TOWN OF MERRILL, WI (WSAU) — Multiple investigations into an unlicensed salvage yard have led to an arrest in Lincoln County.
Officers from the Sheriff’s Office along with Merrill Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force teamed up to raid the property in the Town of Merrill where they found one stolen vehicle and numerous stolen parts.
Multiple vehicles with altered identification numbers were also found. Officers add that the property showed signs that a salvage yard had been operating there for several years.
Investigators also found marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine at the facility.
Anthony G. Ellenbecker was arrested on-site and is now facing multiple charges for running an unlicensed salvage yard, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and drug-related offenses.
The investigation remains active, no court action against Ellenbecker was immediately set.
The Department of Transportation and DNR were also involved in the search.
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