MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: SPEEDER CITED AFTER “MESSING” WITH DRIVERS ED INSTRUCTOR

The Merrill Police Department responded to 11incidents during the week ending October 4th. Officers conducted approximately 24 traffic stops and 62 security checks. A driver’s education instructor reported a car passed him traveling approximately 50 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. The vehicle was located at Merrill High School, and the driver admitted to speeding so he could “mess” with the Driver’s ED vehicle. A citation was issued to the driver for unreasonable / imprudent speed. Other activity included four reports of theft – one of those a misunderstanding, an…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: INTOXICATED MAN WITH GUN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE COUNTS

The Merrill Police Department responded to five incidents during the week ending May 10th. Officers conducted approximately 33 traffic stops and 129 security checks. On Saturday, officers were sent to the scene of a fight that was taking place in the City of Merrill. As they arrived officers discovered an intoxicated male party who was carrying a firearm. The suspect was arrested for Disorderly Conduct while Armed and Going Armed with a Firearm While Intoxicated. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Other activity included a report of unauthorized use of…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 22

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 15 incidents last week. There were four reports of theft, two reports for Probation violations and open Warrants, and one report of evidence of drug paraphernalia. There were five instances of public and domestic disturbances and disorderly conduct, with 4 of those ending in arrests or summons for bail jumping. Three accidents were reported, two were hit and runs and one was an individual accidentally backing into their neighbor’s home.

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