Waupaca County Police Blotter: Nov 12-19

Waupaca County-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.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Car vs Deer – New London

Early in the morning, deputies responded to a deer-vehicle crash that left the car undriveable. No injuries were reported.

Suspicious Activity – Waupaca

A resident reported a man taking down a tent near Appletree Lane, then leaving on a bicycle. The caller believed the activity might be drug-related due to past incidents.

Fire Call – Waupaca County

A homeowner reported smelling something burning inside the house. Deputies and fire personnel found no flames but evacuated the home as a precaution.

Fraud – Appleton Resident Selling Boat

A seller received a fake cashier’s check for a boat and, believing it had cleared, sent the buyer two $1,000 payments through Zelle. Deputies documented the fraud.

Animal Nuisance – Waupaca County

A caller reported the neighbor’s dogs — including a pitbull and a Great Dane — repeatedly crossing onto his property. Video evidence was available, and the caller requested citations.

Harassment Complaint – Waupaca County

A resident said his ex-wife was calling him in violation of a court order. Deputies advised him and documented the complaint.

Theft – Marion

A business reported items stolen a week earlier and identified a possible suspect.

Domestic/Welfare Concern – Waupaca

A youth group attendee disclosed concerns about treatment at home. Deputies conducted a welfare check.

Late-Night Traffic Issues

Callers reported a dark SUV swerving, flashing high beams, yelling out of windows, and speeding.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Alarms – Waupaca

Two separate alarms at Bank First were activated early in the morning. No signs of forced entry.

Suspicious Person – Lind

A driver in a silver Nissan approached a resident asking about an Amazon package but could not speak English. Deputies checked but did not locate him.

Medical Emergency – Waupaca County

A 54-year-old male with COPD suffered stabbing back pain and was transported.

Lawnmower Crash – Waupaca County

Deputies documented a lawnmower accident with no injuries.

Fraud – New London

A business owner reported a forged signature used to open credit accounts.

Driving Complaint – Marion

A minivan was seen drifting toward ditches and driving erratically until pulling into a gas station.

Animal Complaints – Waupaca County

• Ongoing barking dog complaint affecting hunting activity

• A caller reported an orange cat that appeared injured, but residents said the injury was a year old

Suspicious Vehicle – Rural Waupaca County

A white SUV had been parking in a cornfield “for hours” on multiple occasions. Deputies documented the pattern.

Parking Lot Crash – Waupaca County

Two vehicles backed into one another at Bean City Bar.

Car vs Deer – Clintonville Area & Waupaca

Multiple deer strikes were reported.

Domestic Driving Concern – Waupaca County

A caller reported their spouse driving intoxicated. Deputies attempted to locate the vehicle.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Fire Response – Weyauwega

Fire and deputies responded to a house fire reported. The situation was contained.

Animal Hazard – Fremont Area

A deer in the roadway needed to be dispatched for safety.

Driving Complaint – Fremont

A vehicle nearly caused a crash by pulling out in front of another driver, then swerving and drifting across lanes.

Suspicious Circumstances – Waupaca County

Callers reported unusual activity and disturbances ahead of the weekend, including multiple early deer-related hazards.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grass Fire – Iola

A 50×50 yard grass fire was moving toward the roadway. Fire crews extinguished it quickly.

Burglary – Iola

A cabin was broken into within the last 24 hours. Several handcrafted wooden items were stolen.

Car Parts Mystery – Waupaca

Deputies found car parts scattered all over a roadway — but no crashed or stalled vehicle anywhere nearby.

Driving Complaints – Waupaca & Fremont

• A white pickup was swerving, cutting off vehicles

• Another driver reported a swerving vehicle near Fremont almost causing a crash

Tire-Squealing Disturbance – Waupaca County

Multiple reports of a truck and other vehicles squealing tires for nearly 30 minutes.

Deer Strikes – Several Areas

Multiple deer-related incidents throughout the evening.

Disorderly Conduct – Waupaca

A resident reported an intoxicated friend on probation who became physical during an argument.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Suspicious Tire Marks – Waupaca County

Fresh tire marks appeared overnight in an area where deputies had already been called out to earlier.

Sleeping Driver – Waupaca County

Deputies checked on a vehicle where someone was sleeping under a blanket.

Domestic Disturbance – New London

A family dispute resulted in a male suffering a possible concussion and a broken nose.

Welfare Check – Manawa

Caller stated they had Security footage showing someone lying near an apartment entrance.

Driving Complaints – Weyauwega, Waupaca County, Manawa

Multiple drivers were reported swerving, drifting across lanes, or operating erratically.

Fraud – Waupaca

A resident received Kansas toll charges despite never traveling there.

Storage Unit Break-Ins – Waupaca County

Multiple units showed forced entry.

Harassing Messages –Waupaca County

A resident received repeated texts from an unknown number accusing him of inappropriate contact with younger males. He denied the claim, and deputies documented the messages.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Neighbor Dispute – New London

A resident reported neighbors pushing yard waste into her property.

High-Risk Driving Complaint – Waupaca County

A commercial van was drifting into oncoming lanes and nearly rear-ended another vehicle.

Property Damage – Clintonville

Garbage cans were struck overnight and left damaged.

Tire-Burning Complaint – Iola

A black pickup was reported burning tires and speeding through an intersection.

Medical Emergency – Waupaca County

A 40-year-old male experiencing heart issues was transported.

Motorcycle Crash – Caledonia

A rider was found on the ground after being struck.

No-Contact Violation – Waupaca

A protected party reported receiving multiple phone calls from a restricted individual.

Crisis Assistance – Waupaca County

A person recently released from jail and currently in the ER required lodging support.

Panic Alarm – Weyauwega

A panic keypad triggered an alarm; the resident provided an invalid code, prompting a welfare check.

Locked Inside the Campground – Waupaca County

A caller reported being trapped inside a campground after staff chained the gate shut while she was still on the grounds.

Domestic Disturbance – New London

A caller heard a woman yelling, “Let me go home,” before the line disconnected. Deputies responded and addressed the situation.

Squad vs Deer – Waupaca County

A deputy struck a deer with their patrol vehicle. Minor damage was reported.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Driving Issue – Waupaca County

A vehicle pulled out of Kwik Trip without yielding. No crash.

Suspicious Lights – Waupaca County

A caller saw flashing lights inside a neighbor’s house. Deputies found no emergency.

Bridge Crash – Waupaca County

Multiple trucks were stopped on a bridge, one with visible front-end damage.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Mailbox Hit – Iola Area

A vehicle struck a mailbox, triggering a small mailbox alarm device. The homeowner stood it upright again.

Reckless Driving – Manawa

A seafoam-green Lincoln was reported speeding and passing unsafely.

Deer Against House – Iola

A deer was found lying directly against the side of a house. Deputies dispatched it.

Harassment – Waupaca

A resident reported receiving unwanted contact. Deputies documented the report.

Car vs Deer – Waupaca

A gray Bronco struck a deer. The driver was shaken but uninjured.

Search Warrant Execution – Waupaca County

Deputies executed a warrant and restricted radio traffic during entry.

Box Truck Complaint – Lebanon/New London Area

A Budget Rental box truck reportedly ran a stop sign and crossed the center line.

Medical Emergency – Ogdensburg Area

Deputies and EMS responded to a vehicle pulled over with a male who appeared unconscious and was drooling.

Welfare Checks – Waupaca County

• A hospice worker reported being unable to reach a patient

• A caller requested a check on a family member in mental crisis traveling toward Illinois

Suspicious Fire – Waupaca County

A caller reported a possible unattended fire at a house under construction.

Juvenile Located – Waupaca County

A juvenile reported missing by Appleton PD contacted Waupaca authorities, wanting to return home. Coordination with the parent followed.

Deer in Roadway – Marion (Early Nov 20)

A deer was found dead in the middle of the lane near businesses on Hwy 45 and was removed.

Waupaca County Police Blotter Conclusion

The Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to report suspicious behavior, wildlife hazards, or safety concerns as they arise. Timely reports help deputies respond quickly and keep our communities safe. Anyone with additional information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office.

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