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Police & Sheriff calls, May 29-31
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (1699+ words) Snakes, bro: Stevens Point police were called to deal with a homeless camp at Mead Park, 1001 West River Dr. , at 8: 12 a. m. They began cleaning up the mess, but stopped due to a "large amount of snakes" in the area. Shippin" "em…...
Packers honor local officers for two remarkable rescues
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (532+ words) GREEN BAY " Two local officers whose actions helped save lives last year were recognized this week by the Green Bay Packers. Deputy Brad Mathwich of the Portage County Sheriff's Office and Stevens Point Police Officer JD Ballew and his K-9 partner,…...
State Patrol plans aerial traffic enforcement in Portage County next week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (187+ words) CENTRAL WISCONSIN " The Wisconsin State Patrol plans to conduct aerial traffic enforcement patrols in six counties next week as part of ongoing efforts to improve highway safety across the state. Weather permitting, the State Patrol's Air Support Unit will monitor…...
Local conservation club supports Portage Co. K9 program
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (352+ words) The event also included a $1, 000 donation presentation by the club, which has supported conservation and youth-related efforts in the Amherst area since it was formed in 1942. "Our general focus is within the Amherst area, but we will spread out to…...
Stevens Point Police Department swears in 297th officer
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (320+ words) STEVENS POINT " The Stevens Point Police Department swore in its 297th officer Monday during a ceremony at the department. Dylan Messacar, 22, officially joined the department as a probationary police officer effective May 18. The ceremony was held in front of several officers…...
Plover man held on $7, 500 cash bond in child porn investigation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (46+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT " A 60-year-old Whitewater man has been arrested after a months-long investigation into reports of a man peering into windows and secretly recording...
Judge calls chase through two counties "stunning," sets $1 M cash bond
2+ week, 2+ day ago (45+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT " A 60-year-old Whitewater man has been arrested after a months-long investigation into reports of a man peering into windows and secretly recording...
BREAKING: Judge calls chase through two counties "stunning," sets $1 M cash bond
2+ week, 3+ day ago (46+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT " A 60-year-old Whitewater man has been arrested after a months-long investigation into reports of a man peering into windows and secretly recording...
Cyber Tips lead to two arrests in separate Plover investigations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (370+ words) PLOVER " Two men were arrested Wednesday after investigators executed separate search warrants in the Village of Plover tied to child exploitation investigations. The first warrant was carried out around 7 a. m. at an apartment building in the 1300 block of Pleasant Dr. According…...
Finance committee advances FEMA grant application for police garage
2+ week, 5+ day ago (43+ words) Point/Plover Metro Wire Metro Wire Staff STEVENS POINT " A 60-year-old Whitewater man has been arrested after a months-long investigation into reports of a man peering into windows and secretly recording...