Plover Police Chief Ryan Fox talks during a recent retirement ceremony in the village. (Metro Wire photo)
January 12 Not suspicious: Police were called to the 1700 block of Church St. at 3:02 a.m. when someone reported suspicious activity. It turned out to be a
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The light-up sign from the SPPD's original location, in the basement of the courthouse, now adorns its new location at 933 Michigan Ave. (Metro Wire photo)
January 9 Bad neighbors: Police were called to the 600 block of John’s Dr. at 8:29 a.m. when a caller reported being threatened by a neighbor. It was
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Deputy Jeff Sadlemyer, a K9 handler from the Portage Co. Sheriff's Office, helps a youngster pick out gifts. (Metro Wire photo)
December 17 Yeller: Police were called to SPASH, 1201 North Point Dr., at 8:37 a.m., when a student was yelling at a staff member. Who knows: A disturbance
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Plover's Captain Brent Thauer helps shop for gifts on Dec. 13. (Metro Wire photo)
December 15 Who knows: Police arrested a 54-year-old man from the Old Highway 18 Kwik Trip at 11:28 a.m. after he failed to identify himself. The blotter did
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Stevens Point police on the scene of a Hwy. 10 East crash on Dec. 6. (Metro Wire photo)
December 12 Trailer problems: Deputies were called to Oak Lane Ct. at 12:40 a.m. when a caller reported someone broke into their trailer. Deputies were called back to
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Troy R. Teuchtler. (Courtesy Portage Co. Jail)
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The Portage Co. Sheriff's Office assisted on the scene of an Almond fire on Nov. 23. (Metro Wire photo)
November 21 Teen trouble: Police were called to SPASH at 8:25 a.m. to assist in placing a juvenile in custody. Additional details were redacted. Fraud: Someone reported an
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The Plover Police Department is located at 2420 Post Rd. (Metro Wire photo)
November 17 Homeless problems: Police responded to Mead Park at 11:21 a.m., looking for a homeless man with an active warrant known to frequent that area. The man,
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(Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office)
Metro Wire Staff PORTAGE COUNTY – Authorities say a 34-year-old Town of Alban woman who has been missing since Nov. 14 has been found. Sheriff Mike Lukas said
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Deputies responded to a three-vehicle collision on Nov. 15 along Hwy. 66 West in Linwood. (Metro Wire photo)
November 14 OW-my: A 19-year-old woman was injured following a single-vehicle rollover near Brown Thrush Rd. and Hwy. 13 in Junction City at 12:44 a.m. After being medically
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