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Authorities arrest three in drug bust

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Authorities in Lincoln County have arrested 3 Merrill residents and placed a 6 year old child into protective custody.

The arrests were part of a joint investigation into illegal drug use and distribution. A search warrant was served at an address in the 400 block of East 6th street in the City of Merrill.

George Hill, 42, was arrested on a probation violation and will face felony drug charges yet to be determined. Melissa Sue Lemke, 26, was arrested on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia well as several counts of bail jumping. Leanna Wells, 30 was arrested for possession of a schedule 2 narcotic, and possession of meth and paraphernalia.

In addition the Merrill Police Department is conducting a separate child abuse investigation with the Lincoln County Department of Social Services placing a 6 year old child into protective custody.

The three subjects were booked into the Lincoln County Jail and they are expected to have bond hearings this afternoon.

Sheriff Jaeger and Chief Seubert noted the efforts to remove harmful drugs from the county continue and more arrests may be made.

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