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Antigo Police Department
The day in Antigo began with an early morning response to the intersection of Aurora Street and 5th Avenue, where a white Buick was involved in a collision with a pedestrian; fortunately, no injuries were reported. As the city woke up, officers assisted with a vehicle and home lockout at the Fleet Farm on Neva Road and conducted several follow-up investigations on Superior Street and Pine Street. A mid-morning traffic stop in the alley of Clermont Street resulted in a subject being taken into custody. In the afternoon, the department provided a respectful escort for a funeral procession traveling between 5th Avenue and Superior Street. The evening grew more active when a caller on State Road 64 reported a male in a truck performing "donuts" in a parking lot, causing rocks to strike the caller's vehicle. The night concluded with a public relations appearance at the High School on 10th Avenue and assistance provided to another agency on West Center Street.
Wednesday’s shift started with a routine bank deposit at the CoVantage drive-thru on 6th Avenue. The morning was largely occupied by helping residents regain access to their vehicles on Field Street and 5th Avenue. At 11:37 AM, a theft was reported at the Walmart on State Road 64, where fasteners and dish soap were taken from a car, though the items were later recovered at the customer service desk. Nature caused some disruption in the afternoon as high winds blew garbage cans into the lanes of travel on Superior Street and at the intersection of Graham Avenue and Arctic Street. In a standout moment of community service, an officer responded to Superior Street to help an 80-year-old resident whose trash bin kept sliding down her driveway; the officer safely retrieved the bin and returned it to her doorstep.
The early hours of Thursday were marked by a mental health call and a traffic stop on Deleglise Street where a motorist was given a verbal warning (VW) for their speed. The morning continued with a suspicious activity report at the Langlade County Courthouse on Clermont Street and a welfare check at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. Afternoon duties remained steady with lockouts handled at Walmart and a private residence. Later, a theft report was taken at the Langlade County Humane Society on 10th Avenue. The evening remained quiet, punctuated by a traffic stop at South Superior Street and Freiburger Avenue involving a stop sign violation.
Friday began with a check on a resident’s welfare and an early morning traffic stop at Dorr Street and 5th Avenue involving a vehicle with expired 14-day registration. Retail theft was reported at the Walmart on State Road 64 mid-morning, followed by a domestic disturbance call. On Mendlik Avenue, a resident reporting their snow-plowing efforts accidentally claimed a victim—a city stop sign; the Department of Public Works was promptly notified to set up a temporary replacement. In the afternoon, a two-vehicle collision occurred on 10th Avenue; while no one was hurt, one vehicle required a tow due to disabling damage. Officers also spent time engaging with students during a public relations visit to All Saints Catholic School on 6th Avenue.
Winter conditions defined Saturday morning, with officers assisting a motorist stuck in a snow-filled driveway before dawn. At 9:58 AM, a call regarding an injured deer near the dog park on State Road 64 was resolved when the animal surprisingly bounded away as officers approached. The afternoon and evening saw a significant increase in traffic enforcement on US 45 and Neva Road. Two separate traffic stops—one at Birch Street and South Superior Street and another at Superior Street and 8th Avenue—shifted from routine checks to arrests after officers conducted field sobriety tests and determined the drivers were impaired.
Sunday's activities ranged from civil disputes to minor accidents. Officers mediated a custody disagreement on Superior Street and responded to an accidental 911 hang-up on Milton Street. At 11:54 AM, a driver on State Road 64 accidentally struck a building; the driver was treated for chest pains while a property damage report was filed. During a traffic stop on 6th Avenue, an officer discovered the driver had an active Department of Corrections warrant and took them into custody. The evening ended with a helping hand for a motorist whose vehicle was stuck and blocking the westbound lane of 10th Avenue near Watson Street.
The week concluded with proactive patrols of local business lots at Menards and Fleet Farm, where officers ensured the premises were secure. At 10:23 AM, an officer provided a "helping hand" to a resident on Dorr Street, assisting her in moving heavy packages from her porch into her home. Afternoon reports included a disorderly conduct complaint on Lincoln Street. As the sun set, a warrant was served on 7th Avenue, and the night finished with a final traffic stop at Superior Street and 3rd Avenue and a check on suspicious activity near Edison Street.
Langlade County Sheriff’s Office
The day began in the early morning hours with a 911 hang-up call on Circle Drive in Elcho (EL-koh), followed by a residential security check on Pickerel Lake Road. At 3:52 AM, deputies responded to a living room burglar alarm on Medo Lane in Bryant (BREY-uhnt); the property was found secure with no signs of entry. Roads proved treacherous as the sun rose: a two-vehicle accident with occupants trapped occurred at State Road 64 and Hill Road, and a red SUV was found rolled over but unoccupied on Old 26 Road.
Mid-morning brought a report of fraud on State Road 64, where a victim's signature was electronically forged on a lease. Afternoon patrols assisted with funeral traffic on State Road 64 and handled multiple reports of vehicles in ditches, including an elderly male on State Road 55 and a skid steer on Klapper Road. The evening was dominated by animal-related accidents, with vehicle-deer collisions reported on US 45 at County Road C and County Road D.
Wednesday started with road hazards as garbage cans were reported blocking lanes on US 45 near Valley Vista Road. Throughout the morning, deputies conducted residential checks on County Road X and Pickerel Lake Road. Safety concerns were raised at 7:31 AM for two people walking along US 45 who appeared under-dressed for the weather, though they could not be located.
In the afternoon, a civil standby was requested on County Road U in Elcho. The evening saw a mix of traffic enforcement and motorist assistance. A traffic stop at County Road DD and Klapper Road resulted in a correction notice for registration and equipment issues. Late at night, a pickup truck was reported in the ditch at Orchard Road and Crestwood Road; the driver later explained he was distracted by his ignition interlock device while turning the corner.
Thursday’s activity focused on routine safety checks and motorist aids. Early in the morning, deputies performed a check on Pickerel Lake Road and assisted another agency on 2nd Avenue. Road conditions remained a factor, with a motorist assist reported on County Road A in Bryant.
Later in the morning, a traffic stop was conducted on US 45 near Old 26 Road to address a semi-truck traveling without rear lighting. The shift concluded with additional residential checks on County Road X, ensuring properties remained secure during the winter week.
The morning began with a collision between a snow plow and a passenger vehicle on US 45 near Now Road. The plow sustained minor damage, but the other vehicle had major front-end damage and required towing. Other accidents included a vehicle in the ditch on State Road 64 and a truck hitting a deer near Skunk Creek.
Afternoon calls included a report of a three-month-old Husky puppy found without a collar on County Road HH; the finder was unable to keep the dog due to allergies. In the evening, a complex civil complaint arose regarding the custody of a child while the mother was in jail. Additionally, a noise complaint was filed on Sawyer Lake Road regarding kids yelling and lights on at a ski hill.
Saturday was a busy day for community assistance. A 78-year-old resident on Flak Road requested help after running out of propane and losing heat. Deputies attempted to contact emergency heating services on her behalf. On County Line Road, a report of two lost German Shorthaired Pointers was resolved when the dogs were found and reunited with their owner.
Road incidents continued as a snowmobile broke a shaft on US 45, leaving two people stranded until help arrived. Traffic stops for speed were frequent on US 45 and County Road S. The night ended with a suspicious activity report at Jack Lake, where a group was found to be staying at a local cabin.
The day was marked by various road obstructions and minor accidents. Bales of hay were reported blocking both lanes of US 45 near Now Road. A rollover accident occurred at County Road S and Clay Road; fortunately, the occupant was able to exit the vehicle and appeared to be uninjured.
Motorists faced mechanical troubles throughout the evening, including a driver on County Road B whose spare tire went flat after his initial tire failed. Deputies also removed a dead deer from the westbound lane of US 45 near County Road C. The week’s reports drew to a close with a white pickup truck found in the ditch on State Road 55; it was tagged for removal after the owner could not be reached.
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