POLICE REPORTS: AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2025
Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the months of August and September have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Reports have not yet been received for August and September 2025.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 2025
8-1-25: Requested to speak to a man and woman regarding concerning comments that were made by their children when picked up from another parents’ residence.
8-1-25: Requested to meet with an individual who had questions on protesting.
8-1-25: Responded to a residence in the City of Phillips for the report of a woman threatening another. The officer arrived and spoke to each of the parties and learned that they were roommates and one of the adults was moving out. One woman was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
8-6-25: Responded to an animal bite complaint. The adult victim was transported by private vehicle for medical treatment. The animal owner provided proof of vaccination. Animal quarantine paperwork was issued to the animal’s owner and a 10-day warning for failure to register the dog was given
8-12-25: Received a report of a property damage accident between vehicle and equipment from American Asphalt. A state accident report was completed.
8-12-25: Responded a residence on South Avon Avenue and made contact with a male subject who had an active Probation/Parole Apprehension Request. The male was advised and placed under arrest and transported to the Price County Jail for the booking process.
8-13-25: Police advised the Department of Public Works that there was an abandoned vintage stove that was near the intersection of North Lake Avenue and Fairview Drive that was on the shoulder of the roadway that had been there for several days. Department of Public Works stated they would remove the appliance.
8-14-25: Received a report of a motorized vehicle on the track and field. An officer located the man who advised he would not drive on the track again and apologized for doing so.
8-15-25: Requested to do a welfare check on a woman who made comments to harm other people. The officer made contact with her and contacted the mental health crisis worker. The crisis worker spoke to the woman and she stated that she was not going to harm anyone.
8-16-25: Observed an ATV traveling on South Lake Avenue. An officer stopped the ATV and identified the driver by a Wisconsin Drivers License. The male received a citation for Operating a ATV Near or On a State Highway.
8-16-25: Responded to a parking problem at Elk Lake Park where Phillips On Tap was occurring. Vehicles had began to park other vehicles in at the main parking lot area. Officers and Chamber of Commerce staff were able to get vehicles relocated and block off the area.
8-18-25: Received a report of a scam where the caller identified themselves as an Investigator with the Price County Sheriff's Office. An officer conducted checks of the number, learning that the number is not associated to anyone in the United States.
8-18-25: Received a report of a hit and run accident that occurred on August 17 on Victoria Street. An officer spoke to a witness to the accident who provided a Wisconsin registration of the striking vehicle. The officer attempted to make contact with the registered owner with no success.
8-18-25: Advised of a suspicious male individual who had been in and out of the library all day and who became more strange. Caller reported they believed he was under the influence. The officer attempted to locate the male and was unable to do so.
8-18-25: Advised of a suspicious male individual who was at the laundromat. The complainant advised that the male had left empty alcohol bottles and a mess in the restroom. The officer responded and was unable to locate the individual.
8-18-25: Police were dispatched to a local convenience store for a report of two adult males yelling and screaming at each other. It was reported that one of the men had struck the other man in the head. One was arrested for disorderly conduct, and the other was arrested for domestic abuse disorderly conduct, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance.
8-19-25: Received a theft complaint in which an embalming machine was potentially stolen from a property and listed for sale. During the course of the investigation, contact was made with parties involved, and it was determined that the machine was still on the property.
8-19-25: Received a report of a suspicious male who was at the Phillips Public Library loitering the last couple of days and now sleeping in the front lawn. Officers made contact with the male who was identified by officers. The male advised a friend from Ohio was coming to pick him up. Officers contacted the probation and parole agent of the adult male and brought the male to meet with his agent.
8-20-25: Received a fraud complaint in the City of Phillips. It was learned that the victim had transferred funds to a fraudulent e-mail account via gift card purchases.
8-21-25: Received a hit and run unoccupied vehicle complaint. It was reported that this accident occurred at Elk Lake Park on 8/16/2025 in the evening hours. The suspect did not leave any contact information and the complainant's vehicle had reportable damage.
8-21-25: Received a report of a sex offender that was working at the Price County fairgrounds. An officer spoke with the man and found that he was not on supervision but was on the registry. The man advised he was working in his food truck and would be leaving at 9 p.m. each night. An officer advised the male that he was not in violation of the city ordinance and could work in his food truck.
8-21-25: Received a report of a person playing loud music in an apartment complex on Cherry Street. An officer made contact with the male individual and advised him that he needed to keep the music at a reasonable level.
8-22-25: Received a report of a fight that occurred at a residence on South Lake Avenue. One male individual was arrested for Domestic Abuse/Disorderly Conduct and brought to the Price County Jail for booking.
8-26-25: Received a theft complaint at a local business. Officers identified the suspect. Officers were unable to determine the whereabouts of the suspect. Officers are continuing to attempt to locate the suspect and will be forwarding charges
8-26-25: Advised of a male individual who had been asked to leave a restaurant in the City of Phillips and kept coming back to the restaurant. An officer located the male individual and advised him he was no longer allowed at the restaurant.
8-26-25: Observed a vehicle traveling on North Lake Avenue with expired registration. An officer stopped the vehicle, and a Price County K9 alerted on the vehicle. An officer arrested a female for Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic, Possession of Another's Prescription, and Resist/ Obstruct an Officer.
8-28-25: Requested by the Price County Sheriff's Department to respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Highway 111 and State Highway 13. Officers attended to the injured and set up traffic control. (See related article.)
8-29-25: Responded to a complaint that a parent had been informed that their child had begun a relationship online with another, allegedly from out of the area, via a social media platform.
8-30-25: Received information that there was a report of a large cloud of smoke coming from an island on Long Lake. An officer observed the island and multiple boats on the water in proximity to it and determined that there was not an emergency situation.
SEPTEMBER 2025
9-1-25: Received a report of an individual playing loud music with profanity on Avon Avenue. The complainant told the man that his music was too loud and then he turned the music louder. The officer attempted to make contact with the man and was unsuccessful.
9-1-25: Received a phone call from an assisted living facility that reported that some of the residents have reported a suspicious male that crouches and hides behind objects. The facility requested that the police department do extra patrol in the evening
9-2-25: Responded to the Phillips School District for a report of an uncontrollable child. An officer responded and stood by while the parent was contacted. An officer was advised that the child had struck two other children and had damaged property inside of a classroom. A juvenile referral to Price County Human Services will be completed.
9-4-25: Received a report of a semi striking a business sign. An officer responded and spoke with a store employee who was advised of the accident. The officer spoke with the semi's company who advised they were aware and were reporting the incident to their insurance. The officer spoke with the driver via phone, who explained that, while making a delivery, the trailer caught the edge of the business sign.
9-5-25: Advised of an accident that occurred at a service station in the City of Phillips. An officer spoke with both vehicle operators and photographed the scene. One female individual will be receiving a citation for Failure to Yield while making a Left Turn.
9-6-25: Advised that Price County Dispatch received an anonymous complaint of five vehicles being parked on South Lake Ave near Walnut Street in a no parking zone. An officer responded, provided the information to Price County Dispatch, and made an announcement at the VFW Post that the area was now a posted as a no parking zone and the vehicles would need to be removed. The operators removed their vehicles.
9-6-25: Responded to a disturbance complaint behind a business on North Lake Avenue. It was reported that unknown individuals were believed to be fighting. An officer arrived on scene and made contact with parties involved and witness on the scene. It was determined no altercation occurred, and the parties were advised of the complaint received.
9-7-25: Requested extra patrol around a residence due to a woman not being happy with an item that was purchased at the residence, and she wanted to return it. The woman sent the owner multiple messages expressing her dissatisfaction. The owner was not home and had her house unlocked.
9-8-25: Contacted by an adult male regarding the use of a BB gun in the city limits.
9-8-25: A local school district advised the Phillips Police Department of ongoing behavioral issues with a male elementary school student. An officer assisted the staff with getting the student to the parent’s vehicle. A referral will be sent to the Price County Human Services Department.
9-10-25: Responded to assist the Phillips School District with an uncontrollable juvenile. An officer located the juvenile off of school grounds and remained with the juvenile until a parent arrived.
9-11-25: Asked to do a welfare check on an employee at a gas station in the City of Phillips. The employee stated another employee's partner had come to the business and they did not want another incident to occur. An officer checked on the two male individuals and observed they were not arguing and just sitting at a park bench.
9-13-25: Responded to a motorcycle versus deer accident with injury on South Lake Avenue near the intersection of Maple Street. Central Price County Ambulance arrived on scene and transported the operator to the hospital for further medical attention. Officers investigated the scene, reopened the highway, and an accident report was completed
9-14-25: Responded to a welfare check complaint on North Minnow Lake Road. An officer responded and made contact. The officer interviewed witnesses on scene and determined that a domestic violence incident occurred. The suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Price County Jail for Battery, Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence Enhancer. Charges were referred to the Price County District Attorney.
9-16-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with a Domestic Violence situation that occurred north of the city limits and the suspect took off in a vehicle headed into the city limits. The officer was able to speak with the suspect until Price County deputies arrived. One adult male was arrested for Domestic Violence Disorderly Conduct.
9-17-25: Reviewed a report of a male subject that started to run towards a juvenile female. The officer patrolled the area and did not locate the subject.
9-18-25: Received a report of an individual texting another individual and the male individual wanted the communications to stop. An officer spoke with the female subject and advised her to stop communications per the male individual’s request.
9-19-25: Received a report from a male individual who stated he had heard from another male individual that someone wanted to shoot him while he was sleeping. An officer will make contact with suspect to do an interview.
9-22-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with an arrest of an adult male per Taylor County Sheriff's Department.
9-22-25: Received a report that a juvenile female had backed into another vehicle in the school parking lot. The officer responded and took photographs of the vehicles. The officer called the owner of the other vehicle and made them aware of the accident.
9-22-25: Observed a subject outside of a local business on North Lake Avenue. The officer had knowledge that the subject had an active Price County Commitment Order with a bond of $232 or 5 days in jail. The officer made contact, identified the individual by driver’s license, confirmed the warrant, and advised and placed the subject under arrest. The subject was unable to post bond and was transported to the Price County Jail for the booking process.
9-26-25: Assisted the Phillips Fire Department with a fire call just north of the City of Phillips. An officer arrived on scene and was advised the house was full of smoke. The Phillips Fire Department arrived on scene and located the cause of the smoke. One female was transported to medical center for difficulty breathing.
9-27-25: Received a report of an individual’s garbage cans being missing.
9-28-25: Located damaged property at Phillips City Hall. An officer documented the damage.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 2025
8-1-25: Report of subjects shooting Nerf guns out of a moving vehicle.
8-2-25: Report of damage to a motor vehicle while unloading at the Park Falls transfer station.
8-2-25: Report of gun shots being fired and a vehicle shining the field located near a residence.
8-2-25: Report from a Park Falls firefighter of chickens in the roadway near the 300 block of 2nd Avenue North.
8-4-25: A male reported seeing somebody using a flashlight in his back yard. The area was searched; no one was found.
8-6-25: There was a juvenile matter regarding name calling and being flipped off at Music in the Park. Juveniles and parents were spoken to. No enforcement action was needed.
8-7-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. Upon a K9 sniff, the officer searched the vehicle. Charges are to be referred to the Price County district attorney.
8-8-25: Report of a possible kidnapping/stolen vehicle. Complaint unfounded.
8-8-25: Scam complaint regarding a false rental property on Hoefferle Road. The victims were refunded their money.
8-8-25: A tow operator repossessed a vehicle and located drugs inside while moving it. The tow operator requested that the drugs be removed from the vehicle. A strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. Drugs were located and will be destroyed.
8-10-25: Report of a used bong. Item located on sidewalk and will disposed of.
8-12-25: Received a trespassing complaint from the grocery store for ongoing issues of a subject making crude comments towards cashiers.
8-12-25: Report that a woman was driving by two residences and flipping individuals off on multiple occasions over the last two weeks. Parties talked to.
8-12-25: A female reported that there were two unknown individuals sitting in her lawn and had been there for some time.
8-13-25: Police responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries.
8-14-25: An officer was dispatched with fire and rescue to State Highway 182 and Cedar Rapids Road for a single-vehicle accident with ejection.
8-15-25: Report of a stolen trash can from a residence. Unknown date/time it was taken, unknown offender.
8-15-25: The Price County Sheriff's Office advised of a keep the peace request for a car shipper and the occupant who were having a dispute about the delivery of a vehicle.
8-20-25: Report of multiple vehicles ending up with razor blades stuck in the vehicles’ tires. Possibly related to the Hwy. 13 / 4th Avenue project.
8-23-25: Report of a breaking and entering.
8-24-25: Investigation into one male suspect, who is a convicted sex offender, possibly violating the Park Falls ordinance.
8-28-25: An officer spoke with one female reporting party regarding concerns about a nursing home facility in Park Falls.
8-30-25: Dispatch reported that a hooded male was trying to kick in the door of an apartment.
8-31-25: A game warden conducted a traffic stop on an ATV and found that the rider had an active warrant out of Chippewa County.
SEPTEMBER 2025
9-1-25: While on patrol, an officer observed a man’s chicken in the middle of 2nd Avenue North. Contact was made and a citation issued. The man still did not have a chicken permit. The city attorney was contacted via e-mail.
9-4-25: Report of animal abuse matter where a dog was apparently strangled and suffered life threatening injuries.
9-6-25: Responded to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at State Highway 13 and 9th Street South.
9-6-25: Report for record about nails being dumped in a driveway. The reporting party was unsure if it is malicious or not.
9-15-25: An officer spoke with a female reporting party in regard to alleged vandalism done to her vehicle.
9-16-25: An officer responded to a residence for a complaint involving a pile of apples, under an apple tree, possibly enticing deer within the city limits.
9-22-25: Advised of a subject that was selling tobacco products within the Park Falls Mall without a license.
9-25-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. One male driver received citations for operating without a valid license and without insurance. One male occupant was arrested upon two body only warrants. The male occupant was also cited for the possession of controlled substances.
9-26-25: A subject came to the police department to report his vehicle being struck by another vehicle in the grocery store parking lot. The striking vehicle remained on scene and exchanged information.
9-28-25: Requested by dispatch to respond to a residence in the county for a male subject down, and it was unknown if the subject was breathing. An officer responded and found the victim deceased.
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Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the months of August and September have been condensed and summarized.
PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Reports have not yet been received for August and September 2025.
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Visit the Phillips Public Library for a month of fun events (listed above) and a book sale happening during regular hours throughout October.
PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 2025
8-1-25: Requested to speak to a man and woman regarding concerning comments that were made by their children when picked up from another parents’ residence.
8-1-25: Requested to meet with an individual who had questions on protesting.
8-1-25: Responded to a residence in the City of Phillips for the report of a woman threatening another. The officer arrived and spoke to each of the parties and learned that they were roommates and one of the adults was moving out. One woman was arrested for domestic disorderly conduct.
8-6-25: Responded to an animal bite complaint. The adult victim was transported by private vehicle for medical treatment. The animal owner provided proof of vaccination. Animal quarantine paperwork was issued to the animal’s owner and a 10-day warning for failure to register the dog was given
8-12-25: Received a report of a property damage accident between vehicle and equipment from American Asphalt. A state accident report was completed.
8-12-25: Responded a residence on South Avon Avenue and made contact with a male subject who had an active Probation/Parole Apprehension Request. The male was advised and placed under arrest and transported to the Price County Jail for the booking process.
8-13-25: Police advised the Department of Public Works that there was an abandoned vintage stove that was near the intersection of North Lake Avenue and Fairview Drive that was on the shoulder of the roadway that had been there for several days. Department of Public Works stated they would remove the appliance.
8-14-25: Received a report of a motorized vehicle on the track and field. An officer located the man who advised he would not drive on the track again and apologized for doing so.
8-15-25: Requested to do a welfare check on a woman who made comments to harm other people. The officer made contact with her and contacted the mental health crisis worker. The crisis worker spoke to the woman and she stated that she was not going to harm anyone.
8-16-25: Observed an ATV traveling on South Lake Avenue. An officer stopped the ATV and identified the driver by a Wisconsin Drivers License. The male received a citation for Operating a ATV Near or On a State Highway.
8-16-25: Responded to a parking problem at Elk Lake Park where Phillips On Tap was occurring. Vehicles had began to park other vehicles in at the main parking lot area. Officers and Chamber of Commerce staff were able to get vehicles relocated and block off the area.
8-18-25: Received a report of a scam where the caller identified themselves as an Investigator with the Price County Sheriff's Office. An officer conducted checks of the number, learning that the number is not associated to anyone in the United States.
8-18-25: Received a report of a hit and run accident that occurred on August 17 on Victoria Street. An officer spoke to a witness to the accident who provided a Wisconsin registration of the striking vehicle. The officer attempted to make contact with the registered owner with no success.
8-18-25: Advised of a suspicious male individual who had been in and out of the library all day and who became more strange. Caller reported they believed he was under the influence. The officer attempted to locate the male and was unable to do so.
8-18-25: Advised of a suspicious male individual who was at the laundromat. The complainant advised that the male had left empty alcohol bottles and a mess in the restroom. The officer responded and was unable to locate the individual.
8-18-25: Police were dispatched to a local convenience store for a report of two adult males yelling and screaming at each other. It was reported that one of the men had struck the other man in the head. One was arrested for disorderly conduct, and the other was arrested for domestic abuse disorderly conduct, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance.
8-19-25: Received a theft complaint in which an embalming machine was potentially stolen from a property and listed for sale. During the course of the investigation, contact was made with parties involved, and it was determined that the machine was still on the property.
8-19-25: Received a report of a suspicious male who was at the Phillips Public Library loitering the last couple of days and now sleeping in the front lawn. Officers made contact with the male who was identified by officers. The male advised a friend from Ohio was coming to pick him up. Officers contacted the probation and parole agent of the adult male and brought the male to meet with his agent.
8-20-25: Received a fraud complaint in the City of Phillips. It was learned that the victim had transferred funds to a fraudulent e-mail account via gift card purchases.
8-21-25: Received a hit and run unoccupied vehicle complaint. It was reported that this accident occurred at Elk Lake Park on 8/16/2025 in the evening hours. The suspect did not leave any contact information and the complainant's vehicle had reportable damage.
8-21-25: Received a report of a sex offender that was working at the Price County fairgrounds. An officer spoke with the man and found that he was not on supervision but was on the registry. The man advised he was working in his food truck and would be leaving at 9 p.m. each night. An officer advised the male that he was not in violation of the city ordinance and could work in his food truck.
8-21-25: Received a report of a person playing loud music in an apartment complex on Cherry Street. An officer made contact with the male individual and advised him that he needed to keep the music at a reasonable level.
8-22-25: Received a report of a fight that occurred at a residence on South Lake Avenue. One male individual was arrested for Domestic Abuse/Disorderly Conduct and brought to the Price County Jail for booking.
8-26-25: Received a theft complaint at a local business. Officers identified the suspect. Officers were unable to determine the whereabouts of the suspect. Officers are continuing to attempt to locate the suspect and will be forwarding charges
8-26-25: Advised of a male individual who had been asked to leave a restaurant in the City of Phillips and kept coming back to the restaurant. An officer located the male individual and advised him he was no longer allowed at the restaurant.
8-26-25: Observed a vehicle traveling on North Lake Avenue with expired registration. An officer stopped the vehicle, and a Price County K9 alerted on the vehicle. An officer arrested a female for Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic, Possession of Another's Prescription, and Resist/ Obstruct an Officer.
8-28-25: Requested by the Price County Sheriff's Department to respond to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Highway 111 and State Highway 13. Officers attended to the injured and set up traffic control. (See related article.)
8-29-25: Responded to a complaint that a parent had been informed that their child had begun a relationship online with another, allegedly from out of the area, via a social media platform.
8-30-25: Received information that there was a report of a large cloud of smoke coming from an island on Long Lake. An officer observed the island and multiple boats on the water in proximity to it and determined that there was not an emergency situation.
SEPTEMBER 2025
9-1-25: Received a report of an individual playing loud music with profanity on Avon Avenue. The complainant told the man that his music was too loud and then he turned the music louder. The officer attempted to make contact with the man and was unsuccessful.
9-1-25: Received a phone call from an assisted living facility that reported that some of the residents have reported a suspicious male that crouches and hides behind objects. The facility requested that the police department do extra patrol in the evening
9-2-25: Responded to the Phillips School District for a report of an uncontrollable child. An officer responded and stood by while the parent was contacted. An officer was advised that the child had struck two other children and had damaged property inside of a classroom. A juvenile referral to Price County Human Services will be completed.
9-4-25: Received a report of a semi striking a business sign. An officer responded and spoke with a store employee who was advised of the accident. The officer spoke with the semi's company who advised they were aware and were reporting the incident to their insurance. The officer spoke with the driver via phone, who explained that, while making a delivery, the trailer caught the edge of the business sign.
9-5-25: Advised of an accident that occurred at a service station in the City of Phillips. An officer spoke with both vehicle operators and photographed the scene. One female individual will be receiving a citation for Failure to Yield while making a Left Turn.
9-6-25: Advised that Price County Dispatch received an anonymous complaint of five vehicles being parked on South Lake Ave near Walnut Street in a no parking zone. An officer responded, provided the information to Price County Dispatch, and made an announcement at the VFW Post that the area was now a posted as a no parking zone and the vehicles would need to be removed. The operators removed their vehicles.
9-6-25: Responded to a disturbance complaint behind a business on North Lake Avenue. It was reported that unknown individuals were believed to be fighting. An officer arrived on scene and made contact with parties involved and witness on the scene. It was determined no altercation occurred, and the parties were advised of the complaint received.
9-7-25: Requested extra patrol around a residence due to a woman not being happy with an item that was purchased at the residence, and she wanted to return it. The woman sent the owner multiple messages expressing her dissatisfaction. The owner was not home and had her house unlocked.
9-8-25: Contacted by an adult male regarding the use of a BB gun in the city limits.
9-8-25: A local school district advised the Phillips Police Department of ongoing behavioral issues with a male elementary school student. An officer assisted the staff with getting the student to the parent’s vehicle. A referral will be sent to the Price County Human Services Department.
9-10-25: Responded to assist the Phillips School District with an uncontrollable juvenile. An officer located the juvenile off of school grounds and remained with the juvenile until a parent arrived.
9-11-25: Asked to do a welfare check on an employee at a gas station in the City of Phillips. The employee stated another employee's partner had come to the business and they did not want another incident to occur. An officer checked on the two male individuals and observed they were not arguing and just sitting at a park bench.
9-13-25: Responded to a motorcycle versus deer accident with injury on South Lake Avenue near the intersection of Maple Street. Central Price County Ambulance arrived on scene and transported the operator to the hospital for further medical attention. Officers investigated the scene, reopened the highway, and an accident report was completed
9-14-25: Responded to a welfare check complaint on North Minnow Lake Road. An officer responded and made contact. The officer interviewed witnesses on scene and determined that a domestic violence incident occurred. The suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Price County Jail for Battery, Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence Enhancer. Charges were referred to the Price County District Attorney.
9-16-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with a Domestic Violence situation that occurred north of the city limits and the suspect took off in a vehicle headed into the city limits. The officer was able to speak with the suspect until Price County deputies arrived. One adult male was arrested for Domestic Violence Disorderly Conduct.
9-17-25: Reviewed a report of a male subject that started to run towards a juvenile female. The officer patrolled the area and did not locate the subject.
9-18-25: Received a report of an individual texting another individual and the male individual wanted the communications to stop. An officer spoke with the female subject and advised her to stop communications per the male individual’s request.
9-19-25: Received a report from a male individual who stated he had heard from another male individual that someone wanted to shoot him while he was sleeping. An officer will make contact with suspect to do an interview.
9-22-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Department with an arrest of an adult male per Taylor County Sheriff's Department.
9-22-25: Received a report that a juvenile female had backed into another vehicle in the school parking lot. The officer responded and took photographs of the vehicles. The officer called the owner of the other vehicle and made them aware of the accident.
9-22-25: Observed a subject outside of a local business on North Lake Avenue. The officer had knowledge that the subject had an active Price County Commitment Order with a bond of $232 or 5 days in jail. The officer made contact, identified the individual by driver’s license, confirmed the warrant, and advised and placed the subject under arrest. The subject was unable to post bond and was transported to the Price County Jail for the booking process.
9-26-25: Assisted the Phillips Fire Department with a fire call just north of the City of Phillips. An officer arrived on scene and was advised the house was full of smoke. The Phillips Fire Department arrived on scene and located the cause of the smoke. One female was transported to medical center for difficulty breathing.
9-27-25: Received a report of an individual’s garbage cans being missing.
9-28-25: Located damaged property at Phillips City Hall. An officer documented the damage.
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Are you looking for a new career? There is an assembly electrician position available at BW Papersystems, and a circulation assistant is needed at the Phillips Public Library. But that's not all. Visit our Employment Opportunities Section to view more help wanted ads.
PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 2025
8-1-25: Report of subjects shooting Nerf guns out of a moving vehicle.
8-2-25: Report of damage to a motor vehicle while unloading at the Park Falls transfer station.
8-2-25: Report of gun shots being fired and a vehicle shining the field located near a residence.
8-2-25: Report from a Park Falls firefighter of chickens in the roadway near the 300 block of 2nd Avenue North.
8-4-25: A male reported seeing somebody using a flashlight in his back yard. The area was searched; no one was found.
8-6-25: There was a juvenile matter regarding name calling and being flipped off at Music in the Park. Juveniles and parents were spoken to. No enforcement action was needed.
8-7-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. Upon a K9 sniff, the officer searched the vehicle. Charges are to be referred to the Price County district attorney.
8-8-25: Report of a possible kidnapping/stolen vehicle. Complaint unfounded.
8-8-25: Scam complaint regarding a false rental property on Hoefferle Road. The victims were refunded their money.
8-8-25: A tow operator repossessed a vehicle and located drugs inside while moving it. The tow operator requested that the drugs be removed from the vehicle. A strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle. Drugs were located and will be destroyed.
8-10-25: Report of a used bong. Item located on sidewalk and will disposed of.
8-12-25: Received a trespassing complaint from the grocery store for ongoing issues of a subject making crude comments towards cashiers.
8-12-25: Report that a woman was driving by two residences and flipping individuals off on multiple occasions over the last two weeks. Parties talked to.
8-12-25: A female reported that there were two unknown individuals sitting in her lawn and had been there for some time.
8-13-25: Police responded to a two-vehicle accident with injuries.
8-14-25: An officer was dispatched with fire and rescue to State Highway 182 and Cedar Rapids Road for a single-vehicle accident with ejection.
8-15-25: Report of a stolen trash can from a residence. Unknown date/time it was taken, unknown offender.
8-15-25: The Price County Sheriff's Office advised of a keep the peace request for a car shipper and the occupant who were having a dispute about the delivery of a vehicle.
8-20-25: Report of multiple vehicles ending up with razor blades stuck in the vehicles’ tires. Possibly related to the Hwy. 13 / 4th Avenue project.
8-23-25: Report of a breaking and entering.
8-24-25: Investigation into one male suspect, who is a convicted sex offender, possibly violating the Park Falls ordinance.
8-28-25: An officer spoke with one female reporting party regarding concerns about a nursing home facility in Park Falls.
8-30-25: Dispatch reported that a hooded male was trying to kick in the door of an apartment.
8-31-25: A game warden conducted a traffic stop on an ATV and found that the rider had an active warrant out of Chippewa County.
SEPTEMBER 2025
9-1-25: While on patrol, an officer observed a man’s chicken in the middle of 2nd Avenue North. Contact was made and a citation issued. The man still did not have a chicken permit. The city attorney was contacted via e-mail.
9-4-25: Report of animal abuse matter where a dog was apparently strangled and suffered life threatening injuries.
9-6-25: Responded to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at State Highway 13 and 9th Street South.
9-6-25: Report for record about nails being dumped in a driveway. The reporting party was unsure if it is malicious or not.
9-15-25: An officer spoke with a female reporting party in regard to alleged vandalism done to her vehicle.
9-16-25: An officer responded to a residence for a complaint involving a pile of apples, under an apple tree, possibly enticing deer within the city limits.
9-22-25: Advised of a subject that was selling tobacco products within the Park Falls Mall without a license.
9-25-25: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. One male driver received citations for operating without a valid license and without insurance. One male occupant was arrested upon two body only warrants. The male occupant was also cited for the possession of controlled substances.
9-26-25: A subject came to the police department to report his vehicle being struck by another vehicle in the grocery store parking lot. The striking vehicle remained on scene and exchanged information.
9-28-25: Requested by dispatch to respond to a residence in the county for a male subject down, and it was unknown if the subject was breathing. An officer responded and found the victim deceased.
Park Village offers affordable, active living in a park-like setting for those 55+ and disabled persons in Park Falls. Rent is based on 30% Adjusted Gross Income. Small pets under 30 pounds are welcome. Contact Park Village at 715-762-4747.