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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Aug. 19, 2024

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As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 19:

On 08/14/2024 a deputy was sent to the area of CTH M and Forks Rd. in the Town of Corning for a motorcyclist who was requesting assistance. Preliminary information provided by the caller suggested that there was a crash, but unknown if anyone was injured. When the deputy arrived on scene, he made contact with the driver of the motorcycle, a Merrill man, 64, who had injuries consistent with a motorcycle crash. According to the driver, he was negotiating a curve when a deer ran out in front of him. He attempted to avoid hitting the deer and lost control of his bike as a result. The bike and driver then entered the ditch, where it is believed the driver struck his head on a delineator post. The driver was not wearing a helmet. The driver was transported to Aspirus Merrill Hospital by Merrill FD Ambulance.

On 08/15/2024 deputies were sent to the intersection of USH 8 and USH 51 in the Town of Bradley for a semi vs. car crash with injuries. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the drivers and witnesses to determine the cause of the crash. The car being driven by a Sparta man, 81, was W/B on USH 8 and stopped to turn S/B onto USH 51. The driver was distracted by the actions of another vehicle that was not involved in the crash. The driver then began his turn and turned into the path of the E/B semi being driven by a Conover, man, 57, resulting in the crash. Both drivers and a passenger in the car were injured as a result of the crash; however only the occupants of the car were transported by Tomahawk Ambulance. The driver of the vehicle that distracted the W/B vehicle had left the scene.

On 08/16/2024 the Lincoln County 911 Center took a report of a vehicle rollover in the area of USH 51 and CTH D in the City of Tomahawk. Upon arrival on scene, officers from TPD requested that deputies conduct the investigation. No injuries were reported, but there was some indication that the driver may have been operating under the influence of inhalants. According to witness, the driver was N/B on USH 51 and exited the highway at the off ramp to CTH D. The driver then continued through the intersection without stopping for the stop sign. The vehicle then entered the ditch and went airborne before rolling and coming to a final rest. The driver, a woman, 28, from Eagan, Minn., was not injured but was transported by sheriff’s squad to Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, where she was asked to do some sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, she was placed under arrest for a first offense of OWI. She was then transported to the Lincoln County Jail, where she was turned over to correctional staff.

On 08/16/2024 deputies were sent to the area STH 64 and CTH X in the Town of Pine River for a hit and run crash. It was reported that while the vehicles were negotiating the curve at the south intersection of STH 64 and CTH X, the suspect’s vehicle side swiped the other vehicle and left the scene. The suspect vehicle was located by the boyfriend of the driver of the vehicle that had been side swept and held the driver until a deputy arrived on scene. Upon making contact with the driver, a Merrill woman, 32, the deputy had noticed that she was showing signs of impairment. The deputy requested the woman do sobriety tests, which she did. As a result of those tests, she was placed under arrest of a first offense of OWI. The driver was then later released to a responsible party.

On 08/17/2024 a deputy on patrol observed a vehicle in the area of CTH H and USH 51 in the Town of Rock Falls. The deputy reported seeing the vehicle traveling left of center and other traffic violations. The deputy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver, a Merrill man, 19. Upon making contact, the deputy noticed signs of impairment and requested the driver perform some sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, the deputy placed the driver under arrest for an absolute sobriety violation. The driver was later released to a responsible party. A passenger in the vehicle will also be cited for underage alcohol consumption.

On 08/18/2024 deputies were dispatched to an address on Short Rd. in the Town of Bradley for what was reported to be a man with a gun threatening the R/P. The R/P stated that the suspect came up to the R/P’s door and pounded on the door hard enough to rattle the house. The R/P then went outside to investigate what the problem is when he said he saw the suspect, a Tomahawk man, 64, holding onto what the R/P described as a handgun, and the suspect was allegedly pointing the gun in the R/P’s direction. The R/P reported he then returned to his house for safety. When the first deputy arrived in the area, he located an individual who matched the description of the suspect. The deputy detained the individual and began investigating what had happened. It was found that the detained subject has an ongoing neighborhood dispute with the R/P over alleged reckless driving issues. No handgun was found during the investigation, but the detained subject appeared to be intoxicated. He was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the Lincoln County Jail.

Deputies conducted 40 traffic stops and 33 security checks.

Deputies responded to four car vs. deer crashes.

Driving complaints: Nine.                           

The 911 Center took six hang-up calls and three nuisance calls.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report

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