On January 6:

● 5:09 p.m. Eric J. Stauffacher, 31, Darlington reported striking a deer on CTH D, Fayette Township. Stauffacher reported no injuries. Stauffacher’s 2020 Chevrolet received functional damage and was driven from the scene.

● 11:01 p.m. Benton Fire, Benton First Response, and Hazel Green EMS responded to CTH H, Benton Township for a one vehicle accident. Charles R. House, 65, Protivin IA was traveling on CTH H when he failed to maintain control, left the roadway and came to a rest in the ditch. House was transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the accident. House’s 2024 Chrysler received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. House was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI - 3rd Offense). House was transported to Lafayette County Jail where he was booked and remains. 

On January 8:

● 5:18 a.m. Francis T Ubersox, 41, Argyle reported striking a deer on Trotter RD, Wiota Township. No injuries were reported. Ubersox’s 2013 Chevrolet received minor damage and was driven from the scene.