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Police Blotter: February 18, 2023
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Lafayette County Sheriff

On Jan. 24:

● 10:39 a.m. A deputy responded to STH 78, Blanchard Township for an injured animal. 

● 11:23 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH E, Darlington Township for a check welfare. 

● 3:53 p.m. Argyle EMS responded to S Lafayette ST in the Village for a medical emergency. Argyle Police assisted on scene. 

● 5:47 p.m. Valisa L. Christianson, 31, Argyle reported striking a deer on STH 78, Blanchard Township. Christianson reported no injuries. Christianson’s 2020 Chevrolet received minor damage and was driven from the scene. 

● 6:55 p.m. Collyn T. Wilde, 23, Monroe was cited for Speeding on N State ST, Village of Argyle. 

● 10:13 p.m. Woodford First Response and Argyle EMS responded to Cisserville RD, Wiota Township for a medical emergency. A deputy assisted on scene. 

On Jan. 25:

● 7:12 a.m. A deputy responded to STH 78, Argyle Township for an animal injured on the roadway. 

● 8:12 a.m. Darlington Fire and Lafayette County EMS responded to Spring St, City of Darlington for a one vehicle accident.  Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office and Alliant Energy assisted on scene. 

● 8:26 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH W, Monticello Township for a vehicle in the ditch. 

● 8:55 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH O, Kendall Township for a traffic hazard. 

● 9:11 a.m. A deputy responded to CTH G, Belmont Township for a vehicle in the ditch. 

● 10:19 a.m. A deputy responded to STH 23, Darlington Township for a disabled vehicle. 

● 10:32 a.m. A deputy responded to STH 23, Town of Darlington for a check welfare. 

● 5:21 p.m. Deputies responded to Truman Rd, Kendall Township for a hit and run.  As a result, Elmer A. Artica-Avila, 21, Darlington was arrested for Bail Jumping.  Artica-Avila was transported to the Lafayette County Jail where he remains in custody. 

● 6:05 p.m. Lafayette County EMS responded to High View Dr, City of Darlington for a medical emergency. 

● 6:24 p.m. A deputy responded to STH 23, Willow Springs Township for a traffic complaint. 

● 10:47 p.m. Lafayette County EMS responded to E Catherine St, City of Darlington for a medical emergency. Deputies assisted on scene.