Lincoln County Sheriff’s Report: Nov. 9, 2026

As reported by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Nov. 9:

On 11-3-2026 deputies were sent to an address in the Town of Harding for a report of child abuse. When deputies arrived on scene, they spoke with the child and witnesses that reported the suspect, a Merrill man, 37, had picked the child up by his head and neck and placed his hand over the child’s nose and mouth. These actions caused the child pain. As a result, the man was placed under arrest and transported to the Lincoln county Jail where he was booked in for child abuse-recklessly causing harm and strangulation/suffocation. The child was left in the custody of a family member.

On 11-8-26 the Lincoln County 911 Center received a 911 call where the caller immediately hung up the phone. Attempts were made to make contact with the caller, but were unsuccessful. A short time later, the 911 Center received a second call reporting an altercation that had taken place that had been physical with injuries. In investigating, the responding deputies spoke with the caller, a Gleason woman. The male suspect, of Gleason, had left prior to law enforcement arriving on scene. After speaking with the woman, it was learned that this was a mutual fight where both parties were injured. It was further learned that his was the second such fight in the last week. Deputies were able to locate the man a short time later. Both parties were arrested and taken to the Lincoln County Jail, where they were both booked for domestic battery and disorderly conduct.

Deputies conducted 13 traffic stops and 31 security checks.

Deputies responded to 19 car vs. deer crashes.