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Police Blotter: Feb. 21, 2018
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Lafayette County Sheriff

DARLINGTON - On Feb. 17:

• A deputy responded at 1:02 a.m. to West Commerce Street in Belmont for a welfare check.

• An injured animal was reported at 8:13 a.m. on Trotter Road in Wiota Township.

• A deputy responded at 9:51 a.m to County H in Benton Township for a 911 misdial.

• A deputy responded for traffic control at 10:38 a.m. on South Mound View Avenue in Belmont.

• Fraud was reported at 4:12 p.m. on East Pious Street in Shullsburg.

• A deputy assisted a motorist at 8:01 p.m. on County O in White Oak Springs Township.

• Brandon L. Walker, 39, Lake In The Hills, Illinois, was cited for no proof of insurance at 8:20 p.m. on Wis. 11, Gratiot Township.

• Larry J. McCartney, 40, Salem, was cited for speeding at 8:40 p.m. on Wis, 11, Gratiot Township.

• An injured animal was reported at 8:47 p.m. on Wis. 11 in Gratiot Townshi.

On Feb. 18:

• A deputy assisted Darlington Police at 12:26 a.m. on Ohnstad Road in Darlington.

• A deputy responded at 1:05 p.m. on Wis. 78 in Argyle Township for a 911 misdial.

• A deputy assisted Shullsburg Police at 1:14 p.m. to Wis. 11 in Shullsburg.

• A deputy responded at 3:02 p.m. to County H in Benton Township for a hit and run.

• A noise complaint was reported at 3:41 p.m. on East Pleasant Street in South Wayne.

• A deputy unlocked a vehicle at 5:15 p.m. on Alma Street in Benton.

• A traffic complaint was reported at 6:26 p.m. on Penny Benton Road in New Diggings Township.

• Disorderly conduct was reported at 8:05 p.m. on East Alice Street in Darlington.

On Feb. 19:

• Suspicious activity was reported at 3:54 a.m. on West Milwaukee Street in Argyle.

• A deputy responded at 8:31 a.m. to East Center Street in South Wayne for a welfare check.

• A deputy assisted with traffic control at 9:09 a.m. on Wis. 11 in Gratiot Township.

• A dog running at large was reported at 11:08 a.m. on Mayer Road in Wayne Township.

• Truancy was reported at 11:20 a.m. on 1st Street in Benton.

• Livestock on the road was reported at 11:45 a.m. on County U in Seymour Township.

• A deputy responded at 11:48 a.m. to East Center Street in South Wayne for a welfare check.

• An injured animal on the road was reported at 4:26 p.m. on County G in Belmont Township.

• Deputies responded around 6:08 p.m. to several locations where water was covering the roadways.

• Suspicious activity was reported at 8:47 p.m. on Alma Street in Benton.



Green County Sheriff

MONROE - On Feb. 14:

• A burglary was reported at 12:05 p.m. at a residence in the W5500 block of Rolling Acres Road, Town of Monroe. The homeowner reported arriving home and discovering that a handgun had been stolen. However, the homeowner later found the handgun in the home. It had just been misplaced, not stolen. There was no evidence of a burglary occurring.

• Glen L. Armstrong, 52, Savannah, Illinois, was stopped for driving without required lights activated during inclement weather at 5:07 p.m. in the W2700 block of Wis. 11 in the Town of Jefferson. Armstrong was arrested for a warrant issued from the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department for failure to appear on charges for disorderly conduct and resisting/obstructing. Glen was taken to the Green County Jail pending transport to the Wood County Jail.

• Vandalism was reported at 7:06 p.m. by a driver in the N800 block of Wisconsin 69, Town of Clarno. A 37-year-old Freeport woman told deputies when she went to pass the vehicle in front of her, her front passenger window shattered. She suspected that the driver of the vehicle she passed, a red Ford truck with a ladder rack with two ladders on it, threw something at her. The truck then turned and left the scene. She did not have a description of the driver. An investigating deputy found shattered glass and a 3/16 drill bit at the scene. The case is pending further information.

• Brendan E. Brysch, 32, Freeport, Illinois, was arrested for operating while under the influence of alcohol (1st offense) at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 in the N5500 block of Wis. 69 in Monroe. Brysch was also cited for non-registration of auto, operating left of center, no proof of insurance and possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Brysch was released to a responsible party pending court.



New Glarus Police

NEW GLARUS - On Feb. 11:

• Vandalism was reported at 4:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of 2nd Street. A car's rear passenger window was damaged. The investigation continues.

• Police assisted a citizen with getting property for her child at an ex-husband's residence at 9:10 p.m. in the 400 block of 6th Avenue.

On Feb. 13:

• Police issued two alternate side parking citations.

• A traffic complaint was reported at 1:41 p.m. on Wis. 69. The complaint reported a semi-truck following too closely on Wis. 69. The truck was stopped, and the driver was warned for following too closely.

• Sean P. Mattmann, 18, New Glarus, was cited for a seatbelt violation at 3:36 p.m. on 11th Avenue at Wis. 69.

• Tylor R. Heiligenthal, 25, Monticello, was cited for non-registration of a vehicle at 4:59 p.m. on Wis. 69 at 11th Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported at 6:29 p.m. on Valle Tell Drive. Officers checked the area and everything was found to be okay.

• Police responded at 7:29 p.m. to the 1400 block of 2nd Street to assist a citizen locked out of their home. Entry was gained without damage.

• Police responded at 8:28 p.m. to the 100 block of 11th Avenue for a welfare check. Everyone was found to be OK with the subject.