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Police Blotter: Jan. 5, 2022
Police Blotter

Green County Sheriff 

MONROE — Amy J. Holst, 32, was arrested on a probation hold issued by Wisconsin Department of Corrections at 2:58 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Green County Probation and Parole Office in Monroe. She was jailed. 

● Steven West, 30, Juda, was arrested on a charge of violating his probation and parole conditions at 2:11 p.m. Dec. 3 in the N2300 block of Twin Grove Road, Town of Jefferson. He was jailed. 

● Angelico Barios Cervates, 22, Davis, was cited for driving without a valid license, second offense within three years, at 4:33 p.m. Dec. 4 in the W1700 block of Wis. 11, Town of Spring Grove.  

● Thomas J. Brewer, 46, Albany, turned himself in on a warrant issued by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at 3:32 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Green County Sheriff’s Office. He was jailed. 

● Richard A. Johnson, 45, Brodhead, was cited for driving without a valid license, his third offense within two years at 1:42 a.m. Nov. 9 in the W5200 block of Wis. 11, Town of Monroe. He was also warned for speeding and no proof of vehicle insurance.  

On Nov. 10: 

● Richard A. Johnson, 45, Brodhead, was cited for driving without a valid license, his third offense within two years at 1:42 a.m. in the W5200 block of Wis. 11, Town of Monroe.  

● Christopher A. Humphrey, 35, Browntown, was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia at 8:42 p.m. in the 300 block of South Church Street in Browntown. He was jailed. 

● Curtis L. Curry Jr., 25, Janesville, a walk-away Huber inmate turned himself in on an escape warrant at 6:39 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Green County Jail. He was jailed.

On Nov. 19: 

● Daniel E. Bliss, 40, Monroe, was arrested on a probation violation at 12:24 p.m. He was jailed. 

● David, Mendez, 54, Monroe, was arrested on a probation violation at 4:33 p.m. He was jailed.  

● Glenda I. De Paz Perez, 17, was cited for speeding and driving without a valid license, her second offense within three years, at 1:21 a.m. Nov. 20 in the W5000 block of Wis. 11, Town of Monroe. 

● Vicent Gutierres-Villalba, 29, Fitchburg, was cited for driving after revocation at 4:28 a.m. Nov. 21 in the N4500 block of Wis. 69, Town of Monroe. 

● Reginald L. Reed, 43, Beloit, was cited for driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL and no lease agreement at 3:27 a.m. Nov. 24 in the W5200 block of Wis. 11, Town of Monroe. 

● Shasta C. Howell, 43, Brodhead, was arrested on a warrant issued by Beloit Police Department at 6:58 p.m. Nov. 25 in the N2200 block of County T, Town of Spring Grove. She was released after posting bond. 

● Levi J. Rundle, 25, Albany, was arrested on a first-offense charge of operating while intoxicated, resisting/obstructing an officer, knowingly fleeing an officer and possession of a firearm while intoxicated at 1:26 a.m. Nov. 26 in the W3200 block of County EE, Town of Mount Pleasant. He was also cited for speeding and reckless endangerment. He was jailed. 

● Patrick D. Horn, 39, Brooklyn, was arrested on a fourth-offense charge of operating under the influence and possession of THC at 5:41 p.m. Nov. 29 in the 200 block of Division Street in Brooklyn after deputies located him asleep behind the wheel. 

● Deputies responded for a suspicious vehicle report at 1:46 p.m. Nov. 30 in the N2400 block of County GG. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Valerie L. Corp, 42, Lena, on a warrant for failure to pay fine. She was transported to the Brodhead Police Department. She was released after posting bond. 

● Abby L. Jensen, 35, Brooklyn, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court at 9:14 p.m. Dec. 1 in the N9500 block of Legler Road, Town of Brooklyn. She was jailed. 

● Amy J. Holst, 32, was arrested on a probation hold issued by Wisconsin Department of Corrections at 2:58 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Green County Probation and Parole Office in Monroe. She was jailed. 

● Steven West, 30, Juda, was arrested on a charge of violating his probation and parole conditions at 2:11 p.m. Dec. 3 in the N2300 block of Twin Grove Road, Town of Jefferson. He was jailed. 

● Angelico Barios Cervates, 22, Davis, was cited for driving without a valid license, second offense within three years, at 4:33 p.m. Dec. 4 in the W1700 block of Wis. 11, Town of Spring Grove. 

On Dec. 6:

●  Paul A. Patterson, 51, turned himself in on a warrant issued by Green County at 2:01 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Green County Sheriff’s Department. He was jailed. 

●  Lendell McClain Jr., 46, Freeport, was arrested on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm at 3:13 a.m. Dec. 7 in the W1900 block of Wis. 11, Town of Spring Grove. He was also cited for possession of THC and speeding. He was jailed.

On Dec. 11:

●  Tyler M. Bongiovanni, 24, Argyle, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence at 3:59 a.m. Dec. 11 in the N4300 block of Wis. 69, Town of Monroe. He was also cited for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Tina A.M. Hanson, 27, Stoughton, was cited for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. Bongiovanni was jailed. 

●  Kory R. Costa, 26, Monroe, was arrested on a third-offense charge of operating under the influence and misdemeanor bail jumping at 2:51 a.m. Dec. 12 on Haddinger Road and Advance Road, Town of Clarno. He was further charged with resisting/obstructing an officer, damage to property and disorderly conduct. He was cited for failure to keep vehicle under control, operating without an IID installed, failure to notify police of an accident, hit-and-run to property and driving after revocation. He was jailed. 


Lafayette County Sheriff 

DARLINGTON — On Nov. 20: 

● Christa M. Cook, 45, Apple River, Illinois, was cited for speeding at 5:54 p.m. on County W, Town of White Oak Springs. 

● A juvenile problem was reported at 6:18 p.m. on 1st Street in Benton. 

● An unsecure premise was reported at 9:04 p.m. to East Center Street in South Wayne. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 11:28 p.m. on West Grove Street in South Wayne. 

On Nov. 21: 

● A disorderly dispute was reported at 12:37 a.m. on Main Street in Gratiot. Darlington police, Gratiot First Response and Green County EMS assisted. 

● A traffic hazard was reported at 2:32 a.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● A deputy responded for a citizen assist at 10:39 a.m. on Clay Street in Darlington. 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 10:54 a.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Darlington, at 5:16 p.m. on East Truth Street in Shullsburg and at 8;54 p.m. on West Mound Road, Town of Belmont. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle lockout at 1:05 p.m. on North Mound Avenue in Belmont. 

● Richard J. Randecker, 57, Benton, was arrested on a warrant through Illinois at 3:44 p.m. on Buncombe Road, Town of Benton. He was also cited for driving after suspension, no proof of vehicle insurance and non-registration. He was jailed. 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 4:11 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot and at 7:58 p.m. on Riverbend Road, Town of Gratiot. 

● Avni Shabani, 66, Cuba City, was cited for speeding at 7 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● Evan M. Howse, 18, Rockton, was cited for speeding at 7:19 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● A threats complaint was reported at 9:55 p.m. on Grandview Avenue in Argyle. 

● Tyler S. Fashun, 27, Muscoda, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, driving after suspension and reckless driving at 10:39 p.m. on Mitchell Hollow Road, Town of Belmont. Darlington police and K9 Ace assisted. 

On Nov. 22: 

● Deputies responded to check welfare at 12:56 p.m. on West Riverside Road, Town of Gratiot and at 5:18 p.m. on South Iowa Street in Shullsburg. 

● Criminal damage was reported at 3:06 p.m. on wis. 11 in South Wayne. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 3:12 p.m. on County KK, Town of Gratiot. 

● An animal bite was reported at 5:56 p.m. on Search Road, Town of Blanchard. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle lockout at 8:31 p.m. on Alma Street in Benton. 

● Reina A. Chavez-Garcia, 55, Cuba City, was cited for speeding and driving without a valid license at 11:19 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Benton.

On Nov. 24: 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle lockout at 4:36 a.m. on Carnak Clun Street in Shullsburg and at 11:59 a.m. on Elm Street in Argyle. 

● A traffic complaint was reported at 1:34 p.m. on U.S. 151, Town of Kendall. 

● An injured animal was reported at 1:40 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Darlington. 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 2:21 p.m. on South Galena Street in South Wayne. 

● Deputies responded to check welfare at 2:54 p.m. on Penny Benton Road, Town of New Diggings. Benton police assisted. 

● A deputy responded to keep the peace at 4:02 p.m. on Riverbend Road, Town of Wayne. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 4:37 p.m. on East Water Street in Shullsburg. 

● Benjamin P. Vaganov, 23, Madison, was cited for speeding at 4:44 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● A scam was reported at 4:46 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● Tyler T. Jaeger, 18, Dubuque, was cited for speeding at 7:35 p.m. on County W, Town of White Oak Springs. 

● Stephanie M. Nadig, 24, Lancaster, was cited for speeding at 8:22 p.m. on County W, Town of White Oak Springs. 

● A deputy assisted Darlington police at 11:34 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Darlington. 

On Nov. 25: 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 10:17 a.m. on County Y, Town of Wiota. 

● Jazmin A. Salisbury, 27, Shullsburg, was cited for driving while revoked and no vehicle insurance at 1:28 p.m. on County J, Town of Benton. 

● Suspicious activity was reported at 2:35 p.m. on County W, Town of New Diggings. 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 4:33 p.m. on County F, Town of Fayette. 

● Jesse D. Kluesner, 44, Rockton, Illinois, was cited for speeding at 5:52 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● A deputy responded for a restraining order violation at 7:02 p.m. on Bennett Road, Town of New Diggings. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle lockout at 8:38 p.m. on Ames Road, Town of Darlington. Darlington police assisted. 

● Natasha M. Neeley, 42, Brodhead, was cited for speeding at 10:33 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● Anthony M. Albertini, 19, Antioch, was cited for speeding at 10:52 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 11:23 p.m. on East Truth Street in Shullsburg. 

● Brayton M. Pestka, 25, Racine, was cited for speeding at 11:53 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

On Nov. 26: 

● A juvenile problem was reported at 10:38 a.m. on County D, Town of Wiota. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 11:44 a.m. on North Broad Street in Argyle and at 1:51 p.m. on West Main Street in Benton. 

● A disabled vehicle on the roadway was reported at 4:24 p.m. on Crabtree Corner Road, Town of Benton. 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 4:47 p.m. on Round Road, Town of Wiota. 

● A deputy assisted Blanchardville police at 8:49 p.m. on Wis. 78, Iowa County. 

On Nov. 27: 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 12:42 a.m. on County G, Town of Belmont and at 3:36 p.m. on West Milwaukee Street in Argyle. 

● A deputy responded for an alarm at 4:31 a.m. on Miner Way in Shullsburg. 

● A deputy responded for a citizen assist at 1:27 p.m. on West Church Street in Shullsburg. 

● Madalyn J. Hirsch, 16, Hollandale, was cited for speeding at 1:57 p.m. on Wis. 78, Town of Argyle. 

● A deputy assisted Shullsburg police at 5:49 p.m. on Union Street in Shullsburg. 

On Nov. 28: 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 1:39 a.m. on Wis. 78, Town of Gratiot and at 2:12 p.m. on County G, Town of Belmont. 

● Harassment was reported at 8:47 a.m. on West Wood Street in Shullsburg. 

● Dustin E. Digman, 18, Cuba City, was cited for speeding at 10:41 a.m. on County I, Town of Shullsburg. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle unlock at 4:01 p.m. on Mullen Road, Town of Shullsburg. 

● A traffic complaint was reported at 5:04 p.m. on U.S. 151, Town of Belmont.

On Nov. 23: 

● Deputies assisted Lafayette County Human Services with a check welfare at 5:16 p.m. on West Water Street in Shullsburg. 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 9:15 p.m. on Dublin Road, Town of Darlington. 

On Nov. 29: 

● Illegal dumping was reported at 2:57 a.m. on County D, Town of Wayne. 

● Deputies responded to check welfare at 4:22 a.m. on Grandview Avenue in Argyle. 

● An animal problem was reported at 7:38 a.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Gratiot. 

● Jeremy L. Christner, 57, South Wayne, was cited for speeding at 3:46 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Shullsburg. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle unlock at 4:10 p.m. on Wis. 11 in South Wayne. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 8:37 p.m. on County N, Town of Wiota. 

● A deputy assisted Darlington police at 11:34 p.m. on West Louisa Street in Darlington. 

On Nov. 30: 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 12:40 a.m. on County O, Town of Kendall, at 4:11 p.m. on County F, Town of Darlington and at 4:14 p.m. on County K, Town of Darlington. 

● Laszlo A. Koos Jr., 41, Blanchardville, was cited for failure to stop at stop sign at 7:49 a.m. on County G, Town of Fayette. 

● Daryl K. Denure, 64, Monroe, was cited for failure to stop at stop sign at 8:07 a.m. on Furnace Hill Road, Town of Willow Springs. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle unlock at 5:22 p.m. on Monroe Street in Argyle. 

● Nathaniel L. Ehlers, 23, Janesville, was cited for speeding at 7:12 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot. 

On Dec. 1: 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 2:52 a.m. on East Water Street in Shullsburg. 

● Illegal dumping was reported at 8:53 a.m. on West Puddledock Road, Town of Argyle 

● A deputy responded for an alarm at 4:37 p.m. on Prospect Street in Blanchardville. 

● An animal problem was reported at 4:40 p.m. on Russell Road, Town of Kendall. 

● A deputy located a disabled vehicle at 5:18 p.m. on Wis. 23 in Darlington. 

● An injured animal on the roadway was reported at 5:45 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Wayne. 

On Dec. 2: 

● A deputy assisted Decorah Police Department with a check welfare at 2:18 a.m. on County G, Town of Belmont. Belmont police assisted. 

● A deputy located a disabled vehicle at 5:52 a.m. on Cub Hollow Road, Town of Gratiot. 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 2:31 p.m. on County K, Town of Darlington and at 10:24 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Willow Springs. 

● A deputy responded for a vehicle unlock at 9:05 p.m. on Alma Street in Benton. 

● Disorderly conduct was reported at 9:21 p.m. on South Park Street in Belmont. 

● A deputy responded for an alarm at 9:44 p.m. on Wis. 81 in Darlington. 

● A suspicious vehicle was reported at 9:53 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Willow Springs.

On Dec. 3: 

● Joshua D. Fitzsimons, 41, Darlington, was cited for failure to stop at stop sign at 6:23 a.m. on County D, Town of Fayette. 

● Joel W. Washburn, 47, Livingston, was cited for no proof of vehicle insurance at 6:35 a.m. on County D, Town of Fayette. 

● An injured animal was reported at 1:34 p.m. on Wis. 78, Town of Gratiot. Wisconsin DNR assisted. 

● A traffic complaint was reported at 2:26 p.m. on Wis. 23, Town of Darlington. 

● Christopher J. Clough, 36, Benton, was cited for driving while suspended at 3:50 p.m. on County H, Town of Benton. 

● A 911 misdial was reported at 7:55 p.m. on River Road, Town of Argyle. 

On Dec. 4: 

● Livestock on the roadway was reported at 3:29 a.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Gratiot and at 4:56 p.m. on Mullen Road, Town of White Oak Springs. 

● Santiago A. Cuna-Ruiz, 29, Asbury, Iowa, was cited for speeding at 7:28 a.m. on U.S. 151, Town of Belmont. 

● Esther R. Hill, 39, Dodgeville, was cited for speeding at 8:02 a.m. on U.S. 151, Town of Belmont. 

● Kay E. Verink, 62, Monroe, was cited for no proof of vehicle insurance at 9:46 a.m. on Wis. 11, Town of Shullsburg. 

● Trespassing was reported at 11:16 a.m. on Buncombe Road, Town of Benton. 

● An animal problem was reported at 11:57 a.m. on County W, Town of New Diggings. 

● A deputy responded to check welfare at 12:20 p.m. on County W, Town of New Diggings. 

● Illegal dumping was reported at 2:56 p.m. on Willie Lane, Town of Wiota. 

● Syshonne A. Lymon, 22, Zion, Illinois, was cited for speeding and no vehicle insurance at 4:11 p.m. on Wis. 11, Town of New Diggings. 

● A traffic complaint was reported at 6:38 p.m. on Wis. 81, Town of Seymour. 

● A deputy responded for a custody dispute at 7:30 p.m. on Wis. 11 in South Wayne. 

● Deputies assisted Blanchardville Police Department with a traffic complaint at 8:05 p.m. on County F, Town of Blanchard. 


Monroe Police

MONROE — Jeffrey A. Arneson, 23, Avoca, was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct at 2:05 a.m. Dec. 4 at a business in the 1300 block of 17th Street after refusing to leave. He was released to a responsible party after posting cash bond. 

On Dec. 5: 

●  Leah R. Schiltz, 30, Monroe, was arrested on a first-offense charge of operating while intoxicated at 1:25 a.m. in the 600 block of West 8th Street. She was also cited for improper left turn and driving left of center. She was released to a responsible party. 

●  Olman A. Ortiz Rivera, 34, was arrested on a charge of bail jumping at 6:16 p.m. in the 800 block of 15th Avenue. He was released. 

Timothy J. Decker, 39, was arrested on a probation violation at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in the 900 block of 10th Avenue West. He was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was jailed. 

●  Dustin J. Olson, 32, Monroe, was arrested on a second-offense charge of driving without a valid license at 2:32 a.m. Dec. 12 in the 700 block of 21st Street. He was released. 

●  Riley R. Costa Spohn, 25, Monroe, was arrested on a charge of theft and a probation violation at 12:43 p.m. Dec. 13 at a residence in the 400 block of 4th Avenue. He was jailed. 

●  Daniel J. Thruman, 38, Monroe, was arrested on a warrant for being a party to forgery and driving without a valid license at 1:19 p.m. Dec. 14 in the 300 block of 6th Avenue West as a result from an investigation into a series of forged check cases. Jennifer K. Panos, 35, Monroe, was arrested on five counts of forgery. Both were jailed.