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Green County Sheriff: October 24, 2024
Police Blotter

On September 30:

● At 1:13 a.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the W800 block of STH 11, in the Town of Spring Grove. The investigation resulted in the driver, Jesus Ramirez Sanchez, 22, of Beloit, being placed under arrest for Operating While under the Influence, two counts of Bail Jumping, and an active Arrest Warrant. Ramirez Sanchez was additionally cited for Failure to Install an Ignition Interlock Device and Unsafe Lane Deviation. Ramirez Sanchez was incarcerated at the Green County Jail pending court.

● At 4:03 p.m., Deputies, along with Belleville PD, Belleville EMS, and Albany FD responded to the N6800 block of CTH X, in the Town of Albany, for a one vehicle crash with unknown injuries. The investigation found that the driver, Harvey L. McNaught, 54, of Albany, was traveling southbound, when he failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the vehicle. McNaught then traveled into the south field, overturned, and came to a rest. McNaught was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation. McNaught’s vehicle sustained disabling damage, with airbag deployment, and was towed from the scene. The investigation resulted in McNaught being placed under arrest for Operating While under the Influence and cited for Failure to Maintain Control of his vehicle and Possession of Open Intoxicants in his vehicle. McNaught was later released pending court. 

● At 10:35 p.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the N7100 block of STH 69, in the Town of Washington. The investigation resulted in the passenger of the vehicle, Verralynn E. Gander, 21, being cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gander was later released pending court.

On October 2:

● At 9:18 p.m., Deputies along with Green County EMS and Monroe FD responded to the N5200 block of County Highway J, Town of Washington, for a single vehicle accident. Investigations found that a vehicle operated by Ava Waefler, 17, of Monroe, was southbound on County J, when she made an evasive maneuver to avoid striking an animal in the roadway. Waefler’s vehicle entered the East ditch and struck a mailbox. Waefler was transported by EMS for further medical care. Waefler reported wearing her seatbelt and no airbag deployment. Waefler’s vehicle was towed from the scene due to disabling damage. 

On October 3:

● At approximately 6:21 a.m., Deputies stopped to check the welfare of a driver in the W1700 block of STH 11, Town of Spring Grove. Investigations resulted in Brandon A Diaz, 21, of Brodhead being arrested for operating while under the influence-1st. Diaz was further cited for operating after suspension. Diaz was transported to the Green County Jail where he was later released to a responsible party. 

On October 4:

● At 6:48 a.m. Christiana Phillips, 37, of Warren, IL., was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign on E Murray St, at STH 11, in the Town of Cadiz. She was released with a court date.