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Menominee County Sheriff’s Office: February 8 - February 18

February 8

  • At 1:20 a.m., a deputy responded to a single-vehicle crash on CR 551 in Harris Township after 43-year-old Angela Groleau of Bark River swerved to avoid a deer, struck a snowbank and hit several trees in a ditch; the vehicle was towed, and no injuries were reported.
  • At 9:33 p.m., an 18-year-old Gwinn woman was arrested for driving without a license following a single-vehicle crash on CR 577 in Faithorn Township, where she swerved for a deer and struck trees; no injuries were reported, though the vehicle required towing.

February 9

  • A deputy responded to a threats complaint on Sobieski Rd. in Menominee Township at 5:10 p.m. involving a woman being harassed via messages; the caller requested documentation, but no contact with the subject.
  • At 6:49 p.m., deputies investigated a family dispute on Pine Ave. in Spalding Township, where a caller alleged her father violated his probation; the findings were forwarded to a probation officer.

February 10

  • A 27-year-old Menominee woman was arrested for domestic assault and lodged at the county jail following a report of a domestic dispute in progress at 1:34 a.m.
  • At 1:43 p.m., a deputy spoke with a caller regarding a past assault in the city of Menominee, where a male subject allegedly tried to hit the caller’s head against a table; the case was sent to the prosecutor for review.

February 11

  • Christopher Wilson, 29, of Escanaba, was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on M-69 in Harris Township at 6:19 p.m. after swerving to avoid a deer; no injuries were reported, but the vehicle was towed.

February 12

  • At 7:19 p.m., a deputy transported a stray dog to an animal shelter after it was found at large on CR 356 in Holmes Township.

February 16

  • Litzy Torres, 25, of Ingalls, was cited for failure to stop and identify after her vehicle, which lacked brake lights, was rear-ended by 31-year-old Crystal Tessmer of Marinette on U.S. 41 in Mellen Township at 4:49 p.m.

February 17

  • At 4:02 p.m., a 39-year-old Escanaba man was arrested on a warrant for two counts of probation violation related to an original larceny charge and was lodged in the county jail.

February 18

  • Daylon Brisco, 26, of Menominee, lost control of his vehicle on slush and ice on U.S. 41 in Nadeau Township at 5:34 a.m., resulting in minor damage and no injuries.
  • At 6:48 a.m., David Steeno, 31, of Gillett, Wis., collided with 45-year-old Beth Belcher of Wells on U.S. 41 in Daggett Township after Steeno’s vehicle caught in slush while passing a stopped car and entered the oncoming lane.

Marinette Police Department: February 23 - March 12

February 23

  • Miah Williams and Angela Beauvias were involved in a traffic accident at 3003 University Dr. at 2:13 p.m.
    February 24
  • Justin D. Smith was cited for disorderly conduct on Terrace St. at 12:48 a.m.
    At 3:16 p.m., John C. Henry was cited for driving without insurance following a collision with Jeffrey M. Metzner at Carney Blvd. and 8th St.
  • Nathaniel Maddox was taken into custody on a probation violation on Old Peshtigo Rd. at 3:25 p.m.

February 26

  • At 9:17 a.m., Michelle Metevier struck a sign with her vehicle at 1625 Cleveland Ave.
  • Mason Carriveau was cited for underage alcohol consumption at S. Madison Ave. and Sherman St. at 10:33 p.m.

February 27

  • Terry Miatech and bicyclist Tyler Erdman collided at 2029 Hall Ave. at 5:43 a.m., resulting in possible injuries.
  • At 3:03 p.m., Areval Rojas and Mary Gunderman were involved in an accident at Marinette Ave. and Mary St.
  • Gary Menor struck a cement pole and a building at 1703 Shore Dr. at 3:15 p.m.
  • Liana Valazquez was cited for possession of THC at 1833 Marinette Ave. at 5:49 p.m.

February 28

  • Donald W. Phelps was arrested for a probation violation on Pierce Ave. at 3:02 p.m.
  • At 7:28 p.m., Jessica M. Watkins was cited for possession of THC at 2002 Hall Ave.

March 1

  • Jaji R. Simon was arrested at 1:30 a.m. for third-offense OWI, threats to law enforcement and second-offense possession of THC at Shore Dr. and Elizabeth Ave.
  • Wendell Myers reported damage to his mailbox on Main St. at 6:00 p.m.

March 2

  • Kenneth L. Dahms and Corenne M. Fink were cited for possession of THC at Marinette Ave. and Cleveland Ave. at 10:24 a.m.
  • Jonah Spielbauer was arrested for a probation violation on Old Peshtigo Rd. at 1:04 p.m.

March 3

  • At 7:32 a.m., Melissa S. Sandoval was taken into custody on a warrant at Mary St. and Oak St.
  • Sarah L. Kodric was arrested at 2501 Pierce Ave. at 3:17 p.m. for possession of THC, drug paraphernalia, prescription drugs without a script and kratom.

March 4

  • At 8:37 a.m., a cat was found on Carney Blvd. and taken to a local vet.
  • Nathen W. McPherson was arrested for first-offense OWI at Main St. and 8th St. at 11:33 a.m.
  • Lance Fletcher was arrested for a probation violation on Sherman St. at 12:23 p.m.
  • At 3:01 p.m., Jane M. Magnuson was cited for a public nuisance on State St.
  • Wendell W. Myers was cited for a public nuisance on Main St. at 3:22 p.m.

March 5

  • Josue G. Hernandez was arrested at 5:07 a.m. for third-offense OWI and possession of methamphetamine at the Highway 64/180 roundabout.

March 6

  • Dakota Couillard was arrested for a probation violation at 1:59 p.m.
  • Daniel Brown was cited for an animal at large on Lake St. at 2:42 p.m.
  • Tyler Baker was arrested for fourth-offense OWI at 2009 Hall Ave. at 7:02 p.m.
  • At 8:31 p.m., Betheny A. Broberg was cited for possession of THC at Red Arrow Park.
  • Joshua F. Jansen and Anthony R. Niles were cited for possession of THC at 1607 Marinette Ave. at 8:48 p.m.

March 7

  • Destiny Lemus was cited for possession of THC at Marinette Ave. and Cleveland Ave. at 8:12 p.m.
  • Pyper Thoney and Kimberly Zimmer collided in a two-vehicle accident on Roosevelt Rd. at 9:46 p.m.
  • At 9:48 p.m., Harold E. Erdman III was arrested for fourth-offense OWI at 2297 Roosevelt Rd.
  • Jayden Field was arrested on a warrant at 2103 Hall Ave. at 11:29 p.m.

March 8

  • Jarrett D. McGee was arrested at 1521 Marinette Ave. at 12:30 p.m. for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, battery to public officers and resisting an officer.

March 10

  • At 1:01 p.m., Erin Hammerberg was cited for inattentive driving following a collision with Lora Lindbom on Water St.
  • Daniel L. Brown was cited for an animal at large on Lake St. at 6:25 p.m.

March 11

  • Sierra Frisque and Kent Cherry were involved in a collision at Main St. and Hall Ave. at 4:58 a.m.

March 12

  • Jesse Tessmer was arrested on a warrant at 11 Ogden St. at 2:51 p.m.
  • At 8:23 p.m., Richard G. Chciuk was cited for possession of THC at Marinette Ave. and Minnesota St.
  • Brayden Ketchum was cited for failure to keep a vehicle under control after colliding with Nicholas Vaughn on Ogden St. at 9:44 p.m.

Menominee Police Department: March 27 – April 2

March 27

  • A 38-year-old male was arrested on two bench warrants and for third-degree retail fraud on 1st St. at 5:54 p.m.
  • At 7:15 p.m., a 40-year-old male was arrested on a bench warrant and for third-degree retail fraud on 13th St.

March 28

  • A 39-year-old male was arrested at 11:19 a.m. at 12th Ave. and 8th St. on a bench warrant and for possession of methamphetamine, driving with a revoked license and unlawful use of a license plate.
  • Officers towed an illegally parked U-Haul vehicle at 46th Ave. and 5th St. at 1:38 p.m.
  • At 2:58 p.m., a 32-year-old male was arrested on three misdemeanor warrants on 10th St.
  • A 22-year-old male was cited for obstructing traffic with an illegally parked vehicle at 14th Ave. and 13th St. at 10:03 p.m.

March 29

  • At 1:19 a.m., a 37-year-old male was arrested for assault on 17th Ave.
  • Officers towed an abandoned boat and trailer from 58th Ave. and Bay De Noc Dr. at 3:32 p.m.

March 30

  • At 6:31 a.m., officers investigated a report of a 25-year-old male making threats of violence toward law enforcement on 10th St.
  • A 57-year-old male was arrested at 11:52 a.m. on a bench warrant from Delta County and for driving with a suspended license at 22nd St. and 18th Ave.
  • At 3:53 p.m., a lost wedding ring set was reported on 10th Ave.
  • A 42-year-old male was arrested for first-degree home invasion on 10th Ave. at 4:43 p.m.

March 31

  • At 9:38 a.m., an abandoned vehicle was towed from 27th Ave. and 14th St.
  • A 36-year-old male was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant at 2nd St. and 10th Ave. at 10:42 a.m.
  • At 8:25 p.m., a 44-year-old male was arrested for driving with a revoked license at 10th St. and 30th Ave.
  • A 24-year-old male was arrested at 9:53 p.m. at 3rd St. and 3rd Ave. for OWI, driving without a license and falsifying a registration sticker.

April 1

  • At 10:43 a.m., officers investigated a two-vehicle accident at 10th Ave. and 13th St., which caused minor damage but no injuries.
  • A 37-year-old male was arrested on a felony warrant from West Virginia on 10th Ave. at 1:08 p.m.
  • At 6:48 p.m., a 42-year-old male was arrested on two misdemeanor warrants on 46th Ave.

April 2

  • Officers investigated a report of fraud from a business on 22nd St. at 8:12 a.m.
Menominee County Sheriff’s Office: February 8 - February 18, Marinette Police Department: February 23 - March 12, Menominee Police Department: March 27 – April 2, Behind the Blotter with the Peshtigo Times

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