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Emergency Incidents
People seen snooping around home and yard at night
Suspicious Activity
Monroe St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were requested for an extra patrol near Monroe Street after a caller reported several people walking around at night and possibly snooping near a house and a neighbor’s yard. The caller reportedly has the people on camera.
Officer checks on small fire at Water Street
Fire
Water St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported a small fire or burn area near Water Street in Merrill that was mostly out and checked to make sure it stayed extinguished.
Smoke complaint due to leaves burning in alley
Fire
S Foster St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of white smoke near South Foster Street in Merrill. An officer checked the back alleyway in the 100 block and said it appeared to be burning leaves.
Suspicious vehicle left overnight at motel
Suspicious Activity
N2245 Co Rd K, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a motel since the previous night. The vehicle reportedly did not belong to any guest, and the deputy checked with the motel manager.
Abandoned vehicle stuck on railroad tracks
Traffic
E 3rd St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a possible abandoned white vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks near East Second Street between Second Street and Third Street. Several people were reportedly seen walking away from the vehicle, and railroad notification was requested.
Man threatens landlord after unruly behavior
Disturbance
E Main St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disorderly man near East Main Street who was making females uncomfortable and threatening the landlord. The man reportedly walked north on South Park Street, was seen behind a gas station, and was later located in a corner parking area.
Driver reported swerving, possible impaired driving
Substance Use
Thielman St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Toyota swerving on Highway 51 southbound and continuing into the city, last seen near a convenience store and then another business. The reporting party believed the driver may be intoxicated.
Noise complaint over loud music and bonfire
Disturbance
Grand Ave, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported noise complaint near Grand Ave involving loud music and a possible bonfire.
Verbal domestic dispute at Martin Street store
Disturbance
Martin St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported domestic verbal disturbance at a store near Martin Street. A man and a woman were reportedly arguing, with yelling and a possible physical confrontation, but no weapons or confirmed physical injury were reported.
Reckless truck driving with unsecured lumber load
Traffic
County Rd W, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a truck driving recklessly on US Highway 51 southbound near Highway 211, reportedly swerving and hitting the sides of the road with unflagged lumber hanging from the back. The reporting party, in a blue Cadillac SUV, followed the truck toward County Road 208 and wanted to make a statement.
Complaint reported at Walmart in Merrill
Other Incidents
S Pine Ridge Ave, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible complaint from a store in Merrill, with a request to assign a police case number.
Juvenile located at apartment on North Memorial Drive
Missing Person
N Memorial Dr, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made contact at an apartment on North Memorial Drive in Merrill involving a juvenile with a language barrier. The juvenile was later located and officers began reviewing the person’s history.
Bicyclist swerving in traffic on North Memorial Drive
Traffic
N Memorial Dr, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a driving complaint about a bicyclist reportedly swerving in and out of traffic on North Memorial Drive near an old truck stop and later found the bicyclist near an armory.
Female with chest pain at apartment in Merrill
Medical Emergency
E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to an apartment complex on East 1st Street in Merrill for a possible medical emergency involving a female with chest pain.
Previous shoplifting suspects return to Walmart
Suspicious Activity
S Pine Ridge Ave, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, an employee at a Walmart reported two people who were previously involved in a summer shoplifting case had returned to the store. They reportedly did not take anything and left on foot toward a nearby restaurant.
Loose dog creating traffic hazard on highway
Traffic
WI-107 & Swede Rd, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a German Shepherd running in the roadway near State Road 107 and Swede Road, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Possible crash scene found on Center Road
Traffic
Center Rd, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a possible collision near Center Road just south of the 225. The caller reported a green Chevy Silverado but did not find any vehicles at the scene.
Man experiencing seizure and nausea at hardware store
Medical Emergency
S Pine Ridge Ave, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, merrill EMS was dispatched to a hardware store on Pine Ridge Avenue in Merrill for a reported male who had a seizure and was still nauseous. Responders were directed to the back of the store near an open gate and a gray vehicle.
Driver seeks help after prior parking lot crash
Traffic
E Main St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a Tractor Supply parking lot requested sheriff assistance gathering information from another party about a possible crash from the previous night.
Probation officers detain combative woman
Other Incidents
E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to assist with a probation and parole violation involving one woman who may be taken into custody after being reported as combative during a prior encounter.
