MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: VEHICLE ABANDONED ON RAILROAD TRACKS

The Merrill Police Department responded to 14 incidents during the week ending November 1st. Officers conducted approximately 11 traffic stops and 37 security checks.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle abandoned on the train tracks on Saturday. The vehicle was removed from the tracks, and an officer then successfully identified the suspect who had left the vehicle there. He was cited for abandoning a vehicle, as well as operating a vehicle after revocation.

Other activity included a previously unreported hit-and-run at a local business, two emergency detention assists, one involving an individual who reportedly ingested an unknown quantity of medication, and follow-up investigations involving a civil dispute and a domestic disturbance. Officers also responded to a reported gas leak at a residence, investigated a theft, and conducted a traffic stop for a loud exhaust.

Five arrests were reported for probation violations and bail jumping. Officers also issued a disorderly conduct citation and arrested a driver for operating without a valid license who was also wanted on a warrant involving alleged physical abuse of a child. Numerous citations were also issued for operating with a revoked license.