The police officers were later released ... for interfering with firefighting operations. Wisconsin Public Service and Merrill Street Department also assisted at the scene.

The Merrill Police Department, Merrill Fire Department, Lincoln County Coroner Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, and Lightning Towing assisted the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski The Altoona Police Department’s newest police chief, Joseph “Joe” Merrill, plans to lead the department with an emphasis on training, technology and ...