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Lafayette County Sheriff: November 17, 2024
Police Blotter

October 22:

● 9:20 p.m. A deputy responded to Dunbarton RD, Gratiot Township for suspicious circumstances.

On October 23:

● 6:20 a.m.   Abby L Bodden, 36, Darlington reported striking a deer on STH 23, Willow Springs Township. No injuries were reported and Bodden’s 2017 Chevrolet received severe damage and was towed from the scene.

● 6:19 p.m.  Deputies assisted Darlington Police on Madison ST in the City with a domestic dispute. Lafayette County EMS assisted.

On October 24:

● 7:09 a.m. Taylor L Vickerman, 25, Belmont reported striking a deer on CTH G, Belmont Township. No injuries were reported and Vickerman’s 2019 Kia received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.

● 4:12 p.m.  A deputy responded to Riverside RD, Gratiot Township for suspicious activity.

● 4:44 p.m.  A deputy responded to W Olson ST in the Village of Blanchardville for found property.

● 7:22 p.m. Ryan H Wehrle, 48, Mount Hope reported striking a deer on STH 81, Elk Grove Township. No injuries were reported and Wehrle’s 2017 Ram received moderate damage and was driven from the scene.

● 10:52 p.m. A deputy responded to CTH Z, Kendall Township for suspicious activity.

On October 25:

● 6:49 p.m. Cynthia D. Corley, 62, Darlington reported striking a deer on STH 23, Darlington Township. No injuries reported and Corley’s 2017 MDX Acura received minimal damage and she drove from the scene. 

● 9:59 p.m. A Deputy responded to Galena St, Village of Benton for threatening messages. 

On October 26:

● 11:46 a.m. A Deputy responded to CTH XX for a Domestic Dispute where Michael G Garcia, 21, Platteville was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and brought to the Lafayette County Jail where he was booked in and later was bonded out. 

● 4:54 p.m. Tadd E Tiesman, 56, Albany IL was cited for OWI (1st Offense) on a UTV on CTH J. Lafayette County EMS assisted. 

● 7:51 p.m. Jennifer M Mitchell, 33, Mineral Point reported striking a deer on USH 151. Her 2015 GMC Terrain received minor damage and was driven from the scene. 

● 8:22 p.m. Belmont Fire assisted Mineral Point Fire Dept. with a change of quarters for a MABAS fire. 

On October 27:

● 8:17 a.m. David F Hodgson, 61, Gratiot reported striking a deer on STH 11, Gratiot Township. No injuries were reported. Hodgson’s 2024 Dodge received functional damage and was driven from the scene.

● 8:59 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH G, Willow Springs Township for a one-vehicle accident that occurred earlier in the morning. Dennis L Enamorado-Lopez, 33, Belmont lost control of his vehicle and his 2006 Mazda was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. As a result, Enamorado-Lopez was arrested for Operating without Valid License (2nd w/in 3 years) and Bail Jumping. Furthermore, Enamorado-Lopez was cited for Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to Report an Accident. Enamorado-Lopez was transported to the Lafayette County Jail where he was booked and released on bond.

● 12:24 p.m. Gratiot Fire Department responded to White School RD, Gratiot Township for a tractor fire. 

● 6:49 p.m. Rodney J Paar, 65, Lodi reported striking a deer on CTH N, Argyle Township. No injuries were reported. Paar’s 2001 Chevrolet received functional damage and was driven from the scene.

On October 28:

● 5:03 a.m. Alexander R Stauffacher, 31, South Wayne reported striking a deer on STH 11 in the Village of South Wayne. No injuries were reported and Stauffacher’s 2014 Chevrolet was towed from the scene with disabling damage.

● 2:04 p.m. Gratiot Fire responded to Dunbarton RD, Gratiot Township for a grass fire.

● 4:51 p.m. A deputy responded to Berrys RD, Darlington Township for criminal damage.

On October 29:

● 12:09 a.m. A deputy responded to N State ST in the Village of Argyle for a civil dispute.

● 9:50 a.m. A deputy assisted Argyle Police on N State ST in the Village of Argyle for a keep the peace.

● 1:02 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 81, Lamont Township for suspicious activity.

● 8:45 p.m. A deputy assisted Darlington Police on Ohio ST in the City for a civil dispute.

On October 30:

● 5:49 a.m. Julie A Ostby, 55, Argyle reported striking a deer on STH 78, Argyle Township. No injuries were reported. Ostby’s 2023 Chevrolet received minor damage and was driven from the scene.

● 7:43 a.m. Chelsea M Chandler, 38, Argyle reported striking a deer on CTH G, Argyle Township. No injuries were reported. Chandler’s 2021 Tesla received minor damage and was driven from the scene.

● 8:21 a.m. A deputy responded to Penny Benton RD, New Diggings Township for trespassing. 

● 8:27 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH N, Blanchard Township for trespassing. 

● 4:01 p.m. A deputy responded to W Center ST, Village of South Wayne for a civil dispute. 

● 9:06 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 23, City of Darlington to assist Darlington Police with a hit and run. As a result, a deputy cited Yasser L Castellon-Orellano, 39, Shullsburg for Operating without a Valid License and Operating without Insurance.