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Oconto Falls Police Department

BMO Harris, 500 Cherry Ave., reported a fraud attempt March 6 involving a 45-year-old man who asked to open an account with a fraudulent $4,500 check. Police placed cones around a spot on North Chestnut Avenue and Monroe Street on March 8 where the street was buckling. Two individuals on Cherry Avenue reported an ATV was driving on the street and nearby property March 8. An 18-year-old in the neighborhood received a warning. A juvenile problem was referred to Oconto County Health and Human Services on March 9 after an 11-year-old student broke an arm while playing basketball at recess at Oconto Falls Elementary School. A report of a 16-year-old boy possessing drug paraphernalia March 9 at Oconto Falls High School was unfounded. Two 16-year-old boys were under investigation for possession of marijuana March 9 at Oconto Falls High School. A child abuse complaint was under investigation March 10 on East Indianwood Drive. Police on March 11 issued a warning a 16-year-old boy who reportedly sent harassing text messages to a 17-year-old girl on North Main Street. A 35-year-old man from Crivitz was picked up on multiple warrants March 15 at a Cherry Avenue residence. A 32-year-old man from Oconto Falls was picked up March 16 at a North Farm Road residence on an Oconto Falls municipal warrant. A 38-year-old woman on Alpine Street reported receiving a suspicious telephone call March 17 in which the caller asked for personal information. Police responded to Oconto Falls High School on March 17 after an 18-year-old male student was found in possession of chewing tobacco. No citations were issued. An individual filed a fraud complaint against Boss Machine, 702 Ralph Lemorande Drive, after not receiving $7,000 worth of motors. A feral cat was captured in a live trap March 18 at 237 Columbia St. and was transported to the humane society. A 63-year-old man on Cedar Avenue attempting to file his taxes March 18 reported someone had fraudulently filed taxes under his name. An 18-year-old woman on South Washington Street reported receiving a suspicious call in which the caller said she won a $10,000 grant and requested personal information. Police issued a warning to a 31-year-old man March 19 after a 40-year-old woman on South Washington Street reported receiving threatening Facebook messages.