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Lafayette County Sheriff: February 27, 2025
Police Blotter

On January 11:

● 9:33 p.m. Maynor E. Pena-Martinez, 21, Darlington was arrested on CTH XX, Belmont Township for Operating without a Valid License (OWL - 3rd Offense + w/in 3 Years). Pena-Martinez was transported to Lafayette County Jail where he was booked and later released.

On January 12:

● 3:29 a.m. Omar Tellez-Tapia, 22, Darlington was cited for Operating after Suspension (OAS) and Speeding on STH 23, Darlington Township. 

● 6:18 a.m. Sawyer J. Gough, 23, Rewey was cited for Operating after Suspension on STH 81, Elk Grove Township. 

On January 13:

● 12:15 p.m. A deputy responded to CTH G, Willow Springs Township for a scam.

● 12:50 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 11, Wayne Township for a civil dispute.

● 4:44 p.m. Mace A. Urbi JR, 34, Warren, IL was cited on STH 23, Darlington Township for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

On January 14:

● 7:52 p.m. Holly A. Morton, 28, Monroe reported striking a deer on STH 78, Gratiot Township. No injuries were reported. Morton’s 2007 Ford received disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

On January 15:

● 6:44 a.m. Cody J. Mainwaring, 35, Dodgeville reported striking a deer on USH 151, Kendall Township. Mainwaring reported no injuries. Mainwaring’s 2008 Buick received functional damage and was driven from the scene.