On December 13:
● 10:37 a.m. A deputy responded to Old Q RD, Blanchard Township for suspicious circumstances.
On December 14:
● 12:33 a.m. Deputies responded to 2nd AV, Village of Benton for a domestic dispute. As a result, Christopher J Clough, 39, Benton was arrested for Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Battery. Clough was also arrested on a valid Probation and Parole Warrant. Clough was transported to the Lafayette County Jail where he was booked and currently remains.
● 11:41 p.m. A deputy responded to CTH D, Wayne Township for a one vehicle accident. Mario J Fuentes-Briones, 21, South Wayne lost control of the vehicle which caused him to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Fuentes-Briones and his passengers, Jorge Brionesuveda, 23, South Wayne and Nancy Betancourt-Rauda, 22, South Wayne were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The 2015 Volkswagen received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Fuentes-Briones was cited for Failure to Maintain Control and Operate by Permitee after Dark without Licensed Person over 25. South Wayne First Response, South Wayne Fire, and Green County EMS assisted on scene.
On December 15:
● 5:03 a.m. A deputy responded to Valley RD, Argyle Township for a one vehicle accident. Griffin O Gordon, 22, Hollandale attempted to negotiate a curve and left the roadway due to the ice conditions. No injuries were reported. Gordon’s 2015 Ford received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Gordon was cited for Operating too Fast for Conditions and Operating with Tire Tread Less than 2/32 Inch.
On December 16:
● 8:04 a.m. Robert L Serbin, 59, Benton reported striking a deer on STH 11, Benton Township. No injuries were reported and Serbin’s 2021 Kia received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
On December 17:
● 5:22 p.m. A deputy responded to Thor LN, Wiota Township for a restraining order violation.
● 5:53 p.m. Kathryn A Kieckhafer, 57, Darlington reported striking a deer on STH 23, Darlington Township. No injuries were reported and Kieckhafer’s 2017 Toyota received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
● 9:07 p.m. A deputy responded to CTH XX, Belmont Township for a one vehicle crash. Edwin J Garmendia-Artica, 18, Darlington was traveling eastbound on CTH XX in a 2005 Ford when he lost control of his vehicle due to snowy conditions and slid into the ditch. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene with disabling damage.
On December 18:
● 2:38 a.m. A deputy responded to STH 81, Seymour Township for a one vehicle accident. Steven F. Kamps, 63, Belmont was traveling on STH 81 when he lost control of his semi due to road conditions. Kamps reported no injuries. Kamps’ 2012 Western Star received moderate damage and was towed from the scene.
● 6:58 a.m. A deputy, Gratiot First Response, Gratiot Fire, Green County EMS, and Warren EMS responded to STH 78, Gratiot Township for a one vehicle accident. Mataya K. Plenkers, 23, Darlington was traveling on STH 78 when she lost control of her vehicle, and struck a power pole. Plenkers was transported to the hospital for minor injuries sustained in the crash. Plenkers’ 2006 Saturn received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Alliant Energy assisted on scene.
● 3:51 p.m. A deputy responded to Deery RD, Kendall Township for a one vehicle accident. Braeden L. Gallagher, 16, Mineral Point was traveling on Deery RD when he lost control of his vehicle and went through a fence. Gallagher reported no injuries. Gallagher’s 2007 Buick received moderate damage and was towed from the scene.
On December 19:
● 4:11 p.m. A deputy responded to Pleasant View RD, Seymour Township for a civil dispute.
On December 20:
● 5:22 p.m. David A Calvert, 64, Mineral Point reported striking a deer on STH 23, Willow Springs Township. No injuries were reported and Calvert’s 2023 GMC received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
● 8:02 p.m. Brooke E Turner, 29, Platteville reported striking a deer on STH 23, Darlington Township. No injuries were reported and Turner’s 2020 GMC received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
● 8:30 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 11, New Diggings Township for a one vehicle accident. Douglas L Kees, 73, Juda was traveling eastbound on STH 11 in a 2015 Buick when he struck an animal. No injuries were reported and his vehicle was driven from the scene.
On December 21:
● 4:02 a.m. Deputies, Benton Fire and First Response and Hazel Green EMS responded to W Main ST in the Village for a one vehicle accident. Jacob P Salzmann, 32, Benton was traveling southbound on 1st AV EXT in his 2017 Chevrolet when he left the roadway, traveled through a backyard and struck a house. Salzmann denied EMS and the vehicle and house received minor damage. Salzmann was arrested for Operating while Intoxicated, 1st Offense. Salzmann was later released to a responsible party.
● 3:36 p.m. Ronald L Sniff, 66, Darlington reported striking a deer on STH 23, Darlington Township. No injuries were reported and Sniff’s 2017 Ford received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.
● 5:45 p.m. Austin W Gant, 34, Blanchardville reported striking a deer on Old Q RD, Argyle Township. No injuries were reported and Gant’s 2016 Ram received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.