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  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/17/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/17/2025

    The following events occurred on January 17, 2025:

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

    Motor Vehicle Crash – Personal Injury
    At 6:26 PM, Deputies, along with Brodhead PD, Brodhead EMS, and Brodhead FD responded to the N600 block of CTH T, in the Town of Spring Grove, for a reported single vehicle crash with injury.  The investigation found that Tricia M. Hammermeister, 36, of Brodhead, was traveling northbound, when she failed to negotiate a right curve then entered the north ditch, where she struck an embankment.  Hammermeister was wearing her seatbelt and was later transported to the Hospital with suspected non-life-threatening injury.  The vehicle sustained disabling damage to the front end, with airbag deployment, and was towed from the scene.  

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

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/16/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/16/2025

    The following events occurred on January 16, 2025:

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

    Disorderly Conduct:
    At 1:26 PM, Deputies responded to the W9700 block of STH 11, Town of Cadiz, for a report of an altercation in a vehicle.  Maxwell Wayne Tynan, 33, Warren, IL, was arrested for DC and taken to the Green County Jail.  He posted bond, and was released pending a court date.  Lafayette County Sheriff, Shullsburg Police, and Benton Police assisted at the scene.

    Patrol Sgt. D. Jackson #7
    Green County Sheriff’s Office

  • Obituary: Chester W. “Chet” Wyss

    Obituary: Chester W. “Chet” Wyss

    Chester W. “Chet” Wyss, age 99, of Monroe, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Aster Assisted Living in Monroe. Chet was born on April 9, 1925 in Monroe, the son of Walter E. and Kathryn (Grimm) Wyss. He attended Iliff Rural School and Monroe High School. Chet was united in marriage to Alice M. Signer on February 15, 1947 at St. John’s Church in Monroe. The couple farmed in Monroe for several years before moving to their farm in Rock City, IL, in 1954.  They moved back to Monroe in 2014. 

    As a young man, Chet was always building balsam wood planes. After obtaining his pilot’s license in 1946, Chet and Alice traveled all over the United States and Canada. He and his wife were active members of the International, Illinois, and Wisconsin Flying Farmer Chapters since 1960 with Chet named “Man of the Year” of the WI chapter. He last flew his plane at age 89. He was a member of St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, Davis, IL, and other than flying, Chet enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting.

    He will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Sharon “Sherry” Regez (Gary Hanson) of Browntown, Annie (Dave) Silaggi of Galena, IL; daughter-in-law, Sue Wyss of Monroe; four grandchildren, Brad Phillips, Kim Ozee (Scot Shadle), Erika Waterman, Dana (David) Herrick; seven greatgrandchildren, Trinity, Skylar, Hope, Falyn, Lilly, Hannah, Harper; eight great greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Janice Wyss, Marian Kundert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice, in 2021; son, Curt W. Wyss, in 2016; great-greatgranddaughter, Brynnle; and brothers, Carl, Delbert, Dan, and Roy.

    Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, Davis, IL, with Pastor Scott Naevestad officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Church Cemetery. Visitation will preceded the service on Tuesday, Jan. 21st, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials are suggested in Chets’ name to St. Paul Church, Aster Assisted Living, or St. Croix Hospice. The NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

    Chets’ family would like to thank Pastor Scott, St. Croix Hospice, and the staff at Aster for all their love and support. 

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/15/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/15/2025

    The following events occurred on January 15, 2025:

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

    Warrant Arrest:
    At 9:30 AM Deputies responded to the Green County Justice Center to take Dakota C.J. Lorenz, 31, Monroe, into custody on a Probation warrant.  Lorenz was jailed at the Green County Jail.

    Warrant Arrest:
    At 12:24 PM Deputies responded to the Lafayette County Jail to take Adam Q Schaar, 34, Apple River, IL, into custody on a Green County warrant.  Schaar was transported to the Green County Jail, and jailed.

    Warrant Arrest:
    At 3:06 PM Deputies responded to the Probation/Parole Office, 2841 6th Street, to take Amanda L Parsons, 43, Monticello, into custody on a warrant. Parsons was jailed. 

    Warrant Arrest:
    5:09 PM, Ivan Adam Howard, 35, Rockford, IL, turned himself in at the Green County Jail for an outstanding warrant.  Howard was taken in by jail staff, and jailed. 

    Patrol Sgt. D. Jackson #7
    Green County Sheriff’s Offic

  • Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/14/2025

    Green County Sheriff’s Office – 1/14/2025

    The following incidents occurred on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025:

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

    Motor Vehicle Accident-Property Damage:
    At approximately 9:07 AM, Deputies responded to the intersection of State Highway 11 and State Highway 69, Town of Monroe, for a report of a two-vehicle accident.

    Investigations found that a vehicle operated by Robert Rucker, 48, of Janesville advised he was preparing to turn onto State Highway 11 from State Highway 69 when another vehicle proceeded to turn at the same time causing a collision. Rucker denied injury, reported wearing his seatbelt, and his vehicle’s airbags deployed. The other vehicle was operated by Santiago Xiamina, 17, of Monroe. Xiamina advised he was preparing to turn onto State Highway 69 from State Highway 11 when he did not observe Rucker’s vehicle leading to the collision. Xiamina and his passenger, Carlos Aguilar Diaz, 25, of Monroe reported no injuries, reported wearing their seatbelts, and no airbags deployed. 

    Both vehicles sustained disabling damages and were towed from the scene. Xiamina was cited for Operate without a valid driver license, operate without motor vehicle insurance, and improper turn. 

    Monroe PD assisted on scene. 

    Motor Vehicle Accident- Personal Injury:
    At approximately 3:39 PM, Deputies along with Brooklyn EMS, and Brooklyn FD responded to the W9200 block of State Highway 104, Town of Brooklyn, for a report of a single vehicle accident.

    Investigations found that a vehicle operated by Heather Hurley, 42, of Monroe, was southbound on State Highway 104, when she became distracted and struck a guardrail. Hurley reported injury, reported wearing her seatbelt, and no airbag deployment. 

    Hurley’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. 

    Rock County Sheriff’s Office and Evansville PD assisted on scene. 

    Motor Vehicle Accident- Property Damage:
    At approximately 9:46 PM, Deputies responded to the N8900 block of State Highway 104, for a report of a vehicle in a field.

    Investigations found that a vehicle operated by Jeremy Moore, 42, of Brooklyn, was southbound on State Highway 104, when his vehicle experienced mechanical trouble. Moore reported driving the vehicle into the field. Moore reported no injuries and there was airbag deployment. 

    Moore was cited for failure to report accident to law enforcement, failure to provide insurance, and non-registration of an auto. 

    Patrol Sergeant Zack Degner #9
    Green County Sheriff’s Office