Behind the Blotter with the Peshtigo Times

This week, go Behind the Blotter with the Peshtigo Times to learn more about the activities that the Menominee County Sheriff's Office, Menominee Police Department and Marinette Police Department have been handling between Sept. 19 and Oct. 25. 

Menominee County Sheriff’s Office: September 19 – September 30

September 19

• At 11:59 a.m., a Deputy investigated a breaking and entering complaint on Old Cemetery Road in Harris Township after a caller reported a blind was broken into and items were taken.
• Deputies were dispatched at 2:20 p.m. to D-1 Lane in Harris Township for a second breaking and entering complaint after a camp was broken into and items were missing.

September 21

• A traffic stop was initiated at 1:21 a.m. on Division Street in Stephenson after a driver failed to use turn signals and was suspected of intoxication; a 50-year-old Marinette woman was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and a 58-year-old Stephenson man, the passenger, was arrested for having open intoxicants and littering.
• At 3:56 p.m., a deputy investigated a possible breaking and entering on US 41 in Menominee when a caller stated someone broke into her storage unit and took items; the suspect was located and warned of criminal trespassing.

September 22

• A deputy was advised at 2:40 p.m. of fraudulent checks on Church Road in Stephenson Township by a subject who found checks he had written were cashed fraudulently.
• At 10:15 p.m., a deputy assisted CPS with a reported child abuse complaint on Old US 2 and 41 in Wilson.

September 24

• A deputy was advised at 1:45 p.m. to contact a subject on US 41 in Nadeau Township regarding a complaint about a threat.
• At 2:03 p.m., a deputy was advised of a dog bite complaint on Number 11 Road in Ingallston Township by a subject who was bitten at a residence while working.
• At 5:02 p.m., a 56-year-old Stephenson woman was arrested on Railroad Street in Stephenson on a valid warrant for having controlled substances — delivery/manufacture methamphetamine.

September 25

• At 8:14 a.m., a deputy was advised of an assault that had just occurred on US 41 in Nadeau Township; no injuries were reported.
• A deputy was advised at 11:59 a.m. of a fraud complaint on M-3 in Nadeau Township where a subject sent money to a contractor for work that wasn’t completed and the money was not returned.
• A two-vehicle traffic crash occurred at 2:46 p.m. on M-35 in Menominee Township when a vehicle — driven by Amy Zoch, 47, of Menominee — re-entered the roadway from the shoulder, failed to yield and struck a trailer pulled by another vehicle; Zoch reported minor injuries and her vehicle sustained disabling damage.
• Deputies were dispatched at 4:31 p.m. to River Road in Stephenson Township for a call about a subject fighting; a 48-year-old Stephenson man was warned of criminal trespass.

September 26

• At 3:53 p.m., a deputy and fire personnel were dispatched to a structure fire on Pine Avenue in Spalding Township; a camper was a total loss after a spark from burning garbage ignited it and a nearby building sustained charring.
• A deputy was dispatched at 5:16 p.m. to T-1 Drive in Menominee Township for a dumping complaint after a caller observed debris in a ditch.

September 27

• At 9:26 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to an address on Burnt Knoll Road in Spalding Township for an unwanted female; a 39-year-old Escanaba woman was arrested for misuse of 911, felonious assault and on a valid warrant.

September 29

• A deputy was advised at 11:20 a.m. of a harassment complaint on CR 551 in Gourley Township concerning someone spot lighting a residence and an ongoing neighbor issue.
• At 10:05 p.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on River Road in Stephenson Township for having no license plates. A suspected narcotic was found during a vehicle search.

Menominee Police Department: October 17 - October 23

October 17

• officers investigated a report of malicious damage to property at 7:43 a.m. in the 900 block of 26th Street.
• At 9:16 a.m., officers investigated a two-vehicle accident at 10th Street and 20th Avenue that resulted in functional damage to both vehicles, but no injuries. A 44-year-old male was cited for careless driving.
• A purse was found by Department of Public Works employees at 9:48 a.m. in the 1700 block of 10th Avenue and turned into the police department; the owner was located.
• Officers investigated a three-vehicle accident at 1:41 p.m. at 10th Avenue and 11th Street that resulted in functional damage to two vehicles and minor damage to a third; no injuries were reported.
• At 2:54 p.m., officers investigated a report of an assault between an 11-year-old male and a 10-year-old male on a school bus at 13th Street and 13th Avenue.
• A 39-year-old male was cited at 8:49 p.m. for failing to yield the right of way, which resulted in a two-vehicle accident causing functional damage to both vehicles at 10th Avenue and 13th Street; no injuries were reported.

October 18

• At 8:24 a.m., a 40-year-old male was arrested for larceny from a business in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue.
• A 39-year-old female was arrested at 12:04 p.m. at 10th Avenue and 11th Street for driving without an operator’s license and for violating the child restraint law.
• At 12:22 p.m., officers assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle at 19th Street and 8th Avenue
• A 21-year-old male was arrested on a bench warrant through the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department at 11:04 p.m. on the 2500 block of 10th Street

October 19

• At 2:16 a.m., a 39-year-old male was cited for improper lane use on 10th Street and 43rd Avenue
• Officers investigated a report of retail theft and trespassing at 9:42 a.m. on the 1000 block of 10th Avenue
• Officers assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle at 10:35 a.m. on the 2300 block of 10th Street
• At 11:29 a.m., Officers investigated a report of the theft of a 2016 beige Kia Optima on the 1700 block of 16th Avenue.
• A 26-year-old male was cited for speeding at 10:31 p.m. at 1st Street and 13th Avenue.

October 20

• At 6:56 a.m., a 20-year-old male was arrested for malicious damage to property and for reckless driving on 13th Street and 56th Avenue.
• A 53-year-old female was arrested at 12:55 p.m. for failing to stop and identify herself at the scene of an accident on 13th Street and 10th Avenue.

October 21

• At 11 a.m., a 48-year-old male was arrested on a felony warrant through the Menominee Police Department on the 800 block of 10th Avenue
• A 36-year-old male was arrested at 5:05 p.m. for littering on private property on the 2300 block of 10th Street

October 22

• At 11:09 a.m., a 20-year-old male was arrested for the prohibited use of 911 service and for trespassing at 48th Avenue and 13th Street.

October 23

• Officers assisted a motorist locked out of their vehicle at 1:16 p.m. on the 400 block of 6th Avenue.

Marinette Police Department: October 20 - October 25

October 20

• At 8:34 a.m., an animal problem was reported at 909 Wells St. where a gray and white tabby cat without a collar was found and taken to Town & Country vet.
• A traffic accident occurred at 2:13 p.m. at 2900 Roosevelt Rd. between vehicles operated by Judy Sadowski and Steven Goddard. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
• A hit and run accident at 2135 Pierce Ave. was reported at 3:36 p.m. Vehicles operated by Jaylin Gerloff and Timothy Hanley collided with no injuries. Gerloff was cited for failing to yield to the right-of-way from a parked position and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
• At 8:40 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance at 810 Wells St. and Gavin Taraska was taken into custody for battery and disorderly conduct.

October 21

• A traffic accident at Woleske Road and Cahill Road was reported at 12:39 p.m. Vehicles operated by Brandon Strickland and Michelle Wery collided. No injuries were reported, but Strickland was cited for inattentive driving.
• At 7:17 p.m., an incident categorized as drugs occurred at Highway 41 and County Road T. Michael Rodriguez Perez was taken into custody on a child support warrant and Edgardo Castro Rodriguez was cited for possession of THC.

October 23

• The department received a report of found property for two bags of ESPN brand basketballs at Daggett Street and Wells Street
• At 11:09 a.m., a disorderly conduct charge was filed against a 13-year-old male in the City of Marinette, which will be referred to DHS.
• A traffic accident at 3:08 p.m. occurred at 1520 Mott St. Holly Opsahl struck a legally parked vehicle owned by Taylor Kenrick. No injuries were reported. Opsahl was cited for non-registration of auto and inattentive driving.

October 24

• At 2:11 a.m., an operating while intoxicated (OAWI) incident at Red Arrow Park resulted in Caden R. Ponds being taken into custody for operating while intoxicated — second offense and resisting/obstructing an officer. In the same incident, Theodore C. Van Holt was cited for resisting/obstructing an officer and Drake Ryan was taken into custody on a probation warrant.
• A probation violation occurred at 11:49 a.m. at 3450 Old Peshtigo Rd., where Brandon Strickland was taken into custody.
• At 4:16 p.m., Travis J. Boese was taken into custody on a Warrant Arrest at 1213 Logan Ave.
• A drug incident was reported at 8:36 p.m. at Highway 41 and County Road T, resulting in Uriah U. Kasimoff being cited for possession of THC.
• At 8:54 p.m., an alcohol offense in the City of Marinette led to Gabriella E. Wusterbarth and Logan J. Tryggestad being cited for underage drinking. Two 16-year-olds and one 13-year-old female were also cited for underage drinking in the same incident.

October 25

• An incident categorized as assault at 7:58 a.m. at 1240 Marinette Ave. resulted in Alexander S. Gilbert being cited for retail theft.
• A hit and run accident occurred at 8:07 a.m. at 3003 University Dr., where a vehicle operated by Dana Ihander struck a legally parked vehicle owned by Amanda Noel. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
• At 4:16 p.m., a hit and run accident at 1302 Marinette Ave. involved a vehicle owned by Sharon Reese being struck by a vehicle operated by an unknown driver. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.