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Day: June 27, 2024

Lincoln County Youth Causes Damage To Squad Car During Arrest In Tripoli

Steve Dillon

TRIPOLI – On Monday June 24th, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Belle Rd in Tripoli regarding a report of an extremely intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance. The report of the incident came in from the suspects Mother and Stepfather, who had been allowing him to stay with them and were asking for help to get him into treatment. The suspect, who had been uncooperative with law enforcement in the past, left the home prior to deputies’ arrival. They were able to locate him quickly upon arriving…

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Lincoln County Public Safety Committee June 12 Meeting Summary

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Lincoln County Public Safety Committee held their monthly meeting on Wednesday June 12. One item of focus at the meeting was the Emergency Management Plan of Work. After reviewing the report, discussions took place regarding climate change, and the frequency, intensity and severity of storms. It was noted that there is no scientific evidence to prove this is the case. A follow up meeting was then scheduled for Monday June 17th to finalize the document. There was discussion surrounding the 2024 Tornado Drill, which took place on…

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Merrill Man Arrested For Battery and Disorderly Conduct In June 23 Incident

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – On Sunday June 23, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a disorderly conduct complaint regarding a situation that was taking place at the Prairie View Motel in Merrill. The reporting person stated that an 86 year old Merrill man threw a bottle of medication at her while she was in her vehicle. When the deputy questioned her regarding details of the event, she responded that the glass bottle he had thrown caused her pain when it struck her in the left arm. An independent witness who was on…

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