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High-Speed Chase at 127 MPH, Eagle Rescue, and Midnight Intruder Drama Highlight Busy Week for Langlade County Law Enforcement

From a dangerous late-night vehicle pursuit along State Road 64 to a dramatic wildlife rescue on Highway 64, law enforcement officers across Langlade County and Antigo handled dozens of critical incidents between August 7 and August 15, 2026.

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Daily Incident Summaries: August 7 – August 15, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

Overnight patrol began in the early morning hours with a routine traffic stop at 03:44 at the intersection of County Road S and County Road O, where an officer issued a verbal warning for failing to stop at a stop sign. Shortly after daybreak at 06:53, another traffic stop at County Road C and Peterson Road resulted in a citation for speeding and a verbal warning for operating without proof of insurance. At 07:29, deputies assisted a motorist at County Road T and West Duck Lake Road, confirming the driver was secure (10-2). A civil matter was logged on Ormsby Road at 10:33.

By late morning at 11:27, dispatch received an open-line 911 call from North Shore Road and Short Road with a toddler babbling in the background; officers overheard a male stating it was the "best way to catch a fish," and a callback confirmed the party was fishing safely on Bass Lake. Afternoon traffic enforcement on Neva Road at 13:36 yielded a 10-day correction notice for an expired driver’s license. At 14:05, deputies conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 45 at County Road N after observing a 7-year-old child riding unrestrained in the open bed of a pickup truck with numerous passengers; a citation was issued, and the child was moved into the cab.

In the late afternoon at 16:57, patrol units checked County Road F and Stoney Road for suspicious activity but were unable to locate anything unusual. Extra patrol for speeding was conducted along Polar Road and Park Road at 17:52, where traffic was light and compliant. An animal complaint was filed at 18:05 on State Road 55 involving a neighbor’s loose dog attempting to attack a resident and damaging a vehicle; a formal report was initiated. At 19:25, an officer issued a verbal warning for speeding during a county patrol stop.

Evening safety checks included a 20:47 call on State Road 55 reporting suspected automatic gunfire nearby; heavy fog restricted visibility, and responding units patrolled the area (10-60) with negative contact. At 21:47, deputies stopped a swerving sedan on US Highway 45 and County Road I, issuing a verbal warning for a defective headlight. The day concluded at 23:11 with a business check on Antigo Street, where a parked truck and trailer were confirmed to belong to school construction crews.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Overnight activity commenced at 02:49 with a routine bank deposit escort at 801 6th Avenue (CoVantage Credit Union). At 03:18, a motorist assist at Fire Lane Road and State Road 64 revealed a disabled vehicle with a note from the owner; a 24-hour courtesy tag was applied. At 03:21, officers spoke with a subject standing at a front door on Superior Street seeking to charge a phone (cleared 10-2). Subsequent vehicle checks occurred at 03:27 near Townline Road and State Road 64 (where a transmission failed and towing was arranged) and at 03:59 on Blue Goose Drive.

Morning calls began at 07:19 with an accidental work-related pocket dial on State Road 64. At 08:36, a resident visited the Safety Building to report a Microsoft computer hacking scam on County Road C. A lost or stolen wallet containing a driver's license and military ID was reported on Gamble Street at 09:52. At 10:22, a car-deer collision occurred near State Road 55 and Log Cabin Drive; the deer was fatal in the ditch, and the driver was provided an online reporting link.

Midday traffic enforcement was busy: at 11:33, a driver received a verbal warning for speeding and a missing high-mount brake light on US Highway 45 and Otter Lake Lane. At 11:51, an officer initiated an OWI (10-55) investigation at County Road K and County Road U; the driver tested 0.000 BRAC, but a citation was mailed for possessing an open cold Busch Light Apple can between their legs. Officers performed community checks on Graham Avenue (11:36) and public relations at 5th Avenue and Superior Street (11:50).

At 12:10, deputies investigated a business check request on State Road 55, discovering construction crews had severed fiber optic cables on Monday; officers successfully put the boat owner in contact with management. Further traffic stops resulted in a citation for no insurance mailed at State Road 55 and North Rolling Stone Lake Road (12:26) and an OAR stop on Neva Road (13:34). Animal assistance was provided at 12:32 on Arctic Street for an injured goose, which was safeguarded until wildlife rescue (REGI) arrived. At 12:49, a trailer blew two tires near County Road T and Johnson Rd, with repairs safely underway.

Afternoon reports included a welfare check on Riordan Street (13:57) confirming a resident's safety via Ring camera, speed monitoring in a construction zone on County Road F (13:57), and a stalking/harassment complaint on Charlotte Street (14:07 & 14:10). Accidental 911 dials were verified on Lakeview Drive (14:14), Greenway Lane (15:10), and Woodland Drive (15:32). At 14:59, a speeding citation was mailed following a stop at Superior Street and Irving Street. Speed warnings were issued on US Highway 45 and Knight Road at 16:14.

At 16:50, firefighters extinguished a smoldering porch on 8th Avenue. At 17:04, officers conducted a tracking-device sweep on a vehicle at the Safety Building prior to the driver traveling to AVAIL; no devices were found. At 17:08, an unruly individual was taken into custody (10-95) after smashing a TV on 6th Avenue. Property trespass reports were taken on County Road P (18:50) regarding cut timber and grass, and on 7th Avenue (18:57) after camera footage caught individuals talking about breaking in.

In the evening, a deputy transported a stranded motorcyclist to the Northern Lights Bar from State Road 64 and Wallrich Road at 19:28. A financial fraud report was filed on Rasmussen St at 20:12. Animal crashes were logged at 21:06 on State Road 64 and Polar-Evergreen Road. At 21:50, a red sports car doing donuts spun into a yard near East 10th Avenue Road and Parkway Road before fleeing onto Highway AA; no structural damage occurred. The night ended at 23:03 at State Road 64 and West 5th Avenue, where a stop led to a consent search and two active warrants (10-99s) for failure to pay and non-registration, followed by a speeding warning at County Road C and County Road H (23:28).

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Overnight calls included a mental health check at 02:13, a traffic stop cleared without action at 03:02 on Superior Street and 3rd Avenue, and routine beat patrols near 5th Avenue and Clermont Street at 03:31.

Morning activity opened at 09:16 on County Road P, where a property owner reported an unknown vehicle drove through his yard between a power pole and stop sign, tearing up the lawn. At 10:51 and 10:55, multiple motorists reported a southbound grey Dodge Grand Caravan on US Highway 45 near Branch Road swerving across the centerline and forcing oncoming traffic into the ditch; officers intercepted the vehicle near Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church. At 11:34, deputies assisted emergency medical personnel with a four-wheeler accident on North Rolling Stone Lake Road.

At 11:44, a seasonal homeowner on County Road TT reported a break-in resulting in the theft of a chainsaw and landscaping equipment; a three-week extra residential check was assigned. An accidental 911 call on Bass Lake Road (13:00) was confirmed secure (10-2). At 16:12, residents on Hill Road reported an early-2000s tan pickup truck driving recklessly and making crude gestures; deputies searched the area (10-60) with negative results.

Late afternoon traffic stops included a verbal warning for lacking a Class M endorsement at 17:37, a stop on 5th Avenue at 17:44, and a correction notice for loud exhaust accompanied by a speed warning at 17:48. In the evening at 20:33, a resident on State Road 55 reported finding their unlocked vehicle's seat reclined as if someone had slept inside overnight; no property was missing, and the owner secured the vehicle.

At 21:29, deputies opened a sexual assault investigation on Spring Brook Road. At 22:06, a pedestrian carrying groceries reported a vehicle swerved dangerously close to them; officers interviewed the vehicle owner, who assured them the driver was cautious and lacked malicious intent. A final crisis call was handled at 23:25.

Monday, August 10, 2026

Early morning dispatches included a criminal investigation on a sexual assault case at 00:16, an extra patrol check at 06:09 along East Lake Lane and Wistful Vista Road, and an emergency 911 medical call at 06:32 on State Road 64 for a 79-year-old male suffering from severe breathing difficulty. At 07:52, a caller reported neighbors repeatedly blocking a driveway and no-parking zone; the offending vehicle left prior to police arrival.

At 09:58, officers responded to a physical domestic battery in progress on 1st Avenue, where a male driver in a grey sedan was witnessed headbutting a female passenger; the male suspect was taken into custody (10-95). At 11:38, deputies assisted a disabled motorist on State Road 64 and County Road S, who confirmed they were okay (10-2) and moving along.

In the afternoon at 13:27, a hit-and-run crash occurred at Forrest Road and South Superior Street after a vehicle knocked over a stop sign and fled northbound; street and highway crews were dispatched for immediate repairs. At 16:13, a property owner on County Road F reported a fired contractor returned to steal scrap metal; officers contacted the contractor, who was formally warned against returning.

An accidental pocket dial was logged on County Road B at 16:41. At 17:42, a loose stray dog was secured on a leash and safely returned to its owner via the HAWS shelter. At 18:22, a resident on Rolling Hills Road was issued a formal warning for dogs at large after neighboring yards were repeatedly disrupted; the owner agreed to install electric containment collars. At 20:11, officers mediated a harassment dispute at the Safety Building (840 Clermont Street), where both parties agreed to remain separated.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The day began with a bank deposit escort at 801 6th Avenue (00:23), a traffic citation at State Road 64 and North Langlade Road (00:29), a verbal traffic warning on Nantasket Street (01:17), and a motorist assist on State Road 64 (01:27) where a disabled vehicle was safely towed. At 02:00, an extra home check request on County Road TT confirmed the residence was secure. Beat patrols were conducted at 5th Avenue and Clermont Street (02:57) and 112 East 5th Avenue (Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 03:56).

Morning operations included an escort hand-off with Oneida County on US Highway 45 and Old Elcho Road at 08:49 to transport a female resident to Hickory Street. At 09:45, animal control assisted with a trapped skunk on Fairland Street (Cornerstone Chiropractic). At 11:07, an identity theft report was filed on Arctic Street involving unauthorized bank account withdrawals.

At 11:23, a caller reported suspicious activity on the mountain bike trail near the dump off Range Road and Sunnyside Road; a deputy followed up. A missing person call on Lincoln Street at 12:02 resolved quickly when the individual returned home safely. At 12:35, an animal complaint was taken on Robbins Street regarding a neighbor's roaming spaniel. An animal bite from a stray cat was logged on East 5th Avenue at 13:51. At 14:18, an officer conducted a trailer VIN verification on 1st Avenue.

Late afternoon incidents included a grass fire in a gully behind a home on Glen Hill Trail at 16:13. At 17:01, a traffic accident occurred at Clermont Street and 7th Avenue when a driver failed to yield the right of way and struck a curb to prevent a broadside collision, shearing off a wheel; a citation was issued for failure to yield. At 17:48, a runner on Pine Point Road was bitten by a loose dog, breaking the skin; the dog retreated to a nearby residence.

Evening complaints included reckless group driving on State Road 64 at 20:41, where officers counseled four drivers who agreed to disperse. At 21:36, an electrocuted bird on County Road Z caused power pole wires to arc. At 22:53, officers took a late report of a physical domestic fight that occurred earlier on Wilson Street.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Overnight events began at 02:06 with a domestic dispute at the Safety Building on Lincoln Street resulting in a subject taken into custody (10-95); EMS was declined. At 02:24, traffic citations for unregistered vehicle and 14-day no insurance were issued at 9th Avenue and Superior Street. At 07:30, deputies assisted on State Road 64 and Roehrig Road with two individuals holding active warrants (10-99s).

At 07:41, a fire call was logged at Lloyd Creek Road and County Road H due to a recurring smell of LP gas. A stolen wallet on Park Street (08:36) was quickly recovered. At 10:29, motorist calls reported a long-haired male in red shorts walking in the middle of US Highway 45 while under the influence (10-56); officers searched the area (10-60) with negative results.

At 10:51, a delayed retail theft report was taken on Jerome Street regarding an individual who stole items on two separate days in March. At 11:16, a report of black smoke near the Watson Street bridge was determined to be a resident burning a tree stump. At 12:04, a property owner on State Road 47 sought legal guidance on scrapping an abandoned RV. At 12:23, a suspected drunk driver was reported stumbling into wrong motel rooms on 10th Avenue before driving away in a damaged pickup truck.

At 13:01, an aggressive black dog running loose on Forrest Road was secured by its owner on Forrest Avenue. At 14:16, deputies investigated criminal damage on State Road 64 and West 5th Avenue after a Flock security license plate camera wire was cut. At 15:04, an officer humanely dispatched an injured grey fox in a backyard on 1st Avenue. At 15:09, a fraud report was initiated on West Shore Drive.

At 15:23, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on West Shore Drive, taking the primary aggressor into custody (10-95). At 15:46, an illegal brush fire was reported on Lot 49 off Badger Ranch Road and State Road 64. Texting while driving resulted in a written warning at South Superior Street and Cherry Street (18:01), and a passing violation warning was issued on State Road 64 and Gruenberg Road (19:14).

At 20:43, a car-deer collision on US Highway 45 ended when the deer got up and ran into the woods. At 20:56, a burglary call on Wistful Vista Road escalated when a homeowner reported drawing a rifle on an intruder who entered without knocking; arriving deputies found the homeowner lying in the yard heavily intoxicated (10-56). At 22:49, an officer spent 20 minutes monitoring County Road A and State Road 55 with windows down following reports of a female screaming, but heard no further noise.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Midnight dispatches began at 00:19 with a loud TV noise complaint resolved when the resident turned down the volume. Routine hospital checks at 112 East 5th Avenue were logged at 03:28. A traffic stop at 03:58 resulted in a written warning for operating without insurance.

Morning reports included a welfare check at 08:54 on an individual who fell asleep and missed a wound care appointment, and a dog defecation complaint at 09:06 where the owner was warned of municipal citations. At 09:12, a civil dispute was logged on Enterprise Lake Road over a cat taken during an incarceration. At 09:49, $30 in cash and a fillet knife were reported stolen overnight from an unlocked car console on County Road F. At 11:05, a landowner on County Road G and Stoney Road provided photos of a child riding a dirt bike on private property.

At 13:53, a construction crew removing a structure accidentally ruptured a water main, causing localized flooding until DPW crews arrived. At 14:10, an erratic blue SUV swerving on US Highway 45 and County Road J was searched for with negative contact. At 14:31, officers separated arguing parties following a verbal disturbance call.

A major wildlife rescue occurred at 15:15 on State Road 64 and Clover Road, where deputies captured an injured bald eagle sitting in a travel lane and safely secured it in a squad car until REGI wildlife rehabilitators arrived. At 16:24, officers handled a post-eviction property dispute.

At 17:17, officers conducted a safety stop on two e-bikes near 5th Avenue and Hudson Street, educating the riders on traffic rules, sidewalk bans in the downtown business district, and passenger limits. At 17:17, a possible bullet hole in window glass was reported on Sylvan Acres Road North. At 19:04, a speed warning was issued on US Highway 45 and County Road V. At 19:28, officers cleared a dropped semi tire from US Highway 45.

At 19:43, an intoxicated subject violating bond conditions was taken into custody (10-95) following a verbal domestic altercation. At 20:16, a driver who backed into a commercial sign during rush hour exchanged insurance details. Gunshot reports on Deresch Street (20:34) and South Pratt Road (20:53) were investigated (10-60); neighborhood checks yielded no evidence or suspicious activity. At 22:39, a driver received a verbal warning on Field Street and 5th Avenue for driving without headlights at night.

Friday, August 14, 2026

Early morning calls included a chronic harassment complaint at 03:07 regarding relentless calls from an unknown number.

A high-risk incident unfolded at 03:16 on State Road 64 and Sherry Road when an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle clocked at 127 MPH. The driver fled, initiating an active high-speed chase (10-80). Due to severe risk factors, officers terminated the active pursuit and broadcast teletype alerts to surrounding law enforcement agencies. A female suspect was subsequently taken into custody (10-95) by deputies and later released.

Morning traffic enforcement included a written warning for speed on US Highway 45 and Noboken Lane at 07:05. At 08:29, officers escorted a funeral procession from Bradley's Funeral Home south on Superior Street and east on 5th Avenue. At 08:43, a neighbor dispute was reported in the Safety Building lobby.

In the afternoon at 11:25, officers searched for an unsafe driver near 10th Avenue and Aurora Street with negative contact. At 17:14, officers de-escalated a disorderly conduct situation involving an aggressive, confused individual entering wrong rooms; the resident agreed to rest for the evening. Additional traffic safety and mental health responses were conducted through late evening.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Early morning calls involved a citizen assist at 03:10 for a fleeing individual and a lockout response at 09:12.

At 11:07, officers and public works responded to Deleglise Street and West Pierce Avenue after a massive log fell into the roadway, blocking the left travel lane until heavy machinery cleared it. Property damage crashes were reported at 11:48 and 17:40, both clearing without injuries.

At 13:40, police issued a public notice regarding a Veterans Honor Guard salute scheduled for 2:30 PM, advising residents that blank ammunition rounds would be fired. An open door check at 14:10 confirmed a building was secure. At 17:43, a road rage verbal confrontation following a horn honk was resolved when the secondary vehicle departed.

At 20:22, a stolen vehicle report was initiated on behalf of an owner. A lost wallet was recovered at 21:01. The week concluded with multiple late-night disorderly conduct disturbance calls at 22:05, 23:32, and 23:35, all handled and cleared by patrol officers.

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