Waupaca County Police Blotter: Oct. 8–14, 2025
- Taylor Berndt
- Oct 15
- 3 min read
Deputies and local police were busy this week — from dancing dogs and drone drama to fires, deer crashes, and a semi that didn’t quite clear Main Street. Here’s a look at what kept Waupaca County law enforcement on the move in this weeks Waupaca County Police Blotter!
Bear Creek
On Oct. 14, a semi struck the awning of a building on Main Street (Modern Hair) and continued southbound. No injuries were reported.
Clintonville
Also Oct. 14: a resident called to complain that a neighbor’s drone kept flying over their yard and said they were “going to shoot it down next time.” Deputies advised—politely—not to.
That same day, a forklift inside a local salvage yard caught fire. Fire crews extinguished it. Staff were reminded machinery parts are not safe to burn.
Fremont
Oct. 13: A rear-end collision on Wolf River Drive involved a Chevy Silverado being hit by a Mazda CX-5. There were no injuries or blocked lanes.
Oct 14: A Fremont woman accidentally called 911 after her Apple Watch activated while she was asleep. Deputies called back, confirmed all information, and verified there was no emergency.
Oct. 14: A restraining-order (TRO) violation was reported: a person with an active order allegedly entered the caller’s property while he was away.
Also Oct. 14: A car-deer crash occurred on E High Street. The deer ran off; no injuries were reported.
Iola
On Oct. 14, a homeowner on Nelson Road called for a medical emergency involving a 76-year-old male suffering from low oxygen and heart-rate issues. First responders assisted.
Later that night, deputies handled another car-deer crash on Nelson Road; the deer was dispatched at the scene.
Separately, an animal complaint involving a raccoon was reported; however, the animal could not be located.
Manawa
On Oct. 9, at Rawhide Youth Services, staff reported a juvenile placing an employee in a chokehold, throwing chairs, and breaking a TV. One staff member needed hospital care.
Marion
On Oct. 14, a woman reported multiple attempted assaults by her roommate. She declined reports of injury or further medical help.
That same morning, a loose husky was seen darting in and out of traffic; deputies captured and removed it safely.
New London
Oct 8: Deputies received a speeding complaint on Schultz Road after two pickup trucks nearly hit another driver. Both drivers were warned.
Oct 8: Deputies investigated a civil dispute after a trailer-title mix-up led to threats of non-payment. The matter was documented.
On Oct. 13, a crash-detection alert came in from Roloff Road, but no wreckage was found.
Later, a 911 hang-up from the same area was confirmed accidental.
Ogdensburg / St. Lawrence
On Oct. 10, a man walking along Spring Street in dark clothing and no reflectors prompted a welfare check; deputies located him and found him safe.
On Oct. 13, a resident on Poverty Hill Road reported being yelled at by a speeding driver after asking him to slow down. Deputies later identified the driver.
Waupaca
Oct. 13: Fire crews responded to a sauna fire near a barn. Flames briefly spread but were contained.
That same day, a school-threat investigation in Waupaca drew deputies; the threat was found to be non-credible.
Deputies also handled a welfare check involving a young woman screaming while picking up a relative; that was resolved without further incident.
Numerous calls involving disabled vehicles and deer collisions also occurred throughout the week.
Oct 14 – Waupaca: Deputies were called for a “gray and white male pit bull wearing a spiked collar” that had escaped a home. When officers arrived, the friendly dog “jumped up and danced” to greet them at the door.
Weyauwega
On Oct. 14, deputies were called to Carper Road where a blue Chevy left the roadway and struck a power box in what was determined to be a drunk-driving crash.
Earlier in the week, a caller reported black smoke rising from a second-story window; it turned out to come from a smoker near the house (not a fire).
Mid-week, a car-deer crash and routine traffic stops were handled near city limits.
On Oct. 8, a controlled burn in the area of Ann Street was also inspected by deputies.
Waupaca County Police Blotter General Observations
Multiple welfare checks across towns (especially for walking individuals or persons in distress) were made throughout the week.
Deer collisions, disabled vehicles, and animal complaints remained frequent countywide.
Routine 911 misdials and hang-ups also appeared in several communities.
This summary is based on the consolidated incident logs from Oct. 8–14, 2025. Details reflect initial reports and may evolve as investigations progress.
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