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Police Blotter: Oct. 11, 2012
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Green County Sheriff

MONROE - Alexander R. McDermott, 19, Belleville, was cited for failure to maintain control and failure to fasten seat belt after deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the W9300 block of Wisconsin 92 in the Town of Exeter. McDermott was northbound when he lost control on the curve at Remy Road and swerved into the ditch. He and his passenger reported no injuries. The vehicle was severely damaged and towed. The Belleville Police Department assisted at the scene.

Monroe Police

MONROE - A 15-year-old girl arrested in Monroe and taken to a juvenile facility in Rock County Monday, Oct. 8, was arrested again in Monroe at about 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. Police were called to the 2000 block of 14th Avenue for a report that the girl was fighting with family members. A 34-year-old woman sustained minor injuries. The girl was charged with battery, disorderly conduct and possession of a prescription medication and taken again to the juvenile detention facility in Rock County.

• An officer on patrol observed several school children out and about in Monroe at about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, and discovered their parents had called them in sick from school. The parents were warned about truancy.

• A business in the 100 block of West 8th Street complained at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, that another business was putting questionable garbage into the first business' trash bin.

n A bicycle with flat tires was found near the Green County Fairgrounds and brought into the police station. To claim any lost item, call dispatch at (608) 329-2400.

Lafayette County Sheriff

DARLINGTON - A 17-year-old male was arrested on charges of battery and disorderly conduct after deputies responded at 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, to a report of a disturbance at a residence on County N in the Town of Wiota. An adult female was injured and transported by Argyle Ambulance to Monroe Clinic. Woodford First Response also assisted at the scene. The 17-year-old was a temporary resident at the home. He was later transferred to a Rock County juvenile facility.