SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH AT COUNCIL GROUNDS LEADS TO OWI ARREST

On Sunday August 23rd, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Council Grounds State Park for a single-vehicle crash. The driver, Spencer Jones of Merrill failed to properly negotiate a curve and struck a tree stump, resulting in significant damage to his vehicle. In speaking with Jones, a deputy noticed signs of impairment. Further investigation led to his arrest for OWI first offense with a passenger under the age of 16, and the issuance of a traffic citation for failure to keep his vehicle under control. Jones was transported to…

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