Committee upholds removal of Bob's Towing from Appleton towing rotation after audit and dispatch audio
Mar 25, 2026
The Safety & Licensing Committee voted 3–0 on March 25 to recommend upholding the Appleton Police Department’s removal of Max Towing LLC (Bob’s Towing) from the city’s towing rotation after police presented an audit of missed calls and recorded dispatch calls showing confrontational interactions by a driver; owner Keith Ristow apologized and said he has taken corrective steps.
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The City of Appleton Safety & Licensing Committee voted 3–0 on March 25 to uphold the Appleton Police Department’s decision to remove Max Towing LLC, doing business as Bob’s Towing, from the APD rotating tow list following a police audit and multiple dispatch recordings the department said demonstrate unprofessional conduct and inconsistent availability.
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