Tag: MERRILL POLICE DEPARMENT REPORT

The Merrill Police Department responded to nine incidents during the week ending March 8th. Officers conducted approximately 43 traffic stops and 95 security checks. On Tuesday, a caller reported her brother hit her mother with a key lanyard causing injury to her leg. Investigation revealed the juvenile son swung the lanyard at his mother’s leg during a disagreement about vehicle usage. The juvenile was referred to Lincoln County Social Services. Other activity included two arrests for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and another arrest for armed while intoxicated. There were…

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During the week ending March 1st, the Merrill Police Department responded to thirteen incidents. Officers conducted approximately 40 traffic stops and 94 security checks. On Tuesday, a report was received from a local convenience store regarding an elderly woman on site who was visibly shaken and said she was not able to drive. Further investigation revealed she had experienced vehicle issues prior to arriving in Merrill, keeping her from making it home before dark. The woman had a license restriction prohibiting her from driving in the dark and she felt…

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During the week ending February 22nd, the Merrill Police Department responded to eight incidents. Officers conducted approximately 69 traffic stops and 113 security checks. On Friday, a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy requested a K9 traffic stop within city limits. K9 Dasty conducted a drug sniff on the vehicle and indicated a positive alert, and a syringe containing methamphetamine was located when the vehicle was searched. Charges are being handled by the Deputy. Other activity included a water rescue assist, two arrests for probation violations, a citation issued to an individual…

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During the week ending February 1, the Merrill Police Department responded to eleven incidents, while officers conducted approximately 49 traffic stops and 63 security checks. Sunday, officers responded to the report of an individual who was reporting they had been involved in a physical altercation. Officers spoke with everyone involved and discovered the alleged female victim had fabricated the entire incident, and she was cited for obstructing. Activity for the week included three instances of disorderly conduct –  two of those domestic in nature, one report of bail jumping and…

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During the week ending January 25th, the Merrill Police Department responded to nine incidents, while officers conducted approximately 47 traffic stops and 91 security checks. On Friday, a business reported a man pulled into their parking lot and started punching and slamming the doors of his vehicle. Though a description of the vehicle was provided, officers weren’t able to locate the vehicle. Activity for the week included four traffic stops leading to discovery of illegal substances – three of those with K9 unit assist, one report of theft, one instance…

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During the week ending January 11th, the Merrill Police Department responded to twelve incidents, while officers conducted approximately 28 traffic stops and 51 security checks. On Monday, a caller reported that two days prior while shopping at a convenience store a male companion who was with her became upset and slammed her vehicle door causing the window to break. The investigation into the male companion’s actions is ongoing. Other activity included one report of theft, one instance of disorderly conduct, five reports of bail jumping and probation violations, two arrests…

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During the week ending January 4th, the Merrill Police Department responded to at least nine incidents, while officers conducted approximately 32 traffic stops and 56 security checks. On Thursday, Officers and EMS responded to a residence for a reported overdose. A male party involved in the incident shared different names with officers, and investigation at the scene revealed there were warrants for his arrest. Once positively identified, the male party was arrested for those warrants and for obstructing an officer. Other activity included two reports of theft, two instances of…

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During the week ending December 21, the Merrill Police Department responded to eight incidents, while officers conducted approximately 24 traffic stops and 92 security checks. On Wednesday, an officer observed a vehicle that was going 67 mph in a 25 mph zone. During a traffic stop of the vehicle, the driver showed signs suggesting impairment. Following sobriety testing, the driver was arrested for 1st offense OWI. Other activity included one report of fraud, three instances of domestic disturbance and disorderly conduct, one report of theft, an instance of underage possession…

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MERRILL – During the week ending December 14, the Merrill Police Department responded to eight incidents, while officers conducted approximately 18 traffic stops and 23 security checks. On Tuesday, officers arrested a man wanted on a Wisconsin Department of Corrections warrant. During a search, officers found narcotics and drug paraphernalia, including a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. The man now faces additional drug charges. Other activity included two reports of fraud or scam, two instances of disorderly conduct – the first a domestic dispute and the second involving a…

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During the week ending December 7, the Merrill Police Department responded to fourteen incidents, while officers conducted approximately twelve traffic stops and 38 security checks. On Wednesday a woman reported that she accidentally left her cash at a store’s self-checkout, and another customer picked it up and used it. Staff recognized the customer, and officers contacted her. The woman said she took the money by mistake, and it was returned to the rightful owner. Other activity included two reports of probation violations and bail jumping, three calls for potential fraud,…

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