As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Nov. 7:
Over the week our Lincoln County 911 Center received thirteen 911 nuisance calls/hang ups. The Lincoln County Deputies conducted 68 traffic stops, with three resulting in OWI arrests. Within the county this week, there were 21 car vs. animal collisions.
On 10/30/2023 at approximately 08:30, Lincoln County 911 Center received a call about a UTV crash with injuries in the area of County Rd. A in the Township of King. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies, Tomahawk EMS, Tomahawk Fire Department and Life Link III responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the driver of the UTV, a Tomahawk man, 60, was struck by a pickup truck driven by a Tomahawk man, 72. The 60-year-old man had minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital. The vehicles were cleared from the roadway. Nothing further at this time.
On 10/30/2023 a deputy made an attempted a traffic stop for minor traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle quickly pulled into KFC/Taco Bell, exited the vehicle and went inside as the deputy gave the individual a command to stop. The subject, a Tomahawk man, 24, returned to his car and was detained by the deputy. The deputy had recognized the subject and knew there were warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested on the warrant. The subject was also arrested for second offense possession of marijuana and other traffic violations.