WJJQ LOCAL NEWS
Tomahawk Police Department reports

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

A 20 year old male was apprehended for an outstanding warrant through Lincoln County Probation and parole. Police located the male at a South 2nd street residence and transported him to corrections.

A woman reported that at approximately 3:45 in the morning a dark truck with 2 males and a female dumped vacuum cleaners into a dumpster in the alleyway near W. Wisconsin Ave. The owner was notified and was told that this recurring problem can be solved by placing a lock on the garbage container.

A man reported that there were hunters shooting in the vicinity of the old tissue mill. He said there were vehicles in the area, and did not feel safe going in there. An officer found 2 men, who were duck hunting. He advised the men that they were in the city limits and they were told to move. The men did so cooperatively.

A 59 year old man reported being assaulted and wanted to see an officer on West Leather Ave. The victim said that a 60 year old man took him to the ground and grabbed his throat. The victim wanted the suspect talked to and to be left alone. Officers spoke with the suspect who said he did take the man down. He said the men are good friends and were drinking; he would say he was sorry. The suspect stayed in his vehicle until he was sober enough to drive, while the victim remained in the residence.

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