Lincoln County Sheriff's reports

Town of Pine River Firefighters were called out on Monday evening after a natural gas leak was reported. A resident in the 3000 block of County Rd G reported a strong odor of natural gas near their residence just before 6 p.m. When firefighters arrived they also encountered a heavy gas smell. Firefighters found a malfunctioning regulator on a bulk LP tank was causing the odor. They shut off the tank and advised the homeowner to contact a repairman.

A 37 year old Wausau man was arrested Wednesday morning in the jail lobby after he turned himself in on a warrant for non-support. Andre Javon Kelly came to the Sheriff's Office just before 10 a.m. to turn himself in on a warrant through Lincoln County Court for failing to pay $2,500 in child support. Kelly was booked into the jail where he remains.

A deputy and the Merrill Fire Department responded to a report of a tree on a power line in the Town of Scott Wednesday night. Just after 8 p.m. a resident on Creek Ave phoned the Sheriff's Office and reported the incident. Firefighters were on the scene for about half an hour until Wisconsin Public Service arrived to resolve the matter.

A two car crash on Friday resulted in injuries to a 61 year old Gleason man. Both Theodore A. Leder and 67 year old Donald Kromrie were traveling north on County Rd K in the Town of Merrill when Kromrie stopped and made a U-turn to travel back south again. When Kromrie re-entered the roadway his vehicle was struck by Leder. Leder was transported by Merrill EMS to Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The investigating deputy noted Kromrie will be cited as a result of the crash.

The Merrill Fire Department along with deputies responded to a report of a possible structure fire Saturday morning in the Town of Merrill. Just after 10 a.m. a caller reported a possible fire at a cabin on Swamp Rd. Firefighters from Merrill responded and requested assistance from the Pine River Fire Department. Minutes later a deputy arrived on the scene and found that a small fire was already extinguished. The source of the fire may have been a loose connection on a new LP tank according to the deputy's report.

Two people were taken into custody after deputies and EMS responded to an ambulance call in the Town of Pine River Saturday evening. Merrill EMS along with Pine River First Responders were sent to County Rd W north of County Rd P after a cell 911 caller reported an unconscious man in a vehicle at 5 p.m. A man and woman riding in the vehicle told deputies that 36 year old Christopher J. Harter of Wausau had taken heroine while riding in the vehicle and became unconscious. Harter was transported to Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center where he was treated and then arrested on two outstanding warrants through Marathon County; one for failing to pay child support and a felony warrant for escape. A passenger in the vehicle, 28 year old Liza M. Carlson-Potvine was arrested on a probation hold after she admitted using heroin. Deputies collected evidence at the scene and impounded the vehicle for further investigation.

A 33 year old Merrill man was brought to the Lincoln County Jail while another Merrill man was transported by EMS and may face charges after deputies and EMS responded to a disturbance in the Town of Corning early Sunday morning. A cell 911 call reported the incident on Farmingdale Rd at 12:35 a.m. When deputies arrived they found the 56 year old victim injured. He was transported by Merrill EMS to Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center. Deputies reports indicate information on the incident was scarce due to alcohol being involved. Joshua J. Krause was booked on a disorderly conduct charge and released after posting bond, both he and the 56 year old man may face additional charges from the incident.

The number of car deer crashes was lower again this week as compared to previous weeks with nine being reported. A Gleason man struck a turkey this past Tuesday. The man reported striking the animal on Axen Rd. There was no damage to his vehicle and he claimed the bird. At least two vehicles struck a bear on US Hwy 51 south of County Rd D south of Tomahawk Thursday just before midnight. The deputy's report noted a boat and trailer were towed from the scene.