As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 2:
On 10-27-2026 deputies were sent to the area of CTH A and USH 8 in the Town of Bradley for a car crash. The crash was first reported to be no injuries, but when the deputy arrived on scene, they found that there were minor injuries. In speaking with the driver, a man from Chicago, Ill., he reported that he had been traveling N/B on CTH A when he drifted off the road and struck a light pole. The deputy observed signs of impairment, and as a result asked the man if he would perform some sobriety tests. The man agreed to the tests, and as a result of those tests, he was placed under arrest for a first offense of OWI. The man was later transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was turned over to corrections staff.
On 10-31-26 a deputy was to the area of CTH K and Creek Ave. in the Town of Scott for a vehicle in the ditch. When the deputy arrived on scene, he made contact with the driver, a Merrill man, who reported that he was attempting to do a U-turn when he drove into the ditch. In speaking with the man, the deputy noticed signs of impairment and asked the man to perform some sobriety tests. The man agreed to do the tests, and as a result, he was placed under arrest for a second offense of OWI and possession of marijuana. The man was transported to the Lincoln County Jail, where he was turned over to corrections staff.
Deputies conducted 10 traffic stops and 24 security checks.
Deputies responded to 15 car vs. deer crashes and one car vs. bear crash.
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