The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents across the county on Wednesday, June 5. Here’s a summary of notable calls:
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Transports and Escorts: Deputies conducted multiple prisoner transports, including one for medical reasons from the Shawano County Jail and another escorting two inmates to a work release program.
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Traffic Incidents: Several disabled vehicles were reported and cleared from highways near Leopolis, Bowler, Wittenberg, and Bonduel. Deputies also responded to traffic hazards, including a deer carcass on Highway 29 and debris in the roadway near Kroenke Creek Road.
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Reckless Driving: Reports of reckless driving came from two locations—Highway 22 near Hillcrest Drive and Highway 47 near Happy Lane. One incident involved a black Subaru SUV, while another resulted in contact with a driver from Marinette.
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Civil Matters: Deputies responded to two civil disputes, one involving a disagreement over mailed packages in Bowler and another regarding a rental dispute in Shawano.
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Welfare Checks: Two welfare checks were conducted, including a report of a man lying on the sidewalk in front of a bar in Gresham who appeared to be ill.
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Animal Concern: Authorities investigated a call about a possibly sick or neglected animal near Highway 29 and W. Seneca Road.
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Vehicle Lockouts: Deputies assisted with vehicle lockouts in Wittenberg and Bonduel.
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Suspicious Activity: A suspicious vehicle stop led to identification of the individuals involved and was resolved without incident.
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Alarms and Assists: Deputies responded to a business alarm in Wittenberg and assisted Stockbridge-Munsee Police with a court-ordered property retrieval standby on Upper Red Lake Road.
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Other Calls: Officers also addressed minor traffic violations, conducted multiple roadside assists, and ensured public safety through routine patrol responses.
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The Shawano Police Department responded to a range of calls throughout the day on Wednesday, June 5, 2025. Below is a summary of selected incidents:
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Open Door Found: Officers responded to Memorial Park shortly before 2 a.m. for a report of an open bathroom door. The area was checked and found to be secure.
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Park Violation: Two individuals were contacted at Kuckuk Park around 2:50 a.m. for being on the premises after hours.
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OWI Arrest: A traffic stop near N. Main Street and E. 5th Street resulted in the arrest of a driver for operating while intoxicated around 3:24 a.m.
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Alarm Call: Officers responded to an alarm at a local auto parts business on E. Green Bay Street just after 5 a.m. No unauthorized activity was found.
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911 Calls: Multiple 911 calls were logged throughout the day, including one from an apartment on Madison Way and another from Pine Ridge Court and Timber Trail. All were investigated.
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Disturbances: Police were called to several disturbances, including one at a business on E. Green Bay Street where two customers were reportedly threatening a worker, and another at an apartment on Madison Way involving a domestic dispute.
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Welfare Checks: Officers conducted welfare checks on multiple individuals, including a memory-loss incident at a local inn and a woman seen hitting her head in a vehicle at Walgreens.
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Animal Issues: Calls included reports of dogs left in a hot vehicle at Walmart and a large dog nearly knocking someone off a bike on S. Lincoln Street.
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Suspicious Activity: Officers investigated a report of homeless individuals living in an abandoned shed, as well as a stalking complaint and a tip about someone placing tacks in public grass areas.
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Reckless Driving: Police responded to complaints about a motorcyclist driving erratically and another incident involving a silver van near Walmart.
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Harassment: A business on E. Maurer Street reported being harassed by a man demanding the release of a towed vehicle.
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Domestic and Family Issues: Officers intervened in a domestic dispute on S. Sawyer Street where a woman was trying to retrieve her belongings from her ex.
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