08/28/2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT: At 1:22 pm, police received a report of a large number of vehicles on East Division Street waiting to enter the fairgrounds, creating concerns about a possible traffic hazard. Police monitored traffic in the area and observed normal traffic conditions with no issues.
PROBATION HOLD: At 3:21 pm, police arrested a 53-year-old Neillsville male on a probation hold in the 400 block of Hewett Street.
911 CALL: At 10:04 pm, police responded to an accidental 911 call in the 400 block of West 4th Street. Police made contact with the caller, who confirmed the call was a misdial and everything was okay.
COMPLAINT: At 10:33 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Court Street after receiving a complaint about the odor of ma*****na coming from a residence. Police made contact with the occupants, and a resident acknowledged smoking a product she stated she had purchased from a retail store. The resident declined consent for police to enter the residence.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
TRAFFIC: At 12:41 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 45-year-old Ladysmith male for a registration display violation.
ALARM: At 8:24 am, police responded to a panic alarm at a local business in the 200 block of West 7th Street. Police made contact with an individual cleaning the business and determined everything was okay. The business owner was also notified.
TRAFFIC: At 1:54 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 24-year-old Thorp male for operating while suspended and a traffic warning for a cracked/damaged vehicle windshield.
TRAFFIC: At 2:05 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 22-year-old Black River Falls female for speeding.
ASSIST CITIZEN: At 3:51 pm, police assisted a citizen who wanted to know the city’s plan for the homeless during the winter months. Police explained that the city doesn’t have a plan or resources. The citizen said he and a couple of others will go to City Hall to see what can be done to help them find shelter.
PARKING COMPLAINT: At 4:00 pm, police received a complaint of a vehicle parked on the 100 block of East Division Street for several days without the owner’s permission. A parking citation was issued without incident.
TRAFFIC: At 5:30 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 61-year-old Neillsville female for a lighting violation.
TRAFFIC: At 5:34 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 45-year-old Greenwood female for failure to completely stop at a stop sign.
TRAFFIC: At 6:14 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 37-year-old Merrillan female for a lighting violation.
CIVIL COMPLAINT: At 6:25 pm, police responded to a complaint involving a moving company that reportedly became aggressive after a resident refused to sign a contract in the 100 block of East 9th Street. Police made contact with the parties, and the moving company left the property without further incident.
TRAFFIC: At 8:09 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 37-year-old Neillsville female for a lighting violation.
TRAFFIC: At 8:31 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 27-year-old Long Beach, MS male for having vehicle tires protruding more than two inches beyond the fenders and for a lighting violation.
WELFARE CHECK: At 8:34 pm, police responded to a welfare check for a juvenile subject reporting depression and recent alcohol use. The juvenile agreed to be transported voluntarily to the hospital for evaluation; crisis services coordinated with the parent, and a safety plan was put in place.
ASSIST SHERIFF: At 8:51 pm, police assisted and provided scene security for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office with an ATV traffic stop.
FIRE: At 9:01 pm, police received a report of a large fire in the distance that was growing. Police checked the area and did not locate any fire or smoke.
ANIMAL COMPLAINT: At 9:37 pm, police responded to a report of a loose dog that appeared matted, hungry, and thirsty in the 500 block of Hewett Street. Police took custody of the dog and transported it to the Clark County Humane Society.
LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION: At 10:21 pm, police observed patrons of a local tavern consuming alcoholic beverages on the public sidewalk in the 200 block of West 7th Street. Police advised the patrons that open containers of alcohol were not permitted on the sidewalk.
TAVERN CHECK: At 10:23 pm, police conducted a routine tavern check in the 100 block of West 6th Street. No issues were reported.
TAVERN CHECK: At 10:25 pm, police conducted a routine tavern check in the 100 block of West 5th Street. No issues were reported.
TRAFFIC: At 10:26 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 77-year-old Neillsville male for a lighting violation.
TRAFFIC: At 10:34 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 20-year-old Neillsville male for a registration display violation.
TRAFFIC: At 10:47 pm, police issued a correction notice/warning to a 21-year-old Neillsville male for a registration display violation and a traffic warning for operating a motor vehicle without an adequate muffler.
TRAFFIC: At 11:14 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 17-year-old Neillsville male for disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
TRAFFIC: At 12:01 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 35-year-old Strum male for a lighting violation.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: At 12:41 am, police checked on a suspicious vehicle and found a female sleeping inside on West Division Street near the Arboretum. Police identified the individual as the vehicle's registered owner and determined everything was okay.
TRAFFIC: At 6:06 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 48-year-old Appleton male for illegal window tinting.
TRAFFIC: At 7:35 pm, police issued a traffic warning to an 18-year-old Neillsville male for a registration display violation and illegal window tinting.
TRAFFIC: At 8:59 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 22-year-old St Paul, MN, female for violating a red traffic light and a traffic warning for speeding.
TRAFFIC: At 9:10 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 22-year-old Eau Claire male for a lighting violation.
TRAFFIC: At 9:56 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 39-year-old Hartford, CT, female for speeding.
TRAFFIC: At 11:10 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 22-year-old Appleton female for speeding.
Monday, August 24, 2026
TRAFFIC: At 12:25 am, police issued a traffic citation to a 19-year-old Saint Paul, MN, female for speeding.
TRAFFIC: At 8:51 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 17-year-old Granton female for speeding.
ANIMAL COMPLAINT: At 12:19 pm, police responded to a report of a loose dog outside a local business in the 100 block of East Division Street. Police determined the dog belonged to a nearby vehicle owner, who was retrieving the dog when police arrived.
TRAFFIC: At 5:00 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 40-year-old Granton female for non-registration of an automobile.
TRAFFIC: At 6:54 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 50-year-old Reedsville male for an illegible license plate.
TRAFFIC: At 9:46 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 58-year-old Neillsville female for a lighting violation.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TRAFFIC: At 6:00 am, police issued a traffic warning to a 47-year-old Neillsville female for failure to illuminate headlights/taillights during hours of darkness.
TRAFFIC: At 6:41 am, police issued a traffic citation to a 20-year-old Richmond, IL male for speeding.
PROPERTY COMPLAINT: At 10:04 am, police received a report of a neighbor dumping garbage on another person’s property in the 600 block of West 7th Street. A 55-year-old Neillsville male subject was issued an ordinance citation for littering.
WELFARE CHECK: At 11:26 am, police responded to a report concerning possible child neglect. Police made contact with the involved parties and observed no obvious injuries or other evidence to substantiate the reported abuse.
DISABLED VEHICLE: At 2:01 pm, police assisted a semi driver whose vehicle had broken down in the 900 block of Hewett Street. The driver attempted to contact his company and declined a tow or a ride while waiting for a return call.
VEHICLE VS. DEER: At 3:15 pm, police responded to Hewett Street at 8th Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a deer. The vehicle struck a fawn and sustained significant windshield damage. Police completed a crash report, and the vehicle was sent for maintenance.
TRAFFIC: At 6:34 pm, police issued a correction notice/warning to a 60-year-old La Crosse female for a registration display violation.
TRAFFIC: At 7:14 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 62-year-old rural Neillsville male for failure to completely stop at a stop sign.
TRAFFIC: At 10:28 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 50-year-old rural Neillsville male for a lighting violation.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
CITIZEN CONTACT: At 1:15 pm, police received a report from a male subject who wanted to report drug activity in the city and voiced concerns about many suspicious people roaming downtown. The citizen voiced concern about a male subject living in a camper by the laundromat and that some questionable people have been with him.
PROBATION HOLD: At 4:03 pm, police transported a 66-year-old rural Neillsville male to the Clark County Jail at the request of Probation and Parole.
TRAFFIC: At 4:40 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 38-year-old rural Neillsville male for a registration display violation.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
ALLEGATION OF INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING: At 11:05 am, police received an anonymous letter alleging that an individual inappropriately touched a classmate at a recent 40th-class reunion in Prairie du Sac. The incident was reportedly witnessed by several classmates. The suspect is believed to work in the Neillsville area. The allegation was documented, and no additional information, evidence, or arrests were reported at this time.
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: At 11:20 am, police took a report of suspected illegal drug dealing in the 100 block of East Division.
FRAUD: At 3:08 pm, police received a report of fraudulent check activity in the 1000 block of East Division Street.
TRAFFIC: At 3:36 pm, police issued a traffic warning to a 48-year-old Willard male for a registration display violation.
OPEN DOOR: At 4:46 pm, police investigated a residence in the 1800 block of Black River Road where several doors were found open, and the homeowner was not present. Police later contacted the homeowner, who advised he had forgotten to close the doors and requested they be secured. Police returned to the residence and closed the open doors.
TRAFFIC: At 4:47 pm, police issued a traffic citation to a 31-year-old Appleton male for operating without a valid driver’s license.
JUVENILE COMPLAINT: At 5:56 pm, police responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Emery Street regarding a report that a 16-year-old male was yelling, throwing items, and not listening to a parent. Police determined no crime had occurred and provided the parent with resources for assistance.
Friday, August 28, 2026
TRAFFIC: At 6:45 am, police issued a traffic citation to a 20-year-old Richmond, IN, male for speeding.
The above is some, not all, of the criminal arrests, referrals, and traffic violations handled by the Neillsville Police Department.
Jim Mankowski
Chief of Police
City of Neillsville Police Dept. (NVPD)