Crime
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Man found guilty for Portage County arson
By Taylor J. Hale STEVENS POINT — A Wisconsin Rapids man has been found guilty of arson in Portage County after setting fire to an unoccupied ... -
Police Blotter: Feb. 28 – Mar. 6
A stolen car, police arrest a suspect for drug possession and more in this week’s Gazette Police Blotter. Feb. 28 At 2:13 a.m. police arrested a ... -
Large $15,000 fraud case leaves a victim wanting justice in Stevens Point
By Taylor J. Hale Reporter STEVENS POINT — Raymond J. Marchel, a Wautoma resident, is being investigated for his involvement in an alleged fraud case that ... -
Police Blotter: Feb. 22 – Feb. 27
A drunk driver threatens to fight police, disputes over shoveled snow and a man yells at the empty sky in this week’s Gazette Police Blotter. Feb. ... -
Weekly Police blotter Feb. 15-21
Area apartment fires, a male suspect fights police officers and other real crime reports from Stevens Point in the Gazette Police Blotter. Feb. 15 At 12:39 ... -
Jason Sypher murder trial slated for June
By Joe Bachman Editor STEVENS POINT — Jason Sypher, the 45-year-old man who is accused of murdering his wife and hiding her body, will face a ... -
Amherst man sentenced to three years for abusing 4-month-old
By Taylor J. Hale Reporter Huettl sentencing: Child abuse, meth possession and disorderly conduct STEVENS POINT — Amherst resident, Matthew Huettl, charged with reckless injury involving ... -
Two appear in court in connection with the death of Gary Mayek
By Joe Bachman Editor STEVENS POINT — Two individuals charged in connection in the death of Gary Mayek appeared in court on Feb. 4. On Jan. ... -
Sheriff’s Department on the look out for wanted local man
Gazette Staff PORTAGE COUNTY — Sheriff’s deputies are on the look out for a wanted man with active warrants. Corey W. Scheerenberger has a warrant out ... -
Police Blotter: Jan. 24 – Jan. 29
Jan. 24 At 12:31 a.m. a caller accidentally placed a 911 call via an Apple Watch in Stevens Point, events like this involving smartwatches have been ...
