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  • Green County Sheriff’s Office 01/01/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office 01/01/2025

    The following events occurred on December 31, 2024:

    All person’s arrested or cited are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

    Drug/Narcotic Violation
    At 2:04 PM, Deputies responded to the W2900 block of Main St., in the Town of Jefferson, for a reported suspicious activity.  The investigation resulted in Derek L. Thompson, 34, of Juda, being placed under arrest for Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Thompson was later incarcerated at the Green County Jail pending court. 

    Motor Vehicle Crash – Property Damage
    At 4:23 PM, Deputies responded to the intersection of STH 11 & Smock Valley Rd., in the Town of Monroe, for a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries.  The investigation found that Mickey D. Rockey, 71, of Juda, was traveling westbound on STH 11 and began slowing down to turn onto Carnie Rd. when Michelle M. Winder, 26, of Monroe was traveling behind Rockey and did not see him slowing down.  Winder then collided with the rear of Rockey’s vehicle.  Rockey advised that he was wearing his seatbelt and was uninjured.   Rockey’s vehicle sustained disabling damage, with no airbag deployment, and was towed from the scene.  Winder advised she was uninjured and was wearing her seatbelt.  Winder’s vehicle sustained disabling damage, with airbag deployment, and was towed from the scene.  

    Motor Vehicle Crash – Property Damage
    At 6:44 PM, Deputies responded to the intersection of CTH J & CTH A, in the Town of York, for a two-vehicle crash without injury. The investigation found that Daniel J. Clark, 54, of New Glarus, was traveling southbound on CTH J when a vehicle driven by Peyton E. Gobeli, 18, of Madison, turned southbound on CTH J from CTH A ahead of him.  Clark reported that he was unable to slow down and struck Gobeli.   Clark and Gobeli advised they were wearing their seatbelts and were uninjured.  Clark’s and Gobeli’s vehicles sustained disabling damage, with no airbag deployment, and were towed from the scene.  Gobeli was later cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way and was released pending court.  

    Patrol Sergeant Derek Whitcomb #10
    Green County Sheriff’s Office

  • Obituary: Steven R. Guptill

    Obituary: Steven R. Guptill

    Steven R. Guptill, age 73, of Monroe, died at home with his family by his side on Thursday, January 30, 2025 following a courageous battle with COPD. Steve was born on June 29, 1951 in Monroe, the son of Vernon Jr. and Lillian (Faith) Guptill. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 1970 and was united in marriage to Nancy Kubly on October 20, 1973 at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Steve worked at various jobs in Monroe, predominantly Marty Ripp Chevrolet and St. Clare Hospital. 

    He was a former member of First Baptist Church in Monroe. Steve was a fan of 80’s music, enjoyed following the news, was an avid Wisconsin sports fan, and enjoyed all things aviation. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

    He will be dearly missed by his “one and only “ of 51 years, Nancy Guptill of Monroe; his son, Josh Guptill Sr. of Benton, WI; his daughter, Nicole (Jeremy) Bisbee of Brodhead; five grandchildren, Ben (Renee) Guptill, Cyan Guptill, Alex Bisbee, Sienna Guptill, Joshua Guptill Jr.; great granddaughter, Ellie; a sister, Doreen (Roger) Bauman; one niece, and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Greg Guptill. 

    A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, with Pastor Matthew Spoonhour officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund will be established in Steve’s name. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net