As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 1:

A Bensenville, Ill., man, 31, was stopped and cited for travelling 89 MPH on USH 51 near County Rd. K in the Town of Merrill Friday evening.

A Colby man, 24, was stopped and cited for travelling 86 MPH in a 55 MPH zone on County Rd. W in the Town of Pine River Saturday morning.

A Merrill woman, 65, reported someone broke into a residence she owns in the Town of Scott Saturday afternoon. The woman indicated she had not been to the property since fall of 2020 and when she arrived noticed the door was standing open and the door jamb was broken. If anyone has information regarding this break in, you are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office, or you can contact Crime Stoppers using the P3 App or by calling 715-536-3726.

A Merrill man, 27, was arrested Saturday evening on warrant through Probation and Parole following a traffic stop. He was also issued a citation for operating while suspended.

A Green Bay woman, 25, was arrested Saturday night after leading deputies on a high speed pursuit. The pursuit started in on USH 51 and was terminated near Minocqua. The driver of the vehicle was later located and arrested on charges of fleeing, two counts felony bail jumping, two felony failure to appear warrants, and a felony probation warrant. She was also issued citations for speeding on expressway 20 over, reckless driving, and operating left of center.

Five people reported striking deer last week.