Medford Police search for missing man
Update on police investigation in Medford City Park:
On Saturday, October 12, 2024 at about 9:00AM the Medford Police Department returned to the
Centennial Parkway area to continue search efforts in the area. We were able to confirm the
identity of the owner of the items located near the river edge as MARTEVIOUS D. WATTS.
Contact with family members revealed that they have not had communication with Martevious
since Thursday morning. Wings of Hope returned to assist with search efforts along with
Wisconsin K9 S.O.S. Search and Rescue and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
Aerial, ground, and water searches were once again conducted throughout the day and concluded
at about 7:00PM. At this time Martevious’s whereabouts are unknown. If you have seen or heard
from Martevious since Thursday, October 10, 2024, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s
Office Dispatch Center at 715-748-2200 ext. 5
