A 29-year-old Green Bay woman arrested for allegedly causing a crash that resulted in injuries and a partial building collapse in the 1200 block of Main Street, has been charged.
The Brown County District Attorney’s Office charged Merissa Reed, 29, on July 25, 2023:
- Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Harm
- Bail Jumping
- Knowingly Operate Motor Vehicle While Suspended – Cause Great Bodily Harm
Officers were dispatched to the scene around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023, for a minivan that had crashed into the Main Street Commons, causing a portion of the façade to fall from the building.
Initial reports by witnesses indicated reckless driving as a cause of the crash, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to Reed, along with the passenger of the vehicle, a 27-year-old Oneida man.
The 1200 block of Main Street is expected to remain closed through Friday, July 28, 2023. Drivers should continue to detour by traveling University Avenue, E. Walnut Street, and/or E. Mason Street.
The investigation is ongoing. No additional details will be released, at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #23-240142. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at
www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app.
