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The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office handled a steady and wide-ranging call load from December 4 through December 10, 2025, including vehicle crashes, weather-related hazards, domestic disturbances, welfare checks, theft complaints, medical emergencies, and numerous traffic-related incidents.

Waupaca County- The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wide range of calls during the final week of November and the start of December, as holiday traffic, winter weather and routine community needs kept deputies busy across the county. From crashes and deer-related incidents to welfare checks, alarms, property complaints and school safety patrols, the reports reflect the day-to-day work done by deputies to keep residents safe. The following is a complete summary

The Sheriff’s Office of Waupaca County responded to a wide range of incidents throughout the week of November 12–19, including domestic disturbances, wildlife collisions, suspicious activity, welfare checks, fraud, property damage, medical calls, and several unusual or notable complaints. Below is a comprehensive look at the week’s activity.

Waupaca County law enforcement handled a wide range of calls from Nov. 4 through Nov. 12. Incidents included a reported burglary at a vacant home for sale in the Readfield area, a family disturbance involving a juvenile with a pencil in the Manawa area, an extortion complaint in Fremont, traffic hazards, medical calls, deer crashes, and routine 911 activity.

Weyauwega, WI — A wrong-way driver on U.S. Highway 10 led to a tense situation Friday morning after failing to yield to law enforcement and continuing into downtown Weyauwega before finally stopping.

A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash on Southwood Drive in the Town of Lind on October 24, 2025. The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

Waupaca County deputies handled a variety of calls during the week of October 15 through October 22, 2025. The following incidents were listed in the department’s media summary logs.