10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023: The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a Veteran At Risk Green Alert for Paul Michael Anderson, 35. Anderson is 35 years old, white, and 150 pounds. He has short brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.
“Deputies responded to a veteran involved in a crisis situation holding a firearm. The subject later fled the area; last known to be on foot but does have access to vehicle. Phone contact and other technology have been unsuccessful in contacting or locating him,” the DOJ report states.
Anyone with information can call the Green Co. Sheriff's Office at 608-328-9401.
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8:39 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, update from Green County Sheriff Jeff Skatrud:
"Deputies have worked throughout the night in conducting searches, processing evidence and conducting numerous interviews in response to an incident on Hay Hollow Rd. in York Township, first called in at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday night. After evaluating all of the information, we have a high degree of confidence that this incident was isolated, domestic related, alcohol related and that there is no threat to the public.
The Green County Sheriff's Office still has deputies in the area and is in the processes of replenishing our manpower. The suspect has not been located as of the time of this release and deputies will continue to search for the suspect throughout the day. It is anticipated that the suspect will be facing charges of 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Intentionally Pointing a Firearm, Disorderly Conduct while Armed, Disorderly Conduct and Armed while Intoxicated when he is located.
Assisting agencies included New Glarus Police, Monroe Police, Lafayette County Sheriff's Office deputies and personnel from the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Blanchardville and Green County EMS were staged in the area and Argyle Fire Department responded with equipment.
The community may go about their business as usual and are encouraged to call 911 if they notice anything unusual in the area."
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At 6:48 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Green County Sheriff’s Office released the following update on the situation:
“The shelter in place is lifted and area residents can go about normal activity. We do ask that people remain vigilant if traveling through the area and report any suspicious activity. We will release more information at a later time.”
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From Jeff Skatrud, Green County Sheriff:
York Township Residents Asked to Shelter in Place
Earlier this evening, the Green County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting that an adult male had allegedly fired a weapon at a family member at a residence on Hay Hollow Rd. in York Township during an apparent domestic dispute. No one was reported injured during the initial incident.
The suspect, a 35 year old male, 5'7" tall with brown hair and reportedly wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, fled into a wooded area on foot in the vicinity of Hay Hollow and York Center Roads. At this time, it is believed that the suspect is armed with a long gun and deputies and other area law enforcement agencies have set up a perimeter in the area and are planning a search. Deputies believe that they have heard shots fired in the area in the last few minutes.
We are asking that residents in the Hay Hollow Rd., Badger Rd. and York Center Rd. areas lock their homes and shelter in place. There will be heavy law enforcement activity in the area and the community will be notified by Nixle, Facebook and by news release when the suspect has been apprehended and the area secured. The public should avoid the area.
York Township is located on the western border of Green County west of the Village of New Glarus.
The community will be updated as soon as there is additional information available.