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Lafayette County Sheriff: October 4 - 18
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On October 4:

● 12:52 a.m. Nancy E. Osorio-Arita, 23, Kansas City, KS was cited for Speeding, Operating Without a Valid License (OWL – 1st Offense), and Violation of Child Safety Restraint – Under 4 Y/O on USH 151, Belmont Township.

● 7:20 a.m. Deputies responded to Lake RD, Fayette Township for a domestic dispute. As a result, Dakota S. Barnes, Roundlake Beach, IL was arrested for Domestic Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Battery, Strangulation/Suffocation, and False Imprisonment. Barnes was transported to Lafayette County Jail where he was booked on his charges and remains.

On October 6:

● 8:20 a.m. A deputy, Argyle EMS, Argyle Fire and Green County EMS responded to CTH G, Argyle Township for a vehicle vs motorcycle accident. Nicole E. Witt, 30, Browntown was stopped facing eastbound on CTH G in her 2025 GMC when she attempted a U-Turn, striking Mitchel J. Disch, 44, Argyle who was traveling westbound on CTH G on his 2009 Honda Motorcycle. Disch was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Disch was cited for Non-Registration of Auto. Witt was cited for Unlawful U-Turn. Disch’s Honda received disabling damage and towed from the scene.

On October 7:

● 1:22 p.m. Denis J. Velasquez-Pozo, 20, Platteville was arrested for a Valid Lafayette County Warrant on STH 23, Willow Springs Township. Velasquez-Pozo was transported to Lafayette County Jail where he was booked and released.

● 4:10 p.m. A deputy responded to S State ST, Village of Argyle for a two vehicle accident. Richard A. Phillipson, 73, Argyle was backing out of his driveway when he struck a legally parked, unoccupied vehicle. Phillipson reported no injuries. Phillipson’s 2003 Ford and the 2024 Ford owned by Joseph A. Schutte, 46, Argyle, both received functional damage and were driven from the scene.

On October 9:

● 7:18 a.m. Haley M. Gertsch, 27, South Wayne reported striking a deer on CTH N, Wayne Township. Gertsch reported no injuries. Gertsch’s 2013 Hyundai received functional damage and driven from the scene.

On October 12:

● 5:38 p.m. A deputy, Belmont Fire, and Belmont EMS responded to CTH G, Belmont Township for a semi rollover. Cameron J. Robelia, 38, Cuba City was operating a 1995 Freightliner on CTH G when he negotiated a curve too fast causing the semi and 2026 Timpte trailer to overturn. Robelia was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash. The 1995 Freightliner and 2026 Timple trailer received disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Belmont Police assisted.

On October 15:

● 10:17 a.m. A deputy, Gratiot Fire and EMS and Green County EMS responded to 12500 W Riverside Rd, Gratiot Township for a one vehicle accident. Stone F. Knudson-Shelley, 29, Wiota reported swerving to miss a deer and struck a power pole. Stone was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, and his 2007 Toyota received major damage and was towed from the scene. Stone was cited for having no insurance.

On October 17:

● 10:26 p.m. A deputy responded to Mineral Rd, Darlington Township for a vehicle in the ditch. Upon arrival the deputy made contact with the driver Fredy A. Camargo-Magana, 22, Shullsburg. Fredy was traveling eastbound on Mineral Rd and attempted to stop but was unsuccessful. Fredy then left the roadway, went through a fence, and then came to a rest in a creek. Fredy had then left the scene and got a ride to his mother’s house and came back at a later time. Fredy was cited for Operate Motor vehicle by Permittee without Instructor, Operate motor vehicle without insurance, Fail/stop at stop sign, Failure to keep vehicle under control, Failure of Operator to notify police of accident, and Hit and Run -Property adjacent to highway. Fredys 2019 Honda received disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

On October 18:

● 8:16 a.m. A deputy, Belmont Fire, and Belmont EMS responded to STH 126, Elk Grove Township for a two-vehicle accident involving an Amish buggy. Gary L. Voights, 82, of Belmont, was traveling southbound on STH 126 in his 2005 Saturn behind an Amish buggy operated by Amos and Katie Beiler. Scott A. Durr, 50, of Shullsburg, was traveling behind Voights in his 2003 Chevrolet when he struck Voights’ vehicle from behind, causing Voights’ vehicle to strike the rear of the Amish buggy. Amos and Katie Beiler were transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Scott A. Durr was cited for inattentive driving.

● 3:35 p.m. A deputy responded to W Mound View Ave, Village of Belmont, for a two-vehicle accident. Linda M. Kitelinger, 78, of Cuba City, pulled into the Kwik Trip parking lot and accidentally struck a trailer belonging to John D. Lyne, 35, of Hazel Green. Minor damage was reported to Linda’s 2016 Toyota and John’s trailer. No injuries were reported.

9:54 p.m. Quinton K. Fieschko, 20, Washington Island reported striking a deer while traveling on USH 151, Belmont Township. Quinton reported injuries and was transported to the hospital. Her 2014 Chevy Cruz was towed from the scene. A deputy, Belmont Fire and Belmont EMS assisted.