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Day: October 17, 2024

Merrill Seeing Rise In Vehicle Entries and Thefts

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department is reminding all residents to ensure that they keep unoccupied vehicles locked at all times, and to remove all keys, key fobs and valuables. The Department has recently experienced and increase in the number of vehicle entries and motor vehicle thefts. They are requesting that anyone who sees suspicious activity report it immediately through the Lincoln County Dispatch Center at (715)-536-6272

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Merrill Police Department Report Week Ending October 13

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to 16 incidents last week. Two accidents were reported, one of those a hit and run in the parking lot of a local business. There were four reports of domestic disturbance and disorderly conduct. There were five reports of theft. There was one false report of an individual who was deceased and lying against a utility pole. It was found the man was only napping. There were two calls regarding probation violations, and two reports of residents being victims of scammers.

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