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Lafayette County Sheriff: March 20, 2024
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On February 15: 

● 4:23 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH F, Fayette Township for a one-vehicle accident. Franklin M Medina-Diaz, 31, Darlington was traveling southbound in his 2010 Toyota when he failed to negotiate a curve and slid into the ditch. No injuries were reported. Medina-Diaz’s Toyota was towed from the scene. Orlin A Lopez-Quintanilla, 24, Darlington was arrested for Bail Jumping and transported to the Lafayette Co. Jail where he was booked and later posted bond.

On February 17:

● 4:13 p.m. Deputies responded to Bethel Grove RD, Kendall Township for a one vehicle rollover. The driver of the vehicle struck a pole and abandoned the vehicle. The 2018 Buick received disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Belmont Fire Department and Belmont EMS assisted on scene.

On February 19:

● 7:52 a.m. Benton Fire and First Response and Hazel Green EMS responded to STH 11, Benton Township for a vehicle fire. Benton Police assisted.