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 Steve DillonOneida County Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit

Oneida County will pay $1.25M to settle a federal civil-rights lawsuit stemming from a 2024 arrest in Rhinelander. The lawsuit was filed by 45-year-old Thomas Maulson, who alleged a Oneida County sheriff’s deputy used excessive force while arresting him in a Walmart parking lot. Maulson, a member of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation, was handcuffed when the incident occurred. He suffered a head injury that required 13 stitches, and criminal charges against him were later dismissed. The Sheriff’s Office disputed Maulson’s allegations and said the deputy’s actions were appropriate.…

MARATHON COUNTY TO KEEP FLOCK LICENSE PLATE CAMERAS

September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 Steve DillonMARATHON COUNTY FLOCK LICENSE PLATE CAMS

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office plans to keep its network of Flock automated license-plate cameras, despite questions being raised about how the system is monitored. Sheriff Chad Billeb says the county’s 10 cameras remain a valuable public-safety tool and have helped with numerous investigations. More than 23,000 searches have been conducted through the system. But a review of the Sheriff’s Office policy shows that language governing audits was changed in 2023. The policy now says command staff “may” conduct audits of camera searches, rather than requiring them on a regular…