As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 26:
On 08/20/2024 a deputy on patrol stopped a vehicle on E. Main St. and S. Memorial Dr. in the City of Merrill for lane deviation and speed. When the deputy made contact with the driver, a Mosinee woman, 28, they noticed signs of impairment. As a result, the woman was asked to perform field sobriety tests, which she refused to do. The woman was then placed under arrest for OWI 1st offense. She was then transported to the Lincoln County Jail, where she was also booked for possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping.
On 08/22/2024 a deputy was sent to the area of STH 17 and Gross Ln. in the Town of Russell for a vehicle in the ditch. After arriving on scene, the deputy tracked the vehicle owner down to his home address. The deputy made contact with the Gleason man, 62. In making contact with the driver, the deputy detected signs of impairment. As a result, the deputy asked the driver to perform some sobriety tests, which the man refused to do, resulting in the deputy placing him under arrest for a first offense of OWI.
On 08/23/2024 the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office with a disturbance on North Rd. in the Town of Nokomis. ONSO reported that they had an open line to an address in that area and all they could hear was yelling in the background. Upon arrival on scene, the LISO deputy encountered the two suspects, one being a man, 58, and the other being a man, 25, both of Tomahawk. After making contact, the 25-year-old man attempted to flee on foot, which resulted in a short foot pursuit. The LISO deputy was able to take the subject into custody and then turned them over to ONSO deputies. The investigation was then completed by ONSO.
On 08/23/2024 a deputy was called to the area of Echo Valley Rd. and Echo Point Rd. for a shots fired complaint. The R/P reported hearing a series of gunshots, followed by what he described as an animal crying in pain. A short time later, the R/P reported that a female party was observed in the area calling for her dog. Investigation revealed that the dog was outside when it ran off after some deer. A very short time later is when the gunshots were heard, and the dog never returned home. Based on information provided by the dog owner, the deputy located a suspect who was believed to be responsible for shooting the dog. The suspect admitted to shooting at that time but denied shooting any dog. The suspect allowed the deputy the opportunity to look around and no evidence of the dog was located. This case remains under investigation.
On 08/24/2024 deputies were sent to investigate a reported vehicle in the ditch on S. Pier Lake Rd. in the Town of Wilson. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the driver, a Tomahawk woman, 53. When making contact with the driver, the deputy noticed signs of impairment, resulting in the deputy asking the driver to complete some sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, the driver was placed under arrest for 4th offense OWI. During the investigation, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office notified LISO that they were investigating a hit and run crash that occurred in their county prior to this incident. All information, along with pictures, were sent to ONSO for their investigation. The driver was then transported to Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital for medical clearance before being transported to the Lincoln County Jail.
On 08/25/2024 deputies were dispatched to the area of the Tripoli gas station in the Town of Somo for a male subject that had been acting disorderly and threatened to kill the R/P. As the first deputy arrived on scene, he located and made contact with the suspect, a Wausau man, 37. The deputy attempted to talk with the suspect, who was un-cooperative. The suspect attempted to walk away from the deputy and enter a home, at which point the deputy advised the suspect that he was being detained and the deputy searched the suspect for weapons. The suspect physically resisted the deputy’s efforts to take him into custody. The deputy was able to get the subject under arrest. However, the suspect continued to resist until backup deputies arrived. The suspect was eventually transported to the Lincoln County Jail, where he was booked for bail jumping, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. No injuries were reported as a result of this contact.
Deputies conducted 45 traffic stops and 22 security checks.
Deputies responded to four car vs. deer crashes.
Driving complaints: 12.
The 911 Center took three hang-up calls and 11 nuisance calls.